Double Edge Dave
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I am not a good knife reviewer. I'll leave that to the likes of Dexter and Anthony. I have really come to love the new 770 though.
It's small(~3") size and carbon fiber handle make it easy for shirt pocket carry. The clip is at the opposite end of the pivot and at the very end of the handle. The handle butt is very small in profile and it looks very much like a pen in the pocket to the uninitiated. The scaled down Axis Lock gives me a confidence in it that I normally do not associate with smaller knives like the BM 330 Mini Mel. The handle length is perfect for my ham-fists because my pinkie finger rolls in behind the end of the knife for added support when holding it in the sabre grip.
I have found a favorite way of carrying it is clipped to my shirt,centered at about nip level.It hides nicely in behind a tie there and is even useful in holding the tail in place.This also works for pocketless polo style shirts, since that is where a lot of people carry pens. It is super easy to draw with either hand from there.
When I first saw the 770,I was not that impressed. It just seemed like another in a long line of small knives.After carrying it for almost a month now, I revel in its concept and execution. Benchmade has another winner on its hands.It is the perfect back-up/ light utility knife.
David
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AKTI# A000150
NC Custom Knifemakers Guild member
NC Knife Knuts member
It's small(~3") size and carbon fiber handle make it easy for shirt pocket carry. The clip is at the opposite end of the pivot and at the very end of the handle. The handle butt is very small in profile and it looks very much like a pen in the pocket to the uninitiated. The scaled down Axis Lock gives me a confidence in it that I normally do not associate with smaller knives like the BM 330 Mini Mel. The handle length is perfect for my ham-fists because my pinkie finger rolls in behind the end of the knife for added support when holding it in the sabre grip.
I have found a favorite way of carrying it is clipped to my shirt,centered at about nip level.It hides nicely in behind a tie there and is even useful in holding the tail in place.This also works for pocketless polo style shirts, since that is where a lot of people carry pens. It is super easy to draw with either hand from there.
When I first saw the 770,I was not that impressed. It just seemed like another in a long line of small knives.After carrying it for almost a month now, I revel in its concept and execution. Benchmade has another winner on its hands.It is the perfect back-up/ light utility knife.
David
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AKTI# A000150
NC Custom Knifemakers Guild member
NC Knife Knuts member