Announcing the NEW 591 BOOST!

I think I'm the only person looking forward to this knife. I've actually debated taking the tip down to a pry tip on a few of my folders. Unlike all the previous posts I actually AM a tradesman. I've been a ASE/Toyota Master for 14 years and when I saw this knife I got pretty damn pumped. I couldn't tell you how many times I've needed a quick pry and I left my normal pry tool on a fender and the cars up in the air, I've got one hand holding something and I thinking, of only I had another pry tool on my person. Then have to let go, lower the car, grab said tool etc. This is just one example but you get the idea. I've never been at work and said "damn if only I had a very nice pointy tip on this knife so I can stab this" Stabbing is rare, precision cutting is typically done with a razor.

I use my edc as a tool and to me this is a purpose built tool. Something I can turn a screw head with in a bind, pry a panel off a dashboard, open boxes of new parts, cut zip ties and straps, scrape old silcone, etc. This is a tool, not a elegant folder. I can see why they chose the colors, helps to keep from leaving it/loosing it on the job. I may be one of the few to get one, and I look forward to it. I'll end up getting custom scales and make it look and feel more refined maybe even send it to Tom Veff for some serrations. Personally for me I'm not a fan of assist or thumb studs but am stoked about the prytip and 3v steel!!
 
speadymeady said:
I think I'm the only person looking forward to this knife. I've actually debated taking the tip down to a pry tip on a few of my folders. Unlike all the previous posts I actually AM a tradesman. I've been a ASE/Toyota Master for 14 years and when I saw this knife I got pretty damn pumped. I couldn't tell you how many times I've needed a quick pry and I left my normal pry tool on a fender and the cars up in the air, I've got one hand holding something and I thinking, of only I had another pry tool on my person. Then have to let go, lower the car, grab said tool etc. This is just one example but you get the idea. I've never been at work and said "damn if only I had a very nice pointy tip on this knife so I can stab this" Stabbing is rare, precision cutting is typically done with a razor.

I use my edc as a tool and to me this is a purpose built tool. Something I can turn a screw head with in a bind, pry a panel off a dashboard, open boxes of new parts, cut zip ties and straps, scrape old silcone, etc. This is a tool, not a elegant folder. I can see why they chose the colors, helps to keep from leaving it/loosing it on the job. I may be one of the few to get one, and I look forward to it. I'll end up getting custom scales and make it look and feel more refined maybe even send it to Tom Veff for some serrations. Personally for me I'm not a fan of assist or thumb studs but am stoked about the prytip and 3v steel!!
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You’re not the only tradesman, because I am one.

I was taught during my apprenticeship about using the right tool for for the job, and to be safe. This thing does neither for me. If I seen one of my apprentices prying with a folding knife they would be sent home.
 
speadymeady said:
I think I'm the only person looking forward to this knife. I've actually debated taking the tip down to a pry tip on a few of my folders. Unlike all the previous posts I actually AM a tradesman. I've been a ASE/Toyota Master for 14 years and when I saw this knife I got pretty damn pumped. I couldn't tell you how many times I've needed a quick pry and I left my normal pry tool on a fender and the cars up in the air, I've got one hand holding something and I thinking, of only I had another pry tool on my person. Then have to let go, lower the car, grab said tool etc. This is just one example but you get the idea. I've never been at work and said "damn if only I had a very nice pointy tip on this knife so I can stab this" Stabbing is rare, precision cutting is typically done with a razor.

I use my edc as a tool and to me this is a purpose built tool. Something I can turn a screw head with in a bind, pry a panel off a dashboard, open boxes of new parts, cut zip ties and straps, scrape old silcone, etc. This is a tool, not a elegant folder. I can see why they chose the colors, helps to keep from leaving it/loosing it on the job. I may be one of the few to get one, and I look forward to it. I'll end up getting custom scales and make it look and feel more refined maybe even send it to Tom Veff for some serrations. Personally for me I'm not a fan of assist or thumb studs but am stoked about the prytip and 3v steel!!
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In the promo video, the rep stated that this was actually made with you automobile repair fellas in mind.

Being a machinist by trade, prying is often the very wrong answer.
 
Sigguy said:
You’re not the only tradesman, because I am one.

I was taught during my apprenticeship about using the right tool for for the job, and to be safe. This thing does neither for me. If I seen one of my apprentices prying with a folding knife they would be sent home.
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I should rephrase and say "most of the previous posts "

Curious to what trade you are in? I don't think prying a plastic trim piece up with a 3v steel folder with a tip designed to pry would really be to much of a big deal. I'm not implying that every pry task I encounter I will immediately reach for my knife and go to town. I have a pocket flathead screwdriver that rides in my shirt pocket and it's my go to for most all small pry tasks I also have a plastic pry tool set specifically for interior panel removal. Right tool for the job does go a long way. But having that added backup pry tool on a tool I already EDC and it can help with productivity as it may save me a trip or 2 back too my tool box, just seems look a win win for my trade. I've tried to carry multools but just do not like the bulk nor do I want to carry one in a pouch on my belt.

I'll have my Mac tools guy order one once they launch, if I hate it I'll reprofile the tip and I'll still be happy
 
I'm in commercial plumbing and mechanical rooms. There isn't a single thing in my line of work that this knife could handle prying on. On top of that, the material/grit/metal shavings that regularly accumulate in the pivot of my work knife means I have to tear it down for cleaning once every few weeks. I don't know if you've ever opened up one of Benchmade's assisted knives, but I'll stick with my simple-mechanism'd sheepsfoot Griptilian for a knife that gets dirty.

Additionally, Benchmade decided to give the new Boost an obscure edge geometry that will make the end user scratch their head when it ends up on the sharpening bench. Odd choice for a knife that is built to be used and abused.
 
Cypress said:
I don't know if you've ever opened up one of Benchmade's assisted knives, but I'll stick with my simple-mechanism'd sheepsfoot Griptilian for a knife that gets dirty.
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No offense but a pocket knife assist mechanism is very simple compared to what I am used to disassembling and reassembling.
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And as a matter of fact ironically enough my coworker gave me his Benchmade assisted axis lock knife(I don't know the model as I'm not much a Benchmade fan typically stick with spyderco, ZT, and CKF) for a tune up. I disassembled it completely, cleaned everything, wet sanded the rust off the liners, lubed and reassembled then sharpened. It was the first time I've had one apart and again it was simple.
I get it the knife is a odd one, it's purpose built where most folders are just reiterations of other knives. Yeah your sheepsfoot griptillian works great for chores. But again you can get a sheepsfooted folder in similar dimensions from just about any brand of knife in any steel and scale material. I think thats part of what we all love about a knives, is the variety to pick the ones that speak to us. The 591 is not one of those knives, it doesn't have any others like it in terms of design application. Meh again it's a small price to pay for a folder compared to some of the others I've abused over the years. If I hate it, it won't be the first knife to disappoint me nor will it be my last.

Coworkers knife:
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speadymeady said:
No offense but a pocket knife assist mechanism is very simple compared to what I am used to disassembling and reassembling.
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And as a matter of fact ironically enough my coworker gave me his Benchmade assisted axis lock knife(I don't know the model as I'm not much a Benchmade fan typically stick with spyderco, ZT, and CKF) for a tune up. I disassembled it completely, cleaned everything, wet sanded the rust off the liners, lubed and reassembled then sharpened. It was the first time I've had one apart and again it was simple.
I get it the knife is a odd one, it's purpose built where most folders are just reiterations of other knives. Yeah your sheepsfoot griptillian works great for chores. But again you can get a sheepsfooted folder in similar dimensions from just about any brand of knife in any steel and scale material. I think thats part of what we all love about a knives, is the variety to pick the ones that speak to us. The 591 is not one of those knives, it doesn't have any others like it in terms of design application. Meh again it's a small price to pay for a folder compared to some of the others I've abused over the years. If I hate it, it won't be the first knife to disappoint me nor will it be my last.

Coworkers knife:
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kA7umWz.jpg
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I think that this may have been more appealing if it were a lesser steel (154cm) at a reduced price point and offered in a more stone washed finish. I’m not sure how many mechanics and other tradesmen are knife guys but a $190 price tag isn’t going to get a lot of love from the average knife user. This could have been a great introduction into a more budget friendly group of knives for those on the Benchmade fence or for the people that can’t afford a Benchmade but really want one. I work with enough guys that give me a super rainbow Mtech to sharpen, laugh at the price of my mini grip to know how well this would be received among normal knife fellas.
 
Most mechanics I've met are not knife guys. Actually in my experience I've found the parts department typically has a knife nut in it, rarely are the techs that interested.

Now im not debating that this is not going to be popular in terms of sales, shit I may be the only person to buy one who knows. Again I'm not here debating the marketing strategy or whether or not the knife community is drooling or not. I am just happy a company is making things geared toward a industry I've devoted my life to. It's nice to see a hobby cross paths with my career and I appreciate Benchmade TRYING to make my personal job a little easier or at least giving me one more trick up my sleeve for when I'm in a bind.

Benchmade needs to team up with Mac/matco/cornwell/snapon and slap some tool brand insignia on it all call it limited edition. Those tool guys could sell a few especially since most tool bills are weekly pay. Now the mechanics can buy the "expensive" knife for $20 a paycheck. I got my first zt that way. My Snapon dealer is a Kershaw dealer, I had him order me a zt0561, draw back was I paid full retail, however it was added to my Snapon bill which I already paid a set price. I pay the same amount to Snapon but now I have a new zt(granted it added another 2 -3 payments overall) since then I just buy them online and not pay retail.
 
When you need your knife to bend? Lolololol


For the folks who use knives as pry bars, though knives were never made to be pry bars.
 
Mo2 said:
When you need your knife to bend? Lolololol


For the folks who use knives as pry bars, though knives were never made to be pry bars.
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I’ve used and abused a 3v folder before. I actually posted a laptop destruction video. Properly heat treated 3V will take a crazy amount of abuse. Sorry, but 56-59 is too wide a margin for me. 58-59 and I may be interested, but once you go below 58 your edge holding depletes in a massive way.

Benchmade, you can do better. There are a handful of other knives that would have been way better use of 3V. I continue to scratch my head at some of your releases. It’s like your doing it on purpose just to see what happens.
 
speadymeady said:
No offense but a pocket knife assist mechanism is very simple compared to what I am used to disassembling and reassembling.
aV1Tbes.jpg



And as a matter of fact ironically enough my coworker gave me his Benchmade assisted axis lock knife(I don't know the model as I'm not much a Benchmade fan typically stick with spyderco, ZT, and CKF) for a tune up. I disassembled it completely, cleaned everything, wet sanded the rust off the liners, lubed and reassembled then sharpened. It was the first time I've had one apart and again it was simple.
I get it the knife is a odd one, it's purpose built where most folders are just reiterations of other knives. Yeah your sheepsfoot griptillian works great for chores. But again you can get a sheepsfooted folder in similar dimensions from just about any brand of knife in any steel and scale material. I think thats part of what we all love about a knives, is the variety to pick the ones that speak to us. The 591 is not one of those knives, it doesn't have any others like it in terms of design application. Meh again it's a small price to pay for a folder compared to some of the others I've abused over the years. If I hate it, it won't be the first knife to disappoint me nor will it be my last.

Coworkers knife:
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i92rITR.jpg

kA7umWz.jpg
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The first time I took apart my 580, it took me three hands and over an hour to get it back together. I've since then taken it apart 3 more times to de-assist/re-assist it and now it's real easy. I didn't time myself the last time but it was substantially quicker. Benchmade knives, for some are a little intimidating to take apart and put back together, but if you take your time and think it through, they are a snap to work on.
 
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