Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Spyderco Chokwe
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$219.95Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Black coated blade
Satin Finish
Lock type
Button Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility tasks
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
High quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives