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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Caly 3
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$150Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Lockback
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasks
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Exceptional edge retention due to ZDP-189 laminated steelErgonomic handle design with comfortable thumb ramp and finger choilLightweight and slim profile ideal for everyday carrySolid lockback mechanism with good lockup
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
Relatively slow and stiff blade deploymentDifficult to flick open compared to modern knives420J2 outer steel layer scratches easilyTang rubbing causing circular marks around the blade base during deployment