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Benchmade Infidel vs Microtech Scarab II S/E
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. Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Scarab II S/E 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 S/E 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 S/E 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 S/E 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$554Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
167.7 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Shortest
246.4 mm (9.70 in)Longest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
146.1 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4.22 mm (0.17 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
BK1 black coating
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
Auto Lock
Out The Front
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Double Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Tactical useMilitaryLaw enforcementGovernment operativesEveryday carry
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
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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
Smooth and easy opening and closingHigh reliability with new OTF drive systemSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance from M390MK steelErgonomic handle with grip insertsDurability under rigorous use
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
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