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Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF vs Zero Tolerance 0044
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$340Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.7 mm (3.02 in)Shortest
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Overall length
181.4 mm (7.14 in)Shortest
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
110.49 mm (4.35 in)
Blade thickness
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
Black Grivory
Titanium
Finish
Smoke gray PVD finish
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Double-action OTF
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic (thumb slide)
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Tip-down deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryEDCSelf-defenseUtility cutting
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
Common complaints
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