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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% 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$195Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Natural G-10
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
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
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches