Lovers and Haters of the Benchmade 940

Greetings: The Benchmade Osborne 940 does have a thin blade. This is, IMHO, one of it's best attributes. The ratio of blade length to the overall knife dimensions allows an almost 3.5" blade to efficiently fit in a 4.5" frame. The anodized aluminum scales are light, marginally grippy and not at all flimsy for an every day carry knife. Weight is less than 3 ozs. The modified reverse tanto S30V blade takes and holds a 30 degree overall edge suitable to my purposes. The blade's shape is only limited by lack of belly.
The 940 feels comfortable and rigid as the Axis lock seats. It is also highly responsive to minor pivot screw adjustments. You may wish to personally examine the specific knife before purchasing it. The narrow width of the frame doesn't leave excess room for clearance between the upper blade sides and the stainless partial liners. My first 940 came with an off center blade which I was unable to tweak into alignment. After a trip back to Benchmade it was returned perfectly centered. My second 940 was well adjusted and centered. Yep, liked it so much I bought a spare. The Axis lock is ambidextrous, smooth, fast and positive in operation. It is also entirely too much fun to play with. Bottom line, the knife is thin, light, strong, has a good blade length for an EDC and does not scream "I Have A Knife in My Pocket." It is easy to carry and can be quickly used and quickly put away. My experience and knowledge, compared to very many others on this forum is embarrassingly limited . Therefore all this is just a novices' opinion. OldDude1
 
I have a lot of different folders from Benchmade, Spyderco, and Rick Hinderer. Out of all of them the 940 is by far my favorite EDC. It has a very large blade for such a small handle and carries very well. IT flicks open very smoothly, locks up tight, and holds an edge well. I have tried a lot of different knives but a 940 always ends up back in my pocket.
 
The 940 is an excellent EDC choice IMO. It is the perfect size and weight for me, my 940 is actually in my pocket right now. If you do buy one and end up not liking it, (which im sure you will) they usually sell pretty quickly in the secondary market.
 
Thank you everybody for your thoughts and advice. I guess now it has come down to me actually having to try and find someplace to get it in my hands. Does anybody know of a place in metro Detroit area that carries the 940?
 
People hate the 940?!

I love mine. But I will say that for an EDC I always
go back to a full flat grind blade over the profile of
the 940 (reverse tanto).
 
I just got a 940 today in the mail and I am wondering if mine may be defective. The purple backspacer is flush with the handle until it gets 2/3rds to the blade and then it is a little bit above the handle and you can feel the jimping. Should I send it back or don't worry about it?
 
I just reinspected both the 940's that I obtained last year. The Titanium back spacer on each is exactly as you described. Seems normal and within specs. OldDude1
 
Thanks for the info about the back spacer. I called BM this afternoon and the lady said that it as within spec but she suggested that I could take a T6 and loosen the screws and try to adjust it myself if I didn't want to send it in.

I did this and it adjusted to where the back spacer is just barely recessed the whole length of the handle. Plus, I adjusted the free play of the blade to where I prefer it.

I think that I am going to really like this knife.
 
I own it and really lke it. Although I prefer a larger knife:). I edc a mini skirmish and the 710
 
Capt. Carl said:
The 940 is my favorite benchmade and my favorite tactical knife design.
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Its a great EDC, superb handleing and a over the top materials, but no way no how is it a 'Tactical' knife design.

Its more of a hot rodded gentlemens knife.
 
Capt. Carl said:
The 940 is my favorite benchmade and my favorite tactical knife design.
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spidyman said:
Its a great EDC, superb handleing and a over the top materials, but no way no how is it a 'Tactical' knife design.

Its more of a hot rodded gentlemens knife.
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I agree the 940 is in no way a tactical knife but more a gentleman's knife.

I thought I'd post a few comparison pics of a 942,551,and a 710.I would recommend the 710 or something in that size.

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I'm just wondering is there any difference between the first production run of the 940,and the offerings they have today.Other then the old one's have 154cm,and the the new ones have s30v.I read some where that the new one's have a meaner looking grind to them.Is this true? Or are they exactly the same grind and knife that just have different blade steels?.
 
The 940 is my favorite Benchmade design. I have an old 154CM version, and plan to buy and S30V model.
 
My self "customized" 940... LOVE that design, folded and opened like a dream, gave it to my brother as a present.

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personally if you really had to choose one, id go wwith the 940 just because the 943 has a weak tip and a little less belly. but if i were you i would man up and carry the griptilian
 
i've got a first production 940, and have edc'd it for almost 7 years. i also have a limited run 940 in carbon fiber with a blue ti spacer, but it only goes to weddings and funerals.

i guess i love the 940.
 
The 940 is one of my all time favorite knives. There is not one thing I don't like about it.
 
I have a 940. For EDC it is the perfect size in the pocket -and you get a lot of knife for the weight.

I dislike it for its blade shape -I wish I had of bought the 943. It seems like it would be more function and less fashion. Still though, I love the 940 overall; its a great little folder.

Go with the 943 -you probably will have nothing to worry about thickness-wise. I would actually prefer the 940 to be thinner anyway.
 
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