Benchmade 750 Pinnacle?

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So first time I have ever heard of this knife is when someone offered it to me on a trade. I have attempted to find info on this knife with no luck. That leaves me with a few questions, is this knife any good I would be using it as EDC, also what would it be valued at, I cant find any info even on Benchmades website. So basicly Im looking for just any info you have on this knife specificly is it a hard work knife and whats it worth.
 
I had one it was a little on the big side for my living and working NYC to use as an EDC. BUt really liked the knife. I end up selling it back before they were discontinued. I have seen them on ebay NIB condition selling for as much as $185
 
Depending on condition of the knife and if is is plain edge or combo edge, the price will very. FOr a wll used knife with combo edge, I would say somewhere around $100. If it is like new with plain edge, I would say somewhere around $200.

I have never owned one, but I know they are solid knives. They are made with titanium slabs, so that is always a plus. I am not sure of the steel used, but I think it is ATS34 which is a good steel.

They have not been made for years hints the lack of info on them. If you have a change to get one, I would. If you decide you don't like it, you will not have a problem selling/trading it.

Best of luck.
John
 
D_A,

Search Google images, you'll come up with a ton of hits. If memory serves, it's a 3.75" 154CM blade, Titanium framelock, around 5 oz., or just under.

Heck of a knife, very much in the Sebenza's territory when it comes to aesthetics.

If it's in good shape I'd jump on it. They bring a premium, and for good reason--a desirable knife, long discontinued.

Best,

Heekma
 
It's 3.5", not 3.75" and it is one of my most favorite knives. I probably own 30 Spydercos, but the knife that is always clipped to my work pants is my Pinnacle. It's often referred to as 'the poor man's Sebenza'. You will find fewer knives better suited for continuous duty. This one has seen a lot of action under harsh conditions with not so much as a whimper.

Here's pix of mine (modified for tip-up carry)

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750mod.jpg


There were two versions made. The one above is an early model. The later production ones had a much wider lock bar. I think the difference is more aesthetic than functional, as my lock has never shown even a hint of weakness. The bottom one in this photo is my spare that i bought when I realized how much I really liked my 750.

DSC_4312.jpg
 
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Well I just accepted the trade for it so hopefully I got a good deal and will like this knife, will post agin once it arrives hopefully by monday.
 
A friend of mine bought one new about eleven years ago when we were teenagers, he used it hard every day for years and last I knew it's still solid, looks like hell but usable.

Tough knife.
 
elkins45 said:
It's 3.5", not 3.75" and it is one of my most favorite knives. I probably own 30 Spydercos, but the knife that is always clipped to my work pants is my Pinnacle. It's often referred to as 'the poor man's Sebenza'. You will find fewer knives better suited for continuous duty. This one has seen a lot of action under harsh conditions with not so much as a whimper.

Here's pix of mine (modified for tip-up carry)

750.jpg


750mod.jpg


There were two versions made. The one above is an early model. The later production ones had a much wider lock bar. I think the difference is more aesthetic than functional, as my lock has never shown even a hint of weakness. The bottom one in this photo is my spare that i bought when I realized how much I really liked my 750.

DSC_4312.jpg
Click to expand...

nice mod! :thumbup: that was my major dislike! otherwise a very solid knife!:)
 
The 750 was made in the '98 to '99 range, and done in ATS-34 with thick Ti handle slabs/lock. Rock solid lockup, easy to sharpen recurve...IMO it's still one of the finest Ti framelocks made.
 
elkins45 said:
It's 3.5", not 3.75" and it is one of my most favorite knives. I probably own 30 Spydercos, but the knife that is always clipped to my work pants is my Pinnacle. It's often referred to as 'the poor man's Sebenza'. You will find fewer knives better suited for continuous duty. This one has seen a lot of action under harsh conditions with not so much as a whimper.

Here's pix of mine (modified for tip-up carry)

750.jpg


750mod.jpg


There were two versions made. The one above is an early model. The later production ones had a much wider lock bar. I think the difference is more aesthetic than functional, as my lock has never shown even a hint of weakness. The bottom one in this photo is my spare that i bought when I realized how much I really liked my 750.

DSC_4312.jpg
Click to expand...



I went through about 4 of these back in the day. I had some lock issues with all 4 of them. Lock slipping, not going over far enough and allowing vertical blade play were the main problem. I did think that the later models with the wider lock were a bit more stable due to a greater surface area being covered. I also had just purchased a large Sebenza at the time so it was a sorta unfair comparision. At the time I just thought that BM had not figured out the mechanics of the framelock as this was their first. When the Skirmish came out though, any framelock problems BM may have had were eradicated as the Skirmish was as goos a framelock as I had seen.
 
:thumbup: Thanks for sharing your pictures. I really like the looks of a well loved and used knife.

elkins45 said:
It's 3.5", not 3.75" and it is one of my most favorite knives. I probably own 30 Spydercos, but the knife that is always clipped to my work pants is my Pinnacle. It's often referred to as 'the poor man's Sebenza'. You will find fewer knives better suited for continuous duty. This one has seen a lot of action under harsh conditions with not so much as a whimper.

Here's pix of mine (modified for tip-up carry)

750.jpg


750mod.jpg


There were two versions made. The one above is an early model. The later production ones had a much wider lock bar. I think the difference is more aesthetic than functional, as my lock has never shown even a hint of weakness. The bottom one in this photo is my spare that i bought when I realized how much I really liked my 750.

DSC_4312.jpg
Click to expand...
 
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