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Benchmade Infidel vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Overall length
230 mm (9.06 in)Longest
221 mm (8.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
BK1 black coating
Satin
Lock type
Auto Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
One-handed opening
Clip type
Deep Carry
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryLaw enforcementEmergency respondersTactical usePersonal defense
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical 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
High-quality CPM 20CV steel with excellent edge retentionVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip with multiple carry optionsOne-handed opening with Spyderco's Trademark Round HoleSturdy liner lock mechanism
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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