Benchmade 940 Osborne AXIS Lock Knife Natural G-10 (3.4" Black M4)

This knife absolutely lives up to every bit of hype. Especially in the blade hq exclusive m4 steel and natural g 10 scales. Worth every penny!

Love the look. I ordered this knife not knowing how I felt about the natural green g10 style handle scales . But honestly , the more I look at it the more I like it. The action is smooth as expected and of coarse the knife came very sharp. Don't know what else to say besides it was a great choice in my eyes.I use knives for alot of chores from woodworking to cutting open boxes etc very typical knife uses but I'm a avid collector and I think this is a great addition to my collection considering of constantly changing my edc.

Worth the money

I love the M4 steel and the action is super smooth

Pure gold best 940 in my books only flaw was the screws that hold the scales to the liners are to long and show through and look like are almost hitting the blade but I checked and there was no way they would touch just messes with my ocd I knew about said issue before I bought it I went to their store front in va

there is nothing bad about this knife I love it it took a while to break it in but it's awesome I love the G10 I also love the M4 blade steel lock up is great carbon steel is my favorite steel The blade centering is not perfect but that's OK I also changed the pocket clip to a deep carry clip otherwise it's perfect no cons for me

My first Benchmade. I love the knife, love the M4, and the ascetics. People say not heavy use, but this winter when we saw a bull elk 1.5miles out headed away we took off, without our packs. After we made the shot I realized the only knife I had on me was this one. Knife qtr'd the elk and kept its 17degree edge. I love this knife so much I don't like using it. So, I bought another and still don't like using my favorite knife because im just wired that way.

I have a few Benchmades, so I have a little perspective and experience: This 940 Osbourne is perfect function out of the box. Not crazy about the look/form as much as the Bugout, but the weight distribution and pivot are amazing. If I retract both sides of the axis lock and I flick my wrist, it will flip open without using the stud, silky smooth every time. I can do this with the Bugout, but I have to flick my wrist just right. With this Osbourne I don't have to be fussy to make this work. Good as a gravity knife. This knife is a real winner. Open and in the hand, only my Spyderco Para 2 feels better for grip and hand position - but it's close.

My first Benchmade, made me believe the 940 hype. This is an amazing knife. Super thin scales, great action, ridiculously sharp and sturdy blade. And its in m4, what else could u want? I also have the SMKW exclusive subzero Hogue Deka, and i think theyre both similar in many ways. Idk which is better, but this is def a win. If u grab it, u wont regret it. If u do, sell it to me.

It has its flaws. Coating started to peel. Of course this was the first batch. I swapped out the scales for the og green and then to flytanium copper. Now its my favorite knife of all. A Benchmade 940 and CPM-M4, you can't beat it.

A respected knife in new materials. Scary sharp and a workhorse your likely to carry for many years... maybe your kids will too. Intrigued that the scales can be dyed. May try that next.

What can be said that hasn’t already about the 940 and how it’s a proven and great all-around EDC knife. The extra plus about this particular model is that you get an awesome performance and protected coating M4 metal for the blade and another unique quality to this knife… this is the only version available (to my knowledge) that has all black hardware to complete those fully blacked-out knife customizations (*after dying the scales)… Or just as cheap and easily, dye the natural G10 scales to whatever color you want and you now have a personalized EDC 940 that will serve you well for many years.

I purchased this knife last year and I cannot say enough good about it. To have a tried and true knife come in m4 was a dream come true. I have a lot of knives and I find myself using this one more than any other knife I own. The fit and finish was perfect as well!

I’ve been craving something in jade G10 and M4 steel. I love the look of all black hardware and a Cerakote or DLC black blade against the natural G10. I’ve always heard that any good collection should have a 940 and frankly I’ve never liked the finish combinations on other variations. The steel and finish combo on this one drew me in and I’m glad it did. The action smoothed out dramatically after the first day of use and now it falls shut, flicks open, and locks up tight with no blade play whatsoever. Carries super light/small and hardly know it’s there. My only complaint is the pocket clip. Give me any Benchmade deep carry with it and I would have been happier.

Many Benchmade’s on (Grip, mini Grip, North Fork, Grizzly Ridge, Bugout(s), Crooked River and Mini Crooked River… I’d just held off on the 940. This one appealed. I bought it. SO glad I did. The 940 is a classic for a reason, and I’m glad to have finally joined the club. What an amazing knife. And this version is an amazing take on a classic. M4… I’ll say no more. And the black against the natural G10. Absolutely love it. Glad I finally “woke up” and joined the club. Amazing knife. Thank you BHQ for making this variation happen.

I was hesitant to order this because I have large hands and it's somewhat slim. I'm glad I did. A knife-like thus for this price is fantastic. Texture on the g10 jade is very good. And well it has the Osborne slicing ability most task are like butter. Only negative is it's not for anything heavy-duty but you know that going in. Very pleased Value for your $$$"

I've used, and loved, the Benchmade 940 for years but only recently decided to get a mini version and this BHQ exclusive with the CPM M4 and jade-colored, or ghost scales. I'm not sure if I'll dye the scales but it's super easy if you don't care for the appearance, that's the nice thing about these G10 scales. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with this knife. Buy it - you won't be disappointed!

I have carried this for nearly 2 weeks now and it has replaced my 20cv griptillian as my EDC. M4 is fantastic, the price is absolutely reasonable and the workmanship is above average for benchmade. Considering buying a 2nd to keep in case this one gets lost.

This is my sixth or is it seventh 940. I'd have to check my spreadsheet or storages cases to verify. I think that's proof enough along with what my fellow colleagues have already said. I like the natural G10 which l will be dying my favorite orange. If you don't own a 940 or it's less popular brother and my favorite 943, you owe it to yourself to get one. You won't regret it.

One of my first pocket knives was the original 940 with the green aluminum scales and purple titanium back spacer. I will always adore this design. I had to jump on this BladeHQ exclusive. Real fun getting this knife in M4 and natural G10.

The standard 940 is a great knife, and with the exclusive it's even better. It did have quite a bit of lock stick out of the box (but It's smoothing out), and the factory edge isn't the best. The natural G10 scales are nice, and are a bit more translucent than other nat G10 scales. Definitely very cool to be able to watch the axis spring flex as you open and close the knife. I bought mine after the restock, so it may not be around anymore, but if it is, you should definitely buy it.

Just amazed BladeHQ could sell this for practically the same price as a 940BK, despite having the workhorse M4 steel blade, Jade G10 scales and blacked out hardware and liners! Received mine quickly. Perfectly centered blade. Smooth action that will break-in to perfection. Razor sharp after a quick strop (factory grinds are kind of crude/coarse). I replaced the split arrow clip with a BM regular deep carry, but that's personal preference. Highly recommend this beast for any 940 aficionados!

I set an alarm to be sure I would not miss this, and I am so glad I did! My dream knife (aside from my holy grail red 960) was a natural G10 940 and I was thrilled when I saw the announcement for it. I love the smoother, satin like feel of it. It has enough texture to not be slick, but it also isn't going to shred a hole through my jeans. The black is a perfect compliment to the G10, the blade is dead centered, and it came razor sharp. Only complaint is the blade bevel is slightly off center, with the show side being a little wider than the clip side. It's very minor, and will be worked out after a couple of light sharpenings, but it'll be a while before this M4 needs it!

Typical Benchmade quality; the scales match the black hardware perfectly. Blade centering is on point. Uneven bevel; show side being wider than clip slide, of course protruding screws on inner scales. Factory edge wasn't that sharp. With all that aside I'm glad BladeHQ made this exclusive possible. It is truly a beauty and the good outweighs the bad. No regrets !

I have missed out on so many Blade HQ exclusives and have had to resort to overpaying on eBay to get them, but I set an alarm to make sure I got this one! I was so excited to receive it today, the action is buttery smooth and of course, the M4 steel is fantastic. It is lighter than expected, in a very good way, and the fit and finish are as expected. If it ever comes out again do not hesitate to buy it!

