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Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) vs Benchmade Osborne 940
Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) ($180) vs Benchmade Osborne 940 ($300) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) | Benchmade Osborne 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $300 |
| Weight | 52g | 82.2g |
| Steel | ELMAX Powder Steel | — |
| Lock | AXIS locking | — |
| Weight | 52g | 82.2g (Benchmade published) |
| Blade | 3.24" drop point FDE Battlewash | 3.4 in |
| Handle | Taiga Green VERSAFLEX | — |
| Origin | USA | — |
| Material | — | S30V blade, 6061-T6 aluminum handle |
| Warranty | — | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal)
- ELMAX superior edge retention
- FDE Battlewash seasonal finish
- 52g ultralight AXIS lock
- USA made Benchmade quality
- Collectible seasonal variant
- $180 seasonal premium
- Limited availability
- ELMAX harder to resharpen at home
Benchmade Osborne 940
- Slim profile for a 3.4 in blade
- AXIS lock is smooth and strong
- Long-standing design with parts support
- $300
- Reverse-tanto grind is not for every user
Benchmade Bugout Taiga Green (2026 Seasonal) is the better value at $180. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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