Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Presidio II 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 Presidio II 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 Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 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
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
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
Dual Thumb Studs
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Heavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Common complaints
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
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