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
!Heavy Prying & Bushcraft!Dirty Or Sandy Environments
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