Comparison Console
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AXIS Stryker II 908-161 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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$510Most expensive
US$350Cheapest
Weight
134.94 g (4.76 oz)Heaviest
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90.7 mm (3.57 in)Longest
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
Overall length
210.6 mm (8.29 in)Longest
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Odin Heim patterned Damasteel
CPM-D2 steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Black Grivory
Finish
Unknown
Smoke gray PVD finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double-action OTF
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic (thumb slide)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
CollectorsWeekend carry
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Not best for
Everyday carry due to large size
Unknown
Common praise
High quality milling and finishSmooth action and solid lockup with AXIS lockBeautiful and sharp Damasteel bladeVibrant red and black carbon fiber with anodized red hardware accents
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
Too large for daily carry
Unknown