Benchmade....Checked one out for the first time today.

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Eatapeach

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Whatever I've happened to read about them was ,generally, always good if not great..
I'm under the impression they are known for their steel. And they're not inexpensive.

But the grips. I was surprised and disappointed at how light and cheap they felt in the hand. I appreciate the advantages to a light knife. Every one I tried just didn't feel balanced/substantial in my hand, . And there was one I really like the blade, style etc...
But it didn't feel 'right' ...
Just kind of bummed after what I had read about them.

I'm sure I'll revisit them down the road
 
The FRN handled spydies and BM feel cheap to some, but they're solid. Lightweight and keeps the cost down. Love my BM530, plastic handles but that thing is barely 2oz.
 
yep, the grip is likely the worst bm ive ever owned. it turned me off from them for years... then i picked up a contego, it completely changed what i thought about benchmade.
 
A 950 Rift doesn't feel light and cheap, nor does a 581/586, or a Crooked River, or a 484 Nakamura, to name a few I have and use.

When you do revisit BM, check out many more models.

Oh, and welcome to bladeforums. :)
 
You sound like a Buck 110 man.
I love my Ritter Griptillian. It is heaven to use. Never gonna give it up.
 
Eatapeach said:
(...) But the grips. I was surprised and disappointed at how light and cheap they felt in the hand. (...)
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Definitely the #1 complaint (cheap-feeling) about the plastic-handled Griptilians (particularly the larges.) Pretty sure this is why they started with the G-10 handles. Did you handle the plastic ones, the G-10 ones, or both?
 
I feel ya man but It's more impressive in use rather then in hand.

You pay more for Benchmade but the axis lock is fast and convenient and no one has a better warranty in the production folder world.

When it comes to steel I feel Spyderco offers the best value to cutting performance.

ZT knives are also worth a look very stylish.
 
The Grip handles will feel as cheap as the spyderco frn ones on the delicas and enduras, they look like gumball machine knives in my honest opinion, the back and blues look alright sometimes. But believe it or not they are hardy as can be and they last despite feeling cheap. If you want to feel a solid benchmade pick up a contego, crooked river, loco, adamas or stryker. Can't base your opinion on BM on their entry level cheap knife being the griptilian.
 
When it comes to steel I feel Spyderco offers the best value to cutting performance.
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I really enjoy my Spydercos but . . .
and everyone is tired of hearing it

. . . my very best knife blade steel wise, head and shoulders, is my Benchmade Ritter Grip in M390. Better than my Benchmade 710 in the same steel oddly enough but there it is.
 
A mini-grip with custom scales rivals almost any knife I have owned or own for versatility, quality and functionality.



 
I picked up about 5 or 6 different models. All had that plastic handle. No G10. They had more,Maybe I missed the G10's.

There were a few I wanted to look at,but was on a time limit.


PS

Regarding the Buck 110..... first knife I ever bought with my first income tax return at 13 yrs old. That was 39yrs ago.
Gave it to my son about 5 yrs ago.. that knife saw a lot of use and abuse When I had it as a kid and still looks new
 
I picked up about 5 or 6 different models. All had that plastic handle. No G10. They had more,Maybe I missed the G10's.

There were a few I wanted to look at,but was on a time limit.


PS

Regarding the Buck 110....The Buck 110 Hunter was the first knife I ever bought with my first income tax return at 13 yrs old. That was 39yrs ago.
Gave it to my son about 5 yrs ago.. that knife saw a lot of use and abuse and still looks new
 
If you are a man, and a contego hurt your hands you're a pussy. I work typing on a computer sitting at a desk 6hrs a night. The other two I do do various tasks that need done. My hands are much softer than they were when I worked with them. I have zero problems using the contego for hours if need be. I can take it from hair whittling to the point it will not cut paper in a single session of use without skin failure or pain. The overjimping issue is over blown out of proportion.
 
wilsonj1018 said:
If you are a man, and a contego hurt your hands you're a pussy. I work typing on a computer sitting at a desk 6hrs a night. The other two I do do various tasks that need done. My hands are much softer than they were when I worked with them. I have zero problems using the contego for hours if need be. I can take it from hair whittling to the point it will not cut paper in a single session of use without skin failure or pain. The overjimping issue is over blown out of proportion.
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its not that it cant be done, its just very uncomfortable.
 
I've yet to notice anything uncomfortable about it. I have many nice smooth small knives that are much less comfortable. I mean my wife doesn't even have problems using it. She actually likes it. I mean someone actually said to use it without injury you must take a file to the knife...
 
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