Featured A classic becomes AUTOMATIC: Benchmade 9400 Auto Osborne Drew Wallace July 24, 2020 7 Comments, Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. We love legacy designs, and even more so when they receive a worthy upgrade. A few weeks ago, Benchmade released their new 9400 Auto Osborne. With 20 years of life under its belt, the timeless design of the 940 takes a radical leap into the push-button automatic world. Intended to maintain the styling and dimensions that made the original 940 an iconic EDC design, the new 9400 is as true to form as it gets, despite the addition of an auto mechanism. The blade is made of CPM S30V Steel. For those that don't know, S30V is, in many eyes, the ultimate EDC steel. Made by Crucible Industries, S30V is has a very good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and sharpenability. Retail price will be $270 for the standard blade, $280 for the 9400BK variant (black cerakote blade), but we expect it to be found closer to the $200 mark. The auto holds true to the original Osborne design, forgoing serrations, and sticking to satin and black for blade colors. No word on any other upcoming releases, but don’t be surprised to see some interesting Auto’s and maybe some other celebrations of the 940’s 20th year. Considering that Benchmade has been around long enough to have survived at least one controversy, their variety in blade offerings and lineups, from tactical, to hunting, to EDC, is not to be forgotten. Benchmade 9400 Auto Osborne $229.50 smkw.com Specifications: Blade Steel – CPM S30V (58-60 HRC) Blade Style – Reverse Tanto Blade Length – 3.40 inches Blade Thickness – 0.115 inches Open – 7.87 inches Closed – 4.47 inches Weight – 2.65 ounces Handle Thickness – 0.43 inches Handle Material – 6061-T6 Aluminum Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
Not only does Benchmade destroy guns but they also fund democrat politicians. I cant support a company who is working against my rights. Take the 230 dollars you would spend on this knife and donate it to the second amendment foundation.
I am a working man,i saved my money and bought 2 knives i always wanted a OTF and a 9400 auto both bench made,and both are complete garbage, the paint peels off the OTF every where it is barely touched. The 9400BK auto has a blade wobble you would not believe, i don't mean a little one.I will never buy a benchmade knife again. I saved again and bought a buck 112 auto it is perfect.I went over it with a magnifying glass perfection. action is smooth. never a benchmade again.
I won’t dispute anything said above…stuff happens. I will say I just bought a 9400 auto that arrived a couple of days ago…seems perfect to me. Absolutely no wobble or any kind of looseness. There is a limited lifetime warranty on these knives…contact them, I would.
