Before I get to the knives, let me detail my requirements, as they are somewhat unusual.
In August 2008 I became a hemiplegic, with my left side paralyzed, and Im in a wheelchair. As a result, I cant reach into pants pockets, so I carry everything in a travel vest. This impacts my choice of knife, as it has to be a one handed opener, and have a clip so I can have easy access to it from a vest pocket.
Now I have always admired the Buck 110, an American classic. Before I got sick I got a 112 (I have small hands, another factor that influences knife choice). Afterwards, I added a one-arm bandit so I could open it, but the lack of a clip and the weight means I cant really carry it.
The 110 is one of the most copied knives ever, and in my case function really has to dictate what I carry. I recently found out about the Benchmade 13150, which is very close to the 110, has a good weight and a clip, and the easy opening Axis lock to boot.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/13150
Some pros and cons: obviously, it has all the features I want, in the size I want. On the negative side, it is very expensive. I generally try and keep my knives at $100 or less; my edc is a Spyderco Native CF, which I got on an outrageous closing out sale for $90, and I love. Also, on the 13150, I cant stand the HD on the blade; I dont ride a bike and Im not into corporate logos. And Im not crazy about the D2 (hard to sharpen on my Sharpmaker), but I can live with that.
So what do you think? How good is this knife? Is it worth the heavy investment? Are there any other choices with the features I need?
By the way, there is a plastic version of this knife from Benchmade, which is a lot cheaper, but it doesnt look like a 110, and has the logos all over it, so thats out.
My thanks, as always, to all the smart folks on this forum.
In August 2008 I became a hemiplegic, with my left side paralyzed, and Im in a wheelchair. As a result, I cant reach into pants pockets, so I carry everything in a travel vest. This impacts my choice of knife, as it has to be a one handed opener, and have a clip so I can have easy access to it from a vest pocket.
Now I have always admired the Buck 110, an American classic. Before I got sick I got a 112 (I have small hands, another factor that influences knife choice). Afterwards, I added a one-arm bandit so I could open it, but the lack of a clip and the weight means I cant really carry it.
The 110 is one of the most copied knives ever, and in my case function really has to dictate what I carry. I recently found out about the Benchmade 13150, which is very close to the 110, has a good weight and a clip, and the easy opening Axis lock to boot.
http://www.benchmade.com/products/13150
Some pros and cons: obviously, it has all the features I want, in the size I want. On the negative side, it is very expensive. I generally try and keep my knives at $100 or less; my edc is a Spyderco Native CF, which I got on an outrageous closing out sale for $90, and I love. Also, on the 13150, I cant stand the HD on the blade; I dont ride a bike and Im not into corporate logos. And Im not crazy about the D2 (hard to sharpen on my Sharpmaker), but I can live with that.
So what do you think? How good is this knife? Is it worth the heavy investment? Are there any other choices with the features I need?
By the way, there is a plastic version of this knife from Benchmade, which is a lot cheaper, but it doesnt look like a 110, and has the logos all over it, so thats out.
My thanks, as always, to all the smart folks on this forum.
