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Benchmade Claymore OTF 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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$300Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
Slide safety lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Strong and reliable automatic mechanismSuperior edge retention and toughness of CPM-D2 steelVersatile dual-serrated dagger bladeLightweight and ergonomic handleSecure safety lock and clip for tactical carry
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
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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