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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Spyderco Canis
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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$357Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
206 mm (8.11 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
120 mm (4.72 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black Grivory
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Compression Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Personal protectionClose combatEveryday carry where legal
Not best for
Unknown
General utility tasksCampfire choresFeather sticking
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 ergonomics for secure combative gripHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with superior edge retentionStrong, reinforced tip for piercing strengthFour-position versatile clipLightweight and well-balanced
Common complaints
Unknown
Specialized blade shape limits general cutting utilityThicker handle profile makes it bulky for pocket carryNot suitable for mundane utility tasks