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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Necron
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF 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 Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Necron stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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$550Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
247 mm (9.72 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
140.1 mm (5.52 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
Jade G-10
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Unknown
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Balisong opening (butterfly knife)
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
FlippingEDC enthusiastsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Latchless users that require latchHeavy cutting 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 and balanced designHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceDurable and grippy Jade G-10 handlesAdjustable tungsten weights for customized flippingInterchangeable backspacers and handle extensions for balance customizationStonewashed blade finish for durable and attractive wear resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Lack of latch may be unfavorable for some usersPrice is premium for a balisong knifeNo bushing pivots, uses washers instead, which some advanced users prefer against