First Look at the Benchmade 945BK-1 Mini Osborne: My Honest Opinion

[@03_austindrake88]

Love the blue with the black. Great looking mini. Benchmade did a great job with the 945. Great video as always Triple E.

[@picklemat4619]

Finally a review of in hand finger grip. Seen 4 video and none did that. The elementum fits perfect in my hand and good to see you did that

[@Orange-yp9bl]

Wrangler dude cut himself with this knife I still picked up it was on sale for $152 the mini Osborne 945bk1 ... 👍

[@TripleEEDC]

You mean all the doomsday prepping he does didn’t prepare him for handling a tiny knife?

[@TripleEEDC]

Great price on that one though!

[@fubargnarly1635]

I have often wondered why they didn't do a mini of the Osborne, like they have done with many of their designs.

[@TripleEEDC]

Exactly! It’s been a long time coming

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Seems pretty cool. Just wish the axis bar was black or blue to match up better. Great video 👍

[@Didier090765]

So yeah this is one I absolutely want so I'm keeping my best eagle eye trained on all European Benchmade-dealers hoping they have some in stock soon. Love just about everything about it, especially the colour combination with the black and blue... thanks for sharing!

[@TripleEEDC]

If you can’t find one and need to buy one from America, I can ship you one (if you’re up for another wait - I can’t believe shipping is taking so long!)

[@Didier090765]

@@TripleEEDC Thanks! Might take some weeks but usually some make it to the EU market, I'll keep you posted!

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[@DuCuirDesLames]

Nice, but I think that the thumb stud is too forward on the blade than the 940 and for the cutting use is not very practical ;) with a small deep pocket carry it will be more EDC's knife maybe :) but first I need to buy a 940(-2) and then maybe a 945 ;) Thanks for sharing :)

[@twai8036]

I have this and for me the g10 is a little too slippery, if it had more texture, it’ll be perfect

[@TripleEEDC]

The aluminum version has a little more texture to it.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I bought one already cause I love the 940, but I have to say that I think the mini bugout that I have just might feel a bit better as well as more secure in hand than the 945. I wear between a large to xl glove depending on the company.

[@anthonycapo1998]

Just got my first nice knife (sage 5lw) and I’m already looking for more knives hahaha. How is the handle durability? I’ve heard that the bugout has a lot of flex. I don’t really like that. This knife looks really nice that.

[@TripleEEDC]

The Bugout scales do flex but the 945 scales do not. I hope this helps.

[@anthonycapo1998]

@@TripleEEDC thank you!

[@TripleEEDC]

My pleasure. You can also check out the g10 versions of the Bugout which do not flex either.

[@anthonycapo1998]

@@TripleEEDC same with the g10 bugout mini? I sorta like smaller profile knives.

[@TripleEEDC]

Yes. The g10 scales for the Bugout are rigid. If you like a more solid knife you might like the 945, mini grip, or mini Freek better than the mini Bugout. The biggest differences with these being handle thickness and weight. From lightest and thinnest to thickest and heaviest, I would use the following order - mini Bugout with FRN scales, mini Bugout with g10 scales, 945, mini grip with FRN scales, mini grip with g10 scales, mini Freek with FRN and versaflex (I don’t like this version), and mini Freek with g10 or cf.

[@tariqkamil7853]

Very on the fence with this. I’m not an axis lock fan, but this and the mini crooked river keep haunting me

[@TripleEEDC]

It’s quite nice. I still like the 940 better but this is turning into a keeper for me.

[@vikingfury2065]

What don’t you like about the axis lock?

[@tariqkamil7853]

@@vikingfury2065 the more the moving parts, the more things can go wrong. Being in Malaysia, it’s harder to get fixed or replaced. And since there isn’t an official retailer in Malaysia and Benchmade doesn’t allow US retailers to “export”/ship to me, and even Benchmade doesn’t list Malaysia as a shipping destination, and they haven’t replied to any of my communications, it doesn’t give me any confidence in any warranty service...more of a rant, my apologies...but mainly for the first reason I mentioned. That said, I’m taking the plunge on the mini Osborne via another knife guy in KZbin who has graciously agreed to assist me in getting the 945.

[@noaholiver8843]

I’m hoping for a 943 version

[@TripleEEDC]

That would be awesome but i think they may be discontinuing the 943.

[@susanjavier2008]

Thanks for the review , I like this mini alot but now that you mentioned an aluminum version is coming out, I'm now on the fence if I should wait, what's your thoughts , I also have the 940-2 , new in box that never had any pocket time because of its size

[@TripleEEDC]

I am guessing that an aluminum version will come out. Nothing has been confirmed yet and it probably wouldn’t be for a little while even if it did, I prefer aluminum to g10 as well, but I have to say I like the g10 on the 945 better than the 940 since it’s smaller. It just works better on a smaller knife. I can’t really put my finger on why.

[@susanjavier2008]

@@TripleEEDC Thanks for your reply , going to save up for this little one and sell my 940

[@ras9182]

Has Benchmade released their 2021 Catalog yet?

[@TripleEEDC]

No but there are leaks out on the internet. Also, I think at least some of the releases are coming next week, but don’t quote me on that.

[@Graham_Rob]

Where did u order those bugout scales from? I’ve been looking for those with the ground out pattern in it as opposed to the plain flush flytanium ones.

[@TripleEEDC]

Rockscale design critter scales

[@Graham_Rob]

@@TripleEEDC thanks!

[@mickkeim4142]

Are these available anywhere? I prefer the mini. From your vid it sounded like they might be out of stock?

[@TripleEEDC]

They sold out quickly. More shipments are imminently coming. Should be in in the next few days. Keep your eyes peeled.

[@mickkeim4142]

@@TripleEEDC ...Thanks

[@TripleEEDC]

@@mickkeim4142 I’m not sure if you saw, but you won one of the giveaway knives in the live stream last night. Please email me at [e-mail] to claim your prize.

[@KnathansKnives]

That's an awesome mini, looks really good! I like the blue liners on the inside! Funny opening and sweet 940 collection! 🍻🍻

[@eric_4_edc147]

Hey, I wanted to get with with you about a REK reblade

[@TripleEEDC]

That would be amazing! Please email me at [e-mail] to work out the details.

[@eric_4_edc147]

@@TripleEEDC sent you an email.

[@63arizona1]

I'll keep my 556 mini griptilian. I do not like that split arrow clip it's cheap. 940 silver clip would look nice on that knife .

[@TripleEEDC]

Benchmade will send you any clip you want that they make if you call their customer service and ask nicely. Technically they charge $5 but they often waive it.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

@@TripleEEDC They stopped the freebies. The only one you have to call for is the split arrow pocket clip. The rest you order on their website... Benchmade Knife Accessories, Pocket Clips & Sheaths | Benchmade Knife Company www.benchmade.com/accessories.html

[@grizzlycountry1030]

The split arrow is actually one of the strongest clips they have and was designed by warren osborne himself. That's actually why it's on the mini as the salute to him. I love the split arrow pocket clip with black oxide finish.

[@EthanRuinsEDC]

So many osborn that i cant afford at the moment

[@TripleEEDC]

The Benchmade 943 was the first real knife I ever owned and I had to save up for it with my job working in the kitchen at Red Lobster. I was actually about your age at the time. You’ve got plenty of time to build the collection and if you’re doing to be deployed, you should have some funds saved up to get you there by the time you return...or you could stay tuned for some giveaways 😉🤫

[@EthanRuinsEDC]

@@TripleEEDC planning to do a giveaway at 100 sub before i go for basic training

[@TripleEEDC]

Hopefully you got a few subs tonight. Just curious: do you plan to keep the channel going while deployed?

[@EthanRuinsEDC]

@@TripleEEDC will try to if i have the chance to record, might just record some early and have them go live when deploy. Have to think about it and see if i can still record or not.

[@Didier090765]

I was on the fence too for months on end about the 940 (costs around $225 here in Europe) and after I got that the same happened before I recently pulled the trigger on the 943... As Triple E EDC said you've got plenty of time to build the collection, and in my experience something you've saved for is usually all the more valuable and precious once you're able to actually buy it!