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Benchmade Auto Presidio II vs Benchmade Osborne 943
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Presidio II 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$209.99Cheapest
US$220Most expensive
Weight
179.2 g (6.32 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.149 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Coated black blade
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
AXIS® lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Automatic-opening
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Deep-carry clip reversible tip-up
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryDurability and reliabilityOne-handed automatic opening
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Non-automatic knife preferences
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Durable and strong constructionLightweight despite sturdy materialsSmooth and reliable automatic AXIS® opening mechanismGood combo edge blade for versatile cutting tasksDeep-carry reversible clip for comfortable carry
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Price point higher than some comparable knivesNot ideal for those preferring manual opening mechanisms
Handle can feel too thin or slimAluminum handle can scratch easilyBlade hardness can make sharpening difficult for beginnersThumb stud placement may feel awkward for some users