Benchmade Nimravus

I have an original M2HS Nimravus plain edge. It rode on my pack for a few summers of hiking, camping, canoeing, etc. Saw alot of use and abuse and never a problem. Boring reliability! :D It has little of the black coating left and has a few pretty decent chips in the edge from accidental contact with rocks, nails, etc. It's in the works for custom handle scales and a trip back to BM for their lifesharp treatment. Might do a satin polish on the blade but not sure yet. Once all done it will likely rest in my collection until I find something else for it to do. Love the knife and have been meaning to get a newer tanto version to go with it in D2.
 
I couldn't help but notice that Elishewits isn't mentioned on Benchmade products any longer.
The Nimravus series and Strykers are now entirely designated as "Benchmade Design" products, it seems.
 
I have had at least 5 of the full size Nimravus, all in M2 over the years. My sons liked them so much, that I gave a couple away, only to be sure to replace it when I could. The M2 can get really hair popping sharp. Way sharper than any stainless, and also way sharper than 99% of the carbon options out there. One good friend, and knife nut, was almost shocked how sharp it was. He never had a knife as sharp in his life, factory or not.

I like both handles. One of the 140HSSR has been my constant desk companion for letters, boxes etc for about 6 years, and my survival fanny pack in the trunk of my car has one on it too. The steel takes some skill to sharpen, and patience too, but the edge quality and holding is really worth it. Usually with just a quick buff, the edge touches up just fine. No real problems with chipping. Very light and comfortable grip.

Highly recommend!

I hope that they come out with the 140 in CPM M4!!!!

Best,
 
I've had both the old one in i think it was ats-34 with kydex sheath my new one is in 154cm and comes with the nylon molle sheath.the 154cm imho is a better
steel from Benchmade.even thou i've been told that ats-34 and 154cm have similar property's.I carry on my fishing vest and i crafted a kydex sheath for it
for belt carry.it make a great food prep and general use knife.

Tyrantblade
 
I picked up a used combo edge Nimravus in 154cm a week or two ago. So far it is a great utility knife, carving up cardboard boxes better than any other knife I have (thinner blade). Holds an edge very well, better than Buck, Gerber, or a 1095 carbon.

Got it off a soldier back from Iraq, evidently it served him well. The edge touches up nicely with an Arkansas stone. It's a very light knife, definitely not a chopper.

The handle is surprisingly comfortable. Cut up a garage full of tri-wall cardboard boxes and didn't get any hand fatigue.

Jimro
 
Raymond3 said:
I have had at least 5 of the full size Nimravus, all in M2 over the years. My sons liked them so much, that I gave a couple away, only to be sure to replace it when I could. The M2 can get really hair popping sharp. Way sharper than any stainless, and also way sharper than 99% of the carbon options out there. One good friend, and knife nut, was almost shocked how sharp it was. He never had a knife as sharp in his life, factory or not.

I like both handles. One of the 140HSSR has been my constant desk companion for letters, boxes etc for about 6 years, and my survival fanny pack in the trunk of my car has one on it too. The steel takes some skill to sharpen, and patience too, but the edge quality and holding is really worth it. Usually with just a quick buff, the edge touches up just fine. No real problems with chipping. Very light and comfortable grip.

Highly recommend!

I hope that they come out with the 140 in CPM M4!!!!

Best,
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+1 on the M2 :thumbup:
 
The Mastiff said:
M2 version still available, but kind of expensive, here: http://www.countryknives.com/store/product.asp?sku=BM140HSSR&dept%5Fid=

I have no relationship with this store. It's just tough to find the M2 version nowadays. Joe
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i think i just scored an M2 Nim for a buck twenty :D

i had placed an order on one for 107, but they cancelled the order. i believe they ran out.

i have a good feeling about this one, though, because the site said there were 6 available when i claimed one. we'll see how it goes.

i've heard so much good stuff about the M2 that i had to keep looking until i found some.
 
As has been noted before, this is decently thin, broad knife. If you flatten the edge considerably (like most BM's the factory edge is annoyingly obtuse) the knife is a very efficient cutter.
 
I have an older M2 plain edge version and it is awesome. The thumb ramp ridges throw a shower of sparks from my fire steel and it cuts better than any other knife I own. I highly recommend it...Jim
 
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