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Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$270Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Heaviest
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Grivory
Finish
Satin
Black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Automatic (Push-Button)
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
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
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
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
Unknown
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