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Benchmade Osborne 940 vs Zero Tolerance 0990
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 940 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$264Most expensive
Weight
75.17 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.9 mm (7.87 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut or CPM M4 or CPM S30V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum or G-10
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible Pocket Clip
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingHikingGeneral utility
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Abrasive or Dirty EnvironmentsFood Preparation & Fine SlicingHeavy Outdoor or Survival Use
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
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
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up 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
None explicitly cited in the provided sources
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