Today we look at one of the most iconic folding knives of all time... The Benchmade 940 Osborne!
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@zackinblack3 жыл бұрын
No one gives a crap what knife you use lol... Its a knife bro
@nicholascox45673 жыл бұрын
Rookie
@randyjohnson36543 жыл бұрын
Pin of shame
@codykendall28463 жыл бұрын
Get a life kid
@dawalrus28613 жыл бұрын
Someone’s not a knife guy..
@squaller92543 жыл бұрын
Fucking idiot
@matrix101redorblupill43 жыл бұрын
legend has it that he still to this day are sitting on the same spot opening and closing that knife....
@MattRoseKnives3 жыл бұрын
Legend is correct
@matrix101redorblupill43 жыл бұрын
@@MattRoseKnives inshalla, elhamdulille 🦐
@matrix101redorblupill43 жыл бұрын
@@MattRoseKnives I'am always correct 👑
@antonssergejevs32053 жыл бұрын
back spacer is actually titanium
@evictioncarpentry26283 жыл бұрын
940 and 535 are my edc work knives. I cut everything with my 940. Drywall. Tiles. I use it as a chisel. Paint can opener. Screwdriver. Scraper. You name it. I just trimmed about 50 roof shingles with it because I didn't have my razor. Lol. You can't beat the form factor. One handed. Good length blade. Solid tip.
@craftybynature37604 жыл бұрын
I love my 940 from day one.. it's a working knife.. and fits in the pocket like no other.. great video man..
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!
@bravo1IsixI3 жыл бұрын
If it was a working knife, it would be bigger and have a more useful blade shape.
@evictioncarpentry26283 жыл бұрын
@@bravo1IsixI It was designed for hooves on horses. So yeah... Not a working knife at all. A one handed, 3+inch blade in a slim package with a beefy tip. You must be huffing glue.
@vikingfury20652 жыл бұрын
Any issues with the omega springs? Breakage?
@rommelthedesertfox3089 Жыл бұрын
@@evictioncarpentry2628 it was designed by a rancher to be used on a ranch so yes it’s definitely a working man’s knife
@Milkman42792 жыл бұрын
I have a couple dozen pocket knives and I would change them up in my EDC, depending on how I felt and what I was doing that day. Then last year I got a 940, and now that's all I carry.
@Acroanidd3 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for 2 years and couldn't picture owning any other EDC at this point. I hope I never lose it because that'd be the only way I would part ways with it at which point I would go out and get another.
@jadeddragon42543 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what happened to me just recently
@treyh00793 жыл бұрын
Excellent review my man, just ordered the 940 yesterday. They’ve been on my radar for a long time but the price always held me back, finally said screw it! Lol
@NJP12345678902 жыл бұрын
I saw this one at bass pro today and after years of wanting a 940 I got the model you have here. I got home and looked at it and saw the purple liner. I didn’t know it had that and fell in love with it even more once I realized that!
@MattRoseKnives2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@richardvirchow33906 ай бұрын
I can’t believe I finally bought the Benchmade 940 Osborne knife. I have a collection of about 200 pocket knives and my typical use for them is … a letter opener, a package opener, a nail file, etc. I can’t wait for it to arrive.
@BLACKOPS63913 жыл бұрын
I just bought this knife and I'm in love with the titanium purple backspacer, it's way more beautiful in person and the aluminium doesn't feel chalky or bad like other reviews said. I just pulled the trigger had to have it kinda reminds me of the joker with the green and purple lol hell ya
@SLLINEY4 жыл бұрын
This review shored up some hesitance, I swore I was going change it up after a decade. Axis lock and Spidey Hole won the day. It is the locking mechanism and fidget factor that keeps me coming back. Got 2 Griptillians (M4 & S30V), PM2 and a PM3 (both S30V) and all of them are Black finish. I pulled the Fathers Day card and got the 940 S30v (1st Satin) Green Aluminum basic on the way. So thanks on the video.
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
For sure my friend!
@oneillmarais96722 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have been back and forth between the 940 and the bugout for a long time. The 940 is concord in the folding knife community.
@badhombre8383 Жыл бұрын
That’s a easy win for the 940
@coreyosborne40322 жыл бұрын
I am looking at this knife, and KZfaq searched for a review. Then I see your face pop up. HAHA. Good to see you, thanks for the review.
@95666 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review i just ordered this. super excited, my first benchmade.
@MattRoseKnives Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@bradtno93834 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Been looking around to pick a quality edc and i think this will be the one
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It's a great option!
@Chulkov892 жыл бұрын
Just picked this knife up today. It's a keeper bro.
@richardclegg58533 жыл бұрын
Just picked one up, store gave me 20% list, $185 + tax.... THRILLED!!! Can't wait to cut something up! The edge is ridiculous, never though a knife could be made that sharp
@jonathancooper54814 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I’m looking at this one for my next blade as I recently got a bugout and love it! I want something a little sturdier for certain tasks. It would be cool to see you out this one through a little action. Good luck w your channel! I hope to see more from you soon
@gregwalker42363 жыл бұрын
i have this knife and the cheaper version 940-2(?) so i just watched the video to see if i liked your review. i did and subscribed. not everyone is good at reviews on youtube, but you are a welcome, talented resource!
@dtomknivesandgear66354 жыл бұрын
How do I not have one of these yet. I always have it the cart and don't pull the trigger. What is wrong with me!! Thanks for the video brother.
@johnagen3688 Жыл бұрын
Did you get it!
@eugenevictortooms41742 жыл бұрын
My 940 isn't an extension of me, I'm an extension of my 940.
@waldmeisterbrehm4 жыл бұрын
man... great review... honestly made. i have it, i love it. never reviewed it. but i should! great job, buddy! greetings from cologne, germany arthur brehm
@SweWince4 жыл бұрын
Just pulled the trigger on this knife and agree a 100% with your points, except the handle being too small. If I'm gonna do such heavy cuting I'll bring a fixed blade. Great knife love it and can't put it down
@SweWince4 жыл бұрын
@Dakota Travis Same here brother, they say outdated I say timeless! They can keep their ugly black tactical knives for themselves 😂
@SweWince4 жыл бұрын
@Dakota Travis Yes indeed I like both as well but nothing like the 940 :D
@kylewood83273 жыл бұрын
Obviously you understand that your only negative is not really a negative about the knife itself! Your hand is (borderline) to big, that’s not the knives fault! Great review on an awesome knife, love mine!
@bsly1374 жыл бұрын
If you really like the 940, you should also check out a 940-2 at some point. I'm a big fan of g10 and micarta. so I love the 940-2.
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
I plan on grabbing one soon!
@josephhaire95004 жыл бұрын
You’re doing awesome man. You have great content and speak well👌🏻.
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Joseph!!!
@MidwayShooter2 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today 202$ and worth every penny.
@MattRoseKnives2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@johnagen3688 Жыл бұрын
How are you liking it a year later?!
@MidwayShooter Жыл бұрын
@@johnagen3688 still love it. I went on a Benchmade buying spree & bought 7, one for each day of the week lol. It’s still my favorite followed by the 940 mini and the full size Adamas.
@johnagen3688 Жыл бұрын
@@MidwayShooter That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
@sputumtube3 жыл бұрын
I've sent my 940 back to Benchmade twice now because the Omega springs failed. It's the Achilles Heel with Benchmade folders although the warranty is beyond reproach. Living in the UK, it meant that I was without my knife for over sixteen weeks in total. I've still got my 940 and I carry it often, but I'm always aware of the unreliability of those weak springs. For that reason I also have an Endura in my car.... just in case.
@Sunbear4153 жыл бұрын
That’s nuts! I have 9 Benchmade Axis lock equipped knives, with lots and lots of flick time. Not one spring has ever broke or failed.
@sputumtube3 жыл бұрын
@@Sunbear415 It's weird. I've also got a Griptillian, a Mini-Grip, a Contego and a 710, and none of those have had the slightest problem. Just the 940.!!
@kurtisb1002 жыл бұрын
@@sputumtube I had just assumed that you wouldn’t be allowed a locking folding knife in the UK? Or is that just London/Edinburgh/etc?
@CalebMcFadden3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to find as many small knife channels as I can right now
@manifestgtr Жыл бұрын
The 940 is one of my favorites. Two things slightly bug me about it. First, you should keep it SHARP…hair splitting sharp. The cutting geometry just isn’t all that great. It’s pretty thick behind the edge. Secondly, I wish it came in more steels…there are what, maybe 3-4 variants, tops? The Spyderco Manix is another favorite of mine and I’ve been able to get it in s30v, Cruwear, M390, Spy27 and CTS-204p. That’s not even the end, either. It’d be nice to see benchmade branch out a bit. They do really well with their m4 and Cruwear in my experience.
@MattRoseKnives Жыл бұрын
Would be cool to see more steels for sure
@minigmac12 жыл бұрын
Great review Matt!
@thecarnut98993 жыл бұрын
The Benchmade 940 is such a great knife even non knife people, or people who just think of knives as cutting tools, will pay 200 bucks for it
@Jon-iw9gr Жыл бұрын
Im 18 now. Saved up and bought one with my dad at sportsman’s warehouse when i was 14 and beat the ever living shit outta it. I lent it out and got it back with chipped tips and rolled edges and a simple lansky sharpening kit brought it back to new every time. Love the knife, you really gotta try to break it if its gonna break.
@MattRoseKnives Жыл бұрын
Haha true!
@suttonmatthew11 ай бұрын
I do not concur with adding handle length. In my view, it’s the perfect proportioned folding knife. Handle to blade ratio is awesome.
@Errcyco2 жыл бұрын
You don’t get much more versatile and quality an EDC as this. Don’t let the price fuck you up.. there’s CRK knives twice this price that aren’t as versatile (in my humble opinion).
@MattRoseKnives2 жыл бұрын
Haha fair
@deanP. Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@MattRoseKnives Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thechugdude3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I dig it!
@thechugdude2 жыл бұрын
Follow up post. Just bought a 940! lol
@Killlerbee4 жыл бұрын
I love the 940 but don’t have $200 for a pocket knife. I compromised and bought the Firebird 7562 which is modeled after this iconic knife. On the plus side the entire knife is about 10-15% bigger than the 940 and only 25-30% of the cost. Of course it’s only 440C steel and comes in Carbon Fiber instead of aluminum, but bottom line is it fits my hand and my budget. If I do get a BM one day it will probably be the Grip. Thanks for the review of this classic. 👍🏻
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
It is a little pricey, but if you ever get your hands on one, I don't think you'll be disappointed!
@SweWince4 жыл бұрын
I understand being in a budget but please don't buy knock offs from China that are stealing others ideas, there are many cool cheaper original knives out there or just pay the bill and get a real one
@conradsmith93322 жыл бұрын
@@SweWince ganzos are absolutely rubbish, I had one as my fist pocket knife and all of the screws stripped out it just fell apart..
@redriver65414 жыл бұрын
No slight on BM but if I'm going to pay that much I'm getting exactly what I want.....in the way of the grip. I have large hands too.
@theone0314 жыл бұрын
You need to do a review on the Cold steel Airlite. Such a good knife 👍
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
I will have to soon!
@whalehands4 жыл бұрын
If you can get manufacturers to start sending you knives to review and test, I believe you'd be one of the best knife reviewers out there. I say that just by the way you talk and carry yourself. Now, I love my 940. It was the first benchmade I got and the one I've eyed for years, along with the Infidel(which was my second benchmade). Seen a lot of people in my squadron get the choice of getting issued an assortment of multitools and knives for deployments. Because we were Civil Engineers. Gerber, benchmade, sog, leatherman. All three of my deployments were canceled do to my window of deployment. I just wanted the choice of getting issued a 940! I never wanted to spend that money on a knife. Then, I got into edc. Finally bought the original 940 sbk. Put camo micarta scales and a purple micarta backspacer on it, thanks to Custom Scales Division of Germany. Now I have the 9400 auto on preorder. I'm gonna use the 940 I have now as a beauty queen for date nights lol. My 9400 will become the workhorse now. I just have to figure out how to use the blade on my Infidel now.
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the encouragement and those scales sound doppeee!! It is a great, lightweight hard use blade!
@whalehands4 жыл бұрын
@@MattRoseKnives @colinmw on Instagram and you'll see them!
@guydavis69183 жыл бұрын
Got a good channel here keep it up
@ScottyMatthews84 жыл бұрын
Great review man! Thinking about getting this or the Benchmade Nakamura, probably both 😂
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man go for it!
@badhombre8383 Жыл бұрын
The price isn’t bad yes seems like alot of money. So there’s 365 days in a year what the hell is 200 on something you absolutely love.
@MattRoseKnives Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@vblack737210 ай бұрын
You should be a salesman (mine's coming tomorrow!)
@TripleEEDC4 жыл бұрын
Nice review! What do you think of the new 9400 auto version? Are you going to pick one up when it comes out?
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
I like the concept, but I'm not a huge auto fan, kinda indifferent to them. But I may eventually :)
@oldie1214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@MikeSpicyWinner3 жыл бұрын
I was contemplating getting an automatic 940 but that axis lock looks so smoooooth
@Acroanidd3 жыл бұрын
You dont need an auto with the way the action is on this thing. Only other knife I would be interested in would be their balisong but that's for another day.
@grizzlycountry10303 жыл бұрын
As a guy with extra large hands I'm gonna have to disagree with the feel in hand. I wouldn't change a thing about it.
@ikestarr94203 жыл бұрын
I said the same exact thing pal.
@fakebobbyhill2963 ай бұрын
I think I upset the guy at Bass Pro the other day. I look like a bum, but I went in and bought a 940 Osborne and a Freek. No credit. His whole demeanour changed after I said I wanted them both.
@carlrunderson2662 жыл бұрын
Good video my friend
@toddshumaker27153 жыл бұрын
Looking for an Axis Lock Benchmade for breaking down critters (elk, deer,) in your opinion, would this be a knife you'd recommend? Was looking at the Bugout, but it seems a bit small (footprint-wise) as I have large hands! Thanks!!
@luckymeziere36752 жыл бұрын
I would probably go with the Benchmade crooked river
@johnagen3688 Жыл бұрын
@@luckymeziere3675 that's what I was thinking!
@lestagez Жыл бұрын
hey try the grizzly, it’s there main hunting knife with a skinner attached, feels great in the hand
@johnhildenbrand26422 жыл бұрын
Had mine for like 6 months now, it's everything you need and nothing you don't. It may not slice quite as well as something like a Spyderco Paramilitary 2, but it gets the job done all the same. The only area this blade is no good for is "TaCtIcAl FoLdEr" which is a fucking stupid set of criteria anyway, this knife isn't cheap, but it's worth it.
@MattRoseKnives2 жыл бұрын
Lol fair!
@rommelthedesertfox3089 Жыл бұрын
What would u say to a guy looking to buy his first benchmade EDC the I’m so close to getting a 940 and I’ve heard nothing but good things about it my only concern is I have large hands so I want to make sure it will fit comfortably in my hands and by comfortably I mean all my fingers should fit on the handle I don’t want my pinky handing off the end lol also I want a very functional knife so will this put up with lots of use? I was looking into the crooked River but I really don’t want to drop $300 I’m more comfortable in the $200 range
@cLABREHAB3 жыл бұрын
Got one on the way. Word to the wise, benchmade only honors their warranty on knives bought through authorized dealers so be careful buying one online.
@johngribbin69453 жыл бұрын
no, i found a mini bugout on the street. i sent it in for lifesharp and they had zero problems
@drdirtnap44303 жыл бұрын
is it normal for the axis lock to make a clicking noise when the blade is slowly opened, right about the point the axis lock reaches it's lowest point?
@Rot3rFaden4 жыл бұрын
such a beauty......
@UpsetSoil3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the 9400
@garyjacobs27894 жыл бұрын
My grandson bought one and I like it so I got one . In the first week the omega springs let go . Send it in, about ten days later it was back Then their political views became known. So i put it down ,but as of late I started using it again . I edc a small sebenza so it has tough competition. This little knife is a great edc period. The blade is very useful and being thin it cuts well. Mine came sharp and centered. On those pesky springs I found some on eBay and l layed a set back for cheep insurance. Great knife , average company. Your review was done well and I signed up.
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Just sent mine in to Benchmade for the omega spring. It's on its way back right now!
@controlledchaos78083 жыл бұрын
It's now wore out from opening and closing a 1000 times in 9 minutes. Jeepers!
@pray4mojo353 жыл бұрын
Anybody ever get rip-offed on Amazon buying a either a Benchmade or Spyderco and getting a counterfeit? Or should I stick with BladeHQ or other knife sales site even if it costs more?
@MattRoseKnives3 жыл бұрын
It happened to me once. Though it was from a rather obscure seller. Usually Amazon is relatively safe for buying blades
@BigCheeseEDC4 жыл бұрын
You still recommend it man?? I am considering picking one up.
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
It will last forever. Totally worth it!
@BigCheeseEDC4 жыл бұрын
Matt Rose thanks man. Hoping to find a sale for the 4th!!
@bert25303 жыл бұрын
Ah man, I just have to stop watching 940 clips. Just got a 550 Griptilian 20cv for a couple of weeks, which I like, I really like, but then I think this 940 looks way better and has the same cutting edge length. S30v doesn’t bother me, I like it on my para 3 so ........ Ah wel, next bonus is already spent I guess 😉
@poeskloes26513 жыл бұрын
I would love to have a 940. But they cost 243 euros (290 usd) in The Netherlands. I can't afford that sadly.
@k9teamzagrebskolazapse1493 жыл бұрын
Tray in Croatia luck they are Benchmade and Microtech dalers and price of Ultratech bronze Dead Card i pay 420€ but 940 Benchmade cost 200€ go on sight of dealers and luck that is yust too much.
@suttonmatthew11 ай бұрын
Titanium purple liner.
@seabiscuit7261423 жыл бұрын
Correction: The Griptilian is more Benchmade than the 940 is!
@flowerdoodle24383 жыл бұрын
Toby McGuire does knife reviews....wow.
@bobfromsales90363 жыл бұрын
Backspacer is anodized titanium
@williamfedericoni4 жыл бұрын
I just made new springs for my 940
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Actually just sent mine in. Flipped it so much I broke the omega spring xD
@williamfedericoni4 жыл бұрын
Same! I kept breaking them and just said screw it, they are pretty easy to bend with pliers
@williamfedericoni4 жыл бұрын
Good video btw
@vikingfury20652 жыл бұрын
Did you ever end up breaking an omega spring?
@Sub69ronnischrevel3 жыл бұрын
I find my blade (just bought) quite stiff to get out. Does it get easier the more you play with it?
@michaelkim47433 жыл бұрын
Yes. I just got a bugout and have opened and closed it whenever watching TV and after a week it's so smooth. It came stiff but you just need to break it in.
@Sub69ronnischrevel3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelkim4743 yep,silky now. Thank you.
@georgequirk82803 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@TTRL123454 жыл бұрын
Can you do a karambet review
@MattRoseKnives4 жыл бұрын
I have a Hawkbill style review on my channel! It is the Boker Kalashnikov TNP edition. I'll have to do a karambit review soon!
@TTRL123454 жыл бұрын
Matt Rose please I’m begging
@ivanhamlyn3 жыл бұрын
Best edc knife
@CapFlipGaming2 жыл бұрын
For nearly 200 bucks... It's no longer worth it at that price point. The competition is too large. Still the best knife they make though.
@MattRoseKnives2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm not sure I agree with you. But to each their own ✌️
@joeroller43993 жыл бұрын
How stiff is the axis lock?
@woodentulike2no Жыл бұрын
That's what she said!😂
@wis10243 жыл бұрын
I hate the purple pink backspacer. Call me old fashioned but its a bit feminine for me. Its polishes right off though so no worries
@sirchompsalot49673 жыл бұрын
Thank you for flipping it a lot
@ivanhamlyn3 жыл бұрын
Spyderco makes some nice knives also
@murtezatt3 жыл бұрын
is having a church knife a thing?
@peternormand40943 жыл бұрын
I just carry the same knife all the time
@mengx943 жыл бұрын
idk i appreciate the knife flicking. i want something easy with a smooth easy action since otf's are banned up here.
@jadeddragon42543 жыл бұрын
Best edc
@Matthew-nm4bl2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to find someone who wants to trade my regular aluminum 940 for their rei version.
@johnagen3688 Жыл бұрын
The rei version is my favorite!
@badcomrade95784 жыл бұрын
this guy has a little sugar in his tank
@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli3 жыл бұрын
Spider-Man?
@Jd-zd6om4 жыл бұрын
Benchmade as a marketing company is garbage. They used the balisong community to popularize their brand, then switch over to small folders to save money with maximum profit. They never listen to the people of what they want, more of do their own thing and they've lost a lot of their original fans which helped them get to where they are today.
@burnitdown49533 жыл бұрын
Well maybe a infidel
@FadedHexx3 жыл бұрын
Dude........stop flicking it.......it is REALLY annoying....
@winchestermodel70443 жыл бұрын
That’s what you do with a 940, rookie.
@bravo1IsixI3 жыл бұрын
Ah. The 940. The most overrated knife to ever exist. Bad ergos, weird and useless blade shape, and oddly sized. Such a waste of money.
@GETOVERHERE883 жыл бұрын
sounds like you’re butthurt, you okay?
@MattRoseKnives3 жыл бұрын
This guy's really seems to have a thoughtful, nuanced perspective 😁
@rommelthedesertfox3089 Жыл бұрын
Yea said no one ever
@iknowthefuture29043 жыл бұрын
I stole this knife from my grandpa , its fly as fuck hes so pissed but he doesnt know ;)