Comparison Console
Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Model 51 Morpho
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$285Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 with titanium liners
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Spring latch
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Balisong flipping or direct open
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
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
Lightweight for a balisong at roughly 3.3 ouncesDurable, strong blade tip resistant to damageSmooth action with high-quality tolerancesComfortable textured G-10 handle with finger groovesInnovative spring latch that does not open accidentally
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient