#Benchmark knives d2 full#

Sure, it comes razor sharp out of the box but you can sleep easy knowing that this sharpness is not going to disappear anytime soon. It’s not going to lose its edge for quite some time. Benchmade is able to treat this D2 to about 60-62 Rockwell.

#Benchmark knives d2 full#

This is a high carbon steel that’s technically not a full stainless steel (though it has sufficient chromium to qualify as “semi-stainless”) but what sets it aside is the hardness. In reading my Knife Steel Guide you’ll know that D2 tool steel is extremely durable with a fantastic ability to hold an edge. The Bladeīenchmade opted for D2 tool steel on this double-edge spear-point dagger blade, with a chisel grind and a matte satin finish (also available in black coated). I can’t fault the blade to handle ratio – it’s perfect. It’s larger than your average EDC for sure but still carries a simple, elegant feel. I found the Infidel fit very well in my medium-sized hands. The blade is only 0.118” thick while the handle is a good 0.59” thick, providing a nice, solid grip which feels good in the hand. Size and Weightīenchmade’s Infidel weighs in at just under 5.0 ounces, and has a 3.9” blade length with a 4.8” handle. There’s also a partially serrated option. The standard Benchmade Infidel OTF 3300 model is available with either a dual plain edge blade or a blade with BK1 tactical black-coated blade. Benchmade also released two limited edition “Gold Class” Infidel OTFs, featuring Damascus steel instead of the D2 Tool steel but you’ll be hard pressed to find those models retailing today. There are several different editions of the Infidel today, including single-edged models and the Mini-Infidel 3350 with a 3.1” blade. With its launch MSRP of $450 Benchmade was clearly targeting the top end of the OTF segment and aiming directly at competitors like Microtech and Protech. The Infidel has a double action which provides automatic two-way movement through a single button or lever. With single action the blade will deploy automatically but you have to manually retract it back into the handle. OTF knives come in either a single or double action mechanism. Make sure you review your state’s restrictions before considering this type of knife for your collection. The Infidel is a fully automatic knife which meets the definition of both a switchblade and a dagger – terms that appear regularly in state legislature. The market segment is squeezed because of the legal restrictions imposed on these knives by many states in the US.

The OTF market is a niche largely aimed at military, law enforcement or emergency medical tech’s who needed blades that could be deployed swiftly and safely.

Benchmade first introduced the Infidel 3300 back in 2006 and it’s made quite a splash since then.