Benchmade 940 real world 1 year review

[@PreparedAirman]

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[@LanningKann]

Fellow defender here (1995-2007). I also carry a 940. Thanks for the video.

[@johnraygun9868]

I recently upgraded to the 940-1 carbon fiber with the S90V, i believe it’s around 2.4 ounces but seems weird how sturdy it is, loving it ❤

[@JasonKent-n3j]

Thank you for your service I agree with you I’ve carried at 9:40 for five years six years it is an invaluable tool to have on you at all times

[@armenarakelian9876]

Thanks for the review and thank you for your service.

[@tomgarcia9200]

benchmade will send you a free deep carry clip for that 940, just give them a call. Thank you for your service as well

[@mikejones6711]

They don't do that anymore unfortunately.

[@cvltzilla]

@@mikejones6711 you have to send an email. I just got a few in yesterday

[@grizzlycountry1030]

​@@cvltzillaThey haven't done that in years. Unless you paid for it. Ive dealt with them for over a decade directly.

[@StartedAt28]

With that background of experience I have to support your channel brother

[@maxcali863]

Love my 940, I use it more then my Bugout and Para 2.

[@badhombre8383]

940 is perhaps best pocket knife ever made.

[@OLMmedic]

Great vid. Still waiting to see what you replaced the 940 with. Put that vid up man. I am sure lots of us want to see. 👍

[@PreparedAirman]

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[@ksrebelbuck7936]

Just bought an Osborne about a week ago, immediately after carrying it for a day I ordered a deep carry clip from Benchmade, I don't mind it too much, I just don't want it sticking up where it can get hit or snagged while at work, gonna wait and get a few more Benchmades later on like the Bailout, Bugout, and if I can find one a Grizzly Ridge, if not the wood grain handle version will do

[@chris.arellano]

Great video. Thank you for your service.

[@jayphive2468]

Got a bonus recently and blew it on Benchmade knives. An original 940 Osborn and the exclusive from Blade HQ, deep pocket clips, The Infidel, and the Bush crafter 162. I sleep with some of them ❤

[@cameronperrin5591]

I've got the exclusive 940 as well as a jade/m4 griptilion on the way. twins if you will.

[@adamsanderlin5476]

You can get some aluminum scales from AWT for the bugout. It makes the knife feel ten times better in my opinion.

[@Slava_Chornovil]

You have an excellent collection of knifes)))))

[@RM94_]

What would you recommend for fishing, cooking, EDC? BM Osborne, BM Bugout, BM Griptilian or Spyderco Delica?

[@PreparedAirman]

My recommendation would be a Spyderco Pacific Salt its based off the endua 4 but will not rust at all due to the H1 steel. But if I had to pick one from the options you gave me I would go with the 940 Osborne, mainly for the comfortable grip, and sturdiness of the blade.

[@RM94_]

@@PreparedAirman thanks for advice

[@latetodagame1892]

@@PreparedAirman great recommendation!

[@SpecterSeventy2]

To especially cover the categories of fishing & cooking I’d recommend none of those… except for the mentioned Salt. You gotta put oil on your choices and you don’t want to worry about that contamination on a EDC food prep knife. To cover your wants I’d totally recommend a Quiet Carry Waypoint with the G10 scales (*for better grip). It’s under 3 Oz but over 3” blade and with a super performance Vanax blade, in addition to LC200N internals. You’re NEVER ever going to have worry about rust with this knife. Plus the blade is on the thinner side like a bugout so it’s also a amazing slicer. Honestly it’s one of the most amazing EDC knives made if your needs are not requiring a thick and heavy blade for serious abuse duty.

[@johnschneider1860]

I keep hearing about omega springs wearing out. The carry waypoint is not within my budget. I went and rotate a para 2 and a para 3.

[@deroy08]

What’s your take on the full size 940 vs the 945 or bugout mini? I am AF as well, will be everyday uniform carry for me. Been carrying the delica 4 on my belt since 2011.

[@PreparedAirman]

I haven't used the 945 or bugout mini before but from experience with he bigger brothers of both I personally have never felt the need to go smaller. They both aren't very big knives In my opinion. I carried a delica 4 a few years back good knife.

[@alvarodavila9324]

Can u use the osborn clip on the bugout i like the clip on the osborne

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Have you used it for .hunting? How does it work with skinning?

[@bert2530]

Design and ergo’s of the 940 are great. At least that’s my opinion. Bladeshape, handle, used materials etc. make it a really fantastic EDC. Only problem is that they must have monkeys working in the production lines. Never had so much issues with a knife. 25 euro Ganzo’s are better built than this so called “quality” product. First one I got I send back to the dealer in five minutes. Quality control is a joke at BM. Second one I got has been in use for a bit more than two months. And back to the dealer, blade was already off centered. It got bladeplay, which kept on coming back after tightening the pivot, spring broke, impossible to disassemble because of already stripped screws and to much locktite …… So maybe I wil get it back fixed, in a month or two. The dealer is ok. But BM is should be named BS. Maybe they dump the faulty knives in Europe? They don’t answer to emails from their clients there anyway.

[@Buckeyes216]

I never had an issue with mine

[@sputumtube]

The Achilles Heel for these are the weak omega springs. Mine had to go back to BM twice in two years.

[@kylebutterfield5336]

I use my 940 for work and hard task then I carry my PM2 when out and about I love both of them used them both for work and everyday task but something about the 940 makes it a work horse

[@Hunter-ei6ps]

How do you get the 940 so be so buttery smooth when the axis lock is held down. I just bought one and its stiff i dont know what to do. any tips????

[@ogarzabello]

4:55 Impossible. The Triage is designed as a multi-tool that can pry in a rescue situation, especially the blunt tip version, if you make it like the 940 you lose that capability.

[@PreparedAirman]

It's not impossible to physically change the blade profile lol.

[@jamesking561]

I need to see the update on this

[@jimmystewart8505]

What did you replace it with ???

[@asg7861]

Have you thought about getting flytanium handles for your bugout??

[@knicksfan46]

what will be your 2022 EDC knife?

[@PreparedAirman]

Stay tuned! Video will be out soon.😁

[@osafoca]

@@PreparedAirman i got a 535bk-4 for xmas, gives you that sturdy feel. but the 940 looks real nice as well.

[@diezelvh4133]

If i lived deep in the woods i would carry a sebenza. Ease of sharpening and no broken springs. Otherwise it's a 940. My favorite knife is the Glock 78/81. Wish Glock made pocket knives..

[@roostershooter76]

You aren't going to notice "ounces" in your pocket, when you need the tool. I carry a Buck 110 everyday, and don't even notice the weight.

[@PreparedAirman]

I carry alot in my pockets lol check out my EDC video.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

I have a buck 110 and it’s feels super Solid in my hand and not all that heavy in my pocket

[@donlomo]

Very good review!

[@Vincent12]

Great video. I have a custom mini crooked river and a black 940 and I take the 940 every time. I’ve used it for hunting, cooking, travel, opening packages, cleaning horse shoes, cutting bails of hay and even stabbed and killed/stabbed a pesky rock chuck with it. It will be in my pocket at most times

[@latetodagame1892]

Rock chuck?

[@Vincent12]

@@latetodagame1892 yup. A rock Chuck is a large rodent that digs huge holes in Eastern Oregon and other rocky places. If you google Rock Chuck it will show you a picture

[@cocainejames1498]

How did the 940 feel as you took down that brave rock chick ?

[@Vincent12]

@@cocainejames1498 Lol felt pretty good. He was creating a lot of problems in the pasture and it was so hot that our state had a not shooting order out for about a week or so.

[@cocainejames1498]

@@Vincent12 did you have a burial service

[@thepowerwithin2217]

It's axis lock. Not access lock. It's unbelievable how many people call it that.

[@matthewshannon6946]

I've got an original 940 like yours but check out the auto 940. It's really sweet!!

[@Buckeyes216]

Does it close automatically? or is it easy to one hand close?

[@technicianjepp]

Did any of your omega springs ever break?

[@PreparedAirman]

For me no, but I have heard of some users have that issue.

[@eugenevictortooms4174]

I've had omega springs break in my bugout. I think there's too much thread lock in one of the screws, so I can't even disassemble it to replace the spring. It's permanently put me off benchmade knives.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

I’m so close to getting this knife that $240 price tag is steep tho I carry a buck 110 and that’s an $80 knife and I think that’s a lot for a knife although I know benchmade is of supreme quality and will last a lifetime also I’ve heard very good things about this particular model

[@PreparedAirman]

Unfortunately, they have gone up in price a lot! They were originally $160 for a long time.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

@@PreparedAirman still worth it tho so u think ?

[@PreparedAirman]

I wouldn't pay over $210 USD if it was me. I suspect the holidays brought up their price. There are alot of good knives for cheaper But the 940 is still one of my favorites.

[@Buckeyes216]

@@rommelthedesertfox3089nah it’s dated and the handle design is ugly af

[@kevinyoung9557]

Good video. Still recommend Esee?

[@PreparedAirman]

Yes absolutely ESEE knives are my go to for fix blades.

[@Iruduuehshhwuudueu]

Does it rust?

[@PreparedAirman]

It's hasn't yet.

[@dudN8R]

Try Griptillian or Freek

[@mrfox6662]

Thinking about buying this as my first real carry knife. It's good steel, a good shape, good weight, all that. My only major complaint is I think the shade of green on the handles is nasty looking. I like green, just not that shade. I'd probably like it more if the blade was black. Is there any other handle colors anyone is aware of?

[@PreparedAirman]

I think that made different color variations is I recall

[@mrfox6662]

@@PreparedAirman ok. I think I'm gonna end up going with the green as everyone loves it so much.

[@RChero1010]

There is a variant with carbon fiber scales, black G10, or the green anodized aluminum. A black blade may also be available but I don't see it on their site. The carbon fiber scale variant also switches the S30V blade for S90V, for better or worse.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

​​@@mrfox6662there is the great green colored one with s30v blade, black carbon fiber with s90v blade, black g10 s30v blade, limited additions on ebay occasionally with blue/black or blue g10 with 20cv blade and now it's available from benchmade's custom shop in titanium or multiple g10 colors along with options in blade steels.

[@pink-slush6793]

the bugout is so flimsy i’ve been pinched so many times by the handle doing basic things

[@ChrisSmith-gt6lg]

Why do people call the axis lock, an access lock? Is it like cadilladic converter and foilage?😂 Like singing bathroom on the right, instead of bad moon on the rise?

[@PreparedAirman]

Probably be people aren't perfect... lol

[@nineinchrails3361]

The clip is the only con for me. Way too stiff.

[@samiaziz731]

Benchmade 940 so thick behinde the eddge like a screwdriver 😂

[@BeadsbyNicole]

I care about your face!

[@PreparedAirman]

I'm glad someone does! Lol

[@happyknife8785]

5oz heavy LOL.....

[@happyknife8785]

940 shits over bugouts

[@Error-xl3ty]

I care about your face

[@davidbock1801]

The Bugout is a joke.

[@PreparedAirman]

If it is, why is it so popular?

[@blizzbee]

It's quite good but only on light duty.

[@drbilly5133]

Love my slicey Bugout. Entirely different use for it than my 940 or Para 2

[@sdriza]

​@@PreparedAirman need titanium scales for the bugout

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

Benchmade Osborne 940 , and Victorinox Explorer + IS my ewery day cary. I can amagion how many times Explorer +saved me in litle or big situations . Also Benchmade 949 is knife ti go I haw him 10-12 months and its like newe. I hawe Work Sharp and I sharpen my tools and ewery 3-6 months light sharpening so Osborne is always razor Sharp and guarantee on knife is unbeliveble good Banchmade is so good . Im in EU and ewery thing I need thet sent mee , 2 sets of omega springs cos mine one is snap. But knife is work till new come from SAD . Also deep cary pocket clipp they sent mee free. I have Ultratech and its on bench.