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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Mini Infidel
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Infidel 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$350Cheapest
US$525Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
96.2 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
180.34 mm (7.10 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
Aluminum
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Black matte/Anodized
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Out-The-Front (OTF)
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Tactical useLaw enforcementMilitarySelf-defenseEDC for enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Beginners unfamiliar with OTF knivesUsers needing very large blade length
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
Ergonomic and comfortable handleSecure locking mechanismReliable double-action deployment and retractionLong lasting sharp blade edge retention
Common complaints
Unknown
Deployment switch can be unpredictable, requiring extra forcePrice may be considered high by some buyers