Comparison Console
Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Microtech Exocet D/E
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. Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet D/E 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 D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 98% 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
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
1.52 mm (0.06 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Premium Steel (varies, includes M390MK)
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Apocalyptic, Stonewash, White Coated, Blue or Black blade finishes according to model
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Out The Front (OTF) Automatic
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Thumb Slide Double-Action OTF Automatic
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-down pocket clip, some clips double as money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryUtilityCollectorsTacticalSelf-defense
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Heavy chopping tasksBlade length restricted activities (due to blade length under 2 inches)
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
High-quality USA manufacturingSmooth and reliable double action OTF mechanismPremium steel blades such as M390MKVersatile double-edged dagger bladeUseful and sturdy money clip functionCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Blade length limited due to California legal restrictionsSome price variation between models and sellers
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