Ever been bit by a BM 940 Osborne?

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wire edge

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I recently received a limited edition 23 of 50 red handled Osborne 940. Upon thumbing it open, the edge engaged with my thumb and took a nice semi-circular divot right out! After I quit bleeding, I inspected the culprit. The problem is the thin blade width (spine to edge), in relation to the thumbstud. The bottom of the thumbstud is only 1/2 an inch to the edge. I found the only way to prevent being cut is to start the blade out with the stud, and give it a little flick of the wrist to lighty snap it open. Maybe my thumbs are too big, or maybe this was an oversight on BM's part. Has anyone else found this to be a problem on theirs? Just curious, I'd love to hear the stories. :D
 
Never handled the Osbornes, but really like the looks of them, especially the red one, and blue one. Congrats on finding a very rare, and collectible piece. Now you have a special bond with the knife:D Blood brothers...

DD
 
I've been bitten by my Osborne but not in that way. Any times it bit me were my fault. The thumbstud location has not been a problem for me at all.
 
I personally really like the 940 and have had no problems at all with it "biting" me. I have, however, learned one very valuable lesson: Never handle knives after Sat. afternoon cocktail hour!:D
 
I really like the 940 but until you get use to the smooth axis lock you have to pay attention when you're opening or closing this beauty. I guess this advise is alittle for you but maybe it will save other new 940 owners alittle blood. After becoming familiar with this lightweight baby I bet it will be one of your favorites.:D
 
I never had that problem with mine. the blade jumps out so stinkin fast you'd think it was an auto. I was showing it to a guy at work and I had to try real hard not to flick it out like that. I guess the axis lock spring makes it hard to open smoothly if you're opening it slowly.

--Matt
 
I've had a few knives do that to me. It's always been because I hadn't handled them before and was not used to their feel. This usualy happens to me in a knife store :rolleyes:
 
I had the exact same problem, only I didn't get bit very badly. Sold the knife off, I'm sure it works great for some.
 
Great knife - have a green, a blue and a black one ---so far none have drawn my blood. Still lookin' for a red one!!!! :)
 
I love my BM 940. Though I've never been bitten, I can see how it could happen; given the narrow blade shape, the thumb stud is positioned fairly close to the (extremely sharp) edge. In a moment of inattentiveness or overly aggressive opening, your thumb could slide over to where it's not supposed to be, with easily imaginable results. The 940, like any other knife for that matter, needs to be treated with respect.
 
Wireedge, You have a rare safety problem associated with about 1% of all BM 940's. The problem cannot be corrected, even by BM themselves. In order to prevent you from receiving an further bloodloss I've decided to take that red 940 off your hands for free. No need to thank me now.
 
Never had that problem with my 940. It's a great knife. Like any new knife, it might take a little while to get used to the feel of it. In two weeks you won't even think about it.
 
I can see how the narrow blade could lead to a "nip". There's also something about the "cam" action of the lock that feels a little strange at times. I mostly notice this when closing the knife and I think it's because I use my index finger, pushing on the spine, to close. The spine has a greater distance to travel since the blade is so narrow. I have not been cut though.

Amen to Knifenerd's advice! Double Martinis have a way of removing grace and coordination.

Cheers
 
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