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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Pacific Salt 2
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. Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$171Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
H-2 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
FRN
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Lockback
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
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
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks