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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo
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 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$425Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Titanium with Micarta inlay (varies by version)
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Stonewash or sandblasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Integral frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-up pocket clip, mounted at handle end (right or left carry varies)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryUrban and office usePrecision cutting tasksSlice-focused use
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Unknown
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
Exceptional build qualitySmooth and refined actionExcellent edge retentionComfortable and positive gripSleek and practical design
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Higher price pointLimited availability
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