Contego

[BladeCommander]

I think Benchmade has more production models in M390 than any other company, at least of big brands, with the MPR, Shoki, and Barrage. They might've been the first to put it in a production model as well (the MPR)

I thought the Shoki was a limited run?
Correct me if I'm wrong.

I do think the M390 Barrage and mini was a fantastic idea. I have a 581, and am looking at getting a 586 as well.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Something about keeping those hand done mods...all the work done to make them ours. I like what you did to your blade. Without the coating it looks really great!

Thanks Joe. Nice to see ya.

 

[L2bravo]

I think Benchmade has more production models in M390 than any other company, at least of big brands, with the MPR, Shoki, and Barrage. They might've been the first to put it in a production model as well (the MPR)

How about some more main stream knives. Stuff like 810's, Rifts, 710's, Adamas'. Know what I mean?

 

[Omega Leather Works]

How about some more main stream knives. Stuff like 810's, Rifts, 710's, Adamas'. Know what I mean?

Meh I'd rather have m4 than m390. I'd prefer d2 on a fixed Adamas, so I'm probably just weird.

 

[L2bravo]

Meh I'd rather have m4 than m390. I'd prefer d2 on a fixed Adamas, so I'm probably just weird.

I'm not tied to 390. Not at all in fact. What about some M2, or 3V? I'm a huge fan of the tool steels as well. Cruwear? There's one that would sell. But no, we sell 154. Don't get me wrong, I'm all BM now. I just think that they leave money on the table, not having a pulse on the market. Only my opinion.

 

[loonybin]

Meh I'd rather have m4 than m390. I'd prefer d2 on a fixed Adamas, so I'm probably just weird.

Since Benchmade won't do M4 without coating it, I prefer M390, as I prefer stain blades. M4 wouldn't stay satin for very long, either once it started to get a patina.

 

[forest.]

Why is the glass breaker a dissapointment?

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1069989-810-Contego-backspacer-fracture you got it here

 

[L2bravo]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1069989-810-Contego-backspacer-fracture you got it here

Yeah, I remember that thread. I would say that there was a micro fracture of some type in the casting, rather than the glass breaker being the culprit. Being a fireman, I will get to try out it's glass breaking prowess soon enough. I'll report back, when I do. I hope not to be dissapointed, LOL.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I'm not tied to 390. Not at all in fact. What about some M2, or 3V? I'm a huge fan of the tool steels as well. Cruwear? There's one that would sell. But no, we sell 154. Don't get me wrong, I'm all BM now. I just think that they leave money on the table, not having a pulse on the market. Only my opinion.

I don't think they are leaving much on the table. Benchmade is a big company, much bigger than Spyderco. Their knives are, and are seen as, a premium American product. For the average buyer (the vast majority) their knives are bought as a high quality, or extravagant purchase. At least this is my take on their market position.

Using 154cm makes sense. It's a great steel, tough, stain resistant, easy to sharpen, holds an edge well and is probably easy for them to work with. The other steels may perform better in certain, or even all areas, but they cost more, they can create warranty issues (rust for example) and don't add enough for the average buyer to warrant their use.

I think BKC is awesome for addressing the needs of the average customer as well as catering to the boutique users and collectors like us. Usually you see a company go one way or the other. The fact that they do both is not only very savvy, but is another reason why I appreciate their product so much.

Edit- they actually did do knives in m2. CPM (powder) M4 is a better package from what I understand. Plus their history of tweaking the heat treat shows that they're on the ball.