BM Nimravus 140

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Here's the deal, I've been looking around and I quite like the BM Nimravus 140 (non-serrated, non-tanto). Essentially, it will be a knife that's attached to a hiking/trekking backpack as a general purpose fixed blade when I don't want to use a folder.

I've looked at numerous similar knives in the size range that I want (4.5" to 5.25") and I quite like the blade shape, handle size (I have small-ish hands), and feel of the Nimravus.

So, opinions and/or thoughts?
 
I have the Nim Cub which I like a lot. I've looked at the Nimravus and really like the looks of it..:thumbup:
 
The Nim Cub seems to have a decent amount of respect on here, but unfortunately, I haven't really found any opinions on the full-size Nimravus.
 
For what it's worth;I reallly like the size and the design of the Nimravus, and I would have bought it long ago if it came with a kydex sheath. The molle compatible sheath that it comes with, doesn't lend itself to discrete carry. A knife the size of the Nimravus would be easy to carry ,virtually invisibly, with a kydex sheath attached to a Spyderco G-clip, or some kind of shoulder harness. Does BM reallly think that most buyers would use the Nimravus primarily for deep woods hiking or camping ,where carrying a knife openly on a belt, would be appropriate?
I see a knife the size of the Nimravus, primarily as a city/suburban knife ,and ,presently, to make that possible, requires the services of an aftermarket kydex sheath maker.
 
I liked the Nimravus, but agree it would've been nicer with a kydex sheath or something that wasn't just for belt carry. I had the version M2 steel & ended up getting a Busse for it, but it was a good design.

If you like the design, get it. I think you'll be happy with it.
 
I've got a number of Benchmade Fixed blades and I think the Nimravus is great knife for the purpose your looking to acquire it for. I do like the Molle Sheath and it attaches well to the hip-belt of my backpack.
 
Alright, update: I ended up buying a standard black short Ka-Bar and the tanto Nimravus. Reasoning behind this is that I figured if there ever was a time I might need a really strong point, I might as well have the tanto. The Ka-Bar is going to be my main backpacking knife and the Nimravus will be my everything-else knife. I will update after spending a bit of time with both
 
Second update: With regards to the tanto Nimravus, although not exactly what I wanted, it works great for general use and over time with sharpenings, will turn into an ever better blade shape (IMO).

As for the black short Ka-Bar...I'm happy that I'm not afraid to do use it as a general camp/hiking knife, and for that use, it's turning out great. What I'm not happy about, though, is that I'm having to re-profile the edge on one side. One side is right around 20 degrees while the other side is about 30 degrees (possibly a tad more). Re-profiling has taken a small bit of time, but really it's not that big of a deal.

The handles on both knives are very nice feeling for me, though I do have somewhat small-ish hands. The Ka-Bar's handle is nice and grippy and I'm had no problem with it when it's wet. The Nimravus's texturing on the aluminum handles adds to the grippiness, but after a while of using it, can be a little rough on the hands, but it's nothing that's painful or problematic...the jimping on the spine is great, though.

Also having a 3/4 of an inch less blade than the Ka-Bar, the Nimravus looks and feels like a much bigger knife to me. The thickness of the Nim is going to lend well to food preparation and other slim jobs than the Ka-Bar...In addition, I think the Ka-Bar's grind starts a bit low (below the halfway point).

All in all, both knives aren't bad, but they do lend themselves to different applications, and I've got no problem carrying both if wanted.
 
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