I sold mine a long time ago & regret it ever since. So I just ordered another one. Although I gave up on Benchmade a long time ago the 940 is my favorite knife of all time. Can’t live without it & can’t wait to have it in my pocket again.
The Benchmade 940 Osborne is truly an amazing knife. I did not get it in the beginning. But once you hold it and play with it , the genus becomes clear.
Great video, as always. I have a 940 I've had for about 15 years. I go to other EDC knives for a slightly smaller size, but always come back to this knife. And every time I see one of your videos and think, "maybe I need a new Benchmade..." I pull out the 940 and realize I have the knife I want. It remains fast and tight after lots of use. Thanks for confirming my bias!
Hogue Deka would fit in this category well I think. I still want to get the wharncliffe version one day. Its one of my grail knives for sure. Also, looking forward to the new Civivi Vision knife coming out for 70$ in nitro v and a normal pocket clip. Looks really cool.
Be careful, I JUST heard from my pal (works at a gun/ knife shop) , that a some customers are unhappy with Hogues Magnacut. They worry the heat treat may be sub par. Apparently, they were too easy to sharpen ("soft" steel ?), and there was talk of it losing edge way too soon for a steel of THAT caliber. I hope it's just a fluke, or bad batch, I like Hogue products. Something to think on , before you spend hard earned money
@ervingonzalez4084 didn't want to rain on your parade, but there is good news. The OTHER customers seem very satisfied, and these are very selective knive buyers, like you, me, and the folks on these channels. I wish you luck, in sure it will be fine
I think this is my favorite knife design ever, at least aesthetically. Of course it's an extremely capable knife but I just love that reverse tonto blade.
I bought a 940 when they were just released way back in 2000, I carried for the last 4 years I was in the Army every day and then several more years after retiring, and used it for absolutely everything. The only problem is that after about 10 years of carrying it, I mistakenly let my wife use it to cut something, and since then, it has been her everyday carry. I wanted to get one to match it, green aluminum handle with black blade, but I waited to long and now Benchmade does not offer that. I did however get a 941, the 940 but with a clip point blade, and I have to say it is just as good.
Great selection of knives to compare to the 940 Osborne. One that y'all missed that I think deserves consideration is the Fox 515W Terzuola, which has a similar reverse tanto blade profile, similar size, similar grind height, contoured handle, and gentlemanly vibe. The blade steel on the 515W is N690Co, so not quite as premium as what Benchmade is offering, but a good hardworking steel in any case.
I like 940, but the drop bear is a close 2nd... I switch between these two and it honestly just depends on what I'm doing for the day I think of the 9:40 as a Workhorse in the feild and my drop bear is also a Workforce but more of an EDC for City living tasks... but in my opinion you can't go wrong with either.. price also has a factor in my choice of the drop bear over the Benchmade sometimes if I was purchasing you
Was absolutely expecting to see the Hogue Deka in this video. I think it's pretty clearly inspired by the 940 and even has a crossbar style lock. I have a Deka and a 940 and I prefer the 940 because it feels slightly more premium to me, but the Deka is absolutely very similar.
Correction: I believe I was mistaken. I got my Benchmades confused. I do indeed own a Deka and a 940, but I also own a Bugout, and that's the knife that is similar to the Deka.
The 940 is a classic and a beast of a easily carried and light weight knife. For me it's only got one problem, it's just to short of a flat to be a great cutter. My m4 940 I had reground taking it down to about 10thou behind the edge and it becomes and absolutely fabulous knife. It's a great knife, it's just in its stock form the knife doesn't preform the way I need it to as I have no use for a knife that's 30 thousandths behind the edge and cuts like a axe.
940 with the green aluminum scales 10+ years If it’s not broken it doesn’t need to be fixed Some good knives on that table ZDP-189 on that $1,900 knife I have a cold steel recon 1 Tanto that has the ZDP-189 unmarked blade. Before they marked them You can tell the difference by the grain of the steel and it’s lighter than the Aus-8 they used before ZDP-189 was used as they started phasing in their premium steels Wonder what these go for now? Interesting it’s on a $1,900 knife ✌️
You think the 940 blade shape could have been inspired by the Spyderco Terzuola Starmate? I daily carry a Starmate and try as i might, nothing can seem to replace it.
Hey DCA and Knife Center squad. Why no mention of the hinderer firetacs as 940 killer? Is it just because hinderers are hard to get in stock? The firetacs are amazing and sooo much better than the 940. Just my $.02 have a rad day y'all!
If the Osborne wasn't so expensive I would at least own one of them. I wish Benchmade would make it with normally good quality materials, and not just premium stuff.
Soo... Video sponsored by SOG then, yeah. Other than being a folding pocket knife and the lock, they aren't just not in the same ballpark, they don't play the same sport.
how about in-pocket carry options? slim knives with no clips. i'm trying to free up pocket real estate and want to minimize what i carry everyday, but i 2" of victorinox steel isn't enough.
I was really hoping to get a 940 for my 50th last month but damnit it did NOT HAPPEN..still my grail knife…mad I didn’t get it for my bday…but when your dog gets sick a few days before you could buy it you get your dog better!!🐾🩵
Interesting you brought up the Malibu. I think it's an interesting comparison but I believe it's in a league of its own and deserves a a video of its own like this
I don't think it's been around long enough yet, or has the availability and ubiquitous recognition on a broader level to be put in "icon" status yet by any stretch. All of the knives they've done this with are far more universally available and are able to be recognized by not only "knife guys" but many normal people or people just getting into the hobby. I think of "icon" knives are the ones we all have owned or handled on our journey, and the ones that people immediately point to and recommend as great one an done edc options as you start to dive into it all. The Malibu could get there some day, but I don't think it meets the criteria just quite yet.
