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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Benchmade Mini Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$230Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Finish
Black coated blade
Satin or Cerakote
Lock type
Button Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Common praise
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
Common complaints
Unknown
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized