Benchmade 960 Osborne knife: Telepathic EDC

[Rougewolf]

I would take a Bradley over a Benchmade Osborne any day.

[ToodyMuldoon]

Having seen your newer vids, I just ran across this. Interesting to see the progress and change in your delivery, Mr Nutn! The old way is as good as new - just different. Heckuva beautiful blade, esp at its 2.2 weight.

[mysss29]

"I'm gonna use a...Benchmade Infidel as a pointer." hahahahahaha you need more ridiculous pointers, nutn'. XD

[NatBornKillr]

i found the harley davidson version of this knife for around $89 at knife works website

[codemancjackson]

its cool that store let you do that great customer service

[f0rumrr]

It might just be me, but I think that knife looks really ugly. You should review the sexy 440 osborne

[srmd22]

Love your reviews nutnfance, and have made a few purchases based on them. Usually satisfied, and have a couple of great benchmades also. However, I must say this one-- the 960 osborne---- SUX!! The grip is super slipery, has sharp corners and is very uncomfortable to wield, even for a short time. I cut up a bunch of boxes with it, and it was painful. Still love ya nut, but this one is a stinker! Of course, as you say, YMMV.

[EricWaterTruck]

this should be a $50 knife. Get a striker!

[RichL123]

@EricWaterTruck It should not be $50. If you had one you'd understand. It's very, very well made. Lock up is tight, blade aligned, steel gets very sharp, and it's all around undoubtedly beautiful.

When I bought mine I couldn't believe how well it is constructed.

[fredde90210]

I got one from ebay (seller said it was new, but it was not...surprise) This is not a homerun for me, the 940, 943 is lightyears better then the 960...in my view.

Be safe.

[Raccoonraper]

Hmmm.... if they send hin one today?

[MarcosRonald1]

Very good.

[robietrav]

God i love Benchmade

[TrevorMFTW]

I got the silver version of this knife for $115 haha, good luck gettin that price:D.

[Tech467]

is this better than the 940?

[colbyk13]

i want to either get this knife or the benchmade 940. which one in your opinion would you recomened for me

[TheArmouredSoldier]

@colbyk13 I would also like to know

[Goatoftheforest]

That is a beautiful knife. wow

[jedimasterruss]

These knives are getting really scarce! I'm just now tuning in to NUTNFANCY, & I credit this vid with the latest sale of their 960-RED--mine! Awesome knife, BUT, my D2 blade came with a very steep grind, not sharp at all. So I will be looking for a professional sharpener (human variety).

[WeaponsEnthusiast]

lol, "I'm kind of a tard.." Nice video, man. $200 for that here :(

[urkingod]

I found Benchmade 960 for $190, and Benchmade 940 for $170 on Amazon. $150 on eBay.

[boojum402]

I have one of those :) I love it.

[t3hDRIFT]

lol "imma kind of a tard when it comes to sharpening" SAME HERE.

[RedViking321]

I have a Benchmade and have used there life sharp warranty.  I work construction and that knife had been put though its paces in terms of abuse and exposure to dust and dirt. Sharpening was so-so but there complimentary rebuild and cleaning was awesome. They repacked the bearings and cleaned all the stains out of the handle and adjusted the assisted opening and locking mechanisms to like new!

[RedViking321]

I just wanted to ad that almost all Benchamde knives are made in Oregon City, Oregon, not over seas, and for some that may increase the value.

[RoyalAlba1]

can you buy this kind of knife in a other country that isnt in amerika

[jstrjstr]

Hahaha, seen this review a few times now and that "Peekaboo" line always cracks me up.

[blur2319]

well... the 940 was $150 knife..

[4Ugrunt]

Saw this review last year. Had to have it. Got it!

[nephildevil]

i like the handle, but not the grind

[ColdSteelcollecter]

3.12 inch blade according to BM. D2 isnt that brittle what about ka bar d2 extreme destruction test?

[TheHellBound666]

i could get a custom made for that price, jeez. Still a nice knife though, just too expensive for anything I'd want to use.

[ShadowsRage]

Wow is it me or did he forget to mention the jimping? (something he always mentions and is very strict about)

[juicr500]

Ahahaha, no need for it on this knife!

He got his thumb and fingers done by local jimpers.

:D

[cliffrex]

you wear a fanny pack?

[taemkim]

DROPPPP...haha...great review as usual!

[PRSpl4yer]

Bought mine for 120 at a gun show, brand new in box. Greatest find EVER. It's my favorite carry knife that I own.

[neurad1]

I had a look at this knife. It's very "flat" (side to side) and does not feel at all comfortable in my hand at least. I prefer the more rounded cross-section of the 940 series or the Kulgera (love that one, just bought one two days ago).

[cuti34me]

lol its not a $50 knife ... its freagen expensive

[TwiceVicodin]

haha "Goldilocks" standard... for your lock

good one

[joshbunny663]

omg im related 2 a knife!?!/1?!/1?!

[harley2k02]

yo dude ty for the reveiw coz ive just got one part serated edge

[kbilyak04]

Oh and thanks for the review(s) btw. Great job.

[kbilyak04]

Pretty damn sweet. I'm trying to find a silver one online right now. Looks like right in the neighborhood of 125-135 bucks.

Of course my all time favs as far as BM goes would be the 440 Opportunist and the 480 Shoki (beauty), but to me those are more novelty knives and the 960 is more of a EDC/self defense knife. What I'm trying to say is that I think I am going to get all three.

[gibsonsrock369]

This 960 of the smaller 940

[Outdoorsmen44]

I would say the 950-1.

[dsmegst]

Well, after seeing the review many times, I went and placed an order for one. This is the most I've spent on a knife and it will be one heck of a father's day gift for myself.

[akaTheDevil]

Good things in life are FREE... always!

[TwiceVicodin]

except a benchmade 960

[InWaine]

I cant help myself, Benchmade knives are simply overpriced. I know its a lot for the price, but pay so much for a folder... thats just a no go for me.

[gamegame45]

cameronmeikle---just becuz he says he can use it for thrust cuts in a defensive situation doesn't mean he has, he saying if u NEED it in a life threatening situation, it can be used to do a thrust attack...

[Dosbomber]

I just received mine from BladeHQ today. Great price and great service from that place. I'm not really a blade guy but this thing feels like solid quality. I'd prefer the G10 to have a little more traction, but it still deploys quickly either by flicking the thumb stud or with a firm snap of the wrist. Arrives very sharp out of the box, too.

[RichL123]

Dosbomber, I just spent the week in Kentucky and I have to say that it's a wonderful knife for EDC and basic utility. I did everything from sharpen a long stick for campfire smores/hot dogs to have my friend cut my 6-7 inch long hair to about 1 inch in length. I couldn't believe how sharp it was and how easily it cut my hair. My only gripe is that it isn't as razor sharp anymore. Some parts can cut paper and some can't. Maybe the D2 steel just doesn't hold an edge as well as other steel?

[RichL123]

I'm new to knives so my claims are very ignorant. Should I expect this knife to still be as sharp as the day I got it? I didn't really use it as much as you'd think. Maybe cutting my think hair did it in :p

I do have to say that it is still really sharp and very, very usable but just not as sharp as out of the box.

[Dosbomber]

@Dosbomber

I can't believe mine is 2 years old already. Still solid, still without any problems, although the D2 steel needs resharpening fairly regularly. I love the axis lock, and probably will never buy another blade that doesn't have it.

[Maxfull49]

wtf...calm down kid....

[RichL123]

After watching your review I literally searched google for a good deal on one and closed my eyes as I pressed "submit order" on the Blade HQ website. $130 seems like a good deal and I couldnt pass it up.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST SPENT $130 ON A KNIFE!!!

[OneLessReasonToSmile]

ahah =D

[sohanlon10]

hey, it happens... lol

[machinationation]

It gets easier with time.

[ross2782]

You got ROBBED.. its 125 at kifeworks ; )

[camman9824]

Im trying to get one but its 40 dollars where i am

[dany1441]

Beautiful knife, high quality too. Would I buy it? No. In his own jargon, it's not a high-value knife. It's way too expensive. And it's too small, I like at least a BIT of defensive capability on a folder.

[tabler1010]

I want one.

[therock980]

i nutnfancy i am a massive fan of all your videos especially benchmade ones (very informative) would it be possible if you could do a reveiew on the benchmade 770 Osborn would be much appreciated.... thx

[oobligah]

lol

"im kinda a tard when it comes to sharpening"

keep up the great reviews!

[bluetoad2001]

this knife is a POS. i Had the knife. it is pretty but not as substantial as the 960. a Gents Knife wannabe. bullshit. gab gab gab. buzz

no offense meant,honest crit

[oobligah]

and where's your information?

don't just be a dick

[ross2782]

It is the 960... wtf are you talking about?

[therealnicoo]

nutnfancy, i love your vids, hehe, i live in the uk so i just watch them for entertainment =) dude keep up the awsome work bro lol, you should have a job doing this, hope you read this byee

[thezeroboy23]

it´s only a knife....

[flamestreaker]

Can you do one on the sog fatcat?

[HughJorgan24]

peek a booooo hahaha

[kr3w345]

This is a great knife, i got it for my dad for christmas last year at bass pro shop for $230 i personly think it worth the money.

[crclark90]

i just got my 960 in silver and I love it. I did have to put some loctite in the pivot because the screw kept backing out and giving bad blade play, but once it fixed it its perfect, Thanks for the great review!

[psychojackrabbit]

my bm didn't come sharp

[victory01]

DUDE! You need a TV show! Awesome stuff man! Keep up the entertaining videos.

[bridgeskool]

love vids

[SUFFOCATIONFAN]

"this is not a $50 knife...it's freakin expensive"

love your videos

[robietrav]

@SUFFOCATIONFAN haha most of the knifes he reviews are a bit pricy but you get what you pay for... spiderco knifes are outragous... i fell in love with that spiderco civilian and when i went to the spiderco sight to order one it was around 500 bucks...

[75SilentWarrior]

@robietrav Spyderco, knives.  Not spiderco or knifes.

[JimTheMingebag]

@SUFFOCATIONFAN I have a Harley Davidson version of this knife and I think we payed about $220 for it.

[Mrb00st]

I was so excited about this knife till I held one - I agree, it's superlight, great ergos, and quite solid.  But it's just WAY too small for my hands! I was bummed!

Do you have a review of the 930 Kulgera? That's what i've decided I really want out of the BM line, but haven't been able to hold one in the hand because my local shop doesn't have any!

-James

[tedbratton]

ive got a kulgera and i abosolutely love it. it really blurs the line between edc and tactical. heres some observations

weight: 3.2 for mine bm site says 3 but its a pretty big knife so it feels incredibly light especially when open

blade: identical to the 960 except larger, plenty of belly. it says 3.6 in on bm website but it looks/feels more like 3 3/4, and its slightly thicker than the 940

handle: the g10 is so sweet but very smooth and not any more grippy than an aluminum handle.

[tedbratton]

the pins are all mosaic like the 960s pivot which looks sweet and thumstud matches as well. the stud, axis, pivot, pins, liners, spacers, and clip are all a classy shiny dark gray that doesnt scratch easily but the clip will after time. in places the liners protrude from the g10 which looks cool. the handle is a thicker and less compact than the 940 but feels better in hand. flow thu design with 2 pins and no spacer. no gimping. opens a bit faster than the 940 and has a nicer clack sound

9/10

[NeoQuello]

i personally think benchmades are just bloody overpriced..

[dirtbiker460]

thanks, your reviews are very helpful

im looking to buy a benchmade EDC and no-bullshit reviews make it much easier!

[sammysark]

oneof your best videos and funny.5 out of 5.

[Kershawknifelover]

I gotta get this knife, no matter the cost I love it. Great review

[goblinhx]

i will buy this

[CHRISCOOBS]

You said here the D2 is a somewhat brittle steel compared to 154CM, what do you think of 154 compared to steels like vg-10 and s30v. I see some people say 154cm is brittle compared to the above mentioned steels, just wondering your opinions on VG-10 and s30v. Thanks for all the great reviews too.

CHRIS.

[flabazoid]

i have a d2 672 benchmade and i dropped it on the tip and it broke off. i also have a 3550 benchmade and it is made of 154cm and ive dropped it a thousand times on the tip and side and all that happend was it got a little scratced

[ovDarkness]

Premium steels brake easily. I'e had s30v, d2, ATS-34 and n690 knives. They all were brittle compared to cheap steel blades.

If you have high RC, you get brittle blade.

[sc00ny]

To a certain extent what you've said is true. Some carbon steels can work at 60ish RC with a softer quenched spine/ laminated, ie Ao Gami/ O1.

Chipping might still occur on cpm steels, but you might look at Kershaw's 'Supersteel Leek'in laminated cpm D-2.

[holdenccc]

i had s30v blades chiped a few times, never 154cm.

[ILLEGALLYAZN]

ATS-34 is just like 154cm n690co is just 440c with cobalt, those (i think) are not premium steels.

[holdenccc]

if Emerson uses 154cm it must be good; i like it, it sharpens easily and it's pretty tough.

[minibus1351]

I want this so bad. It would be a great EDC for me

[gleen76]

Hey nutin, I'm one of your subscribers... I got a question for you. I found a place that'll sell me this knife, the BM960 Red or Silver for $135, that sounds like a good price... What is your thought on that?

[seven47katana]

if this knife was 154 steel i will buy it

[wil12345678910liam]

when you look in between the scales, where the blade goes, does it look like the screw closest to the pocket clip has sort of cut or torn through the aluminum, because thats what mine looks like. and it stands out too because all the rest of the knife is so perfecly made. nice review

[Vypr]

Thanks nutnfancy for the review, after watching your video, I went to impact gun's site and saw they had it on sale and picked one up. Keep up the awesome reviews.

[nate3993]

Dam you, now i need a new knife

[zeetim]

Good reviews as always, I got my hands on one of those beautiful little Benchmade 480's, and the lock sucked. It downright fails under very little pressure. But Benchmade is such a good company that they are letting me exchange for a different model, and I'm getting this 960 because of this review. Thanks!

[kinarte]

im sure you know but the axis lock knives dont use detents. it is just the spring tension from that lock. love your vids and glad you chose this knive to review

[kinarte]

yo man i luv your vids and all of your spydercos but i dint know you spoke inglish man it would be so cool if you could do a full collection vid. and to the vid the carbonfiber ones are limited edition

[cutlerylover]

very nice review as usual, I just did a review (not up yet) on a BM923 swithcback in all black, but it made me think of you and I had to mention you in the video, lol because your getting a 3.4" blade as well as a a small maybe 1.5" backup blade all in a 2.9 ounce package! Unfortunatly discontinued though...

[demissie101]

YOU THE MAN..

[ross2782]

Excellent knife, and review as well... I came oh so close to getting this one myself but I opted for the 930 Kulgera instead, same level of quality and the knife is a tad larger and a bit less expensive.. I'm happy with it, but may add this one to my collection as well.

Thanks.

[jetfuel545]

Wonderful review. Thanks nutnfancy and impact. Pretty cool working together like that. Can you believe I have yet to own a benchmade. I know, I know. May be soon. Like you mention, price is not too cheap. Love the high value knives. The 940 in green handle reverse tanto is calling to me. May be in the next couple months. A2 wilderness knife is on the short list. Lookin for one in Kydex. Though to find. Thanks again for your review. Jet over and out

[SirJabsAlot]

Nice $400.00 pointer you used. Fanny pack carry is most dangerous hehe :D 5 stars, nice knife.

[the9thpillar]

handle shape is kinda funky...

[logicsurvivalist]

ah another addition to your supurb videos. great job.

[animeisawesome1]

hey do u kno a place to fined buttur fly knives? (sorry 4 the lazy spelling)

[DeliriumSC]

lol, you would've been better off typing it out and not apologizing ^_^

[Lamepro1]

thank you so much! i have been hoping some one would put up a review of a benchmade 960 for some time now. great review and i heard D2 is a good edc steel because it can get very very sharp and holds an edge for a long time.

[PMCMANIS]

Oh and I should add my ugly comment refers to the blade, the handle is amazing, one of the best benchmade makes. and I agree, benchmade should go back to 154cm.

[PMCMANIS]

the news from benchmade is disapointing, but Im sure they will come around to you once they figure out how much you help them move units.

btw, nice knife, but it is really overpriced, and its ugly as sin.