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Benchmade 805 vs 710
- Thread starter spud8
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I have owned both, and for all-around work I prefer the 710. The 805 can do general utility work also, but I think it is a better SD folder. If Benchmade would re-introduce the 805 with a better blade steel, I think they would sell a ton of them, but I don't think it will happen.
The G-10 handles are fairly grippy but they won't tear your pants up like some others (Strider) will. If they are too rough you could always knock down the texturing a bit with some sandpaper.
The finish on both of them (older 154CM 710 and 440C 805) was a nice satin finish, not like the ceramic type on the newer Emerson that I have. I kind of prefer the satin type as I can always touch it up if it gets scratched up too bad.
The G-10 handles are fairly grippy but they won't tear your pants up like some others (Strider) will. If they are too rough you could always knock down the texturing a bit with some sandpaper.
The finish on both of them (older 154CM 710 and 440C 805) was a nice satin finish, not like the ceramic type on the newer Emerson that I have. I kind of prefer the satin type as I can always touch it up if it gets scratched up too bad.
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Although i cannot comment on the finish of the blade on the 710 since i have the coated M2 version, i can say that it is my go-to folder for just about everything. It's just a very practical knife with grippy G-10 handles, axis lock and plenty of cutting edge.
The g-10 is rough if you comapare it to the g-10 on a Kershaw Leek, but not quite as rough as the Strider as mentioned before.
The 805 has its qualities as well so i don't think you can go wrong either way.
The g-10 is rough if you comapare it to the g-10 on a Kershaw Leek, but not quite as rough as the Strider as mentioned before.
The 805 has its qualities as well so i don't think you can go wrong either way.
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I own both. The 710 is one of my very favorites; I thought I'd looove the 805, but in truth, it really hadn't grown on me.
The 710's G-10 is fairly smooth. Not polished, it has some texture; but it's not as grippy as, say Spyderco's textured G-10. The 805 seems a bit rougher, but that could just be because I've used the 710 a whole lot more!
Both of mine have satin-finished blades. The 710 has a slightly shinier finish, but both are quite nice looking.
The 710 packs the same edge length in a much more compact grip than the 805. The latter has the pivot set far back from the front of the handle, which makes for a better-supported pivot I suppose, but the 710 seems just as stable. There's no blade play in either.
The 805's grip has that deep finger choil, which makes it a bit more secure, but I find the 710's handle to be more versatile, more comfortable in various grips. The 710 also carries easier; the 805's "big black banana" shape takes up a lot of pocket, and it ends in a point that can be rather, er, uncomfortable in snug jeans.
The 710's G-10 is fairly smooth. Not polished, it has some texture; but it's not as grippy as, say Spyderco's textured G-10. The 805 seems a bit rougher, but that could just be because I've used the 710 a whole lot more!
Both of mine have satin-finished blades. The 710 has a slightly shinier finish, but both are quite nice looking.
The 710 packs the same edge length in a much more compact grip than the 805. The latter has the pivot set far back from the front of the handle, which makes for a better-supported pivot I suppose, but the 710 seems just as stable. There's no blade play in either.
The 805's grip has that deep finger choil, which makes it a bit more secure, but I find the 710's handle to be more versatile, more comfortable in various grips. The 710 also carries easier; the 805's "big black banana" shape takes up a lot of pocket, and it ends in a point that can be rather, er, uncomfortable in snug jeans.