Benchmade 710 M390

jfindon

jfindon

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I know this was a limited run, but on their site they list "Knifeworks exclusive". Was this a different run, or were they actually all sent to Knifeworks? It doesn't say out of stock there but I find it hard to believe it's not by now. I'm pretty ticked I missed out on this because I want another 710 in plain edge, but I never knew it was such a short run. Hopefully I can still find one new somewhere.
 
jfindon said:
I know this was a limited run, but on their site they list "Knifeworks exclusive". Was this a different run, or were they actually all sent to Knifeworks? It doesn't say out of stock there but I find it hard to believe it's not by now. I'm pretty ticked I missed out on this because I want another 710 in plain edge, but I never knew it was such a short run. Hopefully I can still find one new somewhere.
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I don't think it's a limited run in that only a select number will be made. It is actually a dealer exclusive, meaning that those knives will only be available at that site. How long those knives are produced is up to the dealer. :)
 
There was an initial limited run that was serial numbered, and available in both satin and black blade finishes. The one that's on their site now is not limited or numbered; it's an ongoing dealer exclusive.
 
The original 710-1 was numbered. All sold out. KW did a second run 710-2. Same knife. Not numbered. Buy one. Great deal!
 
Yeah, it's a regular issue at KW. I paid $50 more for my "numbered" version, which I only bought because I thought those would be the only ones in M390 available. I would have preferred to save the $50 and lose the numbering. It's an amazing steel. Stays razor sharp for a very long time. At it's current price, it's a great deal.
 
Awesome, thanks guys. I've really been wanting to get another 710 in plain edge. My current is a combo edge (and my first knife purchase from back then) and I thought I'd like it more than plain, but now I prefer plain edge. I watched a video someone made here where he cut cardboard for about 5 minutes, then sliced through paper like butter still and it made me want this steel.
 
After ordering an m390 BM 710 recently and talking with the folks at Knifeworks, my understanding is that no more will be shipped to Knifeworks after December.
 
whp said:
After ordering an m390 BM 710 recently and talking with the folks at Knifeworks, my understanding is that no more will be shipped to Knifeworks after December.
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Well crap. I was trying to decide on which I should buy first: the knife, or new cologne. This makes it a bit more difficult.
 
I just ordered one. I liked my M390 AFCK so much, I decided that another Axis locked M390 folder would not be a bad thing. I ordered Saturday, it shipped out today. I'm excited! Now, if I could only order a satin AFCK in M390, I'd be a happy camper!
 
jfindon said:
Well crap. I was trying to decide on which I should buy first: the knife, or new cologne. This makes it a bit more difficult.
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You're on a knife website talking about knives. You can't cut stuff with cologne. The cologne will always be there to buy later. You can attract girls with personality and deodorant. Easy choice.
 
jfindon said:
Awesome, thanks guys. I've really been wanting to get another 710 in plain edge. My current is a combo edge (and my first knife purchase from back then) and I thought I'd like it more than plain, but now I prefer plain edge. I watched a video someone made here where he cut cardboard for about 5 minutes, then sliced through paper like butter still and it made me want this steel.
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Yep, it's an excellent steel -- I've used my M390 Spyderco Mules a ton. I think you'll really like it. :)
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
You're on a knife website talking about knives. You can't cut stuff with cologne. The cologne will always be there to buy later. You can attract girls with personality and deodorant. Easy choice.
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And knives give you scars! Chicks dig scars!
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
You're on a knife website talking about knives. You can't cut stuff with cologne. The cologne will always be there to buy later. You can attract girls with personality and deodorant. Easy choice.
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This made me chuckle, especially the part in bold. :D
 
jnevill said:
Man, i ordered my 710-2 back in MAY, still no delivery!
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That's really weird. KW is usually very good about clearly indicating when something is a back-/pre-order item. So even though the 710-2 doesn't have anything on the page about them being unavailable, they're actually backordered?
 
I'm totally satisfied with my D2 710 , but I must say the M390 710 is probably the best bang for the buck you can get for 150$ .
 
neuron said:
That's really weird. KW is usually very good about clearly indicating when something is a back-/pre-order item. So even though the 710-2 doesn't have anything on the page about them being unavailable, they're actually backordered?
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I'd like to know more info too. I also didn't see anything about it being backordered on their page.
 
I was thinking about the 710 M390 a while back. Then I heard of the Spyderco Military M390/CF run, and decided that for 70$ more, I could forget about the 710.
 
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