Benchmade 940 Destruction by Old Rob

[@Cooldibs]

Do you have any tips on how to center the 940? I have the aluminum scale version and it's pretty new, but the blade is slightly centered to the left. It really bugs me as it's the most expensive knife I have. Thanks!

[@nathanwoj2244]

I sent my grip in to be serviced and I didn't want my clip replaced. I love the worn scratched up look on it. How ever. At some point in carry. My clip got cought on something and got bent up. So I took it off and bent it down. But after I got it back. It looks like the perfect shape again. I wonder if they fixed that too

[@michaelreed649]

I am thinking hard about what benchmade to get and I believe I have come down to ... well, 4. That is a lot still but here are the ones I am looking at. 943, 950 in the orange from Cutlery shoppe, the 707 and the 530 benchmade. My biggest concern is that it is a fun knife. All of them are axis lock so I should be fairly covered. Any suggestions or recommendations between them?

[@sjrlax62]

Michael Reed any benchmade is a quality product and out of the ones you said I am personally a fan of the 943 (would still take the 940 over it, i like them so much I have 2 the green 940 pictured in the video and the 940-1 carbon fiber variant). If you're feeling open minded SOG offers something very similar in their "Vulcan" models and for the longest time I've sworn by them but getting back to your question if you're mind is made up I would say the 943 or even just the 940.

[@michaelreed649]

Maverick Gerber SOG is on my "after benchmade" list. The Vulcan and the Vision 2 is the two I am looking at the hardest. Thanks for the advice on the Benchmades. I have a bit of time due to having picked up a black blade Para 2 camo. It is everything everyone is saying. It has been such a good blade, that I can take my time getting exactly what I want for the next one. I am thinking it must be the 943.

[@brandonsatterstrom7894]

It's nice to see someone illustrate their mistakes for us to learn from. Most of these review goons have their heads so deep into the rectum, and couldn't possibly be wrong or make a mistake... It's really nice to see an honest vid without all the ego-stroking. You have made a fan out of me sir...

[@TheApostleP]

Madtown Cuber Thanks Cuber! I keep learning all the time. In fact, I learned this week not to try to remove the thumb disc from an Emerson with the blade open... 6 stitches after catastrophic lock failure 😣

[@brandonsatterstrom7894]

Ouch... I slammed my heel into one of those stupibly designed giant metal pointy corners on my bed frame today if that makes you feel any better... The worst part is that this has happened before, on several bed frames, and this one was purchased recently... I don't learn well :(

[@19ADAM80]

@@TheApostleP I still got that Emerson with your DNA soiled all up in it.. I was going to have you sent to China to be cloned but they didn’t offer a lay-a-way plan, point of that was so you would be bilingual when I got you back, then the more I thought about it and your feelings on China Town I just didn’t have the heart to do you that way … HA !!

[@CampfireTalk]

Well my friend I felt as little sick hearing your story & I too have had projects that didn't work out. Glad you had some time to step away & re-approach the 940. Sounds like the Benchmade spa treatment will make it better than ever! Very cool to get your channel name etched on it. I believe the new & improved 940 will become the fav for you that it has for me.

[@PimpolloMorales]

You can tell he's hurting because of how much he's smacking his lips. Poor guy, even the best of us mess up sometimes.

[@avaleejeffersonmichael8148]

Yep Noone is perfect that's where all that money we spend on these knives comes in handy#warranty😂

[@floorguys0150]

would taking a little material off of the backspacer fix this issue ?

[@snipexd4964]

My grind was spot on. Thx for the heads up on how much removal that rear portion can take.

[@GravityRoller]

Thank you for sharing your story. Quick comment; just in case you've not considered, many knives have a similar "closing stop" using that same portion of the knife-blade, the ricasso, (liner-locks, compression-locks, frame-locks, axis-locks, etc). Spyderco Para & Military for example use the stop-pin as both an open-lock-stop and a closing-lock-stop. Others, like some ZT's for example, use the thumb-stud against the lock-bar (300-series frame & liner-locks, etc.), so opening up the scale for a "left-hander" to more easily thumb-flip could have similar disastrous results. Thanks again for sharing.

