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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$108Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Grivory
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black coated blade
Unknown
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
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
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
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