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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Benchmade Super Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$230Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Cerakote coated
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Common praise
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
Durable materials and construction with G10 and CPM-M4 steelExcellent grip due to layered milled G10 handleStrong and tough blade suitable for hard useReliable AXIS Lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
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
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip