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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Black Micarta Drop Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$400Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
166.5 mm (6.56 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
98.4 mm (3.87 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel or CPM MagnaCut (depending on variant)
Handle material
Black Grivory
Blasted titanium frame with black canvas micarta inlays
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Stonewashed blade finish; blasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Frame lock with ceramic ball interface
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Dual ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Blasted titanium pocket clip tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Reliable and durable daily tasksPrecision cutting tasks
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
Exceptional build quality and fit and finishRobust frame lock with "bank vault" lockupComfortable and grippy black micarta handle inlaysSmooth opening action with dual thumb studsDurable blade with excellent edge retentionCompact size suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
May feel small or awkward initially in hand due to compact size
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