I've been a carpenter for almost 40 years. Always use the right tool for the right job if it breaks or bends it means you're not using it properly. If people use a Spyderco as a pry bar knowing in advance that it has a thin tip obviously it's going to break. Every tool is designed for a certain job use it properly and it will not fail you. In 40 years the only tools that ever got broken are the ones that I loaned to my friends who don't know how to use tools properly.
I had a super in boston ask to borrow my knife(spiderco pm2) i hand it to him turn around , then i here scrapping like sounds, i turn to see he’s trying to pry a locked door open with it! Fucked up my tip, some people? Now if someone ask me for my knife i ask what there plan for it is. Lol
Gonna disagree with you. Tools and/or metal will flex, bend and break all the time. Most of the time it's metal fatigue or just poorly made metal that contained flaws. The ultimate issue is that you market a item to be tough or as well as all you need whether as a EDC or in a survival situation then the product should be able to handle abuse.
Honestly the Osborne 940 grew on me the more I used it. At first it wasn’t my favorite. Now, all these years later it doesn’t leave my side. EDC classic.
And yeah 940 is top dog. Designed by a real rancher. Enough said. That reverse tanto with that reinforced tip is the best looking blade ever imo & it can take a beating most blades can’t take. Can’t tell you how much heavy prying I’ve done with my 940 & never broke. I tried carrying a pm2 & broke the tip in like the first 2 weeks of carrying it lol got my 940 and that’s all I need. I have much much more expensive knives but none can take the 940 out my pocket.
The best part about the 940 is that it is REALLY light and dissappears in the pocket very well despite it being a bit on the longer side. The coating on the aluminum scales is also nice feeling.
ANNNNND YOU'RE A PASTOR!!! NICE! I thought that Hebrews verse was a cool one there on your 940. I went through a period where I was a skeptic when I was younger, but there is something radically cool that happens to your life when you accept Jesus and don't look back. LOL..like reckless abandon for God. Like you don't just know about God, or read about stories of people who knew Him, you experience Him in your own life. That's a beautiful thing. I can't speak for others, but God radically came into my life at a whole other level when I started helping start a church and going to small groups. When I first met my pastor I heard him tell me "If you wanna see God work in your life...serve". I did NOT want to hear that. I thought he was just trying to talk me into helping out because he needed people...and that COULD have been part of it.....but he wasn't kidding. The atmosphere and grace on my life is thick and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I won't lie, people aren't always the easiest to deal with, but I desire the power of God and blessing on my life so much that I walk through it and try to serve as faithfully as I can and it's always worth it. Jesus is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
I have both and love them both but see them as quite different. Even though both are buttery smooth the 940 edges out the PM2 in how fast it deploys and closes with ease. My 940 has become my Sunday knife...it’s form is more suitable for pocket carry in my church pants it’s more eloquent...to me more of a gentlemen’s knife. However the PM2 is my everyday carry the other 6 days due to the confidence I have with it in hand for larger tasks as well as small tasks. Both are amazing!
Just carry something like the Gerber EAB so you can have a folding/locking tiny box cutter on you too, so you won't have to eat up your good steel on the menial tasks
@@inhalefarts facts 😂 I used to work at a warehouse where I had to cut cardboard and even my m390/20cv knives will dull in one day cutting cardboard. Definitely shouldn't be using a good knife for cutting cardboard jobs
@@inhalefarts yep i agree I've never understood people cutting cardboard with their knives. I can understand people doing reviews or edge retention tests using it but I see comments from people saying they use their knives for it daily. If you're cutting more than 1-2 ft of cardboard a month get a damn utitly knife with disposable razor blades is my thought. But hey if they wanna sharpen their knives that much and waste $ by eating up their expensive blades more power to the stupid.
@@Phaminator525 the only thing the PM2 beats the 940 in is cutting vegetables! I don’t know about you, but I use my knives at work(interior/exterior paint, drywall, and stucco) and wouldn’t even consider using them on food preparation.
Man what a great video. I am looking at these 2 knives and can't decide on which one to get. Most of all, I enjoyed the end of your video when you offered the hope only found in Jesus! I am thankful there are still people willing to share Jesus like you are doing! Keep up the great work, looking forward to more great videos!
I never 'warmed' to the PM2. It's a truly excellent product (and I do have other Spyderco's) but I found that the hype didn't live up to it. In fact I gave mine to my son and don't miss it at all. I bought the Shaman as a replacement for my PM2 (before the prices went up) and although it's another great folder, it's way too heavy for EDC use. The standard 940 ticks all the boxes for me and I'm thinking of trading my Shaman for a second 940 if I can get a good deal...
Yeah, I love the PM2 but find it a bit heavy for EDC. Now the Native 5, in FRN is just about perfect. Great weight, great cutting tool, very comfortable in the hand. I'd refer a G10 version, and am hoping to get one soon.
I prefer the pm2 personally. I like the larger handle and it fits my hand better. And personally when I’m at work I’ve got a second knife on my radio strap I use to pry stuff up such as prying up pins out of door hinges
Thank you for the inspirational and devotional message in the end. It made my evening. God bless you and keep you healthy and safe. As much as I had enjoyed your review of the knives, I got blessed with the last piece of the message. I am a baptized believer and thank God for His mercy and grace daily.
Great video my friend. While I love the ffg and blade shape of the PM2 I more often carry my 940 for edc because the tip is just too fine on the PM2. I snapped one once and now I'm nervous to use it for edc as a tradesman. And the compression lock is not great for us lefties as you pointed out. Both great knives though.
Picked up a 940-2 a few days ago to replace a PM2 as an EDC. While I liked the PM2, it is too bulky due to the handle shape and length, as well as the Spyderco hole in the blade. The 940-2 is a lot slimmer and lighter, and it has pretty much the same blade length with a much stronger tip that's still sharp enough to pierce or drill a hole.
Im just a random dude on the internet. Having said that... all cardboard cutting tests are dumb. I have 5 dollar throw away blades that will blow away both of these blades. If you cant sharpen your knives better than factory you arent a knife enthusiast.
I love pm2s more but the 940 has blade ergos that let the cardboard crowd a little faster and more even....but the pm2 would technically slice most foods better except cheese bricks...then the 940 lol
Great and honest review! I have a 940 and love it. But at times I think I could really like the Para 3. Different situations could determine which one I bring that day. If I could only have one, it would be the 940. But just maybe I can do both. Great point at the end. You don’t know what others are dealing with. Keep an open mind. You would be shocked at what some people can hide or deal with. At the same time you can be shocked with what people do for no reason. I just try to be the best person I can. But I’m not perfect either.
Great video...overall Benchmade stands behind their steel more than Spyderco... Benchmade will list the Rockwell and Spyderco won't... makes me think they are not that good at heat treating...
Great video! Here's my 2 cents now. There is no perfect edc knife, all of them have their strong points along with their weak points. So get what looks the best to you lol. For me I went with the 940 because of benchmades warranty.
I am from Germany and have bought a benchmade bugout. The Blade is good, but i would never ever buy a benchmade again. Here in Germany you must pay 150€ for it and i am verry dissapointed with the handle. A Lot of flexing and a Kind of Play in the liners, where there are mounten in the handle. I prefer my Cold Steel Hold Out 3 a Lot more and carry IT every day. The bugout stays in the drawer because i dont want to carry a knife that i don't Trust. Really dissapointed with the bugout.
Amen, brother. Good review and I appreciate your encouragement. God is grace to us. The more we open to God the more we partake of His grace and can extend grace to others.
I own both…I own many Spydercos and Benchmades. Here are the main differences that make an *actual* impact on your experience. First of all, the Spydercos are superior cutting tools, period. Their blade shapes and edge geometries are just better. They also come in much better steels…if you like a model, chances are you can find it in Cruwear, m4 or S110v. Lastly, Spydercos have very “blade focused” ergonomics…the blade itself sort of becomes part of your hand while you use it. Benchmades feel slightly more luxury. They’re very smooth and satisfying to operate but they still feel sturdy and capable. If you like to choke back, a Benchmade is probably what you’re looking for…their ergonomic is more “I’m holding this knife” than “this knife is an extension of my hand”. Lastly, Benchmade makes the most of its size. The 940, mini grip, etc. are all incredibly efficient. They make the most of their scales by fitting a ton of blade length into a small package.
@@EDCandLace For sure…I feel like benchmade’s s30v is a bit easier to get *ultra* sharp on a bench stone. But other than that, the cruwear and m4 on my shamans, etc. is undoubtedly better than my adamas or 560. I think spyderco just has more experience with tool steels since they use them so much more often. I also like that they don’t automatically coat every tool steel.
This was a solid comparison! I am inclined to agree with you on the 940. However I have found that benchmade hardware is less likely to strip as well. I've had PM 2 hardware strip out on me, while the benchmade screws have yet to show any signs of wear or stripping thus far.
Good Video, I lost my 940 recently (I know sucks!) I ended up getting a Spiderco PM2 to replace it. it's a tough call between these 2 they are both great in different ways.
Watched for the knives, stayed for the ending. Thank you for putting that in your video it means alot to me. Its amazing how God can use people in all sorts of ways. Keep the motivation coming.
I've broke every single spider CO knife I've had 2 of those have been paramilitary 2. I have yet to break a bench made knife I have purchased over 10 and used them well out side of the normal means of what the should of been used for. The 940 will not leave you stranded!!!!!!!!
Nice tests, I have a 940-2 and like it pretty decently. I need to get locktite for it though because my pivot keeps coming loose on it. My 940 also has a bunch of micro chips in the blade from cutting cardboard, which is odd because s30v usually doesnt for me. I also have a LW manix 2 in s110v which I like more, that doesnt microchip as easily which suprised me. S110v is supposed to be chippy, but I only have 1 chip and that was from hitting concrete being stupid lol. The manix has better ergos, is lighter, and cuts better so for me it's my preference.
I appreciate the brotherly Christian blessings at the end of your videos. Thanks for that RevHiker. The knives: You mentioned opening paint cans with the tip of you Spyderco. Try using the thumb hole (closed blade) to open paint cans. Been doing it for years and years. The round tomb hole on the blade in closed position will open paints cans fast. Thanks Rev!
I have a few pm2s and a few p3s and I actually prefer them to my 940. I also like that they occasionally come along in different steels. I have a p3 in s35vn, s110v, and maxamet is my newest for example. While I do keep my 940 in my collection, it’s not one that i carry all the time. Also you could go ahead and get a pm2 and a leatherman for your paint can prying needs (which I literally do because you can’t beat a leatherman for really hard stuff) and you’ll still have some money left over. All jokes aside, great video!
You're probably right. The right handed version is a pain to close for me. My biggest problem is the thin tip and the tendency to chip and break of a small portion of the tip... but for a lot of people it suits them perfectly. Cant deny it's a winning design and slices like no ones business
I ownn both knives. For me the 940, it takes less space in my pocket. In Italy, where I live, it is not allowed to carry any knife so I have to conceal it and I do not use the clip. The 940 it is a lttle bit better in that matter.
@@colonelaengus7005 Until to the '70s, you could carry a knife with a blade up to 4 cm. Then, due to the communist terrorism, all blades lengths are banned. You are not allowed even a Victorinox classic. Exceptions are if you can prove a specific need, As trekking, camping, picnicking. Yet, it did happen that a police officer caught a person, in the wild, with a knife and asked him: what is the knife for? Answer: I made myself a sandwich; show me the sandwich! I cannot it's inside my stomach. So the officer went on saying if you cannot prove you made a sandwich I, must sanction you. Unbelievable but true.
I have and love both of these knives. I consider the 940 to be a better (and more "elegant") EDC for those of us who work in an office environment or when dressed up a bit for work or evening. That being said, the PM2 is a my choice for my weekend or outside activity carry.
The ergonomics on the PM2 are far superior, especially in wet conditions and with gloves on. The tall full flat grind allows the PM2 to be thinner behind the edge, and if used in a self defense role, the wider blade creates a larger wound for the same depth.
True, the pm2 is a much better cutter but for self defense I would use the 940 just because of how robust it is. Also the Benchmade is faster to deploy in a self defense situation
At time of this comment, I have the PM2 burple S110V steel for a little over 8 months and use it daily and the tip broke off. I just bought a 940-1 S90V steel. We’ll see how this performs on daily use.
Very cool I video awesome information and now that I've used and carried the 9:40 and I used to have a Spyderco tenacious until it was stolen I love the 9:40 the way it fits in my hand and I've never had the expensive steals like this and the 9:40 that you gave me is still Sharp it's not hair shaving sharp anymore but it's still Sharp eventually I'm going to have to get a sharpening system or something to sharpen the knives with I did really like the Spyderco tenacious as well but it definitely didn't hold and Ed as long as the Benchmade 940 granted there are two totally different steals but I just figured I would add my two cents LOL I love you brother thank you again and God bless you and your family
For a folding knife, i prefer spyderco. I hate how they look. It looks like something an edgelord would have hung on a chain in highschool. However i love the grip, i love how damnably sharp it gets, and i love the flat grind for utility purposes. For more hardcore tasks like wood carving, batoning, and other bushcraft tasks, i prefer a fixed blade with a scandi grind. So i just don't feel the need to buy a benchmade, despite how much better they look.
Travis Meering I hope you can experience the Anthem. I broke down and bought one. I have a 940-1 and for another $160 I can tell I’m getting my money’s worth. The Benchmade anthem is the Apex of high end production knives. Plus there’s only two screws excluding the pocket clip.
Пара. 2 по резу продуктов конечно же лучше . В остольном 940 круче , размер , прочность , замок , удобство в руке как в открытом так и сложенном положении . Я предпочитаю 940 но в России популярнее пара2
I can't speak for Spyderco but Julie Morris at Benchmade is, to me, the jewel in their 'warranty crown'. My 940 failed twice because of failed omega springs. Julie kept me updated at every stage of the warranty repair via e-mail on both occasions and my 940 now has (what seems to me) stronger, uprated Omega springs and it's been completely reliable ever since. This is all the more valid as I live in the United Kingdom. Well done Benchmade and 'thankyou' Julie Morris.
@@sputumtube Being from the UK and using Benchmades warranty, how does that work exactly ? do you have to send your knife to the US ? what about the risk of it going missing during postage etc ?
@@keithbeckett1349 Hi Keith - it works the same was as most other warranty repairs. I contacted them first via their website and spoke to a very helpful lady called Julie Morris. I was instructed to send my 940 to them at Benchmade Knife Co., 300 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City. OR 97045. About a week later she sent me an email to let me know she'd received the knife and then updated me (via email) at every stage of the repair. The whole process took about six weeks from posting to receiving. With the exception of my outgoing postage the whole thing didn't cost a penny. If you need any more info, just contact me again here. Good luck.
Having 4 para 2's and 1 940-01 I can say personally without a doubt I'll take the Spyderco everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. I cant think of a single thing Benchmade physically did better than Spyderco. Maybe the warranty is better but that's a good thing since you're way more likely to need it in the first place.
Idk?, i have a para 3, 2pm2’s a total of 4 in total I have owned, & 2 940’s currently both -1 &-2, spyderco’s warranty is worthless & no they do not come perfect from factory it’s a shame their warranty that is currently in place does not honor factory flaws as long as it does not flaw the working design albeit opening/closeing & pivot anything other than that spyderco feels every single 1 of the knives that come from their facility is flawless, that said spydercos flaw is that mindset unfortunetly, I sent a mini grip in pieces to benchmade w/ a quarter of the blade Length broken off, all I paid was something like $30-$40 to replace the knife blade for a completely new 1 & they corrected their wrongs & sent the knife back put together new blade in perfect grind tackt , can spyderco do that ? Go fucc urself is spydercos awnser, ppl don’t realize that ppl themselves is a incorrect use that’s spydercos problem
Spyderco yes, benchmade, depends on if CQ had their coffee that morning. Coming from someone who owns all benchmades and only owned one spyderco pm2. Key word "owned". Plan on getting a pm3 though to become a regular edc. Right now my Benchmade 9400 auto lives in my pocket everyday. Amazing knife.
@@whalehands when it comes to edc i think benchmade designs are king, they are alot more streamline, ive had 6 spydercos and now i only have a para 3 lw because of how well it carries
@@wyattbreymeyer4033 I have 3 benchmade 940s, two are serrated black, one is the 9400 auto. Bought to sell one. I bought a Maxamet para 3, then days later i was gifted a s30v Para 3. The second big knife i bought money wise was a Paramilitary 2 brown s35vn sprint run knife. Sold it days later. Ended up trading the Maxamet version to get it back months later. Which was a week ago. Love carrying it now. Only with DP clip though. Felt sentimental towards it. So those two spydercos are all i have. I have a Gerber 06 auto and a Toor Carbon Phoenix. I've had a lot of Benchmades. I would get them and resell them. I had a Super Freek. Wanted to carry it but, just didn't like it for some reason. As i mentioned above, im going to sell a 940 because for a long time, ive wanted a Bailout gry-1 m4 steel. I know i will carry and love that knife. The 940 im selling, i put custom micarta scales on it. After that, i carried it for a little bit, then really started missing the original aluminum scales. I would see all these other 940s with the beautiful wear on them and just wanted the aluminum scales back. I use my knives, the ones i carry that is. I keep them well maintained but, I'm not afraid to hack wood if i have to with them. I also have various tools from Winkler, Toor Knives, and Gerber. I love Gerbers american made products. I want to build a fastball on their custom shop. I know Gerber gets a bad wrap but, even though the quality on my 06 auto is shit, I love it for what it is. It just works. I also have the Principle and Strongarm. The Strongarm is a Beast. If they ever come out with a strong steel for it, i will get it. I am currently falling in love with Buck knives too. Looking to purchase a 110 in s35vn. I love Benchmades, and i have had more of them than any other but, i also like other companies as well. I hated Spydercos until i got my Para3. But my next knife will be a Bailout. I also carry a Leatherman Charge TTi on my hip everyday too.
@@whalehands i got my first 940 two days ago and i can already tell its not leaving my pocket for awhile i liked the buck marksman its a hell of a knife if you can tune it right, and sk knives had special editions usually in s35vn
@@whalehands I carried a para 3 ,pm2 and 940 as an edc. And honestly Spyderco knives perform better for daily cutting tasks like opening packages and whatnot. But Everytime you take them out of your pocket you don't get the same feeling as a 940. They just look ugly af and don't feel premium. Just my opinion tho, Spydercos beat Benchmade when it comes to performance in cutting so ig that's all that matters
“Pried off paint can lids” . What? they make 59 cent tools for that. I will definitely look at both. I like the looks of the Spyderco. I like what you said about Benchmade customer service. Kudos to your end of video talk. Great video
For me I really like the axis lock and I really like the para 2, so I've decided to meet in the middle and get the Ganzo G729 since its basically a para 2 with an axis lock. Of course the blade steal is different but the 729 is also about 20 bucks rather than over priced.
@@Wanucho no offend, GANZO knifes ARE JUNK. I have BM 551 (70$). Also bought Ganzo 727M (15$) and Sanrenmu small Axis (10$) some weeks ago, Ganzo: 1) very thin, fragile tip. 2) came with small rusty spots, 3)small, plastic washers :: horizontal play 4) springs too strained, when I fixed them, they deformed and now mechanism is too mild, 5) small torx-es were so tight, I damaged 2 T6 screwdriver while opening. small Sanrenmu is way better knife, but much expensive griptilian is perfect, so I don't think that "expensive" knives are OVERPRICED. PS: personal opinion that piggy capitalists making big money while producing awesome quality, durable products, while comrade china makes money from cheap JUNK , DDDDDD
Love the PM2 because I own one. Honestly I don’t like the looks of either of them! I love both companies, but I’m currently EDCing the Contigo or Cold Steel Code 4. Always looking for something better. Knifeaholic.
I own both of these knives. I have found the standard spyderco endura in vg 10 outperforms both of these. I know this is gonna butt hurt someone but out of all my knives the only ones I have had problems with are benchmade and kershaw. Pains me to ok say that as I think the 940 is the sexiest looking knife there is but I had to send it to benchmade twice to be fixed. But it is like you said benchmade is on point with warranty work.
@@Liz-em8mw yes sir i have i still prefer a spyderco jus my preferce , the wear factor on this 940 is an issue for me as well after a few months & the knife looks 10yrs old .
I have both PM2 and the 940 Osborne. Also have other Spyderco models as well as Benchmades. Own a Chris Reeve 21 Sebenza too. Take this for what it's worth... go ahead and spend your coin on these higher end EDC's with their "super-steel" blade materials that I find myself touching up just as much as a 420c blade that takes an edge and cuts like a scalpel. What my point is...I petty much have carried and owned the whole bunch, and the knife that rides with me just about every day is my little old Kershaw Leek. As long as I'm not planning on getting stranded in the wilderness or using my blade as a friggin' pry-bar, I'll carry my little slicer. If ya don't have one...get one, a fraction of the cost. I think you'll like it too.
Very comprehensive comparison between two favorite US made knives, Rev. Thank you for an exhausting effort. My brother is a dedicated Benchmade type of guy, the kind of person who only owns one knife, period. . And because he lives abroad and occasionally looses his one knife, I usually replace it with another Benchmade. Me, I like owning a few different folders, mostly budget knives with AUS 8 steel, or its equivalent as I am able to keep my knives razor sharp at all times. Given a choice, I would prefer the Spyderco because of the full flat grind blade; but then again, I really like the Benchmade Axis lock. Personally, both these knives are out of my price range. My solution? A Ganzo G729. Look like a PM2, but with a nice piston lock. Decent steel for my urban use, solid built, and available for under $20.
I was at the store yesterday and I checked so many 940 variants. They were beautiful. Then I asked for a PM2 and a Para3. The Para3 felt small for me, just like the 940. The store showed me a Griptilian with hole. I like the hole. It became comparable with the PM2. After scrutinizing both, I was torn, but I ended up choosing the PM2. I just like the way it feels. My EDC knife is a Kershaw Funxion EMT, and the blade (saber) is similar to the Griptilian. That’s another reason I chose the PM2 so that I can have a flat blade. Now I carry 2 knives, the PM2 and the Funxion. I might get a very small OTF soon. Thank you for your video. I’m a Marine and a first responder.
The grace message at the end.. I am always thinking about that,& say something similar to my daughter nearly every day. So true.on the other hand,there’s periods of time when I feel like I’m I’m walking through a spiritual desert.?.?Empty feeling. I don’t know why that is. I still try and do the right things,but it doesn’t come near as naturally .When I’m in the lows, I loose my temper quickly and often, and just don’t feel nearly as content..Wonder what that’s about. ?? Knives….like the 940 .same reasons as you. Just recently started considering a bench made. Want 1st axis lock. Looked at & held some bugouts & 940s,945s & others. Think a 940 with a bugout clip would be good.really like bugouts clip. Haven’t carried any of them .On the worst run ever for loosing knives because of the clips. Dam Civivi Paraxis!2 of the old ones with ugly gold liner,1 newer one & the last was a purple and damascus. All 4 bent at such a angle I couldn’t help but notice!Took clips off and bent back into shape with 2 pairs of pliers,reinstalled.2nd bend,never felt it ,just gone.know there is no comparison of quality. $ spent on the 4 budget knives could have been a 940 OR a945 carried all the way inside my pocket. Much prefer a knife clipped on pocket ,BUT ,suffering from a bad case of PBCS!(post bent clip syndrome)…. PS..Anybody have any thoughts on getting the 940 (probably the 940,but if not ,whatever knife I might get,putting a short stout clip like the bugout clip on it.?.? (Probably see if I could order a genuine one from bench made,no aftermarket knock offs.have seen the counterfeit 940s & bugouts.impressive knock offs but no telling what they are made of.Noticed the fake bugout clip wasn’t a good one. ).Thx in advance!
The grace message at the end.. I am always thinking about that,& say something similar to my daughter nearly every day. So true.on the other hand,there’s periods of time when I feel like I’m I’m walking through a spiritual desert.?.?Empty feeling. I don’t know why that is. I still try and do the right things,but it doesn’t come near as naturally .When I’m in the lows, I loose my temper quickly and often, and just don’t feel nearly as content..Wonder what that’s about. ?? Knives….like the 940 .same reasons as you. Just recently started considering a bench made. Want 1st axis lock. Looked at & held some bugouts & 940s,945s & others. Think a 940 with a bugout clip would be good.really like bugouts clip. Haven’t carried any of them .On the worst run ever for loosing knives because of the clips. Dam Civivi Paraxis!2 of the old ones with ugly gold liner,1 newer one & the last was a purple and damascus. All 4 bent at such a angle I couldn’t help but notice!Took clips off and bent back into shape with 2 pairs of pliers,reinstalled.2nd bend,never felt it ,just gone.know there is no comparison of quality. $ spent on the 4 budget knives could have been a 940 OR a945 carried all the way inside my pocket. Much prefer a knife clipped on pocket ,BUT ,suffering from a bad case of PBCS!(post bent clip syndrome)…. PS..Anybody have any thoughts on getting the 940 (probably the 940,but if not ,whatever knife I might get,putting a short stout clip like the bugout clip on it.?.? (Probably see if I could order a genuine one from bench made,no aftermarket knock offs.have seen the counterfeit 940s & bugouts.impressive knock offs but no telling what they are made of.Noticed the fake bugout clip wasn’t a good one. ).Thx in advance!
I broke 2 paramilitary twos and I put my bench made 940 through alot more shi#. ended up getting given to a homey cause I upgraded again... start a homie or a family member on there high end carry make another knife fan
The tip is an apple to oranges comparison. The tips are designed for different uses. The Benchmade is thicker and reinforced so would be stronger. The Spyderco will penetrate so much easier, it's almost like a needle so of course will be more fragile. That said I agree with @James-ke5sx.... neither of these tools are pry bars or drills. My edc MUST be useable for self defense, and stabbing is way more effective than cutting in that application. Thanks for the comparison: for a self defense application I believe the Spyderco will win out as the bigger handle with contour and g-10 will stay in hand much better than the straight aluminum handle on the Benchmade!
Just got a 940BK. It's a great knife, but I still carry my Manix 2s more. They may be big and ugly, but the Manix 2 fits my hand so well that I can't help but take one with me every day. Manix 2 for life!
Your conclusion is nonsense. Nobody old enough to handle a knife SHOULD know you don't use a knife like a prybar. As far as Benchmade CS....you paid for it up front. If you buy the spyderco AND a prybar.
I own both, I love both… but the Spyderco PM2 is what I carry. Can’t go wrong with either, but the spider cow is a better cutter in my opinion. I’m not a bush crafter. I’m an average Joe using the knife for average daily tasks.
I kinda 3xpected the 940 to best the PM2 on the tip boring. The blade geo is specifically designed by Osborne, a rancher, to be able to dig out a stone from a horse hoof whereas the Spydie is way finer.
Catching your video a little late, but I did notice that that after all the testing and you cut more rope, the spyderco was cutting the rope way more effortlessly and cleaner. Looked like the 940, was fraying the strands of the rope and you almost cut yourself. I was always under the impression that a sharp well built knife would lower your chances of cutting yourself with ease of use....
I've been a carpenter for almost 40 years. Always use the right tool for the right job if it breaks or bends it means you're not using it properly. If people use a Spyderco as a pry bar knowing in advance that it has a thin tip obviously it's going to break. Every tool is designed for a certain job use it properly and it will not fail you. In 40 years the only tools that ever got broken are the ones that I loaned to my friends who don't know how to use tools properly.
i know, ive seen victorinox knives being batoned and even higonomkami knives getting prybarred
James yeah I don't know what it is these days that people think a knife is shit if it breaks from doing something stupid
I had a super in boston ask to borrow my knife(spiderco pm2) i hand it to him turn around , then i here scrapping like sounds, i turn to see he’s trying to pry a locked door open with it! Fucked up my tip, some people? Now if someone ask me for my knife i ask what there plan for it is. Lol
@@jasonphillips572 I would have lost it. Probably hurt his feelings. Ignorant bastard.
Gonna disagree with you. Tools and/or metal will flex, bend and break all the time. Most of the time it's metal fatigue or just poorly made metal that contained flaws. The ultimate issue is that you market a item to be tough or as well as all you need whether as a EDC or in a survival situation then the product should be able to handle abuse.
anyone else watching this because of Wranglerstar?
Honestly the Osborne 940 grew on me the more I used it. At first it wasn’t my favorite. Now, all these years later it doesn’t leave my side. EDC classic.
I just hate those cheap shitty omega springs
And yeah 940 is top dog. Designed by a real rancher. Enough said. That reverse tanto with that reinforced tip is the best looking blade ever imo & it can take a beating most blades can’t take. Can’t tell you how much heavy prying I’ve done with my 940 & never broke. I tried carrying a pm2 & broke the tip in like the first 2 weeks of carrying it lol got my 940 and that’s all I need. I have much much more expensive knives but none can take the 940 out my pocket.
Fuck it I'm just gonna buy both
The best part about the 940 is that it is REALLY light and dissappears in the pocket very well despite it being a bit on the longer side. The coating on the aluminum scales is also nice feeling.
Jay N There is nothing on the market that carries the way the 940 does! And I agree about the aluminum scales, satin smooth!
Main reason why the s90v 940 is in my pocket every day... It's like a feather with a scorpion sting
Just got my 940 yesterday, and holy shit. Easily the best knife I’ve ever had in my hand and pocket. Truly a terrifying awesome tool.
Just purchased the 9400 auto
@@zaheerkader7426m4 steel in my pocket.
Love all my benchmades! Never had a spyderco...yet...but when it comes to prying paint cans that's a job for my leatherman lol
ANNNNND YOU'RE A PASTOR!!! NICE! I thought that Hebrews verse was a cool one there on your 940. I went through a period where I was a skeptic when I was younger, but there is something radically cool that happens to your life when you accept Jesus and don't look back. LOL..like reckless abandon for God. Like you don't just know about God, or read about stories of people who knew Him, you experience Him in your own life. That's a beautiful thing. I can't speak for others, but God radically came into my life at a whole other level when I started helping start a church and going to small groups. When I first met my pastor I heard him tell me "If you wanna see God work in your life...serve". I did NOT want to hear that. I thought he was just trying to talk me into helping out because he needed people...and that COULD have been part of it.....but he wasn't kidding. The atmosphere and grace on my life is thick and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I won't lie, people aren't always the easiest to deal with, but I desire the power of God and blessing on my life so much that I walk through it and try to serve as faithfully as I can and it's always worth it. Jesus is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Amen bro! Serving is def the way to a deeper walk! Love hearing stories like this... thanks for sharing and God bless!
I have both and love them both but see them as quite different. Even though both are buttery smooth the 940 edges out the PM2 in how fast it deploys and closes with ease. My 940 has become my Sunday knife...it’s form is more suitable for pocket carry in my church pants it’s more eloquent...to me more of a gentlemen’s knife. However the PM2 is my everyday carry the other 6 days due to the confidence I have with it in hand for larger tasks as well as small tasks. Both are amazing!
You can ziptie deploy the PM2 so it's open as it's coming out of your pocket.
Pm2 all day long. Favorite carry knife. Now I cut a lot of cardboard at my job and for that I use my Endura 4.
Just carry something like the Gerber EAB so you can have a folding/locking tiny box cutter on you too, so you won't have to eat up your good steel on the menial tasks
@@inhalefarts facts 😂 I used to work at a warehouse where I had to cut cardboard and even my m390/20cv knives will dull in one day cutting cardboard. Definitely shouldn't be using a good knife for cutting cardboard jobs
Spot on
@@inhalefarts yep i agree I've never understood people cutting cardboard with their knives. I can understand people doing reviews or edge retention tests using it but I see comments from people saying they use their knives for it daily. If you're cutting more than 1-2 ft of cardboard a month get a damn utitly knife with disposable razor blades is my thought. But hey if they wanna sharpen their knives that much and waste $ by eating up their expensive blades more power to the stupid.
I have both, love both but I honestly do prefer the 940
I also use my 940 more often than my Para 2. Since about 5 years my 940 is my edc and it never failed.
Ulrich Wollfoerster I haven’t found its match yet, I have the 940-1 and still prefer the original..... idk it’s just a homerun of a knife
940 is better in every way EXCEPT cutting lol
@@beauash9651 u don't want a folder for heavy duty outdoor use...
@@Phaminator525 the only thing the PM2 beats the 940 in is cutting vegetables! I don’t know about you, but I use my knives at work(interior/exterior paint, drywall, and stucco) and wouldn’t even consider using them on food preparation.
PM2 for me, I own two, my big hands require a larger size knife. The handle on the 940 would be a pain in the ass for me.
Man what a great video. I am looking at these 2 knives and can't decide on which one to get. Most of all, I enjoyed the end of your video when you offered the hope only found in Jesus! I am thankful there are still people willing to share Jesus like you are doing! Keep up the great work, looking forward to more great videos!
Have over a 100 Spydercos, God bless buddy
I never 'warmed' to the PM2. It's a truly excellent product (and I do have other Spyderco's) but I found that the hype didn't live up to it. In fact I gave mine to my son and don't miss it at all. I bought the Shaman as a replacement for my PM2 (before the prices went up) and although it's another great folder, it's way too heavy for EDC use. The standard 940 ticks all the boxes for me and I'm thinking of trading my Shaman for a second 940 if I can get a good deal...
Yeah, I love the PM2 but find it a bit heavy for EDC. Now the Native 5, in FRN is just about perfect. Great weight, great cutting tool, very comfortable in the hand. I'd refer a G10 version, and am hoping to get one soon.
Having the Para 2 it is a great cutter. It sounds like it you want to bushcraft and do things you are not supposed to do with a knife get the 940.
I prefer the pm2 personally. I like the larger handle and it fits my hand better. And personally when I’m at work I’ve got a second knife on my radio strap I use to pry stuff up such as prying up pins out of door hinges
Thank you for the inspirational and devotional message in the end. It made my evening. God bless you and keep you healthy and safe. As much as I had enjoyed your review of the knives, I got blessed with the last piece of the message. I am a baptized believer and thank God for His mercy and grace daily.
Hey another lefty knife guy
Yes sir
Shitty us lol hard to find cool knives especially here in canada that's why I love benchmade thinking of getting the lefty para 2
There's a lot of left handers on UA-cam.
I’ve had 940s for 10 years. Just ordered the PM2 so we shall see. Good video and evaluation comparison. God is Great !
How has the pm2 been?
Well?
Great video my friend. While I love the ffg and blade shape of the PM2 I more often carry my 940 for edc because the tip is just too fine on the PM2. I snapped one once and now I'm nervous to use it for edc as a tradesman. And the compression lock is not great for us lefties as you pointed out. Both great knives though.
Have both, love both. 940 gets more pocket time because it's slimmer
Picked up a 940-2 a few days ago to replace a PM2 as an EDC. While I liked the PM2, it is too bulky due to the handle shape and length, as well as the Spyderco hole in the blade. The 940-2 is a lot slimmer and lighter, and it has pretty much the same blade length with a much stronger tip that's still sharp enough to pierce or drill a hole.
There's a bunch of meme like stories of guys punching holes in car hoods, used as a can opener etc.
Looks like you struggled more cutting the cardboard with the pm2
super biased obviously haha more than once the PM2 almost didn't even finish the cut through..
Im just a random dude on the internet. Having said that... all cardboard cutting tests are dumb. I have 5 dollar throw away blades that will blow away both of these blades. If you cant sharpen your knives better than factory you arent a knife enthusiast.
I love pm2s more but the 940 has blade ergos that let the cardboard crowd a little faster and more even....but the pm2 would technically slice most foods better except cheese bricks...then the 940 lol
Yes I love my pm2 with a passion that most certainly is not reciprocated however I'll admit he definitely struggled more so with the Pm2 🤦♂️
Looked that way to me too. He also said the tip of PM2 got under the zip ties further...didn't look like it on video.
Love my pm2 I gotta get my hands on a 940
Great and honest review! I have a 940 and love it. But at times I think I could really like the Para 3. Different situations could determine which one I bring that day. If I could only have one, it would be the 940. But just maybe I can do both. Great point at the end. You don’t know what others are dealing with. Keep an open mind. You would be shocked at what some people can hide or deal with. At the same time you can be shocked with what people do for no reason. I just try to be the best person I can. But I’m not perfect either.
Great profound comparison Rev! Thank you so much for taking the effort and God bless you !
Great video...overall Benchmade stands behind their steel more than Spyderco... Benchmade will list the Rockwell and Spyderco won't... makes me think they are not that good at heat treating...
I have a s30v pm2 that won't hold an edge at all. I've tried everything, and it just won't hold it for long.
They sell devices to test Rockwell hardness. S30v para 2's range from 59-61. They are harder.
Scott Cameron
It's probably not a real one.
@@dcamnc1 what are you cutting? Mine stays sharp for awile. Comparable to my other s30v
Great video
Benchmade 940-2 is it for now. But I am going to ask Santa for the Paramilitary 2
Win - Win
God bless
940 is better, hands down.
Great video! Here's my 2 cents now. There is no perfect edc knife, all of them have their strong points along with their weak points. So get what looks the best to you lol. For me I went with the 940 because of benchmades warranty.
I am from Germany and have bought a benchmade bugout. The Blade is good, but i would never ever buy a benchmade again. Here in Germany you must pay 150€ for it and i am verry dissapointed with the handle. A Lot of flexing and a Kind of Play in the liners, where there are mounten in the handle. I prefer my Cold Steel Hold Out 3 a Lot more and carry IT every day. The bugout stays in the drawer because i dont want to carry a knife that i don't Trust. Really dissapointed with the bugout.
Amen, brother.
Good review and I appreciate your encouragement. God is grace to us. The more we open to God the more we partake of His grace and can extend grace to others.
I own both…I own many Spydercos and Benchmades. Here are the main differences that make an *actual* impact on your experience. First of all, the Spydercos are superior cutting tools, period. Their blade shapes and edge geometries are just better. They also come in much better steels…if you like a model, chances are you can find it in Cruwear, m4 or S110v. Lastly, Spydercos have very “blade focused” ergonomics…the blade itself sort of becomes part of your hand while you use it.
Benchmades feel slightly more luxury. They’re very smooth and satisfying to operate but they still feel sturdy and capable. If you like to choke back, a Benchmade is probably what you’re looking for…their ergonomic is more “I’m holding this knife” than “this knife is an extension of my hand”. Lastly, Benchmade makes the most of its size. The 940, mini grip, etc. are all incredibly efficient. They make the most of their scales by fitting a ton of blade length into a small package.
Totally accurate comment!!
One thing you left out, spyderco has absolutely the superior heat treats as well.
@@EDCandLace
For sure…I feel like benchmade’s s30v is a bit easier to get *ultra* sharp on a bench stone. But other than that, the cruwear and m4 on my shamans, etc. is undoubtedly better than my adamas or 560. I think spyderco just has more experience with tool steels since they use them so much more often. I also like that they don’t automatically coat every tool steel.
Spydyrco has better steel than benchmade,, 😅hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha 😆 😅
Spydyrco are cheap
This was a solid comparison! I am inclined to agree with you on the 940. However I have found that benchmade hardware is less likely to strip as well. I've had PM 2 hardware strip out on me, while the benchmade screws have yet to show any signs of wear or stripping thus far.
I own both. Benchmade 940 all day.
Lasurge1982 also own both to me edc 940. If your in the woods the pm2 or split the difference and get bench made nakamura
Good Video, I lost my 940 recently (I know sucks!) I ended up getting a Spiderco PM2 to replace it. it's a tough call between these 2 they are both great in different ways.
Watched for the knives, stayed for the ending. Thank you for putting that in your video it means alot to me. Its amazing how God can use people in all sorts of ways. Keep the motivation coming.
Amen & God Bless you brother!
I've broke every single spider CO knife I've had 2 of those have been paramilitary 2. I have yet to break a bench made knife I have purchased over 10 and used them well out side of the normal means of what the should of been used for. The 940 will not leave you stranded!!!!!!!!
Nice tests, I have a 940-2 and like it pretty decently. I need to get locktite for it though because my pivot keeps coming loose on it. My 940 also has a bunch of micro chips in the blade from cutting cardboard, which is odd because s30v usually doesnt for me. I also have a LW manix 2 in s110v which I like more, that doesnt microchip as easily which suprised me. S110v is supposed to be chippy, but I only have 1 chip and that was from hitting concrete being stupid lol. The manix has better ergos, is lighter, and cuts better so for me it's my preference.
You need to do a Doug Marcaida test.... "it will kill (or keel)"
Chris Reuther 😂😂 that would be great
Keel haha
You right
Lol nice.
I appreciate the brotherly Christian blessings at the end of your videos. Thanks for that RevHiker. The knives: You mentioned opening paint cans with the tip of you Spyderco. Try using the thumb hole (closed blade) to open paint cans. Been doing it for years and years. The round tomb hole on the blade in closed position will open paints cans fast. Thanks Rev!
I have a few pm2s and a few p3s and I actually prefer them to my 940. I also like that they occasionally come along in different steels. I have a p3 in s35vn, s110v, and maxamet is my newest for example. While I do keep my 940 in my collection, it’s not one that i carry all the time. Also you could go ahead and get a pm2 and a leatherman for your paint can prying needs (which I literally do because you can’t beat a leatherman for really hard stuff) and you’ll still have some money left over. All jokes aside, great video!
You might of liked the pm2 better if it was the left hand version of it. I love my Benchmades but I also love my pm2 LH. Good review thanks 🐱
You're probably right. The right handed version is a pain to close for me. My biggest problem is the thin tip and the tendency to chip and break of a small portion of the tip... but for a lot of people it suits them perfectly. Cant deny it's a winning design and slices like no ones business
My Endura with the VG-10 is outstanding!
Nice review, I would also prefer a 940, more durable knife.
Just finally got my 940. But I will also be getting a Paramilitary 2 or 3 sometime in the future :p :p
I'm guessing you got the tanto?
I ownn both knives. For me the 940, it takes less space in my pocket. In Italy, where I live, it is not allowed to carry any knife so I have to conceal it and I do not use the clip. The 940 it is a lttle bit better in that matter.
Sounds like Italy needs a taste of freedom shot through the veins of government.
@@colonelaengus7005
Until to the '70s, you could carry a knife with a blade up to 4 cm. Then, due to the communist terrorism, all blades lengths are banned.
You are not allowed even a Victorinox classic.
Exceptions are if you can prove a specific need, As trekking, camping, picnicking.
Yet, it did happen that a police officer caught a person, in the wild, with a knife and asked him: what is the knife for? Answer: I made myself a sandwich; show me the sandwich! I cannot it's inside my stomach. So the officer went on saying if you cannot prove you made a sandwich I, must sanction you.
Unbelievable but true.
I have and love both of these knives. I consider the 940 to be a better (and more "elegant") EDC for those of us who work in an office environment or when dressed up a bit for work or evening. That being said, the PM2 is a my choice for my weekend or outside activity carry.
I'm not leaving a comment because you already expressed my thought. Love my 940 ( an old 154CM). For the record I own also a Para 2 S30V.
I always go back to 940.
Best review ever. Have not seen such a good, detailed and honest review that covers everything. Keep going!
The ergonomics on the PM2 are far superior, especially in wet conditions and with gloves on. The tall full flat grind allows the PM2 to be thinner behind the edge, and if used in a self defense role, the wider blade creates a larger wound for the same depth.
True, the pm2 is a much better cutter but for self defense I would use the 940 just because of how robust it is. Also the Benchmade is faster to deploy in a self defense situation
At time of this comment, I have the PM2 burple S110V steel for a little over 8 months and use it daily and the tip broke off. I just bought a 940-1 S90V steel. We’ll see how this performs on daily use.
What were you doing when the tip broke off?
Very cool I video awesome information and now that I've used and carried the 9:40 and I used to have a Spyderco tenacious until it was stolen I love the 9:40 the way it fits in my hand and I've never had the expensive steals like this and the 9:40 that you gave me is still Sharp it's not hair shaving sharp anymore but it's still Sharp eventually I'm going to have to get a sharpening system or something to sharpen the knives with I did really like the Spyderco tenacious as well but it definitely didn't hold and Ed as long as the Benchmade 940 granted there are two totally different steals but I just figured I would add my two cents LOL I love you brother thank you again and God bless you and your family
For a folding knife, i prefer spyderco. I hate how they look. It looks like something an edgelord would have hung on a chain in highschool. However i love the grip, i love how damnably sharp it gets, and i love the flat grind for utility purposes. For more hardcore tasks like wood carving, batoning, and other bushcraft tasks, i prefer a fixed blade with a scandi grind. So i just don't feel the need to buy a benchmade, despite how much better they look.
940 all day long i love the heck out of mine
Travis Meering best knife on the market
Travis Meering I hope you can experience the Anthem. I broke down and bought one. I have a 940-1 and for another $160 I can tell I’m getting my money’s worth. The Benchmade anthem is the Apex of high end production knives. Plus there’s only two screws excluding the pocket clip.
Iam suprised about the wood carving. Nothing bites through wood like my PM2
Hi, what angle did you set your edge at? Mine couldn't bite through wood as good as the mini crooked river
You know i don't think the rope will dull it near as quick as the wooden board.
Пара. 2 по резу продуктов конечно же лучше . В остольном 940 круче , размер , прочность , замок , удобство в руке как в открытом так и сложенном положении .
Я предпочитаю 940 но в России популярнее пара2
Learning to speak Russian might be difficult…but to write in Russian…Lord hep me. Dk how you guys do it!.??!
Both great but you can’t beat benchmades warranty
Luis Najera but u can beat their price
I can't speak for Spyderco but Julie Morris at Benchmade is, to me, the jewel in their 'warranty crown'. My 940 failed twice because of failed omega springs. Julie kept me updated at every stage of the warranty repair via e-mail on both occasions and my 940 now has (what seems to me) stronger, uprated Omega springs and it's been completely reliable ever since. This is all the more valid as I live in the United Kingdom. Well done Benchmade and 'thankyou' Julie Morris.
@@sputumtube Being from the UK and using Benchmades warranty, how does that work exactly ?
do you have to send your knife to the US ? what about the risk of it going missing during postage etc ?
@@keithbeckett1349 Hi Keith - it works the same was as most other warranty repairs. I contacted them first via their website and spoke to a very helpful lady called Julie Morris. I was instructed to send my 940 to them at Benchmade Knife Co., 300 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City. OR 97045. About a week later she sent me an email to let me know she'd received the knife and then updated me (via email) at every stage of the repair. The whole process took about six weeks from posting to receiving. With the exception of my outgoing postage the whole thing didn't cost a penny. If you need any more info, just contact me again here. Good luck.
Just don't send Benchmade your guns, unless you want them destroyed, along with the Constitution. :-0
Having 4 para 2's and 1 940-01 I can say personally without a doubt I'll take the Spyderco everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. I cant think of a single thing Benchmade physically did better than Spyderco. Maybe the warranty is better but that's a good thing since you're way more likely to need it in the first place.
Well said
No axis lock is better and so is the blade
Idk?, i have a para 3, 2pm2’s a total of 4 in total I have owned, & 2 940’s currently both -1 &-2, spyderco’s warranty is worthless & no they do not come perfect from factory it’s a shame their warranty that is currently in place does not honor factory flaws as long as it does not flaw the working design albeit opening/closeing & pivot anything other than that spyderco feels every single 1 of the knives that come from their facility is flawless, that said spydercos flaw is that mindset unfortunetly, I sent a mini grip in pieces to benchmade w/ a quarter of the blade Length broken off, all I paid was something like $30-$40 to replace the knife blade for a completely new 1 & they corrected their wrongs & sent the knife back put together new blade in perfect grind tackt , can spyderco do that ? Go fucc urself is spydercos awnser, ppl don’t realize that ppl themselves is a incorrect use that’s spydercos problem
Even after the para 3 chipped 😅
👍 for the video and 👍👍👍👍👍 for the final words.
God bless you !
Different types of blades preform differently on all types of tasks
Exactly.
Praise God
Benchmade and Spyderco I think are perfection when it comes to pocket knives.
Spyderco yes, benchmade, depends on if CQ had their coffee that morning. Coming from someone who owns all benchmades and only owned one spyderco pm2. Key word "owned". Plan on getting a pm3 though to become a regular edc. Right now my Benchmade 9400 auto lives in my pocket everyday. Amazing knife.
@@whalehands when it comes to edc i think benchmade designs are king, they are alot more streamline, ive had 6 spydercos and now i only have a para 3 lw because of how well it carries
@@wyattbreymeyer4033 I have 3 benchmade 940s, two are serrated black, one is the 9400 auto. Bought to sell one. I bought a Maxamet para 3, then days later i was gifted a s30v Para 3. The second big knife i bought money wise was a Paramilitary 2 brown s35vn sprint run knife. Sold it days later. Ended up trading the Maxamet version to get it back months later. Which was a week ago. Love carrying it now. Only with DP clip though. Felt sentimental towards it. So those two spydercos are all i have. I have a Gerber 06 auto and a Toor Carbon Phoenix. I've had a lot of Benchmades. I would get them and resell them. I had a Super Freek. Wanted to carry it but, just didn't like it for some reason. As i mentioned above, im going to sell a 940 because for a long time, ive wanted a Bailout gry-1 m4 steel. I know i will carry and love that knife.
The 940 im selling, i put custom micarta scales on it. After that, i carried it for a little bit, then really started missing the original aluminum scales. I would see all these other 940s with the beautiful wear on them and just wanted the aluminum scales back. I use my knives, the ones i carry that is. I keep them well maintained but, I'm not afraid to hack wood if i have to with them. I also have various tools from Winkler, Toor Knives, and Gerber.
I love Gerbers american made products. I want to build a fastball on their custom shop. I know Gerber gets a bad wrap but, even though the quality on my 06 auto is shit, I love it for what it is. It just works. I also have the Principle and Strongarm. The Strongarm is a Beast. If they ever come out with a strong steel for it, i will get it. I am currently falling in love with Buck knives too. Looking to purchase a 110 in s35vn. I love Benchmades, and i have had more of them than any other but, i also like other companies as well. I hated Spydercos until i got my Para3. But my next knife will be a Bailout.
I also carry a Leatherman Charge TTi on my hip everyday too.
@@whalehands i got my first 940 two days ago and i can already tell its not leaving my pocket for awhile i liked the buck marksman its a hell of a knife if you can tune it right, and sk knives had special editions usually in s35vn
@@whalehands I carried a para 3 ,pm2 and 940 as an edc. And honestly Spyderco knives perform better for daily cutting tasks like opening packages and whatnot. But Everytime you take them out of your pocket you don't get the same feeling as a 940. They just look ugly af and don't feel premium. Just my opinion tho, Spydercos beat Benchmade when it comes to performance in cutting so ig that's all that matters
life hack if you dont pry with your knives and use a prybar your tips will last forever!!!
I have both. Hands down the 940 is the best for my day to day application. I’m rough on a knife. The 940 takes everything I throw at it
I own both,.... and I would walk confidently into any dark alley with either of them my hand ! Both awesome blades 🥰🤙🏼🇨🇦
As opposed to carrying a pistol? Lol
@@e90_austin we can't carry pistols in Canada. Heh
I think this was a very fair review. Thank-you
Someone stole my griptillian at work :( I’ve never been so depressed about losing a knife lol
abraca dabba my xm-18 got sent to dead mail.
abraca dabba honorless bastards. I feel you man had a knife stolen too, sucks real hard
abraca dabba a frontier airlines employee stole my 940 right out of a checked bag, I feel your pain sir.
Same 😢
I hope they cut themselves significantly.
“Pried off paint can lids” . What? they make 59 cent tools for that. I will definitely look at both. I like the looks of the Spyderco. I like what you said about Benchmade customer service. Kudos to your end of video talk. Great video
For me I really like the axis lock and I really like the para 2, so I've decided to meet in the middle and get the Ganzo G729 since its basically a para 2 with an axis lock. Of course the blade steal is different but the 729 is also about 20 bucks rather than over priced.
Can't beat a Ganzo. Budget gem.
@@Wanucho no offend, GANZO knifes ARE JUNK. I have BM 551 (70$). Also bought Ganzo 727M (15$) and Sanrenmu small Axis (10$) some weeks ago, Ganzo: 1) very thin, fragile tip. 2) came with small rusty spots, 3)small, plastic washers :: horizontal play 4) springs too strained, when I fixed them, they deformed and now mechanism is too mild, 5) small torx-es were so tight, I damaged 2 T6 screwdriver while opening.
small Sanrenmu is way better knife, but much expensive griptilian is perfect, so I don't think that "expensive" knives are OVERPRICED.
PS: personal opinion that piggy capitalists making big money while producing awesome quality, durable products, while comrade china makes money from cheap JUNK , DDDDDD
Best test on UA-cam between the 2 no bias and a actual test
for me it's quite simple. i live in the city and do hair for a living. a knife is about 80% toy for me and 20% tool i actually use. 940 all day.
you cut people's hair with a benchmade 940?
The Marquis holy shit people would pay for that
Love the PM2 because I own one. Honestly I don’t like the looks of either of them! I love both companies, but I’m currently EDCing the Contigo or Cold Steel Code 4. Always looking for something better. Knifeaholic.
I enjoyed the comparison, but really liked how you ended the video. God bless!
This the first time I visit your channel. I skipped straight to the end to see the winner. Your encouraging words are at the end made me a subscriber.
Thank you!
I own both of these knives. I have found the standard spyderco endura in vg 10 outperforms both of these. I know this is gonna butt hurt someone but out of all my knives the only ones I have had problems with are benchmade and kershaw. Pains me to ok say that as I think the 940 is the sexiest looking knife there is but I had to send it to benchmade twice to be fixed. But it is like you said benchmade is on point with warranty work.
@@Liz-em8mw apparently you havnt compaired prices
@@Liz-em8mw yes sir i have i still prefer a spyderco jus my preferce , the wear factor on this 940 is an issue for me as well after a few months & the knife looks 10yrs old .
100% His word is sharp!
I own both. I carry 940 as my daily knife. But PM2 as my work knife. Because I find PM2 handles better with gloves on.
I have finally found another left handed knife addict
Not enough lefty options out there
I have both PM2 and the 940 Osborne. Also have other Spyderco models as well as Benchmades. Own a Chris Reeve 21 Sebenza too. Take this for what it's worth... go ahead and spend your coin on these higher end EDC's with their "super-steel" blade materials that I find myself touching up just as much as a 420c blade that takes an edge and cuts like a scalpel. What my point is...I petty much have carried and owned the whole bunch, and the knife that rides with me just about every day is my little old Kershaw Leek. As long as I'm not planning on getting stranded in the wilderness or using my blade as a friggin' pry-bar, I'll carry my little slicer. If ya don't have one...get one, a fraction of the cost. I think you'll like it too.
I am using the leek every day as well. It’s a weird looking knife but it cuts better than anything I have.
Very comprehensive comparison between two favorite US made knives, Rev. Thank you for an exhausting effort. My brother is a dedicated Benchmade type of guy, the kind of person who only owns one knife, period. . And because he lives abroad and occasionally looses his one knife, I usually replace it with another Benchmade. Me, I like owning a few different folders, mostly budget knives with AUS 8 steel, or its equivalent as I am able to keep my knives razor sharp at all times.
Given a choice, I would prefer the Spyderco because of the full flat grind blade; but then again, I really like the Benchmade Axis lock. Personally, both these knives are out of my price range. My solution? A Ganzo G729. Look like a PM2, but with a nice piston lock. Decent steel for my urban use, solid built, and available for under $20.
I was at the store yesterday and I checked so many 940 variants. They were beautiful. Then I asked for a PM2 and a Para3. The Para3 felt small for me, just like the 940. The store showed me a Griptilian with hole. I like the hole. It became comparable with the PM2. After scrutinizing both, I was torn, but I ended up choosing the PM2. I just like the way it feels. My EDC knife is a Kershaw Funxion EMT, and the blade (saber) is similar to the Griptilian. That’s another reason I chose the PM2 so that I can have a flat blade. Now I carry 2 knives, the PM2 and the Funxion. I might get a very small OTF soon. Thank you for your video. I’m a Marine and a first responder.
The grace message at the end.. I am always thinking about that,& say something similar to my daughter nearly every day. So true.on the other hand,there’s periods of time when I feel like I’m I’m walking through a spiritual desert.?.?Empty feeling. I don’t know why that is. I still try and do the right things,but it doesn’t come near as naturally .When I’m in the lows, I loose my temper quickly and often, and just don’t feel nearly as content..Wonder what that’s about. ??
Knives….like the 940 .same reasons as you. Just recently started considering a bench made. Want 1st axis lock. Looked at & held some bugouts & 940s,945s & others. Think a 940 with a bugout clip would be good.really like bugouts clip. Haven’t carried any of them .On the worst run ever for loosing knives because of the clips. Dam Civivi Paraxis!2 of the old ones with ugly gold liner,1 newer one & the last was a purple and damascus. All 4 bent at such a angle I couldn’t help but notice!Took clips off and bent back into shape with 2 pairs of pliers,reinstalled.2nd bend,never felt it ,just gone.know there is no comparison of quality. $ spent on the 4 budget knives could have been a 940 OR a945 carried all the way inside my pocket. Much prefer a knife clipped on pocket ,BUT ,suffering from a bad case of PBCS!(post bent clip syndrome)….
PS..Anybody have any thoughts on getting the 940 (probably the 940,but if not ,whatever knife I might get,putting a short stout clip like the bugout clip on it.?.? (Probably see if I could order a genuine one from bench made,no aftermarket knock offs.have seen the counterfeit 940s & bugouts.impressive knock offs but no telling what they are made of.Noticed the fake bugout clip wasn’t a good one. ).Thx in advance!
The grace message at the end.. I am always thinking about that,& say something similar to my daughter nearly every day. So true.on the other hand,there’s periods of time when I feel like I’m I’m walking through a spiritual desert.?.?Empty feeling. I don’t know why that is. I still try and do the right things,but it doesn’t come near as naturally .When I’m in the lows, I loose my temper quickly and often, and just don’t feel nearly as content..Wonder what that’s about. ??
Knives….like the 940 .same reasons as you. Just recently started considering a bench made. Want 1st axis lock. Looked at & held some bugouts & 940s,945s & others. Think a 940 with a bugout clip would be good.really like bugouts clip. Haven’t carried any of them .On the worst run ever for loosing knives because of the clips. Dam Civivi Paraxis!2 of the old ones with ugly gold liner,1 newer one & the last was a purple and damascus. All 4 bent at such a angle I couldn’t help but notice!Took clips off and bent back into shape with 2 pairs of pliers,reinstalled.2nd bend,never felt it ,just gone.know there is no comparison of quality. $ spent on the 4 budget knives could have been a 940 OR a945 carried all the way inside my pocket. Much prefer a knife clipped on pocket ,BUT ,suffering from a bad case of PBCS!(post bent clip syndrome)….
PS..Anybody have any thoughts on getting the 940 (probably the 940,but if not ,whatever knife I might get,putting a short stout clip like the bugout clip on it.?.? (Probably see if I could order a genuine one from bench made,no aftermarket knock offs.have seen the counterfeit 940s & bugouts.impressive knock offs but no telling what they are made of.Noticed the fake bugout clip wasn’t a good one. ).Thx in advance!
Odd comparison. They're 2 completely different knives all around. Both among my favorites for 2 very different reasons.
I broke 2 paramilitary twos and I put my bench made 940 through alot more shi#. ended up getting given to a homey cause I upgraded again... start a homie or a family member on there high end carry make another knife fan
I'm just happy to see a review by a fellow-lefty. It's an issue in the knife world.
Most of you benchmade guys with girly hands like them more! Lol I’m joking but both are solid choices for sure! Ty for review
Thank you for pronouncing "comparable" correctly. I'm so sick of hearing "compare able."😉👍
The tip is an apple to oranges comparison. The tips are designed for different uses. The Benchmade is thicker and reinforced so would be stronger. The Spyderco will penetrate so much easier, it's almost like a needle so of course will be more fragile. That said I agree with @James-ke5sx.... neither of these tools are pry bars or drills. My edc MUST be useable for self defense, and stabbing is way more effective than cutting in that application. Thanks for the comparison: for a self defense application I believe the Spyderco will win out as the bigger handle with contour and g-10 will stay in hand much better than the straight aluminum handle on the Benchmade!
The 940 blade reminds me of a old school Case knife. It is a rancher knife. The PM2 has a military background. Two very different use knives
Just got a 940BK. It's a great knife, but I still carry my Manix 2s more. They may be big and ugly, but the Manix 2 fits my hand so well that I can't help but take one with me every day. Manix 2 for life!
Yep
I prefer the PM2, the 940 is too forward/blade heavy for me. Not as well balanced as the Spyderco.
Your conclusion is nonsense. Nobody old enough to handle a knife SHOULD know you don't use a knife like a prybar. As far as Benchmade CS....you paid for it up front. If you buy the spyderco AND a prybar.
EDC 👑 is the 940. Spyderco makes good knives though not great but good
Best wishes to you man! Thanks for the informative video and the solid message at the end! Good luck in all your endeavors!
For me EDC 940 and if you know you are going to work with a knife for an extended period of time go Spyderco.
I own both, I love both… but the Spyderco PM2 is what I carry.
Can’t go wrong with either, but the spider cow is a better cutter in my opinion. I’m not a bush crafter. I’m an average Joe using the knife for average daily tasks.
I kinda 3xpected the 940 to best the PM2 on the tip boring. The blade geo is specifically designed by Osborne, a rancher, to be able to dig out a stone from a horse hoof whereas the Spydie is way finer.
Catching your video a little late, but I did notice that that after all the testing and you cut more rope, the spyderco was cutting the rope way more effortlessly and cleaner. Looked like the 940, was fraying the strands of the rope and you almost cut yourself. I was always under the impression that a sharp well built knife would lower your chances of cutting yourself with ease of use....