710 with D2: How is it?

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Herr_Noobien

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A lot of people here love the benchmade 710 as far as I can tell. The problem is that there a few different steel used for it (154CM, M2, M4, D2 and so on). I can only find the 710 in D2 and am thinking of getting it. My main concerns are how well it holds an edge and how much of a beating can it stand. How does it hold up?

thanks in advance.
 
You should have no issue whatsoever. I really like mine, and the D2 steel is the ticket; sharpens OK, but holds an edge very well and is almost stainless. Go for it, you won't regret it.
 
I don't have a 710, but I did just get a Hardtail in D2 a few weeks ago and its great.

I have used it quite a bit and the edge is still shaving sharp.

I have several D2 blades from BM and have never had problems with any of them.
 

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I do wish do buy one in the near future, but I do have a BM 32. The steel is very strong and the edge holds for a long time. I've been cutting light stuff and it still feels like the factory edge. I've held a BM 710 at a shop a few cities over and it's very large, which goes well with the blade shape and steel. It's a simple knife which is the main reason I like it. The owner of the shop said something like the 710 was the first Axis folder BM made/designed.
 
Is the blade brittle? I dont want the blade chip if I accidently meet a staple when cutting up a cardboard box. Also, since I may be flicking it open I don't want the base of the blade to start cracking after a bit of opening and closing.
 
Herr_Noobien said:
Is the blade brittle? I dont want the blade chip if I accidently meet a staple when cutting up a cardboard box. Also, since I may be flicking it open I don't want the base of the blade to start cracking after a bit of opening and closing.
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You won't have any issues. The BM 710 D2 is excellent and holds a great edge.
 
Herr_Noobien said:
Is the blade brittle? I dont want the blade chip if I accidently meet a staple when cutting up a cardboard box. Also, since I may be flicking it open I don't want the base of the blade to start cracking after a bit of opening and closing.
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I’ve rarely heard anyone complain about the utility of the 710. You can flick the knife till your blue in the face and have arthritis in your wrist. Your not going to crack the blade unless your freakishly strong with explosive power (like me).
 
One of the best production knives I've ever owned!:thumbup:

D2 is my favorite steel for a folder.It sharpens up easily & holds an edge very well.It's not brittle in the least.
 
I've owned one for several years. NEVER had a problem with the steel. D2 is one of my favorites.
 
I love mine. All the knife one would need for EDC. My 710 sees the most pocket time, even my recenty purchased Military has yet to unseat it.
 
I've found Benchmade's D2 to perform really well. It's not my favorite steel to sharpen but still a great choice.
 
Awesome. Thanks for the replies guys. One last thing, apparently you may have to reprofile the edge since the factory edge is too obtuse. Will the sharpmaker work ok? Will I be able to sharpen the blade nicely with the sharpmaker?
 
Herr_Noobien said:
Awesome. Thanks for the replies guys. One last thing, apparently you may have to reprofile the edge since the factory edge is too obtuse. Will the sharpmaker work ok? Will I be able to sharpen the blade nicely with the sharpmaker?
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too obtuse for what? I could take either of mine and push cut newpaper; Im not sure how much better it could cut and both of mine have benchmade factory bevels of some fashion.
 
While I imagine the 710's in M2 & M4 are great, I think the D2 versions are probably the best 710s for the $. Get one.
 
Herr_Noobien said:
Awesome. Thanks for the replies guys. One last thing, apparently you may have to reprofile the edge since the factory edge is too obtuse. Will the sharpmaker work ok? Will I be able to sharpen the blade nicely with the sharpmaker?
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The sharp maker is great for touching up the edge. Not so much if you want to thin out the edge.
 
Ah well. I could always get the edge thinned out somewhere else if I have to. Unfortunately I can only get the coated 710 with serrations :( is it worth giving up a bit of plain edge for the sake of getting a coated blade? I heard that the coated ones hardly ever rust...
 
Herr_Noobien said:
Ah well. I could always get the edge thinned out somewhere else if I have to. Unfortunately I can only get the coated 710 with serrations :( is it worth giving up a bit of plain edge for the sake of getting a coated blade? I heard that the coated ones hardly ever rust...
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To be honest with how poorly BM’s coating wears I much prefer uncoated.

As far as corrosion resistance. In my experience D2 is very easy to maintain. I treat it like I do most stainless steels. If I cut something wet I wipe it down either on my pant leg or hanky. And every few days I wipe it down with some mineral oil. I’ve never had a problem.
 
J.Mattson said:
To be honest with how poorly BM’s coating wears I much prefer uncoated.

As far as corrosion resistance. In my experience D2 is very easy to maintain. I treat it like I do most stainless steels. If I cut something wet I wipe it down either on my pant leg or hanky. And every few days I wipe it down with some mineral oil. I’ve never had a problem.
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Agreed - I have the Nitrous Stryker in D2 coated, and the Hardtail in satin finish - MUCH prefer the satin finish.

As said above - just get in the routine of wiping the blade down regularly and there will be no problems at all.

I keep an oil soaked rag in a baggie near my desk where my edc stuff spends the night - and usually in the morning I wipe the blade down - takes 10 seconds.
 
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