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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight 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 266% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$143.25Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Aluminum
FRCP
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Round Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
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