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(It's a modded 940 blade in the handle of a 943)
I stand corrected. :thumbup:
Twice.
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Benchmade 940 or 710?
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(It's a modded 940 blade in the handle of a 943)
I stand corrected. :thumbup:
Twice.
Be sure to know that if you are planning to carry either 940 or 710 for EDC that they are not "drop in your pocket" knives, rather they are clip into your pocket.
I don't like clipping a knife in my pocket because it leaves the clip exposed and everyone knows that you are carrying a knife. In my situation at work and most social venues, it is better to drop a knife into my pocket. I tried this with the 940 but it is too long and was uncomfortable.
The 940 always reminds me of a steak or kitchen knife but it is very nice for EDC chores. The 710 is more of a large utility knife.
I don't like clipping a knife in my pocket because it leaves the clip exposed and everyone knows that you are carrying a knife. In my situation at work and most social venues, it is better to drop a knife into my pocket. I tried this with the 940 but it is too long and was uncomfortable.
The 940 always reminds me of a steak or kitchen knife but it is very nice for EDC chores. The 710 is more of a large utility knife.
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I have a bm710 and had a 943. I returned the 943 because I didnt like chalky feel of the aluminum and the handle was not comfortable for my larger hands. It does flick fast though and is a very good looking knife IMO.
I dont edc the 710 because it is not sheeple friendly and is fairly heavy, as others mentioned. It is just a fun knife to have and feels like a little sword. My edc is a 530--etremely light and thin.
I dont edc the 710 because it is not sheeple friendly and is fairly heavy, as others mentioned. It is just a fun knife to have and feels like a little sword. My edc is a 530--etremely light and thin.
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I own both. They are both great knives but they are very different as many have already pointed out. It comes down to what you need out the knife.
The biggest difference is obviously size. So you might want to make your choice based on that determining factor. One is smaller and easier to carry/conceal; sheeple friendly and more.comfortable to edc.
The other is larger making it more comfortable to use if you have larger hands. It's got a pretty good sized blade so if you are planning on harder use that might be a consideration as well.
The biggest difference is obviously size. So you might want to make your choice based on that determining factor. One is smaller and easier to carry/conceal; sheeple friendly and more.comfortable to edc.
The other is larger making it more comfortable to use if you have larger hands. It's got a pretty good sized blade so if you are planning on harder use that might be a consideration as well.
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I have both the 710 and 940. As to which is 'better,' it entirely depends on the applications which you will mostly use the knife for. The 940 is my favorite EDC ever; a light knife with an incredible handle to blade ratio. I'm amazed this knife is as light and compact as it is for how strong and durable it is. That said, the 710 is a superior utility knife to the 940. It's strength is far superior; both in the blade and in the overall knife. It can cut, pry, scrape, and take abuse better than the 940. So, if you're looking for a primary EDC, go with the 940. If you're looking for a heavier-duty utility knife which also works as EDC, go with the 710.
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I say this because I have an original Benchmade Mini AFCK that I bought at a gun show. When I got it, the plastic backspacer was cracked, not just at the tip, but in multiple places. When I took the knife apart, I found that it had gotten to the point where it would crumble fairly easily. Luckily, the metal spacer collars from a Gerber Paraframe happen to fit perfectly, but I'd prefer not to buy plastic backed knives now.
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710 has my vote hands down. 940 blade is awkward and the handle is cheesy imo.
This particular one has standoffs instead of a backspacer for just authentics and thumstuds from the Stryker.
I don't see how the original backspacer can fail, something else would fail before it does.
This particular one has standoffs instead of a backspacer for just authentics and thumstuds from the Stryker.
I don't see how the original backspacer can fail, something else would fail before it does.
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Scrubbing my 940 with with dish soap and a pot scrubber removed the chalky feel of the handles without damaging them.
