940 vs 943
Which would be a more practical blade stle I love the reverse tanto and like the clip point maybe even more but is it too small on the 943. I've never personally handled either
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I like the fine tip on the 943, that's usually my preference. That being said I wish BM would make a 943-1. 0 -
They're both good knives. The 943 is a little pointier, so better for stabbing duties like opening a grain sack.
The reason I got away from both the 940 and 943 was the aluminum handles and the lack of snob steel. Both of those deficits were corrected in the 940-1.0 -
quote:I wish BM would make a 943-1.
No offense , but I hope they dont ......
I cant afford any more knives at the moment .......LOL
That would be good if they would carry the S90V over to the 943 also0 -
I'd buy one!quote:Originally posted by dj:quote:I wish BM would make a 943-1.
No offense , but I hope they dont ......
I cant afford any more knives at the moment .......LOL
That would be good if they would carry the S90V over to the 943 also0 -
Well I have an 810 and I love the size honestly but I just need something just a tad smaller. Would the 950 maybe be a better choice. Is the s30v that much of a better steel over the 154cm 0 -
I really like my 940-1, but have carried a 943 in my edc rotation for many years. I would love to see the 943 blade in s90v. I have three 940-1 models so I would just switch out one of the cf handles to the new 943 blade . Not holding my breath yet.
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Either one is a great choice
I like the 'flair' of the 940 and the blade flicks out much easier with the extra weight out towards the tips of the blade, but i find the 930 is a slicing demon - more like an exacto knife...
I think the best advice would be to buy both, then you can decide which is better - but still keep them both because each is excellent knife in it's own aspects...
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943.
It looks sleeker, it actually looks like something Hannibal Lectar would keep in his pocket, he knows a thing or two about slicing
I'm just fine with S30v steel.0 -
A 940-1 would be awesome but 250 is too much to me for a knife. Only reason I got the 810 is cuz I got it for 120 brand new I couldn't pass that up 0 -
Also I was looking into the 746 which I love the design or maybe some of the h&k like the 14715 or 14205. Any thoughts onthese. Again this knife is trying to do everything my 810 wont 0 -
Everyone needs a 943...none better for digging out a splinter or thorn. Now if Benchmade would show off and make a M390 version of this blade design..that would be cool. 0 -
quote:none better for digging out a splinter or thorn.
My original thoughts and use for the knife0 -
I like 940 better, because it is thicker in the end. 943 is a bit too narrow tip for me. Yeah, I do prefer tougher knife in thrust cuts. The tip of 940 is plenty for dexterous cuts.
But again, I love Osborne Tanto anyway.
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quote:Originally posted by dj:quote:none better for digging out a splinter or thorn.
My original thoughts and use for the knife
I can see that is being useful, but I am not digging out slivers with a knife. I can do it with a needle.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Ross geiger:
Well I have an 810 and I love the size honestly but I just need something just a tad smaller. Would the 950 maybe be a better choice. Is the s30v that much of a better steel over the 154cm
Yeah. Loonybin and I told you thatI know, you wanted to try owning M4....
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The m4 is awesome too I thought by the thickness of the blade it wouldn't cut too well but man was I wrong. The 810 is great very solid too. I think if like to have a 940 to complement the 810. But idk just something about the 943 is really nice 0 -
I think I'm going to have to choose the volli over the 940. The thin blade slices unlike anything I've seen 0 -
I also like the black Alu and blue backspacer 943 as opposed to the green and purple on the 940. Much better combination IMO. 0 -
I been carrying original 940 with green alum handle switched to 943 then 942 then 940 knife if the month with blue alum then 940D2CF & 941D2CF.
I bought a few 940-1s and few gold class 94xs too
Love Osborne design handle and prefer the American tanto blade but the 943 is PC friendly
Since the 940-1 is only being made for a year, I truely expect to be buy 941-1 next year
Buy both & enjoy Regards to all Bill0 -
My opinion - If you are only looking at the blade (not scales, colors, etc). Then for cutting tasks the 940 is hands down the best. The 943 is a nearly straight blade, almost like a dagger. Great for stabbing, anything you need a sharp point for (splinters). I have a 943 for opening mail, the point is good for getting under the flap of the envelope. I have 3 940's I carry for EDC cutting tasks. If you need to consider non weapon looking blade (for office/public use) then the 943 looks more like a weapon than the 940 and the 940 is less offensive looking. I am not saying the 943 is a weapon, it just looks more like a weapon compared to the 940.
If you are going to put down the green for either I would go for the 940-1. This is a gold class worthy knife at a very reasonable price for what you are getting. Especially compared to the cost of a stock 940.0 -
quote:I have a 943 for opening mail,
I use an HK out to front for that detail
I think its a 14800 ...... either way it makes opening the mail a fun affair .....LOL0 -
quote:Originally posted by Bill Hammer:
Since the 940-1 is only being made for a year, I truely expect to be buy 941-1 next year
Buy both & enjoy Regards to all Bill
Do we know this? Last I remember reading, the 940-1 was a production knife. Having said that, lots of great knives have had short production runs. Jason, can you clarify?0 -
Honestly I went and handled all the 940 series and idk just seems like a really tiny knife. I love my 810 and most people look at it like I'm crazy for carrying something that big but honestly if your a bigger guy like my with big hands it's easier to hurt urself with a very sharp tiny little knife because of it's small size. I think I might have to pick the volli over 940. My gf wants the 940 I might get it for her so I can play with it ha 0 -
To me, 94X series is not like other (810,950, 710, etc.) in feeling of holding the blade. I am picturing myself like holding onto 1/4" metal rod. It is light weight blade that makes it feel really like extension of your fist.
As usual, YMMV.
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I say if you are a fan of the bigger knives, more power to you. I do have one 94x, but it is my smallest knife and an exception. I carry it when I have to wear city boy clothes. I usually won't go with anything smaller than a 551 Griptilian. I usually roll with a 710, 806 or even a 520.quote:Originally posted by Ross geiger:
Honestly I went and handled all the 940 series and idk just seems like a really tiny knife. I love my 810 and most people look at it like I'm crazy for carrying something that big but honestly if your a bigger guy like my with big hands it's easier to hurt urself with a very sharp tiny little knife because of it's small size. I think I might have to pick the volli over 940. My gf wants the 940 I might get it for her so I can play with it ha0 -
Actually, I bet if you held a 940 and a 943 side by side, the edge profile would be almost identical. The 943 does have a finer point obviously, and I like the more classic blade shape.
It's a design I definitely consider lithe, but I get pretty good grip from the handle, and I think the knife is surprisingly strong with the Al handle. It is a near perfect folding tactical paring knife.
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quote:Originally posted by Po:
Actually, I bet if you held a 940 and a 943 side by side, the edge profile would be almost identical.
The edge profile of my 940 and 941 are absolutely identical. What a nice optical illusion!0 -
quote:Originally posted by JNewell:quote:Originally posted by Bill Hammer:
Since the 940-1 is only being made for a year, I truely expect to be buy 941-1 next year
Buy both & enjoy Regards to all Bill
Do we know this? Last I remember reading, the 940-1 was a production knife. Having said that, lots of great knives have had short production runs. Jason, can you clarify?
Yes sir. The 940-1 is an inline production knife. It will NOT be discontinued at the end of the year.
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943 all the way. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by BMK Jason:quote:Originally posted by JNewell:quote:Originally posted by Bill Hammer:
Since the 940-1 is only being made for a year, I truely expect to be buy 941-1 next year
Buy both & enjoy Regards to all Bill
Do we know this? Last I remember reading, the 940-1 was a production knife. Having said that, lots of great knives have had short production runs. Jason, can you clarify?
Yes sir. The 940-1 is an inline production knife. It will NOT be discontinued at the end of the year.
Jason
Great news - thank you. In spite of complaints about the screw length and some centering and grind issues that happen with production knives (and this is a production knife, not a Gold Class knife that's finished one at a time), this is a GREAT knife and a great step forward by Benchmade. S90V in a regular production knife is exceptional, and this one has performance, and looks, to match.
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