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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 21 Insingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$375Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
74.7 mm (2.94 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
174.6 mm (6.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewash blade finish, sand blasted titanium handle finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock (Integral Frame Lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Titanium pocket clip, right hand, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingGentleman's knife
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
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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
Excellent build quality and fit and finishSmooth and easy one-hand opening and closingStrong 'bank vault' style integral frame lockHigh-quality CPM S35VN blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight titanium handles with secure gripElegant and practical designMade in the USA
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
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