Comparison Console
Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$300Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
117.6 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Slide lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
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
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Handle can be slippery when wet