Benchmade Osborne 921 double blade Axis Lock

I'm confused as to why you would include a slip joint on a locking folder. If lock on the large blade is for safety, are they implying that a small blade won't cut you if it folds up at the wrong time? The other problem I have with the design is the small blade being positioned on the "fat" end of the handle. Since small blades are used for "small" work and require a more delicate touch wouldn't it be better positioned at the small end? While an attractive design, this knife looks like a solution looking for a problem to justify it. I would have liked it more without the "useless appendage".
 
hso,

I dunno about you, but to me the extra 440C slipjoint is pure gravy, could be nice if/when that main S30V blade gets dull.

I'm sure we'll find uses for the slipjoint, and even if we don't, it's not like we're paying extra for it.
 
The extra blade isn't for heavy work, it's for light stuff like cutting open ketchup packets or cutting the tags off of your shirts.
 
I guess it could be like the lightweight spare tire in cars (not intended for speeds above 50 mph or distances over 50 miles), but I still don't get it not being a little locking blade.

As to not paying for it, I think there are some minor material and assembly costs associated with it that one would have to pay for. Let's hope not much.

Oh well, there are more things under the sun than my puney brain can figure out and this might be one of them.
 
hso,

the BM921 retails for $190
the BM710HS retails for $190
the BM710HS sells for $112.50 at www.newgraham.com
hence, one would then conclude that the BM921 will sell for $112.50 at www.newgraham.com.
ok so that's $5.75 more than the going rate for "standard 154CM" BM Folders like the BM710, BM720, BM 730, etc. but you're also getting S30V goodness.
If you ask me, I think BM is just getting more efficient (meaning they don't need to charge as much for their stuff).
 
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