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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Model 51 Morpho
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Model 51 Morpho stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 30% 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$285Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
98.9 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
137 mm (5.39 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
G-10 with titanium liners
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Stonewash or satin finish depending on variant
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Spring latch
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Balisong flipping or direct open
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-up titanium pocket clip (reversible for left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
EDC (everyday carry)Recreational flippingLight utility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingRust-prone wet environments without proper care
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 for a balisong at roughly 3.3 ouncesDurable, strong blade tip resistant to damageSmooth action with high-quality tolerancesComfortable textured G-10 handle with finger groovesInnovative spring latch that does not open accidentally
Common complaints
Unknown
D2 steel is less rust resistant and requires careful maintenanceSpring latch can require effort to disengageLatch disengagement when open is less convenient
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