Benchmade 940-1 Osborne is a popular EDC knife , which uses a blade made of valued CPM-90V powder steel and ultra-light carbon fiber cladding. Model 940 designed by Warren Osborne is undoubtedly one of the most famous knives in the world. It owes its success to a light and functional design and the use of high-quality materials that guarantee reliable and satisfactory operation. Premium grade steel The knife has a blade with a length of 86 mm , made of elite CPM-S90V stainless steel, which is subjected to hardening to a hardness of 59-61 HRC , which is optimal for EDC knives . CPM-S90V is a luxury stainless steel with a very high content of vanadium and carbon, which make the blade extremely long-lasting, very resistant to abrasion and corrosion. When choosing a hard steel knife, you should buy a diamond sharpener, because sharpening with a standard ceramic whetstone can be very laborious and ineffective. Utility blade The wide blade with a tactical reverse-tanto profile has a matte satin finish (polishing) that perfectly harmonizes with titanium facings. Thanks to the use of a durable point, flat grind and a cutting edge with a gently rounded line, the knife easily penetrates and has excellent cutting properties. The thickness of the blade at its widest point is 3 mm, which is a compromise between the durability and functionality of the knife in everyday work. Comfortable unfolding The blade can be conveniently and quickly unfolded with one hand using a double-sided pin, which is convenient for right and left-handed people. Reliable lock The flagship Benchmade mechanism, the double-sided Axis-lock lock, is responsible for work safety, valued for its great mechanical strength , resistance to dirt and ease of use for right and left-handed users. Modern materials The knife has linings made of light and very durable carbon fiber , which are attached to steel liners, responsible for the stiffness and strength of the structure. One of the most important advantages of carbon fiber, apart from its impressive appearance, is its minimal weight. The profiled handle is wider at the base, which makes the knife grip comfortable and the hand will not slide onto the blade during work. This model uses blue anodized spacer sleeves, which contrast effectively with the dark color of the knife and undoubtedly attract the attention of every knife lover. Reversible clip Discreet carrying of the knife in the pocket is possible thanks to the standard embedded clip with the possibility of mounting on both sides of the handle. Basic information Blade lock type AXIS® Lock Knife type folding Steel type stainless steel - S90V (CPM-420V) Additional data Cladding material plastic - carbon fiber Sheath lack Dimensions Total length [mm] 200 Blade length [mm] 86 Blade thickness [mm] 2.9 Weight [g] 69