Benchmade 940 Osborne Axis Lock Problem

valentin_84 said:
So, I spent $140 on a brand new Benchmade 940 Osborne. Not a cheap EDC for me, but I was expecting something pretty flawless from Benchmade and I've heard amazing things about these Axis locks.

Just got it yesterday and I love the blade shape, steel, total weight, and finish.

Two problems though:

#1. Do they not sharpen their freakin' blades anymore? My old Benchmade 42 was ridiculously sharp out of the box. The 940 is so dull I can lightly run my finger down the blade and not cut myself at all! But still, not a big deal, I can sharpen it.

#2. The BIG problem with it is that about 40-50 openings into playing with it and getting used to the feel and the lock, it started to stick...

I would flick it by the thumb stud or flip it open with the wrist and when I go to unlock the Axis is sticks, pretty hard too. I thought maybe it just needed a little breaking in so I just kept playing but it just keeps sticking! If I pull real hard it will work but I know it's not supposed to be like this. What does work is using my index finger to unlock from the other side or pulling both sides of the lock down at the same time. Those methods work smooth, but that's not how I want to work it and I'm not satisfied with "dealing" with a problem like that. Especially when it comes to a knife that cost me tripple what my workhorse Cold Steel folders cost!

Anyway, sorry about babbling but I'm not happy about this.

Does anyone know what the hell is goin' on with this knife? Anyone had this problem or know how to fix it?
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My two cents...
Their sharpness of products on the shelf simply sucks.
On the versa side I'd have to say that my 940 is a beautifully designed and built knife.
If you have a lemon contact them and ask for what you paid for.
Let us know if you are neglected.

me - a guy that is very impressed with his 940... of course after I sharpened it.
 
I just received my 940 with a D2 blade, and it's really sharp out of the box. I was surprised. Nice knife...
 
valentin_84 said:
Two problems though:

#1. Do they not sharpen their freakin' blades anymore? My old Benchmade 42 was ridiculously sharp out of the box. The 940 is so dull I can lightly run my finger down the blade and not cut myself at all! But still, not a big deal, I can sharpen it.

#2. The BIG problem with it is that about 40-50 openings into playing with it and getting used to the feel and the lock, it started to stick...

I would flick it by the thumb stud or flip it open with the wrist and when I go to unlock the Axis is sticks, pretty hard too. I thought maybe it just needed a little breaking in so I just kept playing but it just keeps sticking! If I pull real hard it will work but I know it's not supposed to be like this. What does work is using my index finger to unlock from the other side or pulling both sides of the lock down at the same time. Those methods work smooth, but that's not how I want to work it and I'm not satisfied with "dealing" with a problem like that. Especially when it comes to a knife that cost me tripple what my workhorse Cold Steel folders cost!

Anyway, sorry about babbling but I'm not happy about this.

Does anyone know what the hell is goin' on with this knife? Anyone had this problem or know how to fix it?
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#1: Don't worry about it. Like you said, you can sharpen it.

#2: Don't know what to tell you. Lube it up and see if the problem remains. My 940 is buttery smooth. If I hold the axis lock back, the blade will fall and swing like a pendulum a few times back and forth, that's how loose it is.

Lube it and break it in a little bit. If you still notice issues, contact BM.
 
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