Comparison Console
Benchmade Emissary vs Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$235Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Grivory
Finish
Satin
Black coated blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Automatic (Push-Button)
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Not best for
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Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
Common complaints
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