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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Microtech Mini UDT
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% 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 Mini UDT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% 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)Heaviest
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
440C
Handle material
Grivory
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Automatic
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Side-opening push button
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday CarryTactical
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
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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