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Benchmade Bailout vs Benchmade Osborne 943
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$350Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
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