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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Kershaw Kindred 2053
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 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 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 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 4% 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$89.99Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Stonewashed
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Button lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Dual thumb studs on KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible deep-carry clip, tip-up, left or right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryEDCClean slicing performanceDurable edge retention
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
Smooth KVT ball bearing deploymentComfortable and lightweight aluminum handleSecure and intuitive button lockDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionReversible clip for left or right hand carry
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
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