Advice needed.

dialex · Nov 2, 2004

Not a BM or Emerson, but I'd suggest you to take a look at the Spyderco Para Military. It has S30V steel, full flat grind blade and G-10 handles and the integral compression lock is REALLY strong. It also comes optionally with a black DLC coating, if you're into that sort of things.

Kickaha · Nov 3, 2004

dialex said:
Not a BM or Emerson, but I'd suggest you to take a look at the Spyderco Para Military. It has S30V steel, full flat grind blade and G-10 handles and the integral compression lock is REALLY strong. It also comes optionally with a black DLC coating, if you're into that sort of things.

That is a nice looking knife. I hadn't noticed it before. Do you think it compares with the BM or Emerson in terms of quality?

Kickaha · Nov 3, 2004

sithjedi333 said:
The reason I mention it is... I picked up my "used" large sebenza for about $100 off the list price, but it was in new condition. I've seen a couple come by every month in the same price range. So I imagine a small could go for below $200, which was your price threshold. I don't own a Benchmade or Emerson, so I can't compare, but if you like sebenzas you could probably make it work.

A Sebenza would be nice. Maybe someday... I'll keep my eyes open.

Kickaha · Nov 3, 2004

sithjedi333 said:
The reason I mention it is... I picked up my "used" large sebenza for about $100 off the list price, but it was in new condition. I've seen a couple come by every month in the same price range. So I imagine a small could go for below $200, which was your price threshold. I don't own a Benchmade or Emerson, so I can't compare, but if you like sebenzas you could probably make it work.

A Sebenza would be nice. Maybe someday... I'll keep my eyes open as you suggest.

sheltot · Nov 3, 2004

Kickaha said:
That is a nice looking knife. I hadn't noticed it before. Do you think it compares with the BM or Emerson in terms of quality?

I'm a longtime BM user, but the Paramilitary has had exclusive rights to my pocket for months now. It's quality is excellent and the ergonomics are wonderful. Only time will tell with regards to durability, but I have no worries.

koj11 · Nov 3, 2004

How about a Buck Mayo TnT?

Kickaha · Dec 31, 2004

Wanted to bring closure to this old thread. I finally bought the Benchmade Osborne 960, red aluminum/G10 handles. Just got it today. It's my first Benchmade. It's a very pretty knife, just about right in all of my parameters. It was not very sharp out of the box, but that's easily rectified. Will I need to keep it in its pouch to avoid scratching away the anodization?

underaged! · Jan 1, 2005

Well, first off:

Congrats on your first BM! Let us know when you get your second.

You shouldn't have to keep it in the pouch. Just keep it from rubbing on abrasive surfaces, and metal stuffs (keys and stuff and things).

Kickaha · Jan 1, 2005

underaged! said:
Well, first off:

Congrats on your first BM! Let us know when you get your second.

You shouldn't have to keep it in the pouch. Just keep it from rubbing on abrasive surfaces, and metal stuffs (keys and stuff and things).

Yeah, it's the pocket wear that concerns me. I guess I will just try it for a while and watch it. Keeping the knife in a pouch all the time kind of defeats the purpose of a one-hand opener...

Anyway, I bought it to be a quality everyday carry, so I guess if it gets scratched, then it gets scratched.

yoda4561 · Jan 1, 2005

The first few scratches are annoying, but aluminum anodizing on pocketknives nowadays is fairly tough stuff, not nearly as durable as steel finishes, but there's no need to baby it. It will scratch if you keep it in the same pocket with keyrings and loose change/drop it on a hard rough surface. The first few scratches are a downer, but once enough of them build up it gives it a nice personal feel.

Quiet Storm · Jan 2, 2005

Take a look at the Emerson Commander or BM's AFCK.

Kickaha · Jan 2, 2005

Quiet Storm said:
Take a look at the Emerson Commander or BM's AFCK.

Yes, I prefer the look of the Emersons, to be truthful. But the Benchmade is less threatening, which is a concern for me, since I work in an office which has a "no weapons" policy. Unfortunately the ones I like best are the heavy-duty tactical type, but they are too big and scary for me to use as an EDC.