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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Spyderco Tenacious
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious 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$97Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 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)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
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
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA