Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Narrows
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Narrows stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$580Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
68.32 g (2.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
203.7 mm (8.02 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
116.3 mm (4.58 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.03 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
M390 Super Premium Stainless Steel (58-61HRC)
Handle material
Black Grivory
6Al-4V Titanium
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin blade finish
Lock type
Double-action OTF
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Mini Deep Carry, Tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight usePocket carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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 and slim titanium handleStrong and sharp M390 steel bladeReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Factory edge quality criticized as coarsePivot action can feel rough initiallyHigher price point considered premium