I am planning on pulling the trigger on a Benchmade onslaught but I am not sure which finish to get on it. Is there anything I should know about benchmade's black coating? I am planning on using this folder for cutting food too because I think the shape would be excellent for that so would the coating make it unsafe to use for that? I know that some coatings on some blades comes off so easily.
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Benchmade..Which finish?
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Only if you eat it. Uncoated for food prep, coated for stealth cardboard, mail, and random thread and twine deanimation.
Haha yeah I got you but the reason I was considering the coated finish was because I think the uncoated broad blade might make sheep even more bothered than if it was black.
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That is a 50/50 issue. Some people think that any black knife is an automatic weapon of mass destruction. Others think that any uncoated knife is an instant killing machine. I've tested this out in my own work place. Outside of work it doesn't really make much difference. Black will not reflect light so, that might be a consideration. I'd be leary of the coating to some extent. Satin finish would be safer for food prep I'd guess.
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The satin finish onslaught is gorgeous !!!
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Go satin.
I find it is easier to clean (and easier to see when it is clean) than coated.
I find it is easier to clean (and easier to see when it is clean) than coated.
The satin finish onslaught is gorgeous !!!
That's pure porn.
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I think not.
Dangerous may be the remnants of cut material on the blade.
Them with such coated, more than the usual finish.
Sorry, I use a translator.
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Worn, unfinished knives look significantly better than coated worn knives. If you're collecting a safe queen, go for it, otherwise, unless it's a rustloving steel, get uncoated.
Hey, I don't have any BM knives with the coating so I can't help you on that aspect, but I would recommend the satin finish. Like a lot of people have already mentioned, it is really nice looking and easy to maintain.
In my experience, Benchmade's 154CM is just fine in terms of rust resistance. I have the 940, 520, 580, and 746 Mini-Onslaught and none of them have ever developed rust, even though I have fairly sweaty hands that seem to rust metals pretty easily. I've carried the 520 Presidio everywhere I've been, and through hot and cold, dry and humid, it doesn't seem to be effected at all by rust. The 746 being satin finished will probably keep rust away too. The only stainless steel I've ever had problems with were 14C28N Sandvik, and that was only because that steel was bead blasted. Also, I have slightly oily hands that leave fingerprints like crazy, and I've never had any of the fingerprints leave rust, but I do take very good care of my blades.
In terms of blade coating, I would recommend the satin finish. In my personal experience, every time I pulled out a black coated knife, such as my M16-01KZ, every single one of my friends who know I'm a knife guy were like, "Woah dude, are you going to stab someone with that?" and I understand why. The black blade seems to associate the knife with being more stealthy and tactical to some people. The satin blade has a very nice look to it, and in my experience, it seems like people are bothered by it less as long as you aren't showy. Finally, the knife itself is, in my opinion, pretty classy looking even though it has a modified clip point blade. The nice shape of the blade combined with the curved handle has led to many of even my non knife friends to ask me what kind of knife it was. It seems to have a classy look to it even for a clip point knife, so people don't seem as bothered by it in comparison.
Hope this help you out man, I seriously love my Mini-Onslaught, no matter the version you get, I think your going to seriously enjoy it. It really has good bang for buck. Congrats
Edit: I also have a review of it in the knife review section, its pretty lengthy, but it fills in a lot of info. Hope this helps you out man. I'll probably update it soon with a bit more use.
Also, the knife is a great EDC, its thin so it slices pretty well, and it seems tough enough for most everyday stuff. Not saying it is weak, but it isn't a prybar. As a student, its cut everything I've needed to cut, including some plastic, paper, and other miscellaneous small stuff just fine.
In my experience, Benchmade's 154CM is just fine in terms of rust resistance. I have the 940, 520, 580, and 746 Mini-Onslaught and none of them have ever developed rust, even though I have fairly sweaty hands that seem to rust metals pretty easily. I've carried the 520 Presidio everywhere I've been, and through hot and cold, dry and humid, it doesn't seem to be effected at all by rust. The 746 being satin finished will probably keep rust away too. The only stainless steel I've ever had problems with were 14C28N Sandvik, and that was only because that steel was bead blasted. Also, I have slightly oily hands that leave fingerprints like crazy, and I've never had any of the fingerprints leave rust, but I do take very good care of my blades.
In terms of blade coating, I would recommend the satin finish. In my personal experience, every time I pulled out a black coated knife, such as my M16-01KZ, every single one of my friends who know I'm a knife guy were like, "Woah dude, are you going to stab someone with that?" and I understand why. The black blade seems to associate the knife with being more stealthy and tactical to some people. The satin blade has a very nice look to it, and in my experience, it seems like people are bothered by it less as long as you aren't showy. Finally, the knife itself is, in my opinion, pretty classy looking even though it has a modified clip point blade. The nice shape of the blade combined with the curved handle has led to many of even my non knife friends to ask me what kind of knife it was. It seems to have a classy look to it even for a clip point knife, so people don't seem as bothered by it in comparison.
