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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 247% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$151.5Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Compression Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty