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What are you getting it for? BM for self defense hell yeah, work knife no. I have the BM and carry it for defense along with a smaller folder for work stuff.
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Benchmade bedlam vs Hogue ex01
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Any issues like blade play,etc?
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The only issue I had with my Bedlam was in tight spaces you had to hold the knife in unnatural ways to get the right angle on cuts in tight areas, the Houge would be a much better knife for all around work and fair very well for last self protection. Plus from a defensive point of view it's lighting fast out of pocket with practice, not as quick as a wave but still damn fast , I have the drop point and it has replaced my other knives easily. Love both of them and can't wait to replace my Bedlam, but would never trade it for a EX-01 though.
As far as blade play with the BM, never had any. Or the EX-01 for that matter.
As far as blade play with the BM, never had any. Or the EX-01 for that matter.
Yeah I am drawn to the bedlam but I just don't really see any conceivable advantage, the hogue is lighter, has the same length blade, has a thicker more durable blade stock.Still, It's a really tough decision.
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I have the Bedlam in satin finish, plain edge.
There was the slightest bit of vertical play...till I opened it more times.
Now there's none.
As for being only for defense due to blade design, why?
It isn't really a weird blade shape at all.
The only thing the curved blade isn't great for is straight line stabbing; it's more of a slasher.
For utility work the blade does work fine. However, the look of it will make it impossible to convince others it's NOT a weapon.
It just looks waaaaaay too weapony.
But it works fine.
Cuts cardboard.
Cuts meat.
Cuts vegetables.
There was the slightest bit of vertical play...till I opened it more times.
Now there's none.
As for being only for defense due to blade design, why?
It isn't really a weird blade shape at all.
The only thing the curved blade isn't great for is straight line stabbing; it's more of a slasher.
For utility work the blade does work fine. However, the look of it will make it impossible to convince others it's NOT a weapon.
It just looks waaaaaay too weapony.
But it works fine.
Cuts cardboard.
Cuts meat.
Cuts vegetables.
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I love the Bedlam! But I am biased because I've never handled a Hogue in the model you are debating. The only gripe about the bedlam is that it's quite a pocket full. I love the axis lock, I love the size, the build, and how great it feels in hand. I have experience zero blade play in mine, I have the black coated model, and it's the auto version. I'm impressed with it. I think it looks waaay better than the Hogue, but looks are only secondary to utility, I suppose. Of course that depends on the person as well.
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None once so ever. I have used it for some EDC stuff and it works well, all around I like the BM.
Hey Nternal,have you ever looked at the Buck Paradigm?Only 4.2 ounces,s30v and a deep carry pocket clip.
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Nice looking knife you have there sir! If it came in a 4" version I would consider it for sure.
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I guess that you've looked at the ZT 200 before. Not a lot of issues with that knife except weight.
Yes the Zt 0200 is very nice but I don't have my eye on it at this time.
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im just wondering if anyone else experiences any issues with the safety?? was it just me or is this a common issue? the potential for buying a knife that would impede its own deployment doesnt concern you one bit?
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The Bedlam is a very good EDC knife. It does seem like a weapon only knife, but I do a lot of utility work with it as well. Its built like a tank, I have had no problem with blade play and the only thing on my knife that is showing some wear is the pocket clip, it has a few scratches.
I tested it out on a second chance vest and it stabbed right through it (if your ever planning on taking it to combat zone
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I tested it out on a second chance vest and it stabbed right through it (if your ever planning on taking it to combat zone
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In this video, the guy says that the safety will not engage and impede the deployment if the knife is closed.
[video=youtube;yNjL-GSlk78]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNjL-GSlk78[/video]
The Bedlam is a very good EDC knife. It does seem like a weapon only knife, but I do a lot of utility work with it as well. It’s built like a tank, I have had no problem with blade play and the only thing on my knife that is showing some wear is the pocket clip, it has a few scratches.
I tested it out on a second chance vest and it stabbed right through it (if your ever planning on taking it to combat zone
Very good to know Edwood7.. I will probably order the knife tomorrow because I am still undecided.
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he may say it in the video, but mine was rather loose right out the box and it did prevent me from opening the knife a few times, which is why i dont carry it anymore. the safety is completely unecessary on this knife anyway, its not an assisted or switch blade. for a SD knife you definitely wouldnt want something to go wrong. maybe ask the dealer you buy from to inspect the safety for you, get a firm one.
Hmm Maybe some other members with the Hogues can speak on this? So that we can be clear it wasn't an isolated incident. That must have really pissed you off though.