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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Kershaw Bel Air XL
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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$228Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
202 mm (7.95 in)Longest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black coated blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Excellent cutting performance with MagnaCut steelSmooth opening with KVT ball bearingsSecure grip with textured G10 handleStrong and easy to operate DuraLock lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for versatile carry
Common complaints
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