Any opinions of the Benchmade 750

Medic1210

Medic1210

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I have just seen this knife for the first time on the internet, and was wondering if anyone has any opinions of it. If the search feature was on, I would just use it to look it up. I didn't even know that BM made a frame lock knife. It looks really nice, but just wanted to know what y'all think.

Mike

Edited to add: I can't find it on BM site, but saw it at Knifecenter. This is the link.

Here is a pic.
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Hi Medic1210

I loved mine. Unfortunately out of a moment of weakness I ended up selling it along with many other. This is one of the ones I haven't replaced yet.

It had an excellent edge and locked up solid. It's not a Sebenza but for the money it is definitely worth ever penny. The reason you didn't see it at Benchmade is because it is now a discontinued model, so I suggest picking one up soon. I've seen several partially serrated models for sell but the plain edges seem to be dwindling.
 
Although it is sometimes unfairly compared to a sebenza, it is not in the same league. Where the sebbie is a "10" the BM750 is maybe an "8.5".
Great user knife and I got mine in LNIB condition for $50.00!
Keep your eye's open for deals.
-Scott :rolleyes:
 
Originally posted by stratocaster
Although it is sometimes unfairly compared to a sebenza, it is not in the same league. Where the sebbie is a "10" the BM750 is maybe an "8.5".
Great user knife and I got mine in LNIB condition for $50.00!
Keep your eye's open for deals.
-Scott :rolleyes:
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I don't think it's unfair to compare it to the Sebenza only in that:

1. It bears a striking similarity to a Sebenza.
2. Benchmade themselves compared the 750 Pinnacle to the Sebenza in the last ads before it became discontinued. They didn't outright say it was the Sebenza, but they stated (paraphrased), "better lockup than similar knives coming out of custom knife companies..."

But, yes, I know what you mean in the sense that they are in different leagues. One reviewer (sorry I forget the person) at BladeForums who owned both said there's no doubt that the Sebenza is a better knife (better blade steel, more precision made), but then again it costs over 4 times more. However, the reviewer went on, it's not 4 times as good as the Pinnacle. To me that's a big complement to the 750 considering the Sebenza is considered the king at this forum by many.

I think it was overshadowed by the Axis models which came out around the same time. I don't think the drab, mottled grey 750 could compete with the Axis's bells and whistles.

I really like my plain edged model (still MIB with original factory edge). In theory, it works on the same principle as the Sebenza of course. The liner lock (integral lock, frame lock, whatever) cut directly on right side of the thick titanium alloy scales makes for an incrediblly solid lockup. Also, since your index finger (if your right handed) presses against the lock, this results in a harder lock up, the harder you grip it.

My only gripe is that since the titanium alloy leaf of the lock is so thick and exerts so much inward pressure, it's not a super smooth action like, say, the 710. Another eccentricity is that the lock sticks to the tang until it's broken in and you may have trouble releasing it. The trick is to push down and aside on the lock, rather than just push aside.

Overall, definitely worth considering especially if you can't, or unwilling to shell out the big bucks for a Sebenza. Yeah, a Seb owner might feel the difference but whatever being cut won't. ;)

FTC

I didn't get quite as good a deal. I bought mine new from 1STOP during a Halloween Madness sale in Y2K. Basically, you just had to make a reasonable offer on ANY knife, so I got mine for under $80 which was a great deal at the time.
 
Here's the irony of ironies. There's a knife that looks kinda like a 750.

ESAV BENYAMIN told me about tbe Smith&Wesson FL2 based on a Darrell Ralph design. It's a framelock and looks kinda like a 750 except less austere -- the handles are stainless, and are skeletonized.

It only costs about $33.
 
Part of my EDC rotation for a couple of years now.Great knife and real tough.
 
i use this knife everyday at work along with every other rigger who got issued one and we all love this knife. after lots of use the knife breaks in well and is easy to sharpen. some lateral play develops but bm has always squared us away.
 
I've been carrying and beating the hell out of one for 2 years now. A combo edge, satin finish. The finish on both the blade and handle are in pretty good shape considering what they've been through.
The blade is very stout, but cuts very well if you sharpen in right. I have never had problems with it chipping, it holds an edge very well.
The lock up is very strong, and while the action may not be as smooth as a sebenza, it is very good. I can't make any complaints about the 750.

The smith and wesson FL2 mentioned above is a similar knife for a lot less money. Darrel came up with another killer design. I'm pretty sure its not made with the same materials as a BM750. And taylor cutlery, the company that actually makes it, has had lots of complaints about quality in the past. Haven't heard anything bad about the FL2, but your not dealing with the same class company as benchmade.
 
I've always liked them. I've now owned about three. They are a great little, sturdy knife. Very rugged lock. I always seem to be hard up for cash about the time someone offers to buy it though.
Doc
 
Guess you have already heard this but, this is a great knife. And unfortunately I also sold mine and wish I had not.

Michael
 
Personally, I don't know musch about that particular knife, but.....
Since it is Benchmade I would say it's a damn good knife!;)
 
I recently acquired one in a trade.

The good:
  • The lock is very strong.
  • The handles are Ti, which is nifty (how many things do you own made out of titanium?)
  • The bladeshape is nice, not as "tactical" as the 710 - its a bit more on the utility side.
  • Easy to disassemble (voids warranty), if you have the right torx drivers.
  • Very simple design.
  • Mine opens very smoothly - after a bit of cleaning and oiling.
  • ATS 34 blade

The bad:
  • Cheap looking thumb studs
  • Cheap plastic backspacer
  • Black screws/pins - would have been nicer with satin
  • Tip down only
  • Heavy
  • Not the highest quality
Overall, it's a decent knife. It's no Sebenza. I can see why they stopped making it. For the original price, it should have been a little better. At full retail, the 710 is twice the knife for the money. However, you can get a significant discount on them now.

The S&W FL2 is nice, but is significantly different. It features steel handles, and "lower" steel. Yes, the FL2 is cheaper. But, you can find good deals on the 750 - very close to the same price.

I believe newgraham.com also still has the CE in stock.

-- Rob
 
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