Benchmade AFCK

ront · Dec 23, 2005

Hi Guys, I own Spyderco knives only, but I have a question about a Benchmade. I found an older AFCK (I think this is what it is). It is a bigger one (blade about 4" long) with G-10 handle, ATS-34 steel and a ROUND HOLE in the blade. It is in very good shape. Do any of you have any idea of what it would be worth? Thanks for any info.

Ron

longbow · Dec 23, 2005

If it is mint probably around a 100 bucks. If not then less. I have found that the large size or small size AFCK makes no difference when it comes to price, at least that is what I have found on ebay. keepem sharp

SIFU1A · Dec 24, 2005

lomgbow is correct, ~$100 if mint, a few yrs ago they were ~$70 so they are appreciating a little bit anyway FWIW.

most of the mini's i have seen are a little bit lower priced, say ~$80, most of the mini's i have seen are the 814's w/the oblong hole though, i havent seen a round hole mini AFCK in a while.

longbow · Dec 24, 2005

I just picked up a round hole ATS34 mini off ebay for 95 bucks that is nib. This has the old logo etc. I always liked the first one I had and thought it acted like a bigger knife than it was. Alot too will depend on how much you want it or someone else wants it. For instance the graphic Sebenza's don't seem to be going for as much as they used to on the secondary market. Don't know why that is really as it is probably the best put together high end prod. folder made today. keepem sharp

7k7k99 · Dec 24, 2005

longbow said:
I just picked up a round hole ATS34 mini off ebay for 95 bucks that is nib. This has the old logo etc. I always liked the first one I had and thought it acted like a bigger knife than it was.

Is this like the one you just purchased? over all length about 7 1/2 inches --

this one is my favorite in my collection -- if it is the same one you got, let me know the Benchmade number, I no longer have the original box and don't know the model number

johnwaynesandw · Dec 24, 2005

7k7k99 said:
Is this like the one you just purchased? over all length about 7 1/2 inches --

this one is my favorite in my collection -- if it is the same one you got, let me know the Benchmade number, I no longer have the original box and don't know the model number

I think the # for those knives are BM800. I have had one for years and it is a very comfortable knife to use. John

Slatts · Dec 24, 2005

Here's a link to the 1996-97 Benchmade Catologue from Patryn's Benchmade website.
http://www.pbase.com/balisong/image/40436630/original

The larger 9" AFCK was the BM 800 and the smaller 7" AFCK was the 812. The one pictured above is the 812

Stickbait · Dec 24, 2005

..worth getting!It is however tip-down carry(no big deal-wonder if BM factory will drill for tip-up carry??)Very ,good steel,great blade geometry,very good ergonomics and one of the best of the liner-locks.My first Bm in fact.:thumbup:

ront · Dec 24, 2005

It does appear to be in real good condition. Smooth action and all. The guy is asking $70 so it sounds like that is a fair price.
Thanks for the input, Ron

longbow · Dec 24, 2005

Haven't rec. it as of yet but it is the early version with ATS34 steel, round hole, double cloissone and round hole. From the pics not a mark on it and the edge has never been touched. Should be here on Mon I would think. keepem sharp

badjujuboy · Dec 25, 2005

Stickbait said:
..worth getting!It is however tip-down carry(no big deal-wonder if BM factory will drill for tip-up carry??)Very ,good steel,great blade geometry,very good ergonomics and one of the best of the liner-locks.My first Bm in fact.:thumbup:

You can always sent it to STR. He did a great job on mine!
Happy Holidays to all!

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