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Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech HALO VI
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech HALO VI stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$655Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
273 mm (10.75 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.3 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin, Black, or Black anodized Mil-Spec finish depending on version
Lock type
Auto Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Push Button Automatic (Single Action)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Tactical useCollectible knivesKnife collectors
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Daily carry (due to size and legal restrictions)Public use without proper permits
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
High-quality Bohler M390 blade steelRobust build and unique automatic OTF mechanismAttractive and customizable finishesStrong, secure charging handle with safety features
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
Large and heavy making it impractical for everyday carryLack of a pocket clipPotential legal restrictions on public carryProprietary hardware complicates disassembly
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