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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Spyderco Chaparral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$286Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
1.9 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CTS-XHP stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Satin
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeLightweight slicingOffice use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty workHard use cutting tasks
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
Lightweight and slim designExcellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choilHigh quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceSolid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock upAmbidextrous one-handed opening via large round holeReversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models