best looking BM folder?

I'll tell ya pb.......I have a bunch from different companies. I've sold some and given a few away, but there is not 1 Benchmade that I have that is going anywhere. I can't say that for any other company.
Every time I pick one of them up that feeling, pride of ownership, never goes away.
Strange, but true.
My favorite company. I think a big part of it is the service we get from them. I actually look forward to dealing with CS!!
Joe
 
pbcg said:
From what I've seen, you have a pretty awesome collection yourself!

Always enjoy seeing your blades!
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I agree, you've put together a collection of some very impressive blades Joe.

I had to dig through my stash to bring out a few more beauty queens for you guys. The HD Backroad is one that I never hear about, but it's definitely got some class. I'm guessing it's just not too popular because of the recurve.

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@Cory,

That HD Backroad looks a lot like the 12800 Osbourne Gaucho? I Never even knew the HD Backroad existed. Great score! And that 690 Proto is amazing.

Really nice!
 
Thanks pbcg, I love the looks of the 690 model, but just hate the pocket clip. I think there's just as many variations of that model as there is of the 940 series. And you're absolutely right, I never even noticed, the Backroad and the Gaucho have the exact same handle shape. I'd be willing to bet that the blades are interchangeable as well.

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Absolute beauties Corey!!!
Always look forward to pics of your awesome collection my friend......just awesome!!
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Joe
 
I know this is a folder thread, but I think the 119 Arvensis deserves mention as a good looking BM...

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Can't help but say something here. A blade so expensive and such a beautiful work of art that you need white gloves to handle it. Don't get me wrong, I've owned some Vallotton customs that needed white gloves too. Then I realized that they were only good for awesome pictures. That is one beautiful Benchmade though!!!!
 
Hale Storm said:
Can't help but say something here. A blade so expensive and such a beautiful work of art that you need white gloves to handle it. Don't get me wrong, I've owned some Vallotton customs that needed white gloves too. Then I realized that they were only good for awesome pictures. That is one beautiful Benchmade though!!!!
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LOL....

I knew it was only a matter of time before someone said something about the gloves.

That's not me wearing them, or my pic's. I sent the knife in to BM for some very minor tuning and the tech who did the work took those pictures to send to me prior to returning it ensure everything was to my satisfaction.

Talk about amazing customer service!

I like the pic's because I think the defused natural light shows the knife at it's best. Nothing hidden or obscured by lighting or angles. What you see is what you get...

I did take the comparison pic of the two 757's and I think it illustrates what I mean. The defused natural light really shows the depth and beauty of the Damascus and marbled carbon fiber scales. Also how the Gold hand rubbed anodized Ti really pop's.
 
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pbcg said:
LOL....

I knew it was only a matter of time before someone said something about the gloves.

That's not me wearing them, or my pic's. I sent the knife in to BM for some very minor tuning and the tech who did the work took those pictures to send to me prior to returning it ensure everything was to my satisfaction.

Talking about amazing customer service!

I like the pic's because I think the defused natural light shows the knife at it's best. Nothing hidden or obscured by lighting or angles. What you see is what you get...

I did take the caparison pic of the two 757's and I think it illustrates what I mean. The defused natural light really shows the depth and beauty of the Damascus and marbled carbon fiber scales. Also how the Gold hand rubbed anodized Ti really pop's.
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No offense meant pb. It's a gorgeous blade.
 
sharp_edge said:
Forgive my ignorance but is that real gold?
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Now that would be something!

No, it's Anodized Titanium. A chemical/electric process that allows them to color the titanium. In this case Gold. You'll often see Ti anodized a variety of colors. The 757-151 Vicar features anodized titanium liners and pocket clip.
 
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ok thx. I know what anodizing is about but rarely saw the gold color, maybe with the exception of Reate Horizon C. Plus, the gold color on that Vicar really stands out, thus making me think it might be true gold. Man, that is a heck of knife yo own.
 
I really liked the looks of this one, but it fell into a weird gray area for me. Too big to be a small knife but too small to be a big knife. I just never found myself carrying it. Certainly a looker though.

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Just came across this one, and am rather angry about it. It is an absolutely beautiful knife. I don't think I've ever lusted after a knife as much as that. Only problem is that I just got 4 new Benchmades in the mail yesterday, and absolutely do not have room in the budget now for months.

I really love the satin blade and stabilized wood combo. Even more so after receiving my Saddle Mountain yesterday. I think that a dream edc for me might be a 940 with stabilized wood and a satin or stonewashed blade.
 
T.L.E. Sharp said:
I really liked the looks of this one, but it fell into a weird gray area for me. Too big to be a small knife but too small to be a big knife. I just never found myself carrying it. Certainly a looker though.

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I agree 100% TLE. I love the looks of that little knife, but the ergos just plain suck for me.


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Just came across this one, and am rather angry about it. It is an absolutely beautiful knife. I don't think I've ever lusted after a knife as much as that. Only problem is that I just got 4 new Benchmades in the mail yesterday, and absolutely do not have room in the budget now for months.

I really love the satin blade and stabilized wood combo. Even more so after receiving my Saddle Mountain yesterday. I think that a dream edc for me might be a 940 with stabilized wood and a satin or stonewashed blade.
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Hmmm, this is one I haven't seen before. The orange barrel spacers look much better than the orange backspacers that they've been putting on the other models.
 
I gotta agree that the Crooked River is one helluva looker. I've got a Vicar that'll be here Tuesday that I'm hoping can give it a run for its money.




I'm also still partial to my first BM

 
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