Benchmade 171 Chopper CPM-M4

That is a very cool looking knife in an interesting steel. I do, however, hope they also turn out a model with something of a point.
 
Very interesting. I wonder why it doesn't have a forward lanyard hole. The bladesports main message is safety. Eye protection and safety lanyard is required.
 
John Frankl said:
That is a very cool looking knife in an interesting steel. I do, however, hope they also turn out a model with something of a point.
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$300 (MSRP) would be a cheap starting point.
Think of what you could do with a Krein regrind on this thing.
 
GrinderMcgee said:
Very interesting. I wonder why it doesn't have a forward lanyard hole. The bladesports main message is safety. Eye protection and safety lanyard is required.
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The knife does have a foreword lanyard. The rivets in the handle are actually lanyard holes.

There has been a lot of questions about the competition knives not having points. I agree, the aesthetic of a point on a knife is nice. But we at BladeSports are trying to promote knife as tool. So we do not have stabbing events. Therefore without the need for points, and the desire to design a tool toward the purpose of winning competitions many knives have gone pointless. Not having a point gives the designer more material to play with in making a heavier chopper.

respectfully,
Jose Diaz
 
Jose Diaz said:
The knife does have a foreword lanyard. The rivets in the handle are actually lanyard holes.

There has been a lot of questions about the competition knives not having points. I agree, the aesthetic of a point on a knife is nice. But we at BladeSports are trying to promote knife as tool. So we do not have stabbing events. Therefore without the need for points, and the desire to design a tool toward the purpose of winning competitions many knives have gone pointless. Not having a point gives the designer more material to play with in making a heavier chopper.

respectfully,
Jose Diaz
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It (broad tip/no point) also leaves more material (weight) at the tip where it is most effective for chopping.

Very interesting knife and concept (to offer it on the open market and not treat it like a goofy specialty item). These Bladesport events are fascinating to watch. I can understand "regular guys" like me wanting a tool like this to try their skills out...though my wife/friends will probably roll their eyes when I start setting up the course in the backyard.
 
unit said:
It (broad tip/no point) also leaves more material (weight) at the tip where it is most effective for chopping.

Very interesting knife and concept (to offer it on the open market and not treat it like a goofy specialty item). These Bladesport events are fascinating to watch. I can understand "regular guys" like me wanting a tool like this to try their skills out...though my wife/friends will probably roll their eyes when I start setting up the course in the backyard.
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My wife at first rolled her eyes, then became surprisingly supportive. I think she enjoys that I've found another athletic event to be involved in.

I have plans and specs on the table to share if any one is interested. Having a set of table is only the first step on your path to the dark side...

Um, I mean, allows you to have events in your area. :D

respectfully,
Jose Diaz
 
The cleaver is an effective kitchen tool. But at 23-25 oz. the knife would be a bit cumbersome in the kitchen.

respectfully,
Jose Diaz
 
Jose Diaz said:
The cleaver is an effective kitchen tool. But at 23-25 oz. the knife would be a bit cumbersome in the kitchen.

respectfully,
Jose Diaz
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CPM-M4 steel would not be a good choice for a kitchen knnife IMO. It wold get stained and possibly damaged with the various acidities and other chemicals in foods.

That does, on the other hand, look like an excellent zombie slayer! I'd have one of those and a Spyderco Rocksalt/Warrior for that task.:eek:
 
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