[@JosheyG34]

Can they do the new one in a different steel? Messed up my minigrip would love to get it replaced with s90v or m4

[@CLLeigh]

Why buy a $150 pocket knife and then take it part to change the grind? Why not just buy a knife with the grind that you desire? Why not buy one with the clip you want? Just asking?

[@airtioteclint]

Because the knife he likes doesn't come with the grind and clip he likes?

[@colinohare9837]

Because pocket clip and grind are two easy modifications to make, whereas blade profile, quality construction, lock type, steel type, handle material, and warranty are all difficult/impossible to modify and can’t be found together in other production knives. Custom knives are the only knives that will meet all of your desired specifications and are very expensive as a result.

[@TheApostleP]

I'm curious, Randall... What are you going to have done?

[@fmccaull2624]

keep in mind. only one perfect man hes ever walked this earth.

[@timothywhite9989]

Wrong

[@EdwardValenti]

If that can happen to you it can happen to anybody. Nice to know that Benchmade stands behind their products and offers these services to their customers. I have just started collecting knives and currently like Benchmade and ZT knives.

[@JustSomeGuy23]

I don't even need to watch the rest of this video to know you cut too deep into that ricaso and the blade goes down too far and hits the inside of the handle, when I did my benchmades ricasos I took time to look at all the workings and tolerances first

[@TheApostleP]

I should have called you! 😉

[@JustSomeGuy23]

+TheApostleP I knew you were going to do it I would of warned you, it really sucks when these things happen well at least you know for the future

[@ogenmatic]

Hey, Rob. A thought on your channel & its playlists. I tried looking to find a video with this knife's replacement blade but being 3+ years old I got tired of scrolling! Maybe you could organize by brand the videos where it's just one knife. Just a thought. Keep up the great videos! Ordered my 940-1 from KSF - can't wait!

[@jculley6]

You are one of my sharpening and tinkering mentors Mr. Rob, thank you for all the videos, very helpful especially with the Edge Pro learning curve, that I am still on! I just cannot figure out why you ground on the choil. Was it just for looks?

[@TheApostleP]

Jay Culley Absolutely not for looks. On many 940's (and countless other knives) the plunge grind isn't finished before the factory choil ends. So when you sharpen it on the Edgepro or any other good flat stone, one of two things happens. Either your edge will flare notceably at the base, due to the thicker material there, or you'll develop a recurve about an inch forward of the ricasso, because that thicker material at the base will cock the stone and the leading edge will dig in. My ricasso mod is designed to get past the plunge grind for better edge consistency.

[@jculley6]

+TheApostleP the recurve is what I was thinking, that has happened to me. Makes perfect sense. Your edges are absolute art. I am to the point where I can get a good mirror polish but not nearly as consistent as yours.

[@TheApostleP]

Jay Culley Check out this video, Jay. It explains it in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKbVg5pogrhsrbM

[@GunCollector007]

Just ordered a 940-2. Can't wait!

[@tonyballou]

They did the same for me when I asked them about tactical pen spring replacements (I lost mine while looking for the ink cartridge number.) Truly impressive!

[@justinshallis4349]

With that being said, some lessons are best learned the hard way. I have a 940 on the way. Where and how do I send you my knife to sharpen it to perfection? I'm in Naval aviation and in quality assurance. I'm a fan of your honesty and perfection. Please let me know! Thanks in advance!

[@joeykimball5705]

a few of his other videos have very similar comments, i left one like it as well lol, but he puts links in some of the replies and his rates. he also has a video explaining the process of sending him your blade. just search around on his channel

[@nickdannunzio7683]

Is there a vid on the knife after it came back?

[@TrevorTheRBLXGamer78]

I tried taking mine to an 18 degree edge...my bevel looks huge now because the blade is so fat.

[@TheApostleP]

I guess my "great deal" on the purchase price will turn into an OK deal when all is said and done. It did sort of wreck my Sunday evening though... if hearing my story made you a little sick, you can imagine how I felt, especially since I thought I knew what I was doing the whole time! I literally didn't have a clue I had ruined the knife in the first 15 minutes I was working on it until 3 hours later. I had it all done, all clean and lubed. I was ready to admire my work... SMACK!

[@NNNNabeshin]

My condolences. Thanks for sharing.

[@123colinfrost]

Hi Rob, your candour is a welcome relief in this modern world where so few of us seem to be willing to admit our failings. It was an easy mistake that most of us would have made for sure. Fortunately you made us a great video so we can avoid such future anguish. Unrelated comment, I had a chat with God today after many years of silence. Keep up the good work mate :-)

[@HawkLMT]

Benchmade does have great service, 'cause that's how we roll here in Oregon! They are especially accommodating when the person they are dealing with really knows knives. I'm proud of you that you shared your fail with us. Lesser men would have embellished the story later about how they discovered a flaw, and got in contact with Benchmade and strong armed them to fix it. Also glad you stepped away from it so a good solution would present it's self. I'd have pressed on 'til it was a total loss.

[@TheApostleP]

Exactly right, Chris. Benchmade's customer service system is pretty awesome. This is definitely not a warranty situation, which makes what they do even cooler. They realize that guys actually use their knives, sometimes abuse them and hurt them, but Benchmade has a program in place by which we can bring those damaged knives back to new condition without shelling out for a new knife.  That makes the initial investment for a Benchmade product all the more worth it :)

[@aHigherPower]

Purple, green, black, stain finish, need I say more? I really wish Benchmade would go back to their simplistic tactical designs. I really miss the AFCK.

[@anthonyb2990]

PCL Outdoors & Bushcraft - eh. Black handle and stonewash blade gets so boring so fast.

[@CampfireTalk]

It's still a good deal esp with the personal features you're now getting. I can't wait wait to see her when she gets back!

[@brennbeez]

I enjoy the way you talk about Knives. I hope you don't change a thing.

[@TheApostleP]

That is a bit of a tough one, I think. As I perused Benchmade's Warranty/Lifesharp pages, I believe I read that their $25 blade replacement policy requires the same model number blade to be installed as originally came in the knife. This service is primarily designed for replacement of broken blades not caused by a defect (warranty issue). They might do a plain edge for a serrated edge of the same model, but I don't know that for sure. You'll have to call Benchmade and beg :)

[@TruckerPhilosophy]

Do I spy a Kershaw OSO Sweet back there? That was my first EDC pocket clip knife. It takes a wicked edge. It is still one of my favorites in spite of the cheap looking handle.

[@shatteredcortex1]

Bought one for a buddy years ago. They are great little blades.

[@bobinmontana777]

Still watching your old vids. I have done the same to a knife. Watching Benchmade 940 videos because I just bought one and the Axis lock is very sticky when flipping with authority. Locks up tight, real tight! How would you go about smoothing out the action?

[@mattkennedy8381]

Bob B just playing with the pivot screw and a drop of oil in all moving parts

[@scottkoblitz1230]

I wouldn't of kept slamming the blade into the ti backspacer if I was getting a new blade put in. Wouldn't want to gouge that beautiful purple spacer up

[@TheApostleP]

Where were you the day I did this, Jeremy!?!?!?!?! LOL!

[@wis1024]

My 940 had this problem too. I bought a clone to beat on and it had a fantastic plunge and choil

[@MrGnarman]

kershaw will do the same thing, replacing a blade. they'll do it for about $10 though, but being that it's a cheaper steel in most cases, that makes sense.

[@craiglewis7172]

It's how we all gain experience.

[@brwcty59]

Heck Rob...I've certainly made my share of "genius repairs". As my dad always said -- Sometimes we insist on learning the hard way! The new blade will be very cool!

[@stoneybeek5257]

It never occurred to me that knives would come from the factory with uneven grinds. I sharpened my griptilian last night with a Lansky and the market removal was all off. I went ahead and redid the bevel and micro. I still suck at sharpening though. :(

[@shatteredcortex1]

Yah man, I reangled a Cold Steel Code 4 a few months a ago on my Lansky and one side was great but the other side was horrible. Looking back it probably would have been covered as a factory defect it was so bad.

[@playdrums]

What happened to your thumb?

[@TheApostleP]

playdrums A car door when I was 4 ;(

[@TheApostleP]

Although they have their aggravating quirks (like not shipping internal parts), BM's customer service is truly second to none :)

[@randallkelley3599]

I want to change the blade design from 50% serrated to full non serrated. I have the bowie like blade design.

[@TheApostleP]

Too late, Reaper... it's already in the mail. I did go back and forth a bit on that one, but I'll keep this knife til I die, so I'm not worried about hurting its value. I think it'll look cool with alot of wear 30 years from now, and a faint etched logo on the blade :)

[@3obardThawn3]

DID YOU REANGLE THE BLADE ??? IF YOU DID WHAT DEGREE DID YOU SET IT AT ??? GOING TO DO MINE SOON ...

[@blackopsy9]

BLACKARROW .ASSASSIN Maybe you should reshape your caps lock button first...

[@TheApostleP]

Thanks, brother! ... and you as well :)

[@kibbles306]

My 940 came with a suppperr dull blade with a super steep grind aswell.

[@rideronthestorm8930]

I love the blade. Need to add it to my collection. God bless!!

[@repeat_defender]

good to know!!! you may have made a mistake, but a) you were man enough to admit it and b) you and others (like me!) have learned from it. i know i'm way late chiming in about it, but i haven't been able to comment on or like anything for a long time because my operating system is ancient and doesn't play well with others. i reckon i'll be commenting on a bunch of your older videos.

[@Tonkatroll]

Whats with your thumb nail?

[@jiamiah9756]

Tonkatroll probably fell off and is growing back

[@airtioteclint]

Anybody who works with their hands would not ask such a question.

[@axtra92]

Onmyway2slayabeastibecame1 true

[@TheApostleP]

Ouch!!! Oh well, it was bound to happen sometime. Now you can use it as intended without having to worry about that first scratch or nick.

[@christiannelson763]

Chunks came out of the exact same place to for me. I did no custom work on mine, benchmade screwed me too on this knife.

[@TheApostleP]

Yeah... I should have seen it coming. The sad thing is that most 940's need to have this operation done, albeit correctly. The edge is so straight, it's just a crime to leave the base of it all jacked up and flared out. I don't know why, since the notch is already there, Benchmade doesn't grind these knives correctly, with the plunge grind ending before the notch ends. Grrr!!! I have seen some that do, btw, which tells me it's a production problem, with operators not dressing their wheels.

[@TheApostleP]

A wise policy indeed, my friend. Glad you mentioned it too... I was about to work on a couple of toadstkr's knives today!

[@kennchan9372]

Your left Thumb looks like my T O E !... LOL!

[@TheApostleP]

I sure hope so, biguy :). I'm going to spend about $41 all told with postage and egraving, which is ok when I consider what I paid for the knife originally, and the clip is something I would have bought anyway. So if I have to spend that to make the 940 exactly like I wanted it, and fix my mistake at the same time, I'll count that as a pretty cheap lesson :)

[@stevemoore6245]

its not easy owning BM and being a perfectionist

[@TheApostleP]

Yep, I'm a real genius:(. The new blade will indeed be very cool. I'll try not to ruin it!

[@1allspub]

Oh man... I hate to say it, but I saw this coming a mile away... I thought he's gonna mess up the blade stop! Sorry to hear this... :( In the end it'll be better than new! :)

[@falloutm134]

I would have shit in my pant if that happened to me. this is why I don't modify my folder except for polishing and stripping the blade. Even the pro screw up

[@williambryan6006]

So you knew more than benchmade?

[@randallkelley3599]

Mine is goin' n tomorrow, thx for the info...

[@05generic]

Green is typically not my fav. color but I absolutely love the color of those scales. I guess that is sort of a hunter green. The chunk out of the blade must have been nauseating. Creating problem while trying to solve one is something I am not unfamiliar with. LOL!

[@Prometheus1111]

i've had nothing but good experience with their customer service.

[@chriscorie2001]

That sucks, but thats why you buy a Benchmade.

[@TheApostleP]

Amen :)

[@jeremianlastly9013]

I like your videos but I have to watch them in 1.5x speed, you talk so slow lol!

[@BLACKOPS6391]

😂

[@randallkelley3599]

I better call them, they are on my side of the country...thx, Randy

[@s6133021]

Felt bad about your knife Rob... I own this knife and I still haven't imposed any of my pride over it yet lol hence its still safe and sound.

[@citygreek1553]

you live and you learn

[@tommywatson2175]

can you sharpen mine

[@I..cast..fireball]

should have bought a small fixed blade knife and called it a day.

[@carlosmatos9848]

Only douchebags and cops carry fixed blades

[@TheApostleP]

Well, it did end up being pretty cheap... only $25 for a brand new blade from Benchmade :)

[@knifeman1122]

U messed up the knife. With ur extra grinding. U kinda have to think about what's gonna happen if u do this or do that. Cause if not..that's what happens

[@n9oqu]

Microtechs are a level above Spyderco or Benchmade.

[@micheleharris4768]

Hey apostle p. I should have just said, I don't like sharpening choils, they catch on stuff when you're cutting. Sometimes I say stupid stuff. didn't mean any disrespect, GOD BLESS! P.s. I like your videos!

[@TheApostleP]

chris harris No problem at all Chris. I think it might be time for a video on this topic. Have a great day and God bless you as well!

[@micheleharris4768]

TheApostleP thanks apostle! Glad you got your 940 fixed!! I'm saving up for one! Your edges look amazing, very nice work! That takes skill and patience! I am working on my walk with the lord, and sometimes I shoot my mouth off. Thank you kind sir and fellow Christian for helping me, with stern but understanding admonishment. That is how we Christian's help one another, as the Bible instructs. Thank you. P.s. I have bragged at work about your sharpening skills In the past! and I myself have learned from you, funny how as with men and knives as well, steel sharpens steel, in this way men and knives are both made sharper!

[@knifeman1122]

Yes $25shiny blade. $35 blk blade

[@jaredthompson8188]

Should have them etch " dont diy"

[@aaronrood4508]

God damn man haha, what a shame. About 7 minutes in I'm like why am I watching this, theres nothing wrong. Then it all came together haha, damn.

[@theoturner9327]

I'm sorry, that really sucks :(

[@iaxable]

Don't ever work on Sundays

[@TheApostleP]

LOL! I would have pressed on and done more damage myself, Hawk... but I had to head off to Bible Study of all things! Clearly God was taking care of me once again :)

[@jlbennett50]

I don't know if it's just me but I've owned a lot of Benchmade Knives and that one looks like a clone but I guess he would know if he sharpened it and it took him three hours probably some good steel butt it just looks like a clone to me sorry and how I can tell is that the Benchmade butterfly and we're says Osbourne designs on the other side of the blade is too perfect all of Benchmade rely on you barely can see him that's one way to tell I like to see the box it come into peace out Keep On Truckin brother

[@jasonerickson1033]

That really sucks feelmfor you brother

[@Blueesteel_]

bro you gotta speak up when making videos

[@berretta510]

Haha making a knife pretty ain't always worth it!

[@johnnyfedpost1776]

Buck replaces their blades for $10 plus shipping, and they pay the return shipping.... *TEENAGE SIGH* but Benchmade is still superior to Buck in many ways I guess...😒

[@commandlion8667]

Oops.

[@jojojaykay]

Sad :(

[@TheApostleP]

But it gets better... a lot better :). Check out my later 940 videos...

[@knifeman1122]

Hahah. I did the same to some of my knifes..but I always try on cheap knifes first. Like practice

[@patrickmartin7762]

think about calling benchmade they r awesome!

[@typedeaf]

Please edit out all the throat noises, ineffective story building, and literally waiting for a virtual viewer to answer your questions.Your video has a very good lesson, but its practically lost in the long winded story telling.

[@DUNEATV]

Oh man...fell asleep. Zzzzzz

[@Josephlandon1]

Axis lock 101 lol

[@BLZAIE]

hahahaha..... i laughed... sorry

[@TheApostleP]

+10ringhitter I understand completely. If I had watched someone else do it, I'd have laughed too ;)

[@AV84USA]

Stop the annoying mouth noises when you have a mic on! Ugh!