I received my BladeHQ Exclusive Benchmade 940 Osborne today and it is an outstanding looking and functional knife. The natural G10 scales look and feel amazing and the blackout M4 blade came hair shaving sharp. I broke down 1 weeks worth of Amazon boxes and it didn't dull the blade in the slightest. The action is butter smooth and the blade is centered perfectly. I am very happy I got one before they sold out as I was worried due to my experience with the spyderco 2nds sale and what an absolute $hit show that turned out to be. BladeHQ nailed it again. 5/5

when are these coming out? So looking forward to this!

This had better arrive in 2020!

This looks great, just waiting to purchase....

It seems after reading some of the reviews I am not alone, it arrived somewhat dull, especially compared to my other recent Benchmade purchases. I guess I will be looking into the Benchmade sharpening warranty.

Just received it and the blade is dull somehow and a side screw will not tighten all the way leaving the liner loose on the inside. Maybe just a lemon squeezed through but I will try to go through Benchmade's service request to try to get fixed. Still an amazing knife.

On top of first review. Just wanted to say I love the clip. It fits my hand well as you open the the knife with the thumb stud it has a divot that acts as a support brace for your pinky finger. Very comfortable to use. I normally hate thumb studs. This is a good design.

After adding lube and turning the pivot screw 1/8th inch, it’s now my smoothest knife. Like I said as of purchasing the M4 model is cheaper than S30v. Edge out of the box is great. The reason it looses a star: the scale screws are scary close to the blade (I’m scared to ever take my knife apart) also it doesn’t have a deep carry clip.

This is the best 940 you can get for the price, in my opinion.

My first Osborne. Not sure what all the hub bub is about over the 940. Yes it is very good but doesn’t really excite me much. That is likely to change after a while though. There is nothing bad I can say about it and it will take a place in my rotation. I have been able to sharpen 20cv and M390 with an edge pro but M4 is real tough to sharpen. I wanted to clean up the edge a bit using 8-10-12-15k grit chosera stones. Nothing. I had to drop to 600 grit before I could take any material off the edge. Once I got it only a bit sharper than the factory edge I gave up. Something tells me that it will take a long time of use before it begins to dull. So if you like the 940 and want a knife that you will rarely need to sharpen this one is it.

Looks amazing at a reasonable price for M4 steel. Only problem I had was a little bit of lock stick and pivot being too tight. Nothing a little bit of lube won't fix. Although the lock bar does seem to rub against the liners a little. Kinda to be expected.

Pros: Looks amazing! Love the contrast of the Natural G-10 scales and the black blade and hardware. Blade centering is dead on. Smooth mechanics and feels very light in a good way. Cons: Factory edge was not as sharp as expected. Also, the finish on the pocket clip looks almost as though it got moisture on it in the drying process and is spotted.

PROS: This thing looks as good in person as it did in the pictures. The M4 was a great blade steel choice although I would love to see them produce a version in elmax. The natural G10 looks good paired with the all black hardware. The blade was perfectly centered and is so incredibly sharp. M4 stays sharp for a long time in normal use too. It feels more solid in hand than the 940-2 (black G10) version. CON: As usual the G10 is from benchmade is extremely smooth unlike the G10 you find on something like a spyderco paramilitary 2. While I love my benchmade knives I do wish their G10 had a grit similar to that of the spyderco paramilitary 2.

This has an odd design that makes it not much of a snappy opener for me. You have to ride it open completely. I have a Benchmade Mini Barrage that is MUCH snappier to open.

I bought two of these, one for me and one for her. I like the G10 and M4 combo, but both have a ridiculous amount of blade play. You can shake the knife and hear it, it’s so bad. I think Benchmade is losing a bit of quality these days. None of my older ones are this sloppy.

Blade is loose and even when tightened goes right back within minutes

This is my 5th Benchmade. Which I have upgraded all of them with Ti hardware and new scales. This version I had to destroy the scales to remove. First time ever I had to try to heat the screws to remove. That worked on some and other ones I had to grind a flat in the screw so I could remove. Doing that cut the scales or burned them. Basically those ones were stripped, I used my precision optical torx. So guess I can never go back to the g10 jade. 5min disassembly took me an hour as I was trying not to damage it. But process made the scales, screws, and standoffs unusable.

The knife came with terrible blade play and I’ve done everything to try to fix it. I’ve swapped scales and replaced all the screws and it still has blade play. It’s very frustrating considering it’s not cheap.