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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Microtech Ultratech Hellhound
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Ultratech Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$470Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
99.23 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
85 mm (3.35 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 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
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Stonewashed, cerakote (OD Green), DLC coating (in some variants)
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Out the front blade lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb slide (double action)
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical 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 reliability and durabilityQuick and smooth double-action deploymentScalpel sharp M390 steel bladeErgonomic and lightweight aluminum handleVersatile tanto blade design
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
High price pointLimited availability due to popularity
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