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Benchmade Infidel vs Spyderco Ayoob
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$300Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin
Lock type
Auto Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and 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
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
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
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition