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Benchmade Casbah 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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Casbah stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% 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 943 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 943 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$220Most expensive
Weight
97.24 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 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
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V stainless steel (58-60 HRC)
CPM S30V
Handle material
Blue or black textured Grivory (glass fiber reinforced nylon co-polymer)
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Satin finish or black Cerakote ceramic coating
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
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
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Deep carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Duty useTactical use
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasks
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
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
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
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