Ahhhhhh... Benchmade 710

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I just love my new Benchmade 710 D2. Since I´ve got it my urge to get new knives has vanished. This is such a nice knife. It´s big, strong, bad but very lightweighted. No problems to carry it in a jeans pocket. But I don´t use it as an EDC. People can´t handle that much of a blade, so I carry a smaller one att work (office). Ok, the D2 steel is hard to sharpen, but 15 minutes a day with the Sharpmaker, you´ll have it razor sharp within a week. I can´t wait untill this horrible winter is over so I can go hiking with this buddy. Right now there is just snow and ice everywhere and freezing cold.
The only knife I (really) need is a large Sebenza, but the pricetag for that one is outrageous. Just to expensive.
So, for all knife-newbes: get at 710 even if you think it´s expensive. In the long run you´l save a fortune not buying junk and semi.junk knives!
Cheers, and PIC OF MY 710 HERE!
 
Hang on tight - I can't tell you how many knives I bought that were going to end my insane knife buying!

Let's see - recently I swore I wouldn't buy any more knives after each of the following purchases:

Spydie Millie
BM 13100 Hardtail
ZT MUDD
ZT 0301
ZT 0200
Lg Sebenza

Now here I sit looking for an XM-18.

Good luck! Some days I think I need therapy.
 
Im looking to buy a 710 right now ;).... been wanting it for awhile and gana order it soon ;)
 
one of my favorites from the day introduced.a never sell or trade keeper.probably the knife i would take if i had to walk out the door for a long time.this one will do it all.
 
I cant wait till i get the money for this bad-ass of a knife! Who wouldnt want the knife that started the axis lock! I just need about 120 bucks >.< but it will be well worth it!
 
Yep, the 710 is an awesome knife. BM has a very fine satin finish which will help fight the rust. I sold mine, but I will be getting another.
 
The 710 is nice, but the 950 is awesome. Two M4 710 were sold off because they just sat in a drawer. For me the 950 design is a step above the 710.

Not trying to knock your knife but let you know about one you might like even better.
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
The 710 is nice, but the 950 is awesome. Two M4 710 were sold off because they just sat in a drawer. For me the 950 design is a step above the 710.

Not trying to knock your knife but let you know about one you might like even better.
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I disagree! The thin flat handle on the 710 is better for me. I find the thinner the handle width the better it carries. Also the D2 is better than 154CM IMO and I also prefer the the blade length and shape.

I have 2 710's a M2 black and a satin D2, the D2 is my EDC (most of the time). As for sharpening, diamonds are no match for the D2.:thumbup:
 
The large Sebenza isn't that expensive. It's easy to afford one. The next time you're looking at a quality production knife like a Spyderco Military or something, control your impulse and don't buy it. Do this 3 more times and you can get a Large Sebenza. You only have to do it 2 more times if you want to buy a used one on the exchange.
 
Looks really neat!! My second ever knife was a toss-up between the Spyderco Mili and BM 710. The Mili won, but the 710 has been haunting me ever since:)

Your pics don't help either:D
 
I got mine this weekend. It has been on my list. I love it. I do like the bigger patterns.
 
wongKI said:
Looks really neat!! My second ever knife was a toss-up between the Spyderco Mili and BM 710. The Mili won, but the 710 has been haunting me ever since:)

Your pics don't help either:D
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Millie is the next one. I have a Para military, but want one of those too, yes in D2....
 
I got my first 710 a couple years ago. It is still my favorite work knife. I got it reground by Krein this last summer to get rid of the regrind. It is a laser now:)

Oh, by the way, youll cave and get the sebenza soon enough. I guarentee it :). I was the exact same way as you and eventually I pulled the trigger
 
I sold the D-2 710 and bought a CM 154 710. The CM 154 resists rust much better than D-2. I also ground the recurve out of the blade. Much happier now.
 
This knife is definately at the top of my to get list. Tried out a 950, and while very nice, something about the handle bothered me, it just seemed to dig into my hands. Then the Millie bug bit, and I acquired a Millie and a Para Millie. All the while the 710 has been haunting me lol. Whenever I have cash there are none on the exchange, so I end up getting something else.

Now I have one on Order at my local dealer, just gonna pay for it $20 at a time till I can get it in a month or so lol. Woulda already, but family emergency ate up to much money for me to justify buying it in one big go.
 
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