The only knock I have, and the reason for the 4 star instead of 5, is the blade steel at this price point, it would be nice to see at least s30v.

Beautiful Knife

The handle is made of carbon fiber, which is incredibly light.  The carry is tip-up, and the opening is smooth. The locking system is solid. I haven't found a fault with this knife yet

  The blade has a great edge right out of the box. Using a loupe, you can see how fine the metal edge is and how resistant it is to wear after use. From the originator of the steel:  "S90V is a unique tool steel (stainless) to which vanadium and carbon have been added for exceptionally good wear resistance. S90V’s high vanadium content favors the formation of hard vanadium carbides instead of chromium carbides for wear resistance, leaving more free chromium available to provide corrosion resistance

This was a Xmas gift to myself.  The S90V steel blade is impressive.  The blade has a great edge right out of the box. Using a loupe, you can see how fine the metal edge is and how resistant it is to wear after use

Super steel

 if I want to go to war with someone, I may use my Benchmade Stryker knife or even my para 2.  five stars!

I fretted over whether to get the 940 or the 940-1 and finally decided to get the 940. My choice was partially price point, but also because I want to go with a model that has been 'proven' with age. This design with the stainless steel casing has been around vs. the carbon fiber version in 940-1

 This design with the stainless steel casing has been around vs. the carbon fiber version in 940-1. Although the 940-1 is lighter, I see more issues from user feedbacks on the 940-1 related to quality controls (most notably the blade not centering). Yes, you can always ship to Benchmade and have it fixed, but I don't want to worry about that when i spent nearly $200 on a EDC knife

 Although the 940-1 is lighter, I see more issues from user feedbacks on the 940-1 related to quality controls (most notably the blade not centering). Yes, you can always ship to Benchmade and have it fixed, but I don't want to worry about that when i spent nearly $200 on a EDC knife. It SHOULD be flawless out of the box. If I want to mess with fixing the blade, I would stay with knives with much lower price point

Great EDC!

I’ve written at length about my preference for ‘clean’ edge retention, and S90V flies in the face of my predilection: even when very sharp I found its edge quite toothy.  For a long time I thought I didn’t like S90V.  I didn’t expect such vicious-feeling edge from a super steel.

44 oz.  To put that in perspective: the Spyderco Paramilitary 2, a knife that is widely lauded for the way it crams a lot of blade into a fairly lightweight package, is more than an ounce heavier (still a wonderful knife though).

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The other half of the equation is the steel: S90V.  This is an exotic steel.  I use the word ‘exotic’ purposefully because, even more so than something like ZDP-189 or M390, S90V feels very different from your standard steels.  Its edge retention is totally singular – not in terms of how long, but rather in what manner it holds an edge

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Benchmade 94101601

  In closing great everyday knife, great blade steel, and when in doubt go to REI hold it in your hand feel the ergonomics and 9/10 times you'll know if it is for you.

Fine Tool for the Office and in the Field

My favorite pocket knife of all time.

Sharp and stylish

 the carbon fiber handle, black pocket clip and smoked tint to the steel work perfect for this. Razor sharp out of the box, the carbon fiber looks and feels great in hand. Love it, if you can afford it, just do it. If not, save up, it's worth it

 Quite the opposite, it feels sturdy and substantial. I wear a suit/slacks every day so I needed a knife that could be carried without being noticed. the carbon fiber handle, black pocket clip and smoked tint to the steel work perfect for this. Razor sharp out of the box, the carbon fiber looks and feels great in hand

Perfect EDC

good knife... as shown and sharp but it is not razor sharp and it does not keep its edge well

Benchmade 940-1 Osborne AXIS Lock Knife Carbon

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