Prevent BM 940 handle from scratching

get the handle hard anodized. hard anodize is alot tougher than the regular type 2 color anodize
 
Take it to a place that specializes in anodizing aluminum. Be prepared for sticker shock though. It would probably cost as much to get one knife done as it would to get 50 done as much of the cost is in setup to run a batch of materials. Hard ano creates a layer of Aluminum Oxide much like the abrasive used in most sand paper is made from. It's very hard and scratch resistant. What comes on a 940 is much thinner and softer.

Otherwise, don't worry about it. It's a great knife and not likely to become collectable, so just use it.
 
The easiest and cheapest way is to put in into one of those little kydex/nylon sheaths with the velcro flap. If you use it alot the sheath has a belt loop.
 
It's very hard and scratch resistant. What comes on a 940 is much thinner and softer
yea- too bad they didn't make it better
 
If it makes you feel any better, on my 941 Ti-01 is a user and has some scratches. It's a little bit of a bummer as that model is one of the very few Limited Edition Benchmades I've ever seen actually go up in value, but it's such a great knife, I had to use it anyway. Hard Anodize is a much more expensive process and probably would have caused Benchmade to have to raise teh retail price of the knife significantly. It's a great design if you like the blade shape (941 fan here) so use it in good health. If you really need a pristine one for dress up days, watch the Exchange area and pick up a spare cheap when you find a deal.

I think the 94X series from Benchmade is made as good or better than any knife anywhere near the price. If you really hard annodize, start looking at Microtechs. They're all HA, but you won't find one as slim and there will be no Axis lock. Microtechs and Benchmade 941s make up most of my EDC rotation :)
 
Anodizing is anodizing. All of it is "hard." Anodizing produces a layer of aluminum oxide on the surface. All anodizing is only a few thousandths of an inch thick, and all of it wears eventually. The term "hard" anodize generally means that no color is imparted to the aluminum in the process.
Bill
 
you could sandblast it. Not as pretty (depending on your POV), but it will wear better, and any time you get fed up with the amount of scratches, blast it again.
 
Use it and enjoy it. Those little battle scars give the knife character. A new knife never feels truly mine until I get that first scratch on the blade and the pocket clip (if there is one) starts to get banged up.
 
Not much you can do. I have the same knife, and it is going to get scratched. I'll tell ya, scratching my knives use to really bother me. To the point that I would not even carry them or, god forbid, use them. Then, the most wonderfult thing happended. I woke up one morning and for some reason, it no longer bothered me. I have enjoyed my knives much, much more since them. If people on this forum can use and carry customs, I figure I can use and carry $100 production knives.
 
no, not all anondizing is called hard. Type 1 and 2 are not considered hard. The dark HAIII is the only one that has that title. (it'll be a dull grey when natural and will look exactly like the color of aluminum oxide sandpaper. To see an example, go to a deparment store and check out a caphalon or circulon pot or take a look at a surefire L4, etc)
I'd just use it and let it be or get it rescaled/refinished
 
I posted about this same exact thing about a month ago, and I received about the same responses. The scratches gave my 940 more character, and they show that the knife is meant to be used. Sure, the first few scratches on a knife bother you for a while, but after you get over them you will realize that the knife was made to be used.
 
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