Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Spyderco Techno 2
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% 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$400Most expensive
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
87 mm (3.43 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CTS-XHP
Handle material
Black Grivory
6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Frame Lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty Folding Knife 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
Excellent build quality and edge retentionVersatile and compact designStrong and reliable frame lockAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
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