BM G-10 scales

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I just got a BM 710 in a plain edge. The knife is great, except that I happened to notice that there is some space between the g-10 scale and the stainless liner on the blade end of the knife on one side. It looks like BM failed to use enough adhesive to secure it to the liner. The space is not clearly through from one side to the other-just along one edge. Is this an issue? I'm worried that any soap/water might cause the scale to separate even more if/when I have to clean the knife. Has anyone else had to deal with this? Need some feedback. Thanks.
 
There should be no adhesive holding on the scales. Try tightening down the screws if you have the right torx for it.
 
No adhesive? Is that right? The only thing holding the scales to the liners are the two rear torx screws, the pocket clip screws, and the pivot screw?
BTW, thanks for the reply Steve :p
 
Thanks for educating me. You learn something new every day. I am relieved to know this because it makes it a non-issue. I don't think that I can get rid of the space, but it's too small to be a problem. Thanks again. :)
 
Yeah, no adhesive on most of the modern folders that use torx, or any type of removable fastner for the most part really. Anyway the probable cause of the small space is that the mating surfaces aren't 100% perfectly flat. This can cause some small spaces, and really isn't an issue on a user.
 
For what it's worth, I recently compared my 2-year-old BM AFCK to one of recent manufacture, and noticed that the fit and finish was shoddier on the new one. There were gaps between the liners and the scale; the exposed edges of the liners were not satin finished; the G10 "felt" cheaper, its edges were less well-chamfered and the texturing less defined; and the blade grind at the edge seemed to waver a bit.

It's a long shot, but maybe you could check to see if any grit is caught under the scale the next time you take it apart.
 
Thanks for the replies you guys. :) I guess I've been shouting my "newbieness" lately! I checked the knife again and it looks like the g-10 scale isn't completely flat in that area. I'm sorry to hear about the AFCK comparison. I hate to see another company sacrifice quality to maintain the bottom line. That's a temporary fix and a boomerang. All you have is your current reputation.
 
Webs,

Get yourself a #6 Torx driver, remove the scale and check its' flatness via a pane of glass. If it's not flat, tape a piece of 400 grit sandpaper to the pane of glass and flatten the inside of the scale. Also, while you have the scale off, check that there isn't a burr on the stainless liner that mates with the scale.
 
Glockman, sorry for the late response and thanks for the clever solution-I'll definitely keep it in mind for the future. Another issue came up and I ended up exchanging the knife for a 710HS-what a great knife! When I first got the 154CM 710, I noticed that it was harder to open than my other axis folders. It wasn't a pivot screw issue because I adjusted that. I then took a closer look at it and noticed that the cam(?) was shaped a little differently than the other knives. The ridge of the cam that the blade sits under when closed was a little "sharper" than the other blades. Also, the blade sat lower in the divot. I returned the knife and exchanged it for the 710HS. No g-10 issues with the 710HS!! :) I think that I'll be happier with the M2 steel anyway. :D Thanks again
 
My experience with Benchmade is that their QC has gotten even better, overall, over the years, particularly on their axis lock knives compared to pre-axis-era knives. But regardless of the maker, I personally try to check a few of the same knife myself before buying.

Of course, any company can have a lemon slip through the cracks now and then.
Jim
 
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