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Benchmade Freek vs Benchmade Osborne 943
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$350Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
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
Split Arrow
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Beginners (due to hard sharpening steel)
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Durable and strong buildExcellent edge retentionSmooth and secure axis lockAdvanced ergonomics with comfortable handleAmbidextrous use
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Clip may feel undersized or loosen over timeCan be heavy compared to smaller knivesSharpening CPM S90V steel is difficult
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