Product Description

The Benchmade 940-1 Osborne is the flagship of one of the most beloved EDC designs ever made — Warren Osborne's iconic reverse tanto folder elevated with a premium CPM-S90V blade, a refined carbon fiber handle, and a rugged stonewash finish, delivering the best the 940 platform has to offer.

The 3.40-inch blade is crafted from CPM-S90V, one of the highest edge-retention production steels Benchmade offers. Developed through Crucible's particle metallurgy process, CPM-S90V's high vanadium content delivers exceptional wear resistance — holding a working edge dramatically longer than the standard CPM-S30V on base-model Osbornes, which means far longer intervals between sharpenings even under heavy daily use. S90V rewards good sharpening technique, but for the buyer who prioritizes edge longevity, it's among the best steels available in this class. Here it wears a stonewash finish that scatters light to hide scratches and wear, keeping the blade looking clean through years of carry while adding a measure of corrosion resistance. The reverse tanto profile is the signature of the Osborne design, placing a strong, acute point exactly where you need it while keeping a long, useful straight edge.

The carbon fiber handle is the premium other half of this build. Lighter and stiffer than both aluminum and G-10, carbon fiber brings a distinctive woven texture and a high-end tactile feel while keeping the 940-1 exceptionally light in the pocket. Paired with Benchmade's ambidextrous AXIS Lock, it's the most refined expression of the Osborne design.

• Blade: CPM-S90V, reverse tanto profile, stonewash finish, plain edge — 3.40 inches of premium high-vanadium steel with class-leading edge retention and a scratch-hiding finish
• Handle: Carbon fiber — lighter and stiffer than aluminum or G-10, with a distinctive woven texture and premium feel; the lightest 940 configuration
• Deployment / Lock: Ambidextrous thumb studs with Benchmade's AXIS Lock — fully ambidextrous, smooth one-handed opening and closing, locks solid with no blade play
• Carry: Reversible deep-carry clip for tip-up left or right-side carry; built for true everyday pocket carry

EDC buyers who want the best 940 configuration available — CPM-S90V and carbon fiber represent the top of the platform. Buyers tired of frequent sharpening who want premium edge retention in a refined, lightweight package. Collectors and enthusiasts drawn to the elevated look and feel of a carbon fiber handle and stonewash blade over the standard aluminum build.

Premium S90V edge retention, a refined carbon fiber handle, a rugged stonewash blade, and the iconic Osborne ergonomics — the flagship of the line. Add the Benchmade 940-1 Osborne to your cart today — made in the USA, backed by Benchmade's LifeSharp service and lifetime warranty, and shipping same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.