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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Mini Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$340Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
103 mm (4.06 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
Double-action OTF
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
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
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
Common complaints
Unknown
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized