Comparison Console
Benchmade Casbah vs Benchmade Osborne 940
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$190Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
Handle material
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Finish
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Satin or Black coating
Lock type
Push-button with front-mounted slide safety (plunge lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Side-opening automatic, push-button activated coil spring
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Common praise
Lightweight and excellent ergonomicsSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM S30V blade steelFast, smooth, and reliable automatic deploymentComfortable, secure grip with textured Grivory handle and jimpingDeep carry reversible tip-up pocket clip for versatile carryMade in the USA with Benchmade's Lifetime Warranty and Lifesharp sharpening
Slim profile and lightweight for comfortable daily carryExcellent blade steel with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous Axis or Crossbar lock mechanism ensures secure and smooth operationDurable anodized aluminum or G-10 handle with good grip and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Some users find the pocket clip only tip-up carry limitingForce of blade deployment considered moderate by some usersTexturing on the backside of the handle could be improved
Price is relatively high compared to some competitorsSome users may prefer other blade styles or handle materialsNot all models have identical specifications which can cause confusion