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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Microtech LUDT Tanto
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$325Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Non-automatic knife users
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
Robust and reliable automatic deploymentSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelLightweight yet strong aluminum handle with ergonomic designSmooth and fast action with silica carbide bearing systemQuality craftsmanship and modern upgrades
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Limited to right-hand carry with tip-up clipPush-button automatic may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictionsSome users prefer non-automatic or manual knives for safety or legal reasons
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