Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Mini Presidio II
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 Presidio II 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 Presidio II 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 Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
110 mm (4.33 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin
Lock type
Double-action OTF
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
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
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Common complaints
Unknown
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)