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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Benchmade Osborne 943
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$230Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Lightest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Grivory
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Black coated blade
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
Button Lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseEDCHeavy Use
Everyday CarryCampingHikingOutdoor Activities
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Tasks
Common praise
Good Edge Retention And ToughnessCompact And Durable DesignAmbidextrous Operation With Reversible ClipSecure Grip With Textured HandleMade In USA With Premium Build Quality
Strong And Durable BladeBalanced And Light DesignSuitable For Right And Left Hand UsersSmooth And Quick OpeningReliable Axis Lock Mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
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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