Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Spyderco Amalgam
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 25% 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$330Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
129.54 mm (5.10 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Full-flat grind
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Compression Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
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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 opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Common complaints
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