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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$143.25Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
FRCP
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
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
Unknown