Hope this help you out man, I seriously love my Mini-Onslaught, no matter the version you get, I think your going to seriously enjoy it. It really has good bang for buck. Congrats
Edit: I also have a review of it in the knife review section, its pretty lengthy, but it fills in a lot of info. Hope this helps you out man. I'll probably update it soon with a bit more use.
Also, the knife is a great EDC, its thin so it slices pretty well, and it seems tough enough for most everyday stuff. Not saying it is weak, but it isn't a prybar. As a student, its cut everything I've needed to cut, including some plastic, paper, and other miscellaneous small stuff just fine.
Hey, I don't have any BM knives with the coating so I can't help you on that aspect, but I would recommend the satin finish. Like a lot of people have already mentioned, it is really nice looking and easy to maintain.
In my experience, Benchmade's 154CM is just fine in terms of rust resistance. I have the 940, 520, 580, and 746 Mini-Onslaught and none of them have ever developed rust, even though I have fairly sweaty hands that seem to rust metals pretty easily. I've carried the 520 Presidio everywhere I've been, and through hot and cold, dry and humid, it doesn't seem to be effected at all by rust. The 746 being satin finished will probably keep rust away too. The only stainless steel I've ever had problems with were 14C28N Sandvik, and that was only because that steel was bead blasted. Also, I have slightly oily hands that leave fingerprints like crazy, and I've never had any of the fingerprints leave rust, but I do take very good care of my blades.
In terms of blade coating, I would recommend the satin finish. In my personal experience, every time I pulled out a black coated knife, such as my M16-01KZ, every single one of my friends who know I'm a knife guy were like, "Woah dude, are you going to stab someone with that?" and I understand why. The black blade seems to associate the knife with being more stealthy and tactical to some people. The satin blade has a very nice look to it, and in my experience, it seems like people are bothered by it less as long as you aren't showy. Finally, the knife itself is, in my opinion, pretty classy looking even though it has a modified clip point blade. The nice shape of the blade combined with the curved handle has led to many of even my non knife friends to ask me what kind of knife it was. It seems to have a classy look to it even for a clip point knife, so people don't seem as bothered by it in comparison.
Hope this help you out man, I seriously love my Mini-Onslaught, no matter the version you get, I think your going to seriously enjoy it. It really has good bang for buck. Congrats
Edit: I also have a review of it in the knife review section, its pretty lengthy, but it fills in a lot of info. Hope this helps you out man. I'll probably update it soon with a bit more use.
Also, the knife is a great EDC, its thin so it slices pretty well, and it seems tough enough for most everyday stuff. Not saying it is weak, but it isn't a prybar. As a student, its cut everything I've needed to cut, including some plastic, paper, and other miscellaneous small stuff just fine.
Yeah this will be my first Benchmade and so I want to do things right the first time. I think I am going to go with the full sized satin onslaught . I can get it for just over 110$ so even if I end up not liking it as much as I thought and it isn't my taste I won't be out too much cash.I am not planning on using it as a prybar, I don't even do that with my thicker bladed ZT and CS knives.
Yeah, this knife is a great way to get into Benchmades. For the price you get an extremely refined and smooth opening production folder. The smooth G10 feels pretty grippy so it works pretty well and doesn't destroy your pockets. I really like the Axis lock in this model for being so smooth along with the pivot. Also, the thumbhole is placed amazingly and works really well both slowly and flicking. Just so you know, the full size Onslaught is a big knife, like feels like a Spyderco Military big sort of knife. The mini is not all that mini, its a 3.5 inch blade, so either way you get a good size knife.
Also, I know some people like to complain about BM's customer service, but every time I've called them, they've been prompt and helpful, I wouldn't worry about the knife all that much. The blade might be a little dull, as Benchmade does not ship them out sharpened like Spyderco.
Finally, yeah, I just wanted to let you know about the blade thickness, because there seem to be a lot of people here preoccupied about how thick and tough a knife is. This knife is much more of a EDC and has more of a gentlemanly feel to it. I personally really like the looks and it slices everyday stuff awesome, your going to like it.
Sorry about the long lecture, but seriously, you're going to get a good knife for the money. Have fun with it, its a great knife.
Also, I know some people like to complain about BM's customer service, but every time I've called them, they've been prompt and helpful, I wouldn't worry about the knife all that much. The blade might be a little dull, as Benchmade does not ship them out sharpened like Spyderco.
Finally, yeah, I just wanted to let you know about the blade thickness, because there seem to be a lot of people here preoccupied about how thick and tough a knife is. This knife is much more of a EDC and has more of a gentlemanly feel to it. I personally really like the looks and it slices everyday stuff awesome, your going to like it.
Sorry about the long lecture, but seriously, you're going to get a good knife for the money. Have fun with it, its a great knife
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