Comparison Console
Benchmade Autocrat vs Benchmade Claymore OTF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$500Most expensive
US$300Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Shortest
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-D2 steel
Handle material
G10 composite
Grivory
Finish
DLC coated black
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Lock type
N/A
Slide safety lock
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
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 comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)