Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Benchmade Mini 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% 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 Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$350Most 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)Longest
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM-D2 steel
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Black Grivory
Finish
Satin
Smoke gray PVD finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double-action OTF
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Automatic (thumb slide)
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
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
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
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Unknown