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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco P'Kal
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. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$220Cheapest
US$389Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Unknown
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
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 materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
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
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved