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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 855% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 61% 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.
Kershaw Heist 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$55Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 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
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Stonewash
Lock type
Double Action OTF
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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