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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto
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 56% 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 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 128% 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 31 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Sebenza 31 Tanto 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 31 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$525Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 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
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Titanium 6Al4V
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewashed blade, sandblasted or glass-blasted titanium handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Right hand only, tip up titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday Carry (EDC)Heavy-duty tasks
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Unknown
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
Exceptional build quality and fit & finishStrong and reliable frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceExcellent edge retention from CPM MagnaCut steelLightweight yet robust for daily carrySmooth one-handed opening and closing
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
Premium price pointRight-hand only pocket clip
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