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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Shaman
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$240Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 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 or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN or G-10
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Compression Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementMilitarySelf DefenseEDC For Enthusiasts
Everyday CarryCampingOutdoor FieldworkTactical Use
Not best for
Beginners Unfamiliar With Otf KnivesUsers Needing Very Large Blade Length
Heavy Duty Prying
Common praise
Ergonomic And Comfortable HandleSecure Locking MechanismReliable Double Action Deployment And RetractionLong Lasting Sharp Blade Edge Retention
Lightweight Yet Strong DesignVersatile Carry Options With Four Position ClipSuperior Edge Retention Especially With Magnacut SteelGood Grip Texture On Handle MaterialsReliable And Safe Compression Lock Mechanism
Common complaints
Deployment Switch Can Be Unpredictable, Requiring Extra ForcePrice May Be Considered High By Some Buyers
Some Models Heavier Than OthersNot Suitable For Prying TasksLimited Blade Length For Some Heavy Users
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