BM 940 Color Variation

[BP Green]

I was comparing my 940 with a much older one owned by one of the guys I work with and noticed that while they are both green, they couldn' t be more different and still be considered the "same" color.

His is a much older model in olive drab green which really appeals to me. The one I just bought is more like a spruce or "forest" green- not nearly as nice IMHO. Most people we've shown them to seem to prefer the olive as well.

I got curious and called BM the other day to ask about the color variation and thay told me it is a product of the annodizing process. Apparently green in particular is very tough to reproduce consistantly. He said most of the olive toned ones he's seen have been older models.

Does that jibe with your observations as well? If so, it looks like I may need to start perusing the used market.

Either way they are awesome knives regardless of color. . .

 

[Scott Free]

The OD one must REALLY be old. I've had mine since shortly after they became available, and no one would confuse it for olive drab. I'd like to see a pic of one.

 

[BP Green]

The OD one must REALLY be old. I've had mine since shortly after they became available, and no one would confuse it for olive drab. I'd like to see a pic of one.

It is very old according to the owner.

I'm not sure if he's on tonight he works a different shift; but if he is I'll try to get some decent pics with his knife next to mine for comparison. It is very different and way cooler.

Too bad they couldn't make 'em all like his. . .

 

[Scott Free]

I gotta say, I really like the current green of the 940, but I'm also a sucker for anything OD.