Benchmade/Harley Davidson 13100 HardTail opinions etc

brets-ftw

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The HD hardtail looks like a great modern interpretation of the Buck 110, something ive always wanted to EDC but hated not having a pocket clip, and have never been a fan of having more then one sheath on my belt. so my question to yall

is it worth the price tag? any and all experiences etc are welcome

http://www.benchmade.com/products/13100

thanks
Brets-FTW
 
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I'd be interested to hear any opinions too.... I was quite keen until I saw the price ($200+ for the 13100 in satin D2)
I do wonder how well the aluminium bolsters wear / scratch?
 
I have one - picked it up when they first came out.

Pros:
Blade shape
Axis lock
Beefy design
Fast opening
Size (I like the larger folders)
D2 blade does hold a working edge for a long time

Cons:
Skulls on G10 and Harley logo on clip
Somewhat thick scales
D2 blade - can't sharpen to get a clean edge - always "toothy"

The thing is a slicer - I did get a deal on the one I bought, but I shopped around til I found one less than retail - I believe I paid $150 for mine but couldn't tell you where I got it from.

The aluminum bolsters fair very well from a wear standpoint.

Value is a perceived thing - I like the knife although I don't carry it as much as I used to when I first got it. I think the knife is worth $150 if you can find it for that price.

If I remember I'll try to post pics later tonite.
 
thanks Toyz, and yes that skull in the G10 is really not my preferance but im glad i have a small stack of G10 to replace it with.

as to the toothy D2, thats something i find im getting used to with my CB Leek and CB JYD II, I just put a convex grind on them and im honky dorry, ill carry other knives if i need a razor
 
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I had the mini hardtail for a brief time. Excellent fit and finish, very well built, smooth functioning...and I hated it. The big flaw of the mini, in my hands, was that sharp corner on the butt of the grip. I have fairly wide palms and that point would dig into my palm with most grips, and all the normal ones I would use. I really like the look of the HD, like the blade shape, didn't care for the skulls but I could have dealt with them, but that point on the grip was a huge deal breaker for me.

The full size HD has the exact same shape, but being a larger grip maybe that wouldn't be a problem, but I'd definitely want to get one in hand before spending any money on it. If they only rounded off that corner it would really be a modern Buck 110 and I'd love it, but sadly for me it's not ment to be.
 
Well, I have a Mini-Rukus and a 710, love 'em both, but somehow my Buck 110 finds its way onto my belt when I roll out the Harley. Just seems right...
 
@ Haakon - well hopefully plaza cutlery has one in stock i can fiddle with. I just pulled out my 110 and tried imagining it having that edge you were talking about. I find that I naturally choke up on the blade so i dont think that point will be to much trouble for me, though if it really is a bother, i have a grinder at my disposal

thanks for the input
 
I would buy one if they offered a version without HD on the blade and the skull on the scale:rolleyes:...
 
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