The Perfect EDC...Benchmade 940-1 Carbon Fiber!!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

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  • @AdamasOldblade
    @AdamasOldblade 8 лет назад +1

    I finally snagged one and am awaiting it in the mail. I purchased a basic model 940 for my buddy two years ago and have been jealous of it for years. I saw this one shortly before purchasing it for him and decided one day I'd buy it. Finally did. Great video as it was one of the last videos I watched before committing to that steeper $267 price.

  • @RN-ts2kq
    @RN-ts2kq 6 лет назад +2

    That’s why we open it with the AXIS lock and a lil wrist flick. More fun, too.

  • @nickkieltyka8755
    @nickkieltyka8755 8 лет назад +2

    Nice video...been looking for a 940 variant and you just convinced me on the 940-1. Love the way your video shows how smooth the action is!

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  8 лет назад

      +Nicholas Kieltyka Awesome! Happy to help and thanks for watching!

  • @def1l3r
    @def1l3r 10 лет назад +4

    Quick protip: Email Benchmade on their website and say you broke the pocket clip on your 810 Contego. They'll send you a deep carry clip and 3 screws that will fit the 940-1. I did this the day before I ordered my 940-1 and it came in about the same time. Free. Fits perfectly.

    • @Voltechs
      @Voltechs 6 лет назад +2

      Good tip, but no need to lie. Just ask them for one and they'll send you one.

    • @beaupoopoo256
      @beaupoopoo256 6 лет назад +1

      Voltechs I was gonna say this too. I emailed them and said I’d love a deep carry for my grip and they were super nice about it

    • @JohnDoe-cq3ii
      @JohnDoe-cq3ii 5 лет назад

      @@Voltechs I called them a few moments ago they said its $5 for a deep carry clip

    • @Voltechs
      @Voltechs 5 лет назад

      @@JohnDoe-cq3ii Dang, really? That's unfortunate. They were very accommodating when I called. It would be sad if their customer service is slipping.

    • @JohnDoe-cq3ii
      @JohnDoe-cq3ii 5 лет назад +1

      @@Voltechs Yep called in told him I've read that they have deep carry clips and how I can get one he said $5 if you're looking for a replacement, but they do replace them for free up to twice a year if you damage a clip. Didn't feel like lying to the guy and telling him I damaged mine.

  • @6688846993johnny
    @6688846993johnny 9 лет назад +3

    Diamond stones are great for any super steel. You can get the diamond stones like dmt or on a system like kme or lansky. The diamond will make a big difference as it sharpens super steels faster than natural or Synthetic stones

  • @ChronicKPOP
    @ChronicKPOP 6 лет назад +8

    they will inspect, repair and sharpen your knife for life... add that to the price value.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  6 лет назад

      alphavortex1 very good points! The value is strong with this one!

  • @danofiremano
    @danofiremano 9 лет назад +2

    I own both the 940 & 940-1 and like them a lot. I also own a couple Mini-Grip's that I EDC quite a bit as well. I'm looking at getting titanium deep carry clips on Ebay to match the purple and blue on both 940's respectively at about $25-$30 each.
    Like you I love my Spydies too and own several including the PM & PM2. Thanks for the great video!

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  9 лет назад +1

      Dano Martinez Thanks for watching, Dano!

    • @sputumtube
      @sputumtube 9 лет назад

      +Dano Martinez Good luck getting the clip off. The clip on MY 940 seems to defy all torx sizes I can get my hands on!

  • @xawobrac
    @xawobrac 7 лет назад +1

    100% agree with you regarding sharpening S90V. Not for the neophyte.

  • @dixieleeful
    @dixieleeful 10 лет назад +1

    good video.the c f and s90v steel is a big step up from standard 940 for sure.as for the thumb stub access you could remedy that with sand paper and a dowel. thanks to your video there will be a cf 940 in my pocket in the near future.thanks for the video.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      Glad to hear the video was helpful. Very true about sanding a thumb groove for easy access to the thumb-stud. I just like the original lines too much and might hit the line that accentuates the bolster area. However, I put some custom blue G-10 scales on it, and may try that. Thanks for watching.

    • @MarkJones-sk6vk
      @MarkJones-sk6vk 10 лет назад +1

      Careful breathing in carbon fiber. It will also probably leave a less then smooth edge.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      Mark Jones Thanks, will wear my respirator! A little compound will smooth things out.

  • @Bonzeye182
    @Bonzeye182 8 лет назад +1

    the thumb stud on the 940 is fine. i have no issues with it what so ever.

