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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Microtech Exocet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Exocet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 58% 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$299Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
49.5 mm (1.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
M390MK (Apocalyptic), CTS-204P, or varied steel types
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Apocalyptic, Anodized
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Double Action OTF Automatic (thumb slider)
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Pocket clip doubling as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday CarryDiscreet carryCalifornia legal carryUtility and practical 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
Compact and lightweightInnovative money clip integrationCalifornia legal blade lengthHigh quality materials and constructionSharp dual-edge dagger blade
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Unknown
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