Benchmade Doug Ritter Grip M2

sj29 said:
the stone wash does look good.....but for some reason I seem to be into the all black (stealth) look with my knife purchases lately :cool:....does the ritter grip from aeromedix a good deal for the s30v?
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Yes! The s30v blade is definately worth the extra cost. Order it today! For a while now I have been using my Mini-Ritter for everything and I'm soo happy with it that I ordered a regular size last week. On the M2, for $300 I'll take both the Mini and regular with some change left over.

Oh yeah, I know you like the "tactical" black but I have to recommend getting the awesome stonewashed finish.
 
The Ritter S30V is a fine knife.
I got the mini Ritter a long while back(S30V), it's a super blade. It was my first blade with stonewashed finish. I didn't like the looks of the stonewash, but in hand it wasn't so bad. Then after using it for a while, I was sold. It doesn't show scratches, I love it. It's not rough(like it looks in pictures), it actually beads water.:thumbup:
 
Thanks for the extra pics. So, If someone put a gun to your head and told you to choose (because i figure that's what it would take ;) ), do you prefer the wilkins grips or the cuscadi scales?
 
Twindog said:
Is there an M4 RSK coming?
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maybe, Ritter hasn't said either way, but there is a thread at the BM site where he and someone from Aeromedix did comment without denying. Just a couple comments about it making sense, and that they don't want to confirm or deny anything because of moving dates on production. Of course, if you aren't going to make something, then there's no date to miss and no reason to say "nope, sorry, ain't doin' it.":D
 
Steven Andrews said:
I can fully understand why an M2 Ritter Grip would go for $300. That's cheaper than the over-hyped Sebenza, and the RSK is a better knife , IMO ;)
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hardheart said:
I don't, I paid less than half that for a brand new one, and I will pay about the same for an M4 version. There is no reason for a user grip to cost $300, that's like saying beanie babies were worth that much because of all you could do with them.
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Because they were a limited edition and are now very hard to get of, their value has appreciated. I bought an 806-701 for $325, but sold it a couple of years later for $450. The knife didn't get any better in the time that I owned it, but the value went up.

Some people will pay $300 for a new-in-box RSK Mk1HS.
 
Out of 6 M2 benchmades, the Ritter M2 is the only M2 folder I kept.

Getting $300 for one is not unusual. The 710's were also selling for that, and selling quickly. IMO, the Ritter is a better slicer out of the box than the 710, 910, etc. It's a very good knife.

I for one am hoping and looking forward to an M4 version. If I have the money I'll buy a couple of each. If they appreciate like the M2 version did one set will pay for the other. I'm not convinced we'll ever see that kind of value increase, but there will be some.

At the very least it should be the best slicing, easiest sharpening Ritter grip ever produced. Joe
 
Biginboca said:
Is one M2 blade better than something like 5 x S30V ones? I don't think so!
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I do. I'd take an M2 Ritter Grip over five of the S30V models, any day of the week.

Let me tell you a little story about the M2 Rittergrip. I had this huge thick box that needed to be cut down. It was the box that my daughters crib came in, and it was made of the nastiest stuff ever conceived of. This cardboard literally felt like sandpaper. It was wicked stuff. Very thick and very abrasive. I whipped out my VG-10 Endura, and one single pass though this cardboard was enough to completely dull the edge. I again tried with a VG-10 Delica, and was met with the same result. I then tried a few Spyderco S30V knives (I think they were a full sized Manix, a Military and a Paramilitary) and a BG-42 Sebenza. They lasted for two passes through the cardboard, before completely dulling. I then tried out two different Benchmade M2 knives. One was my Rittergrip. The other was a 710. The M2 blades were able to make almost a full 20 passes through the cardboard before completely dulling.

I'd take a Benchmade M2 blade over pretty much any other blade out there. I'm not a particular fan of any of Benchmade's designs, other than the full-sized Rittergrip, but there is no denying the amazing edge holding of their M2.
 
I agree totally with Buzzbait.
Of all the Grips I've had, the Ritters in M2 are by far the best!
I am very skeptical, but I would be truely be impressed if M4 turns out to be a better steel than M2.
M2 is the best.
Now, add the Ritter Design and some G10 Scales, WOW!
If you're looking for the end all knife, currently the Ritter in M2 is it.
 
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