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BM 943 vs. BM710
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I consider the 710 to be one of the best all around folding knives you can buy.
I think it is the perfect size for any task it would be needed. I also like my 943 alot....It is definitely one of the best looking knives out there.
The 710 is just a little bigger, a little tougher, and a little stronger.
The D2 steel of the 710 takes a good edge, holds an edge longer and is less prone to rolling.
If you can find one, and don't mind spending the money, the 710hs with M2 steel is the ultimate EDC knife.
The S30V takes a razors edge, but I've put small chips in mine, and rolled the edge a couple of times.
Consider what you need it for: The 943 is a great looking general use EDC pocket knife, but for hard use, go with the 710.
I have one 943BK, with a plain edge black coated blade.
I have six 710's.
710BKD2
710SBKD2
710HSSR
Two 710HS
710-02 Limited Edition
I think it is the perfect size for any task it would be needed. I also like my 943 alot....It is definitely one of the best looking knives out there.
The 710 is just a little bigger, a little tougher, and a little stronger.
The D2 steel of the 710 takes a good edge, holds an edge longer and is less prone to rolling.
If you can find one, and don't mind spending the money, the 710hs with M2 steel is the ultimate EDC knife.
The S30V takes a razors edge, but I've put small chips in mine, and rolled the edge a couple of times.
Consider what you need it for: The 943 is a great looking general use EDC pocket knife, but for hard use, go with the 710.
I have one 943BK, with a plain edge black coated blade.
I have six 710's.
710BKD2
710SBKD2
710HSSR
Two 710HS
710-02 Limited Edition
I like both the BM 710D2 and 943. The 943 is a really nice size and easy for me to sharpen because of the straight edge.
If I need a larger, beefier knife I go with the 710. I prefer the G10 scales on the 710, although shape of the 943's handle is very nice.
The 943 is maybe better around sheeple. The 710 is more the hard use knife of the two. I think the 710 will stay looking good longer,
after hard use, because of the G10 scales. The aluminum handle of the 943 is strong but the anodized coating will scratch relatively
easy. I'd love to see BM use the very tough anodizing SureFire uses on many of their flashlights.
BM 943
BM 710D2
If I need a larger, beefier knife I go with the 710. I prefer the G10 scales on the 710, although shape of the 943's handle is very nice.
The 943 is maybe better around sheeple. The 710 is more the hard use knife of the two. I think the 710 will stay looking good longer,
after hard use, because of the G10 scales. The aluminum handle of the 943 is strong but the anodized coating will scratch relatively
easy. I'd love to see BM use the very tough anodizing SureFire uses on many of their flashlights.
BM 943
BM 710D2
Unfortunately I have no picture of a 710 and 705/707 together, but I own/have handled both, and couldn't really see myself carrying a 705/707 except as a backup knife, or knife to use in mixed company. I doubt I would ever carry one as my primary use knife. Why? The handle's just too small for me. Admittedly the 710 is a bit bigger than I normally need, but I prefer that to the lack of space for all fingers on the 705/707.
I rarely carry just one knife, but between the 710 and 705/707, I would go with the 710 if I had to choose only one. However, between the 710 and 943, I would lean towards the 943 on most days. In my opinion both knives carry about equally well in the pocket (with a slight edge to the 943), but the 943 is less likely to intimidate people (almost looks like a kitchen paring knife out of the corner of the eye, I'd say), and is easier to handle. That is, with a handle that fits all fingers, and without excessive extra space, I find the 943 to be generally easier to open/close, change grip, and put to use in fairly tame EDC tasks.
But, with all that being said, my 710HSSR is definitely my go-to knife for hard use. It's a little more slender than would be optimal for true hard use (for that, I'd look towards a 420 or 520), but it more than makes up for that by sheer cutting ability (not to mention superb edge holding of the M2).
So I'd recommend choosing between the two based on what you expect to do with it. If you are mostly going to use it around an office, in the kitchen, opening mail, in restaurants, etc., then I would say to go for the 943 (and I do think it could handle the occasional tougher task, if you're worried about that). But if you're working in a warehouse, or camping frequently, or doing work in a shop, basically anything with more regular hard use, go for the 710. But if you're looking for super-compact, lightweight carry, combined with great resistance to wear on the handles, then by all means, track down a 705 (the HK 14210 by BM would be a much easier to find alternative, and somehow it speaks hard use to me more than the 705, while still being a great compact knife).
Sorry for the lengthy post, and sorry I don't have helpful pictures (my sister's the one who owns the 707, and she's nowhere near). But hopefully there's some useful info in there somewhere.
I rarely carry just one knife, but between the 710 and 705/707, I would go with the 710 if I had to choose only one. However, between the 710 and 943, I would lean towards the 943 on most days. In my opinion both knives carry about equally well in the pocket (with a slight edge to the 943), but the 943 is less likely to intimidate people (almost looks like a kitchen paring knife out of the corner of the eye, I'd say), and is easier to handle. That is, with a handle that fits all fingers, and without excessive extra space, I find the 943 to be generally easier to open/close, change grip, and put to use in fairly tame EDC tasks.
But, with all that being said, my 710HSSR is definitely my go-to knife for hard use. It's a little more slender than would be optimal for true hard use (for that, I'd look towards a 420 or 520), but it more than makes up for that by sheer cutting ability (not to mention superb edge holding of the M2).
So I'd recommend choosing between the two based on what you expect to do with it. If you are mostly going to use it around an office, in the kitchen, opening mail, in restaurants, etc., then I would say to go for the 943 (and I do think it could handle the occasional tougher task, if you're worried about that). But if you're working in a warehouse, or camping frequently, or doing work in a shop, basically anything with more regular hard use, go for the 710. But if you're looking for super-compact, lightweight carry, combined with great resistance to wear on the handles, then by all means, track down a 705 (the HK 14210 by BM would be a much easier to find alternative, and somehow it speaks hard use to me more than the 705, while still being a great compact knife).
Sorry for the lengthy post, and sorry I don't have helpful pictures (my sister's the one who owns the 707, and she's nowhere near). But hopefully there's some useful info in there somewhere.
Having the BM 705 for several years I can see why BM came out with the 707. It looks like a good change in the blade shape. I'm not sure about the handle but I've never held a 707.
The blade of the 705 just doesn't seem rugged enough. It may be able to do some heavy work, but doesn't look very beefy.
The BM943 is easier for me to handle than the smaller BM705.
The blade of the 705 just doesn't seem rugged enough. It may be able to do some heavy work, but doesn't look very beefy.
The BM943 is easier for me to handle than the smaller BM705.
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Hey guys, since everyone here seems pretty benchmade savvy, what is the stonger blade point style, the reverse tanto of the 940, or the modified clip point of the 943? Is the difference signifigant or negligable? I realy like the green handle of the 940, but I vastly prefer the look of the 943's blade, so the decision now rests on the matter of tip integrity.
Thanks!
Mark
Thanks!
Mark
The tip on the 940 is definitely stronger.
But if you really like the green handle AND the 943 blade style......Look for a 941.
They are still around even though discontinued, and at really good prices because shops are trying to get rid of them
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Wow I definitley like the looks of the 941, but I noticed that it has the older, 154cm steel, as oposed to the s30v. But, BM, states that they both have the same RC hardness. Is the difrerence in performance signifigant? I've decided that the reverse tanto is too weird looking for me, despite its inherent streanght, so its now down to the green 941 or the black 943, and and I'm having a hell of a time deciding.
Thanks!
Mark
Thanks!
Mark
Great feedback guys....
...alright, one more twist. I'm really on the edge between a large classic Sebenza and a BM 710 or 943. I presently EDC a 705 and as some of you have stated, I think the 705 is just a little to small for EDC use. I like the Sebenza, but have hesitated as I've never owned a knife that expensive. I've never lost a knife - but if I did lose the Sebenza it would really bother me. Which makes me think the 710 or 943 would be a better choice (they aren't that expensive to lose).
Couple of questions - Rich could you post a pic of a large Sebenza in the midst of the BM's?
How well does the Sebbie clip into your pocket? Anyone ever lost one? Thanks.
...alright, one more twist. I'm really on the edge between a large classic Sebenza and a BM 710 or 943. I presently EDC a 705 and as some of you have stated, I think the 705 is just a little to small for EDC use. I like the Sebenza, but have hesitated as I've never owned a knife that expensive. I've never lost a knife - but if I did lose the Sebenza it would really bother me. Which makes me think the 710 or 943 would be a better choice (they aren't that expensive to lose).
Couple of questions - Rich could you post a pic of a large Sebenza in the midst of the BM's?
How well does the Sebbie clip into your pocket? Anyone ever lost one? Thanks.
Hi Kennyroo,
Only once have I had a Sebenza that was clipped to my pocket come out when I didn't expect it. It was clipped in the watch pocket of my jeans. The small Sebenza had its lanyard attached. I think when I picked up a piece of equipment from my truck, the box caught on the lanyard and pulled the knife out of my pocket.
I usually remove the lanyard when I plan to frequently carry a Sebenza.
I've not had a problem with other knives coming un-clipped from my pockiet. But, those knives don't have lanyards.
BM705
Small Classic Sebenza
BM943
Large Classic Sebanza
BM710
Only once have I had a Sebenza that was clipped to my pocket come out when I didn't expect it. It was clipped in the watch pocket of my jeans. The small Sebenza had its lanyard attached. I think when I picked up a piece of equipment from my truck, the box caught on the lanyard and pulled the knife out of my pocket.
I usually remove the lanyard when I plan to frequently carry a Sebenza.
I've not had a problem with other knives coming un-clipped from my pockiet. But, those knives don't have lanyards.
BM705
Small Classic Sebenza
BM943
Large Classic Sebanza
BM710
I've found that I can get the S30V blade slightly sharper, and the edge-holding difference is minimal. The major difference would be in toughness. As I said, I have rolled and chipped the edge of my 943BK, but I have yet to damage a 154CM blade.
On the other hand, I have not done any damage to my 615BK Mini-Rukus with S30V.