Cpm-m4 556 - Update - Broken Spring.

richstag said:
That is awesome! If you would not mind posting more pictures when you get it I would be very grateful.
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I haven't been on here for a while, but here are a couple of (not very good) pics of the Cuscadi Thuja wood scales:

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The wood really does look and feel great and it has a nice depth/richness to it. It is super light, maybe even lighter than the stock scales? I've been carrying it quite a bit and it hardly shows any wear, though I carry it loose in my pocket and don't use it very hard. The stock scales would definitely stand up to hard use better. I have a 555hg that is my "work knife" that I use working in the yard, etc. I can take some better pictures some time if you want me to.
 
Just a quick update cell pic:



Still loving using this knife for everything.

The only recent issue was easily maintained. The pocket clip screws worked loose enough for the clip to move around and two screws on the handle had come slightly loose. All tightened down without any loctite or teflon tape. I will see if they come loose again.

Kevin
 
Looks like it's holding up really well. I love this thread but it makes it really hard to resist buying one. Saw one on the exchange for a great price but just couldn't spend even more money on knives this month. Was not easy to turn it down. But Im also still really trying to use and appreciate the knives i own before buying more.
 
Yup, it's holding up very well. I cut a few very hard and heavy zip ties the other day and the edge slighty dented in a couple spots but surprisingly stopped out mostly. Pretty cool.
 


A quick cell pic update. This steel really is serious overkill for light duty work. Cut a little bit of flooring with it today and it did roll the edge just at bit at the belly area. Mostly stropped out. Needs a light honing to get rid of it completely.

Loving this knife still. Just a great knife and its holding up tremendously IMHO.

Kevin
 
I recommend the Ritter mini-Grip with S30V steel, stonewashed. GPKnives sells them. The scales are by Alan Putnam and really excellent.

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coaltrain said:
I'm about to order a couple new "real" knives for myself. I'm new here and new to the knife collecting world, so please be patient.......

While looking through the vast amount of great quality knives from many manufacturers, I keep coming back to this Mini-Griptilian with the M4 blade steel. I'm all set to buy this along with a 943 Osborne, but have one question about the coating on the blade. How does the coating hold up? I am concerned after some use the blade coating will start to wear which would take away from the looks and resale value. Can anyone tell me (or show me) how the black coating stands up to everyday use?

Thanks
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thanks for the update photos. that's a keen edge you have there.

for some reason I feel the m4 on this knife is easier to sharpen than my 440C and S35vn blades. I have average skills with freehand sharpening, yet the m4 makes me feel like i have expert skills. =) I only have one knife in m4 so I'm curious what you guys think.
 
I think its crazy easy to sharpen with diamond and the right strop/compound combo. I agree with you.

99cuts said:
thanks for the update photos. that's a keen edge you have there.

for some reason I feel the m4 on this knife is easier to sharpen than my 440C and S35vn blades. I have average skills with freehand sharpening, yet the m4 makes me feel like i have expert skills. =) I only have one knife in m4 so I'm curious what you guys think.
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One of my omega springs broke last week on my m4 556. I have to send it in for repair, it looks like yours broke a spring too. I have cuscadi scales on mine I wonder if benchmade will repair the knife with aftermarket scales on it? I really like my mini grip it's a great edc.
 
Darn. Okay, well does anyone know how to replace these with something without sending it to Benchmade? I would rather just void the warranty and do it myself than have to send it back everytime a spring breaks.



kurt6652 said:
One of my omega springs broke last week on my m4 556. I have to send it in for repair, it looks like yours broke a spring too. I have cuscadi scales on mine I wonder if benchmade will repair the knife with aftermarket scales on it? I really like my mini grip it's a great edc.
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There have been quite a few threads on making your own with music wire (guitar strings). Those go back to the period when there was no Benchmade forum, so they'd be in "General" if you do a search. I've never tried it but a lot of people seem to have had success.
 
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