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Benchmade Knives. Yes, that Benchmade...
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I've been watching their website from time to time and would like one of their offerings in the future. I haven't picked one yet though. Still in research mode...
beaker
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My only Benchmade D2 steel. I had an FDE version of the same knife, but i am pretty sure a scumbag contractor stole it from my nightstand while doing flood damage cleanup after a batrhoom flooded. Nice knife.
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PistolShooter
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I’ve been carrying a 940 daily the last couple years, great knife.
DarkJoker33
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Here i am being silly stumbling across this thread.
Thinking by the title, I'm going to see some cool one off member made blades.
Nope, commercial everyday stuff.
Thinking by the title, I'm going to see some cool one off member made blades.
Nope, commercial everyday stuff.
ReluctantDecoy
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I think the reverse tanto is a far more useful design for your typical, non-samurai person. I dislike the sharp joint on a traditional tanto when it comes to knife designs. Probably OK if the sole purpose was to trust into adversaries, but not so great in day to day use. In my opinion, traditional tanto knives with that sharp joint makes cut strokes awkward, as you have to work around that joint. Makes it feel more like cutting something with a rectangular razor blade. You don't get the entirety of the belly to tip use. It also creates another chip point. With the reverse tanto, you still get the increased mass above the tip to reduce chip and deformation of the tip, but you also get smooth belly to tip line that us usable in its entirety. Just my 2 cents though. I'm sure someone could argue for the traditional tanto too.
Those bugouts are pretty and I totally dig the mini 940, but I’m not a fan of side swing autos. I had a Kalashnikov for a bit, and once I got past the initial smile from firing it, I realized that I didn’t see much of an advantage over a well tuned Benchmade or Spyderco non auto. Or a decent flipper for that matter. The spring that makes side openers snap open, makes them harder to close vs a drop shut action.
OTFs are a different story, IMO. I have a clone Microtech that I love. Just as easy to close as to open. I’d shell out for a real one if this dumb state would let me carry it out of my house.
OTFs are a different story, IMO. I have a clone Microtech that I love. Just as easy to close as to open. I’d shell out for a real one if this dumb state would let me carry it out of my house.
. It’s hand down the meatiest and strongest folder I’ve ever seen. 
They are a bit of a pain to take apart, but do it slowly and over a placemat so you don’t lose any of the tiny screws and it can be done. There are videos on YouTube. Take it apart, put a little hoppes oil on the pivot washers, and put it all back together, and I bet she’ll be even smoother than she was from the factory. I’ve had both a bugout and a griptilian apart to swap scales. They are definitely more of a pain than any other knives due to the inset partial liners, but it was still just a 10 minute job.
One of the omega springs snapped on my bugout two weeks ago. I know BM will send replacements for free, but they were cheap enough on EBay that I ordered a half dozen of them, which should last me a lifetime, lol. A little fiddly getting the new one back in, but not that hard.
Mass-diver
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FrankNA
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Waiting for mine to arrive in the next few days. Got to remember to steer clear of this forum.... it can get expensive after a while!
I just got an email for the new Bugout Mini. I thought it was a sign, so I ordered one.I’ll get a full size if I like it.
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Mini Bugout just arrived. Honestly, I’m a little torn. I’m used to a heavier knife. And, I’ve become accustomed to the Axis assist, which this doesn’t have. I’ll carry it for a while to get a feel for it before I give a real review.
I’m still digging them out as I find them. I’ve got some safe queens that I’ll get to soon.
Osborne Barrage Ltd., Osborne Emissary first production, McHenry mini Infidel, Bugout Mini first production.
FrankNA
NES Member
I was originally going for the 535 half serrated edge full size bugout then changed my mind for the mini - hoping I made the right choice. I usually prefer a more compact EDC knife but I guess I’ll have to wait and see if I made the right decision. Can always send it back if I’m not satisfied....
