I like how you take the time to discuss older models like this and the ZT0095. Everyone else keeps racing to be the first to post about the latest and greatest. That's all good, but many older models still merit discussion about things like long term usage, their relevancy compared to newer similar products, and potential upgrades and iteration development. Speaking particularly to your reviews of the ZT0095 and 940, as you imply both have been around for a while yet both still hold their own. Keep up the good work!
Awesome video. Lately I’ve grown tired everyone’s quick drive by reviews and no new vids on the classics. It’s refreshing to hear you share your actual prolonged experience with the 940. Keep it up Mr. Complex. #allknivesmatter
I just got delivery of mine today (08/19/2023). I love it. It came perfectly centered with no play and no rock. It still doesn't want to drop but I'm going to treat this the same way I did with my Mini Grip. It haven't touched the pivot screw and I did not add oil. I just let it break-in naturally. Doing the same with this. First impressions are extremely positive.
Beautiful knife. I found mine at the base of a cliff far off of the trail while rock climbing. I took it apart and fixed some stripped screws, sanded the rust springs shiny, sharpened it, and now I carry it everyday. Very corrosion resistant, I found it in a bad state. If only the idiot before me didn’t ruin the blade finish sharpening it the wrong way.
Thanks for this great review. I’m so weird, I buy the knife first then watch the reviews... weird right. Just got mine today and love it. Keep the great reviews coming.
Thanks for the channel. I'm new to the knife community and recently bought my 940-2. I know it is dated and perhaps even antiquated, but I am a big fan of this knife. I was able to nab it new for $155. I think it is a classic and stands up to time test amazingly well. Mine is dead on centered and felt broken in from the get go. I also own a 945 Mini Osborne - Green alu scales and it is nice also, but not as fun bc of my XL hand glove size. I will own a 940-1 one day when I can grab it for $220 or so. Thanks for reviewing this "old standard". MC's doing so just proves its validity it todays world. I own a Hinderer Jurassic Tri-Way, 2 ProTech's, 3 Giant Mouse Ace's, other more contemporary Benchmade's and so on, and will always have a 940 in my stash. Thanks again and keep em comin MC .
I just received this BM 940 knife today 05/17/2019 and it is absolutely beautiful with the green aluminum scales and purple back spacer with the fantastic axis lock deployment is very smooth and it is extremely razor sharp this is my 3rd BM and not my last. :-)
If you own this knife and the assisted opening is a bit tight- take a micro screwdriver or allen wrench and loosen the black nut above the axis lock just a tad to adjust to your desired play.
The only thing I didn't like was that mine came rather dull. Fairly quick fix and I'll eventually re-profile it later on. But I agree with your assessment which is similar to that of most reviewers. It's a very fidget fun knife that has great utility after a resharpening session. Maybe a slight hollow grind would have been nice. The Rat2 and the Vanguard Dukes are more slicey and just as capable in EDU (every day use) as the 904-2 from my experience. But this stays longer in rotation because of the axis lock fidget fun factor.
I couldn’t stand the green barrel spacers so I soaked them in a product called Whink rust stain remover. About 5-10 minutes and all the anno was stripped. Much classier look IMO
Wow, that’s a great idea. I have been wanting one for a while, but the green barrel spacers just don’t set well with me. Great, you just cost me $200.00 + the Whink 🤨. Thanks. I wonder if paint stripper would work too.
The production of the 940-2 seems a lot less professional and precise than the normal version. The action can vary a lot and the g10 scale can have finishing issues quite often. Not mentioning the noise of the axis lock bar rubbing on the blade. Handled four of them and turned back to the original eventually which worked perfectly, just personal experience.
Since I can get it at my local PX for 139 I’m considering this, the griptillian, or the bugout for my first benchmade. Tough decision though. I do love my delica but wish it was larger
Did you decide yet? If not, I’d recommend the aluminum handle 940 or the full size griptilian in 20cv and g10 handles. I have both and neither has disappointed. I’ve also used both on deployments to Afghanistan and both thrived there. They are definitely hard use knives. The bugout I do not own so I can’t speak on it.
Dont get the bugout. Personally I find it so so. The handles definitely are a weakpoint. They are most certainly not bad, hell no, but the weight is so off because the blade is the only thing that weighs anything
If people want no wiggle in their blade then they need to climb out of stupid because it’s going to happen. Buy a fixed blade geniuses if you don’t want wiggle. Signed-Daddy. Esee!😀
@@metal_complex I recently bought one and just got it (being from overseas) and I really like it. The QC on it was perfect, the action is probably the best I had compared to all the 940s I have handled out of the box. And I like the looks of it. But I got a soft spot for BMs 940 line, so I am quite biased :P
@@metal_complex Go for it! it's just an extra 20 bucks and the QC is spot on. I liked it sooo much that I got the Contego M390 from KnifeWorks too. Without a doubt, the 20CVs Benchmades are their best knives
Great knife. A little over priced, but I don’t think any knife is worth over $40. IMO. I have this knife only because I found it. I could never pay $150 just for a pocket knife, but to each their own.👍
Cool shape but too long for my taste; I prefer 3'" or under due to being in NY allot. Gotta stick to my svord peasant mini. I already have a slim shorter knife already; I do not need a long slim one. Great knife but laws are a pain sometimes.
I like how you take the time to discuss older models like this and the ZT0095. Everyone else keeps racing to be the first to post about the latest and greatest. That's all good, but many older models still merit discussion about things like long term usage, their relevancy compared to newer similar products, and potential upgrades and iteration development. Speaking particularly to your reviews of the ZT0095 and 940, as you imply both have been around for a while yet both still hold their own. Keep up the good work!
Awesome video. Lately I’ve grown tired everyone’s quick drive by reviews and no new vids on the classics. It’s refreshing to hear you share your actual prolonged experience with the 940. Keep it up Mr. Complex.
#allknivesmatter
I just got delivery of mine today (08/19/2023). I love it. It came perfectly centered with no play and no rock. It still doesn't want to drop but I'm going to treat this the same way I did with my Mini Grip. It haven't touched the pivot screw and I did not add oil. I just let it break-in naturally. Doing the same with this. First impressions are extremely positive.
Beautiful knife. I found mine at the base of a cliff far off of the trail while rock climbing. I took it apart and fixed some stripped screws, sanded the rust springs shiny, sharpened it, and now I carry it everyday. Very corrosion resistant, I found it in a bad state. If only the idiot before me didn’t ruin the blade finish sharpening it the wrong way.
Thanks for this great review. I’m so weird, I buy the knife first then watch the reviews... weird right. Just got mine today and love it. Keep the great reviews coming.
I quite enjoy my Benchmades. I bought my soon-to-be father in-law a 940 for Xmas this year. He absolutely loves it.
Just ordered mine today! First knife for my carry collection
Thanks for the channel. I'm new to the knife community and recently bought my 940-2. I know it is dated and perhaps even antiquated, but I am a big fan of this knife. I was able to nab it new for $155. I think it is a classic and stands up to time test amazingly well. Mine is dead on centered and felt broken in from the get go. I also own a 945 Mini Osborne - Green alu scales and it is nice also, but not as fun bc of my XL hand glove size. I will own a 940-1 one day when I can grab it for $220 or so. Thanks for reviewing this "old standard". MC's doing so just proves its validity it todays world. I own a Hinderer Jurassic Tri-Way, 2 ProTech's, 3 Giant Mouse Ace's, other more contemporary Benchmade's and so on, and will always have a 940 in my stash. Thanks again and keep em comin MC .
I just received this BM 940 knife today 05/17/2019 and it is absolutely beautiful with the green aluminum scales and purple back spacer with the fantastic axis lock deployment is very smooth and it is extremely razor sharp this is my 3rd BM and not my last. :-)
i love the blade shape, i got the 940-1 and its one of my favorites too.
If you own this knife and the assisted opening is a bit tight- take a micro screwdriver or allen wrench and loosen the black nut above the axis lock just a tad to adjust to your desired play.
I like all the reviews of knives that have been out bc I’m still new to this hobby so I need a newer fresh review tone homest
Just got one of these to add to my collection. I like this 940-2 g10 version better then the aluminum version.
I got mine today and I was expecting it to be quite a bit bigger
That’s what she determined.
I put a BM deep carry clip on my 940-2 & it resides in my lefthand pocket. My original 940 is set up for righthand carry with the deep ride clip!
It almost sounds like the perfect knife for when you do not need a knife.
Thanks for the video.
The only thing I didn't like was that mine came rather dull. Fairly quick fix and I'll eventually re-profile it later on. But I agree with your assessment which is similar to that of most reviewers. It's a very fidget fun knife that has great utility after a resharpening session. Maybe a slight hollow grind would have been nice. The Rat2 and the Vanguard Dukes are more slicey and just as capable in EDU (every day use) as the 904-2 from my experience. But this stays longer in rotation because of the axis lock fidget fun factor.
I couldn’t stand the green barrel spacers so I soaked them in a product called Whink rust stain remover. About 5-10 minutes and all the anno was stripped. Much classier look IMO
Wow, that’s a great idea. I have been wanting one for a while, but the green barrel spacers just don’t set well with me. Great, you just cost me $200.00 + the Whink 🤨. Thanks. I wonder if paint stripper would work too.
A 940 in some variant is definitely in my future knife purchase. 😎
Top three in order:
Griptillian 551 fde scales
Barrage 580-2 g10 grey
Osborne 940-2
Have mine coming in the mail tomorrow!!!!
@@ac0rn75 I absolutely love mine. It's hard not carrying it 24/7.
How are you liking it 4yrs later!!?
Remember this knife was designed by a rancher, mr Osborne (RIP), this knife is tough and meant to be a worker!
$143 for the 940-2 $225 for the 940-1. GP Knives (as of 041220) these prices make sense for the value.
Just bought one. House of knives has free shipping plus gives you a free fixed blade knife with coupon code. pretty solid deal
What is that coupon code?
Might get one but I still need a pm2 and a shaman first
You need to hop on that PM2 my guy!
Nice video! You forgot the REI version of the 940. I ditched my Griptilan once I got the 940.
The rei version is just plain sweeeeeeeet! !
I just ordered the 940-1 last night. Looking forward to it, for sure.
Hi ik its been 2 years but hi
Hi
Yes we’re flooded with reviews of this knife but hey,,,that’s only because it’s a dam good model and even better when reground
The production of the 940-2 seems a lot less professional and precise than the normal version. The action can vary a lot and the g10 scale can have finishing issues quite often. Not mentioning the noise of the axis lock bar rubbing on the blade. Handled four of them and turned back to the original eventually which worked perfectly, just personal experience.
Since I can get it at my local PX for 139 I’m considering this, the griptillian, or the bugout for my first benchmade. Tough decision though. I do love my delica but wish it was larger
Did you decide yet? If not, I’d recommend the aluminum handle 940 or the full size griptilian in 20cv and g10 handles. I have both and neither has disappointed. I’ve also used both on deployments to Afghanistan and both thrived there. They are definitely hard use knives. The bugout I do not own so I can’t speak on it.
Dont get the bugout. Personally I find it so so. The handles definitely are a weakpoint. They are most certainly not bad, hell no, but the weight is so off because the blade is the only thing that weighs anything
Awesome Video , great points you address, love mines , excellent edc knife
Hope you get your mitts on a mini presidio.
10:34 ya lol in europe it costs like 224,90€/ 255,22$ just for the s30v/ g10 version. But I guess you pay for importet US quality
I am going to pick up a used one of these, does anyone know where I can get some red barrel spacers? The green doesn't really do it for me.
This or the aluminum 940 and why
Brother, I watch all the time, Love the content and thank you. Have to say my friend, You sound down. You doing good?
This was two years ago, so if he was down I’m sure he’s over it now.
What about the Benchmade 943?
I'm not sure what to think of that super pointy blade shape. Honestly, I've never handled one.
If people want no wiggle in their blade then they need to climb out of stupid because it’s going to happen. Buy a fixed blade geniuses if you don’t want wiggle. Signed-Daddy. Esee!😀
I agree 100 percent 😁
I ended up filling the four screws on the inside so they could be flushed.
20CV plus black G10 and I would get one without blinking.
you should take a look at the knifeworks eclusive 940-1501, in g10 and a 20cv blade :)
Ive been eyeing it...
@@metal_complex I recently bought one and just got it (being from overseas) and I really like it. The QC on it was perfect, the action is probably the best I had compared to all the 940s I have handled out of the box. And I like the looks of it. But I got a soft spot for BMs 940 line, so I am quite biased :P
@@metal_complex Go for it! it's just an extra 20 bucks and the QC is spot on. I liked it sooo much that I got the Contego M390 from KnifeWorks too. Without a doubt, the 20CVs Benchmades are their best knives
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Great knife. A little over priced, but I don’t think any knife is worth over $40. IMO. I have this knife only because I found it. I could never pay $150 just for a pocket knife, but to each their own.👍
Show off lol nice vid Metal.
Wait, didnt benchmade help destroy peoples ar15s? When asked by police?
Cool shape but too long for my taste; I prefer 3'" or under due to being in NY allot. Gotta stick to my svord peasant mini. I already have a slim shorter knife already; I do not need a long slim one. Great knife but laws are a pain sometimes.