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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$169.95Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday CarryCollector
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 VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
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