Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River 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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River 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$325Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 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
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Satin
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
Tip-up Clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
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