Benchmade 805 or 806?

i love my 806d2 (thanks Dann!). mine has been smoothed and polished along the perimeter (the slight chamfer is now rounded), and this only seems to aid in retention. it is more maneuverable to me than my coworker's 806.

the coating blows and then some. it would almost be okay if it didn't come off when you look at it funny. when mine gets uglier, i'm buffing it out.

i also don't care for the hole. i'd prefer a thumbstud anyday, or failing that, no opening device at all. since that would promote ****ing (i'm not even gonna say it), we can't have that! :p

the 805 is a nice-lookin' nice, and it's on my list. i'm in agreement with those who say get one, and then get the other. good times!

abe m.
 
Nakano 2 said:
...Benchmade needs to acknowledge and put into action that no matter what blade steel they use, ATS 34, 154 CM, 440C, M2 or D2, it must have a high and or hollow grind in order for them to cut efficiently! All other factors being equal, a thicker ground blade will simply never cut as good as a thinner high hollow!

N.
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I'm sure that Benchmade is very aware of the attributes of thicker versus thinner blade geometry. Not all knives are destined or designed to be great slicers. The Advanced Folding Combat Knife may have what appears to me as a saber grind in order to strengthen the tip and edge for fighting.

Knife steel is very relevant to blade geometry. A design that works in one steel might not do as well in another. The AFCK (800) was originally designed in ATS-34/154CM IIRC and was subsequently made in M-2 (mine's an 800HS). Then the 806 came out with the axis lock and D-2 steel, but basically the same blade profile. If that knife had originally been made in M-2 or if it was redesigned in S30V, the blade profile could be thinner with a higher grind; but it was originally made in ATS-34/154CM which is not as tough as either M-2 or S30V. OTOH, an 806 made with 440C may hold an okay edge, but it wouldn't have the toughness required in a fighting knife, it would be sorta like the uhh... 805 TSEK which is not designed as a fighting knife but might have better slicing attributes. Any 805 owners want to compare the two blade profiles?

Whatever, my opinion. I'm sure someone here has a better history of the AFCK than my limited recollection.
 
You cant go wrong with either , by a narrow margin I'd go 806D2 , minor wear on the black T doesn't worry me much , if it offends you a Scotch brite belt will remove it . I would be remiss if I didn't put in a plug for the 710HS in M2 , a true delight for the seasoned cutting freak ~!!
 
BM HAS TO RELEASE THIS KNIFE AS A PRODUCTION MODEL !

If it looks like I am yelling, it's because I am.
 
proguide said:
BM HAS TO RELEASE THIS KNIFE AS A PRODUCTION MODEL !

If it looks like I am yelling, it's because I am.
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I'll second/ third/ 522'nd that. All the one's I've seen or heard of have gone for megabucks. The oval hole on the 806 stinks. It's chamfered too much and doesn't look as nice as the round hole. And I've only seen 'em with the black blades. Otherwise, it's an almost perfect knife. I think a round hole 806 would be better than a 710. I've always loved the old AFCK's design/ blade profile.
 
moonwilson said:
I'll second/ third/ 522'nd that. All the one's I've seen or heard of have gone for megabucks. The oval hole on the 806 stinks. It's chamfered too much and doesn't look as nice as the round hole. And I've only seen 'em with the black blades. Otherwise, it's an almost perfect knife. I think a round hole 806 would be better than a 710. I've always loved the old AFCK's design/ blade profile.
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Well, you can count me in :)

I could live with G10 :), just make it production and under $150 (the Ebay one is really cool, but I can't afford it)
 
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