This is actually my second 940 I’ve owned. My first one was non-serrated and now resides in my work truck. And will still see everyday use. I decided to get the same model but serrated this time for cutting seat belts, belts, ties, ropes etc. No doubt the non serrated could do it as well, but honestly I wanted an excuse to buy another.
The blade material is perfect, in my opinion. I’m rough on my blades, and they see everyday use. Whether it’s from cutting ropes, cable ties, boxes, honestly the list goes on and on. I’ve had to sharpen it four times in four years. I never managed to even nick the blade. This blade has a HRC of 59-61. To me, that’s the perfect hardness for a long lasting blade. It’s hard enough to keep a nice sharp and uniform blade, but not so hard that it’ll chip or just break outright. You’d have to seriously be putting a lot of pressure on it to break it.
It opens very easily, even after years of use, with very little cleaning and lubricating. The tolerances on the hardware are excellent, and still there is no looseness in the action whatsoever.
The handle is carbon fiber. So it makes the entire weight very low. For me it’s the perfect length that allows me to get an excellent purchase on it, even with thick gloves on. It’s very well balanced, in general. The balance point is damn near center of the opened knife. Which to me speaks volumes for the quality of a knife.
I’m sure at some point I’ll find another reason to purchase another 940. These are some of the best knives I currently own in regards to a general purpose knife.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Survival,Outdoors |
|---|---|
| Brand | Benchmade |
| Model Name | 940S-1 |
| Special Feature | Pocket Clip |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Lock |
| Handle Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Color | Serrated Edge |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Serrated Edge/Satin Finish |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Blade Shape | Reverse Tanto |
| Item Length | 7.87 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Benchmade |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6 x 2.7 x 1.7 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 2.7 x 1.8 inches |
| Brand Name | Benchmade |
| Material | Steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 940S-1 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | hunting |
