Benchmade 710

I've yet to hold a 710 but it's literally one of the most recommended benchmades, that and the 940. I own the 615,583 and 912. I think honestly the 615 is one of the best Benchmades I've held, it's great perfectly comfortable and a nice handle.
 
I've had a 710 D2 for a while. Sometimes it sits in the drawer as the newer, sexier knives get carried. But whenever I go back to the 710 I am reminded why it is a classic. I am always impressed with how small it carries for such a big knife. I have the Rift as well and carry that a lot. Can't go wrong with either.
 
The Mastiff said:
The 710 is a classic and everybody should have at least 1. One of the top 3 knives I've regretted having to sell was a 710 HS ( M2 steel , plain edge) that was kept NIB until the day I sold it . ( I had about 5 other M2 knives at the time)

Man I wish I had that knife back! The CPM M4 710 does just as well as M2 ever did at the hardnesses benchmade used but I still miss it like a lost family member.

Not many of the knives I've gotten rid of over the years have that effect on me.

Joe/raleigh
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All the BM knives mentioned are excellent choices.Mastiff,I'm not sure if you are aware that Knifeworks has a Limited Edition exclusive 710 with Bohler M390 steel. Pre-order are still open.
 
I picked up a 710 two weeks ago and have been EDC'n it everyday. I think it's everything its cracked up to be. I haven't had any problems sharpening it on my paper wheels. Like they've been saying a big blade with a small carry:thumbup:
 
The 710 rocks but the factory edge needs some work to really shine. When I first got mine I read this excellent thread by Joe Talmadge.

I do something very similar with mine. The curve closest to the handle has a steeper (15 - 20 degree per side edge) that is slightly toothy. That area of the blade is great for cutting things like rope and since it's the part of the blade where the most force can be applied it's nice to have a slightly thicker grind. That area tapers gently into a polished 10 - 12 degree per side edge which will whittle hair nicely. Doing this really leverages the advantages of a recurved blade. I'd carry and use it more often if it weren't for the fact that it is essentially a gravity knife (I can swing the blade out easily with just a quick jerk of the handle) and as such it is illegal to carry here in the city.

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Good shot & link theonew. Sick of safe queens - I like to see a blade with a little bit of use on it. :thumbup:
 
It's difficult for me to believe that the recurve on the 710 is pronounced enough to make much difference in cutting. The recurve does make it more difficult to sharpen and reprofile. The RSK or Military with their thinner edges will cut better than the 710 in almost any circumstance.
 
Twindog said:
It's difficult for me to believe that the recurve on the 710 is pronounced enough to make much difference in cutting. The recurve does make it more difficult to sharpen and reprofile. The RSK or Military with their thinner edges will cut better than the 710 in almost any circumstance.
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I just read that Joe Tallmadge linked post on sharpening the 710, very informative. Check it out if you have time it's very old but very relevant.

I agree with your observations but then look at the bevel that the knives come in. All edges being profiled equally, I doubt there'd be any noticeable difference. Maybe that's wrong but I have a re-profiled 710 that slices as well as my military - IMO it does anyway.
 
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