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Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech Iconic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Iconic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 39% 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$650Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
119.07 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Premium Steel (usually M390)
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Milled Black Titanium
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewash
Lock type
Auto Lock
Button lock w/ safety
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Side-opening automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip up Right carry
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carryCollector's pieceTactical use
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
High quality buildStrong and fast automatic deploymentErgonomic and precise designCollector friendly aesthetic
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
High retail priceLimited availability
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