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Today Im walking whit the Benchmade 615 Mini Ruckus
Specs from Benchmade http://www.benchmade.com/products/615
Blade Length: 3.40"
Blade Thickness: 0.121"
Blade Material: S30V Premium Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Utility Drop-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Stud
Weight: 5.90oz. Pocket Clip: Black, Deep Pocket, Tip-Up
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.50"
Closed Length: 5.10"
Sheath Material: Sold Separately
Class: Blue
The knife handled
Lets cutting a 1 ½ inches branch
The cutting efficiency is just great, I will give a good 9,0/10
I have my branch
now Ill work it to made my walking stick
The handle of the walking stick
After working a bit the point too, the walking stick its ready
The handle is a bit weird, narrow at the end and whit his two finger grooves
speaking about the knifes handle, its very well in fit and finish, but not the best on comfort. Ill give a score of 7,0/10 at the handle in terms of ergonomic and comfort.
Its worth to mention that the clip is a bit weak, my feeling is that isnt the strongest I experienced
Final score: 16,0/20
Note: the final score is pretty affected by the handle weird shape, its a pity because the blade its just great. No doubt that using the knife whit a pair of gloves, the final score could be a lot higher, probably 18,0/20
Conclusions: the Benchmade Mini Ruckus is really well made, whit an high level of fit and finish. The cutting efficiency is really good, unfortunately the handle its not at the same level. Great knife to use whit a pair of gloves.
Time to come back home
at my dinner
Ciao,
Alfredo
Specs from Benchmade http://www.benchmade.com/products/615
Blade Length: 3.40"
Blade Thickness: 0.121"
Blade Material: S30V Premium Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Utility Drop-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Stud
Weight: 5.90oz. Pocket Clip: Black, Deep Pocket, Tip-Up
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.50"
Closed Length: 5.10"
Sheath Material: Sold Separately
Class: Blue
The knife handled
Lets cutting a 1 ½ inches branch
The cutting efficiency is just great, I will give a good 9,0/10
I have my branch
now Ill work it to made my walking stick
The handle of the walking stick
After working a bit the point too, the walking stick its ready
The handle is a bit weird, narrow at the end and whit his two finger grooves
speaking about the knifes handle, its very well in fit and finish, but not the best on comfort. Ill give a score of 7,0/10 at the handle in terms of ergonomic and comfort.
Its worth to mention that the clip is a bit weak, my feeling is that isnt the strongest I experienced
Final score: 16,0/20
Note: the final score is pretty affected by the handle weird shape, its a pity because the blade its just great. No doubt that using the knife whit a pair of gloves, the final score could be a lot higher, probably 18,0/20
Conclusions: the Benchmade Mini Ruckus is really well made, whit an high level of fit and finish. The cutting efficiency is really good, unfortunately the handle its not at the same level. Great knife to use whit a pair of gloves.
Time to come back home
at my dinner
Ciao,
Alfredo
