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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Benchmade Presidio
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Presidio stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$220Cheapest
US$250Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
141 g (4.97 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin finish on blade
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Dual Thumb Studs
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCampingHikingOutdoor Activities
Heavy Use Everyday CarryField Use
Not best for
Heavy Duty Tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Strong And Durable BladeBalanced And Light DesignSuitable For Right And Left Hand UsersSmooth And Quick OpeningReliable Axis Lock Mechanism
High Quality CPM S30V Blade With Great Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceLightweight And Strong CF Elite Handle MaterialSmooth And Reliable Axis Lock MechanismReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip For Easy And Discreet CarryComfortable Ergonomic Grip Suitable For Extended Use
Common complaints
Handle Can Feel Too Thin Or SlimAluminum Handle Can Scratch EasilyBlade Hardness Can Make Sharpening Difficult For BeginnersThumb Stud Placement May Feel Awkward For Some Users
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