review of the benchmade 940 after 10+ years

just some thoughts about the benchmade 940 after 10+ years with 2 of them.
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[@TheDeadRabbits1]

I agree with you on the cost duration. At 10 years, your $200 knife is at $1.66 per month. Say you bought a $50 knife and it lasted 6 months before breaking. Then you spent $8.30 per month of use.

[@coleblattner8281]

And you actually enjoy using it

[@TarmanTheChampion]

ive had mine for 15 years

[@ringbadingbingrading1181]

My old man has been carrying a cheap chinese Spyderco for 10 years and it's held up well. Get it from a good company and it doesn't have to be 200$. That being said I love my expensive knives.

[@donutves]

Exactly, I bought a $30 Gerber and the tip ended up breaking 2 months in at $15 month. Saves a lot to spend a lot

[@johnfaustus1]

The massive flaw in your argument is the assumption that the $50 knife wouldn't also last 10 years (or more). Assuming comparable steels, there's no reason it wouldn't. Even poorer quality steels can easily last decades if not abused. That aside, BM has always been, and will likely always be, over-priced _generally decent_ knives. You don't buy BM because they are great knives or great value, you buy them because people tell you that you should. BTW, I've got a $20 Gerber from 15+ years ago, used daily for farm related work.

[@woodentulike2no]

I know the videos over 6 years old but it caused me to go buy a Benchmade 940 today and I already owned over 200 folding knives but I can already tell this is going to be one of my top favorites thank you so much sir for taking the time and I love the way your shop looks in the video it's very cool 1:28

[@joecalton1449]

i hope yours gives you as much good service as I have gotten out of mine :}

[@woodentulike2no]

@@joecalton1449 Thank you Sir.

[@Chingus696]

Thanks for the review. I've carried a benchmade 722 for 16 years and run it across a stone probably every few months. In between sharpening I strop once a week or after a day of hard use. You don't need to remove any blade material to keep it sharp. Belt sanders are for an initial sharpening only! Lay off the belt sander and your blade will never wear out... stones and strops don't remove any noticeable material if used correctly.

[@samyanelli]

does anyone else actually LIKE the camera quality and the camera aesthetic? it brings back memories 😭

[@jawnjinski]

I honestly do.... bout to dust off my old camera

[@stoneblue1795]

It is very retro. I kept looking at the date (before I bailed on this video), thinking, this is from 1987, right? ~yet it was posted last year. Maybe have one less model 940 but get a new camera. ..

[@carlosmatos9848]

Yep, I don't need 4K or 1080p, lol. It's a great knife and he made a good point.

[@axeinthegame6853]

1:1

[@JamesStephen710]

No. Not at all.

[@FredPrana]

I think you are the first one with a 10 year + review. :D Would give ten thumbs up if I could. ;)

[@joecalton1449]

thanks for the kind words!! its probably not all that common for the 10 year reviews I bet. I will probably do one here soon on the victorinox tinker as ive carried that one at least that long also.

[@mikerowlett7095]

I just broke the tip off my Benchmade 940 also, Benchmade only charges 25 bucks for a new blade? That's awesome, I'll have to call them on Monday and do that

[@Skinnymoose]

Joe Calton I've been carrying a victorinox since the 80's unfortunately I've probably lost 10 of them in that time at least. Like you I carry it in addition to a larger knife, mostly for the tools...Soft steel but a decent knife for the money.

[@coloradohikertrash9958]

I just got a 940. It is without a doubt the finest pocket knife I have ever owned

[@joecalton1449]

congrats! I hope yours gives you as good of service as mine have given me.

[@richterknives]

Just watched this again for like the 10th time in the last 6 years lol. Still a great video. Classic to me. I finally got a 940 a few weeks ago and love it.

[@joecalton1449]

Glad you enjoyed it! and good to hear that you got one and are enjoying it!

[@tonydavis5053]

Have never considered a 940 till now, thanks for your review.

[@RolandsDad]

I feel like near every Benchmade owner has a story with their knife. My first was a 530, which I spent money I shouldn't have on and lost when it fell out of my pocket on the freeway (motorcycle). I spent days going up and down the shoulder looking for it and it was lost. A year later I would get the 531. When I was around 18-19 I first saw one and I knew I would own it. It's a shame it's a dead design now, as I think it beats their Bugout line in spades, save being 531CM over S30V. I'm finally going to update to the 9400, which is the automatic version of the Osbourne. I can say that Benchmades hold up, retain their value and the axis lock is phenomenal. I don't baby my knives and it's held up to a lot for being such a light knife. I own one other Benchmade and it too has been living up to the task. Simpler still about this particular knife; I'd heard about Osbournes before I even knew Benchmade produced them. It's a hard knife, and I'm looking forward to mine. Cheers

[@Residentstrangr]

Got a similar story. Got a benchmade infidel $500 or so. Loved it super fun to show off stupid expensive and kept getting pennies stuck in the tip where the blade pops out. Then one day I lost it…… The temptation to buy a replacement hasn’t left someday I’ll have $500 my wife doesn’t know about and it’ll pop up in my pocket again :). For now rocking the 940 carbon

[@mrmaxx4400]

Impressive review- 10 years of use! Really enjoyable. Thanks

[@curtislakin185]

The 945 aka the mini Osborne is always with me. Great review!

[@joecalton1449]

Good choice!

[@devonmcclanahan4458]

Best 940 review ever. Also been using mine as a light hammer since I watched this and it hasn't even scratched the green coating yet, so tough for such a light weight slim knife. Love it.

[@mikecarr1484]

Mine is 15 years old ..original blade . And I took the tip off by accident. Benchmade reground the blade once for me. Still original s30v. I do not know how you grind off the blade that much. Just ceramic touches up the edge. No need to regrind blades ever really. Nice knife though. Served me well. I retired mine last year ..still razor sharp hair shaving. Sits in my safe now ..

[@overtheradar]

I bought my first 940 twenty years ago but some baggage handler stole it along with another knife and two multi-tools ten years later. I really missed that knife but did not get around to replacing it until a few weeks ago when I bought a 940-1 on eBay. Found out a few days later about the counterfeit market for Benchmade knifes. I think my 940-1 is a counterfeit because the fit and finish is just too good. i Never minded the fit and finish of Benchmade because I loved the knives so much otherwise. My first Benchmade was a 710 which a few years ago I made the mistake of taking it apart and couldn't get it back together. (I'm a horrible tinkerer) Sent it to Benchmade for sharpening and reassembly. They were in the middle of moving and ran way behind on reconditioning work and returned the 710 to me in perfect working order with the check I sent them because of the delay. I also have a Benchmade Rukus II Auto (9600SBK). I have a few non Benchmades, my favorite being the Spyderco Manix 2 in CPM S110V. I just ordered two more Benchmade knives; the 535-3 Bugout and the 9400 Osborne Auto.

[@joecalton1449]

that stinks about your stolen knives. but I hope you enjoy the new ones!

[@jasonclark8921]

Thanks for the upload and keep the great videos coming.

[@danielduckworth3100]

I know this is an older video, but this is a great review. I own 2 of them. Loved what you said about the muscle memory. I was out with my kid a few years ago and a dog came running at him. I didn't have my pistol at the time, but let's just say the knife came in very handy. The dog was minimally harmed, but it certainly encouraged the owner to come out and deal with their dog before things got worse ;)

[@danielduckworth3100]

Be careful buying these off of eBay, there are a lot of fakes out there.

[@joecalton1449]

glad things sound like they turned out ok for everyone. muscle memory is huge for me

[@KillerM1979]

I consider the Osborne 940 as one of the best EDC knives around. I currently have 3. I just love them. The G10 model is even better then the regular one. I have put deep carry clips on all of them. BM will send you free ones. And that changes it from a good knife to an awesome one.

[@esoteric5277]

16:13 Why ever do people call this a reverse tanto? To me it's more like a speyblade, or a clippoint, or maybe a revised droppoint ... Isn't a tanto defined as a having to separate grinds to the lenght and the tip of the blade? In any case, thanks for the review. For highgrade knives is the longterm use reviews that really matter👍 Ordered my second Benchmade and my first 940 today🤗

[@craze77]

Bcoz it looks like an upside down tanto - the way the spine drops down to the tip to form the 2 different edges 👍🏻

[@esoteric5277]

@@craze77 🤔I beg to differ😕 I have a few 'tanto' blades and they look absolutely nothing like an upside-down 940 🙃 On the other hand, have a look at a traditional folder with a spey blade and tell me that doesn't remind you of something? But I guess that's a moot point😅 I suppose 'reverse tanto' is somewhat justified by the fact that it's intended to have a strong but stabby tip, much unlike a spey blade🤪

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

It’s literally called a reverse tanto blade from benchmade themselves so yes it’s a reverse tanto

[@apass2803]

Can we get a update video these are beautiful knives

[@joecalton1449]

well only a couple years after making this video I started making my own liner lock knives, and carry one of those most of the time. so there isnt much to update.

[@apass2803]

@@joecalton1449 my omega springs broke after 3 weeks of ownership shit knife idk how yours lasted 10 years

[@davecros4887]

If you want to have a knife that doesn't intimidate you want a little Gerber EAB. I keep one in my jean's watch/change pocket and use that for basically everything. I keep another big blade knife in the main pocket and nobody ever sees it. The blade stays pristine since I don't use it and it is there to save my life if needed. People have asked if I had a knife on me and I whip out the little EAB. People think that's all that I have on me. They don't need to know. I understand, not wanting to intimidate. When your intentions are good but you have a scary knife people can get uneasy.

[@joecalton1449]

nice choice! I carry a victorinox tinker, and use that when im in a spot like that. folks see the red "swiss army knife" and dont think as much of it, probably because it has tweezers in it :}

[@hickok2227]

I have carried my 940 for 4 years. Thanks for the review, and for giving me confidence to use my 940 harder.

[@anilthapa5631]

Now this is an honest insight.

[@BillySAw951]

Did you buy it at the Moreno Valley Mall at Grommets Cutlery

[@chadengelhardt5809]

Joe, after more than a decade I'd say you are speaking from real experience. Neat to see what kind of production knife meets the needs of a custom knife maker.

[@joecalton1449]

thanks for the kind words Chad! yes it is a really good knife, I suppose I would not have carried it for so long if it wasnt. but I think I may just make a new blade for it here soon instead of sending it back. then it will be a perfect knife :}

[@TarmanTheChampion]

They didn't let you keep the old blade?? Why?! What if you just wanted to buy a new blade and had it sent out to you for you to replace yourself? BTW my 940 I've had for 18 years and it has the s30v steel.

[@joecalton1449]

they would not let me keep it, and would not just send me a new blade for me to swap out either. thats why I just made a new blade for the second knife.

[@wbwills2]

I didn’t quite catch the part about you wanting to keep your old blade for sentimental reasons. I was in the yard sharpening lawnmower blade and some other yard tools,so I was distracted during that part I suppose because I surely didn’t hear you say a word about making your own blade for one of the 940s .You make knives so that’s something that you could do. I was listening about how you harden the blades to different hardnesses on different parts of the blade on the knifes that you make. That sounded interesting. If you were to take the knife apart to work on it & happened to misplace the blade somehow,wonder what they’d do about that.?.doesn’t make a lot of sense to me,but if the boss says to do it that way,that’s the way its done. Anyhow,this inflation is really started to sting here lately but since that patent on that kind of lock apparently ran out at some point recently I think, I started seeing these switch looking things on all kinds of knives online.called all sorts of different names but they all seem to so the same thing as far as I can see.Sooo ,looked into a few drop point knives with that kind of lock & that’s when I kept hearing mention of BM 940 & bugouts.but once I saw the blade design of the 940 im ready to try one out. I think twice for instance about jabbing a civivi paraxis in the ground to dig out a deep root. Those really dark colored thin thorny viney things that have a root system that is like tubers or something. I can’t stand that particular plant because it will trip you up and tear up your shins and depending on how old & big it is it can get you from your shins all the way up. Face & all. Even got me in the eye when I was a kid.just a scratch & it healed up.That’s most likely why I have such a dislike of them. When im walking around the woods on my land ,If I have time I stop & dig them out when I see them.& if you don’t get the all the roots,they come back even stronger. You can probably pull a car with them as is. Didn’t think id be ranting about a vine today but that particular task is what I first thought of doing when I first saw a 940 .was around the time the knife guys were coming back from a big blade show a while back. Atlanta I think. You mentioned that the clips are good. That’s important & because civivi didn’t think so,i lost 4 of those paraxis knives ,well inside of a year . I have sprung a clip here and there but nothing like with those knives. Never felt 1st 2, bent the 2nd two back into shape once apiece but didn’t feel the second snag,very soon after the first. Every other knife I have ever had would let me get by with a clip bend back until I had time to scavenge one from a knife I didn’t like. Paraxis just appealed to me more than others.in a good while. Your a maker & all into knives. You know how there’s one every now and then that talks to you. .+ Never carried a folder quite that big & liked a few things about them. Last one was a damascus model i found on sale. 100 & change,I got for a tad over 50. But same flimsy scelotonized clip.They put different clips on them now I think. Less cutouts & maybe better metal. Have a bad taste in my mouth with them now . They market them so hard i cant go online without seeing them everywhere. I need to run now. Had a question. But got of track & have to get back after it. Take care.

[@krumbers]

Just got a 940-2!!

[@troypierce3967]

Kellen u still loving it?

[@tobiasfunke3357]

u still loving it?

[@ChrisJohnson-ht3gx]

Has Mr Osborn, the designer passed on to the good lord?

[@joecalton1449]

I heard that he did a couple years ago

[@ChrisJohnson-ht3gx]

Joe Calton ....January 2016

[@joshstarkey8883]

An assisted opener's spring holds it closed, so it should actually have less of a chance of opening in your pocket than a lot of manual knives.

[@robboss1839]

Josh Starkey I disagre

[@onpointedc4744]

It’s a classic, just put a video up on it on my channel too. New sub 👍🏻

[@curtshaylor7820]

I'll check it out

[@roninair]

Great review ,one of the best on the 940

[@LIVE_BHOP]

Wow what a cool video! I hope i have mine a decade later!!!! What a superior product!!!

[@Mc007Queen]

I have the same knife and I have another Benchmade that has a swivel lock on the back handle where you can lock the blade shut or lock the blade open I like to have that on this model

[@whatmakesittick8362]

You know?

[@Al-ds3sw]

Great video I love the 940

[@bladecollector7]

Only video on KZbin like this for sure and I've seen every 940 video

[@theariesexperiment4642]

S30V for $25 ????? WOW!!!!

[@joecalton1449]

i think that is what benchmade was charging for a replacement blade last time I sent one in, yes.

[@mccullenj]

Your Carter pattern necker looked like Damascus. Are you making Damascus regularly?

[@joecalton1449]

good eye! that one is my first Damascus blade, 15n20 and 1095. I think I made it about 6 months ago or so and it is so far doing pretty well. I've been working on getting caught up on my orders lately, and hope to spend a month or two practicing on making Damascus here in another month and then hope to start offering it reguarily.

[@mccullenj]

Joe Calton It is a really good looking knife.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Good review

[@Heizenberg32]

Releasing one video per day is how you get views / subscribers. But nobody can make a ten year review every day. I appreciate reviews like this for the rare gems that they are!

[@nohero178]

That's not at all how you get more views and subs. I know the intent was genuine but perhaps pause before speaking on things you know little about.

[@xawobrac]

Benchmade needs to pay you for this review! My favorite knife and the BEST review!

[@MrKinghuman]

15 year review?

[@TheTexan84]

Fantastic review sir. I found an old beat up first generation 940 in the middle of the desert at Fort Bliss, then took it to Afghanistan. It is a flawless performer. The 940 has been, by far, the best knife I've ever used.

[@REAPER3fitty]

915 native here. That's cool!

[@BX138]

I've noticed people who need to buy another 940 have to because they lost it, not because it broke or were out. There's a lot of loose 940's out there!!!

[@GreyRock100]

I've always been worried that the button lock/axis lock knives would be a pain to use in messy environments with sand and grit etc. I guess I was wrong lol

[@barrygolden9823]

Thank you for your service!

[@unknownalias5538]

@@GreyRock100 the kid only used it to open mre lol . There's no use for a knife other than cutting 550 cord

[@FormedandSmelly]

Cutting stings or making a sammich would be leap years ahead of what the vast majority of "unboxing experts" have to offer. Yet some how by just looking at a knife they know what it can and can't do, how it will hold up over time, and whether or not it is a good value. Slays me every single time.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Bm940 is basically the AK of knives.

[@AtafalWonder]

I thought the Böker Kalashnikov was "The AK of blades."

[@carlosmatos9848]

@@AtafalWonder Lol, that knife sucks. I would only carry that knife in my pocket if I wanted a free vasectomy.

[@desertfoxxx98]

@@carlosmatos9848 if it cuts its good enough for me.

[@shadowcastyt]

Carlos Matos depends on your definition of sucks, it’s not a fantastic knife but for $50, it’s great

[@rlanger3108]

What about the Cold Steel AK-47? Seems like that would be the AK of knives.

[@Treemaster16]

I don’t know what happened but I will explain my story I had the bench by 940 with the carbon fiber handle I was digging around in my pocket pull hand out blood squirting every where and I cut a small artery in my pinkie, so when I carry a knife I dont carry anything else in my pocket and I dont dig around my pockets anymore.

[@joecalton1449]

that does not sound like a good time at all, and I hope it doesnt happen again.

[@bradleyudziela7572]

I wish I had the dedication to carry the same knife daily for 10 years.

[@jaytea3613]

see you in another 10 years for 1 review. LMAO

[@NapoleonDynamite69]

Jay Tea here we have a 30 year benchmade review you can see i have a sv180 steel

[@Fochit8611]

you're camera seems to be 10+ years old

[@mxpackard]

jed pad your

[@seanb6986]

mxpackard *MaxPackard

[@aaroncabrera8949]

jed pad Your typing skills make you look 10 years old.

[@zodoGames]

Burn

[@louismaximum9496]

Your comment seems to be 1 year old

[@MrNorthstar50]

I am glad to see someone that really uses there knife.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen8414]

I‘d really like to see them now, used even more. Can‘t wait until mine looks like these.

[@Biwic]

i watch this video every few years and get amped up all over again about owning a 940. greeat review!

[@joecalton1449]

the 940 has treated me pretty good for a long time! thank you for the kind words!

[@happyknife8785]

Love a long term review, nothing more pure.

[@PierreJeanLevy]

Hi sir, nice listening to you talking relaxed and positively about an very well designed EDC

[@jameselliott8541]

Haha, fuckin muricans. "I've worn a tenth of an inch off" All of a sudden y'all are measuring in tenths now but still won't convert eh? Kills me, hahaha. Moon units will only get you that far buddy, they'll crash you into mars though. Good review though. Wish you had some M4 steel so I could know how that holds up. Big thumbs up bud.

[@grumpyuncle.]

Beautiful pair of 940s Joe! Good well-used knives should be full of dings, scratches, and nicks. Just like scratched up vintage Fender guitars, there is something special about a knife's wear marks that tell the story of its use in the hands of its owner. When my Grandpa passed, he left his small Case pocket knife to me. It was worn hard, sharpened on a course grinder wheel (yikes!), with worn bolsters, and a bit of rust. A cherished keepsake for sure. Good on you for using your knives, and keeping them serviced enough to continue performing.

[@joecalton1449]

thanks for the kind words! I have my grandfathers pocket knives also, his favorite was a very small shrade with 3 blades, and the main blade is about half the width that it was when new, and it is a beautiful knife :}

[@craftybynature3760]

I just got mine this year 2020 .. I wanted the aluminum handle because I love the beat up look over the years.. thanks so much for this great video..

[@conradsmith9332]

Yeah I love how these knives look after a few years.

[@tobiasfunke3357]

Same. 2020 purchased from BHQ

[@johnd9357]

Same! Owned one way back in 2012 but sold it. Just got another last month and been carrying it daily. Along with other knives of course, but this one is with me every day. Last week it fell onto the floor along with my Benchmade freek. The freek’s blade smashed into the green scales on the 940 and put a large gash in the aluminum.....and also a nice scratch on the finish on my freek’s blade. I was pretty upset. But oh well, they’re both hardcore users now.

[@colonelaengus7005]

@@johnd9357 i have the multi knife and everything i can put in my pocket problem too. I usually carry 8 blades on me at all times. one on the neck, two pocket clipped, two in the boots and the other three are a small multitool inside the pocket and two larger ones in holster clips on the belt. None touch each other and I could add two more in my back pockets if I chose and if things got really bad I guess I could carry one in my butt. 🤔

[@TeensierPython]

I bought a 940 back in about 2000. I have taken it on multiple combat deployments, been everywhere in the world. Only thing i don't like about it is the blade always feels a bit "wiggly."

[@warmachine_1396]

You should be able to fix that by tightening up the axis lock scew some. I would try that and if it doesn't work have benchmade fix it for you.

[@michiganedge4770]

great video just got my second one also. it is the perfect EDC knife indeed

[@diezelvh4133]

Almost 2024 and I'm still carrying mine! Countless years later. I do indulge in a Spyderco Delica 4 in k390 too.

[@Lasurge1982]

Hopefully benchmade never stops making this knife. Have had mine for about a year

[@shadowcastyt]

They won’t it’s there most popular blue class and has been for 20 years (Shouldn’t say that the bugout and griptilian line are huge as well popularity wise but those 3 are pretty neck and neck)

[@nanettebarling1222]

I've got two 941's from 2000-2003 one is teal blue and the other is red. Not the 940-1 but the 941. They both have 154cm and I haven't had to do anything but strop and maybe use a 4000 grit ceramic stone. Plus it's a different style blade. My favorite Benchmades!

[@fireemblemistrash75]

That red one is a rare one

[@paulb322]

Great review ! 2 thumbs up . Nice to watch a review from someone who has really given the 940 a chance to live up to it's reputation .Think I would stop just short of using the butt-end for a hammer - lol .

[@userer4579]

My Benchmade knife (mini Barrage) has assisted opening. It has a lock so it can't open accidentally. The lock can also be engaged when the blade is open to prevent the Axis mechanism from moving during use. I've been carrying this knife every day for over 6 years. I often carry it unlocked and it has never accidentally opened in my pocket or in any other situation such as when it has been clipped to the front of my PFD. As far as opening it quietly as you discussed, I can open it one-handed without making a sound. Benchmade's assisted opening knives work very well, I don't know about other brands. If a person wants a knife that has assisted-opening, there is no need to shy away from it--at least with Benchmade's Axis design.

[@lifenature5463]

Great video, thanks. I bougth my 940 with 154 CM steel about 12 years ago, did not carry it much because it is illegal to carry any knife in Italy and also I like to rotate my collection of 20+ knives. Still one of my favorite, if not the favorite.

[@jayhorton4275]

Great review! I'm a chef (and, it seems, late to the comment game) and I got my 940 for Christmas last year. It kicked the Mini-Grip and the Rat2 out of my pocket the first day. The 940 just disappears in my pocket until I need it. I'm with you on trading a bit of blade play for an easy open. 100% recommend, and 100% subscribed!

[@willieboy3011]

Congratulations on being the only guy who does not want a knife to open quickly or who thinks kids are scared of them. Different strokes I guess. Good info on the exceptional durability of the knife's function ability and the company's blade replacement policy. I also have had liner locks fail but not the AXIS lock. I like the Benchmade 810-1801 Contego, 3.9" M390 SS Satin Plain Blade. (

[@CrashCarson14]

My question is why did you buy it 10+ years ago? I got mine a few years ago but I did a lot of research beforehand through the forums. Took me awhile to learn benchmade, and longer to justify the price.

[@joecalton1449]

from what I remember, I had just lost my favorite knife at the time, a gerber easy out in ats34, I think I was unloading branches out of a trailer and one of the branches must have caught it and taken it out of my pocket. I had carried that knife for 5 years or so, and the easy out before that for 5 years also. I bought another easy out, but the steel wasn't as good as the ats34 and I couldn't find another one like it in ats34. my wife and I had gone to the mall in fort Collins co, and there was a knife shop there. so I went in to take a look. I was not a knifemaker at the time, and so couldn't just make a good blade like I can now for whatever knife I liked. when I picked up the 940, something about it just clicked with me, and seeing as how I usually carry a knife I like for a long time, and I had just gotten a pretty good job and had the cash, I bought it even though it seemed mighty expensive at the time. it was one of the best knife purchases I have ever made.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

The benchmade 940 is considered to be the best edc ever made that’s why

[@jakemccracken347]

The first pocket knife I owned was a Benchmade Griptillian, Carried it and abused it for about 6-7y up till loosing it on a camping trip with my scout troop. bought it on the army base my mother was stationed on, $40. After a while of treating it crap I was pretty sure something was going to break eventually. I didn’t realize just how awesome that knife was, until I had owned a few knives around $20-$40 from the academy/Walmart

[@ryanmozisek6464]

Great review! I just got my first benchmade on ebay. Griptillian 551

[@americannationalist1110]

Ryan Mozisek It’s been 4 months since you got that 551 Grip. How do you like it? I have a BM 320 Precinct and just bought a BM 551 Grip in S30V

[@conradsmith9332]

It's been a year, hows it holding up

[@ryanmozisek6464]

My 551 has held up flawlessly. I sent it off to BM for a blade replacement and some new scales because I wanted a color change. Benchmade replaced the blade and scales and no cost to me. Fantastic knife and does everything I need

[@TRDGE]

I don't know why but I feel like this guy would make a good drinking buddy

[@justauser]

Just picked up a 945 Osbourne mini and I love it! Around 3 inches, it takes the classic and makes it more compact ☺️

[@joecalton1449]

Very nice!

[@sputumtube]

Excellent review. You might also want to see the Hickock45 review of the Spyderco Delica. Same sentiments - different knife.

[@TarmanTheChampion]

the spring in my osborne finally gave out and snapped after 15 years of use because i dropped the knife while it was open on concrete. it landed perfectly on its tip :/ didnt chip or damage the blade tho remarkably! mine is in the S30V

[@andrewb5415]

😂 I also use my knife to modify my coffee lid vents! 🙂

[@maxcali863]

Just a solid EDC, I have mine in a leather bels sheath hardly notice it’s there until I have to use it.

[@Mrplacedcookie]

Way to go Benchmade! wish an other big big brand offered that to. Asked but no. Damn lame. :(

[@silverstorm6973]

Jorgen Sandstrom I think buck had life long warranty on their products

[@XxPackerManxX]

My Osborne 940-2 is usually what's in my pocket.

[@MrTyjnash]

Nice review and history on those 940’s. Fast forward several years from when you made this video and Benchmade introduces the 9400 automatic. There’s lots of negative feedback on the 9400 stating the knife can open in the pocket and cut the carrier. Who knew?

[@joecalton1449]

when i was a kid in highschool, a friend had me clean and sharpen a nice old switchblade. I had taken it to school to give back to him and had it in the front pocket of my jeans with the safety on. when I went to geometry class, I went to sit down in my chair and as I sat down, somehow that thing sprang open with the blade headed towards my crotch with the tip pointed up. i shot up out of that chair like a rocket, and then had to get my hand in my pocket to close that stupid thing without cutting myself while the whole class was looking. never carried a knife with a spring in it in my pocket again.

[@MrTyjnash]

@@joecalton1449 Yes sir. Lesson learned. WranglerStar is a long-time fan of the 940 but switched to the 9400 and cut himself when it popped open in his pocket. Like they say- If it’s not broke…

[@15569903]

I own several 940’s some first production runs too as collectibles...and as an avid knife user I find this knife to be an amazing value and one of the best options available. The size and weight is perfect and amount of utility you get it ideal.

[@santamak]

have you ever snapped an omega spring?

[@twinglock40z]

Nice!!! I just got me a 940. I’m a little late to the party. I’ve been carrying a 710 for just over 20 years. Figured it was time for a new knife. Lol

[@joecalton1449]

congrats on the new knife! and I would love to see your 20 year review of your 710 if you ever get around to making a video of it

[@Greighps]

Benchmade should pay you for this review.

[@curtislakin185]

12:00 the vent hole!

[@ROE1300]

👍 Good review. Nice to watch a review of a product that has seen real use over a long period of time.

[@joecalton1449]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshstarkey8883]

With so much wear, it makes me think maybe you could maybe get more life out of your blades by stropping etc more often so you don't actually sharpen as much with more abrasive materials. I don't know your habits though, since you're a knife maker you probably know all about this stuff.

[@iowafoxoutdoors_8838]

I can honestly say this review made me buy a Benchmade 940 and I now carry it everyday! I got mine used so the scales have some wear already but just got a brand new blade and I am in love! I will sometime buy a brand new one just to wear it on and all but until then this will be my user and all my other knives are going to be put up for a bit I do rotate this and my Benchmade Adamas but mainly it's this as if lately.

[@TarmanTheChampion]

How often do you sharpen your knife? And do you sharpen them yourself? Ive had my 940 with the s30v steel for 18 years and carry it as a more casual edc. I do use it alot and end up needing to sharpen it probably every 6 months, it holds an edge for an impressive amount of time. I get it professionally sharpened by a knife maker with 45 years experience. Lyle Brunkhorst knives. And have never needed to replace my actual blade, and it doesn't look anywhere close to how worn yours is...

[@joecalton1449]

back when I shot that video I was doing lots of rehab and handyman type work. I would sharpen that knife anywhere between once a week, to several times a day depending on what I was doing. I did not abuse it, but was not easy on it either.

[@THE-zv7vj]

Im sold . Great video. thanks for helping justify the cost. 10 years is a long time for knife.. I wont be using mine like you use yours . its a lifetime knife for me..

[@kelemenpalgyorgy]

You know, you sayd you know many many many many times... :) And video quality very poor, but the content is good!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

You sayin the 940 is a "fairly popular" knife is hilarious. Yes. I'd say it "fairly popular".🤣🤣 That's like saying "yeah I think Wal-Marts a fairly popular store". It probably one of the best selling production knives on the planet. Right there with the Spyderco Para and Delica. The Benchmade Bugout as well.

[@joecalton1449]

when I made this video, I knew I liked my 940, but i had no idea how popular they were. in real life, I was the only person that I knew that carried one.

[@THE-zv7vj]

he said open some mail, cut some strings , make a pbj ... LOL i spit my coffee LOL LOL LOL

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

The only thing ur wrong about is the 940 is absolutely a hard use knife many people swear by it that’s it’s a workhorse and ur absolutely is

[@joecalton1449]

both mine have stood up very well over the years.

[@trevorthomas1030]

I'll be excited when my 940 gets this level of patina on it.

[@jamesmiller360]

I like to see a well used carry knife. The wear just adds character. Good video.

[@nicholasmapes]

These knives, especially the green really wear nicely. I love the way they look with some of the aluminum showing through.

[@aaronschmidt169]

Uno, this was a good review uno, uno a lot of good information uno, uno I dont think anyone has uno done a 10 year review uno, lol all jokes aside this was a great and detailed review, thanks for uno, sharing.

[@johnbanco862]

I had apocket knife of 154..took me hours to sharpen..never held a edge for. Shit...tosssd it.to much over kill on blade steels now a days...its just pick up a stone an sharpin it.took my old oldtimer back..

[@brokcen2748]

154 is easy to sharpen

[@jimfreeman3636]

I own several Barrages in 154CM, and I'd agree in that 154 is not my favorite steel for holding an edge either. But, I like the knives and have used them for years. I did, however, recently buy a Super Freek in CPM-M4 and, wow, all I've done is to smooth out the grind and strop that steel using CBN emulsion. That steel is really amazing!

[@the808life]

Knives should last for decades but people refuse to clean and prefer to abuse them.

[@andrewflanagan3916]

I've had my Benchmade Griptilian for 15 years. I replaced the original black handles with yellow handles which makes it look more civilian/safety and I've had to send it in to have the omega springs replaced once. Mine has the 440c steel. I love mine and it keeps working flawlessly.

[@jojojaykay]

I don't know what it is about my luck, but this guy has had this knife 10 years and has never broken an omega spring (unless I missed something). I owned a mini grip 556 for one year and had 3 break!

[@statonm5188]

jojojaykay You should use memory wire to make your own omega springs. Not only will you have the ability to fix your own knife but the memory wire makes slightly stronger springs that I like a lot better.

[@joecalton1449]

sorry to hear about your luck with the omega springs. did benchmade say anything about why you are breaking so many? did they get a bad batch of them, or is there a burr inside the knife that is causing them to break? I have not had a spring break on either of mine in the time I have had them.

[@statonm5188]

I personally only broke one of the factory springs after only a month or two. Benchmade was of course willing fix knife under warranty but I like doing things like this myself and like I said before the end result is better (in my opinion)

[@joecalton1449]

I think I would do the same if I broke one.

[@jojojaykay]

Nope! I had asked them to inspect it after spring 2 and 3, and they said there was no problem with the knife nor the springs and they just wear after time, with a little attitude I might add ;). Although 3 breaks in under a year with only moderate use seemed like really fast wear! I even stopped flipping and fidgeting with the knife to try to stop them from wearing prematurely! I loved the knife but I eventually ended up selling (to someone aware of the probem) just out of inconvenience and the postage costs (at the the BM asked to include return shipping). They definitely make good shit though and I wish I could have kept it!

[@recoveringknowitall1534]

I carry a buck 110 and a case medium stockman. it's all I've ever needed except my leatherman tools

[@joecalton1449]

thats a nice combination