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Long time subscriber and watch most of your videos. I also share a big passion for knives. Recently I’ve been really into protech. Have you ever owned a brend 2? I picked one up not that long ago and have been curious about your opinions on it. I think it’s super under rated and I think depending on your philosophy of use, you would really dig it. In my opinion it’s at the very top of my list for the perfect gentlemen’s carry for people in office settings.
I have the 9400, I am color blind so when I bought it I thought it was black and it’s still black to me. I bought it at the factory in Oregon City and it was an awesome experience! I give them a 100 out of 100 for customer service.
After the bill was signed to allow conceal and open carry in Ohio, I am proud to have this baby as 1 of my 3 edc babies. Razor sharp. Cuts like a champ. For not being a fan of out the side autos and actually disliking the recent released Claymore, the auto osborne is my favorite knife I have ever owned. It's beautiful. It fires like a champ. Minimal if not 0 blade play. Solid, and I mean absolutely solid. Razor sharp. I mean it. Definitely worth mentioning it is lighter and i mean lighter than it seems it would be for the weight shown here in the video. The auto osborne is actually from my experience the sharpest knife I've ever had just after it was taken out of the box. 5 star rating. Best out the side auto on the market.
I've had mine for a week and love it. The only gripe I had is I had to add locktite because it kept developing lots of blade play. It doesn't come with locktite from the factory which I find dumb.
Hey Metal, I think the gentleman's name is Troy from Beanchmade he said because it the 20th anniversary of the 940 they kept the 9400 in its original colors, if i herd the interview right. So maybe that's the reason. Hope that helps :))
There’s something oddly elegant about green/purple color scheme with the satin finish blade. Very reminiscent of William Dafoe’s green goblin, I like it, very nostalgic in that sense. I just ordered this from blade hq so I’m excited to add it to my collection. I will not be using this knife as my work and field folder, because I generally prefer assisted opening knives for field work over automatic knives. That being said I do plan on carrying it regularly as a cleaner, nicer looking knife to carry when I go out.
Just ordered one of these with overnight shipping and I'm pretty excited. I just got into knife collecting and this is my third nice knife, definitely most expensive too. I just found out that 2 years ago, the Michigan governor at the time made autos legal. I'm going to carry one of these now. Been carrying a pm2 and the only downside to switching to this is I'll lose the fidget factor with the compression lock on the pm2.
You can loosen the pivot and the screws that hold the sides together and push the scales opposite directions (one toward the blade and one away) and then tighten. My 940 wasn't perfect from factory but a little nudge fixed it.
Just ordered that same exact Torx Kit Box Set…so many knife enthusiasts told me to pick one up…I like the driver you have as well but am told using a small stubby driver is a bad idea for over tightening but I’m ordering that driver anyway. :) I am on the fence with the Benchmade 9400Bk Automatic. I own the 551BK Griptilian as well as the mini version and love the full size 511BK the best for my longer piano fingers. I really want to add another EDC to my collection and am looking at this one in the video…however after I saw your video where you discussed the 560BK-1 FREEK I may be going with that one. I just LOVE the fact that this one is auto…that would be so satisfying to open.😎 Decisions…I have time to think it over. 🤔
Knowing that they are going to sell out of the first run, I don't think they care what color people want. Better color combinations will probably come out at a higher price.
There are so many black knives out there. I love the 940 because it’s stayed this color. Reminds me of a Coleman lantern or a Stanley thermos. I bought a 940-1 a few days ago and I just ordered the 9400 tonight. I want the working man’s green aluminum. The carbon fiber feels too pretty to be an edc.
I've been really excited about this one. Checked one out in store at my local shop and it felt solid as a rock. Still don't know if I would take this one or the Mediator though!
Cool knife. Good review. I got a fake one for $15 on one of those offshore sites. We'll see how the quality holds up. Not expecting much. Go ahead and scold me if you must. I don't care. Its my money, haha.
Some knife laws are so goofy. Ban knives all you want, and features or colors or whatever, it wont do anything to really make you safer. The guy who's going to stab you can just use a 12 inch Phillip's screwdriver anyway. Or a kitchen knife. Too many politicians got knife education from 80s crime movies.
@@mikecurry6847 That's the worst. A fixed blade is so useful for real work. I literally dig with a gerber strongarm sometimes, if you're going to have a beater knife, a fixed blade it obviously safest.
My coworker bought one and I’m pretty sure it’s a fake. I noticed it rebounds when you open it. It came in a black box with a plastic wrapper kinda like a cellophane that makes the crinkling sound and I don’t recall that on my 940. The big thing is the I’m assuming Chinese type text on one part of the box which it shouldn’t have. I have 4 Benchmade knives and I don’t think any had any type of Asian style text anywhere that I recall.
I just grabbed my 9400 and I noticed mine is darker in fact the color matched up exactly with my 940. My guess is that 9400 is a first production they charged the ano to make it stand out. But BM does so weird stuff sometimes. The 940-2 dosen't have the typical V shape behind the pivot it's more of a lazy U. It's probably something nobody ever noticed but once you see it, it will bug the hell out of you.
You are not right the knife was designed green and purple that should be the standard model. The knife was designed by an Australian which is linked to England the national color of England is dark green
I knew they were going to do something different with this model this year.. what a great choice.. I agree with MC bit pricey but then it is Benchmade. They seem to push the price envelope. I like this. Green and purple not my usual knife choice. I would get this if I had the money. Thanks Triple E for loaning this.
I have a few of those plus the 9400. They're both sooo satisfying to fidget with. But a broken-in Ultratech wins. You can get close to the fast and smooth action of a 9400 with a Protech Malibu.
Yes it does. The safety only prevents you from accidently pushing the button and disengaging the lockup. Though it is not likely to happen, because the button has to be pressed with some force and for some way before it disengages. But a cool feature if you want to be 100% sure during a heavier task. And it is really well hidden on the 9400!
I use this as my edc every day for the last year. Its an amazing knife. Only problem is if you use it like its meant to be used, be ready for the green to get all scratched up within a month. Like it easily scratches up. Whatever finish they used is odd. I disagree with guy, I like the green and purple.
I just ordered one last night! Yay I'm happy with the color scheme because it's a lot less tactical, I already have enough of those & I'm not a fan of carrying "tactical" knives IMO $260 after taxes!!
Wow four months already with mine, it's ok, the aluminum scales aren't holding up, I just received a 575 & the scales are way better. I'd love to find some custom scales for this 9400 one day. Maybe some FRN scales
I own one of these and have to wholeheartedly agree the color scheme is rather gross. Purple with this green makes no sense. I know like you said it is suppose to be a throwback from a bygone era. But if that knife was this ugly it is no wonder why it has been discontinued. I changed some things on mine like the backspacer and a few other minor details. At least I do not see the disturbing green and purple ( wtf were they thinking?) . What would be super cool is if they made this with a midnight metallic blue or a carbon fiber version or fat carbon fiber with black and red , two tone blue, black and blue or two different carbon fiber schemes and a damascus blade of some sort. I am seriously considering stripping this down and shooting a new paint scheme onto the outside of scales and change my backspacer again Candy apple red with a pearlescent black backspacer ( which I would have to paint) or a Halloween scheme of some sort as I am a huge fan of the Halloween holiday. Hand paint the headless horseman or Crypt Keeper. Anyway once again I am rambling on. I do like this knife I will also admit I hate the as I said but also was beyond shocked when I felt its weight for the first time.very light which also makes the recoil truly feel so much more powerful. Yet I also own a Ckaymore which is lighter and doesn't kick this hard at all.
I would have got the manual if I could have found one I liked. I got an auto instead. No regret. I will get the manual when a new batch comes out. I need to get a stitch too.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that color and the Backspacer looks awesome,, what’s the problem… I don’t understand why you have to go through everything it’s the same exact knife as the first one only gets an auto end of story.. and this has been a first choice for thousands and thousands of people…!!!
Way too expensive as usual for a bench made they think their knives are made of gold I have one and they certainly are not any better than buck to me in my humble opinion.
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Long time subscriber and watch most of your videos. I also share a big passion for knives. Recently I’ve been really into protech. Have you ever owned a brend 2? I picked one up not that long ago and have been curious about your opinions on it. I think it’s super under rated and I think depending on your philosophy of use, you would really dig it. In my opinion it’s at the very top of my list for the perfect gentlemen’s carry for people in office settings.
I have the 9400, I am color blind so when I bought it I thought it was black and it’s still black to me. I bought it at the factory in Oregon City and it was an awesome experience! I give them a 100 out of 100 for customer service.
After the bill was signed to allow conceal and open carry in Ohio, I am proud to have this baby as 1 of my 3 edc babies. Razor sharp. Cuts like a champ. For not being a fan of out the side autos and actually disliking the recent released Claymore, the auto osborne is my favorite knife I have ever owned. It's beautiful. It fires like a champ. Minimal if not 0 blade play. Solid, and I mean absolutely solid. Razor sharp. I mean it. Definitely worth mentioning it is lighter and i mean lighter than it seems it would be for the weight shown here in the video. The auto osborne is actually from my experience the sharpest knife I've ever had just after it was taken out of the box. 5 star rating. Best out the side auto on the market.
I've had mine for a week and love it. The only gripe I had is I had to add locktite because it kept developing lots of blade play. It doesn't come with locktite from the factory which I find dumb.
Same here! Also centering was to the left a little bit. Still love it
It's definitely supposed to come with green locktite
Hey Metal, I think the gentleman's name is Troy from Beanchmade he said because it the 20th anniversary of the 940 they kept the 9400 in its original colors, if i herd the interview right. So maybe that's the reason. Hope that helps :))
Love to check out your numerous reviews prior to purchase. You, Nick and Slicey all great honest reviewers
There’s something oddly elegant about green/purple color scheme with the satin finish blade. Very reminiscent of William Dafoe’s green goblin, I like it, very nostalgic in that sense. I just ordered this from blade hq so I’m excited to add it to my collection. I will not be using this knife as my work and field folder, because I generally prefer assisted opening knives for field work over automatic knives. That being said I do plan on carrying it regularly as a cleaner, nicer looking knife to carry when I go out.
Just ordered one of these with overnight shipping and I'm pretty excited. I just got into knife collecting and this is my third nice knife, definitely most expensive too. I just found out that 2 years ago, the Michigan governor at the time made autos legal. I'm going to carry one of these now. Been carrying a pm2 and the only downside to switching to this is I'll lose the fidget factor with the compression lock on the pm2.
Just carry both that’s how I solved it lol
@@skater9653 haha yeah I wish I could do that but pocket space is at a premium for me
your screaming about the color made me buy it, i love when people hate stuff
You can loosen the pivot and the screws that hold the sides together and push the scales opposite directions (one toward the blade and one away) and then tighten. My 940 wasn't perfect from factory but a little nudge fixed it.
I know I'm super late to this party but I love the color combo (green & purple) - I call mine the Green Goblin...it's even an Osborne (sp)!
Just ordered that same exact Torx Kit Box Set…so many knife enthusiasts told me to pick one up…I like the driver you have as well but am told using a small stubby driver is a bad idea for over tightening but I’m ordering that driver anyway. :)
I am on the fence with the Benchmade 9400Bk Automatic. I own the 551BK Griptilian as well as the mini version and love the full size 511BK the best for my longer piano fingers.
I really want to add another EDC to my collection and am looking at this one in the video…however after I saw your video where you discussed the 560BK-1 FREEK I may be going with that one.
I just LOVE the fact that this one is auto…that would be so satisfying to open.😎
Decisions…I have time to think it over. 🤔
This and the M4 version are my last knife purchases. The prices are taking the fun out of it!
Right! I really can't afford another $200+ knife !
But I did just ordered it 🤷🏼♂️
Man I’ve been saying for years that I want an automatic 940 I’m stoked
This color set up is great
Knowing that they are going to sell out of the first run, I don't think they care what color people want. Better color combinations will probably come out at a higher price.
7:00 I wish the colors were inverted to have purple scales and a green liner... We need a barney knife.
i think the Osborne should have been an axis auto like the adamas
I need one with carbon fiber scales and an acid washed blade
There are so many black knives out there. I love the 940 because it’s stayed this color. Reminds me of a Coleman lantern or a Stanley thermos. I bought a 940-1 a few days ago and I just ordered the 9400 tonight. I want the working man’s green aluminum. The carbon fiber feels too pretty to be an edc.
I've been really excited about this one. Checked one out in store at my local shop and it felt solid as a rock. Still don't know if I would take this one or the Mediator though!
And blade aluminum with a backspacer that is the same color of the blue thumbstud on the DLC Banter, that would be cool. That blue is awesome looking.
My 9400 seems so much darker than yours. Still, I sent it off to be cerrakoted black!!!
Mine is darker also, don't blame you for black with purple spacer would be cool. My box however says Black Class !
Personally I love the green and purple but know it isn't everyone's taste.
👍 Good review, helped me decide to buy one. However, Green & Purple are cool colors. Black is for Ninjas, are you a Ninja? 🤷🏻♂️
Cool knife. Good review. I got a fake one for $15 on one of those offshore sites. We'll see how the quality holds up. Not expecting much. Go ahead and scold me if you must. I don't care. Its my money, haha.
I love automatic knife but silly canada don't allow them. funny enough I got some knifes that probably open faster than auto's 😆 🤣
Some knife laws are so goofy. Ban knives all you want, and features or colors or whatever, it wont do anything to really make you safer. The guy who's going to stab you can just use a 12 inch Phillip's screwdriver anyway. Or a kitchen knife.
Too many politicians got knife education from 80s crime movies.
zack whitehead Well said. Them politicians are too useless to do something useful. So there goes our rights...
It's like that in Michigan. I can carry any length auto but I can't carry a fixed blade.
silly hey. I can carry most knife lengths but it has to be used for something
@@mikecurry6847 That's the worst. A fixed blade is so useful for real work. I literally dig with a gerber strongarm sometimes, if you're going to have a beater knife, a fixed blade it obviously safest.
I'm glad they kept the classic look 😆. There's too many boring "tacticool " black knives
i handled one side by side with the 940. i found the 940 easier to operate and that is the route i went. easier one handed to operate by far.
What do you think about the Benchmade Emerson 9700 auto?
Nice knife. I looked at both and picked up the mediator. Have a good day
Why didn't they give it carbon fiber scales?
My coworker bought one and I’m pretty sure it’s a fake. I noticed it rebounds when you open it. It came in a black box with a plastic wrapper kinda like a cellophane that makes the crinkling sound and I don’t recall that on my 940. The big thing is the I’m assuming Chinese type text on one part of the box which it shouldn’t have. I have 4 Benchmade knives and I don’t think any had any type of Asian style text anywhere that I recall.
I like that they made the 940 into an auto. But right now I'm holding out for the protech pdw invictus.
i think the green is awesome
I just grabbed my 9400 and I noticed mine is darker in fact the color matched up exactly with my 940. My guess is that 9400 is a first production they charged the ano to make it stand out. But BM does so weird stuff sometimes. The 940-2 dosen't have the typical V shape behind the pivot it's more of a lazy U. It's probably something nobody ever noticed but once you see it, it will bug the hell out of you.
It's all up to the company bemchmade uses for coatings we get all kinds of color variations in every kit of knifes we do
I don’t really use my Instagram much for knives but I am giving this knife away on my CZcams channel right now! Great review!
You are not right the knife was designed green and purple that should be the standard model. The knife was designed by an Australian which is linked to England the national color of England is dark green
Make it in current Bailout colors and I buy it.
I knew they were going to do something different with this model this year.. what a great choice.. I agree with MC bit pricey but then it is Benchmade. They seem to push the price envelope. I like this. Green and purple not my usual knife choice. I would get this if I had the money. Thanks Triple E for loaning this.
i bought one for 50$, pretty cheap for such a knife. found it at btcarry
I looked on knife up and now in Missouri switchblade automatic type knives are legal used to be only legal inside your home.
Autos ruin the fidgetabilty. I love my autos, but I need to fidget.
Strip is an understatement. All the screws on my 9400 stripped. Instantly. Barely any torque. Sending it into Benchmade.
Did they fix it?
@@that_guy_8177 Yeah they could have fixed it buy, I took it to rivers edge cutlery and they fixed it
@@whalehands
What do you think of your 9400?
Wish I could own an auto. Even though I'd choose an ultratech before this if I could :)
I have a few of those plus the 9400. They're both sooo satisfying to fidget with. But a broken-in Ultratech wins. You can get close to the fast and smooth action of a 9400 with a Protech Malibu.
I want to hear about the "Spine Safety?" Too, much about the color?
Such a great automatic knife. If your knife laws allow it would look snazzy and be a great knife for years to come
Does the blade lock open without sliding the safety forward?
Yes it does. The safety only prevents you from accidently pushing the button and disengaging the lockup. Though it is not likely to happen, because the button has to be pressed with some force and for some way before it disengages. But a cool feature if you want to be 100% sure during a heavier task. And it is really well hidden on the 9400!
I use this as my edc every day for the last year. Its an amazing knife. Only problem is if you use it like its meant to be used, be ready for the green to get all scratched up within a month. Like it easily scratches up. Whatever finish they used is odd. I disagree with guy, I like the green and purple.
Man, what a cool knife. Too bad I live in Canada😂
I actually like the green
imagine today 8/28/24 the price of this at bass pro shop 270$ yes im from the future!
If they make the Malibu automatic would it be $230 and popular?
I just ordered one last night! Yay I'm happy with the color scheme because it's a lot less tactical, I already have enough of those & I'm not a fan of carrying "tactical" knives IMO $260 after taxes!!
Wow four months already with mine, it's ok, the aluminum scales aren't holding up, I just received a 575 & the scales are way better. I'd love to find some custom scales for this 9400 one day. Maybe some FRN scales
Thanks.
Benchmade now wants $270 for this knife in December 2021.
SMKW $240 today ! Still a lot
Paid 188$ today in PA
I own one of these and have to wholeheartedly agree the color scheme is rather gross. Purple with this green makes no sense. I know like you said it is suppose to be a throwback from a bygone era. But if that knife was this ugly it is no wonder why it has been discontinued.
I changed some things on mine like the backspacer and a few other minor details. At least I do not see the disturbing green and purple ( wtf were they thinking?) .
What would be super cool is if they made this with a midnight metallic blue or a carbon fiber version or fat carbon fiber with black and red , two tone blue, black and blue or two different carbon fiber schemes and a damascus blade of some sort.
I am seriously considering stripping this down and shooting a new paint scheme onto the outside of scales and change my backspacer again
Candy apple red with a pearlescent black backspacer ( which I would have to paint) or a Halloween scheme of some sort as I am a huge fan of the Halloween holiday. Hand paint the headless horseman or Crypt Keeper.
Anyway once again I am rambling on.
I do like this knife I will also admit I hate the as I said but also was beyond shocked when I felt its weight for the first time.very light which also makes the recoil truly feel so much more powerful. Yet I also own a Ckaymore which is lighter and doesn't kick this hard at all.
Should I get Microtech Socom Elite auto or manual flipper? I'm leaning toward manual.
I would have got the manual if I could have found one I liked. I got an auto instead. No regret. I will get the manual when a new batch comes out. I need to get a stitch too.
Manual!
Welp, I caved in and got one! And from DLT so I should have it pretty soon haha
I wouldn’t mind picking one of these up if they do a carbon fiber. Not a fan of green/purple🤮
Is this knife legal in California?
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that color and the Backspacer looks awesome,, what’s the problem… I don’t understand why you have to go through everything it’s the same exact knife as the first one only gets an auto end of story.. and this has been a first choice for thousands and thousands of people…!!!
Do you like it better than a 940?
I think I do. But its a different type of love. Like a "refreshed" love for the design.
Auto knives are illegal in the people’s republic of Pennsylvania. Probably wouldn’t get one anyway, we are pretty chill on butterfly knives at least.
Still no black one
Is the mediator a better auto?
If they can do $180 that would way better.
This thing looks tiny.
Way too expensive as usual for a bench made they think their knives are made of gold I have one and they certainly are not any better than buck to me in my humble opinion.
WAYYYYY overpriced. OMG.