Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Claymore OTF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$270Cheapest
US$300Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-D2 steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Grivory
Finish
Satin
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Slide safety lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Unknown
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Strong and reliable automatic mechanismSuperior edge retention and toughness of CPM-D2 steelVersatile dual-serrated dagger bladeLightweight and ergonomic handleSecure safety lock and clip for tactical carry
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)