Benchmade 940 Osborne Custom Shop FULL REVIEW/5 Year Review!

[@marccohen5579]

I'm admiring my Spyderco Para 3, which was rescaled with Rick's scale's RC Custom and bladed by Greg at Gersh Blades. It's a thing of beauty. Thanks to two nice guys.

[@tonymaciel7687]

People get the 940 wrong. Just cuz it doesn’t slice tomatoes doesn’t mean it can’t cut. If you put the right edge on it & keep it razor sharp it’s a beast at cutting! But it’s made to cut thru tough materials. Not tomatoes. Strictly a beast of a workhorse ina slim package. It’s hard to beat. I’ve done it all with my 940 and always asks for more! Great video 🤙🏼

[@erictalkington5674]

I'm hooked on the Griptillian. I bought 2 used ones, had them sent in to be sharpened and cleaned up. My second one is on its way back. I also will be getting a mini or two. I'm carrying my Griptillian full size olive drab with black sheep's foot and my brand new Presidio II CF elite with satin blade.

[@CIGARURI]

Merry Christmas Erica! My fave❤

[@ericasedc]

Merry Christmas!

[@floydmorrison2025]

I think you nailed it (no, not someone's Mom, E...get your mind out of the gutter!) when you noted that the main difference between a "regular" factory 940 and a Custom Shop 940 is primarily the attention to detail. A possible analogy would be a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar. A "regular" Fender American Strat made in their Corona, CA factory, IS a nice guitar, but was assembled by probably 50-100 people on an assembly line. However, a "Custom Shop" Fender American Strat, from that same Corona, CA factory, was assembled by exactly 13 people (whose names and bios are listed on their website!), so the attention to detail is MUCH higher, and therefore, the quality of that is guitar is MUCH greater...even though both guitars were assembled from the exact same parts. Of course, the price of a Custom Shop Strat is much higher too. Great video, Erica!!! ❤

[@ericasedc]

I loooove the comparison Jesse!!! Thank you for being the heart of the channel!!!❤

[@timtitus2532]

I've heard that Benchmade has been tweaking their heat treatment to bring out the best attributes of every blade composition. That being said, they still have the occasional flier, prices are disproportionate for nearly every model, "the Narrows, for example " I've never had an issue with Spyderco knives, but that being said I've never had an issue with Benchmade either aside from the prices. Good video, Erica. Thanks

[@ericasedc]

Great info! Thanks for watching!

[@carknelson5895]

I like your choice on the custom build. The satin looks great.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks so much!

[@singingtoad]

Thanks for this in depth review of your 940 knives, I really like the orange scales on your custom one. Take care, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Cheers!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching ST! Merry Christmas! ❤

[@shoresharp8349]

Osborne also designed the Benchmade Barrage. It was my 1st benchmade, it is assisted opening but i took out the coil spring. It opens and closes just like a normal axis lock.knife now. The 940 is a nice edc for the working man or woman.

[@ericasedc]

Yes!🎉❤

[@diezelvh4133]

My osborne emissary 470-1 is pretty freaking kool too. They discontinued them, so I'm keeping it.

[@nicoledodge7240]

That makes me want to get a custom 940!! I still love and use my 945, it’s such a great design!

[@ericasedc]

It really is!

[@nandayane]

I got a G10 940 from REI about a year ago for $140 because they were on discount, I also got a bugout for $120 6 months later as well. It’s still possible to buy an affordable benchmade, you just need to wait a while.

[@ericasedc]

Yes!🎉

[@boringoldman]

Thanks for keeping it real! ❤

[@ericasedc]

Always!!!!!

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

Hi Erica, thanks for the review. I'm really impressed.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for the endless support my dear friend!

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

Hi Erica, how can someone not support the greatest channel on KZbin?

[@mrc2205]

Hi. The Benchmades I’ve bought in the last year or so, have been perfect. I’ve been very lucky so far. I’ve bought 3 minis and 3 original ones. Plus my 940 and 2x 945’s.

[@ericasedc]

Nice!

[@EastCoastEDC]

Great review Erica!! ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ericasedc]

Merry Christmas brother! Thanks!!!

[@davidkurle5418]

Thanks for your thoughts on that one! Today I was carrying an Endura 4 with a saber grind and a Super Tinker. Cheers, E!

[@ericasedc]

Fabulous choice!

[@weouchere8384]

I just bought a 940 today it’s on its way to me!!! Thanks for the reviews!

[@mikep.9371]

Merry Christmas a day late. Interesting on blade differences in heat treatment or tempering. Snowed Saturday night so waiting for it to warm up to shovel.{about six to nine inches from the look of it ... YUK). Had a alpha beast in pocket for a little while Saturday.

[@ericasedc]

Hey Mike! Merry Christmas my brother. All my love to you!❤

[@Knife_guy]

If I was to get a 940 it would have to be the custom shop just because I love the open construction. It’s frustrating that some companies will make improvements to their heat treat but not tell us. We have to figure it out for ourselves. Spyderco Native 4 Magnacut today.

[@ericasedc]

Atta boy!!!!🎉

[@carbonobsessed]

For those that use the begeezus out of a knife tool, like you, that custom would be a must have. Looks beautiful. Love the openness too. Great review Erica. 🤙🏻👊🏻

[@joecalton1449]

that is very cool to hear that thier heat treat is getting better. i wore out one of each blades in my 940's in 154cm and s30v. i love the overall knife, but do not care for thier heat treat. congrats on the new one in orange!

[@ericasedc]

I have watched your review probably 25 times of your two 940’s!!! I love your channel Joe!!!!!

[@joecalton1449]

@@ericasedc good to hear that you enjoyed that video, and thank you for the kind words about my channel! i have watched a couple of your videos now and have enjoyed them also. keep up the good work and if i can help you out with knives or sharpening or something just ask :}

[@ericasedc]

@@joecalton1449 I wanna try one of your scagel’s some day!!!

[@joecalton1449]

@@ericasedc i sent you a message on instagram 🙂

[@shawnshadle8656]

I love my og 940 and still carry it everyday with my soddy jr. Im working on acquiring a super tinker to pair with them as well as a Case trapper with either cv or cs blades like my grandpa carried to round of my collection.

[@ericasedc]

Sounds like me!😂❤

[@RyanHamley-cl6en]

Interesting. This is how i feel about my Buck 110s and Buck 112s and of course my 119. 😂 Ive had Benchmade on my mind lately tho .

[@ericasedc]

CAVE IN😂❤

[@wyldebill7248]

Merry Christmas E 🎄👊🏻

[@ericasedc]

Hey brother! Merry Christmas!

[@bobdegutis302]

I just noticed that the custom shop scales have a little bit of a redesign - they took away the fake bolster - but the standard 940s still use the old scales. It looks like with the blade closed the g10 is a little slimmer near the blade stud. I wonder if they wanted to give a little better access to the studs.

[@ericasedc]

Oh maybe!!!

[@IMGbaugher]

Prices are nuts. I just ordered one in carbon fiber it came out to be 412$. I did have a GOV X discount so it saved me some.

[@ericasedc]

Nice!!!

[@jaylongton]

Another great video!

[@ericasedc]

Thank you❤

[@CorpseGrin]

RIP Osborne. I love both of mine.

[@imatt6566]

Would love to find an 810 Contego.

[@ericasedc]

❤❤❤❤

[@terrillschneider3778]

I’m loving mine

[@ericasedc]

Yay!

