Benchmade 940-1 Osborne Folder, CPM-S90V, Carbon Fiber Handle
The Benchmade 940 is billed as one of the most quintessential EDC knives ever created, but the Benchmade 940-1 takes things to a whole new level.
The 940-1 is designed by the late great Warren Osborne, a man who was raised in the farming industry and knows a thing or two about what makes a great pocket knife. His focus on ergonomics and unparalleled functionality really shines through the 940-1.
What sets the 940-1 apart from its base version (and the 940 is by no means base) is the 3.4-inch reverse tanto blade made of ultra premium CPM-S90V. This steel has a high resistance to stains and wear with a toughness that makes it a fantastic cutter.
Unlike the 940's aluminum handle, the 940-1 boasts carbon fiber handle scales that offer excellent grip and significantly cut down the weight. Coming in at only 2.9 ounces, you can barely feel the knife in your pocket until you reach for it to do some cutting.
The 940-1 uses Benchmade's patented AXIS locking mechanism and features flourishes like a blue anodized titanium back spacer.
| Specifications | |
| Blade Color | Silver/gray |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Material | Cpm-s90v |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Handle Material | Carbon fiber |
| Knife Type | Folding |
| Lock Type | Axis lock |
| Pocket Clip Include | True |
| Point | Tanto |
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