Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$450Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
M390
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Frame lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users