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Benchmade Mini Griptilian 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 Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$150Cheapest
US$220Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Nylon
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 CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
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