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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Zero Tolerance 0044
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 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.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$340Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
110.49 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
Titanium
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Unknown
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