Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Benchmade Sequel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for blade 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$230Most expensive
US$140.25Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Finish
Black coated blade
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Lock type
Button Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryCamp/hike
Not best for
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Common praise
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Common complaints
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