  • @MrTIPPY30
    @MrTIPPY30 10 лет назад +1

    nice video i brought one mine is 274 of the first production and am surprised how much i really love it. one point i would make and dont know if its the steel or stone wash or both the blade cleans up great and seems to resit oil and smudges. the knife is deff a step up from the old 940 may be the best EDC production knife. i say this as a lefty as i pass on a lot of knives that are right handed biased.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoy the 940 as much as I do! Whether you're lefty or need to use your "off-hand", the Axis lock makes it all possible to open and close the knife. Benchmade doesn't get everything right (no Manufacturer does), but they sure came close with their locking mechanism.

  • @DrSveegy
    @DrSveegy 8 лет назад +1

    Great review. Very thorough and very thoughtful. Thanks!

  • @TheChroniclesOfFab
    @TheChroniclesOfFab 10 лет назад +1

    i've got the 3" emissary in black and just ordered the 940-1 carbon fiber.. i'm excited! lol. i love how light it is i just wish it was assisted...

    • @btl5008
      @btl5008 10 лет назад +1

      TBH an assist is totally unnecessary on a 940. I have a few assisted benchmades and the 940 is just as fast to deploy or faster.
      Plus you have the added benefit of much easier one handed closing. They are absolutely lightning quick

    • @TheChroniclesOfFab
      @TheChroniclesOfFab 10 лет назад +1

      now that i own it and have for a while.. i thorougly enjoy just opening and closing it. it's beautifully smooth

  • @btl5008
    @btl5008 10 лет назад +1

    Awesome review man. Only problem is that now i need to buy yet another 940 model. This will make #8. They are just that awesome. Favorite edc ever by a long shot
    If this thing can compete with my titanium handled special edition or my old school red handle ill be thrilled
    Cant wait to get my hands on one of these

    • @seaneeeg1
      @seaneeeg1 5 лет назад

      btl5008 don’t go for this one!! Benchmade’s S90v SUCKS

  • @mrmaxx4400
    @mrmaxx4400 10 лет назад +1

    I enjoyed your video.Candidly, the emissary 477 is easier to me to keep sharp. thank you

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      S30V is great. I generally use an Apex Edge Pro to sharpen my knives, and with it I'm able to easily put an absurdly sharp edge on the S90V (or anything for that matter). I also find that I need to sharpen the S30V more frequently if used on things other than paper, than I do the S90V. For most EDC applications, S30V is more than enough though. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

  • @knivesinourlives7997
    @knivesinourlives7997 3 года назад

    Nice video! I love my 940-1 too.

  • @maverickgerber7854
    @maverickgerber7854 6 лет назад +1

    quick flash of the dive master 500 ;)

  • @nickdannunzio7683
    @nickdannunzio7683 8 лет назад +5

    For the cost of postage, I send mine back for a free sharpening...

  • @stoutdog56
    @stoutdog56 7 лет назад +1

    Benchmade sent me deep carry clips for my 940-1501 and 940-1 free of charge.

  • @tonyballou
    @tonyballou 10 лет назад +1

    Great video!
    The 940 was the first knife I spent a decent amount of money on. Fast forward years later to the 940-1... I had to have it, #478/750!
    I love the weight reduction and inclusion of an s90v blade. The standoff pins instead of the back-spacer is great for cleaning. I miss the grip of the aluminum, but all things considered, this is far superior IMHO.
    As an aside, most of my Benchmades require some breaking in, followed by a loctite treatment. This is the only one that has remained solid after hundreds of flicks. Is yours the same?

    • @Cspartan300
      @Cspartan300 10 лет назад

      Thanks and I agree with you about the superiority of the new materials and design. With further research I've found that the quality control with the 940-1 is about the same as the other 940's, as many of the blades are off centered initially. Also, I find that my pivot-pin has loosened very slightly after opening it close to 1,000 times. As you've said...BM does usually need a lock-tight treatment. I do a "spa-treatment" on most of my knives, also blade centering, lock-tight, edge re-profiling and many other things are done to perfect the blade. With this knife, there wont be much to do. It's AWESOME! Enjoy yours!

  • @AndreVautour
    @AndreVautour 9 лет назад +1

    i really like the open back design and spacers compared to the back spacer on the original but i can't believe the ends of the scale screws protrude through the liner on the inside.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  9 лет назад

      Yeah that bothered me too. I ended up replacing them with shorter screws so they're flush. Thanks for watching!

    • @AndreVautour
      @AndreVautour 9 лет назад

      Custom Edge Works oh that is good! you were able to find ones with the same screw heads so its nice and flush with the handle? i am ordering a sebenzna soon but i also really want to have something with an axis lock and this was really one of my favorites. How is the blade centering on your copy? that is the only other thing i am concerned about. The Apostle P had 3 840-1's and the blade was not centered on any of them.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  9 лет назад +1

      Yes. Found screws that fit perfectly. Most of the 940-1's had centering problems due to improper tolerances. It really bothered me and I ended up getting aftermarket custom scales (shown in another one of my videos). Now centering is perfect!

    • @AndreVautour
      @AndreVautour 9 лет назад

      Custom Edge Works thanks for the info. I will check that out. Seems like that is replacing a lot of an already expensive knife, though! do you know if there has been any improvement in later runs of the 940-1?

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  9 лет назад

      ***** Very true. I'm picky and really like good blade centering...but it's such a great EDC option...I'd tale it the way it came out of box and still be happy. Not sure if they fixed the centering in later runs or not though.

  • @btl5008
    @btl5008 10 лет назад +2

    I mentioned it on your emissary video but ill post it here as well. Check out sooner state knives. They sell these for $225. Still pricey but better than just about anywhere else ive seen them
    Again. Great review

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      Yeah I hear ya, but that's a good problem to have in my opinion haha. Out of the roughly 100 folding knives I have, I have 2 940's. The other is an aluminum handled one that I did an acid stone-wash on the blade, and am getting the handle cerakoted. Such an awesome knife that's plenty versatile! I'm jealous that you have the red one! I scour ebay and everywhere else looking for one. So that's why I'm making my own. Thanks for the Soonerstate reference, and thanks for watching. I've been really busy lately, but will look to get a few new reviews up shortly.

  • @michaelfuglie8865
    @michaelfuglie8865 5 лет назад +1

    The clip on this knife reads Benchmade USA, From what I've heard if you talk to a Benchmade rep the real Benchmade knives only read Benchmade. The fake ones read Benchmade USA. If I'm mistaken please let me know

    • @onpointedc4744
      @onpointedc4744 4 года назад

      michael fuglie mistaken they’ve used both over the years

  • @jculley6
    @jculley6 9 лет назад +1

    Well I guess I will find out just how good the BM warranty service is, just got my new 940-1 in the mail and the blade is touching the scale on the clip side.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  9 лет назад

      +Jay Culley That the most common issue with these knives. It's easy to fix yourself, but I'm sure they'll be happy to center the blade for you. Hope that works out for you!

    • @jculley6
      @jculley6 9 лет назад +1

      I worked with it for an hour, adjusting all the screws, all I managed to do was strip one. I do love the blade though! The lady at BM said they may just replace it.

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  9 лет назад

      +Jay Culley Glad to hear they'll be taking care of you and I hope you end up enjoying it as much as I do. Thanks for watching!

    • @jmuench420
      @jmuench420 8 лет назад

      +Jay Culley I've fixed my centering issues by polishing the pivot, washers and where the washers contact the blade with 3000 grit sandpaper. You can do the same for the axis lock contact points if you have grittiness there.

  • @gummybear41283
    @gummybear41283 10 лет назад +1

    nice knife, what do you think of the mini grip and 707? I like em and want to get a customized mini grip. You could dremel the 940 so you can hit the thumb stud faster

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад +2

      707 is awesome. Check out my review on it. I have a few full-size and mini grips and I love them! They're all customized and I may need to do a review on those next. I think that they feel a little better in hand, but not as good as the 707 or 940 in pocket. That's why I'm so stoked about the 940...it's good in hand AND in pocket. Super light with a good sized blade. Thanks for watching!

    • @gummybear41283
      @gummybear41283 10 лет назад

      Custom Edge Works ya I'm trying to decide which one to buy I cant' afford all of them :o(

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      Both are outstanding EDC knives...but I'd choose the 940 over the 707 any day of the week if I could only have one.

    • @gummybear41283
      @gummybear41283 10 лет назад

      does the 940 flip out quicker? and what else do you like about it

  • @jmoney6652
    @jmoney6652 2 года назад

    I’m curious how it’s held up for you over time..

  • @dalecarpenter8359
    @dalecarpenter8359 6 лет назад

    S30v may be a great steel but it don't cost $100.00s per unit to use in a knife !!!
    That's why I ordered the clone ( the real one is a cnc clone to ) probably has d2 steel very good steel ! Might be hollow ground better to ( maybe not still ok ) ! Same size 2.6 oz s solid carbon scales !

  • @tantofan6481
    @tantofan6481 8 лет назад +2

    This knife was my gateway drug to knife collecting. I MUCH prefer my Reate and ZT's to this knife for EDC. I find the 940 a bit light and flimsy. My Rockstead CHI arrives tomorrow.. ApostleP has some interesting observations about S90 and the 940-1.

  • @phildo864
    @phildo864 8 лет назад

    How would you rate Hitachi white steel number 1 when used as a core with a softer stainless steel as a laminate compared to s90v? Could you compare the edge retention, cutting ability, and strength?

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  8 лет назад +1

      I don't have any experience with that steel. I've heard it's very good and comparable to their blue steel in some ways...but all I've heard is that it's uncommon, expensive....but a very consistent steel when it comes to the metallurgy. I still think S90V is a great steel for EDC purposes, but I've found M390 (and all variants) to be my most preferred EDC steel at this point. I have EDC knives that I've used extensively that consist of over 20 different steels, and M390 seems to be the best balanced in performance vs price I've found. Many great steels these days...but I'm very curious about the white steels. The blue steels are very good...but I don't think I'd choose over S90V or S110V.

    • @phildo864
      @phildo864 8 лет назад

      What do you like better about the M390 vs the S90V in terms of performance?

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  8 лет назад

      Nothing in performance alone. Under normal usage, I find them to both cut equally as good. The S90V has more vanadium and will cut slightly more aggressively.....but again nothing I've noticed in normal use. I think that the M390 is just as tough, sharpens easier, takes a keener edge, has more corrosion resistance and all at a lower cost. Either steel is a total win though!

    • @phildo864
      @phildo864 8 лет назад +1

      I've been convinced from what I've read lately about the heat treat being maybe the most critical part of the formula. Meaning a sub par steel with an awesome heat treat by an expert will perform better than a great steel with a sub par heat treat. What are your thoughts about this?

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  8 лет назад

      I have had the same experience. I've often had the same steel perform differently due to one having a better heat treatment. That being said, anytime I'm comparing blade steels, I do so under the pretense that said steels have proper heat-treatments. I first look at the steel compositions, then the maker.

  • @theisdahl
    @theisdahl 8 лет назад

    Just got one of these - can I ask you what sharpening system you use? Thx

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  8 лет назад

      Apex Edge Pro or freehand. Looking at getting Wicked Edge system eventually. Congrats on the knife!

  • @JamesDavis-ym5tw
    @JamesDavis-ym5tw 10 лет назад +2

    The 940 I have has d-2 blade steel

    • @seaneeeg1
      @seaneeeg1 5 лет назад

      James Davis probably a fake

  • @MPerry-ox9qb
    @MPerry-ox9qb 9 лет назад +3

    I love the carbon fiber and the 940 design. However, every 940-1 I've looked at have a dull & slightly off centered blade. The screws stick through the other side of the carbon fiber scales and the spine of the blade is cut unevenly at the point of the blade. This might be why the blades seem slightly off centered. Would absolutely love to buy this knife, but fit & finish seems to be lacking for it's price point.

    • @michaelmimim3712
      @michaelmimim3712 7 лет назад

      This is the fake version of this knife. The clip is way off . The spacers are not the correct color. This knife actually weighs in at 2.6 ozs its heavier than the true 940-1. If you paid over 40 for that knife then you over paid. The quality is not that of the true version.

    • @mrstarfishh33
      @mrstarfishh33 6 лет назад

      Michael Feagans not necessarily, benchmade has been experiencing quality control as of late from what I have heard. Also this knife in the review and every real 940 I have seen has screws that stick through the grips. I have heard many people complain of off centered blades.

  • @Hibuy-
    @Hibuy- 10 лет назад +1

    What about s110v in the manix 2

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад +2

      Hey Mike. s110v steel is also awesome from what I've heard/read. I have not had the chance to test it yet, but I'm sure it would quite comparable.

  • @FearNoSteel
    @FearNoSteel 9 лет назад +2

    Balanced steel? Nah. the high cost and time needed sharpening make it a high performance, specialty steel.

  • @hotbuzzfeedd10
    @hotbuzzfeedd10 9 лет назад +1

    AMAZING

  • @Boomer8404
    @Boomer8404 9 лет назад +1

    That's a beautiful 940, but for the life of me I just can't understand Benchmades decision with the pocket clip. This a a low numbers special production run version and it still comes with their basic mass production pocket clip. I know it works very well, but wtf!?! Come on Benchmade, this version of the 940 should at least come with the split body arrowhead pocket clip. If you are gonna go this far to give it some "class," then do it right!

    • @hodnett53
      @hodnett53 8 лет назад

      +Don C If you talk to customer service they will send you a different clip if you prefer for free from what I've heard w/ people wanting deep carry clips for other benchmade knives.

    • @Boomer8404
      @Boomer8404 8 лет назад

      +hodnett53 Oh yeah, I know. I have actually reached my free pocket clip limit for the year! I convert all my BM's to the polished deep carry clip. Execpt for my 903, 908 & 915, BM set them up correctly from the factory.

  • @paulkim3135
    @paulkim3135 7 лет назад +1

    nice video except what you said about the thumb stud.

  • @greene865
    @greene865 9 лет назад +2

    Subscribers great video

  • @bcclark8681
    @bcclark8681 7 лет назад

    If the 940-1 cost to much get a 940-2. Skip the Spyderco paramilitary...

  • @wis1024
    @wis1024 5 лет назад

    I prefer the aluminum gets better looking with age

  • @spydercolover100
    @spydercolover100 10 лет назад +1

    Try cpm 10v

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  10 лет назад

      I definitely will. Sounds like a good option, and thanks for watching.

  • @jojojeep1
    @jojojeep1 4 года назад

    Put the bug out clip on it it’ll way to2.2 ounces, and it’ll be super deep carry

  • @roundandrandom8576
    @roundandrandom8576 8 лет назад

    I was recently made aware of a channel named "Men Arms" who is stealing videos putting his name on it calling it his own and this video is on his list of knife reviews. He's also stolen videos from everyday tactical vids wingman 115 and alfieaesthetics.

  • @aHigherPower
    @aHigherPower 8 лет назад +2

    For a Benchmade I actually like this one, but for the price I would rather spend it on something else.

  • @Cooldibs
    @Cooldibs 6 лет назад

    I love this knife but this knife is wayyy overpriced. I bought a sprint run (more expensive right off the start) manix 2 with the composite steel CPM 154/S90V and carbon fiber handles for $239 at blade hq. They are wanting $267 for this knife???

  • @TerryMoonMichigan
    @TerryMoonMichigan 10 лет назад +1

    Nice video. Our tastes must be the same lol. I just uploaded a similar video.
    ruclips.net/video/Rp66YSz0yl8/видео.html

  • @SSoonr
    @SSoonr 10 лет назад +1

    My number is close to you.. 512.

  • @4finch
    @4finch 6 лет назад +1

    Seems like you got the knock off china version by looking at your box

  • @petyaplov
    @petyaplov 8 лет назад +1

    Я ничего не понял, но нож заебись

    • @CuttingEdgeWorks
      @CuttingEdgeWorks  8 лет назад +1

      +petyaplov Большое спасибо за просмотр!

    • @bcclark8681
      @bcclark8681 7 лет назад

      petyaplov -English please..

  • @alejandrovelasco7749
    @alejandrovelasco7749 5 лет назад +1

    That shit is fake sorry dude hope you didn't retail price.

  • @jgcrg17
    @jgcrg17 5 лет назад +2

    Sweet fake benchmade.

  • @sonyou98
    @sonyou98 5 лет назад +1

    20 minutes of you...? HELL NO!

  • @Igor-gt6vb
    @Igor-gt6vb 9 лет назад +1

    The opening stud is horribly designed. This isn't worth 200 bucks. Waste of money. Plus - the ugliest knife and blade shape I've ever seen. Don't like the handle either.

    • @tr0ubl3mak3r
      @tr0ubl3mak3r 9 лет назад +6

      lucky you don't have one then!

    • @erikjohnson9112
      @erikjohnson9112 8 лет назад +1

      It is much easier to simply activate the lock switch with your thumb & forefinger and then lightly flick the blade out with a mild wrist motion. The blade snaps open very easily into locked position. So you don't really need the stud at all.

    • @bcclark8681
      @bcclark8681 7 лет назад

      Igor RS - Are u stupid?

  • @cukedaddy
    @cukedaddy 8 лет назад +1

    China clones of this knife for $70

    • @bcclark8681
      @bcclark8681 7 лет назад

      Mark Gray - buy America !!! Fuck China..

  • @dalecarpenter8359
    @dalecarpenter8359 6 лет назад

    Not the perfect edc! The perfect edc would have the perfect price . This is a highly over priced cnc clone edc !!!

  • @cassanoa
    @cassanoa 9 лет назад

    to expensive for edc and even the benchmade 10750 a budget knife by comparison has the handle indent you like - a fail a she she poo knife - a show knife - to expensive and will not do more than other high quality pocket knives