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
Cheapest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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.
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted titanium handle
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Frame lock (Reeve Integral Lock) with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Right-handed titanium thumb stud
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Offset titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Everyday carry▣Law enforcement and special forces▣Tasks requiring rapid blade deployment▣Cutting tough or fibrous materials
▣Everyday carry▣Precise slicing▣Food preparation
Not best for
!Heavy Prying & Bushcraft!Dirty or Sandy Environments
Unknown
Common praise
✓Strong and reliable automatic mechanism✓Superior edge retention and toughness of CPM-D2 steel✓Versatile dual-serrated dagger blade✓Lightweight and ergonomic handle✓Secure safety lock and clip for tactical carry
✓High quality fit and finish✓Excellent edge retention✓Lightweight and compact✓Strong frame lock with ceramic ball interface✓Comfortable grip with Micarta inlays
Common complaints
⚠Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)