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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Benchmade Osborne 940

Benchmade Mini Griptilian ($150) vs Benchmade Osborne 940 ($300) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Benchmade Mini Griptilian
Benchmade
Mini Griptilian
$150
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Benchmade Osborne 940
Benchmade
Osborne 940
$300
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBenchmade Mini GriptilianBenchmade Osborne 940
Price$150$300
Weight79.7g82.2g
MaterialS30V blade, Glass-filled nylon handleS30V blade, 6061-T6 aluminum handle
Weight79.7g (Benchmade published)82.2g (Benchmade published)
Blade2.91 in3.4 in
WarrantyFree sharpening, lifetime warrantyFree sharpening, lifetime warranty
Pros & Cons

Benchmade Mini Griptilian

  • Proven AXIS lock and ergonomics
  • Handle shape suits most hand sizes
  • Large aftermarket scale and part support
  • Heavier than the Mini Bugout
  • Nylon handle feels plain at $150

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 Griptilian is the better value at $150. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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