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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Kershaw Decibel
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 505% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel 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$230Most expensive
US$38Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 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
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Stainless Steel with Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday Carry
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
Lightweight and slim design for comfortable everyday carryDurable titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carrySecure frame lock and ambidextrous thumb stud openingModern sci-fi inspired aesthetics
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
None clearly supported by provided sources
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