Benchmade 940-2 Osborne question

4mer_FMF said:
If the 940-2 wasn’t worth keeping, why the interest in its more costly sibling?
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I own what seems to make the top 5 list of best EDC knives (Para 2, Griptilian, Delica 4, mini griptilian) but none have a classy, gentlemen look to them. I returned the 940-2 I ended up with because it was a lemon:

  • The Axis lock would freeze up on a hard flick (neither of my griptilians do this)
  • The grind on the blade looked uneven
  • The blade failed the paper cutting test right out of the box.
To add to that I wasn't a fan of the G10 scales. They were too slick for my taste. I figured if I was going to replace the one I returned I may as well shoot for the more expensive model because overall I did like the knife a lot and no other knife that I came across full-filled my requirements:


  • Classy looking
  • Lightweight and easily pocketable
  • Premium looking finish/touch.
I looked at the Griptilian 556-1 meanwhile and even though it was thinner than the original it still didnt have that classic look.
 
Sorry you got a Lemmon. I don’t suppose you live anywhere near a brick & mortar store then. That’s true for lots of us. :(
 
4mer_FMF said:
Sorry you got a lemmon. I don’t suppose you live anywhere neara brick & mortar store then. That’s true for lots of us. :(
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It's fine man. Amazon takes returns no problem. I just want to know how good the carbon fiber version is.
 
I’m told there are vendors that will look a knife over for QC issues before shipping. I’m not sure which ones though. Maybe someone will be along with that info &/or more specifics about the 940-1.
 
4mer_FMF said:
I’m told there are vendors that will look a knife over for QC issues before shipping. I’m not sure which ones though. Maybe someone will be along with that info &/or more specifics about the 940-1.
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Mine was shipped from NetRush which is an authorized benchmade reseller. Like I said returning to Amazon is easy as pie. I think I'm going to go with the 940-1 just to say I have close to a $300 pocket knife ha.
 
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If you take the knife apart and then screw the scales to the liners and tape the inside of the liners you can quickly file the screws flush. I doubt you can even see the now-silver tips when assembled but just in case you could hit them with black paint or black epoxy. Should take like 10 minutes.
 
fishface5 said:
If you take the knife apart and then screw the scales to the liners and tape the inside of the liners you can quickly file the screws flush. I doubt you can even see the now-silver tips when assembled but just in case you could hit them with black paint or black epoxy. Should take like 10 minutes.
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Who is this response to? I was asking if the carbon fiber version of the 940 is worth the hefty price.
 
Armen said:
Who is this response to? I was asking if the carbon fiber version of the 940 is worth the hefty price.
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Carbon fiber,S90V blade steel, great lock, size,weight,decent fit and finish, great EDC size.For all the people who like the features of the 940-1 and bought it, apparently was worth the price.If you like the knife and you can afford it, buy it.Simple as that.
 
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