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Benchmade Autocrat 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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Autocrat 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$500Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
111.41 g (3.93 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94.23 mm (3.71 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
222.25 mm (8.75 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
128.02 mm (5.04 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.67 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G10 composite
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
DLC coated black
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
N/A
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Double-action out-the-front automatic (spine-fire slide)
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Deep-carry, reversible tip-down MALICE clip (MOLLE compatible)
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Every Day Carry (EDC)Tactical useRapid deployment
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy cutting tasksNon-tactical uses requiring single edged blades
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Smooth and reliable actionHigh-quality G10 handle constructionLightweight and pocket friendlySolid build quality typical of BenchmadeExcellent edge retention of CPM-S30V steel
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Blade comes dull from factory requiring honingDouble-edged dagger blade not versatile for all EDC tasksRelatively high price for steel type
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
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