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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Benchmade Super Freek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Super Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$325Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
214.9 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Cerakote coated
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Split Arrow
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Every day carry (EDC)Hard use utility tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasks
Professional/Office EnvironmentsWet or Marine EnvironmentsDelicate SlicingDeep Concealment
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Durable materials and construction with G10 and CPM-M4 steelExcellent grip due to layered milled G10 handleStrong and tough blade suitable for hard useReliable AXIS Lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
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
Not Corrosion ResistanceBulky in PocketNon-Deep Carry Clip