Comparison Console
Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Benchmade Sequel
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$220Most expensive
US$140.25Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
154CM stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryCamp/hike
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
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
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
Unknown