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Benchmade Mini Infidel vs Spyderco Tenacious
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 441% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$97Cheapest
Weight
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 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 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black matte/Anodized
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Double Action OTF
Liner Lock
Opening method
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA