Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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.
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Satin
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical use▣Everyday carry▣Law enforcement and special forces▣Tasks requiring rapid blade deployment▣Cutting tough or fibrous materials
▣Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Strong and reliable automatic mechanism✓Superior edge retention and toughness of CPM-D2 steel✓Versatile dual-serrated dagger blade✓Lightweight and ergonomic handle✓Secure safety lock and clip for tactical carry
✓Slim profile and lightweight design✓Excellent ergonomics and comfortable handle✓Strong and easy to operate compression lock✓Versatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb hole✓Good edge retention and cutting leverage
Common complaints
⚠Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)