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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 45% 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$294Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Böhler M390
Handle material
Grivory
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
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
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Unknown
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