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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Spyderco Southard
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Southard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Southard stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Southard 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.
Spyderco Southard stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$300Most expensive
US$289.95Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
202 mm (7.95 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
3.9 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CTS-204P
Handle material
Grivory
G10, Titanium
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Stonewashed, satin finish (depending on variant)
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Frame 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
Stainless steel, tip-up, right side carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryEDCHigh-performance folding knife use
Not best for
Unknown
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
Excellent ergonomicsAdvanced materials and constructionSolid locking mechanismAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Flipper opening can be stiff and cause finger discomfort without break-inLockup may feel less than ideal to some users (~60-70%)