BM 940/940-2 vs ZT 0450

BM 940/940-2 vs ZT 0450

  • 940/940-2

  • 0450

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hhmoore said:
I've had three (still have two), and not had that issue. The copper one gets a little stiff if I don't use it for a few months; but it's a quick fix.
Regardless, best of luck with your search. There are plenty of people that love the 2 knives you mentioned; so either of them would probably be a reasonably safe bet... and, if you find you're not a fan, they should be easy enough to unload.
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Seemed like the thumb stud sat a little low, maybe. Or maybe it was just me, but seemed to be something other than the stiffness of the blade.
 
palonej said:
940 all day long.
My 450 never gets carried on account of the persnickety flipping action. Breathing on the lock bar makes it impossible to flip.
Nice looking knife tho.
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This. Aesthetically I prefer the 450 but could not stand having to worry about finger placement every time I deployed it. Never an issue with the 940. Neither were great cutters but for what little I do both were just fine. I eventually even sold all my Benchmades as I came to the conclusion I just dont care for their lock system.
 
To close to call.
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I like my 450 but the "death lock" issue makes the 940 an easy choice for my carry purposes.
 
I agree with skyhorse, there is no wrong answer. I'm planning to buy a zt0450cf and a 943 again, and can't decide which one first. Both equally usefully, carry great, and feel great in my hand(med size gloves fit me perfectly). I think for every advantage/disadvantage of one, the other makes up for in some way.

I voted zt just because I personally like how it looks just a little bit more.
 
I like both knives quite a bit. The fidget factor is greater with the ZT0450. The Axis Lock on the 940 strong and reliable. I got the 450 first and carried that quite a bit. For the regular production versions I liked the 450CF to the 450 since it was a little lighter. For the past year or so now, I have carried a version of 940 pretty much Monday to Friday. I recommend the 940-2 or the REI version 940-1702. I prefer the G10 to the chalky aluminum scales. Both the 450 and 940 are great knives. Chances are you will end up with both.

JonesE
 
JonesE said:
I like both knives quite a bit. The fidget factor is greater with the ZT0450. The Axis Lock on the 940 strong and reliable. I got the 450 first and carried that quite a bit. For the regular production versions I liked the 450CF to the 450 since it was a little lighter. For the past year or so now, I have carried a version of 940 pretty much Monday to Friday. I recommend the 940-2 or the REI version 940-1702. I prefer the G10 to the chalky aluminum scales. Both the 450 and 940 are great knives. Chances are you will end up with both.

JonesE
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Just came across the REI version today. If I go 940 that will likely be the one I choose.
 
Velitrius said:
Yeah, close enough that I'd try them out in person. The G-10 940 from REI is what I personally would grab.

On a side note, Skyhorse... If you order an Armalite AR-180 for $237 from that catalog of yours, grab two and I'll pay you later.
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That REI model is really nice. Lol, reading my early 60's Gun Digest brings back good memories.
 
Between the 940 (specifically the 940-2 that I own) and a 450, I'd go 940 all the way. More comfortable imo.

If you threw the 470 in there, it's a toss up. Comparable size, blade length, etc. I'd have trouble choosing a winner there.
 
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