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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Starmate
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Starmate stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Starmate 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Starmate stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 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
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin
Lock type
Double Action OTF
LinerLock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
One-handed opening
Clip type
Deep Carry
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Everyday CarryCollectorsTactical Use
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
High-quality CPM 20CV steel with excellent edge retentionVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip with multiple carry optionsOne-handed opening with Spyderco's Trademark Round HoleSturdy liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
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