{"id":143884,"date":"2021-04-22T12:42:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T16:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=143884"},"modified":"2021-04-22T12:42:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T10:32:28","slug":"benchmades-945bk-1-mini-osborne-knife-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/benchmades-945bk-1-mini-osborne-knife-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Benchmade&#8217;s 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife &#8211; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade_945_Cocwe-1024x643.png\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade_945_Cocwe-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade_945_Cocwe-400x251.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade_945_Cocwe-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade_945_Cocwe-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade_945_Cocwe.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The 945BK-1 Mini Osborne from Benchmade (<em>Photo: Benchmade<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, Benchmade\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmade.com\/mini-osborne-945bk-1.html?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"benchmades-945bk-1-mini-osborne-knife-review\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">945BK-1 Mini Osborne<\/a> made me a little skeptical as to whether it would be able to stand up to the rigorous work I regularly put my knives through.&nbsp; After weeks of use, however, I have found that it is a fantastic everyday carry knife!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"270\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_14-1024x270.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_14-1024x270.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_14-400x105.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_14-150x40.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_14-768x202.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_14.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Not a large knife but tough as nails.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blade Length: 2.92 inches<\/li><li>Blade Thickness: 0.104 inches<\/li><li>Length Open: 6.76 inches<\/li><li>Length Closed: 3.84 inches<\/li><li>Weight: 2.19 oz<\/li><li>Handle Thickness: 0.41 inches<\/li><li>MSRP: $205<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall measurement comes in at just under 7-inches with a blade just shy of the 3-inch limit, making it <a href=\"https:\/\/edc.ninja\/gear\/knives\/pocket-knife-rules-laws-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"benchmades-945bk-1-mini-osborne-knife-review\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\">legal in most places<\/a>.&nbsp; The knife fits perfectly in almost any pocket but is ideal for that small pocket in your jeans that normally goes unused, especially when trying to discreetly carry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"948\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_6-1024x948.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_6-1024x948.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_6-324x300.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_6-150x139.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_6-768x711.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_6.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The perfect pocket for the 945.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The blade has a nice cutting length in what Benchmade calls their \u201creverse tanto\u201d design.&nbsp; The S30V steel blade is more than adequate for repeated daily use, holds an edge very well, and was sharp right out of the box.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_8-1024x440.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_8-1024x440.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_8-400x172.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_8-150x65.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_8-768x330.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_8.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The knife came sharp right out of the box.  As any knife owner knows, sometimes the manufacturer&#8217;s edge is less than ideal.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During weeks of repetitive use, the blade has been resistant to corrosion and held up well through a multitude of different tasks, including opening mail, breaking down boxes, cutting hockey tape, and even cutting up lunch at my desk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1091\" height=\"1037\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_9.jpg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-144606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_9.jpg 1091w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_9-316x300.jpg 316w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_9-1024x973.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_9-150x143.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_9-768x730.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><figcaption>Day to day, most tasks I need a blade for are pretty mundane. But it&#8217;s great to have a quality tool on hand when I need more knife.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The action opens and closes effortlessly and there has been no play in the blade.&nbsp; It is also easy to deploy the blade with either hand using the manual ambidextrous thumb stud.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"221\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_13-1024x221.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_13-1024x221.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_13-400x86.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_13-150x32.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_13-768x166.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_13.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Thumb studs on both sides of the blade, a great feature for south paws. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The handle is made from G10, glass fiber and epoxy which are compressed under extremely high pressure and heat cured to provide an extremely tough and durable material. &nbsp;The handle was comfortable, slip-resistant, and made the knife easy to control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_10-1024x422.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_10-1024x422.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_10-400x165.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_10-150x62.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_10-768x317.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_10.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The handle is smartly designed and well made. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The belt clip is extremely stiff, which in my case is a welcomed feature.&nbsp; After losing knives over the years due to the clip becoming loose, the 945 has made it through some interesting situations, as well as going through the laundry multiple times, and has remained seated in the pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_1-1024x428.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_1-1024x428.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_1-400x167.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_1-150x63.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_1-768x321.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The belt clip is extremely stiff.  You don&#8217;t have to worry about the 945 falling out of your pocket.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside I\u2019ve found is that the knife is a little small for my liking.&nbsp; Occasionally I need to adjust my grip, so I don\u2019t cut my fingers on the blade.&nbsp; The handle feels small in my large hands.&nbsp; In hindsight, maybe I should have opted for the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmade.com\/mini-osborne-945bk-1.html?utm_source=GunsAmerica\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"benchmades-945bk-1-mini-osborne-knife-review\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\"> original Osborne 940<\/a>, which sports an overall length of 7.87 inches (compared to the mini&#8217;s 6.76&#8217;s inches).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"1024\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_11-596x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_11-596x1024.jpeg 596w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_11-175x300.jpeg 175w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_11-87x150.jpeg 87w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_11.jpeg 699w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><figcaption>It&#8217;s a little small for my liking.  Hence the name &#8220;mini&#8221; Osborne.  In hindsight, maybe I should&#8217;ve opted for the 945&#8217;s big brother the uber-popular Osborne 940&#8230;  Nah, I think I&#8217;ll keep it. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the 945 is a much-improved option over my previous EDC blade.  It&#8217;s more compact, lightweight, and durable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_7-1024x677.jpeg\" alt=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\" class=\"wp-image-143895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_7-1024x677.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_7-400x264.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_7-150x99.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_7-768x508.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Benchmade945_7.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>With an MSRP of $205, the 945 is a solid deal.  You get premium materials from a renowned manufacturer without having to sell a kidney. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This knife is a winner and well worth the $205 price tag (MSRP).  It can be used day in and day out in a number of different scenarios without the need to constantly sharpen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the market for a new EDC knife, give <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ayRIu1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"benchmades-945bk-1-mini-osborne-knife-review\" title=\"Benchmade's 945BK-1 Mini Osborne Knife - Review\">Benchmade&#8217;s Osborne lineup a look<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-f38baf28-fb82-4310-abba-a41ba2f931d6\">***<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At first glance, Benchmade\u2019s 945BK-1 Mini Osborne made me a little skeptical as to whether it would be able to stand up to the rigorous work I have put knives through over the years.  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