Best Benchmade ever

Tough choice, I'll have to go with my M2 710, which just edges out my AFCK. The AFCK and my 735 Ares have the better handles, but the 710 just cuts better, probably because of the recurve and thinner edge grind. Now if they'd only make an Axis AFCK with an Ares style 2 tone handle....
 
I would put a vote in for the Ares - nice blade shape/grind, great handles, great lock. (actually have a 730 & 735 - both are great). I find it difficult to decide between the 710 & 730/5 - all are great knives, all cut great, but the 730/5 feels nicer in the hand.

Sam
 
The best, for me, is the 705. I have tried a lot of knives, but the 705 is the one that I daily MUST have.

Dean
 
Great thread! I own the 705 and the 710. Both are great knives and I love the axis lock. However, the 705 is more "pocket friendly" and I end up carrying it almost every day.
John.
 
I never thought I could like a BM more than my 940. Then I got a 750 because I heard that they were going out of production. The 750 is my EDC now.
 
I like the 690 model best. It's perfect for everyday use.
Then i recommend 730 for the second one.
 
I don't know, can't decide. It is either the 710, the 722, the 735 or the 812. They all just feel great in my hand and do what they are designed to do........wolf
 
Prof., 1K posts (?)- congrats. Maybe you are older than me !! :)
1) 705
2) 600
3) 710
 
BM43 is pretty nice as well, but my nod goes to the 940, gotta love that axis lock mech, so strong and smooth opening, and the blade appeal to me is high, where I've heard others don't like it but it is a very useful type blade....NOW, I've just worked out a deal for a BM705 and after reading these posts am anxious to get her and try it out for a while and see how it goes!

G2
 
I just got a 710 about a month ago and like it a lot. I have two 970's , and I recently got two 840bt's that I am very fond of . The 840 is like a large(old timey) Endura, but with better steel.I like my AFO also.
 
(1) I think the BM 600 (Combat Talon II) is the sexiest to look at.
(2) I like to use the AFCK for chores.
(3) I like the Boguowski Spike for back up.
 
550 Griptillian - NO DOUBT!
At the price it is a steal.
It is big and strong.
Real value for money.
The Axis lock not only locks the blade open - I like the way it “grabs” the blade closed.
 
Without a doubt, my 705BT. Sometimes I carry my 710HS, 720BT, 910BT, or 940...but as the second knife. The one I have to have is the bullet proof 705.

I can't wait to get my Benchmade Forum Knife! :D

/mel
 
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