Benchmade Apparition G-10

[ajdddyoung]

Does anybody have the apparition with the g-10 handle? Interested in the knife but all I have heard is how uncomfortable the original grips were (molded plastic I think) I see it is now offered with G-10 for around $90. Would appreciate any input from some of you who have expereince with this knife. Thanks again

 

[Artfully Martial]

I've played with one in real life. It felt reasonably comfortable to me, but nothing special in the ergonomics area. I really like the design of the knife, but the liner was alarmingly thin...like the width of a hair thin...

Otherwise you've got G10, D2 and a removeable AO mechanism, all of which I like (too bad not all AOs were easily modified)

 

[barrabas74]

I have one, my g/f has the original. I like the weight of the original...just a preference but the G-10 is nice. The D2 I like and I think for some reason its not as toothy as other companies D2 but thats just my perception. Overall I like the knife, its not my edc but I keep it in rotation. Oh by the way, blade centered, even grinds no blade play:thumbup:

 

[silenthunterstudios]

I really liked the original, but AO fell out of favor with me. The loose feel of the blade after the Optimiser bar was removed didn't appeal to me either. A friend of mine just bought one of the new ones, I will get to see it this Friday.

 

[barrabas74]

I really liked the original, but AO fell out of favor with me. The loose feel of the blade after the Optimiser bar was removed didn't appeal to me either. A friend of mine just bought one of the new ones, I will get to see it this Friday.

I have never taken the bar out, I will give that a try and see how it acts afterwards.

 

[NickZac]

The G10 is grippy, D2 is nice, handle has good ergos, blade grind it pleasing, and it is faster opening than the original...very impressive blade.