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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Cold Steel Espada Medium
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Espada Medium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$230Most expensive
US$179.99Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CTS-XHP (Japanese Aus 8A Stainless also mentioned in source)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
G-10 with 7075 Aluminum bolsters
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Blade DLC coated black (in one version), plain edge
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Tri-Ad lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-up pocket clip (left or right hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
EDC (Everyday Carry)Cutting, slashing, piercing tasksTactical use
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Very compact carryLightweight carry
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
Strong, reliable Tri-Ad lockHigh-quality materials and craftsmanshipAmbidextrous pocket clipSharp out of the box
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
Large size may hinder pocket comfortPotential wear of G-10 handle near clip area
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