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Benchmade 940 2
Retail Price
$170.00
Lowest Price
$146.71
Release Date
May 26, 2016
The Benchmade 940 2 is a fancy-looking knife that you can match with formal clothes when you go to fancy places. However, despite its high price, it cannot be used for tough tasks. The 940-2 has an unimpressive grind on edge in terms of cutting and slicing, and the green back spacers are not as attractive. Also, it’s not available in the customizer.
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Overview
- Recommendation
- Purpose
- Overview
- Design - Appearance
- Price
- Positive
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Recommendation - The 940-2 is not hard to use EDC knife and is worth trying. For users who are getting only one quality EDC knife, the 940-2 would be their best choice.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
Purpose - The 940-2 is a tough knife with a reverse tanto blade design that's good for all-around use.
balfarzarkar1
05/04/2020
Overview - The 940-2 holds a sharp edge, sharpens well, is strong and durable, and has a nice blade shape and profile, making it attractive. The 940-2 has great edge-holding ability as well. Overall, the 940-2 has a great fit and finish, although there's a grind on edge, and the centering of the blade is slightly off.
Design - Appearance - The 940-2 is a fancy-looking knife that you can match with formal clothes when you go to fancy places. However, despite its high price, it cannot be used for tough tasks. The 940-2 has an unimpressive grind on edge in terms of cutting and slicing, and the green back spacers are not as attractive. Also, it's not available in the customizer.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
Price - At $200, you will be paying for the knife's materials that will provide the best performance; the 940-2 Osborne Axis Lock knife is an example.
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11/13/2019
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- Design - Appearance
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Build & Design
- Blade
- Blade Steel
- Build
- Carrying Clip
- Compact
- Design
- Dimensions
- Ergonomics
- G10
- Handle
- Inclusions
- Material
- Sharpening Choil
- Size
- Spacers
- Tactile Sense
- Warranty
- Weight
- Positive
- Negative
Blade - The 940-2 comes with an S30V stainless steel blade with a reverse tanto shape, which offers good balance, lightweight, good edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Additionally, there's no blade play in all directions, and the blade is perfectly centered. Performance-wise, it may not be a good cutter because of the thickness behind the edge and near the tip, though it makes the top sturdier.
Blade Steel - The CPMBS30V steel used for the blade is 3.4" long, and it is a hardened and power-made wear and corrosion-resistant steel developed by Dick Barber of Crucible Industries in collaboration with Chris Reeve, who is a custom knife maker. Also, it's premium-grade knife steel used for higher-end production and custom knives, making it expensive. Performance-wise, the steel is more effective in cutting, and it is easier to grind than other common types of steel.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
Build - The 940-2 uses a G10 for their handle scales with green barrel spacers and a satin-finished blade with a reverse tanto shape. Overall, it is a lightweight knife and grippy even in wet conditions, with its jimping that provides depth and dimension. However, the jimping is not consistently going from shallow at the sharpening choil, deeping out at the belly, and shallowing back up at the tip. Also, it features an axis lock mechanism.
Carrying Clip - The reversible pocket clip is ambidextrous in a standard tip-up position. Performance-wise, the clip is flimsy, and if it gets caught on things, you'll have to unscrew it and bend it back. Additionally, you can use a deep carry clip for a better pocket carry.
Compact - The 940-2 is unavailable on the Benchmade customizer website, allowing users to customize their knives in terms of blade graphics, colors, scales, and back spacers.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Design - The scale design of the 940-2 is more interesting than the 940-1. The 940 has an appearance that is not common in the market, with a modern twist to the traditional line design of knives. Also, it has a pleasing design that is one of the prettiest.
Dimensions - The handle of the 940-2 is 4.47", while the blade is 3.4". Overall, the knife is a bit under 8".
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
Ergonomics - The ergonomics, feel, and fit of the 940-2 are great when held, although it takes a while to get used to the grip.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
G10 - The handle of the 940-2 is made of G10 material, which is durable and has a good hand feel because it is smooth. Specifically, it is a 3D milled laminate of fiberglass and resin. Performance-wise, it provides a great grip even in wet conditions.
Handle - The handle of the 940-2 comes in aluminum or G10 material. However, the aluminum material gives a chalky feeling. Additionally, the butt end of the handle sits above the pocket top, making it easy to grip and pull.
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11/13/2019
Inclusions - The package includes a user guide, a Lifesharp service, a warranty, a manual for cleaning and lubricating, a pouch, and the knife itself.
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06/07/2021
Material - The 940-2 uses an S30V and G10 material for the blade and handle, respectively.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Sharpening Choil - The sharpening choil is located at the blade's base and takes a little bit of the cutting surface.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
Size - The 940-2 has a so-called 'Osborne' shape that fits even in large hands.
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11/13/2019
Spacers - The 940-2 has green anodized barrel spacers that give it a cool look.
Heartbeats Outdoors
08/25/2019
Tactile Sense - The tactile sense in the 940-2 is attractive.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Warranty - The 940-2 comes with a lifetime warranty and a LifeSharp service in case your knife needs repair or sharpening.
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Weight - The knife's overall weight is 2.65 ounces, which is essentially light as you won't notice it in your pocket, and it is lighter than the Arnel Benchmade 940.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
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- Blade
- Blade Steel
- Build
- Carrying Clip
- Compact
- Design
- Dimensions
- Ergonomics
- G10
- Handle
- Inclusions
- Material
- Sharpening Choil
- Size
- Spacers
- Tactile Sense
- Warranty
- Weight
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07/23/2021
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08/25/2019
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05/04/2020
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Performance & Specification
- Ambidextrous
- Balance
- Comfort
- Durability
- Fidget Factor
- Functionality
- Grip
- Maintenance
- Performance
- Performance - Cutting
- Performance - Axis Lock
- Sharpening
- Uses
- Specifications
- Positive
- Negative
Ambidextrous - The axis lock and reversible pocket clip make the 940-2 ambidextrous.
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Balance - The 940-2 has the best balance among the 940 lines and even among most folding knives.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Comfort - The 940-2 is comfortable to carry with its slim design, ergonomics, and lightweight.
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11/13/2019
Durability - Anodized finishes scratch and chip easily, and G10 handles tend to scruff with effort; nevertheless, the 940-2 is extremely durable and has shown no signs of wear even after being in the pocket with many other things.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
Fidget Factor - The fidget factor in the 940-2 is great, as it makes the action smoother the more you fidget with it.
BurnerJerkzog
05/04/2020
Functionality - The 940-2 is highly functional and distinctive as it's easier to carry and conceal in the pocket as it's a folding knife, doesn't require a sheath to carry, and is smaller and lightweight overall. A folding knife would be the best choice for users carrying their knives in cities or suburban areas. On the other hand, full-tang knives would be better for bringing out in the woods, batoning, and skinning animals.
Grip - The 940-2 has a serrated thumb and index ramps that provide extra grip for tasks like hard cutting.
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11/13/2019
Maintenance - A broken end of a Q-tip can be used to keep the axis lock engaged for easier cleaning of the blade and pivot.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
Performance - The 940-2 works well as a steak knife, although it gets dull as it keeps scraping ceramic plates, so it will eventually need re-sharpening.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
Performance - Cutting - The long blade will give you room and time to get a nice slice out of things.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
Performance - Axis Lock - The 940-2 isn't the smoothest, but the axis lock does get smoother when it breaks in well.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Sharpening - The bevel on the spine makes holding a Lansky sharpener hard, leading to inconsistent smoothening of the edge. Although, other sharpeners would be easier to use.
Someone-On-The-Edge
07/25/2021
Uses - The 940-2 can be used as a primary EDC for camping, opening packages, food preparation, cutting a paracord or tape, and creating tools out of wood.
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Specifications - The 940-2, a manual knife, can be used with either left or right hand. It has an overall length of 7.87", blade length of 3.40", blade thickness of 0.12", handle length of 4.47", handle thickness of 0.44", and a total weight of 2.65 oz. It uses a CPM S30V steel with a 58-60 RV hardness for the blade and G10 material in black color with stainless steel liners for the handle. The blade has a reverse tanto style, a flat grind, a plain edge, and a satin finish. It features a tip-up pocket clip and an axis lock deployed with a thumb stud.
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- Ambidextrous
- Balance
- Comfort
- Durability
- Fidget Factor
- Functionality
- Grip
- Maintenance
- Performance
- Performance - Cutting
- Performance - Axis Lock
- Sharpening
- Uses
- Specifications
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Deployment & Lockup
- Action
- Axis Lock
- Axis Lock Spring
- Positive
- Negative
Action - After breaking through the knife with some pivot tuning, the deployment and lockup will be of a machine. Flipping with the thumb stud is effortless, and the axis lock provides a smooth fall-shut action.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
Axis Lock - The axis lock mechanism is accessible from both sides. Specifically, it works through the small, hardened steel bar that rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The bar extends to both sides of the knife, spans the liners, and is positioned over the rear of the blade. When it is opened, it engages a ramped tang portion of the knife blade. Two omega-style springs on each liner give the locking bar its inertia to engage the knife tang. As a result, the tang is wedged solidly between a sizable stop pin and the axis bar itself. Furthermore, the knife is opened through the thumb stud, and once can it's fully open, it locks the blade into place while pulling the axis lock with your thumb unlocks the blade so you can close it up. It can take up to 200 lbs of downward pressure, so it's very unlikely to break and let the blade fold back toward the handle, hence your hand.
Axis Lock Spring - The 940-2 is a pleasure to open and close using nothing but the lock and a wrist action when the axis lock softens.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
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Comparison
- Bugout vs Native 5 vs 940-2
- Delica vs Benchmade
- Manix 2 vs Benchmade 940-2
- SOG vs Benchmade
- Spyderco Native 5 vs 940-2
- PM2 vs 940-2
- Positive
- Negative
Bugout vs Native 5 vs 940-2 - The Bugout vanishes in your pocket because it’s lightweight. The Native has a nice handle design and the choil allows for better control. Of the 3, the 940 feels best in the hand and has the most cutting edge, with its hanlde being better than the other two.
iHaveACatDog
05/04/2020
Delica vs Benchmade - The blade stock is great as it is a little thicker than the Delica’s but the Benchmade has a grind.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Manix 2 vs Benchmade 940-2 - The 940-2 cuts better than the Manix 2.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
SOG vs Benchmade - You can tell the difference in quality between the two. Also, the locking mechanism in the SOG isn't as solid as the Benchmade. Blade length is almost similar although SOG’s is a little longer. Stock is also a little over than Benchamde’s.
Heartbeats Outdoors
08/25/2019
Spyderco Native 5 vs 940-2 - Native 5 has the best blade for slicing, it comes in a wide variety of steels, and has a strong back lock. However, if you need a heavier use knife, the the 940-2 is a great option.
Ranchdipboi
05/04/2020
PM2 vs 940-2 - Both Benchmade and Spyderco can be mounted to a combat vest. However, the Spyderco is tougher and more suited for heavier tasks than the 940-2. Although some users may find the 940-2 to be better than the PM2.
Hard On Gear
06/07/2021
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- Bugout vs Native 5 vs 940-2
- Delica vs Benchmade
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- SOG vs Benchmade
- Spyderco Native 5 vs 940-2
- PM2 vs 940-2
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Price
- Price
- Value
- Positive
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Price - The MSRP of the 940-2 is about $200, specifically $170. Typically, it is sold for $175. In Canada, it is sold for $232.
Heartbeats Outdoors
08/25/2019
Value - The 940-2 is a knife you'll want to buy but will be too scared to use because it's too expensive to break or damage.
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Miscellaneous
- Benchmade 940
- Credibility
- Fakes
- Favorite
- Flaw
- Flaw - Axis Lock
- Flaw - Spacers
- Variant
- Positive
- Negative
Benchmade 940 - The Benchmade 940 is top 5/10 on the internet. It was designed by Warren Osborne and has been in production since 2000. Additionally, it has a popular and proven design.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
Credibility - Benchmade produces high-quality stuff, and the 940 is no different. The 940 is an iconic and robust knife, which shows it's from Benchmade.
Heartbeats Outdoors
08/25/2019
Fakes - Fake Benchmade knives that are made of plastic are sold on Amazon.
Legionary
11/14/2020
Favorite - The Benchmade 940-2 is a user-favorite EDC knife, even though it's expensive.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Flaw - The quality control in Benchmade seems to be lacking these days, and some knives lack details. Some knives even come so off-centered that they can't be opened at times, with the locking and opening action being bad.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
Flaw - Axis Lock - The axis lock is a strong locking mechanism, but the issue with the omega springs breaking is still worth noting. Although these types of locks have a reputation for breaking, it doesn't happen in all Benchmade knives. Additionally, Benchmade offers a warranty for replacement if they break through natural use or if it were flimsier than expected.
Flaw - Spacers - The green back spacers can be considered a flaw as some users don't like how it looks and would prefer a blue or some colors that look classier.
Nick Shabazz
07/27/2018
Variant - The 940 is available in a few variants, including the one with aluminum handles that doesn't feel great but has good steel, one with a serrated blade, and the 940-2 with black G10 handle scales and zombie green anodized barrel back spacers.
GEAREDUPDAD
04/18/2017
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- Benchmade 940
- Credibility
- Fakes
- Favorite
- Flaw
- Flaw - Axis Lock
- Flaw - Spacers
- Variant
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