Finally going to take the plunge on one of these, they seem pretty similar other than the slight recurve. I'm just curious which is more ergonomic for extended use and which is more heavy duty? I cut through extremely abrasive materials at work, carpeting, cardboard and occasionally drywall. I've used box cutter type knives and they dull too quickly and are uncomfortable when holding for long periods of time which is why I'm opting for a folder. My budget is around $150 if you'd like to recommend something else. I just can't seem to find good comparisons using the search function or google
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Benchmade Mini Griptillian G10 or Benchmade North Fork?
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when you say mini grip g10 are you referring to the 556-1? or a custom from their site?
The 556-1 has a 20CV blade and Im not too sure how well that will hold up to "extremely abrasive materials" such as dry wall.
If I was going to be using a blade on drywall I would go with D2 or M4 tool steel. Both of which are available through the custom build.
That said I'd take M4 over D2.
The North Fork uses S30V which isn't the best of contenders towards "extremely abrasive materials" either. Along with the Blade profile/grind designed for skinning. I would think the S30V would suffer micro chipping/fracturing w/ extremely abrasive materials.
Again, I would highly recommend M4 or D2 tool steels.
CPM-M4 is one of the stongest/toughest/most edge retentive super steels available and can take serious abuse.
I think you'd be much happier with D2 than 20cv or s30v. I think you'd be extremely happy with M4 over D2.
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Options
-custom mini grip in m4 or d2 / G10 $190-$205
-710 D2 / G10 $150
-275 D2 / G10 $180
-810 M4 / G10 $180
And at the very high end is the
-908bk-1501 M4 / Carbon Fiber $250
I own a a fixed version of the 275 and the 908bk-1501.
The 908bk-1501 is one of my favorite knives I own and easily the most "high abuse" folder Iv ever personally held. So solid.
comes extremely sharp as well
nicked myself while oiling the blade
The 556-1 has a 20CV blade and Im not too sure how well that will hold up to "extremely abrasive materials" such as dry wall.
If I was going to be using a blade on drywall I would go with D2 or M4 tool steel. Both of which are available through the custom build.
That said I'd take M4 over D2.
The North Fork uses S30V which isn't the best of contenders towards "extremely abrasive materials" either. Along with the Blade profile/grind designed for skinning. I would think the S30V would suffer micro chipping/fracturing w/ extremely abrasive materials.
Again, I would highly recommend M4 or D2 tool steels.
CPM-M4 is one of the stongest/toughest/most edge retentive super steels available and can take serious abuse.
I think you'd be much happier with D2 than 20cv or s30v. I think you'd be extremely happy with M4 over D2.
*Edit*
Options
-custom mini grip in m4 or d2 / G10 $190-$205
-710 D2 / G10 $150
-275 D2 / G10 $180
-810 M4 / G10 $180
And at the very high end is the
-908bk-1501 M4 / Carbon Fiber $250
I own a a fixed version of the 275 and the 908bk-1501.
The 908bk-1501 is one of my favorite knives I own and easily the most "high abuse" folder Iv ever personally held. So solid.
comes extremely sharp as well
nicked myself while oiling the blade
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After knowing how much better M4 is than D2 I would never purchase any knife in D2 again. Unless maybe in a traditional folder with a very thin blade. My fixed blade Adams in D2 hardly sees any use other than as a throwing knife or a backup utility for a friend. In that particular blade design its a pain to sharpen. Takes a very long time with coarse diamond to cut the steel down.
I'm actually going to build a custom fullsize Grip for my father for Christmas in M4 so he has a nice knife for yard work/chores. Also going to get a hot pink mini grip in 20cv for my mother for her office life.
I'm actually going to build a custom fullsize Grip for my father for Christmas in M4 so he has a nice knife for yard work/chores. Also going to get a hot pink mini grip in 20cv for my mother for her office life.
I'm like JDX and don't care for a razor knife. They are very limited when it comes to my knife uses. No heavy pressure cuts, no laying over, no puncturing, no prying, no scraping, no twisting. And like said, they quickly go dull and get easily damaged.
Belive it or not, there are knife steels that perform much better than others, in all areas when used like described above. CPM-M4 is the one that's most commonly available and affordable right now. The hard part is finding a suitably styled knife in it.
Belive it or not, there are knife steels that perform much better than others, in all areas when used like described above. CPM-M4 is the one that's most commonly available and affordable right now. The hard part is finding a suitably styled knife in it.
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After knowing how much better M4 is than D2 I would never purchase any knife in D2 again. Unless maybe in a traditional folder with a very thin blade. My fixed blade Adams in D2 hardly sees any use other than as a throwing knife or a backup utility for a friend. In that particular blade design its a pain to sharpen. Takes a very long time with coarse diamond to cut the steel down.
I'm actually going to build a custom fullsize Grip for my father for Christmas in M4 so he has a nice knife for yard work/chores. Also going to get a hot pink mini grip in 20cv for my mother for her office life.
Depends. M4 at 64-65 seems to resist corrosion well. Any lower and there are care issues where you'll want constant oil unless you want to develop the patina. D2 is as stainless as possible in a tool steel and if you don't let it go to far it sharpens up nicely.