Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Microtech Exocet Tanto
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. Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% 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.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Exocet Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$350Most expensive
US$320Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
50.3 mm (1.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
142.2 mm (5.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
91.9 mm (3.62 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
6061 T6 aluminum
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Apocalyptic finish
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Double-Action OTF automatic
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb slide double-action automatic
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Ambidextrous pocket clip and integrated money clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Money clip useTactical and practical 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
Smooth deploymentHigh quality M390 blade steelLightweight and ergonomic handleIntegrated money clip designAmerican craftsmanship
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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