Benchmade 710 vs. 520

[Jpalmer1988]

I'm trying to pick one and can't decide. It'll be used as my edc when I'm deployed. I'm leaning towards the 710 but wish it was still made in 154CM. Which would you pick and why ?

 

[Kaizen1]

I personally don't like the 710 very much, so I'd go with the 520. I'm not a fan of recurves. The 710 is lighter and thinner so it should be easier to carry if that matters much to you.

 

[Reeek]

I personally don't like the 710 very much, so I'd go with the 520. I'm not a fan of recurves. The 710 is lighter and thinner so it should be easier to carry if that matters much to you.

Even though I do like the 710 (have three now (1 D2 and 2 154CM) with two Knifeworks exclusives coming)) it would be improved by leaps and bounds if the blade was more in the style of an Mcusta for sure

 

[440hard]

520 would be a better knife for deployment.

 

[Jake Bauer]

520 would be a better knife for deployment.

+1. It has a thicker, easier to hold onto handle, which is good for hard use.

 

[Tiny86]

I would go with the 520 for deployment. The 520 is extremely tough, has excellent grip retention, the blade is less corrosive and is easier to sharpen, it has good weight, and it is completely non reflective.

 

[Tiny86]

Even though I do like the 710 (have three now (1 D2 and 2 154CM) with two Knifeworks exclusives coming)) it would be improved by leaps and bounds if the blade was more in the style of an Mcusta for sure

Would those exclusives have anything to do with a 4 and an M?

 

[Reeek]

Yes