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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 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.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$151.5Cheapest
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 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
FRN
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Satin
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Compression Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasks
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
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
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty