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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Zero Tolerance 0470
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 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 0470 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$220
US$220
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.4 mm (3.40 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 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 and marbled carbon fiber
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Two-tone satin and stonewash blade finish
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Titanium pocket clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Work tasksPractical pocketknife 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
High wear resistance and corrosion resistance of blade steelSmooth opening action with KVT ball bearingsSophisticated look due to marbled carbon fiber insertPractical size and weight for everyday 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
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