Benchmade 940 1 Osborne Knife Review. The Best EDC knife ever? 

Finally a gear channel I can stand to watch for more than 30 seconds. Thank you for the copious amount of sarcasm and self deprecation I've been searching for.

Being a good dad and taking his child on nature walks gets a thumbs up from me! Also great knife review, really love your style

*This is the "HOW TO MAKE A KNIFE REVIEW VIDEO WITHOUT THE WIFE KNOWING YOU'RE MAKING A KNIFE REVIEW" video.* 🤣

I have carried a 940 for over 10 years I was thinking of getting my kid one of these. That would be a surprise Christmas gift

I am an Eagle Scout and I thank you for taking into the “leave no trace “ rule, stay classy advance knife bro

god this was one of the best knife vids out there. your sense of humor and sly input of jokes all while givin good info on the blade was amazing. keep makin great videos

My 940 is such a great knife, I love it so much, I keep it in the box stored in a safe place. Kind of sad. It is my favorite small knife.

I’ve had a Paramilitary 2 for roughly a year and 3 months and it’s been my EDC ever since. I’m really considering switching over to the 940-1.

Just got my 940-1 today on your recommendation. Definitely the best Benchmade ever. Thanks man, keep up the good work!

Still my favorite RU-vidr, I sit at home when I’m off from college and watch most of your knife videos , I’ve made a couple purchases because of the vids , keep them rolling brother

First time I’ve seen one of your videos. So damn refreshing to have someone present like a normal damn human.. Thank you, man. Liked/Subscribed/Commented.

LOL! "...We're all a little weird looking, if you look at us long enough.." Great review, love your sense of humor as well!

Man I really like your style of video editing, and the commentary on every video is; very charming, and a very real life straight to the point expression, good show chap.

This is the best EDC imho. I've carried this EVERY day for six years. Love it!

I like a lot of pocket knives, different sizes,cost and such. But I always found myself coming back to this specific knife. for some reason I did not want to admit this knife was the best EDC. But as time has gone by I always keep on coming back to it. In my opinion it is the best overall EDC. Fit and finish, cost, usefulness and weight and size. It is the perfect combination. And Benchmade has the best warranty and customer service out of all the knife companies in my experience to boot.

You’re a cool guy and I like your knife bro. Hope you’re hike was a nice hike

Best knife review I have ever seen .

That's my grail knife. Thanks for reminding me how piss poor I am. Great vid thanks 🐱

What an enjoyable review! I thoroughly love knives.. and really enjoy listening to reviews of them... and other equipment. But I enjoyed that you were a more down to earth reviewer as to just being an everyday-joe view of the knife.

Best knife review. Hell, this could quite possibly be the best review on anything ever, bruh! Keep it up

Many have become believers in the Osborne design for a reason... It is indeed of the best edc design's of all time. Good luck sharpening that s90v though, I send my knives with that steel to pro's for sharpening. Great review brother, your daughter is getting big!

Damn your vids are the bees knees

Damn, that's a pretty advanced knife, bro.

Holy shit man. Your video is the first one to pop up when you type in Benchmade 940-1. This might be old news to you but congrats regardless!

Awesome review. I have had a regular 940, now I only own a 940-1 and really like it. Dude, it looked like you about lost a fingertip cutting that apple in half.

You have become my favorite handle model

Your videos are amazing man. Really enjoying them. Love the dry humor, too.

I think if i had to pick one knife ( gasp eek and all that ) I would more than likely pick my 940, it is and has been my daily carry knife for at least 5+ years, I have others that I will rotate in but I just feel weird not having it on me.... sometimes I will carry it in my other pocket while I try a new knife out Is that weird ? lol anyway I think what I appreciate the most is exactly what you stated in your video, it is a light knife with a good sized blade. I really like the narrower profile for most day to day tasks, I just dont need a knife that is 2" wide blade that looks like something out of a Rambo movie..... not that theres anything wrong with that . If I could build one in fantasy land it would be D2 with micarta scales and titanium liner........

Braaahh awesome video!! Cool to bring the family out while the weather permits. Most popular model from Benchmade, awesome!! At 2:52 you scared me, from that angle it seems like you almost poke your eye out, but I know you always careful with your knives braaahh!! 😄👍🏼

Good review as always. I may step up and purchase a blade of this caliber soon and retire the Delica. Almost at 10k subs, very nice Knife Bro!

spot on!!.. I also have 940 and although my 940-1 is my edc the 940 with its s30v steel is easier to sharpen. yet 940-1 needs to be sharpened less frequently (so it's a trade off) best edc you'll ever have!! (with either)... trust me! might I also add their warranty is great! send for factory resharpering or even get free replacement pocket clips from them! (940-1 pocket clip shows wayyyy less wear then 940's after 2 years of caring each.. but you be the judge😀)... TRUST ME... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

Geez, that man just looks like the man are running away from zombies with his baby. Lol

First off, The Crawford Leopard was the best benchmade ever. Back when the 940 was new, When Gene Osborne was an up and coming knifemaker, The standard 940 with Aluminum handles and ATS 34 steel was like $79 now its $180+/-. with S30v. They made a special run around 2000 of red scales with a black blade. I picked up one of those for $89. I thought it was going to be bigger when I bought it. so I sold it to a coworker.

Well darn. Just bought the Benchmade large emissary before seeing your review. I think I still made a good choice though. I know it's a little late, but Happy New Year to you and yours.

Rose river is a good spot. Nice to see a fellow virginian.

Beautiful nature and knife. In Germany the Knife is almost 400€ which is crazy!

Great review. I have the 940-2 and love it. i went with this one because I wanted something I can touch up myself (S30V)

I hate it when I'm contemplating on a knife purchase then all of a sudden your favorite knife reviewer reviews it. Aaaaand I'm on noodles again....

Love the 940-1 but recently switch to the Mini crooked River as my edc

Subbed! Chill review and lots of special detail and humor 😏. Keep it up brah!

You are my fav knife guy.

The look of disdain on her little face is just precious

Tip down would get in the way of the axis lock. Good video, good knife 👍

might I also add.. 940-1 and 940-2 not only have cool looking back spacers... but with open back spacers are much easier for cleaning without taking knife apart! and although 940's pocket clip might wear faster then 940-1 the green aluminum will resist scratching like a champion!! (all 940's are usually on anyone's top edc list)

I love my -1... love the sarcastic voiceover knife reviews

Good change of scenery for this edit AKB, I know it takes more time than doing it at home. this knife looks like one that was copied by Ganzo, im thinking of the g710. good job on this review man, shooting from many angles really keeps it interesting.

I really like your style on making videos. I have a 940-1, the blade centering is off in the closed position. It's still a good knife

My brother is one of those "old school" knife guys who really digs Benchmade folders. Because he lives abroad, usually traveling through 3rd world countries, he needs a solid knife, so I usually end up buying and sending him his Benchmade. Myself, I'm not necessarily a Benchmade fan, though I certainly like the Osborne design, as well as the mini Grip. Unlike my brother, a one knife guy, I like variety butI prefer well built knives at the other end of the piece spectrum. Among the dozen or more folders I own, I'm quite content with my Ganzo Firebird F7562, Ganzo wanna-be folder. Yes, a slight bit larger and heavier, but a very useful knife, nonetheless. I truly don't give a crap about having harder steels, as my knife uses haven't really changed in the last 50 years: opening boxes and packages, cutting up cardboard, plastic, rope., and on-the-road food prep, etc. Can man live by one knife alone? My brother certainly thinks so. Myself, variety is the spice of life, so owning these utterly well built, Chinese made knives, French made Opinels, New Zealand made Svörgs, and so on, I'm in pig heaven. What school do you belong to?

Awesome review of one of my personal favorites! It's just a shame there weren't any Christmas trees on that trail...

Removed some factory burr from a friend's S30V+G0 version when he got it. While not as slicey as the other Benchmades I have, I appreciated the length of blade you get for such a light knife with a very compact carry profile.

I picked one up from walmart.com this week for $210. Beautiful knife.

Does burying your MREs leftovers and slit trench/cat hole still count as leave no trace? Asking for a friend.

My favorite Benchmade is the no longer made Benchmade triage in N680 with a seat belt cutter window breaker tough as nails good grip black blade orange g10 handles axis lock

I was kind of hoping you'd get into a knife fight with a gang of raccoons in the woods so we could see some more of your bad ass knife fighting moves you displayed in that Lightning OTF video. Lol.

I like my zero tolerance 0770cf better. No axis lock but deeper carry cause ... everyone likes it deeper right? right! .... good review brah!

New to your channel. Great work. Love it.

I luv (love) the 940. It's awesome; and by awesome, I mean TOTALLY SWEET.

Hello AKB. Have your thoughts changed much since the original review? My shop doesn't carry the standard 940. The CF 940-1 is also cheaper than the Aluminum 940 (should the 940 ever come back in stock). But... I'm concerned about sharpening s90v. Thx

Love the channel man! I was just curious if you'll ever review anything by Cold Steel?

Looks very good for Self Defense vs Apples

If money is not a concern, would you own a Chris Reeve Senbenza 25 compares to the 940?

Hey guys witch Benchmade knife can you close the blade real easy with just one thumb using the axis lock. Thanks.

I have one and carry it when I'm not working. The green aluminium i carry at work.

I noticed you could cut up the apple with the 940-1, but you did not take out the core, which leave the question: Can it core a apple? Ed Norton may want to know.

I have the 940-1 with the G-10. So I am that guy who can achieve a level above pond scum. Yet still leave overhead options for really strange stuff that's expensive more than the material it made out of. I did ask a person in Australia to cut me some titanium screws, a pivot and those weird spacer things. So now my 940-1 weighs pretty much down to a plastic knife like we issue out at the nursing home. Old Mr. Ausfart was eyeing my knife. I have to watch him close. He was one of those Germany people from WWII with rifles and stuff. See he and Mr. Klien who was on our side during WWII. They don't like eachother most days. I would love to drop my 940 in the middle of a hall way. Kick back. Light a smoke or three and watch the race to the death. But, we would lose our state cer certiphi certiphikations certifications yes nailed it. Yeah we would lose the government cheese. That would suck because, after prunes or before cheese Bro is your friend. Peanut brittle its the season. Say a prayer for me. Or step on a bug for me. I like the 940. Wish I had one in the Army. Then I could play a knife battle against or with my K55K. Problem solved. Ausfart gets the 55 and Klien gets the 940. This will be good on spag sagheti spaghetti where there is a will there is a way to cover blood day.

Trying to decide between this one and the original 940.

Great knife. I used to have the green anodized aluminum version.

That's my favorite EDC knife.

Can you tell me how thin it is behind the edge? .020 or less on average I hope?

awesome review love your camera work ....sub 1 !!!!

Who’s here In 2018???🔥🔥

how much be this joint?

2:32 LMFAO I also said brah 😂😂😂

AK Bro, I've noticed how much you appreciate constructive criticism of your cussin' and use of words like tallness. So I figured you'd be equally enthused to know that "its slim profile" ain't got no use for an apostrophe. As for the 940-1, its slim profile is nice when it's in the pocket, but its Axis lock is a bit suspect when it's batoning. And its relatively short tallness means it's not the best for for my hand. But I f'ing love the knife anyway.

The reason I would go for tip down carry is if the detent is weak. I don't like the idea of a partially open knife tip up in my pocket, even if the tip does rest against the outer seam in my pocket. I think, for example, the detent is weak on the Para 2. I used to carry it tip down. I've been looking at a 940 in G-10. I think I may have to go for it at your recommendation. Nicely done.

I'm flicking my benchmade as I watch this.

he sounds like he hates life

Awesome review thank you...

Which would you recommend, lion steel m1 in m390 or this 940-1? I am looking for a combo knife for my pm2

This was a great review.

Awesome! I have 7 940’s. Love the vids!

Bugout walks in...

The only better knife in that $-range is the Oz in M4! The only disadvantage, IMO, is the retention (closed). Opens in the pocket.

Pimp knife! Trying out for special forces again with the baby road marches? Looks like a great place to hike around.

i own this knife. i was initially pissed that it came with a 45 degree grind that will never be shaving sharp. i reduced the grind angle to the 20 degree edge im used to... now it won't fucking hold due to chipping and i understand why the 45 degree edge was factory spec... if this isn't good knife steel why charge extra for it?

All hail fink, all hail fink, all hail fink. I think of you the knife worlds rcr.

Hey bro, nice knife, but where did you get the baby? I've been looking for one for my EDC, but Gearbest doesn't have them. OR AT LEAST NOT YET.

Great knife but the aluminum version shows wear easily go with g10 or carbon fiber

I much prefer the regular green 940 I keep buying -1s but they don't stick around

Do you even bruh, bruh? Your daughter is cute as hell. I walk with my son like that too but he's only 4 months so he's a bit lighter to carry

now review the ganzo clone of the 940

AKB. WTF man?! How can I decide on the knife with no battoning ? If it can’t split lumber I will just go cold steel

Great video. Thank you.

Ha Ha, baby is so cute😍😍

Nice review and I like your style here so I am going to sub. Looking forward to more videos. So, my experience with the knife...I just got it yesterday. It was used but like new and barely used. I am incredibly bothered by the fit and finish. The blade is off center and it is functions but a little more off center and it would touch the scales when closed. This is not a deal breaker since it is functional but for the price it is disappointing. Now the more disappointing things. The sharpening was just straight up bad. Much more of a grind on one side than the other to the point where at the tip the grind was almost all on one side with almost none on the other and a convex grind which looked like they were trying to cover their mistake but it still didn't make the knife sharp beyond a working edge but not a very sharp one. I sharpened it on my edge pro and now it is great but come on - a knife at this price should never have left the factory like this. There was also side to side play although not a ton and it is not a concern for real life use. Again, though, disappointing. The action is great, the design is great, the looks are great and it has the potential to be the best knife I have had or seen in person but as is, after some fiddling with the pivot screw and sharpening it to pop hairs it is a great knife reduced to a good one with some great elements. I plan on taking advantage of their warranty service since I have read that they will honor requests to fix these things but I am going to keep it for now because who wants to send their new knife off to the factory for an undetermined amount of time to get it to the way is should have been when it was first sent out of the factory? I know that one way or another this knife will be my favorite. The action alone makes this a top tier EDC for me because it is so easy to operate (and fun), I love the blade now that I fixed it and the weight is unreal. The only problem with the weight is that I often thing I forgot or lost the knife but there it is in my pocket, light as a feather and just unnoticed because of the profile and weight. Anyway I'm sure that all of this is not important to the video but I did want to write it in case anyone thinking of buying the knife came along and read it. I got it for a good price so if I had the choice I would do it again but I am very wary of buying another Benchmade at this point...at least a blue box since it seems like they don't get proper QA. I have three black box Benchmades and none of them have problems.

First video I've watched of yours. Sweet ass vid new sub. BRO. Lol

I still prefer the regular green/aluminum model, I bought mine awhile back.

I'm looking for a new compact and low weight EDC knife...this one ore the spyderco sage 5?

Good concept for your video. Incorporating your family with some wit. And good information. You probably wouldn't have wanted to "torture test" YOur 940....sacrificing it for the sake of the video...but since you were in the woods. :) Perhaps if you owned the non CF/s90V version... Plan to get a 940 myself.....maybe the base versin as it's in Alu/S30V and then maybe the CF/S90V. Or just start with the CF/S90V...and get a Griptilian in G10/M4 or CF/S90V...shrug....

Worried for your fingers at the end with the apple. Stay advanced.