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Benchmade Mini Bugout vs Benchmade Osborne 940
Benchmade Mini Bugout ($175) 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 Mini Bugout | Benchmade Osborne 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $300 |
| Weight | 42.5g | 82.2g |
| Material | S30V blade, Grivory handle | S30V blade, 6061-T6 aluminum handle |
| Weight | 42.5g (Benchmade published) | 82.2g (Benchmade published) |
| Blade | 2.82 in | 3.4 in |
| Warranty | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty | Free sharpening, lifetime warranty |
Pros & Cons
Benchmade Mini Bugout
- Very light at 42.5 g
- AXIS lock is easy to use one-handed
- S30V blade in a small footprint
- $175 for a polymer handle
- Short blade for general cutting tasks
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 Mini Bugout is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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