Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% 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
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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)
Gray DLC (blade), PVD-coating (blade)
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Flipper with KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
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▣Tactical use▣Utility
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
✓High-quality materials and craftsmanship✓Good edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steel✓Attractive anodized titanium handle✓Smooth ball bearing flipper deployment✓Robust frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
⚠Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
⚠Discontinued availability⚠Limited to right-handed users without clip adjustment