Benchmade Model 330 "Gent Folder"

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Will.223

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I just saw this little folder in my new Benchmade catalog. Looks pretty good for an "in the pocket" folder. Very light, black partial G-10 scales, double titanium liners. Does anyone own one and has it made you happy?
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Will
 
The 330 is a great small folder. You will forget it's in your pocket. The knife is sturdy and the blade takes a nice edge. The blade is just under 2.5" which means that it more than big enough for everyday work.
 
It is a great little folder with at good lockup. The partial nature of the scales helps it work like a frame lock because your hand is able to create pressure on the liner. Good little knife.
 
...and i like it too.

Once it is reprofiled to about 20 degrees it cuts very well. As mentioned reviously a goo lock up , nice and light , and not intimidating at all
 
I've had one for three years. It's one of my "keepers". Great little pocket knife.
 
I have carried a 330 for over two years now. It is in daily use and is stropped at least twice a week. Has only really been "sharpened" a couple of times. the frequent stropping prevents the need to really resharpen that often. Cuts everything from fruit and cardboard to an occasional light pruning job. It is fortunately one that was made before the current BM practice of "batch" heat treating which has diminished the quality of their blades greatly.

I really like the little knife. I will add that it is the only BM I still own after having over 50 of them in the last five years.

It is my favorite daily carry knife because of the light weight, sturdy construction, "thong" hole where I attach a photon flashlight and general appearance. It is at home with all types of attire and provides a sturdy small knife capable of much more than it's size would indicate.

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I love my 330-P The one with MOP scales. Fine looking knife, I really enjoy the feel of this small knife.

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I have the 330 KOTM. I like it alot and it does disappear in the pocket. However, I am afraid that the CF won't stand up for long so it is in its box in my knife case. The 330 is a good sturdy little knife that is much tougher than it looks. I am saving for a regular one right now.
Matt
 
I've had one of them for a few months and its probably the smallest, lightest knife I own. A very nice blade shape of a good steel (ATS34) though I didn't think much of the wierd handle design. I wish it had real bolsters.

Other than that I've no complains. Would recommend you get the plain edge version - the blade is really too tiny (2.3") for the combo-edge to work. Benchmade also makes a version with a plain anodized handle (Knife of the Month series) which you might want to consider.

Regards
Andrew L




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Very nice knife, but very small. It will fit on on keyring when fitted with a split ring keyring.

Dick
 
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