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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Endura 4
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 267% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$143Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 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 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
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 CarryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Beginners Unfamiliar With Otf KnivesUsers Needing Very Large Blade Length
Heavy Duty PryingFood Prep With The Saber Ground BladeDeep Pocket Covert Carry
Common praise
Ergonomic And Comfortable HandleSecure Locking MechanismReliable Double Action Deployment And RetractionLong Lasting Sharp Blade Edge Retention
Lightweight Yet Rugged ConstructionSecure Grip With Bi Directional TexturingEasy Ambidextrous One Handed OpeningStrong And Reliable Lock BackHigh Quality Vg 10 Blade Steel With Good Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance
Common complaints
Deployment Switch Can Be Unpredictable, Requiring Extra ForcePrice May Be Considered High By Some Buyers
Handle Not Suitable For Hard Use Despite Steel LinersSlight Blade Play May Develop After Extended Use
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