benchmade edc

I just got a 585 and although I am not a huge fan of assisted open knives the open is addictive it has worked its way into being one of my EDCs
 
Personally I like the Grip a lot and finally am in the process of acquiring one from a board member. That being said I would take a look at the BM 960 I have it in red, amazing knife D2 steel holds a mean edge. It is really a beautiful looking knife too, that and being a manual it still opens faster than most AO's or automatics that I have seen.

Just my $.02
 
I bought my 551 Grip nearly seven years ago as my first BM. It would be in my drawer alone for nearly five years, until a BM 201 Activator+ joined it. Both, brand new, were dull as can be. It was a year back when I finally got around to sharpening them on my recently acquired Sharpmaker. The Grip's 440C and the Act+'s D2 took a while. Both are great users - finally. I recently added two more BMs - a 630 Skirmish and 635 mini-Skirmish - definite keepers, their S30V blades delivered new from the box as hair razors.

I really liked the BM Grip's AXIS lock - nearly as well as a lockback. Now, after some use, I may really like it. The large handle, required to let in the SS liners that support the AXIS lock, may just be too much for some. It is comfortable - to me. I remove clips, so I cannot speak to the clipped in pocket carry convenience of any of them. The Skirmish/mini-Skirmish are great - I highly reccomend them, but they run $165-$250 now on the secondary market. I will look again at the 710, perhaps today, as well as a Rukus.

Odd how a new knife's being delivered dull affects you - I wouldn't consider another BM for many years. When I did, it turned out to be dull, too. When I decided that I had to have a Skirmish or two, sharpness was secondary, as I had already re-edged my 15 month old EDC Spydie Native (S30V) - brave! Not necessary the Skirmishs were delivered sharp. Interestingly, I've never bought a Bark River, Boker Tree Brand, Buck, Kershaw, Marbles (old), Spyderco, or Vic SAK that wasn't a razor when new.

As an aside, I must state my appreciation for S30V - especially in an affordable platform. The Spydie Native from Wally World was a steal for <$40, although sadly dropped a year ago. I've used one for >2 yr EDC now. It did start getting warm one day, after ~15 months, as I cut down another large cb box. I re-edged it in short order with a Sharpmaker. An even better choice, perhaps, is the Buck #347 Vantage Pro - MSRP $75! It has contoured G10 over it's liner lock SS frame. A blade extension on the S30V blade permits 'flipper' opening - unassisted but very fast. That blade is the same size/shape as their #172 Mayo TNT - which is 4-5 times as much! Nice feel, too (But - the Native is no slouch!!). Just thought I'd mention them.

If it just has to be a BM... the Grip is a great place to start. What a horrid choice - a Benchmade! Super knives, when sharp. Expensive paperweights if dull. Try the 'feel' of as many of the different 'grips' as you can.

Stainz
 
Owning the 710, 940, Mini Nitrous Stryker and 2 mini grips, I'd recommend the 710 above all. It is in fact a larger knife but it is also very versatile.
 
i recommend the 710 over all others. It is, in my opinion, the perfect Benchmade EDC. More expensive than a Grippy, but longer, better looking, slimmer, and with better handles.
 
I would vote for BM 520 Plain in 154CM. Have it as EDC for around 9 months - no complains in operation so far. Use almost every day (food slising, cardboard cutting, use on camping and hunting etc). During this time just couple of times passed over Spyderco tri-angle.
 
Hi!
I'd second the Doug Ritter RSK MK1 (benchmade 552, 3.44 inch blade). It's essentially a griptillian with a wide drop point blade, in S30V, as opposed to the normal 154cm. There also is a mini grip version, (benchmade 558, blade length 2.88)
http://www.aeromedix.com/product-exec/product_id/1083/nm/Doug_Ritter_MINI_RSK_Mk1_Knife#productINFO

For EDC, I like the mini RSK, as I'm often in situations where carrying a knife is frowned upon, and the mini is small enough to fit in my pocket with the clip off.

For normal, I waffle between the 552 RSK and the osborne 440, they are both good EDC size for me.
 
Many suggested the smaller Griptillian which size is more in line with the Mini Stryker, Mini-Barage etc. These are the smaller versions of the knives you originally mentioned. First thing you should probably do is decide on the size of edc you want. My guess is that you will be happy with whatever you purchase but in a few months you'll buy another, then another, and another..... That's how it works!
 
schwingmichael said:
a few questions about the stryker: i have heard that there is a slight rattle when the blade is open, and some one got the knife with a chipped blade. Has anyone had these problems?
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I have a nitrous stryker tanto, mini stryker tanto and mini spear. No rattle on any of them...... Well maybe a little (barely)if you shake REALLY hard with the blade open. I'm sure it's part of the axis lock hardware and a thick grease in the right spot will silence it. No problems here with chipping here.
 
i have a limited edition a benchmade 707 sequel in d2 steel, great edc if you want to spend a little bit more but if not go with a regular grip i have one and it is a great knife
 
I've not heard of a common problem with the Stryker yet. But manuf. probs do happen, Benchmade is really good on upholding waranties as far as I know.

I'm certainly a griptilian fan. But I recomend the mini-grip. The reg. griptilian handle is a little thick for pocket carry. The blade lock system is awesomely strong.

I'm also not a fan of liner locks...just my opinion.

I'm also not a fan of black coated blades of whatever kind of material. It always scratches off, and looks like crap. So I stick with the silver or polished blades now.
 
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