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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza
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 39% 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% 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.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Original Sebenza stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$575Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
101 mm (3.98 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
ATS-34 (original Small Original Sebenza) / CPM MagnaCut (Sebenza 31) / CPM S30V (Sebenza 21 original) / CPM S35VN (Sebenza 21 mid-2011 onward)
Handle material
Black Grivory
Titanium (anodized blue titanium thumb stud and back spacer on original; titanium frame)
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin finish on ATS-34 blade (original); stonewashed finish on S30V; glass blasted titanium (Sebenza 31)
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Frame lock (Chris Reeve Integral Lock)
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb stud (single or dual)
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Titanium pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
EDCPrecision everyday workHeirloom quality folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy tactical useRapid deployment flicking
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 qualitySmooth deployment and lockupHeirloom quality and collectabilityExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance with premium steels
Common complaints
Unknown
Deployment is slower and deliberate, not suited for flickingBlue anodizing on thumb stud wears off with useHandle finish shows scratches over time
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