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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Microtech Hera II Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$300Cheapest
US$314Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.24 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Slide
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Non-automatic knife preference
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
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
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