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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$489.95Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 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
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Plunge lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Push button automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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