Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Benchmade Narrows
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$525Cheapest
US$580Most expensive
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
116.3 mm (4.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
Handle material
Aluminum
6Al-4V Titanium
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin blade finish
Lock type
Double Action OTF
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Unknown
Clip type
Deep Carry
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Unknown
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Lightweight and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium