Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Mini Dejavoo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$350Most expensive
US$225Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
S30V stainless steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb hole manual opening
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and durability of CPM-D2 steelSnappy and smooth automatic OTF deploymentLightweight and comfortable grip with Grivory handleQuality manufacturing with lifetime sharpening serviceCompact and versatile for tactical and EDC use
Well-made and sturdy constructionExcellent blade steel (S30V) with good edge retentionSecure and smooth liner lockErgonomic G10 handle with good gripLightweight and handy size for EDC
Common complaints
Unknown
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users