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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Chokwe
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chokwe stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$219.95Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
104.87 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 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
120.65 mm (4.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Black G-10 front handle, matte finish stainless back handle
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin Finish
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Frame Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb hole pull
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible stainless pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryPocket carryUtility tasks
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
High quality CPM S30V blade steelComfortable and durable black G-10 handleUnique ethnic-inspired designFrame lock mechanism provides secure locking
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 high price pointWeight might be higher compared to smaller EDC knives