Benchmade 9400 -vs- Mediator

Here is a quick comparison between the Benchmade 9400 Auto Osborne and the Benchmade Mediator!

Which one is your favorite design??

Thank you for all your support and feedback!

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[BigRedEDC]

Both terrific looking knives for sure!! Thanks for the comparison Zach!!

[bitcoinbuddha]

I bought a Mediator back in February when they first came out and was instantly blown away. What a sexy knife! From the milled pattern G10 scales, the open frame design that doesn't collect a bunch of pocket crud, the very snappy blacked out S90V blade. It totally was at the time an "auto 940", the aesthetics of the Mediator totally pay homage to the 940, but with just enough of its own character, which is why I had to have it. Just a smidge smaller which I love... added full size deep carry clip for better purchase when opening, now I can grab the clip with three fingers when opening... It's a great knife to carry daily. Let me put it like this, when I pull out this knife everyone wants to have a look. Would like to add just a tiny bit of color though some nice anodized barrel spacers would really make it a beauty, but I don't really dare to take it apart.

[ScottBondradioflier]

I’m a big fan of the 940 but that mediator is just downright sexy.
Thanks for the video Zach!

[Saxy_Tupz]

If Batman and Joker were Benchmade knives.

[Watchandcutgearchannel]

Awesome video Zack... very nice comparison.... I think it’s freakin cool they made an auto 940... some of my friends said “why does that even exist “ I say... “why not!”

[ilovemusicsg]

Awesome comparison video! I would go for the 9400 as well, i love the way they. Have completed that package! Awesome and keep up the videos!!!!

[jolness]

I love my 940 I have had for over half a decade and I just got a 9400 yesterday. Very happy. I think the blade shape, the weight and size is perfect for EDC, especially for me. I'm going to send my 9:40 back to Benchmade to have them do a little TLC. I take good care of my knives but I figure I will be okay without it for a little bit.
I've also got a protech tr5 coming tomorrow and I'm quite excited.
I probably do a little comparison video since I was having a hard time choosing and so I ended up buying both. I've used a few Benchmade autos CLA folding auto and they feel good but the 940 has a great snap to it.

[OGBladeReviews]

Picked up the Mediator today. I've had the manual version of the 9400. My preference is for a G10 handle. Benchmade's anno aluminum handles never felt that good to me.
Thanks for the review! 👍🔪👍

[calebchihasz]

Just got my mediator today and have the new hidden canyon on preorder! So looking forward to the new upgrades to the hunt series.

[ponch]

I have the 9400, it is great how every would be happy with either 👍👍

[rodneypearson]

I've really enjoyed my Mediator and I'm sure I'll love the 9400 when it arrives. For me I think Benchmade is totally killing it lately. Please Benchmade add the 940 & 9400 to the custom shop 🙏

[executivemilk]

The mediator is definitely a super awesome knife and I plan to snag one eventually. But that 9400 is Hopefully I'll have both one day :) Keep up the great content!

[HUGEEGO]

I would buy one of these in a heart beat but in good ol’ Minnesota these r a big no no...opted for an assisted barrage today. I carry a vector 496 now, excited for options now in my edc. Great content as always man!

[ScottyD-psib]

I have a 940-1, so the 9400 seems like a step back. I purchased a Mediator today.

[caldrenfitzpatrick]

Haven't handled either so hard to say what i'd prefer. I do agree with you on the scale idea, making the Mediator pattern for the 9400 would be a true winner.

[brettsadler]

This knife looks like a knife from Chronicles of Riddick. A mix between Riddick and the suits worn by the Harkkonen in the movie dune. Sting would love this knife! Buy it!

[Cameron_OKG]

Just got home from the sportsman warehouse and my Wife picked me out a 484-1 Nokomora . So sick ! I didn't even know this knife existed until my wife said she thought it looked nice . Do you have one ? Maybe compare to the mini freak and mini grip .

[drewestes]

These are both very nice but I think I would like the Mediator more.

[julianllantino]

Just bought a 9400 as my first auto. Is it normal for the button to feel gritty/sticky when deploying the blade?

[ohioknifelover]

These two are similar but I think I’d still go with the 9400 because I love the feel of the 940. Nothing against the Mediator but I feel like it’d be more comfortable