The Benchmade 940-1 Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@eriknash8783]

I've been carrying my 940-1 almost every day for 3 years and have had zero issues. I've never even had the need to disassemble it. Wash the action with warm soap and water and drop some coconut oil in there and it runs like a champ. The "long" screws would be almost too small to handle if you made them fit flush and you would have compromised thread engagement. I've owned a ton of custom and midtech knives that last about 2-3 weeks in my pocket. This blade is super useable for multiple purposes and for me, the $285 is well worth a knife that I've actually used almost everyday for 3 years. I have way too many "perfect" knives sitting at home that I will take a loss on when I sell them and they got little to no use. We are talking EDC gear here and if people aren't willing to put it to use and keep it in the pocket for long term, then it really isn't EDC. 1. I know how to sharpen a knife, so I don't need to send it to Benchmade. 2. My blade is not perfectly centered, but its coming nowhere close to those screws you are complaining about. Also, blade centering has very little impact on the utility off a knife that you are actually putting to use. No need to send back to Benchmade. 3. The axis lock roughness wears in very quickly. No need to send back to Benchmade. 4. My springs have not broken in 3 years of continuous use. No need to send back to Benchmade. 5. The pocket clip works and the knife is slim enough that it does not require deep carry clip to be functional. No need to ask for special favors from Benchmade. Knives are made to be used and hold up to intended use. I, too, am an REI member and I purchased this for full retail as I wanted it when there wasn't a coupon in circulation and I have zero regrets. You say it more than a few times that this knife is a Gem, but I don't understand the Benchmade bashing. You must have continued to do it since I've just joined your channel in 2021 and see that your followers and Patreons look for every opportunity to bash the brand in comments and during live streams of terrible knives. A solid American company, employing Americans and providing a quality product at a price that many are willing to pay. They also have a full range of pricing through out their offerings, so you are not forced to spend ~$300 if you want to own a Benchmade...

[@johnagen3688]

Well put.

[@likethewind888]

This is actually a well thought out and mature take. Almost certainly I will never have the skills to make a knife of this caliber, but I’m willing to pay someone $300 to have it in my pocket for life. I also value it’s usefulness and reliability much more highly than fit and finish. I would trade 3 of my $100 knives for this one any day of the week. Some people get really caught up on the small things and miss the bigger picture.

[@newgunguy4176]

"That's the sound of you being able to do better." LMFAO!!!

[@dr.killjoy29]

I thought he was going to sing a song 🎶 for a second. 😂

[@LorianandLothric]

🤣

[@BrentonCarr]

a $270 knife should have zero fit and finish issues.

[@markatkinson9963]

Agreed.

[@Joe-jj3oh]

That knife was 270? Damn I can get a paramilitary 2 for WAY LESS than that.

[@itsjustclayton]

Pm2 can't compare. Much bigger footprint. Weaker tip. I like the pm2, just sayin.

[@Joe-jj3oh]

pelagic fun It can compare in several areas.

[@hunterevans7622]

Definitely. My Techno 2 is just the epitome of production knife perfection. Even feeling like a mid-tech. At $216 it is just soooooooo much better.

[@thomash4578]

Benchmade warantee: "We always get it it right the second time!"

[@profd65]

You don't buy Benchmade so don't worry about it. Just be happy with your gas station knives.

[@Clay-qh6od]

My 940 came with a completely uneven grind, tip was so lopsided. I love the design, but I completely agree with your view on price

[@NickShabazz]

+Clay1393 I'm sorry to hear that you had a similar experience. It's such a shame that Benchmade has got a patent on the Axis Lock. It's such a stellar lock design, but it'd be nice to be able to get a really exceptional quality axis lock knife, or at the very least, a good axis lock at a decent price.

[@NickShabazz]

+Cem Millik If the handles didn't feel so damned cheap, I'd be inclined to agree. And their new G10 Mini-Grips are $150. Which, yeah... no.

[@nachocheese3382]

@@NickShabazz Not no mo! (Greetings from the future)!

[@carmelotansengco4605]

I just got into Benchmade this year. I have a collection of Sp;ydercos. Too many in fact that I sold a lot of them. I first bought a Mini Grip 556 earlier this year and I love it. It's just a bit too small but I love it. I've been hearing a lot of positive things about the 940 so I decided to check out the market. I saw a 940-2 so I immediately reserved it. It was delivered to me last Saturday (08/19/2023) and as much as I love the Mini Grip, I love the 940 a lot more. So glad I decided to purchase it.

[@paulkim3135]

as a 940 owner i say... i 100% agree with you nick

[@tackleberry5402]

Boy Nick, your reviews have come a long way since January :) Thanks for this one, I'm considering this as my next purchase.

[@Smaug1]

Great review. Great rant. I just ordered a 940 the other day, but if the blade grind is bad or there are any quality issues, it's going back. As you said, not acceptable for a $180 knife. Part of the reason we pay a premium for US-made products is that we don't (didn't used to) cut corners.

[@mikecarr1484]

This is my favorite knife . To the point it never leaves my safe. Pretty sad but almost lost it one to many times. So I buy cheap sog, or crkt. For everyday carry .and this 940 Osborn sits in my safe. It has the best ergonomics on the handle I have ever had. Smoothest opening and closing. Love this knife.

[@ZoneCrasher]

The 940 is not just like the other knife, it is quite unique and recognizable. I dislike titanium because it gets scratched up easily, carbon fiber is my favorite - light, strong, beautiful and aging well. Benchmade uses one of the most beautiful CF material in my opinion. Not sure about the issues, I have three 940-1, each is quite good. They not perfect as I am pretty picky, but American labor is expensive, that's why everything is now made in China.

[@johnagen3688]

Well put!

[@andyaronson]

I just picked up a 940-1 at REI. They were having a 20%--off-one-item sale, so the price was more palatable. My wife actually gave me it for my birthday (she's great). Out of the box it was not sharp and the alignment was way off. Shame on Benchmade for putting out such poor quality at such high consumer prices. I took the knife back to REI and they let me open the two remaining 940-1's in their stock. One was even worse than the one my wife gave me--way out of alignment and even less sharp. How can that be? The second knife was much better: It shaved arm hair and the alignment, though not as perfect as it should be for the price, was much better. REI let me trade my dull knife of the sharp one. I really like this knife and expect to get many years out of it, but Nick's review is spot on regarding Benchmade's fit and finish. They need to up their game. My five Spyderco's, though not always as sharp as they should be out of the box, are excellent knives and seem to show a greater sense of pride in manufacturing than the three 940-1's that I looked at. That said, I have a Benchmade Emissary that had fewer problems than the 940-1. It came sharp with good alignment. For what they are charging, Benchmade needs better quality control and consistency across the board. It shouldn't be a crapshoot when one is wiling to drop that kind of hard-earned money on a knife. Thanks for the review, Nick. Keep up the good work.

[@mattlaban4700]

QC issues are not something i've ever had with benchmade. this is news to me. I got a -1 griptillian recently and it was just about flawless.

[@kennyliu3993]

Thanks for the honest review sir. Kinda brutal but...it's every bit the truth, and I appreciate that.

[@uniquesloth7497]

I can get this for 185 brand new. I'm happy that I can come in under the used cost and get a good knife.

[@rcwillow1]

Hi Nick, about 2 years ago I started collecting knives and I've been working my way up to $100 - $300 range knives. For the last month I come across your videos and I've been watching a lot of them. I really like your style and it's very refreshing to see your reviews knowing that you either bought the knives or their on loan or basically and not that a knife company is sending you hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of free knives to say good things about him like most of the reviews that I've seen??? I mean all this as a compliment. Long story short, a couple weeks ago I bought a 940 - 1 and I love it but like you mentioned the axis lock is sticky and it's driving me nuts is there anything I could do or should I send back to have it fixed, what do you suggest? Thanks again in so many ways. Ray

[@adamkuykendall9891]

Are they doing any better today? I just bought a bugout. Sent it straight back. Horrible feel and cheap feeling. I wouldnt give that knife to anyone. I should have bought the the native 5 like my gut told me.

[@General.Legion]

Agreed! Don't get a Benchmade knife at retail price. I do like the design of 940 but the price is ridiculous. If it's around the $100 range it would be great. I can't see myself spending that kind of money on a pocket knife that sits in my pocket 95% of the time. A more affordable pocket knife does the same job, just as good or even better.

[@calebtermorshuizen3046]

Agreed, Benchmade needs to take more time to finish their knives. But I will say this, Benchmade is USA made, that doesn't condone bad F&F but it probably costs more to produce then the Taiwan Spydercos. I own 3 Spydercos from Taiwan and I'm very happy with them, but there is something about my plain old 940, maybe my national pride, that keeps me going back to benchmade!

[@NickShabazz]

+Caleb Termorshuizen Yep, but ZT is American made too with good QC and good prices.

[@calebtermorshuizen3046]

I own Three! ZT is very good at what they do, can't hate on them at all. I buy my Benchmades through a dealer, so I get 40% off MSRP (my 940 was $120, my dads 710 was $100) and so forth. Thats another reason why I think highly of Benchmade, they really offer great prices to local dealers (at least they do these days).

[@refresh77]

Excellent review! Thanks!

[@breydonkokas6778]

I love the new Griptilian 550-1 but I just can't justify paying $220 for it here in Canada. The regular Griptilian is $125 and I just can't spend twice the money to get that 20CV steel. They are charging too much as usual

[@adammaultasch6833]

My 940-1 has a recurve in the blade. Not straight at all. Not sure if I should send it back

[@RegNatarajan]

"Legal pretty much everywhere"... except in Canada. Gravity openers are banned here.

[@13irishsailors]

That sucks....we Americans need to help our Canadian brothers get their rights back. I here Tradeu (spelling?) Is trying to push more gun laws to hide his own problems.

[@Altoadige4dogs]

In Italy all knives are illegal. u can't go out with a knife if u don't have a justified reason... should I say anything more?

[@NoFailureAllowed]

You are able to buy this in Canada. No problem. Found it in a few retailers

[@RegNatarajan]

@@NoFailureAllowed You can buy it. You can't carry it. There are some good KZbins out there about the various knife laws in Canada that you should check out.

[@NoFailureAllowed]

The police are not going to bother you so long as you are being reasonable and not an idiot. If you are known by the law or have a record, yes you will be nailed. But to carry a pocket knife - even Swiss army is ok again so long as you are not doing anything illegal.

[@AuraMaster7]

Haha love the Pawn Stars analogy. Works perfectly

[@boddah2772]

Centripetal! This guy knows his stuff!

[@doctoruttley]

Actually it is the centrifugal force that swing it out. Centripetal is the force towards the center that resists it from flying out of the handle. Like a centrifuge…centrifugal.

[@erichfalke4119]

Is lateral blade play normal in an axis lock? Two of my three have more than a little.

[@NickShabazz]

It's common because Benchmade has terrible quality control, but it shouldn't ever happen. Send them back to Benchmade.

[@elmo82987]

I found it new at the BX for $218 new, is that good for it?

[@gatorkissman]

Got mine on GovX for $190 so I don't feel like i got ripped off, military has it's perks. =)

[@dalelamar7371]

I have a ton of spydercos, and i was perfectly fine paying 150 for my paramilitary 2, 200 for my military, 100 for my manix 2, ect. But yeah benchmades seem to be so overpriced. For me personally, I've just never been that impressed with the 940s that I've handled. And they're really really small in person. I don't understand the whole mini craze. Abd benchmade makes a lot of mini versions of their knives. But even the standard size 940s are really small. Idk just my opinion

[@callawaymichael68]

Spyderco has great fit and finish but can’t get their heat treat right.....

[@dalecarpenter8828]

Did they have it made in China ?

[@clapforboobies5892]

Great vid but the axis lock is actually illegal in many cities because you can open the blade without touching the blade itself. Sucks.

[@adamgreene831]

okay I changed my mind I think ill get a spyderco slysz bowie

[@breydonkokas6778]

Lol love your reviews

[@mathieuboutinbastien]

"it's like a ballisong for those of us who aren't coordinated" lol

[@michaelkraus4135]

With all due respect I close my eyes and you sound like a movie actor from the 1930 -40's .

[@TheFiendRacer]

I love this knife. I don’t think I’ll ever sell it. Awesome steel, light, cool blade shape. Axis lock. So much cool in a small package.

[@killabee-2384]

Nick your so funny lol. Why don't they just send the guy who does the perfect grinds to the end of the assembly line and get it right the first time.

[@Gillysaurxx]

I like how a knife review turned into a 12 min benchmade rant

[@OperationNonsense]

Benchmade with knife centering problem is so common by this point, if I buy a new benchmade with blade perfectly centered out of box, I would be worried I just got a Chinese counterfeit.

[@reklizzone3318]

I got mine for $165 with a deep carry clip on ebay, almost mint.

[@oinnsheathen5684]

Reklizzone probably a fake

[@mc1996]

More than sure its fake, as you may know by this time

[@ZoneCrasher]

There are multiple accounts on ebay selling for around $150. Pretty confirmed those are counterfeits.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

‘This knife is really, really well finished.’ - about a Spyderco that looks like absolute trash. Say what you will about Benchmade, but they look WAY better. I’m BM exclusive.

[@billt7283]

Overpriced knives. They need to step up their game in terms of quality control if they keep charging these prices. Way better knives out there for the price. Just a very standard/simple knife

[@billt7283]

s d this was over 3 years ago. They were sending knives out with crooked fits and fucked up bevels. Haven’t bought one in years so hopefully they’re good now

[@midnightreport118]

You 110% NAILED IT about Benchmade's pricing buffoonery and QC issues.

[@Peter-976]

Nick, I`m not a knife collector but when I need something, I do my research and then usually buy the best with what my budget allows. I am in the market for a EDC knife and your reviews, along with the clever and funny comments, are the best on the web. I have subscribed and as of this moment, I`m leaning towards the Spyderco models. Thank you and keep up the good reviews.

[@Vespertilionidae]

Just recently decided on the paramilitary 2 definitely do not regret my choice

[@darkmaer]

@@Vespertilionidae I grabbed a pm2 2 weeks ago. Very nice quality. Also got the benchmade 940 the REI exclusive last week. I really love both of them. I say people will be happy with either one. But I do feel more comfortable beating on the benchmade since I know they stand behind their warranty and even will replace the blade.

[@KarmaFlight]

Thanks! You just saved me $270. Great knife, but I agree that it is too much considering the issues.

[@edwardnavoy1261]

I agree not spending that kind of money. I think my Kershaw leek for less than $50 is better.

[@droidx6]

@@edwardnavoy1261 haha let's not get carried away there lolol .. the leek is nice tho, great budget knife 100% They also make the sandvik version or a serrated leek if I'm not mistaken. Great EDC knife. Not my style but I respect it.

[@Ryzin86]

@s d $40 production cost... no one is missing out lul dont fanboy trash and mock others

[@Ryzin86]

s d I prefer mid-techs. But I’m not unemployed like s d ;)

[@Ryzin86]

s d the glory of the Internet. Make believe. 🤣 probably wouldn’t be mocking a random guy not buying a production knife if you had any real wealth lol. But good luck bud.

[@frankthetoad]

I know this is a bit of a necrobump, but you made me want this knife so badly. Got it off of reddit for $150 and couldn't be happier. Had to clean and oil the hell out of it, but it's a helluva lot of fun to flip. Just got into this hobby I didn't know I cared about in August of last year and I can't seem to stop myself. Thanks for the awesome channel and extremely helpful videos.

[@tcj2185]

I had my 940 for 10 years, never had a bad spring. My new 940-1 is 100% on point. BM gives a 30% discount to military too. Guess I’ve gotten lucky with mine.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

Little time shift but they do 60% to dealers (I work at a store that sells their product) so i get 60% every 6 months. Anyhow thank you for your service.

[@phillipnunya6793]

Even then, I'm not sure it is worth it.

[@eriknash8783]

@@phillipnunya6793 A knife is worth what you are willing to pay. I've had mine for 3 years of daily use and never a problem. Takes an edge and holds it for a long time. It opens every time with one flick. I can clean it with warm soap and wafer and put a few drops of coconut oil in the pivot and it runs perfect for months. I have Chris Reeve's and Hinderers that break lock with the lightest of whacks, have sticky locks, and are not as useable as EDC tools. I call them to discuss the problems on my $400-$700 knives and they tell me to piss off. If I call Benchmade, they fix the problem without question.

[@phillipnunya6793]

@@eriknash8783 You are paying for the customer service. A lot more. You are paying for a replacement in the initial price. Plenty of other knives sold by other companies are just as good and half the price.

[@profd65]

@@phillipnunya6793 This guy's got the biggest Ganza collection in the world. If it's under $20, and it's a knock-off of an American knife, he's got it.

[@kbproductions8387]

This video kinda scares me, I love Benchmade. But I'm not spending $200+ on a knife that was sent out with huge quality problems. I love all their knives, but I need something that works right out of the box, and I don't want to feel like I got ripped off by spending $50+ more than what a knife's worth.

[@eriknash8783]

What didn't work about Nick's knife? They were all fit and finish complaints that are pretty anal, to begin with. Even if your grind and sharpening is perfect from the factory, you will need to maintain that edge so you better know how to sharpen a knife.

[@kensurfs]

Great review. I own the 940 and it's one of my favorite edc along with the 710. Only wish the 940 and the 940-1 had a lanyard hole. 👍

[@vblack7372]

This is my third Benchmade and my last. Im. glad I purchased it because as a knife it's perfect, but it also screams all the issues with Benchmade. They've gotten big enough where they dont care about the consumer anymore. I got mine unfinished as well. Now that it's working I love it, but im not making the mistake of buying a Benchmade again. It's too bad because they used to be really great, but there's other companies putting out finished knives that are just as good or better than current day Benchmade.

[@a.delome8023]

I know this is an old video but your admission of buying the knife "used" then blaming the manufacturer for its imperfections seem kind of lame. You don't know what if anything the previous owner did with it before he sold it to you. We all know you're a Spyderco fan boi and compare everything to your favorite knife, your Slysz Bowie. Not all of us agree with your reasoning in your reviews of many of the knives you talk about or in your admiration of the Slysz Bowie. I owned a Slysz Bowie a few years ago and while it was a nice knife, it was one I didn't shed a tear in parting with awhile back. For what I paid for it, I just wasn't as enamored in it as you... And that's okay isn't it? My point being; what we all see value in can vary greatly among us and what I'm willing to pay for brand X and not for brand Y might probably differ from yours, and vise versa. Knocking the 940 for the length of screws holding the scales to the liners for example....Really?! C'mon Nick, you're better than that.

[@nickybillou1327]

I thank you for reviewing American knives and American made knives. Given the current climate, its more important than ever to buy American. Buying knives from non-American makers is something I encourage your followers to avoid. Lets help US MANUFACTURING survive the pandemic!

[@johnagen3688]

Amen brother! !!!!!

[@michaelmcclure9350]

Just build one in their custom shop and add the carbon fiber scales in the S9 and you save a bunch

[@appleztooranges]

Would you advise $252 brand new for one? I got a promo for it

[@toddstamos89]

Having to change the thumb stud to a blue anodized one and the pocket clip to a Benchmade deep carry clip are the absolute uglies.

[@losdawg6265]

I agree, no knife that charges 200 plus dollars should have any QC issues. However, I purchased my 940, standard edition, two years ago…and it was flawlessly made. The construction is beautiful, and I have no problem paying the 180 I did. It is my favorite knife by far and I own the ZT 0452CF, the PM2, Delica and Bugout. To me, the 940 is untouchable.

[@thomasreyna7296]

I have had my 940-1 for about two years now and completely agree with you about everything. I recently got a chip in the handle scales on the edge nearest the pivot. Is there anything I or Benchmade can do about that? I don’t want to have to change the entire scale for a little chip, but I don’t know what else to do. Great video

[@BionicWheel]

5:42 nick's accent glitched.

[@r.w.6251]

I’m left handed, so I own more than a dozen Benchmades which are about the best ambidextrous knives available in my opinion. I also love the design esthetics of Benchmades over many other brands. That being said, I do agree there is lots of room for improvement in the fit and finish department at Benchmade...especially at the prices they charge. I have come to look at Benchmade knives as diamonds in the rough. They don’t come perfect from the factory so you have to make them perfect yourself. Every Benchmade I own, I do a complete disassembly, even up and sharpen the blade, file down the long screws protruding into the blade well, smooth the action, lubricate and reassemble with blue lock tight. In the end they are made to be perfect. I know I shouldn’t have to do this but I actually enjoy the process and there aren’t many knives on the market I enjoy as much a the Benchmade.

[@Shadow-In-The-East]

Very informative review! I commented this question on your ZT vid too. I need to decide between this 0452CF and the Benchmade 940-1 Carbon Fiber! What do you recommend for me between the two? I'm ok with either a 3.4 inch blade or 4.1 inch blade for EDC. I mainly carry it for every day uses as well as emergency self-defense as I am a delivery driver and have been accosted in the past. What do you think??

[@PrioritySurvival]

TheRuralJuror69 If you want a defensive knife I would go with a Fox Karambit, but between the 2 the 940 is amazing

[@SeemsLogical]

I think Nick would tell you to go with the ZT 452CF. You get more bang for your buck. It's a sturdier looking blade and would probably help more for self defense since it does have that "murdery" look to it. The only reasons to go with the 940-1 over the ZT 0452CF is if you're a steel snob (S90VN vs. S35VN), you like to fidget with your knives (who doesn't like a good axis lock?), you need a knife under 3 oz. because you don't own a belt or you want carbon fiber on both sides and so not like the mismatched titanium/carbon fiber look of the ZT 0452CF. Ideally you want to at least hold both knives before buying them. Online stores are great for the wide selection they have but you miss out on the experience of holding them in your hand prior to buying them. Pay a visit to the local knife shop before you make the final purchase.

[@eb1247]

0452cf easy

[@Reach1335]

REI coupons ftw.

[@griffinvolk1912]

So other than quality control, would u agree that the 940-1 is the best in the line?

[@trex8693]

Great Review. You're absolutely correct about blade centering. With this price tag, it is not acceptable in my opinion. "Great Design but manufactured crapply" couldn't have said it any better. I absolutely agree with your judgement on the price point.

[@NickShabazz]

+RR3 Yeah. I feel bad, because you know they're trying. But I just wish they'd either realize they're a premium brand and up their build quality game, or admit that they're making value-quality knives, and price in line with the cut corners.

[@cavedog1279]

If benchmade ever priced their knives accordingly, they would easily make up the lost profit margins through just plain output. I'm not going to go buy a 940-1 for $270, but I sure would buy one for $200.

[@carlosmatos9848]

They remind me of Gibson, they're selling $1500 guitars for $2500 but people keep buying because of the iconic name.

[@tristinwilcox9518]

It’s the reason I’m not getting it

[@grizzlycountry1030]

Longer screws like that increases it's hold as it has more threads to work through before it falls or pulls out. Definitely a plus in my book.

[@dunedigger5406]

Totally agree

[@johnagen3688]

YES, thank you! !! People don't have a clue what they're talking about or bashing! !!! I hope the armchair mechanical engineers don't influence benchmade into shortening these screws cuz then we will have an inferior product and screw over the guys who actually buy these tools to use!

[@happyknife8785]

940 shits all over that Spyderco

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

South Bronx accent? Checked out your channel and you have good taste.....Subscribed.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

He know his knives.........Master!

[@billt7283]

HighSpeedNoDrag nah Long Island lol

[@valkyriesurvives5109]

I think it's actually Brooklyn

[@shanefields196]

Michigan.

[@dawhitecastle]

I really need to see your face because I keep picturing Neil on Family Guy....i have to imagine that is who you look like..because you sure as hell sound like him. :)

[@NickShabazz]

+dawhitecastle Hah. You know, I'd hate to disappoint, that's much more awesome.

[@dawhitecastle]

+Nick Shabazz Yeah, on second thought, let me just have that image! hahaha. Anyway, love your channel. Keep it up!

[@NickShabazz]

Will do. Now, back to editing the school newspaper.

[@dawhitecastle]

+Nick Shabazz BAHAHAHA!

[@HatchBackLove27]

This makes me really happy I picked up the original 940 for $170 brand new! I love the 940 but I do agree that the -1 is just not worth the extra 100 bucks.

[@0zmosis2001]

luckily I just now picked one up today for $220 brand new Cecil Clark Knife Company in Kentucky

[@angelstrawn5493]

I won't watch any more videos from guys who obviously never use their knives. I bought a Benchmade because I saw a video of a guy beating it into a 2X4.

[@johnagen3688]

Amen brother!

[@johnagen3688]

Yes these guys should be nowhere near any tools, much less sharp ones ,ie ,knives!!!!

[@kingbones7029]

They're up to $315 now

[@toddles73]

At 5:43 your accent slipped! I think it's a cover. 🤔 Love your vids, Nick! Keep up the good work! I cannot stand Benchmade... Just bought a Grip... piece of 💩. Complete 💩.

[@londiniumarmoury7037]

This is why Benchmade piss me off, here in the UK the carbon fibre 940 retails for £330.00 that's $429.00. Fuck off Benchmade I'm not paying 429 US dollars for something you can't even sharpen properly.

[@mrstarfishh33]

Listened to you and watched knife swap, got a 940-1 for $190 and the guy had just gotten a new blade on it and had the screws cut down by BM.

[@patricksebers7160]

You bastard, you just made me spend $267 at Knifecenter. You are the best reviewer, being from California, we make jest of your east coast accent ; ). Keep it going my Brother.

[@henri6595]

Stop watching his reviews or he'll make you buy more stuff!

[@dinuguan510]

It's 2023 and its price is up to $315 new, and it STILL has the long screws protruding into the blade path. Glad I found it on eBay for $240.

[@jodyrowe8166]

My 940-1 has absolutely zero issues.

[@johnagen3688]

Mine too!

[@tannerholmes1587]

Everyone should do research on ALL future purchases on ALL products. Dont pay for the brand. Pay for quality material and craftsmanship. Your purchases should always be profitable. Not compulsive.

[@chinnzzillanoochie2613]

Extremely late but.. if you don't mind voiding your warranty you can make omega springs EXTREMELY easily. Get some smooth guitar string, a pair of needle nose pliers and something with a cylindrical shape like a nail or a plastic pen and make new ones they will last waaaay longer and seriously dude if they break that easily why trust the people who made the issue to fix it when it's YOUR money on the line. I did this with my bugout and I still cannot fix the blade centering. I love my bugout but as a slaughterman I know what a usable knife should be and what I got ain't it. Great parts (except the springs) but poor assembly Thanks for listening to my TED talk

[@xawobrac]

Despite its few warts, it's an amazing knife. The off centered blade is an easy fix, there are 3rd party CF clips with a touch of blue in them to match the standoffs and even without mods it weighs less than a Delica 4. The current price is $315 (overpriced but not insane) and I was able to get a new one on Ebay for a hair over $250. Well worth the price. I plan to put it on the Edge Pro Apex soon but after 9 months of use it still shaves hair off my arm. The S90V is a pleasant surprise. I agree with your comments on Benchmade's occasional sloppiness but I have yet to find one with an off center grind. Poor ricassos yes, but the grinds have all been perfect. They do have some strange ideas like spring assist axis knives and axis flippers but I hear that Oregonian marijuana is of excellent quality.

[@atomicrock4287]

I just picked this up for $200 new at my local gun shop. I'm loving it as of now, and couldn't pass up the deal :)

[@defundguncontrol9131]

I bought one of these four days ago, brand new. I got it for $222.XX after tax. It's fit and finish is awesome. It's centered right up, couldn't be sharper, and the blade is right in the middle. It's my new favorite knife. And my #2 is my Bugout I bought at the same time. Just wish they had the short deep carry clips more available, because EVERY one of my Benchmades are going to have the clip.

[@MattJonesYT]

They're expensive so people can show them off.

[@jolIyjoeker]

I don’t like the feel and especially the weight of the carbon fiber scales, they are unnecessary on an already lightweight design and the knife is way too blade heavy. I’m excited to return my 940-1 for the original 940.

[@MG-pc8ds]

I just recently started a small interest in getting a few significant EDC knives to have, I decided I liked a few Benchmades the best even though they were a little pricier. My first was the 565-1 mini super freek because I wanted carbon fiber and I liked the drop point blade. Great knife, however, I kept coming back to the 940, particularly the 940-1 reviewed here. Decided to get it and honestly if feels a lot more comfortable and is a little lighter than the 565-1. I actually really like the reverse tanto blade as well. Mine was perfectly centered, had a really good factory edge and didn’t take long to wear the axis lock in properly. It’s my first choice when I grab a knife to carry. Stone wash on the blade is very fingerprint resistant compared to the more satin finish on the 565-1. The freek is a little thicker and shorter in the handle which is why the feel of the 940 is really good for me. My other Benchmade is the Mediator 8551SBK which is also an amazing knife. In all three, the fit and quality was top notch. I agree about the scale screws which seem a tad too long on both the 940-1 and 565-1 as they both have this issue of protruding a bit into the inside of the knife. When I eventually send these in to be serviced, perhaps Benchmade can fix it, otherwise, it’s honestly not a big deal to me.

[@tichy_ocean]

An already expensive knife gets even more expensive once you visit countries outside America. In Europe it costs about 325 dollars.

[@crf450rbulletdavid9]

I feel the opposite of sharpening m4 and s90v. M4 is fairly easy and s90v for the model I have it in is a beast to sharpen. You can not mess up when sharpening on fine stones when freehanding or you will have to go back to the course stone be cause the finer ones ain't fixing mistakes. Anyhow have yourself a nice day.

[@tonydavis5053]

Glad I watched your review, I was ready to order one until now!

[@TheCheesewalrus]

the used market isn't without fault either. along with the good deals I'm sure there are plenty of knockoffs floating around too.

[@christophermiller1844]

I really want to see an in depth response from the Benchmade company to your video, answering all your complaints.

[@meatballsguch]

I’m a sucker just payed 270 for mine yesterday but I had the cash and figured what the hell

[@knifeaddict1014]

Every bm I own they all been center I also got this one pick it up 3 days ago and I absolutely love it

[@adamgreene831]

wow the accent lol ....fantastic review though

[@DarthVirtus]

Don't always agree with your opinions, but I think that's for the best. Definitely agree with you on Benchmade though. Holding that steady balance between being overly divisive and being too eager to positively endorse your latest knife purchase is crucial. Keep it edgy, man. ;)

[@NickShabazz]

+DarthVirtus Hell, considering that there's also a "Why I sold my 940" video, I don't always agree with my opinions. You're in excellent company. But I'm glad you agree here. And that you appreciate the finely tuned balance of my work. Which I'm basically making up as I go. :)

[@Snurker]

I ordered one yesterday, $300 including shipping. Was a great deal since i live in Sweden.

[@RichardHinds-qs2mi]

I’ve admired bm from afar for years. I’ll never pay them that money ever until they get straight.

[@ag1639]

I'm pretty sure Benchmade only honours their warranty for original owners.

[@mrc2205]

In Australia. This knife is over $500. Ridiculous price.

[@MrRaditz182]

I really want one of these but I can't justify the price for what you get thus I go Spyderco

[@robgoose8126]

You made the right choice.