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Benchmade Mini Freek 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 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 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 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$340Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Heaviest
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin or Black coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket carry
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
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized
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