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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 Hellhound stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$382Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
193.9 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
M390MK
Handle material
Black Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Black or Apocalyptic (varies by model)
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Out The Front (OTF)
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Double Action Automatic
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Milled titanium pocket clip with ceramic balls (in Gen IV)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carryTactical useThose desiring a smaller OTF knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those requiring folding or fixed blade knivesUsers desiring zero blade play mechanism (not all models)
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
Compact size with excellent blade-to-handle ratioSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh quality M390 steel bladeErgonomic handle made of durable aluminumIncludes glass breaker
Common complaints
Unknown
Non zero blade play version in some modelsPrice is relatively high compared to other knives
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