Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. 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.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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.
Spyderco Caly Jr. 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$350Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Black Grivory
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
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
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Common complaints
Unknown
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase