BM 940 Problems/Dislikes

SuicideFO

SuicideFO

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I'm looking real hard at one of these any wondering if anybody had any problems or dislikes with this model.
Thanks,
Matt
 
The coating on the handle feels a little chalky. That's the only complaint I can think of.
 
I broke the springs on mine, just through using it all the time. That would be my only complaint, having to get the axis lock springs fixed.
 
My complaint: the purple spacer in the green models don't agree with me. I wish they were blue or black or silver.

Also, the knife looks a little long/lanky/Marfanoid. I also don't really like the tanto tip. I prefer a more traditionally looking knife.

But everything else about the knife is awesome--super smooth, lightweight, great blade/handle ratio. I just didn't care for its looks.
 
You HAVE to put some thread-locker on the pivot screw, otherwise you get lateral blade play after every 5 to 10 openings unless you are willing to give up some smoothness (atleast on mine).
 
I think the jimping is useless as with any Benchmade knife, but the handle is still pretty secure imo.
 
Great knife. I don't mind the grip though I could see how some find
it chalky. Jimping isn't really useful this is true.

I have not had any issues with the axis lock and I have no used loctite
on mine. I flip this thing open and close A LOT just cause it's addicting
and it still locks up solid. However, it has not see a lot of actual hard
use, so take that into consideration.
 
Sadly my 943 just got traded for a knife I wanted more! To me the 943 is the finest T6 knife I have ever had, and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the 94X series! The only negitive I could see is the handle is a little small, probably a lot small for those with big hands.
 
The 94X series knives are nice folders. Good steel in all of them. Smooth openers. If you like em then by all means go ahead and get one, if you find out later you don't care for it then you can always sell it. I like mine a lot.
 
Greetings SuicideFO: The BM 940 in S30v does have a few attributes which may or may not be make it suitable for you. The size and blade shape, IMO,are just about ideal for for pocket carry. Light, thin and a long blade length for it's overall size. The scales do feel "chalky" but will smooth out in time. I liked it so much I bought a second 940 for backup. Both came from the factory with about a 50 degree edge. One was quite sharp the other was not. The blade pivot screw is very sensitive to adjustment and both mine required LockTite to hold the perfect balance between blade play and ease of opening. If you are inclined to re-profile blades with a Sharpmaker, get comfortable, get a few beers, pack a lunch and be prepared to spend several hours on the Benchmade S30V steel. An EdgePro cut the time by 80 percent. Mine take and hold a sharp working edge even after cutting many yards of cardboard. tThe liner jimping as Miro44 stated is useless. The knife is also entirely too much fun to play with. The Axis lock is smooth and fast. I have worn out the pocket edge on three pairs of jeans. The 940 would be my ideal EDC except for it's ease and speed in opening and closing. Where i live, it can too easily be judged a gravity knife by those so inclined. OldDude1
 
I bought one a long time ago (can't remember when they first came out, had to be at least 8 years ago or so). I have carried it and used it almost every day and love everything about it. Very long blade with exceptionally thin handle for it size means it carries well and is up to a lot of tasks. Mine was 154cm which served me well for many years until I broke the tip off doing something dumb. I sent it back to BM and they installed a brand new S30V blade for only $25 which I was really happy with. Of all the folders I have used over the years, it is still my favorite.
 
One of Benchmades best! It has a lot of blade for its size and carries well. You cant go wrong with a 940 series Benchmade. GOOD LUCK! Kevin :thumbup:
 
the only problem I have with mine is that ever since I let her carry it, my fiance won't give it back. :(
 
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