The timeless design of the 940 takes a radical leap into the push-button automatic world. Intended to maintain the stylings and dimensions that made the original 940 an iconic EDC design, the new 9400 is as true to form as it gets, with the addition of an auto mechanism. It doesn’t have to be tactical to be practical and this knife screams practicality.
Blade Style
- Reverse Tanto: Defined by the bevel creating an upside-down tanto profile, adding weight forward on the blade
Blade Steel
- CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC): First-of-it’s-kind steel designed specifically for use in knife blades. An excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance and durability for a variety of applications
Handle
- 6061-T6 Aluminum: Exceptionally tough, yet lightweight. Aluminum can be anodized in many colors and milled with fine detail. It also naturally resists corrosion
Opening Action
- Automatic: “Autos” have a button or other actuation switch that mechanically fires the blade open without the user directly manipulating the blade
Meet The Auto Osborne
Designed with purpose and built to last, the Auto Osborne sets a high bar for durability and performance matched only by the promise that it will be yours, for life.
How It’s made
Every Benchmade knife begins with high-grade steel, laser-cut for precision and strength. Each blade is meticulously ground, beveled and finished to exacting standards, ensuring exceptional performance and durability. The handles are milled and machined in-house to the tightest tolerances, then hand-assembled and sharpened by expert technicians. With over thirty years of manufacturing excellence behind every edge the knife are proudly crafted in the state-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon.
Use
Proper care and regular maintenance help make your Benchmade knife yours, for life. Here are some tips for keeping your Benchmade in peak condition.
- Prevent Rust: All steels, regardless of grade or price, can eventually rust. To avoid corrosion, always keep your knife clean, dry and lightly lubricated. If rust or spotting appears, a quality semi-chrome metal polish can usually restore the finish
- Hand-Wash Only: Always hand-wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap, then dry thoroughly
- Use as Intended: Benchmade knife are precision cutting tools. Do not use your knife as a pry-bar, screwdriver, chisel or punch-unless specifically designed for those functions
- Sharpen with Care: If sharpening at home, avoid grinding wheels and high-speed machinery, as they can damage the blade. Use appropriate hand-sharpening methods for best results
- Tighten Hardware: Over time, handle, pivot and pocket clip screws may loosen. Use T6 and T10 Torx drivers for adjustments and apply a small amount of releasable thread-locker to maintain secure fittings
Specifications
- Open Length: 7.87″
- Blade Length: 3.4″
- Blade Thickness: 0.115″
- Closed Length: 4.47″
- Handle Thickness: 0.43″
- Product Box: Black
- Mechanism: Push Button Auto With Integrated Safety
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
- Handle: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum
- Pocket Clip: Split Arrow
- Blade Finish: Cerakote
- Blade Color: Black
- Clip Color: Black
- Clip Finish: Black Oxide
- Clip Position: Tip-Up
- Clip Type: Split-Arrow
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Handle Color: Green
- Blade Steel: S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC)
- Weight: 2.65 oz
