Benchmade Osborne 960

Lev · Dec 12, 2009

I've heard a lot of great things about this knife, but I'd like to know if there are any negative points. The one point about it that I'm unsure of is the steel. I've never had D2, so not sure how it compares.

If anyone has one, please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

spidyman · Dec 12, 2009

D2 is an awesome steel, its among the best and is listed by some as a 'super' steel.

Kenix · Dec 12, 2009

Great knife design, great steel, but make sure you have some proper sharpening equipment because D2 is so hard. Diamonds work best, but any ultra-coarse stone should suffice.

I wouldn't consider the 960 a hard use knife though.

JNewell · Dec 12, 2009

I will somewhat disagree on D2. If you don't let it get dull, something like a Sharpmaker is fine.

The 960 is a great pocketknife in the traditional sense of that word. It's slim and pretty refined. The Axis lock is easy to use and ambidextrous. The only possible negative is that some people find it a little small for comfortable grip. YMMV.

RxEnergy · Dec 12, 2009

There are older 960's with 154CM blades and newer 960's made for Harley Davidson with S30V blades. Just something to consider

misterjuiceman · Dec 12, 2009

there's no jimping; I didn't really find it an issue though.

when did they make the blue 960s? i had no idea they ever did.

JNewell · Dec 12, 2009

Rx, what's the cf 960 on top in the picture at the bottom of your post?

RxEnergy · Dec 13, 2009

You mean 960CFP?

960CFP%20Gold%20Class%20Osborne%20Axis%20Carbon%20Fiber%20with%20MOP%20Scales%20LE%20004of100.jpg

D'ohboy · Dec 13, 2009

Rx, that's an awesome picture. Did you manage to pick up the 960 with the M4 blade?

RxEnergy · Dec 13, 2009

D'ohboy said:
Rx, that's an awesome picture. Did you manage to pick up the 960 with the M4 blade?

Yup

Third from the right in the bottom picture.

Lev · Dec 13, 2009

Thanks for info, and the photos. I was already sold before I sent the message. Now completely. Benchmade knives rarely disappoint. Thanks again