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Benchmade Dejavoo
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newly discontinued
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I have both the full size and mini. It's an excellent knife. Slices great!
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Never owned one but always liked the looks of it. Anything from Bob Lum seems to look good and be smooth as silk.
chiral.grolim
Universal Kydex Sheath Extension
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I bought one sortof by accident after watching Bluntruth4u's review vids (linked below)... 'by accident' meaning I bid on ebay for one, but fully expected to be outbid and wasn't!
With textured, contoured G10 scales, titanium liner-lock, full flat-ground S30V blade, phospho-bronze bushings for a smooth openning, Benchmade quality fit&finish ...
I cannot believe that this knife sells so low at times!
The mini is actually fairly large (my largest folder), it fits my hand like a full-sized knife.
The handle is quite comfortable, has good traction, fills my hand, and the pommel sweep conforms gently to give extra leverage (great design! Just like a Loveless-style handle).
Also on the handle, the pocket-clip, designed for safe tip-down carry only, is also ergonomic when holding the knife (a MAJOR problem for me on both the Vex and Persistance), and carries deep-pocket (although it's so shiny as to be easily noticed if left uncovered, not as inconspicuous as the Spyderco wire-clips on the Sage and CalyIII).
The leaf-shaped blade with spydie-hole opens incredibly smooth, thanks to the bushings. However, I DO recommend Bluthruth4u's adaption to enhance closure-security - slide a bit of paper or thin plastic behind the base of the liner to increase its pressure, forcing the liner dimple deeper into the retention dent on the blade. This also provides a more secure lock-up when the blade snaps open
The blade itself - large for a folder, wide, flat ground S30V, is excellent for hunting, skinning, carving... it comes razor-sharp and stays that way (mine has at any rate). I cannot comment on ease of sharpening, haven't used it enough to dull it yet, but BM does provide a service (for cost of shipping) if you're not confident in your own abilities.
In use, it excels at slicing and carving rope, wood, paper, meat, skin, rubber (materials I've used mine on). The Bob Lum design (although the handle seems reminiscent of Loveless) performs well. Again, the knife is quite comfortable in hand during all these tasks.
A note, there is a slight thumb-ramp for increased leverage on push cuts, the pommel-sweep increases leverage and retention on draw-cuts, but there is no real finger-guard (similar to a traditional puukko), so take care where your index finger sets. In fact, you might want to handle before purchasing to make sure the pommel-sweep fits your hand properly - if you have large hands, the distance between your pinkie & index fingers may exceed the handle length, rendering the knife unsafe for your use...
If field-dressing a fuzzy critter (not generally the task of a folder), stuff can get caught in the open section of the handle, it's not a fully-open design, but it still cleans out easier than a Buck 110, I haven't had issues.
In conclusion, I like mine alot, a high-quality knife for a relatively low cost given the materials and fit&finish. Watch the vids below for a superior review of this model. That's my $0.02.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BLUNTRUTH4U#p/u/48/SOjwG98ftpk
http://www.youtube.com/user/BLUNTRUTH4U#p/u/49/AYpiupBaOq0
With textured, contoured G10 scales, titanium liner-lock, full flat-ground S30V blade, phospho-bronze bushings for a smooth openning, Benchmade quality fit&finish ...
I cannot believe that this knife sells so low at times!
The mini is actually fairly large (my largest folder), it fits my hand like a full-sized knife.
The handle is quite comfortable, has good traction, fills my hand, and the pommel sweep conforms gently to give extra leverage (great design! Just like a Loveless-style handle).
Also on the handle, the pocket-clip, designed for safe tip-down carry only, is also ergonomic when holding the knife (a MAJOR problem for me on both the Vex and Persistance), and carries deep-pocket (although it's so shiny as to be easily noticed if left uncovered, not as inconspicuous as the Spyderco wire-clips on the Sage and CalyIII).
The leaf-shaped blade with spydie-hole opens incredibly smooth, thanks to the bushings. However, I DO recommend Bluthruth4u's adaption to enhance closure-security - slide a bit of paper or thin plastic behind the base of the liner to increase its pressure, forcing the liner dimple deeper into the retention dent on the blade. This also provides a more secure lock-up when the blade snaps open
The blade itself - large for a folder, wide, flat ground S30V, is excellent for hunting, skinning, carving... it comes razor-sharp and stays that way (mine has at any rate). I cannot comment on ease of sharpening, haven't used it enough to dull it yet, but BM does provide a service (for cost of shipping) if you're not confident in your own abilities.
In use, it excels at slicing and carving rope, wood, paper, meat, skin, rubber (materials I've used mine on). The Bob Lum design (although the handle seems reminiscent of Loveless) performs well. Again, the knife is quite comfortable in hand during all these tasks.
A note, there is a slight thumb-ramp for increased leverage on push cuts, the pommel-sweep increases leverage and retention on draw-cuts, but there is no real finger-guard (similar to a traditional puukko), so take care where your index finger sets. In fact, you might want to handle before purchasing to make sure the pommel-sweep fits your hand properly - if you have large hands, the distance between your pinkie & index fingers may exceed the handle length, rendering the knife unsafe for your use...
If field-dressing a fuzzy critter (not generally the task of a folder), stuff can get caught in the open section of the handle, it's not a fully-open design, but it still cleans out easier than a Buck 110, I haven't had issues.
In conclusion, I like mine alot, a high-quality knife for a relatively low cost given the materials and fit&finish. Watch the vids below for a superior review of this model. That's my $0.02.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BLUNTRUTH4U#p/u/48/SOjwG98ftpk
http://www.youtube.com/user/BLUNTRUTH4U#p/u/49/AYpiupBaOq0