I've been a carpenter for almost 40 years. Always use the right tool for the right job if it breaks or bends it means you're not using it properly. If people use a Spyderco as a pry bar knowing in advance that it has a thin tip obviously it's going to break. Every tool is designed for a certain job use it properly and it will not fail you. In 40 years the only tools that ever got broken are the ones that I loaned to my friends who don't know how to use tools properly.

Great profound comparison Rev! Thank you so much for taking the effort and God bless you !

Honestly the Osborne 940 grew on me the more I used it. At first it wasn’t my favorite. Now, all these years later it doesn’t leave my side. EDC classic.

The best part about the 940 is that it is REALLY light and dissappears in the pocket very well despite it being a bit on the longer side. The coating on the aluminum scales is also nice feeling.

Best test on KZfaq between the 2 no bias and a actual test

This the first time I visit your channel. I skipped straight to the end to see the winner. Your encouraging words are at the end made me a subscriber.

Best wishes to you man! Thanks for the informative video and the solid message at the end! Good luck in all your endeavors!

And the customer service comes up. You nailed it bro. Case closed. Love the video.

Hey brother, love your channel, I think you’re the only one that represents their faith and not ashamed of the gospel. Love the content, I just signed up on your channel. I was an MK and PK in west Africa for 20 years. My parents were southern Baptist missionaries in Nigeria first and then Liberia, 35 years in total. My name is Alan, I currently live with my family in Riverside , Southern California !! God Bless you and your family and the awesome job you do to share the gospel one soul at a time. Alan

Have both, love both. 940 gets more pocket time because it's slimmer

Friend, I truly love the way you finish the video off, there’s nothing like Grace the gift that keeps giving. The gift that’s so simple people won’t accept it.

Love all my benchmades! Never had a spyderco...yet...but when it comes to prying paint cans that's a job for my leatherman lol

Best review ever. Have not seen such a good, detailed and honest review that covers everything. Keep going!

Great vid. Like many I have both and have done similar tests with almost identical results but I've always preferred the ergos and blade shape of the para 2. My only gripe was always the damn size. Enter.. The para 3. Ultimatley you really can't go wrong with either. Great video man. Your closing statements were honest and real. Great stuff bruddah.

I think this was a very fair review. Thank-you

Great and honest review! I have a 940 and love it. But at times I think I could really like the Para 3. Different situations could determine which one I bring that day. If I could only have one, it would be the 940. But just maybe I can do both. Great point at the end. You don’t know what others are dealing with. Keep an open mind. You would be shocked at what some people can hide or deal with. At the same time you can be shocked with what people do for no reason. I just try to be the best person I can. But I’m not perfect either.

Amen, great video and I’m thankful for the message at the end. Blessings to all

Thorough test. Thanks for doing it.

👍 for the video and 👍👍👍👍👍 for the final words. God bless you !

I have both and love them both but see them as quite different. Even though both are buttery smooth the 940 edges out the PM2 in how fast it deploys and closes with ease. My 940 has become my Sunday knife...it’s form is more suitable for pocket carry in my church pants it’s more eloquent...to me more of a gentlemen’s knife. However the PM2 is my everyday carry the other 6 days due to the confidence I have with it in hand for larger tasks as well as small tasks. Both are amazing!

This was a solid comparison! I am inclined to agree with you on the 940. However I have found that benchmade hardware is less likely to strip as well. I've had PM 2 hardware strip out on me, while the benchmade screws have yet to show any signs of wear or stripping thus far.

Watched for the knives, stayed for the ending. Thank you for putting that in your video it means alot to me. Its amazing how God can use people in all sorts of ways. Keep the motivation coming.

I’ve had 940s for 10 years. Just ordered the PM2 so we shall see. Good video and evaluation comparison. God is Great !

Great video! I’m a benchmade man but I got my first spyderco recently the micarta pm2 in cruwear. I thank you for your non bias attitude you are fair. And thank you for your encouraging word pastor. God bless.

I enjoyed the comparison, but really liked how you ended the video. God bless!

Great video my friend. While I love the ffg and blade shape of the PM2 I more often carry my 940 for edc because the tip is just too fine on the PM2. I snapped one once and now I'm nervous to use it for edc as a tradesman. And the compression lock is not great for us lefties as you pointed out. Both great knives though.

Great testing and great review. Subbed

I prefer the pm2 personally. I like the larger handle and it fits my hand better. And personally when I’m at work I’ve got a second knife on my radio strap I use to pry stuff up such as prying up pins out of door hinges

Pm2 all day long. Favorite carry knife. Now I cut a lot of cardboard at my job and for that I use my Endura 4.

Been using my pm2 for a few years now. Love it and can't complain. Ended up grabbing a pm3 lw as well and again, it's a great little knife. My first bench made will be here on Saturday:). Had reward points at work so I decided to cash in and ordered a 940-1

ANNNNND YOU'RE A PASTOR!!! NICE! I thought that Hebrews verse was a cool one there on your 940. I went through a period where I was a skeptic when I was younger, but there is something radically cool that happens to your life when you accept Jesus and don't look back. LOL..like reckless abandon for God. Like you don't just know about God, or read about stories of people who knew Him, you experience Him in your own life. That's a beautiful thing. I can't speak for others, but God radically came into my life at a whole other level when I started helping start a church and going to small groups. When I first met my pastor I heard him tell me "If you wanna see God work in your life...serve". I did NOT want to hear that. I thought he was just trying to talk me into helping out because he needed people...and that COULD have been part of it.....but he wasn't kidding. The atmosphere and grace on my life is thick and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I won't lie, people aren't always the easiest to deal with, but I desire the power of God and blessing on my life so much that I walk through it and try to serve as faithfully as I can and it's always worth it. Jesus is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

I have both, love both but I honestly do prefer the 940

I'm just happy to see a review by a fellow-lefty. It's an issue in the knife world.

Really appreciated the message at the end. Nice work

It’s nice to see a knife review video in Which the knife actually cuts things!

Well done. I enjoyed the tests. Thanks

Amen, brother. Good review and I appreciate your encouragement. God is grace to us. The more we open to God the more we partake of His grace and can extend grace to others.

Great video. Loved the end of it!

PM2 for me, I own two, my big hands require a larger size knife. The handle on the 940 would be a pain in the ass for me.

I have a Byrd Meadowlark in g10. The edges of the scales were very angular so I took a small file to them and rounded them. Much more comfortable.

Love my pm2 I gotta get my hands on a 940

Thank you for the inspirational and devotional message in the end. It made my evening. God bless you and keep you healthy and safe. As much as I had enjoyed your review of the knives, I got blessed with the last piece of the message. I am a baptized believer and thank God for His mercy and grace daily.

How big is the cutting edge of the pm2 and pm 3 because i have a native 5 and said 3 inch blade but that’s including the finger choil so i was disappointed

I am down to just three brands of folders I will carry. I always have a Benchmade Mini Griptilian in the pocket and also carry a full sized Griptilian, or 940 at times. Also quite fond of the ZT, 0566, 0350, and tiger stripe 0301, and the Emerson CQC-8 and CQC- Horseman. You can bet I have at least two or three of those on me at all times.

Very comprehensive comparison between two favorite US made knives, Rev. Thank you for an exhausting effort. My brother is a dedicated Benchmade type of guy, the kind of person who only owns one knife, period. . And because he lives abroad and occasionally looses his one knife, I usually replace it with another Benchmade. Me, I like owning a few different folders, mostly budget knives with AUS 8 steel, or its equivalent as I am able to keep my knives razor sharp at all times. Given a choice, I would prefer the Spyderco because of the full flat grind blade; but then again, I really like the Benchmade Axis lock. Personally, both these knives are out of my price range. My solution? A Ganzo G729. Look like a PM2, but with a nice piston lock. Decent steel for my urban use, solid built, and available for under $20.

Amen, brother. Great review

Nice tests, I have a 940-2 and like it pretty decently. I need to get locktite for it though because my pivot keeps coming loose on it. My 940 also has a bunch of micro chips in the blade from cutting cardboard, which is odd because s30v usually doesnt for me. I also have a LW manix 2 in s110v which I like more, that doesnt microchip as easily which suprised me. S110v is supposed to be chippy, but I only have 1 chip and that was from hitting concrete being stupid lol. The manix has better ergos, is lighter, and cuts better so for me it's my preference.

Picked up a 940-2 a few days ago to replace a PM2 as an EDC. While I liked the PM2, it is too bulky due to the handle shape and length, as well as the Spyderco hole in the blade. The 940-2 is a lot slimmer and lighter, and it has pretty much the same blade length with a much stronger tip that's still sharp enough to pierce or drill a hole.

I have and love both of these knives. I consider the 940 to be a better (and more "elegant") EDC for those of us who work in an office environment or when dressed up a bit for work or evening. That being said, the PM2 is a my choice for my weekend or outside activity carry.

Top shelf video; great job!

Good Video, I lost my 940 recently (I know sucks!) I ended up getting a Spiderco PM2 to replace it. it's a tough call between these 2 they are both great in different ways.

I never 'warmed' to the PM2. It's a truly excellent product (and I do have other Spyderco's) but I found that the hype didn't live up to it. In fact I gave mine to my son and don't miss it at all. I bought the Shaman as a replacement for my PM2 (before the prices went up) and although it's another great folder, it's way too heavy for EDC use. The standard 940 ticks all the boxes for me and I'm thinking of trading my Shaman for a second 940 if I can get a good deal...

Great job again!

Wow just found you !! Subbed I like the methed of the comparison..well done

The ergonomics on the PM2 are far superior, especially in wet conditions and with gloves on. The tall full flat grind allows the PM2 to be thinner behind the edge, and if used in a self defense role, the wider blade creates a larger wound for the same depth.

I have a few pm2s and a few p3s and I actually prefer them to my 940. I also like that they occasionally come along in different steels. I have a p3 in s35vn, s110v, and maxamet is my newest for example. While I do keep my 940 in my collection, it’s not one that i carry all the time. Also you could go ahead and get a pm2 and a leatherman for your paint can prying needs (which I literally do because you can’t beat a leatherman for really hard stuff) and you’ll still have some money left over. All jokes aside, great video!

Thanks so much for the ending and your advice...I praise God for you

Excellent review!!!

Just finally got my 940. But I will also be getting a Paramilitary 2 or 3 sometime in the future :p :p

“Pried off paint can lids” . What? they make 59 cent tools for that. I will definitely look at both. I like the looks of the Spyderco. I like what you said about Benchmade customer service. Kudos to your end of video talk. Great video

Very good, thorough review!

My Endura with the VG-10 is outstanding!

I just ordered an Osborne 940, can't wait to hold it in my hand and see what the hype's about

I know I'm super late to the party here and its probably already been said, but I see the para 2 as more of an everyday around the house lighter duty knife.. for food prep, opening mail, slicing boxes. Where as the 940 to me is more out in the yard and garage.. cutting wire, zip ties, prying paint can lids, using it as a make shift screw driver, poking holes in cans.

I’ve had three BM’s, shopping for my first 940( I know). Which is better, the aluminum or the g10?

Very cool I video awesome information and now that I've used and carried the 9:40 and I used to have a Spyderco tenacious until it was stolen I love the 9:40 the way it fits in my hand and I've never had the expensive steals like this and the 9:40 that you gave me is still Sharp it's not hair shaving sharp anymore but it's still Sharp eventually I'm going to have to get a sharpening system or something to sharpen the knives with I did really like the Spyderco tenacious as well but it definitely didn't hold and Ed as long as the Benchmade 940 granted there are two totally different steals but I just figured I would add my two cents LOL I love you brother thank you again and God bless you and your family

Nice message at the end. God bless you and hope you’re doing well

I own both,.... and I would walk confidently into any dark alley with either of them my hand ! Both awesome blades 🥰🤙🏼🇨🇦

Hey ! This was a good video. Thanks

I've got both but Benchmade all day. Warranty and they also provide free deep carry clip.

Have both and I love holding the BM and love using the Spyderco. The PM2 carries big in pocket and the 940 is mediocre on food prep. If they both got together and made a high end SOG Mini Aegis, that would replace the deep carry perfect blade of the Mini Aegis in my pocket now.

I really like how you etched your 940

So the PM2 is slightly better for slicing, but the tip is stronger on the 940. Thanks for the video!

I own both. I carry 940 as my daily knife. But PM2 as my work knife. Because I find PM2 handles better with gloves on.

You might of liked the pm2 better if it was the left hand version of it. I love my Benchmades but I also love my pm2 LH. Good review thanks 🐱

Great video! Here's my 2 cents now. There is no perfect edc knife, all of them have their strong points along with their weak points. So get what looks the best to you lol. For me I went with the 940 because of benchmades warranty.

Best part of this video is the end god bless you brother

I've been thinking of buying a Para 2 in addition to my one-handed Victorinox Trekker knife but I really can’t see any additional advantage apart from a larger blade as the SAK has much more functions (in total 12 for the civilian and 10 for the army version). This makes it much more useful for an EDC knife than any other one. Does someone have both, a Para 2 or BM 940 *and* a Vic Trekker? Are there any advantages of having both I haven’t considered yet?

Just got a 940BK. It's a great knife, but I still carry my Manix 2s more. They may be big and ugly, but the Manix 2 fits my hand so well that I can't help but take one with me every day. Manix 2 for life!

👍👍👍 I like that you actually use the knifes, actually cut stuff. In my opinion this is the only way to test Action, Ergo's and real world cutting. A plus, Customer Service, and warranty, good work. 👍👍👍

I don’t ever recall using a folding pocket knife to bore a hole in wood. I own both the 940 and the PM2, and Para 3 with S110V. The 940 is a power house knife for EDC because it is easy to deploy yet has a slim package. The Spyderco’s have a far superior blade steel with the S110V that makes it a high performance and compact EDC. Note that if you buy a Para 3, you will want to buy a Lynch deep pocket clip.

I was at the store yesterday and I checked so many 940 variants. They were beautiful. Then I asked for a PM2 and a Para3. The Para3 felt small for me, just like the 940. The store showed me a Griptilian with hole. I like the hole. It became comparable with the PM2. After scrutinizing both, I was torn, but I ended up choosing the PM2. I just like the way it feels. My EDC knife is a Kershaw Funxion EMT, and the blade (saber) is similar to the Griptilian. That’s another reason I chose the PM2 so that I can have a flat blade. Now I carry 2 knives, the PM2 and the Funxion. I might get a very small OTF soon. Thank you for your video. I’m a Marine and a first responder.

I would think the 943 vs paramilitary would be a much better assessment as the blade shapes/designs are more similar but great video thanks for posting

Love the PM2 because I own one. Honestly I don’t like the looks of either of them! I love both companies, but I’m currently EDCing the Contigo or Cold Steel Code 4. Always looking for something better. Knifeaholic.

I love the Heb 4:12 engraved on the 940

Spyderco! Great review and testing

Just got a PM2 it's on the way. Love how you are spreading the good news at the end of your video. God bless

I really like both of them the only complaints I have with them is with the 940 they handle is incredibly small for me my hands are huge but they are big and they can't hold the knife with confidence with the Spyderco the only complaint I have is sharp edges but you can knock those down very easily

Too bad you stopped putting out videos. Your message is important. Blessings

Looks like you wanted the 940 to loose lol!! used it way harder than the para .. but it’s good testing .. thanks

neat vid mate and i might be an old aussie construction boilermaker but i have to say thank you for your great message at the end of this tale .god bless you and all our fellow Christians

I appreciate the brotherly Christian blessings at the end of your videos. Thanks for that RevHiker. The knives: You mentioned opening paint cans with the tip of you Spyderco. Try using the thumb hole (closed blade) to open paint cans. Been doing it for years and years. The round tomb hole on the blade in closed position will open paints cans fast. Thanks Rev!

I love to see a knife that has some wear that you know has been used more than a weekend in somebody's pocket!

Fuck it I'm just gonna buy both

Own them both and many variants of the pm2. I like to carry both of them from time to time but if i could only pick one it would be my pm2 s90v hands down.

I have the pm2 it was much bigger than I thought it would be but it is fantastic cutter. If I had to do it over I'd probably get the benchmade 945

Just picked up a para 2. Seems good so far.

I carry a benchmade grip and its a great knife but if the spring on the axis lock breaks the knife is worthless. I had 2 of the 3 tiny screws holding the clip on fell out but that was my mistake not taking care of the knife.

great review not bias thanks!

I own several Spyderco knives, Several Endura 4s and a few Delicas. I also own a few Benchmade 940s and one Benchmade 940-1. My opinion is that both are great knives, I also think their intended purpose was for EDC. However, I think the daily carry for each was for 2 different type of people. My Spyderco knives do fulfill my NORMAL EDC. With light to medium use. I do like the leaf blade shape. However, the point is a “dual edge sword” type of thing. It is very useful in piercing. However, it is too thin for heavier work. My Benchmade 940s I carry when I’m going to do some carpenter, or other type of heavy use work. I like the blade shape for that. Also, the tip is much stronger. My 940-1 I do work with sometimes, but I also like to carry it when I am somewhat dressed up. I’ve no idea why. I think it’s the carbon fiber. But in the other pocket I also carry an Endura 4. If it’s a serious situation, I carry a cold steel Voyager, or a Recon One, with 4 inch blades. Just my thoughts.