Comparison Console
Benchmade Anthem vs Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Anthem stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$350Cheapest
Weight
103.76 g (3.66 oz)Heaviest
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
Overall length
204.7 mm (8.06 in)Longest
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
Closed length
115.8 mm (4.56 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.845 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-20CV
CPM-D2 steel
Handle material
Single piece billet titanium
Black Grivory
Finish
Stonewashed
Smoke gray PVD finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double-action OTF
Opening method
Manual-opening
Automatic (thumb slide)
Clip type
Reversible titanium tip-up clip
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and solid constructionExcellent edge retention and sharpnessLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous with dual thumb studs and reversible clip
Excellent edge retention and durability of CPM-D2 steelSnappy and smooth automatic OTF deploymentLightweight and comfortable grip with Grivory handleQuality manufacturing with lifetime sharpening serviceCompact and versatile for tactical and EDC use
Common complaints
High retail priceStonewash finish perceived to dull the material luster
Unknown