940 vs 810

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Swigert

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Hey all,

Spyderco fan here venturing into some benchmade goodness! Dont tell the spydie crew haha

Im looking at both the 940 and 810 and wondering whats up with prices. Seem to be the same prices but the 810 is loaded down with M4 steel which in my opinion is superior to the s30V. Yes I own both in different spyderco designs, multiple S30V blades, M4 in the Gayle Bradley folder.

anyways, whats the pros and cons with each and why the same price for both?

Thanks all!
 
These are two different beasts by far. The 940 is a more office/pocket-friendly folder that's shorter, slimmer, and more refined. The 810 is a big ole working folder, for which the M4 steel is a bit more appropriate. While they both cut stuff, I'd say they were intended for different purposes. Have a close look at the specs on BM's site and it should tell the tale.
 
The 940 has machined aluminum handles versus G-10 on the Contego, a titanium backspacer, and (in my opinion) better fit and finish.

While the 810 is no slouch, the 940 just feels more expensive.
 
Cypress said:
The 940 has machined aluminum handles versus G-10 on the Contego, a titanium backspacer, and (in my opinion) better fit and finish.

While the 810 is no slouch, the 940 just feels more expensive.
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I agree.
 
Two different knives as stated before.


940 is pretty, elegant and unassuming great for moderate tasks.

The 810 is loud, big and functional. It was made to cut stuff up and make sure you can't drop it
 
Hey Swigert,

I am similar, just going in the opposite direction. Huge BM fan, looking at Spyders more and more, I even purchased a few...dont tell these guys either.

Agree w/ above sentiments. The two knives mentioned are so very different and so very awesome in their own regard. To aquire both would be towards the direction of potential happiness. They could both fill rolls the other would not. Compare them to a Military and a Caly or Dragonfly.
 
How hard do you want to use the knife and do you want a big-big knife? I agree with everyone else. The 810 is a tough knife made in a very tough and very wear-resistant steel, with a big handle, good grip, hefty weight, and beefy all-around profile. The 940/943 are nice knives for city and office carry in that they are compact yet not overly small in handle or blade size, and they carry well and are easy on pants. For heavier tasks and tasks in which you are going to beat on the blade or you plan to cut a lot of abrasive objects, the 810 is hard to beat.

I am guessing you are comparing them due to the reverse tanto blade? (it's an awesome design, BTW). If so, it may be worth adding that the 950 Rift is kind of the intermediate between the two, and there are some CPM-M4 variants of the Rift (although they are a little hard to find)
 
It just so happens...
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Cheers
 
The Contego may be my next blade. Gotta give the M4 (or M390 if i'm feeling up to it) a shot.
 
Those folks interested in the Contego - take a look at the Knifeworks exclusive version. M390 steel, blue/black scales. Nice knife. :)
 
i am more of a fan of the 940/943 because i feel that you get a nice sized capable blade and a fairly small package, rides really nice in the pocket and for me feels solid in the hand, not to mention aesthetically its a beautiful knife, my favorite benchmade i own
 
Hello everybody,

I am new here and I am from Germany. As already said from the other fellows, the 940 and the 810 are quite different knives. In terms of edc usage within lets say "urban environment" I would say the 940 is much more universal in terms of carrying it and in terms of receiving less "attention" while using it in public :-) The contego is an impressive and huge knife, which not everybody may appreciate once opened. But when it comes to outdoor usage the 810 is most likely the better choice.

As SaintlyBrees said, the Knifeworks edition of the 810 is really dressed up and in my eyes a real beauty. Besides that it comes with the M390 blade and the black and blue G10 scales are absolutely smooth and not aggressive at all (I've read in various reviews that the black G10 scales of the standard 810 are quite aggressive).

I do attach a few pictures for your inspiration.

Best regards,

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My M4 Contego has yet t0 get dull and my Para 2 the S30V edge rolls and gets dull fairly easily. Still very much like the Para though. But for that reason would get the Contego in M4 or M390. The Contego out slices the Para 2 also. I can throw throw cardboard in the air and slice through it with 810 but Para gets stuck half way though. Like the Para for cutting things in the kitchen better though just cause grip is better and can cut things with more precision. Bad thing about 810 is the jimping on liners.PAINFUL.Way to aggressive for hard bare hand use. I am going to grind them down smooth when i get a chance. 940 looks more comfortable. Like the G10 on 810 though. M4 steel rocks and from what i hear M390 is even better. Wish they made the Adamas 275 in M4 or M390. Even though the 810 has better steel than Adamas i still like it overall better than 810. I like D2 alot. I beat on my knives and have barely have to sharpen any D2 knives i have and they all cut clean and never had an edge roll on D2.Also haven't had any problems with rust and get them wet much of the time. I keep my 810 very dry for fear of rust. I don't care what anyone says D2 is a very good steel. But M4 is somewhat better and from what i hear M390 is better than both.
 
Ulf Krogstad said:
My M4 Contego has yet t0 get dull and my Para 2 the S30V edge rolls and gets dull fairly easily. Still very much like the Para though. But for that reason would get the Contego in M4 or M390. The Contego out slices the Para 2 also. I can throw throw cardboard in the air and slice through it with 810 but Para gets stuck half way though. Like the Para for cutting things in the kitchen better though just cause grip is better and can cut things with more precision. Bad thing about 810 is the jimping on liners.PAINFUL.Way to aggressive for hard bare hand use. I am going to grind them down smooth when i get a chance. 940 looks more comfortable. Like the G10 on 810 though. M4 steel rocks and from what i hear M390 is even better. Wish they made the Adamas 275 in M4 or M390. Even though the 810 has better steel than Adamas i still like it overall better than 810. I like D2 alot. I beat on my knives and have barely have to sharpen any D2 knives i have and they all cut clean and never had an edge roll on D2.Also haven't had any problems with rust and get them wet much of the time. I keep my 810 very dry for fear of rust. I don't care what anyone says D2 is a very good steel. But M4 is somewhat better and from what i hear M390 is better than both.
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I'm with you on this. BM does D2 very, very well. Bob Dozier would be proud.
 
The 940 has evolved into the 940-1. I like the 940 because of the light weight. It's also thin and isn't noticeable in the pocket. The blade is quite generous for a 2.4 ounce knife, but shorter than the (much heavier) 810.

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