Comparison Console
Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$350Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Grivory
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Automatic (Push-Button)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Unknown