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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$143.25Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
FRCP
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
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
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