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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
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
CPM SPY27
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
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 yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
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
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners