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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Chris Reeve Knives Impinda
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight. Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda 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 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Impinda 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$525Most expensive
US$500Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Aluminum
6Al4V titanium
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Stonewashed (blade), sandblasted or glass blasted (handle)
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Slip joint
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Two-handed, nail nick
Clip type
Deep Carry
Full titanium pocket clip, tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryOutdoorsGentleman's use
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
High quality craftsmanshipSmooth deploymentPositive blade engagementDurable titanium handleExcellent edge retention for day-to-day use
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Two-handed opening onlyLack of half stop on back springHeavy opening and closing tension
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