Benchmade 940 Osborne vs Spyderco Native 5

84 facts in comparison

Based on 211 Reddit opinions. Close raceβ€”940 Osborne edges ahead.

211 opinions
940 Osborne leads by 2pts
Reddit's Pick
Benchmade 940 Osborne
87%
A-
Based on
647 Redditors
Winner

Benchmade 940 Osborne

~$300
127 opinions

tldr; Reddit highly recommends the Benchmade 940 Osborne for its exceptional durability, slim profile, and popularity as a preferred EDC knife.

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VS
Spyderco Native 5
85%
A-
Based on
474 Redditors

Spyderco Native 5

84 opinions

tldr; The lightweight EDC legend. S30V or S90V steel, compression lock, made in Golden CO. Buttery smooth action.

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Steel QualityAction & DeploymentBuild QualityLockErgonomics
πŸ”§STE
⚑ACT
⭐BUI
⭐LOC
βœ‹ERG
66
Points
73
Points

Score by Category

Steel Quality
43%100%
Action & Deployment
71%33%
Build Quality
69%100%
Lock
20%33%
Ergonomics
100%0%

Why is Spyderco Native 5 better than Benchmade 940 Osborne?

  • Better lock (33% vs 20%)
  • Better value (100% vs 90%)
  • Better build quality (100% vs 69%)
  • Better steel (100% vs 43%)
  • S30V/S90V blade steel
  • 2.5 oz ultralight
  • Made in Golden, CO
Based on 1,121 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the 940 Osborne

Winning by 2 points (87% vs 85%)

Better action
Extremely durable, surviving military tours.
Slim profile that disappears in the pocket.
High confidence (1,121 mentions)

πŸ’¬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 1,121 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

940 Osborne
8.7/10
647 mentions
Native 5
8.5/10
474 mentions
VALUE
940 Osborne9.0/10
Native 510.0/10
ACTION
940 Osborne7.1/10
Native 53.3/10
BUILD QUALITY
940 Osborne6.9/10
Native 510.0/10
STEEL
940 Osborne4.3/10
Native 510.0/10
ERGONOMICS
940 Osborne10.0/10
Native 50.0/10
LOCK
940 Osborne2.0/10
Native 53.3/10
βš”οΈ

Head to Head

Head to Head

940 Osborne: 2|Native 5: 4
ValueNative 5
940 Osborne90%
Native 5100%
Action940 Osborne
940 Osborne71%
Native 533%
Build QualityNative 5
940 Osborne69%
Native 5100%
SteelNative 5
940 Osborne43%
Native 5100%
Ergonomics940 Osborne
940 Osborne100%
Native 50%
LockNative 5
940 Osborne20%
Native 533%
940 Osborne87%
Native 585%
Close race - 940 Osborne edges ahead by 2 points

Key Specs

SpecBenchmade 940 OsborneSpyderco Native 5
Brand
Benchmade
Spyderco
Manufacturer
Benchmade
Spyderco
Color
Green Aluminum - Satin Finish
Blue
Weight
0.18125 pounds
0.14991433816 pounds
Height
0.0 inches
1.0 Inches

Key Highlights

Benchmade 940 OsborneWinner
πŸ—οΈ Extremely durable, surviving military tours.
πŸ”§ Slim profile that disappears in the pocket.
πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡Έ popular model, preferred over other
⚠️ Specific models (e.g., 940-1601) have been
Spyderco Native 5
πŸ”ͺ S30V/S90V blade steel
βš–οΈ 2.5 oz ultralight
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Made in Golden, CO
πŸ”’ Compression lock

Topic Battles

940 Osborne: 2|Tied: 0|Native 5: 3
πŸ”§Steel Quality
Native 5 wins
940 Osborne
43%
Native 5
100%
⚑Action & Deployment
940 Osborne wins
940 Osborne
71%
Native 5
33%
⭐Build Quality
Native 5 wins
940 Osborne
69%
Native 5
100%
⭐Lock
Native 5 wins
940 Osborne
20%
Native 5
33%
βœ‹Ergonomics
940 Osborne wins
940 Osborne
100%
Native 5
0%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

πŸ“ˆWhere They Rank

πŸ’¬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Benchmade 940 Osborne

Best Praise
+4 pts
β€œThanks dude. The 940 w/ magnacut is great as a work knife. You should get another... My current Honda is a 2012 Civic Si Coupe. about 160k on her. Second owner. Still drives great!”
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Top Criticism
+7 pts
β€œNot trying to be that guy but gonna need some better pics of that 940. Looks to be carried way more than a couple days. Based off those pics. And what’s up with the body screws”
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Spyderco Native 5

Best Praise
+5 pts
β€œHaha congrats man, everyone should have at least one Native!”
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Top Criticism
+1 pts
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πŸ“ˆHistorical Price Data

Benchmade 940 Osborne
Spyderco Native 5
$120$180$240$300Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Nov '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26Low: $198.99Low: $118.04Current: $300Current: $118.56
Benchmade 940 Osborne
All-time low: $124.65(2011-09)
Spyderco Native 5
All-time low: $110(2025-11)

Which is Better?

Benchmade 940 Osborne Wins
87%
Osborne
vs
85%
5

Close race, but Benchmade 940 Osborne edges ahead by 2 points based on 1,121 Reddit opinions.

Why 940 OsborneWinner
  • πŸ—οΈ Extremely durable, surviving military tours.
  • πŸ”§ Slim profile that disappears in the pocket.
  • πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡Έ popular model, preferred over other
  • More discussed (647 vs 474)
Why Native 5
  • Better Value for Money (100% vs 90%)

❀️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

18%Positive
Positive
18%
Neutral
80%
Negative
2%
Based on 647 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

16%Positive
Positive
16%
Neutral
82%
Negative
2%
Based on 474 Reddit opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Benchmade 940 Osborne or Spyderco Native 5?
Based on 1,121 Reddit comments, Benchmade 940 Osborne has a slight edge with 87% positive sentiment vs Spyderco Native 5's 85%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy Benchmade 940 Osborne or Spyderco Native 5?
Both have similar approval ratings (87% vs 85%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about Benchmade 940 Osborne?
Reddit users highlight: Extremely durable, surviving military tours.. Slim profile that disappears in the pocket.. popular model, preferred over other. With 647 mentions and 87% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about Spyderco Native 5?
Reddit users highlight: S30V/S90V blade steel. 2.5 oz ultralight. Made in Golden, CO. With 474 mentions and 85% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 1,121 Reddit comments: 647 about Benchmade 940 Osborne and 474 about Spyderco Native 5. Data was sourced from Pocket Knives community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

211 Reddit opinions analyzed Β· Last updated 4/14/2026