Benchmade advice please

[harryf3]

Hello

I’d like to get a Benchmade with the following specs:

Size of the Delica or a tad larger. This is the best size for my liking/needs/hands.
Shape/looks of the Benchmade AFCK or 710, both in handle and blade shape.
Thin like the delica or AFCK
AXIS lock.

Is there a Benchmade like this? If not what is the closest to the above specs?
Doesn’t matter if it’s a discontinued model, I’ll try to find it one way or another.

Thank you

 

[joewoo]

whats wrong with the 710

 

[EricV]

How about the benchmade 805? Going to have to do some hunting around though. or an 806.

 

[harryf3]

Cheers guys.
There is nothing wrong with the 710 and 806. I love them. They are just too big though. And I live in Europe. They don't make a proper edc.
A 707 sequel maybe? I discovered this knife few minutes ago. What do you think?

 

[Macchina]

What you have EXACTLY described is a now discontinued Benchmade 705:

I really like my 710 and wanted the "mini" version as well but didn't want to pay the $300 they are going for right now. Instead, I settled for a Benchmade 14210:

 

[Steven Andrews]

Consider the Mini Griptilian/Mini RSK Mk1, the 943/940 Osborne, 525/527 Mini Presidio/Mini Presidio Ultra



Top to bottom:
Mini RSK Mk1 (model 558)
525 Mini Presidio blade in 527 Mini Presidio Ultra handle
Delica (3 series)
943 Osborne
Modded 940 blade in handle from 941D2CF
732 Ares

 

[PropThePolecat]

A 707 sequel maybe?

The Sequel is a good knife that fits all your criteria. Its big enough to feel like a proper knife, yet small enough to edc. Axis lock is a winner and it comes with a 154CM steel. Go for it, you wont be disappointed.

Instead, I settled for a Benchmade 14210

Thats a wicked looking blade. Love the spearpoint and swedge! Id get one if it wasnt so damn expensive compared to other BM's.

 

[harryf3]

Many thanks, again

I like almost all of the suggested knives.

Cheers for the pic Steven. Together with the delica is very helpful.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

I haven't been impressed with any of BM's 154CM thus far. I'd definitely recommend a Ritter Grip or Mini-Grip. Also there's some nice HK blades out there.

 

[harryf3]

Thank you for mentioning the 154cm mate. Details please? Never had a 154 blade.
While I have very nice experience with D2 and VG10, I was unlucky with two S30V blades in the past. Both chipped.

The 806 in D2 attracted my attention highly. Looks like the perfect knife for my taste. But here a 4inch locker is asking for trouble. Of course another problem is the high price on the secondary market. And truth be told, a big folder is not that comfortable in the jeans pocket.

 

[RevDevil]

154CM Steel

 

[silenthunterstudios]

I lucked out on a used ATS34 705 at a knife club meeting, about 30 bucks if I remember correctly. That was about 5 years ago. I gave up on trying to carry smaller one hand opener folders comfortably. The 705 will be thicker than the Delica, but both knives are great.

Personally, I would go with a mini Grip, either 555 or 556.

 

[PropThePolecat]

154CM Steel

^This

Theres another current thread on 154CM here:http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/868583-Does-154CM-stand-out-at-anything-anymore

 

[harryf3]

Thanks for the link mate. Very interesting. Looks like most people appreciate the 154cm.

 

[Macchina]

For what 154CM is, I feel Benchmade does it up right. I started the thread linked to above, and as I state (and about everyone else), it is a steel that does everything pretty good. It's no slouch and is perfect on a user blade that will need to be touched up. Nicking a 154CM blade on a staple is no where near as devitating as nicking a ZDP or M4 blade (due to sharpening time).

 

[harryf3]

Finally I decided to go with the 707. It's the closest to my likes.

Thanks again for the help and advice. Much appreciated.

 

[Steven Andrews]

Bear in mind that it's quite small. Smaller than a Mini Grip and smaller than a Delica.

 

[harryf3]

I know Steven. And I think that's good. The less the attention it attracts the better.
I didn't want the mini grip because of the quite fat handle.
Of course if the 707 doesn't feel comfortable at hand then we have a problem but i hope it will be fine.
I see this mainly as a gentleman's folder with cool features and looks. For outdoors and hard tasks I'm olny using fixed blades anyway.

 

[PropThePolecat]

Dont forget to post some comparison and in-hand shots when you get it.

 

[RevDevil]

Finally I decided to go with the 707. It's the closest to my likes.

Thanks again for the help and advice. Much appreciated.

154CM is a really good all around steel. I'm sure you will find it easy to sharpen when the time comes. It holds a good edge for a reasonable amount of time. Certainly not as good as say S90V, but it is perfect for daily tasks.