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What is the Bone Collector large knife? Meaning, is it similar to a Grip, or what knife is it based off of? Or is it for that matter? Thanks for the input. Josh
 
It's based off the large Mel Pardue Presidio handle design, but with a sheep's foot-style, hole-deploying blade much like that of the large Grip.

I owned a large, but with it's heft and blade length being not-much-more that the small, I much prefer the small model. In fact, it's my favorite BM of all time. Here's a few for your viewing pleasure: :)

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The finish on your BC blades is really great. Like many I love the shape but without the logo. Can you say who did the job? :thumbup:
 
Additional shots, the first being large vs. small...

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To more specifically answer your question, as opposed to the Grips, the BC's have full-length liners (rather than partial liners) and sculpted G10 handle scales (as opposed to molded polymer/Noryl/FRN, etc.). BC's are substantially stouter as a result, but also significantly heftier. The small BC weighs in at 3.7oz.

It's all a matter of preference, but I prefer the stouter/heftier feel ("that's what she said," as my Son would interject).
 
To add: the great thing about these BC models is they're easy to upgrade to a stock Presidio blade should you choose. The G-10 handles are much friendlier than are the stock aluminum version. Again here's my hybrid as an example - and also one of my favorite knives to carry.

 
jkarp_53 said:
The finish on your BC blades is really great. Like many I love the shape but without the logo. Can you say who did the job? :thumbup:
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Thank you for saying so. kind Sir. I did them myself after watching many a tutorial on the Tube and deciding exactly what I wanted my desired effect to be. I have tweaked the process somewhat to get more consistent results; what I like to refer to as "Professorization." :)



My original assumption was that this new, almost bead-blasted finish, would be more prone to collection sweat, dirt, debris, and general moisture that can be enemies to D2. In testing, however, I found that this surface texture does very well with retaining a very light layer of Teflon-based lube, which does well in protecting against it's enemies. In fact, the only surface oxidation I've ever experienced with these blades was before I refinished them around the pivot/washer area. I do leave this area polished, as well as all areas that contact the Axis mech, but the CRK grease I've since started using on the pivot exclusively has so far kept moisture out for the most part.

Yes, I'm a nerd.

Prof.
 
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I have never used a "thumb hole" knife. Do you guys find it as easy to open as the a "thumb stud"? Have you ever had your thumb slip out of the hole when opening? Sure wish Benchmade would do away with the Bone Collector Logo. The Bone Collector name on the blade is alright, but that logo just ruins the look of the blade. If I do buy one it will be the smaller size in black/green G10 handle - just like my 15055-1 Mini Bone Collector that is a very nice knife in an old-fashioned way. :)
 
harris2 said:
I have never used a "thumb hole" knife. Do you guys find it as easy to open as the a "thumb stud"? Have you ever had your thumb slip out of the hole when opening? Sure wish Benchmade would do away with the Bone Collector Logo. The Bone Collector name on the blade is alright, but that logo just ruins the look of the blade. If I do buy one it will be the smaller size in black/green G10 handle - just like my 15055-1 Mini Bone Collector that is a very nice knife in an old-fashioned way. :)
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Hole and studs are about equal to me, sure my thumbs have slipped out if the holes and off if the studs, I'm not very dexterous for being ambidextrous.

I prefer the large bone collector, it's a great design, like a thinner Adamas or like a Grip with G-10 handles.

Feels solid, is solid. :D
 
Thanks Skimo. What is interesting is during a dealer price comparison search I found one that advertises the 15030-1 Bone Collector status as DISCONTINUED (a dealer who is located geographically Midway in the USA :)). Hum, maybe 2014 will bring us higher prices and less choices from Benchmade.
 
I have the presidio ultra version in lightweight noryl. I didn't know the bc had the same handle shape. I honestly thought the handle was ugly until I got it in my hand. The shape feels great and it has since displaced my mini grip.
 
Anyone interested in this fantastic folder better snatch one up, as according to the fella at BM in CS that I spoke with last week, BM is discontinuing the entire line.
 
Professor said:
Anyone interested in this fantastic folder better snatch one up, as according to the fella at BM in CS that I spoke with last week, BM is discontinuing the entire line.
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I've seen this in a couple different places now too. Bone Collector line being shut down. Too bad as I thought they were always underrated and didn't get the attention they deserve. I bought a spare mini to go into inventory. They are priced quite reasonable.
 
Lame if they discontinue the line, it's an amazing value, and a type of beefy you don't see in many blades
 
If these do get disco'ed I will look for a small 15030 in black G-10 on the secondary market and build a hybrid using my satin 525 blade.
 
My favorite blades are the BM presidios and BCs. I was working on my mini BC yesterday and discovered another difference... presidios have metal liners, BC have plastic liners. Also, the pressidio has a threaded stand off behind the pivot and axis button which greatly contributes to being able to easily center the blade whereas the BC has an unthreaded spacer there with a fake screw head on one side...
love them both, but the mini presidio is such a tank and my go to EDC
 
Therangerofdanger said:
My favorite blades are the BM presidios and BCs. I was working on my mini BC yesterday and discovered another difference... presidios have metal liners, BC have plastic liners. Also, the pressidio has a threaded stand off behind the pivot and axis button which greatly contributes to being able to easily center the blade whereas the BC has an unthreaded spacer there with a fake screw head on one side...
love them both, but the mini presidio is such a tank and my go to EDC
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All due respect, Sir, but thar be a sloo of misinformation in your post. The stop pin on BC's is indeed threaded and a 2-56 screw is screwed into it on the clipside of the knife. BC's also have full stainless black-oxide-coated liners under the G10. If you were referring to the backspacer on the BC, it is G10 with 2-56 pitch threadserts inserted that the 2-56 frame screws thread into.

The BC in either variation, large or small, is a robust folder in just about every regard.

Prof.
 
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well as the case may be its presently at BM to get the blade centered properly. Prior to that I took it entirely apart in an effort to try to center it myself. I am a little confused because while the stop pin did have a torx screw head on one end, once it was out you can see that the screw only holds the stop pin to one of the liner sides....the other side of the liner just had a hole in it and the pin only had a reduced diameter on it to fit into the the hole on the other liner (no retention on that end)... haven't taken my presidio apart but maybe that's how it is too?

As for the liner material, that is what I thought at first too, but later came to a different conclusion. I did not put a magnet to it or scratch the "paint" of off it, but it did not feel like the liner in my presidio and was also much lighter and appeared to have plastic burs in some of the milled cuts. Will confirm or deny both when I get it back from BM.
 
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I know what you mean. The stop pin is fastened to the clip side only by the 2-56 screw. The other side like you indicated is simply nestled into the liner. This is how many BM's are done. Some models don't even have a screw through one side -- both sides of the stop pin are nestled, like on the Grip, 710's and 940's for instance. The one screw at least keeps the stop pin from rattling, which can and has occurred infrequently on some models like the 710. In any instance, the robust pivot assembly is primarily responsible for lateral structural integrity.

The liners are either 410 or 420 stainless steel with a similar black oxide coating to that used on pocket clips. The Axis mech's strength relies on steel liners (or inserts in the case of the Grips and 940's, for example) working in conjunction with the Axis bar and the blade tang in essentially "wedging" the blade locked. Black oxide is pretty durable stuff in my experience, as they are my preference among the several styles of BM clips since they resist scratching to the extent of revealing a shiny surface reasonably well.

Prof.
 
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