Benchy Nimravus Cub?

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shin1ichi2002

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Hi,

Just recently bought a BK7 for woods use and am looking for a shorty fixed blade for semi-daily carry. Will be behind the back.

Dost thou great forum hath any opinion of thy blade? (thou, thee, thi, thy???)

thanks for any opinions.
:D
 
Sweet little blade, get one of these and forever forget about locking mecnanisms on folding knives as this one has the strongest!!

Just kidding.

This knife would be usefull in just about any role, EDC,hunting,backup knife ect.

I love mine, only downside is that the sheath overall is a little big (in space taking) not blade fit) for the size of the knife.

If your serious about getting one try to find one of the discontinued ones in M2 high speed steel.
 
I think he said he was looking for a shorty. Isn't the BK10 three inches longer than the BK7 that he has, which is 7 inches already?

Funny, I have the BK7 and I just got a Nimravus Cub the other day! The Cub is an awesome little knife. Not terribly small, not too big either. The sheath mine came with has a web snap closure -- I'd prefer a nice snug kydex sheath instead, or one of the newer Benchmade sheaths with that little plastic thumb toggle.

I have the 440C plain blade (no black coating for me, thanks) and it's a beautiful knife with a simple and strong design. I'm now looking for a replacement sheath, though.

Another knife to consider for this purpose is the Spyderco Bill Moran Featherweight (VG-10 steel). That one arrived yesterday, just a few days after my Nimravus Cub did, and it's really nice. It's the sharpest knife I ever got right out of the box. The thing is literally like a razor. Unbelievable for a production knife! I'm thinking of buying a second one, actually, to keep pristine for the future. (Somehow there is a nasty couple of scratches on the left side of the blade that I don't know the cause of.) The Moran comes with a really cool Tek-Lok sheath that can be arranged for small-of-the-back, horizontal, vertical, inverted, or cross-draw carry. It's funny, the coincidence, because tonight I wore it to work in small-of-the-back mode -- the first time ever, and on only the second night I've owned the knife!

If you get either of those two, you will not be disappointed. The Nimravus Cub seems to be the one more geared toward hard use, so consider that before buying.

---Jeffrey
 
What about a BUCK/Strider Solution, or Al Mar SERE Operator?

I have both, and have used them hard in the bush.

I have also EDC'ed both in the city.

Quite pleased.
 
Thanks for the opinions guys.

I checked out the Al Mare Sere Operator. Nice looking knife, but out of range what i want to spend on a knife. Its also larger than i intend for a fixed EDC. I am new to knives overall and don't want to spend that much on one. I don't believe in knives that you are afraid to use because of cost. Yet.

The Buck is also a a knice looking knife.:D But also out of my price range. and the website doesn'te give the size of the knife.

The Spyderco Bill Moran just did not appeal to me asthetically.

One thing, I have not handled a NimCub yet. Can't find one local, and to me a knife must fit your hand comfortably, just as a handgun should fit. So I am looking for one local.
I see that there are more than one sheaths with this knife. Whats the scoop with that?

kamsahammnida! (ya'll guess this one!?)
 
There have been 3 generations of sheaths for this knife.

#1 was a molded kydex without retaining strap and wire clip to attach to the belt, it was without a belt strap. It was scraped I believe as it wasent jump worthy, the sheath couldent be relied on to secure the knife if the knife was inverted.

#2 was a kydex molded with weaved nylon inserts(looks like carbon fiber) with a retaining strap and kydex full belt loop.

#3 the current version is a kydex moloded with thumb switch retaining device(no retaining strap) full kydex belt loop and additional belt loop molded towards bottom of sheath for inverted carry.

Of these three holsters the original was probibly the best for concealed carry on the hip or behind the back carry. I was a simple kydex pouch type sheath with a easy on/off metal clip.

I think they moved to the new designs in the interest of better,more secure retainment for millitary/general purpose applications.

Im shure you could find an older model with the original sheathfor your application.
 
The Al Mar Operator has been on my want list for a while! Nice knife...even better now that it's offered in S30V.
 
Originally posted by shin1ichi2002
I see that there are more than one sheaths with this knife. Whats the scoop with that?

kamsahammnida! (ya'll guess this one!?)
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I think Benchmade is just tryin' to keep up with the times. The new sheath with the thumb lever is to my liking, but I haven't heard a lot of positive opinions about it, most people seem to prefer a nice solid kydex jobby. I myself felt the OLD ones were horrendous, particularly the one kydex sheath with the integrated beltloop:barf:...

Yourwelcome! (heheheh)
:) EasEWryder
 
I can't speak Korean, but you're welcome.

The Nim Cub is a very comfortable knife. I've used it for carving gourds and for prying out large chunks of wood. It's very secure for piercing unyielding materials in forward and reverse grips. It's very comfortable w/regular cutting, too.
 
Nimravus Cub is great I love my full size Nim but have used a smaller one for a while great knife for light to medium fixed blade duty. Small enough for EDC.
 
In addition to my Nim Cub, I have the 100SH2O dive knife in H-1 steel. The sheath for that one is the kind with the lanyard holes along the edges and the thumb switch.

Reaction?

I think the thumb switch is superfluous. I don't see how it does anything to increase knife retention. I can pull the knife out of the sheath without having to work any harder than if the switch is not in the "locked" position. I have not been able to figure out if someone goofed, if mine's defective, or what. The knife really does not feel any harder to pull out than if the switch is unlocked. Anyone else have this experience?

---Jeffrey
 
The thumb-toggle isn't meant as a safety/fail-safe retention device.

It's merely an additional lock-in for the sheath.

You *_can_* draw the knife with the thumb-toggle "locked."

This was discussed, I believe, way back when BM switched from the old sheath design to this new one -- and it is a widely misunderstood function of the sheath.

:)

Allen
aka DumboRAT
 
Just got a M2 Nimravus. I can draw it WITH the thumb switch engaged.

The rubber belt loop is a joke. I really HATE all the sheaths which let move your knife on the belt. I had to modify the sheath with a belt loop taken from my Nealy mcs. No other complaint with the knife though. I will have a chance to use it during next week, I'l see what it's worth.

TJ
 
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