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Buying my first Benchmade, but can't decide which one...
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Thanks it arrived today
Way beefier than I expected. But not as smooth, as I thought it would be. it's slowly breaking in tho. Loving it so far!
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Sorry, but I couldn't make it past the first paragraph. If you use your knife for self defense, it will have no value because it will be locked up in evidence. If you use it to save a life you would never sellet it anyways. I suggest that you reevaluate your wants and needs, and be honest with yourself.
It is a trial and error , like life. So I am selling all my balisong and move from there. I was bitten by a balisong bug, and now I am selling them all. There is no regret bec. the experience to own them is priceless. I might lose a bit of $ from selling it, but that's what this hobby is for.
I tried the Stryker Axis but returned it. Not my cup of tea. I currently have a Presidio Auto 5000SBK but still too big and not my liking. So I am still in search of a smaller knife. I now realized that I do need an automatic knife.
BTW, I CCW too and most americans do. Why would anyone buy a $500 + guns and will also confiscated if used for self defense? It is the same token as knife. The answer is you get what you pay for( reliability).. Is your life worth a cheap $100 knife?
This knife thing is pretty new to me. There is not enough knife store here where I can really see the knife in person and reevaluate if it fit my intended use. (Too big, slippery handle etc) so still a trial and error for me.
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I get what you meant now. You are in search of a knife for these roles, and want a good resale if you buy something that does not meet your needs. Have you thought about actually making a list of needs and features that you are wanting? Everyone needs something different, and it sounds like you want an actual working knife, where most members here want bling and specs. Just be careful, because your needs may not be theirs.
I would also recommend you shy away from buying a new knife when like new knives can be had here at a significant savings. Benchmade doesn't care where you bought it, so you may as well buy here.
I would also seriously consider how well you can retain the knife in bad situations. I know I can dunk my contego in blood, oil, or grease and still have a positive grip. Can you do that with the sexy knives everyone recommends? I was actually impressed when I coated a mini grip with dish soap, I really was, but it wasn't enough for me. Just some food for thought if you are serious about your intended use. The 940 and 710 are sweet knives, but they serve utility purpose for me and could never make an edc.
I would also recommend you shy away from buying a new knife when like new knives can be had here at a significant savings. Benchmade doesn't care where you bought it, so you may as well buy here.
I would also seriously consider how well you can retain the knife in bad situations. I know I can dunk my contego in blood, oil, or grease and still have a positive grip. Can you do that with the sexy knives everyone recommends? I was actually impressed when I coated a mini grip with dish soap, I really was, but it wasn't enough for me. Just some food for thought if you are serious about your intended use. The 940 and 710 are sweet knives, but they serve utility purpose for me and could never make an edc.
I really appreciate your input. Yes, I bought the 3 balisong used, and paid a lot cheaper than brand new. I finally found the right one, but it's not Benchmade. This forum is very helpful and thanks for all the feed back which really guides me to the right direction.
Congratulations on the mini rukus. I recently bought two, and they are definitely badasses. I bought a shot show knife like yours, and liked it so much that I bought a regular one for edc. I figured that the green one might be worth saving, and I am kind of hard on my knives, so,,,
I'm surprised that no one brought up the Adamas. Another ultra-sturdy knife.
I'm surprised that no one brought up the Adamas. Another ultra-sturdy knife.