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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 259% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 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
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Back Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Round Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners