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
Cheapest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Auto Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
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 Use▣Everyday Carry▣Durability And Reliability▣One Handed Automatic Opening
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Activities
Not best for
!Non Automatic Knife Preferences
!Heavy Duty Tasks
Common praise
✓Durable And Strong Construction✓Lightweight Despite Sturdy Materials✓Smooth And Reliable Automatic Axis® Opening Mechanism✓Good Combo Edge Blade For Versatile Cutting Tasks✓Deep Carry Reversible Clip For Comfortable Carry
✓Strong And Durable Blade✓Balanced And Light Design✓Suitable For Right And Left Hand Users✓Smooth And Quick Opening✓Reliable Axis Lock Mechanism
Common complaints
⚠Price Point Higher Than Some Comparable Knives⚠Not Ideal For Those Preferring Manual Opening Mechanisms
⚠Handle Can Feel Too Thin Or Slim⚠Aluminum Handle Can Scratch Easily⚠Blade Hardness Can Make Sharpening Difficult For Beginners⚠Thumb Stud Placement May Feel Awkward For Some Users