Tough Choice: BM 581 OR BM 943 Which would you pick, and why?

[neffarious]

You recall correctly but the OP is asking about the 581 which uses M390.

 

[carlsbad]

I have the 580 and 940 in my EDC rotation. I like the longer blade on the 940. I like the thicker handle on the 580. However, I find more and more I'm grabbing a heavier bladed knife each morning. A plain Jane griptillian is very popular for a reason. Right now my favorite EDC is the rift.

But if I want to go with a smaller knife I favor the 940 slightly over the 580. But both knives you have considered are excellent choices.

Jerry

 

[Vicarious Reality]

I am not very familiar with benchmade manufacturing numbers, so after quick googling i would say get the fancier Barrage, it is extremely easy to open with the spring helping
Though i probably would like the shape of the 943 more since it is straighter and smaller, better for different grips

 

[bdmicarta]

I'm going for bigger knives these days so I picked the 581, and I'm glad I did. I finally decided that the 943 was a little small and thin for what I wanted. If I wanted something in that shape I would buy the 710.