Axis Benchmade

Bionic589 · Jul 30, 2013

My knife collection is growing, but I don't have a Benchmade knife right now. I keep reading good things about the axis lock and have decided I want one.

I don't have any requirements other than axis lock.

What is the axis lock Benchmade that you recommend?

Blade-fiend · Jul 30, 2013

943, 810, 275or the classic 551 are all great choices among many others BM makes

Insipid Moniker · Jul 30, 2013

710 is a classic for a reason. Great blade to handle and weight to blade ratios, good looking, very smooth.

mrynecy · Jul 30, 2013

I would recommend something in the griptillian series (551 or 555) for a first BM.

JSMcustoms · Jul 30, 2013

After seeing the Griptillian go through this and come out with zero blade play in any direction, that's the one I'd recommend.

[video=youtube;HX3DjWc2Qjk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX3DjWc2Qjk[/video]

RevDevil · Jul 30, 2013

Let's see if we can get this moved to the Benchmade section.

Akcir · Jul 30, 2013

I have one Benchmade right now. It's the 950 Rift.

GreatSyxsuke · Jul 30, 2013

I own a 551 Griptilian. Best knife I have ever had, hands down. No blade play, opens fast and smooth, blade holds an edge for a long time. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get a BM.

Ernie1980 · Jul 30, 2013

I would start with a mini grip. Inexpensive knife, but very good. Plastic handles are kind of cheap feeling, but if you like the knife you can get new scales. A nice blade shape and decent steel are an added bonus to your first axis lock.

extrastout · Jul 30, 2013

Get the Griptilian.... because everyone likes the Griptilian...so you can't, not like it!!!!!

IMHO

Havana D · Jul 30, 2013

Insipid Moniker said:
710 is a classic for a reason. Great blade to handle and weight to blade ratios, good looking, very smooth.

This.

Jastab · Jul 30, 2013

940. Its a provwen design like the 710 that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It carries super nice in the pocket imo as well.

jkarp_53 · Jul 30, 2013

I offer these:

710
940
950
551
746
520

All are Axis-based, yet unique. I am biased towards the 710, but If there's a dealer somewhere close, the best advice would be to go and see how they handle personally. And every one of these are fully covered by a full lifetime warranty well proven by many of us.

pbcg · Jul 31, 2013

810 Contego
950 Rift
710
Excellent knives that will serve you well.

Hairlesstwinkie · Jul 31, 2013

746 is actually my favorite: plenty of belly for slicing, very smooth action, and very ergonomic.

P_Meticulous · Jul 31, 2013

Bionic589 said:
What is the axis lock Benchmade that you recommend?

Take your pick. I suggest picking up a catalog and choosing one that stands out to you.

R_einan · Jul 31, 2013

+1 on the 710 if you like a larger knife, its the original. The 810 and 275 are also excellent.

My personal bias is the 275, that's a knife that you just can't kill.

RE

Skimo · Jul 31, 2013

What size knife?

rhegolith · Jul 31, 2013

First post!

Bionic, I was in the same position 6 months ago that you are in now.
What I did was to go to a Benchmade dealer, who had a fairly good selection.
The guy there had been selling knives for 35 years.
I looked first at a mini- grip, and he began handing me knife after knife until one just felt terrific!
The specific knife I got that day doesn't matter. What helped me was to be able to look at a range of them and talk with someone who knew the product line.
Hopefully you will find your perfect knife!

I now have 6 Benchmade's, and am still very happy with that very first one.