What type of knife is a Benchmade infidel?

Features

Blade Edge	Plain
Blade Steel	D2 (60-62 HRC)
Blade Style/Shape	Double-Edge Dagger
Clip Type	Deep-Carry, MALICE CLIP® (MOLLE Compatible)
Clip Position	Tip-Down

Is Microtech the best OTF?

Microtech is arguably the most popular automatic knife manufacturer in the game right now, and it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to OTFs. The Microtech Ultratech is its benchmark OTF knife, and it comes with an excellent build and beautiful appearance.

Why was benchmade Phaeton discontinued?

To retract, pull the switch to the rear and the blade will withdraw to its safely stored position. Each knife comes with a reversible, tip down, deep carry pocket clip….DISCONTINUED Benchmade 4600-1 Phaeton Automatic – Silver Blade / Tan Handle.

Benchmade 4600 Phaeton Series
Overall Length:	8.08″
Handle Thickness:	0.47″

What is OTF assisted knife?

For the uninformed, OTF knives are a type of switchblade – that is, an automatic knife which deploys the blade ‘automatically’ on pressing a button or switch. Specifically, the OTF knife is a switchblade where the blade simply comes ‘out the front’.

How strong is the Benchmade infidel?

60-62HRC
The Blade. A reasonably large knife, the Benchmade Infidel serves as a tool for self-defense by many carriers. The D2 Tool Steel Double Edge Dagger style blade checks in at 3.91” and has a hardness of 60-62HRC. When closed, the knife is around 5” in length, making the full open length of the knife just under 9”.

Who makes the infidel knife?

Benchmade
Benchmade changed the OTF world forever when it released the Infidel 3300 over 15 years ago. The front loaded firing button, super sexy ergonomic handle profile, and double edged dagger blade have made this a standard go-to OTF for tactical operators and OTF aficionados alike.

Which is better Microtech or benchmade?

If you’re looking for an OTF knife with a customized blade shape and a high-quality grip, get one from the Microtech range. However, if you want to get a slightly more affordable product, made from durable stainless steel and with a standardized shape, opt for a Benchmade OTF knife.

Where is Hogue knives located?

Henderson, Nevada
Hogue (company)

Type	Private
Industry	Firearms accessories
Founded	1968
Founder	Guy Hogue
Headquarters	Henderson, Nevada, U.S.

When did Benchmade infidel come out?

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