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Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech HALO IV
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO IV stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$550Cheapest
US$709Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Hardcoat anodized aluminum alloy
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewashed or apocalyptic DLC depending on variant
Lock type
Auto Lock
Button lock (single-action)
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Single-action out-the-front automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-down titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
EDCCollector-grade usagePrecision cutting
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Unknown
Common praise
Solid build and smooth deploymentAmbidextrous operationHigh hardness and edge retention of D2 steelComfortable and ergonomic anodized aluminum handleDistinctive front-facing deployment button for ease of use with gloves
Fast and reliable single-action deploymentHigh-quality blade steel with excellent edge retentionRobust Marfione Select craftsmanshipLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated see-through spine for blade lock confirmation
Common complaints
D2 steel is difficult to sharpen and prone to patina without coatingBlade steel considered outdated for the priceHeavy and large size not suitable for all users
Manual blade retraction requires two handsHigher price point reflecting premium nature
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