Benchmade 806D2 Review.

[Django606]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could post a review for the BM 806. It would be greatly appreciated

 

[Will P.]

I've used one for a long time.
Hands down, one of the best knives made for its price point. The axis lock is superior, of course, and very smooth, and there is no need for me to go on at length. The handle is a bit longer than some people think is necessary, but it is comforatble and secure in a variety of grips (including, for me at least, pikal). The blade is fairly thin, but is tough due to being saber ground. Despite the said saber grind, the thinnest of the blade and the grain quality of the D2 steel make the knife and excellent slicer. The tip is nicely clipped and very sharp.
If the knife is at your price point and is the sort of knife you want, you won't regret buying it. I know many more expensive knives that will not compete with the AFCK preformance-wise.

 

[proguide]

I just recieved mine yesterday. What a knife! I've been a fan of D2 for a long time now and it's good to get back to it. I've been using my Manix for a few months now but I think the AFCK will replace it. It's a big comfortable knife, and the axis lock is pretty slick (my first). Everything on this knife is very well thought out and executed. I am a VERY picky person. I do have a question for the rest of you. What is the little symbol under the D2 on the back of the blade?

I'm pretty sure this will be my new work knife. You won't be let down.

 

[Ritt]

What is the little symbol under the D2 on the back of the blade?

I think Benchmade switched to a new blade coating recently, and that little symbol is an abbreviation for the new coating. It is damned small though.

 

[Planterz]

Yeah, it says "BK1" (the 1 is extremely small), for BenchKote 1. Much tougher than the old BT2, but probably not as tough as TiN or boron oxide (certainly not as tough as DLC). It's more for corrosion resistance than scratch resistance (which'll be very evident the first time you cut cardboard with it).

(From my 710HS)

 

[proguide]

I guess if I would have looked at it a little closer, I would have seen that

 

[rcoulas]

Hi I've had my 806D2 for a little over a week now and I really like it. At first it seemed big but I like the size of the handle. The blade shape and thickness makes a good all around worker. Don't get too hung up on the size as it carrys very well with a thin profile. The axis lock is very smooth and solid. The only thing that I haven't got used to is the lock is silent when it engages, this for me is hard to get used to because I have carried a liner lock for the last 12 years. The liner makes a very distictive click when it engages. This is not a fault of the knife but a habit I have to overcome. My other EDC has G-10 handle scales as well and they have stood up to years of use with no ill effects. The 806 is a great knife all around.

Randy

 

[tim8557]

My internal hard drive (brain) is pretty well filled up, so I have a tough time with all of the BM numbering systems. What I do know, is that I have both a BM Griptillian and Mini-Griptillian in D2 Steel and I like them extremely well. I have reprofiled both to under 30 degrees inclusive with my Edge Pro and then 30 degrees for the primary edge. I little light stropping or occasional honing on the Sharpmaker UF stones on the 30 degree setting is about all they need.

I just purchased about a month ago the Spyderco Caly Jr in ZDP-189 which absolutley blew me away with how OOB sharp it was. It also, seems to be destruction proof.

Over a period of time, I should be able to determine which is the superior steel from an everyday usage standpoint.

 

[marauder220]

I can't say enough good things about the 806D2. I've been using one since they first came out and have had zero issues with them. This model, in particular, has really sold me on the AXIS lock mechanism. I've used it in a variety of environments, dirt, sand, etc. I've also "spine-whacked" them as hard as I possibly could without any failure or movement of any kind. My oldest sample is now retired as I broke about 3/4 off the blade while working. I usually carry 2 806's one righty and one lefty, and I also have several spares in different configurations. I've put the 806 through all possible daily uses and some abuses as well. I've pried, torqued, etc etc all without any problems to date aside from the blade that broke which was 100% my own fault. It's an ideal EDC in my opinion, and the new BK coating is a little better than the previous, but still shows wear rather quickly IMO.

 

[Nathan S]

I had one, briefly. It's a well-made knife, but the handle just didn't work for my hands (too long and skinny). I find the 710 to be much more comfortable, but this, of course, is just a matter of personal taste.