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Benchmade Infidel vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 276% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
FRN
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Auto Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Round Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
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
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
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
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners