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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Amalgam
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 33% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% 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.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$330Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 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
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Full-flat grind
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Compression Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Four-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical 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
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position 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
Unknown