A week after getting my new 940-1 and...

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RickD67

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...I love this blade! All I have done so far is to change the stock clip to a split arrow parkerized clip (I like the look better). Perfect EDC knife IMO zero complaints! So lightweight I am still amazed every time I handle it, it just feels perfect in my hand. The factory edge is extremely sharp and has held up perfectly to daily use. So now these are the 2 items that are always on my person.

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Nice one. I have nearly the same combo as my EDC; Leatherman Charge + BM 940. I love the 940. It is the perfect flipper.
 
Good call with the clip; I also replaced the stock clip with a black split arrow one. It just suits this knife better, aesthetically.
 
I meant to say a flipper. As in flipper [knife], which is a commonly used name for these type or similar type of knives. The more accurate term would have indeed been folder, but english is not my first language.

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ChristianJ said:
I meant to say a flipper. As in flipper [knife], which is a commonly used name for these type or similar type of knives. The more accurate term would have indeed been folder, but english is not my first language.
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Just having a laugh, any fan of the 940 is a friend of mine. :o
 
As I have been educated on the difference between a regular folder and flipper, I can now share my new found knowledge with you.

Flipper is a term used to describe a particular sub-type of a folding knife. A "flipper" has a small lever that extends from the base of the blade and protrudes from the back of the knife’s handle when closed. Pulling on it with your index finger, you can "flip" the blade into the open position. The picture of "Southard Spyderco Flipper" shows the lever.
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I also recently picked one of these up (my first BM to boot). I found the factory edge to be a little weak so I am patiently awaiting it's return from a sharpening job by ApostleP's sharpening service. I carried it a day or two just to get some bonding time with it :couple_inlove: and I really love it!
 
I just picked one up today. I had fondled them previously (always with their consent of course) and decided to pull the trigger because I was really wanting something lighter than what I have for EDC. It is insanely light, at least compared to what I usually carry. I'm looking forward to seeing how S90V compares with other steels I've used.
 
Nowhere Man said:
I also recently picked one of these up (my first BM to boot). I found the factory edge to be a little weak so I am patiently awaiting it's return from a sharpening job by ApostleP's sharpening service. I carried it a day or two just to get some bonding time with it :couple_inlove: and I really love it!
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Anyone know if that Aposle P guy is active on this forum? He rambles a bit, but I dig his reviews.
 
I got mine a week ago. I had to see what the hype is all about. It's small... or compact... basically to me it presented a dilemma. I like full size knives. This knife cuts and seems like a fullsize knife (almost 3.5" blade) but it's so tiny in the pocket. It also is amazingly light. I love it, but it has also knocked all my other full size Benchmade knives out of my pocket. I originally purchased it as a backup blade, but it does everything so well that I don't need to carry a full Size knife. I think it has ended by Benchmade shopping spree. Its a very impressive knife
 
ChristianJ said:
As I have been educated on the difference between a regular folder and flipper, I can now share my new found knowledge with you.

Flipper is a term used to describe a particular sub-type of a folding knife. A "flipper" has a small lever that extends from the base of the blade and protrudes from the back of the knife’s handle when closed. Pulling on it with your index finger, you can "flip" the blade into the open position. The picture of "Southard Spyderco Flipper" shows the lever.
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The beauty of the AXIS lock is that you can flick the knife open and closed by pulling back on and releasing the lock bar at the proper time. No switch blade or flipper will match it. A button lock will match it but is not ambidextrous.
 
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