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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$125.95Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
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
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
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
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape