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Benchmade Mini Freek vs Benchmade Mini Infidel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$340Cheapest
US$525Most expensive
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)
2.64 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Aluminum
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Black matte/Anodized
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Common complaints
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers