Why is the Benchmade 940 Osborne so Popular?

Today we are looking at each version of the Benchmade Osbourne to break down the differences and help you decide which is the best fit for your EDC.
Highly regarded as one of the most quintessential EDCs of all time, the Warren Osborne-designed Benchmade 940 is slim and stylish offering time-tested performance in nearly any situation you can imagine after over two decades of use in the field.
The 945 is a Mini version of the classic design that offers the same lightweight and robust AXIS lock platform in a more compact platform perfect for urban carry.
A logical evolution of this classic design, the 9400 is a button lock automatic retaining most of the essential design elements of the 940 while supplying one-handed, automatic operation for a practical tactical everyday carry option.
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Timestamps:
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00:00 Intro
00:23 940 Osborne History & Overview
03:10 940-2 Black G10
04:29 940-1 Carbon Fiber & S90V
05:58 945 Mini Comparison
07:30 945BK-1 Mini Black G10 & Blade
08:48 945-221 Gold Class Mini
10:30 9400 Auto
11:48 9400BK Black Blade Auto
12:07 Recap Discussion
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[@SquidGunman]

My absolute favorite EDC knife of all time. Perfect in every way. I’ve been carrying mine for almost 20 years.

[@ystar13]

I picked one up a few months ago. Going on year 1! 😂

[@mikelisteral7863]

lost my bugout, thinking of getting a 940,

[@Cooldibs]

aluminum is my favoritee handle material. Strong and sturdy. Also never had a problem with blowing crud out of my enclosed 940

[@JJ-gd7gf]

I love it so much I have a 940, a 941, two 943's, a 945, and a 9400.

[@cemetarygates2800]

And 23 years later, the 940 is better than anything else they've tried.

[@diezelvh4133]

Delica 4 in k390 is only competitor.

[@dylancoetzee8902]

Chris Reeve is all I’m gonna say

[@Spinal2111]

​@@dylancoetzee8902starting at double the cost of the 940, how can you compare the two?

[@dylancoetzee8902]

@@Spinal2111 I actually like my 940s more I take that back and I sold my Crk they suck

[@kadenoberhaus3866]

Bailouts pretty fire

[@TDOLLA]

I have the titanium 20th anniversary model you speak of. It’s the 940-2001. S90V, smooth titanium scales, red thumb studs and red standoffs. I think they are pretty collectible now and worth a decent amount but I don’t care it’s been one of my primary EDC knives for several years. I love the 940 and I wanted to get the coolest one possible and use the hell out of it. I also put in all blue hardware and thumb studs and standoffs because I love the titanium with anodized blue titanium look and then benchmade copied me and ended up releasing another 20th anniversary model the 940-2003 with blue hardware

[@tonymaciel7687]

The 940 is hands down the best edc knife in my opinion. Sold mine a long time ago & just ordered another one. Can’t tell you how happy I was having my 940 back in my pocket. I have far more expensive knives but this one knocks them all out my pocket. Strictly a beast of a workhorse knife nothing else 🤙🏼

[@Cooldibs]

Also warren osborne never marketed this knife as a tactical folder. It was made for ranch use for cutting tags off or cattle/swine ears by using the angle backside of the tip. He added the titanium purple backspacer as a pop for when he went out to church or gatherings.

[@MrCaissed]

I have one being shipped to my on the 11th. Can’t wait to get it

[@Huey4214]

First Benchmade I owned, standard 940 with the black blade. The last Benchmade purchased , the 9400 plain bright blade. Love em both and the 940 has gotten the most pocket time of any of my large rotation. I have also carried my 941 a bunch.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

I never wanted one of these & I have over 50 mid to high end folders. I was recently gifted a 940 and I must say most mornings when I get dressed I choose the Osborne to go in the pocket. So comfortable in the hand, useful blade shape, and just disappears in the pocket. Slowly becoming a favourite of mine. Well done benchmade

[@snowboarding1984]

The only knife out of all my knives that I’ve never been able to sharpen to my liking

[@AP-gn9fd]

The 943 is the pick of the bunch for me. Top 3 EDC of all time

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

i had 4 pm2's and somehow always got rid of them, i have only bought one 940-2 and still have it. i just love this knife, such a slim yet capable profile, awesome blade shape, one of the best locks in the market. a slim yet really robust and easy to carry edc, i have many knives that cost tripple the price, yet i carry the 940-2 at least 5 out of 7 days of the week. not a fan of the tiny 945 though, gave that one to my wife.

[@dalewagner1933]

Love the 940’s, best all around knife, built by a rancher, enough said!!!

[@alexv.4460]

My favourite EDC knife of all time. No knife in my collection can top it

[@Tyradius]

The mini is also legal in more states, some have a 3 inch blade limit law and the mini is 2.92 carry without worry of a Karen or LEO.

[@adamsmith4002]

The only thing I changed on my 940 is a silver deep carry pocket clip. Matches the blade and axis lock and looks cleaner. My only gripe with it is the torx screws are fragile so you have to get a quality bit set to not mess them up like I did. Though i was able to send it in and get it fixed by benchmade under warranty.

[@eltiopaquillo141]

Buen vídeo!. Me encanta el 940!. 🇪🇸

[@zachturner8745]

The 940 also had different steel when it first came out.

[@Crusty_Otter]

I had the grey wharncliffe years ago, not a bad knife but I just didn't like the aluminum handle. Sold it to fellow Benchmade Forum member for what I paid and bought something else. I still say the 705 was the best edc they ever made. I've still got my 705 forum knife in M2, it's the knife that started my fascination with HSS blades.

[@rcrighter4319]

I only have one. 940-1. CF and very light. It's in my pocket EVERY DAY!

[@vblack7372]

Im in the market for one of these. Thank you for such a comprehensive video. Im torn between the full size G10 or CF (if anyone has any input before I purchase one id appreciate it lol). But this was a great video and helped me a lot. Thanks a lot guys

[@marclucier2533]

I have a 940 and 945. I have never found a more reliable blade. I’ve used the 940 to score drywall, and cut tyvex. When I’m off the 945 lives in my pocket as my EDC

[@spydiho]

I never like it but slowly the more i watched reviews the more it grew on me , so i ordered one and can't wait to get it. Now for the 8th time, this will be it for awhile.

[@Alexander_Offshore]

So, how is it?

[@spydiho]

@@Alexander_Offshore I really like it alot I got the green aluminum with purple back spacer the action is perfect, I like it more than I expected, It hasn't left my side since I got it, so I carry my para3 in one pocket and the 940 in the other, I guess I have a knife addiction because I also carry my bugout in my shirt pocket. That's my three favorite.

[@Alexander_Offshore]

@@spydiho awesome thanks! 👍

[@trevorthomas1030]

I just noticed looking at my manual 940 that keys and stuff in my pocket can get in the back gimping and touch my blade. It looks like the automatic 9400 doesn't have as big of a gap in the back gimping so I'm wondering if keys and pocket junk can get in the back like the 940.

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

I have 940 grean abaut 4ares and I also haw Microtech Ultratech, and feu realy good knifes but after buying 940 first time in my life I didn't want nothing olse I cary him every day paird with my Victorinox Spirit MX whic is 205 grams and its in my car or belt cos its crazy tin. Those two Victorinox Spirit MX multi tool and Benchmade Osborne 940 both have unbelievable good warranty and its life so it's also good investment cos I cary and use it att work. And 940 is so light that is crazy but it's not small knife.

[@alainlevac6237]

Would be great getting infos about steels 940 offer....

[@perpetualconfusion5885]

S30,s90, and d2 at one point

[@wwilliam51]

Love mine.

[@AGC828]

With the Ti back spacer and the "piece of ' metal liner we can't see....Alu scales....How ridgid is the handle? Is there still a little flex? Or is it solid??

[@Gpknives]

The 940 has an extremely solid construction - there is no flex like you would see in thin FRN handles 👍

[@leslienoung3794]

I love the Osborn series. I have one in S30V, S90V, CPM-20CV, and Damasteel. They all get carried and all get used. Have many other knives, but the Osborns are the ones that I carry each day.

[@ryanrott5917]

What about the 940S? Serrated version, I can't find much about it but I know they made it at some point

[@PierceyeG]

I have one in my pocket right now. It released as the 942. It has a 154CM reverse tanto blade, no coating, black aluminum scales. Phenomenal knife really. Been waiting patiently for a re-release of it for years. (Hopefully with an upgrade to one of the swanky new super steels!) Never liked the green aluminum or any of the G10 or carbon fiber options, personally.

[@toshikotanaka3249]

Benchmade has this knife on their website as of 6-25-24 selling for $240.00. I live near the A.G. Russell show room and I can get this knife there for $207.00. Still too expensive though. I don't understand why it needs to cost so much.

[@user-zy8hc6py9u]

I wouldn't want a Bug Out or a 940. If blade is shorter than 4" definitely choose the Benchmade AFO 2 auto or SOCP folder. My edc is a Recon 1 & Espada xxl for large jobs. Want new Mayhem & 5-Max when available. Don't want minis!, Bugout is to dinky.

[@Awesome_1789]

I love my carbon fiber 940.

[@johnagen3688]

Me too!!!!

[@johndilday1846]

I have always disliked the looks of this knife…said it was the ugliest Benchmade ever made. I own about 20 Benchmades, but not one of these. But since I have been carrying a Spyderco Yojumbo, it doesn’t seem that ugly anymore, lol. But the Yojumbo is a beast of a cutter and to me, function is what I am looking for.

[@Metal_Matrix]

940-1 is the best

[@johnagen3688]

Amen!

[@mirkokrizan214]

You could never understand the need of one hand auto since you can use only one hand. Auto is in every way better. Have the 9400, really good companion.

[@megalomouthradio5839]

I have several Benchmades…. It’s my favorite brand but the 940’s never really caught my attention.

[@pauldiesel4582]

I never cared for the blade shape. I prefer tanto blade shape for my uses.

[@daringries]

Where’s the Jade?

[@IchNixHabenUsername]

Too bad the 943 was discontinued

[@user-qj7ig5yt9o]

Hi. What is the difference between 943 and 940. Is it better to cut by products?

[@IchNixHabenUsername]

​@@user-qj7ig5yt9odifferent bladeshape!

[@TheMagicalSock]

The 9400 is actually lighter than the 940.

[@laurieschneider5258]

P r o m o S M 😱

[@jlogue751]

Count how many boomerangs you can find within the design..bet you didnt know that

[@liamroarke7991]

Pro tip: if you love the looks of the aluminum, but HATE the texture, a few passes with some super, super fine sandpaper (hand-sander grade, not belt) will smooth it right out.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

I think people who buy brand new knives and hit it with sand paper or rough it up purposely have something wrong with them. Use your shit and it’ll naturally come with time. 🫡

[@liamroarke7991]

@@HorsepowerHeaven Cool story. And I think people who pass judgement on how other people like to modify their gear are the product of inbreeding.

[@Blawa-ti4xp]

Spyderco smock is better

[@vorjay]

if you're going to get a spyderco you get a para 3. Smock doesn't have the aura of the 940

[@Blawa-ti4xp]

@@vorjay and the blade/any aspect of a para 3 does?

[@vorjay]

@@Blawa-ti4xp you buy a Spyderco for it's utility. people that go on videos looking for honest insight and have to read muppets in the comments like you do the, "mY PrEfErrEd PreFeRance is BeTTeR ThAN YoUrs". just stop. go on a Smock video and tell everyone there how it's better than a 940 no one here wants your dumb opinion.

[@j.m.youngquist419]

But they're too expensive for what they are.

[@mosab643]

I don't like the side to side play.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

Tighten your pivot

[@theartshow1476]

The 940 was the worst pocket knife I’ve ever owned

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

Can you explain why?

[@theartshow1476]

@@HorsepowerHeaven too thick behind the edge + s30v = always dull, handle wasn’t comfortable, pocket clip always snagged and knife would get pulled out of my pocket. One day I didn’t notice that it happened and boom, 200 bucks gone in the wind.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

@@theartshow1476jeeezzz that sounds like a horrible experience. I just got this knife as a gift for Christmas. Haven’t used it quite yet but I hope mine doesn’t leave a bad taste in my mouth. Everyone’s been ranting and raving about these things for as long as I can remember

[@theartshow1476]

@@HorsepowerHeaven definitely just my own opinion and experience. As a gift, you scored. Bench mades are definitely high quality. The 940 model just wasn’t what I expected when I purchased it. I use my knives a lot.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

@@theartshow1476 huge score! A co-worker knows I love knives and knew I didn’t have any benchmades. I think he asked which was the most popular and grabbed it for me because he’s not into knives. Thanks for the response. I hope I can put it to use, I work contracting so I use my knife quite a bit as well. Let’s see what happens 🫡

[@haciendavil]

I don't know why. Not impressed.

[@dylancoetzee8902]

Love my Osborne more a lot also have a 810 that’s pumped out but I just got a Chris reeve and it’s game over

[@xILLxChronic]

Good to see Mike and Jay got their shit together and stopped wasting their time watching shitty movies.

[@dylancoetzee8902]

Open back is not the coolest keys extra hit the blade and chip like on my chris reeve