[@wbwills2]

Liked & subscribed. 1st video. Dk what your channel’s all about(all knives ,or?)but going to find out.take care. PS. Just got interested in that kind of lock,which lead me to 940s of course ,it really. caught my eye. That’s why ppl lovem so much I guess.. Do have a handful of custom made & other pricy knives that were gifts from friends + Inherited some from father & 2 uncle’s. . . Don’t collect knives,just want 1 & that’s going to be it.think I want a metal handle knife but do like the open back for cleaning. The price… Dk how BM justifys that,& there’s a good possibility i might come across a different brand that is a better knife & better price.?. Haven’t looked around yet .Either way,tired of loosing knives ,flashlights etc,because of pocket clips.Found I loved the civivi paraxis.Always carried smaller drop points mostly.lost 4 in a row!Within a year. Can’t stand to even see them advertised anymore…& they are marketed EVERYWHERE. The worst clips ever!Think they are making them better now.Had to have gotten a lot of complaints. Has crossed my mind to email them ,explain what happened.nicely ,and asking them for a freebie . That aside.Whatever slide lock knife I wind up getting,I going to sew a pocket organizer up when I figure out what I’m gonna put in it. Or maybe,get a front pocket wallet already made and do a wet molding leather thing to sew on the front of it. Not sure about that yet. Capable of doing the whole project myself and wouldn’t mind some of those small powerful magnets in the design.Just a couple little ones to keep coins/a spare house key in one spot and maybe even a tracker since they are getting so inexpensive. PSS . With BM , the small deep carry clip seems like the way to go. For any knife.short & stout,not as much to get snagged & strong enough to take it if you do. Excuse me,WHEN you do get it. snagged on something. .don’t forget to do the coin thing when giving knives. It’s a must! L8r

[@ericasedc]

@@wbwills2 thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@ikeg.7931]

Your OG is the GOAT!! 💚🔥👊🏻

[@ericasedc]

Yessss sir!

[@jjonha707]

I think I need a 940 now

[@ericasedc]

You do

[@terrillschneider3778]

Love my 940 Love yours Love you

[@ericasedc]

I love you mostest T!!!!

[@timtitus2532]

DPS = "Degrees Per Side." For all the Nubees.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for adding this!

[@tommyboy8341]

I want one of these they are so kool

[@nobodynobody6546]

I love my knives and personally own a lot of Benchmade!...I would prefer to purchase an American made product!....Yet there prices are becoming increasingly obnoxious! ...If there going to compete and hopefully they will cause I personally like Benchmade knives!....They need to move to T8 hardware and make sure there quality as far as blade centering and factory edges and action are on Point!

[@ericasedc]

I hear you!❤

[@nobodynobody6546]

@@ericasedc I truly appreciate how real you are in LIFE! Don't ever 🛑 stop being real and true! That is Beautiful!

[@nobodynobody6546]

And just saying you are really cute lady! ♥

[@cjanderson1011]

Just subd!! You are HER!!

[@ericasedc]

Haha!

[@Eskimo8888]

Great Video!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks!

[@nriyo3]

What is the best way to strip the black M4 blade?

[@tylerrohn6938]

I fought the 940 until the 9400 came out. Now I can’t talk myself into carrying anything else, I have tried. I pretty much just watch all your knife videos now because my mom thinks you’re hot.

[@ericasedc]

Your mom is soooo hot omg what a compliment!

[@stevenguerrero49]

Same knifes, been seeing those for a long time. Review some others PLEASE !

[@ericasedc]

You don’t have to watch❤

[@toddguillory692]

943 👍

[@ericasedc]

Heard great things about it!

[@richterknives]

😳😍🔥❤️🇺🇸 the fizzzzzz

[@ericasedc]

Does yours give you the fizz?!

[@richterknives]

@@ericasedc yeppers

[@paullmight42]

My mom hated this view style, she wanted you to know that...

[@ericasedc]

I have NO idea why it flipped this way. I recorded the same as I always do!

[@paullmight42]

haha no worries...it really wasn't that big of deal :)@@ericasedc

[@christopherprice3453]

Unusual wear marks on your knife.

[@mrc2205]

I actually never watched Cody, so I got the bug from you and someone else, probably ya mum

[@ericasedc]

YESSSS🎉