Benchmade 482 Megumi

wttam · Jul 1, 2012

I got this last week and thought I would share a few pictures. This is my first post so I hope everything displays correctly.

I work in an office and wanted something that wouldn't be out of place and this looks the part.

Edit: Hopefully the pictures work this time.

Piper Maru · Jul 1, 2012

Well I am not so sure the pictures worked, also that is a great knife.

fishface5 · Jul 1, 2012

http://www.benchmade.com/products/482
pricey but looks nice
I will be interested in hearing how people like it after using for several months

razorsdescent · Jul 2, 2012

I really like the look of it, kinda ultra modern. reminds me of the eames lounge chair. Really like it.

kokkionglow · Jul 2, 2012

hi. is the blade centering good for this one? i have recieved the sister model Shoki 480 but the blade centering is bad, all the way to one side.

wttam · Jul 2, 2012

Blade Centering is great. It's a small but solid knife.

philwar · Jul 2, 2012

Love the blade shape, handle doesn't work so well for me, but I am definitely interested. A darker handle and it would be awesome.

aquaman67 · Jul 2, 2012

Very nice knife.

Perfect for an office setting.

marcinek · Jul 2, 2012

Nice! :thumbup:

Congrats and enjoy.

fatherleadfoot · Jul 2, 2012

I bought a 480-1 shoki because I had neither an m390 blade nor a really upscale gentleman's knife. While the knife seems great, I can't seem to get away from my 940. Even at work I never feel the 940 is under dressed. I can't carry then both because having one knife is weird enough to most.

wttam · Jul 3, 2012

The 940 is a nice knife and I've handled one a few times but it's just a little large to carry in dress slacks for me. The 480 and the 483 were a little more comfortable for daily use.

fatherleadfoot · Jul 3, 2012

wttam said:
The 940 is a nice knife and I've handled one a few times but it's just a little large to carry in dress slacks for me. The 480 and the 483 were a little more comfortable for daily use.

I can see that. I don't wear dress slacks at work though. What I carry is based on what is sheeple approved.

arty · Jul 3, 2012

How secure is the Naklock? I have been skeptical about these locks since reading about some that slip.

grins000 · Jul 3, 2012

at one time I had 2 with the naklock, they were fine. the 480's are really slim, which I favor though this 482 looks sweet. any in-hand shots??

Aidansdaddy17 · Jul 3, 2012

How is the detent and blade retention? I have been wanting to purchase this knife. I have heard about lock failures and weak retention.

wttam · Jul 3, 2012

For my use around the office, the nac-lok is fine but I don't use it for heavy cutting jobs. I'll take a few pictures in hand when I get home from work tonight.

wttam · Jul 4, 2012

I've not had problems with blade retention but I've only had the 482 for one week and it's seen little use. I also have the 480 and I've had no problems with it.