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I have a 672 and find it to be a fine knife. A local shop had a 670 and 672 and I kept passing on them to get other knives. Finally I did a search here and researched the knives. There seemed to be very inconsistent opinions on both knives (more consistently positive on the 672, BTW) and I found some issues that seemd to come up with the knife other than design preferences and a dislike of the 670 scales. Mentioned were issues involving a very stiff release on the blade AO, blade play, and blade centering. These issues seemed to have presented themselves early on with the knife with mention of them not so much as the knives went through production. It seemed to me that either BM ironed these issues out or it was a QC problem. Knowing what to look for I looked at the 670 and 672 that were here locally. I was more in favor of the 672, but I hadn't ruled out the 670. I wasn't going to buy either knife without an actual inspection first.
The 672 with D2 in the shop was the last one. None of the problems were present with the knife. The lock-up was perfect with zero blade play and a perfectly centered blade. The blade opened easily and smoothly with completely acceptable resistance before the AO engaged. Some folks had complained of sore thumbs from the unduly hard pressure necessary to engage the AO, but mine is easy and smooth and on par with my Barrage. The 670 was the same, issue free, but the blade didn't snap open with the same authority as the 672. This might just have been a pivot screw adjustment issue on the 670. I may well go back for it eventually. I don't mind the 670 scales that much and I find the SS bolster to be an interesting look.
To sum it up, after having done the research I was only comfortable with acquiring the 672 in person after a complete inspection. The knife is among my favorites. I don't even mind the beehive thumbstud. The only issue was a rattle that was handled by tightening the set screw holding the torsion bar.
I think that there are several factors why this knife isn't as popular as it might be, but for some of us it has turned out to be an excellent knife.
The 672 with D2 in the shop was the last one. None of the problems were present with the knife. The lock-up was perfect with zero blade play and a perfectly centered blade. The blade opened easily and smoothly with completely acceptable resistance before the AO engaged. Some folks had complained of sore thumbs from the unduly hard pressure necessary to engage the AO, but mine is easy and smooth and on par with my Barrage. The 670 was the same, issue free, but the blade didn't snap open with the same authority as the 672. This might just have been a pivot screw adjustment issue on the 670. I may well go back for it eventually. I don't mind the 670 scales that much and I find the SS bolster to be an interesting look.
To sum it up, after having done the research I was only comfortable with acquiring the 672 in person after a complete inspection. The knife is among my favorites. I don't even mind the beehive thumbstud. The only issue was a rattle that was handled by tightening the set screw holding the torsion bar.
I think that there are several factors why this knife isn't as popular as it might be, but for some of us it has turned out to be an excellent knife.
!, Benchmade doesn't have that many knives!!! Color me impressed:thumbup:. Wow.......
