need feedback on bm940

[gunmanb]

looking at buying bm940 & looking for insight from those who own one.

 

[derrickd803]

Its awesome, carries very well, feels great in the hand, blade is a great size and shape. Fast blade deployment. Its an excellent EDC choice.

 

[Scott Free]

I've been carrying the same 940 since they first became available. I've been carrying it so long that I recently decided that I need something new--so I've been looking at all the many knives that are out there--even a Sebenza. And after many weeks of looking, I can't find anything that I like more than my 940.

 

[slimshaneee]

Great blade length compared to handle length.
Nice and slim in the pocket, and light.
Axis lock, easy to open and close.
No g-10 to destroy pockets.
= an awesome edc. One of my favorites!

 

[Hateman]

Long story short; get one and be done.

Not too big, not too small
great ergos,
lightweight
a lot of knife in a small package.
can be used equally at the dinner table or out on a trail walk

 

[sgbeskin]

I had one, LOVED IT! Lost it during Hurricane Katrina. I want to pick another one up. I liked it alot.

 

[cave dave]

Here is a review:
http://zknives.com/knives/folding/benchmade/bmoz.shtml

I just picked up a pre-loved BM 942 that the previous owner had used regularly for the last 3 yrs. A clean, a tune, and a sharpen and it works as smooth and great as a new one.

 

[DallasSTB]

Have had one for about a year. The only reason I don't carry it everyday is that my 440 rides better in dress slacks. I love it. Great steel, good ergo's, relatively lightweight - especially considering the blade length, smooth/fast action. I really like the "reverse-tanto" blade shape as well, as it is a bit unusual and interesting.

One note - It was sharp from the factory, but not "super-sharp". After a re-profiling the angle down below 20deg on each side, it's much better. The edge is holding fine so far.

Get one.:thumbup:

 

[440hard]

Long story short; get one and be done.

Not too big, not too small
great ergos,
lightweight
a lot of knife in a small package.
can be used equally at the dinner table or out on a trail walk

+1 , Well said.

 

[zephy5]

An excellent EDC, my overall favorite. Get one, you won't be disappointed!

 

[knifezoid]

Really is a great knife. I can't see someone not liking it.

 

[65535]

It's a funky blade shape, and not the best color in the world, but it's a pretty sweet knife. Good stainless blade, takes a wicked sharp edge. Amazing slicer, and a great fit and finish. I would get one if I was thinking about it.

 

[Daniel Dorn]

I used to own one, and loved it. I had to sell to buy Christmas presents a few years ago, and have missed it ever since.

I'll eventually get another one, for those reasons listed above: lightweight, quick, beautiful, well made.

Here's the one I'm wanting. Blue handled D2, like my Knife of the Month Blue 154CM which is impossible to find.

http://www.knifeworks.com/benchmadeblueosborneaxislockd2toolsteelwithmodel1100-2tacticalpen.aspx

Daniel

 

[OldDude1]

Greetings: 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. Bottom line, the knife is thin, light, strong, has a good blade length for an 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. Just one old dude's opinion. OldDude1