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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs WE Knife Eidolon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Eidolon 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 Eidolon 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Eidolon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 20% 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$230
US$230
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
61.7 g (2.18 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
72.6 mm (2.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
167.1 mm (6.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
96 mm (3.78 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 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Nested Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Front Flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseCampingHikingGeneral Utility
EDC KnivesTactical 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
High Quality CPM 20cv Blade SteelSmooth Front Flipper OpeningDurable G10 HandleStrong Nested Liner Lock MechanismCompact And Ergonomic Design Suitable For Everyday 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
Discontinued Status May Affect Availability
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