Benchmade Nimravus

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colby.

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Do any of you own or have used a Nimravus? (Sorry if this is in the wrong forums, I couldnt find a specific one for it.) My dad is set on this knife and wont budge on any other fixed blade I show him, so I figured I'd pick it up for him for christmas. How are the ergonomics? The blade steel is good right? Overall how good of a knife would you say this is? He is a leo and so he needs something that will stand up to some beating. also, how good is the kydex sheath? He expressed interest in that too.
thanks for the help,
Colby
 
I have one, one of the first Benchmades I ever bought. I like the knife to be honest. It feels good in the hand, I have the aluminum scales on mine, and they make G10 for it as well. The steel is decent for a fixed blade, definitely don't want something with brittle steel in a knife this size. The 154CM is decent, easy to sharpen and gets the job done quite easily. The sheath I have is not the kydex version, but the nylon. It is one of the best nylon sheaths on a production knife I've seen. Go aheaed and buy it with confidence is my opinion, he will like it.
 
It's alright, though I personally think there are better options for the price. I have a tanto PE with aluminum handles. It's light and well balanced, and a decent size too. I'm not fond of the subhilt though, while the coating tends to wear pretty quickly when the knife is actually used.

I've used the kydex. It's pretty decent - it's got a locking tab for additional retention, though you can still pull the knife out with a good pull. But it won't fall out if you shake it upside down, from what I've tested.
 
I bought one for utility use about 7 years ago, it's a nice knife, great slicer, but if you want to do any heavy cutting I would suggest something else (unless you have really small hands). The handle is not filling enough to be comfortable when you're pushing on it, it's designed to stab and slash, not push cut thick materials that give a lot of resistance (cutting leather on a cutting board is particularly painful).
Mine is in M-2, which was pretty good for the time. They'll be using 154CM or D-2 in new ones, which is good for EDC but not really "tough" steel. The blade isn't very thick either, it is not made for prying.
If you want a knife to beat on the Scrapyard 511 is currently available for purchase. It's about a million times tougher and it's cheaper too! The Resiprene handle is durable, grippy, and it absorbs shock very well. The downsides would be weight, rust, and size. It probably weighs twice as much, it's a carbon steel so if you're around the ocean a lot it may not be the best choice, and it's an inch longer. If size and weight restrictions aren't set in stone I definitely recommend getting your dad to check out the 511.
 
Joshua made a great point in suggesting the 511. I own a Regulator and that thing is a beast.
 
Thanks for the help guys, I'll definitly pick him up one. Thanks for showing me that knife Joshua, but he is dead set on this nimravus. I showed him eesee's which I think look like great knives, with an awesome warranty and he didnt even bat an eyelash. I guess to each his own. but thanks again,
colby
 
I bought one about 3 years ago on the bay, straight edge D-2 steel. I have it mounted to a piece of gear and it never gets used, well not until recently. I thought it looked like it might Bushcraft so i put it up against a couple others I had. I found it to be pretty uncomfortable to use. The exposed tang didn't feel good during extended use and the grip is so small my hands got tired pretty fast. Once I find all the parts to the sheath's I'll find it a new home.
 
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