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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$256Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin finish blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
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 profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
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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