Definitely a lot of great knives featured in the video, but the 940 is just such a unique knife that I feel like you can't beat it in terms of it being a hard-use, classy looking knife.
my 940-1 has been my carry for several years now. It slips in my pocket and disappears with the only mod being a deep carry pocket clip. I thought I was crazy to pay so much for a pocket knife but it has been my favorite carry and a solid edc tool
In the budget category I think the Kershaw Iridium could probably also throw up a pretty decent fight. Leaf shape blade is a bit in it's own category however.
Problem with the iridium is every one of them that has come to me for sharpening (probably 20-25 of them) all have pretty severe lock rock/up and down play. Past that it's a true banger of a knife.
@@EDCandLace Hu, that's funny I haven't had that problem with the one my dad picked up (Reviewed on my channel). He had it on back ordered for over a month and only got it a few weeks ago so it's probably far from the first production run. I also have a Covalent with no problem which is same locking mechanism. But those are just two examples on my part however. Hopefully later production is doing better... 🤔
my 945 Osborne mini has become my most carried knife. Its small enough to be an everyday, all day, every situation knife. Its light enough to pop it in pocket and forget its there until you need it. and yet it feels like a full sized blade compared to my other small knives. I didn't think I'd like it as much, but the 945 Mini is my new recomendation for one-and-done for just about anyone
@@jaysgood10 heh, god i wish i'd get paid for it. I had a 940, and honestly I didn't get it. It seemed pretty generic, and my other knives were better, cheaper, and more iconic looking. but once i got the 945, it made sense. I still don't get the hype around the 940, but I've yet to find a small-lightweight edc that i'd rather carry over the 945.
@@theotherjoedimaggio Agree. I think the 945 has better proportions than the 940, making it a better looking knife, a better carry knife, and just as capable a user.
Thanks for another great video. Unfortunately paying over $200.00 for a pocketknife is just too much. There are way too many good alternatives that will work just as well. 🔪🎸
The 940 is one knife which I simply don't understand the hype about - the design is really awkward to me - blade, scales, colors. Good that tastes vary and everyone finds their jam.
Sweet! Love these videos. This was one of my favorites- I think I’m one of about 7 people on the planet who have not EDC’d a 940 but it’s absolutely an admirable icon. Please do a beat the icon episode for the heavyweight champion (the Griptilian) next!
940-2 is my all time favorite. The best part of this knife is the diamond shape grind on the tip of the blade, makes it very durable. If you have ever broke the tip off a blade you will appreciate it. 945 is a good small knife as well.
Wife and daughter got me a hogue x5 for me, fathers day. Never carry my 940 (s90v). Handle is too thin. Bade is good, but I'm 5.5ft and the handle is too small in my hand. It's more of a office carry than anything considered useful. Many knives are better in the hand, not the bugout..... that's even worse. I don't understand a lot of popular choices with handles' strengths being lite rather than hand filling/comfortable.
I think that several of the alternatives you show are better knives than the 940. But the 940 still is kind of unique, so many would rather go for it than choosing a probably better alternative.
Great Topic , this is one of the knives that Started The EDC CRAZ. We. Have All Noticed the Reverse Tanto ish Shape in so. Many new Knives. The 945 has become my. Favorite. With the life sharp warranty and after market support, You. Can't beat it . 😂😮 .Have more. Than Several !!❤😊 I'm sure Glad I've got a large Benchmade Collection. The. New prices are 😢 almost out of the there Ballpark 😢😮
I own (3) Rockstead, (4) CRK’s, and a dozen wonderful Spiderco’s. I have (3) BM 940’s, carbon fiber, and titanium Boss handles, but the standard S30V with Forest Green aluminum handle is by far my favorite EDC.
Great job David👍🏻 Well researched, very interesting, and great choices. Will any of these knives still be in production in 20 years and be an icon of their own? Time will tell. …that Rockstead though. Wow! That thing is in a world of its own!
The Osborne is a good, hard use folder that is an icon, but I find myself using the Benchmade Griptilian a lot more, with the wider blade and rounder handle. The aluminum scales make it more of a summer knife around here. Some knives that are comparable to the Osborne in style and feel would also include the Spyderco Paysan, MKM Clap, and maybe even the Artisan Cutlery Archaeo,
I rate the Benchmade 940 as the best modern folding knife for EDC and almost all tasks. It ticks all the boxes for unique design, functionality, price and construction quality. None of the knives presented don’t reach the level of a new icon in my opinion. My original carbon fiber 940, I lost. Sad day. I replaced it with a G10 940 because I didn’t have the extra cash at the time. I am equally as satisfied with the G10 since it sees a lot of pocket time and it’s not so precious.
The carbon fiber / S90v is too light, feels cheap/ flimsy (I know its Not) My mind says, "if I drop this expensive knife it will shatter !" I know it won't...but I ended up getting the Griptillian instead. I'm very happy with it today
Let me tell you about my experience with the 940 as an urban edc with s30v steel: Pros 1- Easy to deploy and close 2- Strong for its size 3- Lightweight 4- Good pocket clip Cons 1- The edge chipped slightly while doing basic cutting of zip ties 2- Came kind of doll from factory 3- It needs to be re sharpened more than other knifes with the same steel 4- It never gets really sharp, unless you really know what you’re doing
