Benchmade Shane Sibert 755

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The 755 was first - then the Boker Haddock, ZT-301, and lastly, the BM 790. The 755 still rides in my pocket every day. My other favorites are getting cobwebs on them! It's thick, stubby, and not-very-tacticool - but what a useful pocket knife!

Stainz
 
Just picked up my 755 this w/e! Awesome ergos as it fits nicely in my hands; its nice and beefy. Blade length is perfect. The only down side is the pocket clip; its very stiff. There's also a little vertical blade play. Hopefully I can fix it by adjusting the hexagonal blade stop. Anyone else encounter this?
 
I tried one out at a knife store about a month ago. It didn't come home with me. I liked some things about it, but the things I did not like just overrode the things I did like. My biggest dislike was how easy the lockbar is to unlock the blade. It felt like you could almost blow on it and push it over! Now I know you can't, but it is very easy to disengage, too easy for my liking.

Algonquin, I hope the blade stop fixes the vertical play. I would also check to make sure ALL screws are tightened down while I was at it. I had noticed the hexagonal blade stop on my new BM AFO II and thought it to be pretty neat.
 
So what's the word on this knife?

It looks a tad similar to my Manix 2 with CTS-XHP, but I'd expect the M390 steel to perform much better from what I've read. One person insists that it's right behind S90V in terms of wear resistance, which is quite interesting given that its composition doesn't look all that different from S30V, but I guess the extra carbon helps.

The easy opening does sound like it could be a concern at first glance, but I do notice that it's set up for tip down carry only, meaning that accidental openings that cuts up the hand would be impossible, but it does seem to discourage any carrying without the clip. Has anyone had this happen to them?

For less than $150, it seems like quite the deal. Super steel, overbuilt handles, titanium, custom collaboration. My only other custom collaboration knife was a Spyderco Gayle Bradley, and that turned out pretty well:thumbup:.
 
I've had mine for about 2 weeks now, and I absolutely love it. I have large hands, and it fits perfectly without feeling too small. Small handles make me frustrated, like the mini grip where my pinky hangs off the back... There isn't any issues with this one.

I found blade retention is adequate, and pocket carry is great, if not a little bit sticky getting it in and out of the pocket, simply because of the ti on ti pocket clip.

It took me a few minutes and a little loctite to get the pivot perfect for zero blade play and smooth opening, but I got it. When you open the blade, if you've ever handled a ti/g10 handled knife, it makes that same, shall we call it a "wisp" sound that my sng made, which is a great sound. Lockup is solid. In benchmade design like the Stryker, it has the offset hexagonal blade stop, so if the lock bar ever gets too far over, you can adjust the blade stop and return it to a safe lockup.

Blade steel. Well, Ive owned about every blade steel in the sun at some point, and in my opinion, it's really close to taking an edge like zdp. You get that toothyness that zdp has, and it cuts like a champ. I haven't done much hard cutting on it yet, but I'm sure it will shine.

This thing is overbuilt, and with it's sub 3 inch blade, it makes it perfect to carry all the time in most jurisdictions. I personally feel this is as strong as my old sng, if not stronger due to the thickness of the g10 for lateral during lateral blade stress.

Buy one, and if you don't like it, You can always sell it to me, haha.

-kirko

All in all, the mpr is an amazing value, and I will be buying another one soon.
 
People keep forgetting the MPR is a great oyster knife (pries the shell open darn good), though it sucks for most everyday cutting tasks due to the thick blade causing drag.
 
orthogonal1 said:
People keep forgetting the MPR is a great oyster knife (pries the shell open darn good), though it sucks for most everyday cutting tasks due to the thick blade causing drag.
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True, but the steel is too good to pass up, and I find that the fat, short blades make up for increased drag by allowing you to exert more force on the knife.

When cutting open a nectarine for a snack, I really don't find that much of a difference in cutting ability when comparing my Endura 4 FFG with my ZT 0350CB. The 0350CB fills my hand better and gives me a more secure grip.
 
Hey Cutter:
I had some time over the w/e and adjusted the hexagonal blade stop. Needless to say no more vertical play. I now locks with a solid authority. Now I have to get around to fixing the lack of flex in the blade clip.
 
The 755 is an outstanding knife. I hear lots of people talking about the lockbar being too easy to disengage, but it only disengages when you push on it. It would not do so under normal use. The blade is a little thick for slicing things, like if you enjoy peeling an apple in the afternoon you might want a smaller, thinner blade. It is a great blade for other EDC uses. Feels solid in my hand, great size. Smooth opening and closing. Locks up tight. One of my favorites for sure.
 
Noctis3880 said:
So what's the word on this knife?

It looks a tad similar to my Manix 2 with CTS-XHP, but I'd expect the M390 steel to perform much better from what I've read. One person insists that it's right behind S90V in terms of wear resistance, which is quite interesting given that its composition doesn't look all that different from S30V, but I guess the extra carbon helps.

The easy opening does sound like it could be a concern at first glance, but I do notice that it's set up for tip down carry only, meaning that accidental openings that cuts up the hand would be impossible, but it does seem to discourage any carrying without the clip. Has anyone had this happen to them?

For less than $150, it seems like quite the deal. Super steel, overbuilt handles, titanium, custom collaboration. My only other custom collaboration knife was a Spyderco Gayle Bradley, and that turned out pretty well:thumbup:.
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Handled one in store the day I bought my 710. It feels nothing like the Manix 2 CTS-XHP. The knife is a lot fatter in handle (not necessarily a bad thing, but it feels very different) It also is a smaller knife in overall length. The blade geometry is quite different as well.

Build quality was great, and the model I handled had great blade retention. I've heard nothing but good things on M390. Overall looks like a very high quality blade, but a little too short and stout for my tastes (for a user knife).
 
Mine has some serious competition - mainly in my month old 15020-1 large Bone Collector - for EDC duties. I found a compromise - 755 MPR in the front pocket and the 15020-1 in the back pocket. The Bone Collector has my 710 languishing in the case. But... 90+% of my daily cutting chores go to the 755. And... it has yet to meet my Sharpmaker! It still raises armhairs, too! Mine came properly adjusted - great quality. If I were to buy a second of any of my BM's, including my beloved 630 Skirmish, it'd be the 755.

Stainz
 
Algonquin said:
Hey Cutter:
I had some time over the w/e and adjusted the hexagonal blade stop. Needless to say no more vertical play. I now locks with a solid authority. Now I have to get around to fixing the lack of flex in the blade clip.
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Hey Algonquin. Glad to hear you worked the vertical play out.:thumbup::D
 
I think I have perfected the BM755! At least for my purposes. I have been edc'ing it for the last little while. The lock up is now great. The fit and finish is fine as well. I didn't have any centering problems. My only gripe about it was the clip. It doesn't have the flex like the standard knife clip. I have to keep my pocket taunt and force the clip onto my pocket using two hands. It wasn't the most convienent setup.

I thined out the underside of the clip using a Dremel tool creating a wave like pattern. The clip is now thin enough that it bends easier. I have also sanded down the G10 surface where it comes in contact with the clip end. Now the 755 slips easily onto pocket without shreadding my pants and it stays snug.
 
Take the neatly made Ti clip off, as I do to all of my pocket knives, and it drops right to the bottom, as mine has done for over 1.5 years as an EDC. No sudden openings - or odd closings - still has 40% lockup, like it did new. It's only fault - it loves pennies - I have to remember to carry it and no pocket change. As an EDC, whether trimming a sandwich, slicing an apple, opening a bill, or cutting into blisterpacks, it has been super. I still have resisted the temptation to use it as a pry-bar! I have 'touched up' the edge on the white files of my Sharpmaker several times... usually, after cutting down a cardboard appliance box, something I quit using it for. Gotta get a spare!!

Stainz
 
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