Comparison Console
Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II Gen III 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$550Most expensive
US$547Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Auto Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
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
No specific common complaints found in source texts
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