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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Spyderco Dodo
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$195Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM M4
Handle material
Grivory
Natural G-10
Finish
Black coated blade
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
Button Lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Unknown
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches