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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Microtech UTX-70 T/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-70 T/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$249Most expensive
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
M390MK
Handle material
Grivory
Aluminum
Finish
Black coated blade
Apocalyptic or Stonewash (varies by model)
Lock type
Button Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Double-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryHard-use cutting tasksUsers needing a compact, reliable automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
Compact and easily fits in a watch pocketSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismHigh-quality M390MK blade steelLightweight and durable aluminum handleInnovative Crud Kutter and Dual-Fuel Drive Train technologies improve dependability
Common complaints
Unknown
Not explicitly stated in the sources
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