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Benchmade Mini Loco 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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Loco 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$355Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
126.68 g (4.47 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.68 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Finish
Stonewashed (blade), black (blade finish variant)
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBackup knifeTactical use
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Solid and robust build qualityPremium materials such as CPM-S30V steel and G10 handleEasy and ambidextrous one-handed opening via thumb holeReliable AXIS locking mechanismComfortable and secure grip with milled G-10 scalesReversible deep carry clip for convenient pocket carry
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
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