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Benchmade Fact 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$230
US$230
Weight
91.85 g (3.24 oz)Heaviest
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Finish
Satin
Satin or Black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep-Carry Tip-Up
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Common praise
Lightweight and well balancedDurable CPM S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous use with reversible clip and thumb studs
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
Unknown
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