Benchmade fans - need a recommendation

Looks like you already have some BM in your collection so is the coupon only good on a BM knife or do you just have a preference for them?

 

For myself the 940 is the clear winner the Mini Crooked is a tempting runner up.

 

I didn't understand all the 940 love until I got my own...

Get the 940.

 

Another vote for the 940..

 

Out of your options: 940. 575 Mini Presidio if you're willing to go with something else.

 

the 940 is a sweet little blade.

 

I have the 940, 943, 590, 583, 522, 535-gry, 551, and two 570 presidio II ......out of all of them the 940 for slimmer or presidio 2 for larger.....or 575 mini presidio for in-between. And govx is good to go just be ready to pay tax.

 

I prefer the 943.

 

940

 

I’d also suggest checking out the Presidio II options. It’s my favorite Benchmade design.

 

I think it really depends on what you want in the knife. The 940 has a rather thick blade and tip for it's size. The handle is a little thin for hard cuts. The Barrage is more hand filling (the mini barrage is just enough more handle than the min grip IIRC; although I prefer the 575 in that size range) and is an assist if that's OK with you. The Mini CR has a clip point and feels like a small big knife, or a big small knife with thin handles.

They are all good, but IMO, I would go for (in order):
1. Barrage M390 or S30V versions (what I would probably use the most)

2. 940 (just because it's a legend... although I prefer the 943 with G10 customs scales in that category... makes it even more expensive)

3. Mini CR (personally I prefer my DE Buck knives in this style)

As a side note, my favorite BM's for EDC are the discontinued Presidio (over the new one), the Stryker Auto (handle design is different thant the Stryker 2 manual), and the 590 Boost with Micarta Keyman scales. Also, the 575 Mini Presidio 2 is a favorite when I want smaller than 3.5".

 

The only one I’ve had is the barrage which is definitely a sweet blade and the only one out of the three with the assisted opening (if that’s your thing) but they’re all fairly different knives. Depends on your needs I suppose but my vote (without any experience) is the mini cr because I have the full size and the mini is next on my list lol. Good luck on your endeavors brother

 

Another vote for Presidio II (Manual) Amazing knife.

 

940 or mini CR. You can't go wrong with either.

 

943 or a 943, or better still, a 943

 

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