Benchmade 940-2 Osborne AXIS Lock Knife Black G-10 (3.4" Satin) 940-2
Specifications
- Overall Length:7.87"
- Blade Length:3.40"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:CPM-S30V
- Hardness:58-60 RC
- Blade Style:Reverse Tanto
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.47"
- Handle Thickness:0.44"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:2.65 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:AXIS
- Brand:Benchmade
- Model:940-2
- Designer:Osborne
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
Specifications
- Overall Length:7.87"
- Blade Length:3.40"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:CPM-S30V
- Hardness:58-60 RC
- Blade Style:Reverse Tanto
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.47"
- Handle Thickness:0.44"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:2.65 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:AXIS
- Brand:Benchmade
- Model:940-2
- Designer:Osborne
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
The Benchmade 940-2 offers the proven Osborne design of the original, now updated with a black G-10 handle. The Benchmade 940 is a popular knife for good reason. It's a comfortable everyday carry knife with its slim design, great ergonomics and light weight. The handle is outfitted with black G-10 scales with green anodized barrel spacers. This model has a satin finished blade with a plain edge. The AXIS lock and reversible pocket clip make the knife usable for right or left-hand users.
Check out our Benchmade 940 Review for an in-depth look and test of the 940.
Customer Reviews
I gave this a four star because for a $175 knife, the blade centering is not very good; it almost touches the right side scale. Also, you will have to adjust the pivot in order to achieve ultimate fidget factor (tool not included).
Overall a great knife!
The blade-to-handle weight ratio on the 940-2 (G10 handle) is balanced, which means that when it is deployed the knife does not teeter one way or the other like a see-saw. When deployed, the 940-2 feels neither top-heavy nor top-light, it is well balanced. However, the 940-1 (with its carbon fiber handle) does feel a little top-heavy and will lean slightly towards the blade end when holding it deployed in your open hand.
+++++
- ergonomics
- blade size ... a lot of blade!
- materials
- style that fits any situation from casual to more classy days
EDC
EDC
This knife will fit anyones lifestyle.
light weight and tough construction
Axis lock is so addictive to deploy.
GYM Shorts,this Knife is still going with you when you need it the most. Do your self a favor and save up for this 940-2.
Not worth the $$ Do yourself a favor and buy a spyderco Sage 5. Better heat treat, blade shape, and all around better knife
I handeled the 940-1 in person and couldn't justify spending the extra $100. Instead I used it to buy a Para 3 Lightweight.
Thanks BladeHQ because now i'm out $500 because I couldn't decide which I liked better and ended up keeping them both.
Out of the two I like the feel of the 940-2 better, something about the re-designed shape and the G10 just feels great in the hand. And while the 940-1 is technically lighter you can barely tell.
With the more comfortable G10 handle and s30v steel the 940-2 is a great knife and the cheapest of the 940 family.
You can't go wrong with any 940 but if you like G10 then this is the one for you!
The blade on the 940 came super dull. The sharpening job they did is the worst I have ever seen. I have never received a new knife that was this dull. Not a big deal to me since I sharpen my own knives but it's kind of a joke that BM would send it out like that.
The handle is not grippy at all. It is very smooth and slick. Everything else is good. Blade is centered, no blade play in any direction, action is nice. Pretty small and light, will fit nicely in the pocket. I plan on keeping this 940 but it is way overpriced. I think this knife should be 140 maybe less.
I'm happy this is my first Benchmade, one for the collection right? But I probably won't buy another one because of the Achilles heel of the omega springs in my experience. I'll use it and open it with thumbstuds but in terms of fidget factor I don't trust it for me.
us manufactured great steel and is one of the best knife in pocket for a hard worker.
although benchmade as a company needs to clean up there act and stop backstabbing their base of customers before I ever buy from them again. #pro2A!!!
I love this knife. I carried it as my working blade/EDC for a year. It broke down boxes, stripped wire, scraped crud, and everything else I could throw at it.
The only complaint is after the year I noticed the the blade centering is way off and it has scuffed the blade up on one side. But a trip up to BM should fix that. It’s not a looker anyway after how I treated it this last year
Final thoughts: If you are a collector and/ or you want that 940 because it is a Benchmade, by all means, get this knife you will not be disappointed. However, if you are in the market for "a knife" with a budget of $200 I believe that you could get better materials and a better-finished product right out of the box than the Benchmade 940, I would instead recommend you look into ZT, high-end Spyderco, etc.
Out of the box there was zero blade play and the blade was well-centered, maybe favoring the non-clip side by a hair. It has taken a few weeks and a small amount of Nano oil to break in the one-handed flick and close. It was super tight at first, and I considered sending it back, but since many reviewers said the same thing, I gave it a chance to break in, and it seems to be working in beautifully. It's sort of like a pair of work boots that take a few weeks to feel right. Oh, and I love the AXIS lock too. It keeps your fingers out of the way as the blade closes. Smart design.
I have quite a few knives, but this is the one that rides with me most days. It's just an easy choice. Go for it.
This knife has all the presence of the famed 940 with a few key improvements. First off, the balance point has moved from about 25% down the handle to dead centered on the pivot. This may seem minor but it can definitely be felt in use. Secondly, the design has been modified into a flow-through style instead of the full-backed of the original. This is really take it or leave it, but it makes cleaning without disassembly easier. This knife is also startlingly light, being just over 2.5 ounces. Can't recommend enough!
The sharp spine can be used for fire starting, the axis lock makes it easy open/close, the pocket clip rocks for standard carry, and the blade shape makes it a thin but robust tool.
Aesthetically, I love the sculpted G-10 and green barrel spacers, because in a way it reminds me of a Xenomorph, which I find awesome! Additionally, it has a super light weight and long blade, which make it very practical but not as scary as the Paramilitary 2.
The only gripe is with S30V this is a pricey little piece. There is value in this knife, but when you consider the Griptillian in G-10 with CPM-20CV being around the same price, it seems a little expensive. Overall, this is one fun knife to have, and serves a great deal of practicality as well. I would highly recommend it, because once you own it, you may have a hard time alternating.
g-10 scales are definitely the way to go if your looking to edc this blade!
After getting the 940 I was pleasantly surprised that it was a great specimen, blade was centered, about as tight of a lock up as the delica which is good, there might be a slight issue with the grind, but it's really hard to spot, one side is ground more than the other, it doesn't bother me because It can be fixed and I have other knives with the same issue.
This thing is a perfect high end edc, the handle is just a tad longer than a spyderco delica's, but you get a lot more cutting edge, and it weighs just SLIGHTLY more yet feels the same. I like it better than the paramilitary 2, but it does cost more, I think it is worth the price, if it cost $140ish I would buy two.
UPDATE 1: after approximately 1 month of very light edc use the omega springs have broken, which meant it had to be sent in to benchmade. I sold the knife when I got it back, I also am thinking that it is just too light of a knife for the price, does not feel like $170.
UPDATE 2: I recently found a great deal on a traditional 940(aluminum handle) It feels stronger than the 940-2, I think the open back on the 940-2 is a mistake for a knife that is already so slender and light.
The axis lock is AMAZING! This is also my first axis lock and it is so fun to play around with, knife opens and closes like butter with a solid lock up.
I wont be surprised if 15 years down the road i'll be passing this along to my son. Very well put together.
The Benchmade 940-2 offers the proven Osborne design of the original, now updated with a black G-10 handle. The Benchmade 940 is a popular knife for good reason. It's a comfortable everyday carry knife with its slim design, great ergonomics and light weight. The handle is outfitted with black G-10 scales with green anodized barrel spacers. This model has a satin finished blade with a plain edge. The AXIS lock and reversible pocket clip make the knife usable for right or left-hand users.
Check out our Benchmade 940 Review for an in-depth look and test of the 940.
Specifications
- Overall Length:7.87"
- Blade Length:3.40"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:CPM-S30V
- Hardness:58-60 RC
- Blade Style:Reverse Tanto
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.47"
- Handle Thickness:0.44"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:2.65 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:AXIS
- Brand:Benchmade
- Model:940-2
- Designer:Osborne
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
Axis lock was grinding considerably when it first arrived. Best guess based on years of experience as a machinist was a failure to deburr the interface between the lock and the blade. Broke in well and, after several hundred openings, smooth as silk.
Edge grinding, while sharp as stated, leaves a lot to be desired with regard to finish. Visible and deep sanding lines.
Deducted 1-star due to the above mentioned deficiencies, which I didn't expect from a knife at this price point.
I gave this a four star because for a $175 knife, the blade centering is not very good; it almost touches the right side scale. Also, you will have to adjust the pivot in order to achieve ultimate fidget factor (tool not included).
Overall a great knife!
The blade-to-handle weight ratio on the 940-2 (G10 handle) is balanced, which means that when it is deployed the knife does not teeter one way or the other like a see-saw. When deployed, the 940-2 feels neither top-heavy nor top-light, it is well balanced. However, the 940-1 (with its carbon fiber handle) does feel a little top-heavy and will lean slightly towards the blade end when holding it deployed in your open hand.
+++++
- ergonomics
- blade size ... a lot of blade!
- materials
- style that fits any situation from casual to more classy days
EDC
EDC
This knife will fit anyones lifestyle.
light weight and tough construction
Axis lock is so addictive to deploy.
GYM Shorts,this Knife is still going with you when you need it the most. Do your self a favor and save up for this 940-2.
Not worth the $$ Do yourself a favor and buy a spyderco Sage 5. Better heat treat, blade shape, and all around better knife
I handeled the 940-1 in person and couldn't justify spending the extra $100. Instead I used it to buy a Para 3 Lightweight.
Thanks BladeHQ because now i'm out $500 because I couldn't decide which I liked better and ended up keeping them both.
Out of the two I like the feel of the 940-2 better, something about the re-designed shape and the G10 just feels great in the hand. And while the 940-1 is technically lighter you can barely tell.
With the more comfortable G10 handle and s30v steel the 940-2 is a great knife and the cheapest of the 940 family.
You can't go wrong with any 940 but if you like G10 then this is the one for you!
The blade on the 940 came super dull. The sharpening job they did is the worst I have ever seen. I have never received a new knife that was this dull. Not a big deal to me since I sharpen my own knives but it's kind of a joke that BM would send it out like that.
The handle is not grippy at all. It is very smooth and slick. Everything else is good. Blade is centered, no blade play in any direction, action is nice. Pretty small and light, will fit nicely in the pocket. I plan on keeping this 940 but it is way overpriced. I think this knife should be 140 maybe less.
I'm happy this is my first Benchmade, one for the collection right? But I probably won't buy another one because of the Achilles heel of the omega springs in my experience. I'll use it and open it with thumbstuds but in terms of fidget factor I don't trust it for me.
us manufactured great steel and is one of the best knife in pocket for a hard worker.
although benchmade as a company needs to clean up there act and stop backstabbing their base of customers before I ever buy from them again. #pro2A!!!
I love this knife. I carried it as my working blade/EDC for a year. It broke down boxes, stripped wire, scraped crud, and everything else I could throw at it.
The only complaint is after the year I noticed the the blade centering is way off and it has scuffed the blade up on one side. But a trip up to BM should fix that. It’s not a looker anyway after how I treated it this last year
Final thoughts: If you are a collector and/ or you want that 940 because it is a Benchmade, by all means, get this knife you will not be disappointed. However, if you are in the market for "a knife" with a budget of $200 I believe that you could get better materials and a better-finished product right out of the box than the Benchmade 940, I would instead recommend you look into ZT, high-end Spyderco, etc.
Out of the box there was zero blade play and the blade was well-centered, maybe favoring the non-clip side by a hair. It has taken a few weeks and a small amount of Nano oil to break in the one-handed flick and close. It was super tight at first, and I considered sending it back, but since many reviewers said the same thing, I gave it a chance to break in, and it seems to be working in beautifully. It's sort of like a pair of work boots that take a few weeks to feel right. Oh, and I love the AXIS lock too. It keeps your fingers out of the way as the blade closes. Smart design.
I have quite a few knives, but this is the one that rides with me most days. It's just an easy choice. Go for it.
This knife has all the presence of the famed 940 with a few key improvements. First off, the balance point has moved from about 25% down the handle to dead centered on the pivot. This may seem minor but it can definitely be felt in use. Secondly, the design has been modified into a flow-through style instead of the full-backed of the original. This is really take it or leave it, but it makes cleaning without disassembly easier. This knife is also startlingly light, being just over 2.5 ounces. Can't recommend enough!
The sharp spine can be used for fire starting, the axis lock makes it easy open/close, the pocket clip rocks for standard carry, and the blade shape makes it a thin but robust tool.
Aesthetically, I love the sculpted G-10 and green barrel spacers, because in a way it reminds me of a Xenomorph, which I find awesome! Additionally, it has a super light weight and long blade, which make it very practical but not as scary as the Paramilitary 2.
The only gripe is with S30V this is a pricey little piece. There is value in this knife, but when you consider the Griptillian in G-10 with CPM-20CV being around the same price, it seems a little expensive. Overall, this is one fun knife to have, and serves a great deal of practicality as well. I would highly recommend it, because once you own it, you may have a hard time alternating.
g-10 scales are definitely the way to go if your looking to edc this blade!
After getting the 940 I was pleasantly surprised that it was a great specimen, blade was centered, about as tight of a lock up as the delica which is good, there might be a slight issue with the grind, but it's really hard to spot, one side is ground more than the other, it doesn't bother me because It can be fixed and I have other knives with the same issue.
This thing is a perfect high end edc, the handle is just a tad longer than a spyderco delica's, but you get a lot more cutting edge, and it weighs just SLIGHTLY more yet feels the same. I like it better than the paramilitary 2, but it does cost more, I think it is worth the price, if it cost $140ish I would buy two.
UPDATE 1: after approximately 1 month of very light edc use the omega springs have broken, which meant it had to be sent in to benchmade. I sold the knife when I got it back, I also am thinking that it is just too light of a knife for the price, does not feel like $170.
UPDATE 2: I recently found a great deal on a traditional 940(aluminum handle) It feels stronger than the 940-2, I think the open back on the 940-2 is a mistake for a knife that is already so slender and light.
The axis lock is AMAZING! This is also my first axis lock and it is so fun to play around with, knife opens and closes like butter with a solid lock up.
I wont be surprised if 15 years down the road i'll be passing this along to my son. Very well put together.
Axis lock was grinding considerably when it first arrived. Best guess based on years of experience as a machinist was a failure to deburr the interface between the lock and the blade. Broke in well and, after several hundred openings, smooth as silk.
Edge grinding, while sharp as stated, leaves a lot to be desired with regard to finish. Visible and deep sanding lines.
Deducted 1-star due to the above mentioned deficiencies, which I didn't expect from a knife at this price point.