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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Flyway
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$300Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Orange G10
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Satin or stonewash finish
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Unknown
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Unknown
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Not best for
Unknown
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Common praise
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
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design