Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% 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 Phaeton 4600DLC 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Phaeton 4600DLC stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$450Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
85.4 g (3.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
205.2 mm (8.08 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
117.6 mm (4.63 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.84 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
6061-T6 anodized aluminum
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated blade
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Slide lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb slide, out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Black oxide reversible deep carry stainless steel tip-down pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor tasksFirst responders
Not best for
Unknown
Wet environments due to slightly slippery handle
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
Fast and smooth blade deploymentExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight yet durable constructionComfortable and ergonomic handle designDurable black DLC blade finishReliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle can be slippery when wet