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Benchmade Bugout vs Benchmade Osborne 943
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bugout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$180Cheapest
US$220Most expensive
Weight
52.5 g (1.85 oz)Lightest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.3 mm (3.24 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
189.7 mm (7.47 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
107.2 mm (4.22 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Cerakote on blade with Black Oxide on clip
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight outdoor useUltralight hiking and backcountry adventuring
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy-duty survival tasksBatonning or heavy chopping
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Exceptionally lightweight (1.85 ounces)Strong edge retention of S30V steelSmooth and slim profile easily carried in pocketReliable ambidextrous Axis Lock mechanismDurable Cerakote blade finish resists wear
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Handle scales feel slightly flexible under pressureNot intended for heavy-duty useClip's black oxide finish shows wear over time
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