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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$225Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
Liner Lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Well-made and sturdy constructionExcellent blade steel (S30V) with good edge retentionSecure and smooth liner lockErgonomic G10 handle with good gripLightweight and handy size for EDC
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
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