Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Benchmade Seven Ten
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
228 mm (8.98 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Matte/FDE PVD
Lock type
Double Action OTF
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive