Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Benchmade 960
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$525Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Lock type
Double Action OTF
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel