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Benchmade - Osborne 940 EDC Knife with Green Handle (940)
Recommended Uses For Product | EDC, Outdoor |
Brand | Benchmade |
Model Name | 940 |
Special Feature | Lightweight,Locking,Reversible Clip |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | 940 |
Handle Material | 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle |
Color | Green 6061-T6 Aluminum - Satin Finish |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- ALL-AROUND UTILITY: A quintessential EDC tool that combines simplicity with unmatched function, no matter the application; Ideal for pretty much everything.
- AMERICAN MADE CPM-S30V STEEL: For first-rate edge retention and corrosion resistance; Reverse tanto blade is nimble, versatile, and made for the outdoors.
- DURABLE 6061-T6 ALUMINUM HANDLE: Is anodized, fully ambidextrous, has a smooth satin grip, and is suitable for just about any environment that requires a blade.
- AXIS LOCKING MECHANISM: Ensures safety and a smooth open and easy close; Standard reversible clip; Light as a feather for easy carrying and a comfortable grip.
- EVERYDAY CARRY: With its slim profile and lightweight design, the 940 is the perfect addition to your EDC collection, backpack, survival kit, tackle box, and more.
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Product Description
Highly regarded as one of the most quintessential EDCs of all time, the 940 and 943 are slim, stylish and after over a decade have performed in just about any situation imaginable. Features a supremely durable anodized aluminum handle.
Designer: Osborne
Mechanism: AXIS
Action: Manual-opening
Blade Steel: CPM-S30V (58-60 HRC)
Blade Length: 3.40” (8.64cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.115” (2.92mm)
Open Length: 7.87” (19.99cm)
Closed Length: 4.47” (11.35cm)
Handle Thickness: 0.41” (10.41mm)
Weight: 2.90oz. (82.21g)
Product information
Recommended Uses For Product | EDC, Outdoor |
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Brand | Benchmade |
Model Name | 940 |
Special Feature | Lightweight,Locking,Reversible Clip |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | 940 |
Handle Material | 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle |
Color | Green 6061-T6 Aluminum - Satin Finish |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Modern |
Blade Length | 34 Inches |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
Blade Shape | Reverse Tanto |
Blade Edge | Satin Finish |
Item Length | 7.87 Inches |
Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Benchmade |
ASIN | B000QA9G2W |
Item model number | 940 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75,784 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #527 in Camping Folding Knives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | June 8, 2005 |
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Customers like the smoothness, grip, size, appearance, and weight of the knife. They mention that the action is butter smooth, the handle feels nice, and the profile of the blade is long and slim. They also appreciate the unique appearance and the sleek profile of this knife. Overall, customers recommend the 940-1 for its excellent fit and finish, as well as its lightweight design.
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Customers like the quality of the knife. They say the blade is rock solid, and the steel is super premium. The knife is very precisely engineered, and it slices well.
"...during hard, or wet conditions cutting usage; however, the blade is heavier duty itself, and is an outstanding design/use of steel crafting...." Read more
"...to most uses: The reverse tanto design leaves a broad, useable belly to the cutting edge, yet retains strength all the way out to the tip for..." Read more
"...it came razor sharp and after a couple of weeks of using it for household/yard tasks has stayed that way without even a stropping...." Read more
"...Being able to open and close it one handed is awesome. The lock is super strong and there isn’t even a hint of any blade play...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the knife. They mention that it's extremely light, and fits comfortably in their pocket. The knife is beautiful and is a pleasure to carry and use. It's lightweight design and tanto blade shape make it very capable when it comes to even hard working. The handle is stout and provides a great grip.
"...Like:Blade markings; annodized aluminum frame is strong and super-light; handsomely etched.Lifetime warranty...." Read more
"...that appeals to my personal tastes: I personally like the long, slim overall look of the knife, and I very much like the reverse tanto blade design..." Read more
"...I’m really digging this knife. Great blade shape, fits my size XL glove hands well and it packs a lot of blade into that very handsome handle...." Read more
"...I'd rather be late than be on time without this knife. It fits my hand like a glove...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say the scales are great looking, the sleek profile of the blade makes it easily concealable, and the anodizing is beautiful. They also appreciate the beautiful carbon fiber grips and say that the knife is not too hot or cool.
"...So, I have found the following:Love:Unique design - I've never played as much with a knife after getting it - ever....." Read more
"...An overall design aesthetic that appeals to my personal tastes: I personally like the long, slim overall look of the knife, and I very much like the..." Read more
"...size XL glove hands well and it packs a lot of blade into that very handsome handle. Great job, Benchmade!" Read more
"...The blade shape is very aesthetically pleasing while still being very useful as a tool. Great cutting edge length...." Read more
Customers like the size of the knife. They say it's perfect in size, weight, quality of construction, and fit and finish. The profile of the blade is long and slim, and it takes up little pocket space. The blade is large enough for any given task, and the overall folded size is narrow. The pocket clip allows for a reasonably deep pocket carry, and blade length is legal in some states.
"...design aesthetic that appeals to my personal tastes: I personally like the long, slim overall look of the knife, and I very much like the reverse..." Read more
"...it's so light and narrow that you really forget you're carrying it. don't let that lightness fool you though, this is a tough tool...." Read more
"...Great cutting edge length.The handle took a day or two to get used to - or the coating wore off a little...." Read more
"...This blade shape has a long belly that is great for slicing. The tip has a modified tanto shape that allows piercing potential...." Read more
Customers like the grip of the knife. They say the handle is very fine so that it feels smooth but grippy, the scales feel ok, and the ergonomics are fantastic. The overall design, the feel of the materials, and overall design are fantastic, making it comfortable and soft. The knife has a solid lock up and is not slippery in the hand.
"...The handle has some texture and offers a nice feel for every day use; the profile is slim, but with a thick blade (love)...." Read more
"...the smoothness of the pivot and locking mechanism, the feel of the materials, the overall design, all make the 940-1 a wonderful 'toy' in those..." Read more
"...I was also really surprised how grippy the bead blasted anodized handle is!..." Read more
"...Handle feels nice." Read more
Customers like the ease of opening the knife. They say that it opens smoothly, the blade is tight when opened, and it flicks open very easily. Some say that the lock system is brilliant and makes opening the knive smooth and quicker than any assisted.
"...Super, silky and fluid open/close mechanics (thumbstuds are not needed to deploy the blade with a touch of practice with the Axis lock)..." Read more
"...it almost opens on it's own when held down and closes just as fast...." Read more
"...The Axis lock system is brilliant, makes opening the knife smooth and quicker than any assisted oepning knife...." Read more
"...As for deployment, the knife whips open with speed and ferocity when flicked open.HANDLE:..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the smoothness of the knife. They say that the action is butter smooth, the axis system is very smooth, and the blade operation is smooth as butter. The handle has a powdery texture, making it not slick and allowing for a good grip. The action is well centered and the knife is great.
"...for something that is simply fun to handle ... the smoothness of the pivot and locking mechanism, the feel of the materials, the overall design, all..." Read more
"...The Action of my Bugout is great, but the 940 is next level...." Read more
"...The anodized finish has a kind of powdery texture so it's not slick and does let you get a grip...." Read more
"...All the same good with none of the bad. Buttery smooth effortless action. Perfect lockup with zero blade play. Clip nice and snug against the scale...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the knife. Some say it's worth every penny, while others say it is a bit on the pricey side. The functionality is great, but some customers have no regrets with this purchase.
"...This is a moderately priced, and solid EDC, mid-duty folder. It has a long/lanky blade which is also thick and sturdy...." Read more
"...A little overpriced for the materials you are getting.Bad quality control. My Omega Springs broke in less than a week of light use...." Read more
"...nothing too expensive but quite a few over the $100.00 mark. after owning this model i doubt i'll carry anything else as an e.d.c. blade...." Read more
"...Lifetime warranty and free sharpening is also an added bonus. They are pricey, but I would rather spend the money up front and stop buying cheapos..." Read more
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Love:
Unique design - I've never played as much with a knife after getting it - ever..
Blade shape - reverse tanto, and S30V steel - awesome, awesome.. and awesome.
Solid feel; perfect EDC weight; smooth in the pocket and doesn't hang up when pulling it out.
Super, silky and fluid open/close mechanics (thumbstuds are not needed to deploy the blade with a touch of practice with the Axis lock)
Blade shape is long and thick, but, not tall, for a pocket folding knife; a stealthy design.
A great marriage in a heavy duty blade, with a EDC handle (makes for a great EDC, tactical, utility knife).
That, this knife grows on you, .. .and quickly.
Best described as an EDC knife on steroids..
Purple titanium back-spacer gives the knife some personality.
That, this is a knife that I'd buy another of (can't say that about many knifes).
This is a custom knife which sells at 1/3 of a normal custom with such niceties.
I originally gave this knife 4.5 stars, but after a while, it's become the best overall knife I own. For me, just right in every facet.
Like:
Blade markings; annodized aluminum frame is strong and super-light; handsomely etched.
Lifetime warranty.
Sharpening for only $5 at factory (just ship it to them)- but, I hone my own.. .
Good lock up with only slight blade-play; slim profile overall, but has a thick a** blade.
Blade came pretty sharp out of box; but needs some touch up on a crock sticks..
Packaging is very good; knife can be stored in it's box and still look cool on the shelf; came with carrying sack, and a decent owner's manual. You feel like you're in a special club when you buy this knife and you should for $130.
This may sound wierd, but this knife even smells good.. I'm not certain but I think they put a hint of sent in the paint..
Neutral:
Green color looks better than advertised, but, not a preference for some buyers at this price point. I would rather have had red, or black. The green looks cool; especially in lighted conditions.
Jimping on top/bottom is fair to good, but could be a bit better.
The factory edge bevels on this knife seem to be 50 degrees included; I prefer 40 degrees included or less for an EDC knife. So, I've reprofiled mine accordingly (with crock sticks).
Pocket-clip is a bit bulky on this knife. I would like a wire/titanium version on this knife (not the general clip they've got on this one). This is perhaps, my only slight complaint on this knife.
Dislikes/Hates: None
Overall:
This is a moderately priced, and solid EDC, mid-duty folder. It has a long/lanky blade which is also thick and sturdy. It's easy to fall in love with the appearance and the open/close mechanics of this knife design. The handle has some texture and offers a nice feel for every day use; the profile is slim, but with a thick blade (love). I would not go as far to say this is a heavy-duty knife, only because of the handle design might render slippage during hard, or wet conditions cutting usage; however, the blade is heavier duty itself, and is an outstanding design/use of steel crafting. I will say this knife's handle is shorter, therefore, large hands might feel a touch left out. However, for the everyday knife carrier this is unique and a very cool knife. It's also stealthy, in that it won't look too GI JOE when you pull it out in front of folks. This knife also looks good when closed (another pet-peave of mine). If this knife were $200, or $300, I'd still give it 5 stars +. So, if you have $130, I highly recommend for your collection and carry. So, for those who want a well-built, and stealthy-ish, tactical, EDC, folder, this would be a fine choice - it will grow on you. I've got plenty of awesome knives, which I've carefully studied and reviewed. This one seems to have all things covered for my tastes, carry, appeal, utility etc. There are bigger, lighter, heavier, pricier knives - there are also some very apt cheaper knives too (love my Kershaw's and my Boker plus Exskelibur, Spyderco Mili etc. This knife is the morph of all those knives for an EDC semi-tactical carrier. You get what I would definitely call, a custom knife for a fraction of the cost. For $140 this knife is a steal. I love it and it's my favorite overall knife to carry and my favorite in my current collection. I will buy others of this design (when they come available).
- Slim and light: The 940-1 is narrow in both width, and height; the latter because the blade design has a low profile. It is so light, that it feels like the combination of craftsmanship and technology that it is.
- A blade shape that lends itself to most uses: The reverse tanto design leaves a broad, useable belly to the cutting edge, yet retains strength all the way out to the tip for piercing and prying.
- A blade material that holds a useable edge as long as possible. (Still be able to open an envelope without snagging.): The S90V's edge retention is extremely good for heavier use. It can be a bear to sharpen due to it's hardness and metallurgic properties, but mine came with a good edge, and Benchmark will sharpen it for you for free, for life.
- A level of "this is a tool, not something to baby" that will let me use the heck out of it for anything at all without feeling like I'm abusing a piece of art: I looked at "finer" brands, but decided that the resultant spending of over $400 on an EDC knife would make me more hesitant to use it to it's fullest, thus defeating the purpose of having it. The 940-1 has enough of a 'common' factor to it that it seems more no nonsense when it comes to employing it for whatever comes along.
- An overall uniqueness that will make me pay more attention to not misplacing the thing, and making it one of the few things that I keep forever: The 940 with the aluminum scales (handle material) and S30V blade is a beautiful piece of cutlery and would more than suffice for my needs over the years, but the uniqueness of the 940-1 satisfies my desire to have something just a bit more special.
- An overall design aesthetic that appeals to my personal tastes: I personally like the long, slim overall look of the knife, and I very much like the reverse tanto blade design as it look more durable and "capable" than a traditional drop-point or clip-point. (As a coincidental bonus, the dark, carbon fiber scales and stonewash blade finish perfectly compliment my EDC S&W stainless revolver with black, Hogue grips.) It also satisfies my wanting for something that is simply fun to handle ... the smoothness of the pivot and locking mechanism, the feel of the materials, the overall design, all make the 940-1 a wonderful 'toy' in those regards.
- A good warranty: Lifetime warranty, serviced in Oregon (a bordering state for me), an extremely good reputation for service, an exceptional blade replacement policy if the blade is broken from misuse or abuse (only $30 to replace the blade on this $250+ knife!), and the free, lifetime sharpening service.
I'm no expert or aficionado (firearms are more my forte), but after spending many hours pouring over reviews, forum threads, and the specifications of several brands, I feel extremely satisfied with my decision.
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It's a great EDC knife, that every knife guy around the world should try
It was a pleasant surprise when the package showed up, as it turned out to be an original knife and nok a knock off.
The knife is light yet very sturdy, can only recommend it as a nice EDC.
La parte buena es que las cachas de fibra de carbono son impresionantes... y ahí se acabó la parte buena.
1º Para el precio que tiene creo que deberían cuidar por ejemplo que la hoja esté del todo centrada entre las cachas, no es un fallo catastrófico pero sí un gran detalle.
2º tanto que se enorgullecen de la suavidad de sus mecanismos de apertura y cierre y que revisan uno por uno sus productos... pues el operario al que le tocó revisar esta debía estar con el café. porque está dura como una roca, el axis lock rasca como la caja de cambios de un panda. Le he tenido que echar aceite para que el mecanismo funcione decentemente.
3º El CPM S90V es un super acero que solo puede ser afilado (o se recomienda) por expertos o la propia casa, supuestamente viene afilado de fábrica (el operario seguía con el café). Tengo navajas compradas en mercadillo que cortan mejor que esta.
En breve voy a recibir otra Benchamade y haré una "comparativa" entre ellas a ver si es que me ha tocado "la china" o realmente son todas así. Porque solo tengo dos opciones y es que me la hayan colado y vendido una copia o tocado la mala del lote. Entonces tendré que contactar con Amazon para ver cómo arreglamos esto. Ya que todo hay que decirlo, la navaja me encanta, es una autentica gozada y si arreglo el tema del afilado con Amazon, lo demás puedo arreglarlo yo sin problema.