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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Microtech UTX-85 T/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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$322Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.77 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Böhler M390MK®
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Type II / Type III Hard Anodize (varies with model)
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Thumb slide/gate (double-action)
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Deep-carry bent steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors and enthusiastsUsers needing fast deployment automatic knife
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Heavy prying, chopping, or carving dutiesUsers sensitive to handle ridges discomfortUse in dirty environments
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
Exceptional build quality and materialsFast, smooth, and reliable deploymentCompact and ergonomically comfortable sizeSuperior steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Handle ridges may be sharp and uncomfortable with prolonged useClip is large and may be intrusiveNot suited for heavy-duty use or dirty environments
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