Benchmade 755... Holding or selling

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Wrobelan

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Hello everyone. I was just wondering how many people out there have been happily using and retaining their mini pocket rockets. Have people noticed any issues with the knife? Also, how does it compare to the very well built "grail" knives that are so thoroughly discussed here (Sebenza, stryder, hinderer)? It is obvious what separates them, but I am just curious about how it has been holding up. Thanks for the responses.

Best.
 
Mine, clipless, has been an EDC for over a year and a half. It has opened mail, blister packs, cartons; broken down boxes; cut apples, etc; and cut out coupons at the grocery store checkout. I have resharpened it quite easily with a Sharpmaker. Great EDC! The frame lock engagement appears to be the same as the day I bought it. I'd be lost without it, so I am thinking about getting a 'spare' - while BM still makes them. Great knife - but it does pick up pocket change!

Stainz
 
Good to hear Stainz. Thanks for your thoughts. I have one on the way, and I am really looking forward to putting it to good use.
 
I have got one for a couple of years now. It did not see any pocket time at all. It is sort of not my type if talking about EDC. I carry knives on clip, under the belt. 755 is a bit too short and too stout at the same time. So would not be very convenient to carry and too easy to loose if carried this way. And the clip is proportionally short so is not too trustworthy from my point of view. The blade is certainly not a slicer - while all my EDC are at least reasonable slicers. I do not care about sharpened prybars some people like. Endura 4 with saber ground is not but it is very comfortable to carry so it qualifies as EDC, but it is probably the only exception so far.
It is nice knife, grate materials and so fourth. So it is just somewhere in the box...
 
I actually just got mine and have really been enjoying it. The blade is incredibly sharp and the edge retention has lived up to my expectations. The only issue that I've had with the knife is the locking mechanism. It passed the spine test, but I was a bit nervous about the 50-60% lockup. I disassembled the knife and worked the locking tab, and now it is at 90% or better. After two weeks the knife is holding up to the various jobs I've thrown at it. The M390 is definately a steel worth trying.

I hope these notes help, and I look forward to seeing other peoplea thoughts.

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