Wranglerstar Gauntlet Challenge Phase 2: Benchmade 940 

What a great video Rob, Truly excellent. This is the first 37 minute video I've ever watched beginning to end that didn't belong to Nutnfancy.

My heart rate increased when I saw my 940 cut phone book paper.

Thanks, my friend. Believe me, I cringed after my first edit and I was at almost an hour! I just thought Cody would want to see as much of the process as possible on the restoration of his beloved 940. I'm grateful so many others found it watchable and informative :)

There's something very fascinating about watching someone who is very skilled in an area about which I know nothing. I enjoyed this video, thank you.

The mark of great Educators is not only do they know their subject matter, they also know how to pass on their knowledge to others. You Sir, are a great Educator. Respect! And Thank You.

It's not just your unquestionable sharpening skills, but your attention to detail and ability to disassemble/reassemble knives that make you invaluable. If you lived here in the UK, you'd be even more popular. God bless you... :)

Dude gave a heavily worked 940 a damn mirror polished edge 😂

This was one very interesting video. I enjoyed it. Honestly, I am only into traditional pocket knives, but I really gained some insight into the innerworkings of these types of knives. I would say that anyone who sends you a knife to work on and/or sharpen, is most certainly in good hands. Very entertaining. Thanks for the lessons!

I never thought watching someone sharpen a knife would be so interesting and informational. Thank you.

+The AspolstleP You have a god blessed talent. Even better is your gift for explaining to us laymen. You have a new subscriber and I have turned my ad blocker off. Tony

Beautiful edge! I could see the tree limbs reflecting from its finish. I use a KME sharpening system and I am in love with the results I get. Thanks for all your tips and tricks, and keep up the excellent work. I think Blade Aficionado would be an appropriate title for you. 😃

That's a pretty edge on a well used knife. Just got my own 940 as a gift from the wife, haven't sharpened it yet but will soon. Enjoyed the video.

When I saw the length of this video, I almost didn't watch it, however, I just finished watching the whole video. Very good job, well done.

Loved this video. Thank you, just subscribed. Hoping to get a 940-1 and this got me excited about it! God Bless ☝🏻️

Interesting I had that knife back to Benchmade 2 years ago for sharpening and repair. I asked them to look at the blade play. They returned the knife kind of sharp and didn't address the blade play. From the looks of it I'd say then didn't take the knife apart. Perhaps they should watch this video to learn how to properly take care of a knife.

Wow. That was awesome the way you sharpened that knife. You gave it new life. Well done!

That was when the blade was 154cm, do you think with the s30v it would have held up to the abuse a little?

Thank you for that, David. I am a Bible-believing disciple of Christ. I am saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. I rely on the sufficiency of Scripture for my salvation and edification, and a personal relationship with God the Father, through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ, which requires no intermediary or intercessor other than The Son, in whose name I have direct access to the Father. Hope that clears it up :)

I was so impressed that i bought the 940 and the spyderco para 2 and the edge pro because I have never !!! been able to sharpen any !!! knife. then I bought the mini grap because i didnt want to practice on my best 2 knives. so I have done pretty well practicing on my mini grap but still scared to touch my better knives. (oh impressed with your skill and attention to detail I meant ) I have a question for you. when you place the blade on the edge pro do you put the flat of the blade on the base or do you put the angle part of the blade against the base? might sound like a a dumb question but at 51 years old I have learned that the only dumb question is the one you dont ask. I am never going to be to old to learn. God Bless

Oh, Lord, no! This is a pretty delicate process, as you don't want to remove much material at all, and the keys are flatness and consistent thickness. I use a worn out piece of 800-1000 grit sandpaper on a very flat surface, making figure-8's, then finish on my strop. This makes the washers smooth as glass without compromising dimensional integrity.

Thank you for saying so, my friend! It's always good to that people appreciate our efforts as RU-vidrs. Glad to have you aboard :)

Cody rehabs a lot of vintage tools and you did the same for his 940. Well done.

Outstanding Job. I know I am late to this party, but it never hurts to hear that you did it well!

Crazy to think that there was a time when Cody did not sharpen his own knife.

Enjoyed this video! I also have a 940, still with the factory edge. Might want to get it sharpened one day.

You did a great job showing the whole, honest, process. I guess that is why I stay away from folders:) Thanks for teaching!

KIND OF COOL HOW YOU GUYS HANG OUT & HELP EACH OTHER OUT

I actually struggled with the question of whether to post that footage, but ultimately I figured you're a big boy -- you can take the heat :)

You are absolutly astonishing and might I say a marvoluse job on Cody's knife

Very nicely done Mr. TheApostleP. I was looking forward to see the outcome of your friends BM940. If everything goes as planned I should have a new BM940 waiting for me...Yay! I was kinda on the fence with my decision to buy, then went on RU-vid to read reviews of this knife and found your channel. I enjoy your videos/posts. You kinda nudged/encouraged me to my purchase. I'm sure I won't regret it...looks like a fine knife. Thank you again. Keep the videos a coming. God bless.

You have a lot of craftsmanship, you do amazing work!

Thanks for the comment, Justin! I suppose the Nutn influence does come through pretty strongly from time to time. Like many, I got my inspiration to participate in RU-vid by watching and listening to him way back when. I'm from Fort Wayne, btw. Grace and Peace, my friend :)

Love the pencil in background!

Are you supposed to use 2 hands when pulling back on the axis lock?

That really came out great ,beautiful edge on that .Gerry

Your edges continue to motive me Rob, I love your vids and channel...Merry Christmas Sir!!!

No problem, Zechs. This system and the stones it uses are designed to be used with water. I find it actually prevents loading of the stone better than oil.

Man you are a master at what you do.

I'm 9 minutes in and loving it.

what a transformation, that edge is beautiful...

4:13 mile Jesus loves you pencil in the back!

I was in the mood for this old vid to re-watch. What i was thinking during review that i think this is one major advantage of the more expensive knives, the willing to resharpen and spa treatment investment of the owner. Where cheap knives probably getting replaced. So i think an expensive knife helps sustainability and preserve our limited sources better. What do think about that Sir Rob? (Sorry for my bad english)

It's good to see someone take pride in the work they do,that is really hard to find now days. there is nothing like a beautiful mirror edge on a good knife.I'm getting ready to buy the ZT 0562 and would like to have your edge on it. that's about my limit on spending on a knife but I think you should get a good knife for that. I like the Benchmade knives also.

Boba-Fett would be proud of that 940. Mine is still a little too new, but we're getting there. Great work brother, you did what you do! By the way that impression of me was way off : )

I am trying to decide on which EdgePro to purchase, the Apex 1, 2, 3, or 4? Any suggestions on which kit or model to purchase? Enjoyed the video! Thanks!!

It's not so much the steel, I think, as it is the primary blade grind of the 940. The cross section of the blade is like a wedge, with a 10-12 degree inclusive main grind angle. Also, Cody's knife is very thick behind the edge, so it's kind of tricky to find the right edge geometry for good cutting.

That was like a clinic. Thank you. :)

Rob- amazing work on both knives! You da man!!

your making a very suttle mistake here at 17:10 the light passes. I had a video on this. When using very light pressure with the system, if you travel passed a quarter of the stone, your angle changes slightly. Take your pivot arm, and without any pressure make a super light forward stroke all the way, and watch your pivot... when it reaches a certain point, it is no longer under load and it moves down... got to watch out for this! When making very light passes, they have to be very short, and horizontal.

WOW!!! Beautiful job on both. You are the master of knife sharpening for sure. You definitely won the gauntlet thrown out by Wranglerstar God Bless you both

beautiful video man, thank you very much

Wow, what an amazing edge you put on that blade! I had no doubt you would succeed. Fine work, The Wranglerstar Nation is very pleased! ;)

Great job, good video. lot's of laughs too. I'm sure Cody will be pleased. please continue the videos I do enjoy them. God Bless !

Okay ... I guess you passed the challenge. Cody's knives are in good shape & you have a new sub. Nice vid. brother.

It's the Edgepro Apex. If you look in my Knife "How To" playlist, you'll see 3 tutorial videos. It's a great system.

Thanks for going into so much detail. Great vid. So you use water over honing oil?

Love your video, awesome pencil 😁👍

Oh this is greatness.

Wow you have the exact same technique as I do sir. Right on beautiful edge !!

That’s fantastic work.

Thanks for saying so... It's pretty hard to make myself post a 37-minute video. Glad you enjoyed it :)

Excellent series man, outstanding work.. How much do you charge to sharpen up and rehab EDC blades?

Wow....got to honk long before I sharpen my new bench made 940....it needs the up which I have bought diamond stones for.... But you are very good!!!

Nice video!! I just bought a system close to this and I really learned a lot from this. That is a great looking edge.

LOL! Thanks, biguy. I wouldn't do that to Cody's knife -- it earned that worn-out appearance :)

Yeah my benchmade was about that dull when I bought it! Ridiculous man. $200. I got it sharp though, not quite as sharp as I'd like, but it'll burn through some paper and card board now.

I'm really learning a lot from Watching your videos and I love the pink pencil.

Well im English, we dont get guys like you here. You rock friend

AP Which Edgepro did you end up buying. The 3 or 4. Been told the polishing tapes only last 2 or 3 times. Also wanted to know if the polishing tapes are really necessary.

Thanks for the compliment! LOL! Dude, I tried... I really did. But I knew I'm only gonna get one chance to do this knife justice, so I didn't want to leave out anything important. Just relax and enjoy it... when you have time :)

I am truly, deeply honored :)

LOLOL! Yeah... I listened to it and thought it sounded more Kentucky than Tennessee :)

dude.....37 minutes? What is this, nutnfancy?

Awesome polished edge! WELL DONE! he will love it. I hope you get some good business after this

Amen! Brother it doesnt matter what name we tag ourselves with or let or petty differences get it the way. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen. Btw you have exceptional skill sharpening.

thats an awesome edge! nice job man!

could i use 120 grit sandpaper to flatten the stones?

Nice job, great looking edge

Thanks, Chuck. I appreciate the support :)

Great job man! That is one well used (loved) blade!!

What's your fave brand for a leftie ApostleP? I understand some are pretty awkward to open one handed in the left hand. Great tutorial. Watched it from go to woe.

Well done! Cody should be very happy with your efforts.

Got more from your videos than any other

It's a "fair use" rendition of "Country Boy" by Aaron Lewis.

Absolutely useful,thanks bro

Thanks for saying so, buddy! It is indeed :)

Did I miss where and how you put the micro bevel on?!

Really impressive skill display.

Do you use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean your knives once taken apart. how do you center the blade if need be?

That's a good lookin edge I've watched some of your other videos and earned a new subscriber from wranglerstar

How much do you charge? Great job!!

You are definitely a Master at your trade.

Supreme, very professional, real craftsmanship. You make it look easy, so much so, I am looking to purchase a Edge Pro kit here in U.K. How easy/hard would it be for someone to learn how to use this type of sharpener?

Thanks, brother!

After looking again my 940 does not have a flat top of the blade so i guess i answered my own question but my mini grap does but i have been laying the angled portion against the base of my edge pro. hope thats correct

I love how you end your videos with an excellent christian message i am a Catholic i am curious as to what you are. Keep up the good work and thank you for being a Godly Man. - David

Thanks, my friend!

Also I have a question about the drill stop collar, edge pro sent me one and when I use the drill stop collar, I find that I still have to manually adjust the angle of the sharpener. Do you have any suggestions?

Beautifully sharp. nice Job!

Thanks for the education. I thoroughly enjoyed the video