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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo 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$525Most expensive
US$425Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
76.17 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.04 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium with Natural Canvas Micarta Inlay
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock) with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Right-handed titanium thumb stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Offset titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryPrecise slicingFood preparation
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 fit and finishExcellent edge retentionLightweight and compactStrong frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceComfortable grip with Micarta inlays
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
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