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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Zero Tolerance 0460TI
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460TI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460TI 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.
Zero Tolerance 0460TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$249Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
83 g (2.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 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
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Titanium
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Stonewashed flats, satin grinds
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Flipper with KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Tip-up, right side, single-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
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
Ergonomic handle with good gripPremium CPM 20CV steel with long-lasting sharp edgeSmooth KVT ball-bearing opening with flipperLightweight titanium handleSolid titanium frame lock mechanism
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
No ambidextrous clip (right tip-up only)Right-handed carry only
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