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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs WE Knife Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Banter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$135Cheapest
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
72.8 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
169.2 mm (6.66 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
96.2 mm (3.79 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM S35VN
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Gray stonewashed blade
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-up, right or left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carryEDCIndoor and outdoor tasks
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
Smooth and fast deploymentExcellent edge retentionComfortable gripDeep carry clipVersatile drop point blade shape
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
Liner lock can be stiff at firstMight be challenging to operate with gloves
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