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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Microtech Hera S/E
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 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% 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.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera S/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$454.74Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
89.03 g (3.14 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
114.3 mm (4.50 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Premium Steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Out The Front
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Extra-wide pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday CarryTactical
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
Sleek carry and dependable performanceSmooth and consistent dual-action OTF mechanismDurable yet lightweight aluminum handleExcellent control and slicing efficiency with single-edge drop point bladeUnique clip design with ceramic glider ball allows smooth pocket slide
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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