Benchmade has a long history of making high quality automatic knives. With autos being legal now in most states, and the last few falling thanks to the work of Knife Rights, they’re becoming more popular than ever. To feed this need, Benchmade just released another auto geared towards EDC use, the Mini Claymore OTF.

The new Mini Claymore is a double-action, out-the-front automatic. It’s a compact and lightweight alternative to many of the autos on the market. The Mini Claymore has a 3.02 inch CPM-D2 steel double-edged dagger blade, a lightweight Grivory handle. It’s available in Black or Ranger Green.

The Mini Claymore uses an ambidextrous thumb slide to activate the blade and comes with a pocket clip set up for tip down carry. The weight is only 2.97 ounces making this a knife that you could forget that you were carrying. At least until you need it.

The Mini Claymore is made in the USA and backed by Benchmade’s usual warranty and Lifesharp services. MSRP is $350.00.

Mini Claymore Specifications

Overall Length: 7.14 in.
Blade Length: 3.02 in.
Blade Thickness: 0.116 in.
Blade Material: CPM D2
Hardness: 60-62 HRC
Blade Style: Dagger
Blade Grind: Flat
Finish: Gray
Edge Type: Plain
Handle Length: 4.12 in.
Handle Thickness: 0.52 in.
Handle Material: Polymer
Color: Black Weight: 2.97 oz.
User: Right Hand, Left Hand
Pocket Clip: Tip-Down
Knife Type: Double-Action OTF Automatic
Opener: Thumb Slide
Country of Origin: USA
MSRP: $350

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16 COMMENTS

  1. Knives have always been part of the second amendment. The choice for the poor who can’t afford a gun. The YT channel “Nutnfancy” has reviewed a much cheaper OTF knife. And less than $40. I own one. It’s been several years now. It still works very well.

    I’m not paying several hundred dollars for a pocket knife.

  2. 350 bucks?!? I could easily get another gat for that🙄I had a knockoff which broke after 3 weeks from a pawnshop.

  3. Benchmade is on my perpetual exclusion list after they assisted local PD in destroying firearms, and they financially support several local Devilcrat politicians.
    As far as I know, they have never repented of these unreasonable policies.
    Benchmade needs to seriously consider who their potential friends are, and who they are not, and then act accordingly.
    Lots of US companies make good knives (Buck and Kershaw quickly come to mind), so there is no need to fund our enemies by buying overpriced Benchmade knives.

    • ^^This^^

      Came here to say the same thing. Back in the 90’s, Benchmade was the go to knife. Ever since they went down the anti-gun path, they have boycotted by me and most other 2-A supporters.

    • Maryland is an odd state . You can own an OTF knife in MD , but can’t carry it concealed unless you have a MD CCW . You also cannot buy one in MD . You will have to buy it out of state .

  5. I’ve owned a few automatic knives. I don’t care who made them they always felt weak to me. No thanks.

    • I’ve had a Boker Kalashnikov auto side folder for about 4 years now and I really like how it has performed. I got it on sale for under $50 which even for me was a stretch of my spending limit for a pocket knife.

    • Try the Emerson Bull Shark for a small blade automatic and the Microtech Halo 6 for a large blade automatic. Very robust.

  6. I prefer their side launchers, because if the there’s a spring failure (which happens) you can still manually operate the blade. I have their auto adamas and friggin love it. I’ve had a few microtechs which are fantastic but if not regularly cleaned and maintained, they will stick. However I do love that the Morse on these near the launch port is FTE…

  7. Nice machete is available at Home Depot for $25……….conceals nicely on calf under pants. Looks sharp enough to lop off a head.

  9. Now they just need to make them cheaper. I am tired of losing 300 to 500 dollar knives but I wouldn’t be upset if they were only 150.

  10. Why bother ? They won’t sell one to you unless you fill out a form for the Feds stating that you’re military or police or work for them , and they won’t take one in for repair that you got locally unless you fill out the form also . [ AKOA Agreement ] You’ll have to lie to get one .

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