Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Benchmade Mini Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$325Cheapest
US$525Most expensive
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Lightest
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Longest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Black matte/Anodized
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers