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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs WE Knife Micro Trogon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Micro Trogon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF 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$294Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
81.95 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Longest
166 mm (6.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
98 mm (3.86 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
Böhler M390
Handle material
Black Grivory
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Black stonewashed blade, black and gold finish handle
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Users seeking a compact and carry-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Those preferring fixed blade knivesUsers needing larger blade length beyond ~2.68 inches
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
Compact and carry-friendly size compared to original TrogonPremium Böhler M390 steel blade with high hardness (58-60 HRC)Titanium handle with solid frame lock and smooth deploymentAttractive black and gold finish and versatile colorways
Common complaints
Unknown
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