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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Benchmade Proper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Proper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Proper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$230Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
66 g (2.33 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
G10, Micarta, or Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black coated blade
Stonewash or satin finish
Lock type
Button Lock
Slip joint
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Nail nick
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryLightweight EDC tasksCollectors of traditional style knives
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty or hard use tasksTactical applications requiring a locking blade
Common praise
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
High quality CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V blade steelLightweight and thin with excellent blade-to-handle ratioWell designed handle with good grip and ergonomicsDisassemblable with torx screws for maintenanceClassic and charming traditional knife aesthetics
Common complaints
Unknown
Lacks a locking mechanism (non-locking slip joint)Price can be high compared to other traditional knivesSofter action compared to some slip jointsEdge can be slightly chip prone due to steel type
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