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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Delica 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 518% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 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.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel 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$85Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
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)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Back Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementMilitarySelf DefenseEDC For Enthusiasts
Everyday CarryGeneral UseOne Handed OpeningSecure Lockup
Not best for
Beginners Unfamiliar With Otf KnivesUsers Needing Very Large Blade Length
Heavy Prying Tasks Due To Fine Tip
Common praise
Ergonomic And Comfortable HandleSecure Locking MechanismReliable Double Action Deployment And RetractionLong Lasting Sharp Blade Edge Retention
Lightweight And Slim DesignComfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Bi Directional TextureSecure And Reliable Back Lock MechanismVersatile And Sharp Vg 10 BladeAmbidextrous Clip Placement And Opening Hole
Common complaints
Deployment Switch Can Be Unpredictable, Requiring Extra ForcePrice May Be Considered High By Some Buyers
Initial Stiffness In One Handed Opening That Improves With UsePocket Clip Coating May Wear Off With Time
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