The superb Benchmade 940 Osborne folding knife redefines quality and style for lock-blade knives. Carry a trusty companion. Elegant Warren Osborne design is slim in profile and solid in performance with its premium S30V steel blade. S30V steel is a powder-made steel with uniform carbide distribution for clean steel properties. S30V offers excellent corrosion resistance and superb edge qualities; modified reverse tanto blade shape enhances tip strength. Ambidextrous dual thumb studs allow easy, one-hand deployment of blade for both right- and left-handed users. Reversible, tip-up steel belt clip offers multiple, secured carry options. Patented AXIS® locking mechanism securely locks blade and complements smooth one-handed opening and closure. Fully adjustable blade pivot lets you set knife action to your personal taste.Lightweight 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum handle provides a strong, comfortable frame that is easy to handle.

At this weight and blade size, few knives will compare favorably against the excellent SOG Flash II. It’s an ideal larger EDC blade that deploys wicked fast, locks tight, and carries well. The Flash series also shows other makers exactly how to make a pocket clip: removable, hardened stainless steel clip the buries the knife in the pocket. The FRN handle was wisely NOT lined with stainless steel and as such is super light, strong, and surprisingly comfortable. The full flat ground AUS8 blade …

The attractive Benchmade Model 730 Ares may attract users looking for a strong tactical folder at a reasonable weight. First youll notice the striking sculpted G10 handles that have been offered in different colorations including the super cool plum/black Elishewitz version shown. The 730 as such holds a lot of collectible enjoyment. And if you get past the overyly hyped and laughable Benchmade writeup (copy) on this knife, youll notice it is also a extremely serviceable knife as well. The …

What’s not to like about the Benchmade Griptilian? Not much. At a reasonable 3.8 oz it’s a lot knife. A perfectly shaped 154CM 3.45″ blade, solid lockup (no wiggle at all), wicked fast deployment, comfortable grip with adequate traction, a good pocket clip, and strong Axis lock make the Grip a benchmark knife. Minor downsides might be the handle which is a bit thick and the rounded off thumb jimping (copy Spyderco Benchmade!). Also it would be nice if BM offered the special finishes of this …

I just got this one the other day. I got it to use as my new EDC, and so far it has been really nice; super sharp! I’ll try to put up a video comparing the Arc lock to the Axis lock. Hope you enjoy the video!

The Benchmade Mini Barrage 585 is a great EDC choice. I love the assisted opening Axis lock mechanism. It’s fast, strong, durable, and locks up securely with no movement. The Zytel handle offers unimpressive traction but shows interesting styling. I would much prefer a high traction G10 or Micarta scaled version of these knives, especially since the Model 585 hovers around the price point. However, even as is, the handle ergos are good and the 585 places well in hand in either forward or …

If there’s a right way to make a manual folding tactical or hunting knife this is it: The outstanding Benchmade Osborne Axis 940 series of knives. All makers take note of these knives: ultra fast and easy deployment due to perfect pivot construction and balance. Who needs an auto with deployment speed like this. It really doesn’t get any better than this. Add superior construction throughout, rock solid lock up, great 154CM blade steel, a cool purple titanium spacer on the back, strong clip …

You will love it, the wife will hate it (well most wives). In 2009, Benchmade has issued several intriguing designs that should awaken many of its fans to spend yet again more money on their knife passion…again disconcerting many spouses. But the tractor beam of Benchmade is pulling hard in 2009. Example: The Model 890 is a beautiful US-made knife featuring smooth, matte finished G10 scales that provide contrast against the stonewashed finished 154CM blade. The Steigerwalt-designed blade …