Benchmade 810 Contego

Let's not bash Cypress. He has stated his intention to test. Even Ankerson does it as well (or rather, did. I heard he's stopped doing that hard use test). Manix 2 was improved based on his feedback.

Glad to know which part of the knife is the weak link, even though i don't like the overall design ;).
 
you find yourself somewhere you didn't expect to be, with only one tool to do the job and that tool happens to be a folder... that's when you use a folder to baton
 
Good review. I have a feeling your probably a funny guy to be around. And I personally like reviews that show extreme use. It may not be realistic or what it's made to do but "I"enjoy them. Also Who ever designed the handle must have had a bad experience with dropping a knife.
 
HOLY CRAP... After being pounded through an oak 2x4 for over 30 seconds, that knife STILL shaves effortlessly. I am so glad i got a contego!
 
Grampa said:
While I agree with and practice the "only baton a folder unlocked", note that Benchmade has several videos of them batoning folders in locked position, including the 810. Batoning starts around 2:30. If Benchmade can do it and display it to the world, they're implying that you, me and the OP can do it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V5N1dzv-zKI
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This knife has the second highest Chatillon score that I've seen them advertise. The Adamas is the only folder that has gotten higher torque values, but it also has a beefed-up Axis bar.

You also make a good point about them showing batonning. I'll probably never use my 810 to baton again, but it's still nice to know it can ( at least for a little while). I might just go for broke and see if I can't chop a tree down with the darn thing. I'm not above eating the cost and buying another.
 
Grampa said:
While I agree with and practice the "only baton a folder unlocked", note that Benchmade has several videos of them batoning folders in locked position, including the 810. Batoning starts around 2:30. If Benchmade can do it and display it to the world, they're implying that you, me and the OP can do it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V5N1dzv-zKI
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Does that mean I can cut a car in half with my Cold Steel folder and expect warranty coverage when it breaks? :)

Personally, I wouldn't do half the things that the OEMs do in videos. At least not with a knife that *I* paid for. I don't see the point of "testing" a knife to destruction, but that's just me. I have no problem with you guys destroying yours and posting pics/vids of the carnage. ;)
 
A little late but had to drop in and comment on that slick AA shirt!

Nice review, by the way. This is a blade I can't afford at the moment, but I would certainly like to try it someday.
 
Thanks, man! I definitely recommend the knife. As long as your pockets are deep, it carries pretty small. Feels about like a Paramilitary 2.
 
my contego was already incredibly sharp when i got it, but being a good (reads insane) knife lover, i decided to put a strop to it. 30 seconds on each side, 15 each with green loaded, and bare leather, and it is literally hair splitting sharp.

i love this knife. It's getting more pocket time than my customs
 
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