Comparison Console
Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Benchmade Taggedout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$175Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
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
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
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