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Benchmade Mini 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 Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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 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$340Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 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
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
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
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry 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 carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Heavy-duty tasks
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
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
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
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