BM721 v the recent competition

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Abe

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Hi All,
Although I have a RSK MK1 I still can't seem to stop the yearning for a BM721( I guess some of this probably comes down to wanting what you can't readily have).
So I started to wonder how many people have used the 721, tried the more recent competition with more modern steels etc and yet still carry the 721?
Part of the attraction for me is the size. It seems a great package as back-up to a fixed blade. I really like the axis lock and love G10 handles.
 
I have three 721 CEs, and I use one fairly regularly (the other 2 I bought when they were going out of style). It's built like a little tank, handle fills the hand well. There is no blade play at all, and the steel liners are thick for a knife this size. The 154 CM blade steel actually works better for me than BM's S30V, but that's just my opinion. I agree -- it's a great knife, and I'm surprised that it did not sell better. The only complaint that I've read on the forums is that some people don't like the bowie shaped blade. I'm of the other opinion, as there are few bowie shaped blades in such a small package.
 
littleknife said:
Abe, you might get answers sooner on the General Forums (Discussion or Reviews).
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Hi Littleknife,
Thanks for your advice.:)

bk400,
That's great to hear. I agree with you on the bowie point. As I tend to use either a Woodlore or Falk. F1 as my fixed blade I have always felt a more 'pointy' folder would be a good companion. I had a BM690 for a while and found the 3 1/4" blade to be an optimum size, though being a linerlock and having no lanyard hole, the 690 didn't really feel like an outdoor workhorse.
I think I'm just gonna have to try and track one down and give it a whirl.
Cheers,
Abe
 
mrd74,
Great job:thumbup:
I envy both your skill and your patience.
Abe
 
Abe
Thanks for the pat on the back but it really wasn't that difficult. You are right about the patience part though, had to be real careful not to overheat the blade.
Mike
 
I have a 721CE. I don't carry it because it's a bit too thick and heavy - prefer to carry my 710PE. (I also EDC my Busfield Trailing Point, a great and underrated knife which was made for Beretta by Moki of Japan. (Same people that make Al Mar.) Micarta scales, no liners. Light in weight and wicked looking blade. The fit and finish on it is phenomenal. I'm >not< comparing it to the 721 because they are very different knives; just mentioning a knife I like a lot that doesn't get much "airtime".)

Actually I plan on selling my 721 pretty soon. It's a great knife; I just don't use it much.
 
rifon2 said:
I have a 721CE. I don't carry it because it's a bit too thick and heavy - prefer to carry my 710PE. (I also EDC my Busfield Trailing Point, a great and underrated knife which was made for Beretta by Moki of Japan. (Same people that make Al Mar.) Micarta scales, no liners. Light in weight and wicked looking blade. The fit and finish on it is phenomenal. I'm >not< comparing it to the 721 because they are very different knives; just mentioning a knife I like a lot that doesn't get much "airtime".)

Actually I plan on selling my 721 pretty soon. It's a great knife; I just don't use it much.
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Hi rifon2,
I just took a look at the Busfield - nice lines!
Its a shame that your 721 isn't plain edge otherwise you'd probably have a buyer all lined up!
Abe
 
I've got a partially serrated 720, and it's a great knife. In fact, I preferred it to my SERE 2000, and part of the reason was the serrations. While i think a lot of knives have too many serrations, and I can't stand an all-serrated edge, the 1/3 serrations of the 720 make it into an even more effective field knife. I've used those serrations wo carve a whole bunch of figure 4 trap parts; they come in handy for cutting notches.

I just recently replaced my 720 with a BM 9050 Auto, partial serrations. The only reason it rides in my pocket instead of the 720 is that the 9050 has a longer blade and more hand-filling grip.
 
Thanks to everyone for your contributions.
Even though I don't favour serrsations as a rule, I have to concede that the 72x series appears have a short enough section to be useful without taking out the best part of the blade for shaving up feather sticks etc.
Almost wavered for a moment...!:D
 
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