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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Microtech Makora D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Makora D/E stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$395Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
94.2 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
M390 (original Makora), Elmax (Makora II D/E - may vary)
Handle material
Black Grivory
Aluminum (6061-T6) with M3 composite grip inserts and Carbon Fiber (Makora II D/E)
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Double-action out the front (OTF) automatic
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb slide
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Deep-carry pocket clip, tip-down orientation
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Tactical useEDCUsers wanting double-edged dagger blade
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preferenceUsers requiring folding or fixed blade knives only
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 and reliable actionHigh-quality materials and constructionEffective double-edged dagger blade profile
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively large size for some usersLimited availability due to being out of stock at retailers
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