Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Spyderco SpydieChef
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$318Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
113 mm (4.45 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
LC200N
Handle material
Black Grivory
Titanium
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Satin
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
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 corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Unknown
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening