Benchmade 940BK-2004: Jade G10 & M4 -- Just Go Buy One!
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024
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The 940 was my first Benchmade ever and absolutely love it! Just grabbed this variant on sale for the holidays at BHQ!....
Couldn’t agree more about this 940 variant. I got two of them immediately when they dropped. Nice job as always, Rob. Merry Christmas to you and the family.
My wife got me this knife for Christmas it is insane how nice it is. The action, the feel and weight is out of the park.
I received mine. And within 2 days it was perfect. Like butter. The M4 blade is thee best steel out there. And this is a fantastic knife if you like to fidget with your knife.
Hey, what abt rust? R u worried or do u have a solution?
No idea if you'll see this but it's on sale right now for 160 if you wanted you grab another
I just got it the other day. Xmas gift from my wife. It’s fantastic.
I watched this last night with great interest since I just bought it from Blade HQ However I got mine on Christmas Special for $144 and feel really happy to score a knife I have wavered over buying for $200 for such a bargain price And it IS a bargain I absolutely love it and was ecstatic to hear you say the same
BtW for some reason I had lost my subscription to your channel and just subscribed again this morning
God bless you Rob
If I could like this video a hundred times, I would. I've watched the video a bunch of times and just bought my SECOND 940 in M4. My first has custom brass scales. This one will be kept bone stock, because of course it will. For all the reasons you mention here. The word and our 940's are sharp!
Just got delivery of 2 new knives today (09/09/2023). A 945 with green aluminum scales and a 940BK-2004. Action on the 940 was drop-shut out of the box with no blade movement. The 945 needs to be snap closed but it's starting to drop. You're right Rob. I got my first 940 last 08/19/2023 and it has become my favorite folding knife.
I had this same knife. A year ago I lost it. Somehow it fell out of my pocket even though I had it clipped in. Today I finally ordered another one because I saw they were in stock on BladeHQ. It was such a good knife I had to buy another one.
I agree,i have 3 940s including the new jade,out of all my knives the 940 is the one knife i always have in my pocket,and rotating other knives in other pocket
I picked one up shortly after it dropped. While the 940 is nice and slim, my thick paws seem to grip the PM2 much better. After carrying it for a short time I gravitated back to the Spyderco. Nice addition to the EDC collection. Merry Christmas.
They were sold out but resurfaced today 12-22 due to the flippers cancelling their large orders b/c this iteration was LIVE for a few days indicating the desirability was not as high as it was anticipated.
F*ing flippers....
There was a huge order too. I heard that you have to order at least 3k from Benchmade for an exclusive. I don't know how true that is but the guy who said it is a Benchmade dealer and said he attempted to do an exclusive but couldn't when he had to order that many. It looked like BHQ was hinting at more of these coming too when they posted that this first run will sell fast so assuming there will be more eventually.
@@JesseLJohnson- actually it was 4K pieces in this run..
The same thing happened to me with the oil ,i had to take it apart and clean the oil out.wish i watched this sooner.thanks
Done. Thanks for the tip, and you do indeed have my gratitude . Still waiting patiently for the next episode of Traditional Knife Anthology.....
Merry Christmas!
Bought 2 upon your initial update. 1 for me, 1 for my son in law for Xmas. When I got them, I immediately bought 2 pm2 maxamet knives. He got 1 for Xmas and I am keeping the 940 m4’s. . As always, thanks Rob.
What a treat to get a TAP knife review on a winner! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 my friend!
Thanks buddy! Merry Christmas to you!
I've got one and it is very cool. Joined my family of other 940s. Have you seen the 940-1702? Green G10 with purple standoffs? An ode to the original. Then there's the new 945BK. So much 940 goodness out there these days. Glad you picked up this one.
Really nice Christmas gift, I already ordered mine! Many thanks Rob and have a great Christmas
I almost bought one.... but i got the spyderco pm2 tanto instead....
I ended up buying both.
I swapped a 940-1 cf handle with this Blade HQ exclusive and created my ALL TIME favorite EDC. It’s now exactly all the materials I’ve always wanted in a 940 (M4, CF and COMPLETELY blacked hardware) and now looks absolutely amazing to me. The only small gripe I had with my Blade HQ knife when I got it was that it was shockingly dull out of box... like not even a remote ability to cut any type of paper cleanly. It wasn’t a big deal at all to me to sharpen myself but still kinda surprising to leave the factory the way it was. 🤷♂️
I picked up a few... absolutely love this 940 configuration!
Got this too! Going to put some titanium scales on it eventually
Just ordered one! What an awesome looking knife.
Bought the 940BK-2004 just recently and after ordering noticed they are currently out of stock. Great knife with a great look with the natural G-10
Rob, I got one as a Christmas gift to myself, it finally arrived a day after this video.
I had the same problem, I loved my aluminum 940 so much, that I bought a brand new one in aluminum as well and kept that one as my shelf queen and absolutely beet and he crap out of my original one👍
Well Rob
I wasn't really looking at picking up another 940, but since got a notification that Blade HQ has a limited number back in stock. I just wanted to say....my Starbucks coffee budget has been severely hurt because of you! Thanks for the review, and happy new year :)
Just bought this knife about an hour ago. Can’t believe it’s still available!
I got one it’s okay. I got a 9400 at the same time. I have been carrying a 940-1 for so long now I can’t get it out of my pocket. As I have no trouble with s90v
I am also a Benchmade 940 and a CPM M4 fan. I usually buy my Benchmades through the Military Exchange, but I bought this BladeHQ exclusive, despite the retail price and insanely high Kansas sales tax.
Got it. Gorgeous and will be a user. This makes it 3 940s.
And I live in a rusty environment
03/10/21 - They JUST had both the 940BK-2004 and the Spyderco PM2 M4 Tanto in natural G-10 back in stock and I grabbed both! HOLY COW! They're now GONE!
I just got one yesterday. Cost me $200 but I absolutely LOVE IT! I work in a locomotive garage so I won’t be using it for EDC. Would ruin the beautiful handles. Best believe it comes with me on weekends though!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Just got my Super freek, great knife, M-4 ROCKS
I love your reviews! My heart soars. Please, somebody send this man an AD20 so he can review it.
Thanks for this awesome commentary. I love my 940s as well! Question for you: what is it exactly you don't like about S90V?
I’m curious about that, as well.
It’s hard to sharpen
it's terrible to sharpen, fails to take on a razor sharp edge, and it's chippy.
M4 is the exact opposite of all the aforementioned
I ordered one of the last ones as they are now out of stock again! Cant wait to get this one in hand! Great review.
I ordered one . It came last night, Love It. Thanks for the review and the heads up on where to get it. Blade Hq
Thanks For another stellar review Mr P :)
You just pushed me over the edge as I’ve been on the fence since it’s drop.
Just pulled the trigger and have one in route 👍🏻👊🏻
Can't wait. This version is coming around again soon!
I know you’ve found what you’re looking for Rob, but REI has a version of the 940-2 called the -1702. It has dark green G10 with purple backspacers to match the original, with an S30V blade.
Is it a current exclusive?
@@davidlastoria2762 yes current REI exclusive
Love the rei edition!!!
Grabbed one myself. Love it as well, my first 940 and now I definitely understand the hype just wish I grabbed 2 and I still might
I love the “song”; you know it’s ON & SHARP when you 👂 hear it!
Thanks for the video! Now $145 at BHQ so I had to have one!
Just bought mine. Missed out on the first wave and was sad. So i had to take this second chance!
What are they going for on eBay? Last time I check they were still affordable. Maybe $40 more than retail. Never mind. Just saw they are back in stock.
@@usmcgrunt02 They're on sale this Friday 6pm est if you didn't get it
I just got a wild hair and ordered one with the intention of putting the M4 blade in my 904-1 with the carbon fiber scales.
Rob, why’d you have to do this knife review? Mine should arrive Monday. Have a Merry Christmas!!
Thanks Rob just picked it up! Long time subscriber! Love the content!
Just bought one on Feb 20, 2022. They still have them
Mines in the mail. That makes it 3. 940 og, 940-2 micarta scales swap out with orange g10 geared backspacer and now jade g10/m4. My first double up, now triple up. And I have the 945 classic
Just bought one today. My wife hates when I watch your channel
I have mine in my pocket tonight. I have been loving it!
i just got that same jade m4 version and I thought that maybe I needed to clean mine because it felt really gritty so i took it apart and I noticed that around the pivot where the washers sit are really aggressive machining patterns and it felt sharp around the pivot hole and i started looking closer and it is pitting pretty badly on both sides and along the tang where the lock interacts with the blade. i got it maybe two months ago brand new and it’s been clean and dry this whole time.
Merry Christmas. Be safe stay safe and be/stay sharp
Was lucky to be able to pick one up today on a second wave limited release.
I got mine in a few days ago. Finally! I really love the size shape blade material and the Axis lock. Really the perfect size for an EDC! But the natural G10 looks much better on video. I see and hear it called Jade. It is definitely not Jade or any shade of Jade. Looks like they melted a milk jug and made a handle. I know I have no taste though.
I wish BM would either not coat their M4, or if they have to, use DLC.
BM coats their M4 for Warranty purposes
I got mine from the first drop and I too plan on using the heck out of it! It looks amazing and came quite sharp, but wish I had a wicked edge to polish up the edge a bit. I prefer a noncoated blade and wish the steel was Elmax. But, am I unhappy? Not at all.
I got one. It’s nice!!
Everybody knows you love 940s, only got the one and only, your original and even got my old code name put on the blade, I thought that was cool. Para 2 and my 940, best EDC so far for me. Only allowed to carry outside if hunting in the UK, I which case I use a fixed blade for birdies and fish. You understand we all like a nice man thing, even the ones we never gonna use eg, need I?
I like a thin knife. The 940 is one of if not my favorite knife from Benchmade. I prefer Spyderco to Benchmade but I really like the 940. I don't care for the aluminum though. I have the BHQ m4 if it ever shows up and a few others and I have the 943 too. Be nice if USPS would bring me my m4 940 lol.
I don't like that 'wedgy'reverse tanto blade either,(I have a 943)but man,jade,blacked out,AND M4,mine is on the way!I have a pm2 blacked out jade,and it is one of the most beautiful peices I own
Cool but I'd really love a thinner grind. My 940-2 with a regrind is absolutely amazing and I'm spoiled now.
Mine arrived on Christmas Eve. I swapped grips with my 940-1. I like the carbon fiber more than the g10 but much prefer the m4 to s90v.
That's hot!
@@TheApostleP just discovered your channel in the last week or so but enjoy the videos. Just got edge pro so I’m trying to soak up knowledge from people that know what they’re doing
New to collecting/using knives that cost a little more than I'm accustomed to paying . I was considering the 940-1 But heard that the steel is very hard to sharpen, and edge chips easy. But any knife that I buy, I'm gonna use . So this brings me to the 940 in your video. I've avoided the black blades, because of worrying about scratches from heavy use, such as stripping elec cable. So do these black blades scratch easily ?
I really hope they do this with the mini.
What about the buck 110 dont forget it
Would this survive in the Pacific Northwest? I am figuring the blade coating would certainly help?
I got very lucky, these were on sale just before Christmas $145....
Haven't had a review in a old time and I just bought a new knife! Lol
Beautiful knife my friend 😉
Just purchased one, thanks!
I got one. I didn't like the color touches Benchmade used on the 940s either. Not really a fan of the Jade g10 either but that's easily remedied
I like my Spyderco Para 2 it is a better slicer with the flat grind and wider blade, I have no issues with the size or weight no problem.
I guess you missed the 940-1501. Milled black and blue layered G-10, blue spacers, and 20CV steel. Not too shabby.
Not hardly, George. I’ve sharpened 30 or 40 of those and sold nearly that many. Sweet blade thought!
It’s a great knife and well worth the money.
I'm waiting for BladeHQs second drop of these!!! I want one so bad!!!
They are doing a second drop of these?
@@usmcgrunt02 They had 'em tonight and I ordered one with 2 day shipping.
@@usmcgrunt02 instock still
I love my 940
Just ordered mine
So here's a question for you ApostleP. I already have, love, and carry most of the time, a 9400. I considered getting the 940 in M4, but I just don't know if the 940BK-2004 would see much pocket time over the auto. I'm thinking the 940BK would pretty much be just a backup for the 9400, am I thinking right here?
I might be the wrong guy to ask on that one, Arch. I would consider the manual 940 the user, and the 9400 kind of a fun novelty variant. It’s not as strong as the Axis Lock manual mechanism. It’s not really faster to open, and not nearly as easy to close. Still a fun knife though.
@@TheApostleP Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, that's funny, I had the same kind of things go through my mind while I sat here playing with the 9400. I just ordered the 940 in M4. Merry Christmas to myself I guess! YOLO!!
My blade came with two spots that didn't have any coating on the blade.
I need to send you my bugout m4 from SMKW, that thing could use a better edge.
The price is down to about $154 today. Crazy!
Check again $144 now. I just bought another. I about fell out of my seat. That's a crazy good price. 👍
...and now I have three.
Now they are back to full price so that was a good move for whoever got em at those low prices haha 👍.
The Achilles Heel of all Benchmade folders is the weak Axis lock spring. If they used the same lock as the one the Anthem then this model would indeed be perfect.
It's cool but I have a slSuper Freek so I don't need to spend anymore.
I've got one; but I carry a big Emerson just in case I need it.
I got one a couple weeks ago and I like it but I would let it go
what angle is it sharpened at?
I bought one and the USPS promptly lost it! Blade HQ just refunded my money today… Super bummed about it!
Order another one, they're back in stock.
@@kyklain86 thanks for the update. I did check and you’re right. It’s really weird because I called Blade HQ and they told me they were out of stock? I ordered!
Where are you going to post the para 2 for sale?
Where they always are. In the weekly sale
Wow! I'm getting one!
Just showed up late to this party. Anyone have one for sale?
To me, the Benchmade 940 is like the Leonardo DiCaprio of knives. I honestly don’t know what people see in it.
Ha thats a great comparison! Some people are attracted to odd things. I detest this knife. I tried to like it I really did, so overhyped and overrated. It's as ugly as apostle Ps thumbs!
@@trentsapp731 Right?! I too think it's one of the ugliest knives Benchmade ever produced. In my eyes, the lines/profile of it resemble a hunching old man.
We're in the minority, people love this knife. In my twisted mind it looks like my dogs,,manhood..
Great Tip!!!
I might be alone on this but I dont like the natural g10 looks like a dollar store toy . Just my 2cents.
I could see that, but in hand the G-10 feels very nice.
I like it. But you can dye it easily to most any color you want.
Great Video.
Do you charge more for tantos, TAP?
Yes, $5 more.
wish I could buy it
sucks to live in eu