Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$169.95Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Grivory
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Black coated blade
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday CarryCollector
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 VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Common complaints
Unknown
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