Nov
21
2009
Benchmade 960 Osborne knife: Telepathic EDC
There is nothing here in the striking BM 960 Osborne that you will not like: a 3.12″ D2 razor sharp, polished blade, gorgeous red aluminum handle with carbon fiber (or G10) inserts which are perfectly machined, a perfect thumbstud, wicked fast deployment, solid lockup, matching polished clip that holds well, purple titanium backspacer (I love that), and the strong and fast Axis lock, and perfect workmanship throughout. And all this weighs a mind-blowingly light 2.2 ounces. This is the type …
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By RichL123, May 31, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
Dosbomber, I just spent the week in Kentucky and I have to say that it’s a wonderful knife for EDC and basic utility. I did everything from sharpen a long stick for campfire smores/hot dogs to have my friend cut my 6-7 inch long hair to about 1 inch in length. I couldn’t believe how sharp it was and how easily it cut my hair. My only gripe is that it isn’t as razor sharp anymore. Some parts can cut paper and some can’t. Maybe the D2 steel just doesn’t hold an edge as well as other steel?
By RichL123, May 31, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
I’m new to knives so my claims are very ignorant. Should I expect this knife to still be as sharp as the day I got it? I didn’t really use it as much as you’d think. Maybe cutting my think hair did it in :p
I do have to say that it is still really sharp and very, very usable but just not as sharp as out of the box.
By ross2782, June 1, 2009 @ 2:23 am
You got ROBBED.. its 125 at kifeworks ; )
By ross2782, June 1, 2009 @ 2:24 am
It is the 960… wtf are you talking about?
By InWaine, June 5, 2009 @ 7:31 am
I cant help myself, Benchmade knives are simply overpriced. I know its a lot for the price, but pay so much for a folder… thats just a no go for me.
By akaTheDevil, June 22, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
Good things in life are FREE… always!
By dsmegst, June 22, 2009 @ 4:48 pm
Well, after seeing the review many times, I went and placed an order for one. This is the most I’ve spent on a knife and it will be one heck of a father’s day gift for myself.
By gibsonsrock369, June 29, 2009 @ 3:37 pm
This 960 of the smaller 940
By Outdoorsmen44, June 30, 2009 @ 2:44 am
I would say the 950-1.
By kbilyak04, July 1, 2009 @ 11:39 am
Pretty damn sweet. I’m trying to find a silver one online right now. Looks like right in the neighborhood of 125-135 bucks.
Of course my all time favs as far as BM goes would be the 440 Opportunist and the 480 Shoki (beauty), but to me those are more novelty knives and the 960 is more of a EDC/self defense knife. What I’m trying to say is that I think I am going to get all three.
By kbilyak04, July 1, 2009 @ 11:40 am
Oh and thanks for the review(s) btw. Great job.
By harley2k02, July 7, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
yo dude ty for the reveiw coz ive just got one part serated edge
By MikeFromLongIsland, July 8, 2009 @ 10:20 am
unless it gives blowjobs it’s overpriced…
By joshbunny663, July 12, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
omg im related 2 a knife!?!/1?!/1?!
By TwiceVicodin, July 22, 2009 @ 4:45 pm
haha “Goldilocks” standard… for your lock
good one
By TwiceVicodin, July 22, 2009 @ 4:45 pm
except a benchmade 960
By cuti34me, August 1, 2009 @ 11:55 pm
lol its not a $50 knife … its freagen expensive
By neurad1, August 7, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
I had a look at this knife. It’s very “flat” (side to side) and does not feel at all comfortable in my hand at least. I prefer the more rounded cross-section of the 940 series or the Kulgera (love that one, just bought one two days ago).
By PRSpl4yer, August 9, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Bought mine for 120 at a gun show, brand new in box. Greatest find EVER. It’s my favorite carry knife that I own.
By taemkim, August 15, 2009 @ 11:43 am
DROPPPP…haha…great review as usual!
By cliffrex, August 18, 2009 @ 8:30 am
you wear a fanny pack?
By ShadowsRage, September 5, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Wow is it me or did he forget to mention the jimping? (something he always mentions and is very strict about)
By TheHellBound666, October 6, 2009 @ 9:21 am
i could get a custom made for that price, jeez. Still a nice knife though, just too expensive for anything I’d want to use.
By ColdSteelcollecter, October 24, 2009 @ 7:35 pm
3.12 inch blade according to BM. D2 isnt that brittle what about ka bar d2 extreme destruction test?
By nephildevil, October 28, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
i like the handle, but not the grind