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Benchmade Knives. Yes, that Benchmade...
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peterk123
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This right here is why I refuse to spend more than $30 on a knife. Drives me nuts. I swear my wife hides them or throws them out. I have a kershaw leek that mysteriously disappeared for the tenth time two days ago. It's dead to me. I'm using my $20 Schrade now.
All three of those, I bought many years ago. I was in the Army, and paying through the nose for high-end knives was just... the kind of thing people did.
Way more steel than I could ever use. I gave most of them away over the years.
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Crap. I should have not gone down this road...
I saw a great deal on a full-size Bugout on BladeHQ ($250 regular price, on sale for $149.99) and, I ordered one... In black steel.
Benchmade Bugout - Gray G-10/Black 20CV | Blade HQ Exclusive
SPECIFICATIONS
I saw a great deal on a full-size Bugout on BladeHQ ($250 regular price, on sale for $149.99) and, I ordered one... In black steel.
Benchmade Bugout - Gray G-10/Black 20CV | Blade HQ Exclusive
SPECIFICATIONS
- Overall Length: 7.46"
- Blade Length: 3.24"
- Cutting Edge: 3.00"
- Blade Width: 1.00"
- Blade Thickness: 0.09"
- Blade Material: CPM-20CV
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Finish: Black
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Length: 4.22"
- Handle Width: 1.00"
- Handle Thickness: 0.42"
- Handle Material: G-10
- Color: Gray
- Frame/Liner: Stainless Steel
- Weight:2.17 oz.
- User: Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
- Knife Type: Manual
- Opener: Thumb Stud
- Lock Type: AXIS
- Brand: Benchmade
- Model: Bugout
- Model Number:535BK-2002
- Country of Origin: USA
- Best Use: Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type: Knife
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I've never "Lost" a knife because I'm always feeling for it. Yeah, It's a problem.
The benefit to that though is you are never very far from where it may have slipped out... Belt sheaths and very strong pocket clips are also a plus...
I have had them confiscated though...
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The second best thing I ever did besides learning how to sharpen my own knives was to buy a special bit kit so I could take my folders apart and clean them out periodically. In my experience any folder that you carry everyday is a lint/grime trap, especially if you spend a lot of time around construction sites or a machine shop.
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Thanks man I appreciate it, I've been a lurker for a long time I decided to join about a month ago.
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Yeah it was, I bought it off Amazon. Only problem I have is that the bits don't really hold up and are starting to round out. I've been meaning to look for something a little more rugged but it's hard to find those weird small torx sizes that aren't made for electronics. If I find something I'll post it.
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A quick search just pulled these up on the blade HQ website. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the driver combo.
Boker Knives Wiha Toolkit Torx Bit Driver 09BO700 - Blade HQ
Includes: T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T10 and T15 Torx bits. Stout, round shape for ergonomic grip. The Boker Tool Kit Torx driver by Wiha measures roughly 3" long and has a wide Wiha SoftFinish grip for comfortable slip-free performance. The pop off top reveals six additional Torx bits. This is much...
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Benchmade Blue Box - Knife Service Torx Tool Kit | Blade HQ
Benchmade uses six lobe headed Torx screws exclusively throughout the assembly of their knives. Now you can service them all with this Benchmade Blue Box.
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I'm curious as well? That one is news to me.
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you can get oem scales off ebay. a little pricey though.
REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor
REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s...
REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor
Mar 1, 2018
REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart and we applaud their leadership.
This week, we have been in active discussions with Vista Outdoor, which has recently acquired several companies that are longtime partners of REI. These include Giro, Bell, Camelbak, Camp Chef and Blackburn. Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.”
This morning we learned that Vista does not plan to make a public statement that outlines a clear plan of action. As a result, we have decided to place a hold on future orders of products that Vista sells through REI while we assess how Vista proceeds.
Companies are showing they can contribute if they are willing to lead. We encourage Vista to do just that.
REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor
REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s...www.rei.com
REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor
Mar 1, 2018
REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart and we applaud their leadership.
This week, we have been in active discussions with Vista Outdoor, which has recently acquired several companies that are longtime partners of REI. These include Giro, Bell, Camelbak, Camp Chef and Blackburn. Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.”
This morning we learned that Vista does not plan to make a public statement that outlines a clear plan of action. As a result, we have decided to place a hold on future orders of products that Vista sells through REI while we assess how Vista proceeds.
Companies are showing they can contribute if they are willing to lead. We encourage Vista to do just that.
My virtue-signaling corporation face.
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I guess I'm not surprised, it is after all a store full of stuff for hippie related activ
I guess I'm not surprised by that, at some point stinky hippies cornered and took over the outdoorsman retail market. At least we still have the KTP.REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor
REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s...
REI statement on relationship with Vista Outdoor
Mar 1, 2018
REI does not sell guns. We believe that it is the job of companies that manufacture and sell guns and ammunition to work towards common sense solutions that prevent the type of violence that happened in Florida last month. In the last few days, we’ve seen such action from companies like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart and we applaud their leadership.
This week, we have been in active discussions with Vista Outdoor, which has recently acquired several companies that are longtime partners of REI. These include Giro, Bell, Camelbak, Camp Chef and Blackburn. Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.”
This morning we learned that Vista does not plan to make a public statement that outlines a clear plan of action. As a result, we have decided to place a hold on future orders of products that Vista sells through REI while we assess how Vista proceeds.
Companies are showing they can contribute if they are willing to lead. We encourage Vista to do just that.
+1 for the old Elishewitz stuff. Here's mine of the same vintage. A trusted companion for over 20 years.
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My TRM Atom is 20cv. I’m a fan of it. I’m no steel expert, but it seems to get a decent amount of praise in reviews.
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Yeah, I'm trying to learn as I go about the steels. Every time I learn the characteristics/uses of a blade steel... they come out with 4 more new ones.
The 940 I just got is M4. Both of these steels, Benchmade labels as "Premium". Lol. I'm a BUCK 110 guy and this shit is outta my league. But, I'm trying...
The 940 I just got is M4. Both of these steels, Benchmade labels as "Premium". Lol. I'm a BUCK 110 guy and this shit is outta my league. But, I'm trying...
