Axis Lock AFCK Scans

Dexter Ewing · Oct 31, 2001

This way ---> http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=175345

Cosmic Superchunk · Oct 31, 2001

Very cool!

BoyNhisDog · Oct 31, 2001

I have always liked the lines of the AFCK and now an Axis lock! Very nice.

OwenM · Oct 31, 2001

Have to ask-was the spacer improved (material-wise)?
I know I'll buy a couple regardless...

knifenerd · Oct 31, 2001

Thanks for the views, Dexter. BTW, nice article in the DEC. Blade mag.

Dexter Ewing · Oct 31, 2001

Owen - the spacer is the same ol' plastic one.

Dick - thanks for the compliment

Keith Montgomery · Oct 31, 2001

Very nice, too bad I don't care for Benchmade's company policies or I would buy one.

dePaul · Oct 31, 2001

Dexter, as you know the demand (pressure) for a knife like this has been guite severe from the Benchmade fans. Now, comparing to a 710. Which one do you prefer??

aerius · Oct 31, 2001

This kinda has me thinking, I'm wondering if I could transplant the blade on my M2 710 to the Axis AFCK handle? The best of both worlds to me, I like the 710 blade more but definately prefer the AFCK handle, doing a blade swap would make it too good.

Cosmic Superchunk · Oct 31, 2001

Originally posted by aerius
This kinda has me thinking, I'm wondering if I could transplant the blade on my M2 710 to the Axis AFCK handle? The best of both worlds to me, I like the 710 blade more but definately prefer the AFCK handle, doing a blade swap would make it too good.

In order to swap the blades, the 710's blade would have to fit into the AFCK's handle when closed (the spacer might get in the way), and the cut out for the Axis bar must match exactly for the blade to lock properly.

poboy · Oct 31, 2001

Anybody know if the 410 Stainless liners will make this more rigid than the old one? I think the original had titanium liners and the flexibility of the handle is my only complaint about it. And a very small one at that. Thanks.

Dexter Ewing · Oct 31, 2001

Originally posted by poboy
Anybody know if the 410 Stainless liners will make this more rigid than the old one? I think the original had titanium liners and the flexibility of the handle is my only complaint about it. And a very small one at that. Thanks.

Yes, more rigid. The liners are a bit thicker than those on the regular AFCK

Dexter Ewing · Oct 31, 2001

Originally posted by dePaul
Dexter, as you know the demand (pressure) for a knife like this has been guite severe from the Benchmade fans. Now, comparing to a 710. Which one do you prefer??

Heh, I have been one of the ones emailing and calling them about an Axis AFCK too

I'd prefer the AFCK. The handle feels more secure than that of the 710 due to the large finger recess. And the blade hole makes getting at the blade with either hand very easy.

Bronco · Oct 31, 2001

Great pics, Dex. Thanks!

Mi.Mike · Oct 31, 2001

Great long awaited knife.
But I need a mini.
I wonder if in the future there any plans for a mini?