Benchmade 710 owners

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pokeman

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I just bought a new BM 745 (mini-dejavoo) and it seems to be a very solid, very good quality knife....except I'm used to the Axis lock. I had a mini-grip but gave it to my son. I replaced it with the 745 but have found it just a bit bulky for edc...and i do miss my Axis lock. So....i'm going to buy another Benchmade with the Axis.

My question is....for all you 710 owners, what are your thoughts/impressions of the 710??? Pros and cons are welcome. It will be used for EDC...nothing specific. Thanks!!! Oh yeah....I'm also liking the Benchmade 943, so please feel free to compare or give your opinions, thoughts, differences between the 710 and the 943.
 
All pros, no cons. That's the truth on that.

D2 blade steel is great, ergo's are great, grippy handle, solid pocket clip, zero blade play, in all, there's nothing I would change.

There, go buy it.
 
compared to the mini dejavoo, the 710 is much heavier and larger. It isn't an open frame design, so cleaning is more of a hassle. The 710 is too big and heavy for me to EDC personally
 
i can see the 710 has a longer blade and...i can't remember, but also maybe a slightly longer handle than the mini dejavoo. however, isn't the 710 quite a bit thinner/flatter in the handle and therefore, wouldn't feel as bulky??? i guess i'm looking for something a little thinner in the handle so i can at least stick my hand in my pocket to reach some spare change when wearing tighter fitting levi's...without 'squeezing' my hand in the pocket.

seems i've read a review on the 710 saying the blade thickness isn't very substantial??? a little delicate??? also, something about the position of the thumb "stud" on the blade is quite close to the handle making it tougher to access to "flick the wrist" and open the blade.

also, the longer blade length doesn't allow for flicking it open easliy? is this true and will it be a problem for EDC? also, i'm not too sure what was meant by the comment of difficult to clean? please explain for a dummy.
 
Pros: thin, great materials, axislock, g10 is not so grippy that it will destroy your pants

Cons: Heavy, I dont like the recurve because it is quite hard to sharpen, but thats just me
 
The BM710 is an outstanding EDC, if you're ok with the blade length.
Pro:
RLR pretty much covered it. I would add...
It''s comfortable to use and to carry.
Sturdy
Looks good

Con:
The recurved blade is a little more difficult to sharpen.
At least the inside curve near the handle takes a little more care to sharpen.

The BM943 is very nice but a more slender blade. I like it a lot.
Pro:
Nice blade length
Very comfortable to hold and use
Looks good
Easy to sharpen.
Aluminum handle shaped nicely

Con
The blade is more slender and maybe not the best for a hard use EDC.

Here is a pic showing the 710, 941, and some other knives to give an idea of the sizes.

BM705
Small Classic Sebenza
BM943
Large Classic Sebanza
BM710
 
pokeman said:
i can see the 710 has a longer blade and...i can't remember, but also maybe a slightly longer handle than the mini dejavoo. however, isn't the 710 quite a bit thinner/flatter in the handle and therefore, wouldn't feel as bulky??? i guess i'm looking for something a little thinner in the handle so i can at least stick my hand in my pocket to reach some spare change when wearing tighter fitting levi's...without 'squeezing' my hand in the pocket.

seems i've read a review on the 710 saying the blade thickness isn't very substantial??? a little delicate??? also, something about the position of the thumb "stud" on the blade is quite close to the handle making it tougher to access to "flick the wrist" and open the blade.

also, the longer blade length doesn't allow for flicking it open easliy? is this true and will it be a problem for EDC? also, i'm not too sure what was meant by the comment of difficult to clean? please explain for a dummy.
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The BM710 doesn't take up much room clipped to your pocket. It is an easy to live with EDC. Not a problem slipping your
hand in your pocket to get keys, etc.

Of the two knives the 943 is the easiest to flick open. But, to me, the 710 is very easy to flick open.

I've used a BM710 for years. It is plenty sturdy. However, if you want to a folding pry bar you might prefer a Strider GB.

Rich
 
Personally, I'd take the 710. It's sits narrow in the pocket & with a nearly 4" blade, that's a plus. Also, I prefer G-10 scales. It's grippier & won't look as bad as the use piles on, like an aluminum handle will. As far as which is smoother, that could be just cleaning & "tuning up" the knife, I think you'll be happy with the axis-lock on the 710.

The only negative I found with the 710, was that there isn't much of a finger guard. If you were stabbing something & using quite a bit of force, you'll have to be VERY carefull, because the 710 doesn't have much of an upsweep near the blade. That's just my opinion, though.

Good luck with your choice.
 
The Benchmade 710 is an awesome knife for EDC. I own several and would pick up another if I got the chance. One poster said it was too large and/or heavy for his personal taste as an EDC, but I really feel the opposite. In jeans, the 710 seems to melt away. I never notice it an annoying way, and I don't feel it's too heavy. Maybe when wearing sweats or lighter fabric shorts during the summer it's a bit heavy, but not in pants. The blade shape is awesome (I like a little recurve) and the handle is really comfy. The D2 steel is all positives for me. I like the finish, the edge, the retention. An all around wonderful folder and one of Benchmade's finest products IMO. Don't hesitate.

Cheers,
Jon
 
If you found the 745 a bit bulky for EDC you will definitely find the 710 too large.

I very rarely carry mine for EDC, prefering to carry something a little more compact: a 943, Mini Grip, Mini Presidio, 705, Mini RSK etc.
I highly recommend the 943 as a perfect knife for edc.
 
i've found the 710 to be perfect for edc, because of the compact handle and the nice blade-to-handle ratio
I only wish that Benchmade's g10 was as grippy as Spyderco's g10
mine is a user that stays clipped to my backpack
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I bought a 710hs 7 1/2 years ago. Since then I've bought, sold, given away, and traded more knives than I can count on my fingers and toes, including other Benchmades, Spydercos, CRKTs, Cold Steel, Microtech, Sebenza, etc. The 710 sees more pocket time than all of the others combined. It is as close to the perfect knife for me as any I've found. The size is perfect, blade to handle ratio is as good as they get, sturdy, flicks open easily, rides low in the pocket, and cuts very well.

I also have a 941D2CF (same shape as the 943) and it fits better in dress pants because of the size and weight, and would probably be more sheeple friendly. I have no complaints about it, really, it's a good knife, but I use the 710 more.
 
I have 710 in m2 and 940. I feel 710 is too big and too heavy for edc so I carry 940 every day. I am not a big guy though, 170 cm tall.
 
RLR said:
All pros, no cons. That's the truth on that.

D2 blade steel is great, ergo's are great, grippy handle, solid pocket clip, zero blade play, in all, there's nothing I would change.

There, go buy it.
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:thumbup:What he said
 
Heavy? the hell? 710 is NOT a heavy blade. And you can barely even tell it's in your pocket. Recurve is a pain to sharpen but no biggie.

Omega springs is the only thing I don't like about the 710.... or BM's period.
 
I like the 710 in the discontinued M2 steel, but am Ho Hum about the D2 and 154cm models. To me it comes down to length for your choice. A lot of places don't allow folders as long as the 710's. If you live in a place that allows it then give it serious consideration.

The "faults" mentioned such as the recurved blade making it more difficult to sharpen is true, but not to the extent it should scare you off. The knife is a modern classic. They are fairly easy to sell if you find you don't like it. They're still always in demand. That says a lot about it.

The 710M2 is probably my favorite benchmade. To me it is more practical than such beauties as the skirmish and rukus. Just my opinions. Joe
 
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