Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% 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 Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$256Most expensive
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black coated blade
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Button Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Common complaints
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