Benchmade 945 Mini Osborne is a smaller version of the iconic edc knife, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The Osborne 940 knife designed by Warren Osborne is one of the most popular EDC knives in the world. It owes its success to its light and functional design and the use of high-quality materials that guarantee durability and operational reliability. The Benchmade 945 Mini Osborne retains the functionality and unique style of the iconic 940 model, but thanks to the reduced size, it is much more comfortable and practical in everyday use. Premium grade steel The 74 mm long blade is made of elite CPM-S30V stainless steel . S30V powder steel by Crucible Industries is hardened to the optimal hardness of 58-60 HRC, which is why it maintains high sharpness for a long time, has high mechanical strength, and is also resistant to corrosion. Thanks to the high content of vanadium carbides, the steel is distinguished by high impact strength and abrasion resistance, as well as excellent cutting properties. The blade is covered with a layer of black Teflon, which protects the blade from minor scratches. When choosing a hard steel knife , you should get a diamond sharpener, because sharpening with a standard ceramic whetstone can be very laborious and inefficient. Utility blade The knife has a satin blade with a reverse-tanto profile with a distinct false blade that reduces the weight of the blade. Thanks to the use of a durable point, high flat grind and a cutting edge with a gently rounded line, the knife easily penetrates and has good cutting properties. The thickness of the blade at its widest point is 2.6 mm, which is a compromise between the durability and functionality of the knife in everyday work. Comfortable unfolding The blade can be quickly unfolded with one hand using the double-sided pin. Thanks to this functionality, the knife is not only ready to work in the blink of an eye, but can also be comfortably operated by both right and left-handed people. Reliable lock The flagship Benchmade mechanism, the double-sided Axis-lock lock, is responsible for work safety, valued for its enormous mechanical strength, resistance to dirt and ease of use for right and left-handed users. Lightweight aluminum handle The knife has cladding made of anodized 6061-T6 aviation aluminum , which is attached to steel liners, responsible for the stiffness and strength of the structure. One of the main advantages of aluminum, apart from strength and the possibility of precise machining, is its low weight, which is necessarily associated with the comfort of carrying and using the knife. The profiled handle is wider at the base, which makes the knife grip comfortable and the hand will not slip on the blade during work. A taste that will please every knife lover are purple anodized spacer sleeves. The lining is complemented by a steel clip that allows you to conveniently carry the knife in your pocket or on your belt. The clip can be attached to both the left and right side of the handle. Basic information Blade profile Reverse Tanto Steel hardness [HRC] 58-60 Blade lock type AXIS® Lock Knife type folding Opening type thumb pin Steel type stainless - S30V Additional data Wearable clip Is Cladding material metal - anodized aluminum Corrosion resistance high Dulling resistance very high Application (destination) EDC Dimensions Total length [mm] 172 Blade length [mm] 74 Folded length [mm] 97 Blade thickness [mm] 2.6 weight [g] 57