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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Microtech Mini UDT
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 27% 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$325Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
83 mm (3.27 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
440C
Handle material
Black Grivory
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Automatic
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Side-opening push button
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
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
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
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