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Benchmade Osborne 943 vs Zero Tolerance 0990
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. Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Osborne 943 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0990 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Zero Tolerance 0990 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 0990 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$264Most expensive
Weight
82.15 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 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
193 mm (7.60 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
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with 410 stainless steel liners and color anodized titanium back spacer
Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel
Finish
Black anodized aluminum handle, black finish blade (options include black, satin)
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS lock (crossbar lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb stud opener
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible (tip-up) carry clip
Reversible, deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDurable outdoor useFast deployment
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasks
Heavy chopping or hard use beyond standard EDC tasks
Common praise
Strong and durable bladeBalanced and light designSuitable for right and left hand usersSmooth and quick openingReliable AXIS lock mechanism
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM 20CV bladeSmooth and fast flipper deployment thanks to KVT ball bearingsDurable and lightweight carbon fiber and stainless steel handleStrong and reliable liner lock with hardened steel insertAmbidextrous reversible pocket clip for tip-up 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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