Benchmade 330, comments?

[King of Groove]

I've been looking at the Benchmade 330. I need a knife to carry on my keychain or lanyard for general use. I was looking at some Spydercos also but most are either too little, or have too big a handle for my taste, and they are too wide. Any comments on the Mel Pardue/Benchmade 330 (The little Gentleman's knife) would be appreciated.

-Dave


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[Scarman]

I must say it is an awesome little knife.
Very unobtrusive, sheeple friendly, sharp and strong. I have large hands and the 330 fits my hands pretty well.
The lock up is strong and smooth and although you may experience a little side to side wobble, all you need to do is tighten up the pivot and you are good to go. I have not defeated the lock either and I have tested it pretty well.
I must say it is a good investment for the price.
Good luck.

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[Longden]

Great little knife. My first "hi-tech" blade I'd ever bought, and now my wife just gave me the pearl scale version for our anniversary (so I have two... G-10 and pearl).

ATS-34 drop-point blade with titanium liners almost as thick as the blade ... there'll be no travel of the liner across the tang with age (heck it's got nowhere else to go).

Pearl version doesn't have a hole for a keychain or lanyard, but you'd probably not want to scratch the scales anyway with the keys. The G-10 version is a rugged little bugger and does have the lanyard hole.

The smallishness does make it hard on some large hands, but it packs a decent 2-3/8" blade in a lightweight 3-3/8" (closed) and slim package. Don't expect the refinements of a William Henry, but this minimalist knife is a Gent that means business.

 

[Roger Blake]

I give it a thumbs up also. Its key chain knife for me. It has 2/3 length spacer which is more than can be said for the Umfaan or from what I hear of William Henry knives. This is important for a knife that is carried in your pocket with your change. Loose coins can dull your edge.

The 330 is thin. This is a plus and a minus. Plus for taking little space, minus for comfort if your going to do a lot of cutting at one time. The cornor of the tang extends beyond the back of the knife while opening it and some times hits my hand. Still its a nice little knife. The G-10 scales are nice and hold up well. The lockup is very secure. I would say its a frame lock more than a linerlock.