Lovers and Haters of the Benchmade 940

I dislike the reverse tanto blade shape of the 940. I'm sure it's very functional and strong but just looks goofy to me. 943's clip point is far more attractive in my eyes.
 
I have a 940 in my pocket right now. I edc it the most. I actually have 2 940s and just recently got the 943. The 943 is growing on me pretty fast. I haven't had the 943 long enough to decide which blade shape I like better but if you want a blade shape a little more normal go with a 943. The reverse tanto is neat and the design gives it a strong tip and the spine of the blade is interesting. Maybe color can help your decision, 940 green with purple backspacer, 943 black with blue spacer
 
no one hates it because its an awesome knife, but it doesnt suit me one bit. im not really a fan of the skinny profile, metal scales, closed construction, blade profile, or the feel of benchmade knives/the axis in general. however that the opposite of most gents so the 940 happens to be one of the greatest production folders in its priceline...ever
 
I recent had to choose between the 940 and the 943. As much as I tried to like the reverse tanto shape, because I believe it's a functionally stronger blade, I couldn't convince myself. I went with with 943.
 
I have a benchmade 943 PE and Love it! Its one of my favorite blades to carry, Its lite, Thin feels good in the hand and rides well in a pocket I sometimes forget its there... I plan on adding a 940 down the rd....
 
The only thing, and I mean ONLY thing, that I dislike about my 940 is the color. As lame as that sounds, I would prefer something besides pine green - black alum, G10 or CF (without searching for a LE or a discontinued model) would be great. Other than that, it really is one of my favorite knives - the blade shape, the design, the size, the quality of construction - it's all top notch. I agree that it is a must have if you're into Benchmades.
 
Count me as a lover. I prefer the 940's blade to the very pointy 943, which I always worried about breaking the tip off of. It's a lot of blade in a very compact package.

Good point on "must have," by the way. Thinking as I type - I'd say the top four BM "must have" knives would be the 710, an 80x, a 940 and a 950. But, of course, YMMV!
 
I love my 940. While I have both a large and small Sebenza classics the 940 has made my small Seb a drawer queen. Love everything about the 940 and just wonder why I went so long without owning one.
 
Wanderlust said:
So as many of you can relate, I am looking for a new EDC. I currently EDC a Benchmade Griptilian, or a Gerber Harsey Air Ranger. Now I love everything about the Grip except it is a little to big, specifically thick for my liking for EDC, which is one of the things that I loved about the Air Ranger. I just clipped the Gerber in my waist or in my pocket and it just disappeared until I needed it. So per suggestions on here I am looking into the Benchmade 940. What does everybody think about it? I know there are a lot of people that love it but I also want to know about the ones that hate it. I am also curious as to how people feel about the blade shape on the 940, I am a little skeptical on that, which is why I am also looking at the 943, as I really like the blade shape on the Grip. My concern with the 943 is that the blade appears kind of thin or narrow if that makes sense. So any advice you all could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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If you decid no to the 940 you could always get a minigrip. Much smaller, much thinner, and same blade shape.
 
I didn't care for the chalky feel of aluminum scales, so I removed the pocket clip and scrubbed the scales with liquid soap on a pot scrubber/sponge, which got rid of the chalky feeling without damaging the finish.

The pocket clip doesn't let the knife sit low enough in the pocket to suit me, and the pocket clip created an uncomfortable pressure point on my index finger when opening the knife with the thumb stud, so I left the clip off, which makes the knife even thinner for deep pocket carry.

Otherwise, no complaints.
 
940 is one of Osbornes best designs, I love it.

Benjaminw11, you might want to look at the 950, the "big brother" of the 940
 
I agree with most of what you said. My main issues are 1) aluminum texture. Get your hands wet and then try to hold it, it just feels weird. 2) it does cut well or sharpen well. Try to open a plastic electronic wrapper and you nearly stab yourself. 3) I hate the green, but I did get a custom d2 in black. I obsessed over this knife, bought 2 of them and I'm mostly disappointed with it.


benjaminw11 said:
Hi,

My opinion on the 940 series of knives is probably very different than most peoples, I am weird. Before I start saying why I strongly dislike this knife I just wanted to say the is not supposed to be an all out diss-fest, and I appreciate everyones opinion, this is just my opinion. Also I have nothing against Benchmade, I own and love their knives. So here it goes.

1) I feel that the handle is too small
2) I hate the chalky feeling of the handle
3) I dislike the bladeshape because:
a) I think that it doesn't have enough belly for my edc needs
b) I think that the blade is not wide enough therefore it doesn't taper enough
c) I think the blade is not thick enough, I like to use my knives very hard
d) I feel the blade shape doesn't cut, slice, or chop well
4) I feel that the ergonomics leave something to be desired
5) I wish it came in black.

Have a good day,

Ben
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I have a 940 and a 943. I held the 940 maybe ten years ago at a shop in Bar Harbor Maine and was amazed at the feel and action. At the time I couldn't justify dropping the change. Ended up buying the 943 a few years later on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and picked up the 940 recently.

I decided on the 943 first because of the clip point and black handle, but recently became enamored of the 940's reverse tanto blade. The 'chalky' feel disappears in a few days of handling. These are beautiful blades.
 
Get one you won't regret it, perfect edc. The knife can take its fair share of abuse, I have carried one while at work on the farm for two years now.
 
I'm interested in the BM 940.
Only one concern is the aluminum handle. The aluminum handle is a "down grade" from G10, right? :eek:

I posted too soon. I'm going to read this 3 page thread now. Will reply (edit) with comments.
 
Not a fan at all. Blade is too thin for my needs. I'm into hard use knives and just don't have any desire to own one.
 
The Benchmade Osborne 940 has a relatively long and 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 oz. The modified reverse tanto S30V blade takes and holds a 30 degree overall edge suitable to my purposes.
The 940 feels comfortable and rigid as the Axis lock seats. It is also highly responsive to minor pivot screw adjustments. I liked the 940 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. The aluminum scales contribute to overall rigidity. Bottom line, the knife is thin, light, strong, has a good blade length for a medium duty EDC and does not shout "I Have A Knife in My Pocket." It is easy to carry and can be quickly used and quickly put away. OldDude1
 
I wasn't thrilled with it (940) at first but it grew on me quite a bit.:thumbup:
Love the knife, wish I would have gotten the 943.
 
I only have a 940. I do not have the 941. Keep this in mind when I say that I think I remember reading that the 940 flicks easier than the 941 because the 940 blade has more mass. Perhaps someone with both will chime in.

I started carrying a 940 shortly after they were introduced. That was a long time ago. I am always looking for something new, and in all that time I haven't found anything that I like more. It's a very size efficient knife.
 
I looked at it.

It is probably the fastest manual action knife I have ever handled.

I just can't get over the blade shape on the 940, and the durability on the 943.
 
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