Comparison Console
Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF
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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 256% 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$350
US$350
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM-D2 steel
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Black Grivory
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Smoke gray PVD finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Double-action OTF
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Automatic (thumb slide)
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseFirst RespondersLightweight Durable Work Knife
Tactical UseEveryday CarryEDCSelf DefenseUtility Cutting
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
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
Clip Can Be Tight For Thick Pockets3v Steel (early Version) Is Not Fully Stainless And Requires Maintenance
Unknown
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