Announcing the new Benchmade 318/318-1 Proper!

So, a -1 designation but with the same materials all-round and a pointier tip?

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Benchmade said:
It's not a -1 designation. It's a new blade design (318) with a -1 variant (red G10 handles). Similar setup to the 319/319-1.
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Ohhh I see.

So it’s a different model that has identical materials, mechanism, handles, but a pointier tip :p
 
Nice. I prefer the clip point.

I have ceased purchasing GECs and sold a bunch off due to the 1095 and infinite barlow variations. Stoked to see some top shelf stainless steel on a slipjoint -and better that it is a Benchmade! :thumbsup:
 
No new colors??? Boooo!

But I will still be getting one of these at the earliest opportunity. Love that clip!

When is this thing hitting stores?
 
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Redwood25 said:
Well, why not? I have a 319, and have handled several others. The spring has been completely satisfactory in all of them.
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Depends on what you're comparing it to I guess... or what other traditional knives you've owned. For some of us that have other traditional by gec, Northwoods etc. It just isn't comparable. Heck, the walk and talk of a SAK is much more snappy.

I understand this is benchmades first foray into these. And once they get that right, this will be a home run. Keep up the good work Benchmade and having the balls to step into the arena with knife makes who have been making them for decades, kudos. Still a win in my opinion.
 
Some like these snappier some like them as is. Can't always make everyone happy. :rolleyes:
That being said, the 319 line has done very well for us so far. Enjoy!
 
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