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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Spyderco Shaman
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 49% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$240Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 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
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin or Black coating
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Heavy-duty prying
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 strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
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 models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users