I rotate my EDC folders and another of my favorites is the Benchmade 940 Osborne folding knife. It’s 4.47 inches closed with an Aluminum handle and a plain edge, reverse Tanto blade that’s 3.4 inches of razor sharp S30V premium steel.

With an overall length of 7.87 inches, this knife is very slim in profile and features a stylish design by Warren Osborne.
 
The anodized green handle is just a smidge chalky and feel very good in hand. It has a purple titanium spacer on the knife’s back with custom ridges – very cool – it changes color in the lighting.

The patented AXIS lock is a Benchmade feature that makes your knife easy to unlock while remaining bombshell tough. The 940 has a reversible pocket clip with dual thumbstuds for right and left hand users. This lightweight marvel weighs in at a mere 2.9 ounces!

The S30V blade is easy to keep razor sharp with just a few passes over a fine stone or a kit such as the Spyderco Sharpmaker. The trick is to touch them up before they get really dull.

I lubricate my folders with “Militec-1″ and Latama’s “Quick Release” here’s my system:

I heat the pivot joint with a blow dryer and apply two drops of Militec-1 on top and bottom. Next, I work the blade a dozen times with each side in the up position and wipe off any excess with a bit of cloth and Q-tips. This process is performed 3 consecutive 24 hour days.

After my 3 applications of Militec-1 with heat is completed and everything’s bone dry again, I use a couple of drops of Latama’s Quick Release. The Militec-1 lays down some sort of ultra-thin barrier of lubrication that bonds with the steel on a molecular level.  The Quick Release is just a super slick oil that lays on top of that barrier.

I love folding knives that are very fast on deployment and this has worked for me to date. I’m very happy with the results.  I enjoy maintaining my guns and knives, it’s a lot of fun and probably what keeps them looking and working like brand new!!