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Benchmade Infidel vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL 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 Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel 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$290Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
227 mm (8.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
Auto Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor 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
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy 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
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users