That said the Benchmade 940 Osborne is a beautiful and 100% capable EDC blade.
Looks- The 940 is a classic looking blade. It is slim and it is beautifully proportioned. The green scales and purple titanium back spacer looks great. If you buy this knife I think the satin finished blade is the way to go. In my opinion it looks the best with the green and purple. The green aluminum handles will wear, get chips in them and look AWESOME! I like character in a knife and as you use this knife over time it will only look more cool.
Ergonomics- The handle is thin and fits very well in hand. There is almost no traction from jimping or the scales but I consider this to be more of a gentlemen EDC blade and that is fine, in this intended purpose. The pocket clip is the same great Benchmade design that is on so many of their knives. When you put this knife in your pocket it stays there. The reverse tanto blade is incredibly functional especially for EDC tasks.
While the blade is functional I do prefer a little more belly in my knives. One reason why I like the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 so much is the almost constant belly. But the tip is far stronger than many other blades this size. I prefer the Spydie Hole opening method, but the Benchmade thumb studs are some of the best I have seen.
Durability-S30V steel is a great knife steel, it retains a good edge, has good rust resistance. At least I have never had a problem with rust on any of my S30V blades. It is a bit harder to sharpen and get it back to where it was before you used it.
Value- This knife is a little more expensive. That is the name of the game. It is a US produced knife made out of quality materials. Aluminum, titanium, and S30V. None of these are super cheap. Well the aluminum might be but the S30V is an expensive, premium steel. You are getting a quality blade for what I think is a fair price although it is higher than other knives in this size.
Rating-For daily and Gentleman's EDC I give this knife a 9/10
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