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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Kershaw Launch 15
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. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 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$220Cheapest
US$224Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
BlackWash
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Button lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasks
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Premium CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retention, toughness, wear and corrosion resistanceSymmetrical stiletto-style handle with quality micarta inlaysSmooth automatic push-button openingDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryMade in the USA quality
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 suitable for shipping via USPS due to federal laws on automatic knivesDiscontinued status limits availabilityPossibly too niche for some everyday users due to automatic opening
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