BM 943 -- Easy to scratch the scales??

The handles are aluminum, and it's only "level 2" anodization, not "level 3" hard anodization (HAIII), so they can and will scratch up and ding with use.
 
They'll scratch relatively easily, but if you take care of the knife well it shouldn't be a problem. I've had my finish stand up to brass rivets on jeans without a problem, but I try to minimize having anything rub against the knife.
 
Anodized aluminum in general will show scratches pretty easily, so you should be prepared for them. It's extremely durable, though, so you shouldn't worry about them unless they bother you for aesthetic reasons. And even if they do bother you, as mentioned above, if you're careful to avoid obvious stuff like carrying the knife in the same pocket as keys or other metal objects, you should be able to do a pretty good job of avoiding scratches.
 
They scratch pretty easily, If you use your knives, but are very particular about scratches, it's not the knife for you, if aesthetic scratches are not an issue, the knife will function perfectly
 
KJust light pocket carry, usually don't have anything in the same pocket with the knife

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great knife, scales and spine of handle anodizing are so so though. wish the handles were stonewashed titanium instead of aluminum.
 
Yes that is true. Or at least in my case, I edc a 943 and think it's great folder. But since I use it often and have carried it for almost one year it has noticeable markings. If you are careful you can keep it looking like new, and have few scratches.
 
jaynick said:
great knife, scales and spine of handle anodizing are so so though. wish the handles were stonewashed titanium instead of aluminum.
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They made 500 each of the 940 and 941 in both titanium and carbon fiber. Very hard to find for sale though, and it won't be cheap. It took me about 6 months to find a 940Ti-01 and a year to find my 940D2CF. And that was a few years ago. I don't know why BMW doesn't do another run of those; they'd sell like hotcakes.
 
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