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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Microtech Vector Auto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Vector Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Vector Auto stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$489.95Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.66 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
154CM Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
Anodized Aluminum with Kraton or rubber grip inserts
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin or Black finish
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Plunge lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Push button automatic
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
TacticalEDCCollectors
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
Fast and strong automatic openingHigh-quality CNC manufacturingGood ergonomics and gripCollectible vintage design
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued and harder to findPrice varies and can be high
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