Thoughts: Benchmade Osbornes

Thoughts: Benchmade Osbornes

Hello everyone. Just sharing some thoughts on three Osborne Design Benchmades.

BM: 960
Blade Length: 3.12"
Blade Thickness: 0.100"
Blade Material: D2
Blade Style: Modified Drop-Point
Handle: Silver Anodized Aluminum Handle Scales with G10 Inlay
Weight: 2.26oz.
Lock Mechanism: AXIS

BM: 943
Blade Length: 3.54"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Blade Material: S30V
Blade Style: Clip-Point
Handle: Bead Blasted, Blackened Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 2.9oz.
Lock Mechanism: AXIS

BM: Gaucho
Blade Length: 3.54"
Blade Thickness: 0.114"
Blade Material: CPM-M4
Blade Style: Modified Tanto, Partially Serated, Recurve
Handle: Anodized Aluminum Handle
Weight: 3.4oz.
Lock Mechanism: AXIS

One quick correction, in the video, I referred to the backspacers on the 943&960 as Anodized Aluminum, however they Titanium. Apologies for any confusion.

Questions, comments always appreciated.

Thanks for your time, -Dave

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Benchmade
• BM960
• BM943
• BMGaucho

[bigbubba5037]

I cant speak for the Gaucho, but the 960 and 943(along with 940) are not hollow ground. They are flat ground from the upper portion down. Test it on a flat table if you want. Just thought I would share.

[nycdave212]

@bigbubba5037

You are correct, I did say "hollow grind" in the vid. They are all flat ground. Thank you for the correction.

[MrMAX4400]

Excellent initial review. What do you think of the Kulgera? Is it on a par with the Endura line? Thank you.

[nycdave212]

Much thanks! I really like the Kulgera...

The Endura's are really classic work horses... solid knives... That being said, I would say the Kulgera is easily on par. Comes down to preference... I think the Kulgera has bit more uniqueness... can't go wrong with one.

[TacticalJunkie]

@nycdave212 the Benchmade Barrage is part of the osbourne family as well i believe.

[nycdave212]

@TacticalJunkie

Yes, Sir.. It surely is... However, I didn't own one when I made this vid. I've since picked up a Mini Barrage. Great little knife. Thanks!

[jgbelmont]

Adonized! hehe

[dbpro12]

Nice video Dave, You did a really good job, but I am concerned about a couple of things. One...are those knives sharp? Number two...you should think about using one of those knives to trim your finger nails. Reminds me of a drag queen or a vampire....scary stuff.

[oromoto]

The 960 is so light!

[TacticalJunkie]

@nycdave212 i have the full size barrage, amazing knife.

[MrMAX4400]

Thank you for the feedback. I enjoy these comparisons.