Benchmade 15016 initial review (thoughts)

[GT86]

Good afternoon everyone,
This is going to be my first post/review/entrance to the forum. I'm a long time lurker. without further ado.

I recently got my hands on a 15016 first run knife. I haven't had a chance to put it through the paces I normally do but here is a quick (hopefully) review and initial thoughts.

-Absolutely beautiful knife: I love the dymond wood is very nice in appearance and touch. Satin finish looks sharp. Blade shape looks usable.
-It looked bigger in the pictures: While I took the good old tape measure out to confirm dimension the product pictures are deceptive.
-Leather holster is very well made
-Came almost shaving sharp: After a couple passes on my stones it was perfect

I have been testing its the ergonomics on multiple lengths of paracord strung between two vices and I am happy to say for my medium-large hands its quiet comfortable. I look forward to giving a more in-depth review once I take it out in the back country in a few weeks.

Because this thread would be worthless without pics...



I will shoot a few more pics once I can get some decent lighting.

 

[Indianbladenoob]

Nice blade. Sort of like the Snody Activator almost. I regret not throwing down for that knife when it was available.

BTW the GT86 is fr the Sciotoyobaru isn't it? I own one too and it makes me smile every time I drive.

 

[GT86]

Nice blade. Sort of like the Snody Activator almost. I regret not throwing down for that knife when it was available.

BTW the GT86 is fr the Sciotoyobaru isn't it? I own one too and it makes me smile every time I drive.

Yes it is the sciotoyobaru and it has the same effect on me every time I drive mine! And if you get the chance I think you will like the 15016 as well.