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Benchmade Infidel vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 263% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$151.5Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)
122 mm (4.80 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
FRN
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin
Lock type
Auto Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
General casual EDCNovelty collectors who prefer lower prices
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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 and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
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
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty