De-recurving a Benchmade 710? PICS?

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evi1joe

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I'm getting a 710 for everyday carry (I paid extra for a limited edition cpm-M4 since I figured it'd be more resistant to the humid Forida air--I do feel guilty using it for EDC, but as long as I don't lose it, I think it'll be fine).

To help me sharpen it, and because I like narrower/thinner (?) pokier (stabbier?) blades, I'm thinking of having it reprofiled to remove the slight recurve.

1. Is this a terrible idea for any reason--what's the advantage of a recurve? I've used a Blur for years and love it, but always thought the blade has too much belly and recurve.

2. Anyone have pics of a 710 without the recurve?
 
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Ok ill bite :)
Without more detail or actually knowing what you want the knife to do...its legendary and you really cant go wrong with the 710 or BM in general.
Fun fact: The 710 was the first BM to feature the AXIS lock. They really got it right the first time.

Ive carried my M390 version since its debut, also am not a fan of the recurve...but in earlier iterations the recurve was much more profound.
BM deep carry clip really makes it disappear and carries well. Ive had 100's of knives (Lots of BM) yet to find a better knife. (for me)

There once was a guy on here that posted a picture of a replacement blade he made for his 710, its been in my head ever since.
4" 707 Sequel style blade would be amazing.

Recurve puts more edge length in the length of the blade (measured from heel to tip), and the cutting efficiency is further improved by the 'shearing action' the recurve shape offers.
For the rest, I leave the floor open to the real recurve fans out there.

Please post pics when you do it :thumbup:
 
Recurves cut better in a draw cut. I'd suggest just using it for awhile and preferentially sharpening the convex segment of the blade (potentially using the recurve less) until the blade shape flattens out - then decide which way around you preferred. Some find it difficult sharpening the recurve so using flat stones will eventually eliminate that recurve.
 
That gracefully subtle recurve is a big part on the 710's sex appeal, IMO.

The 710 in M390 is one of my favorite knives.

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I too have had, well, not 100s, but 25s to 30s of knives looking for the perfect one. I loved my first and only 710--an M2 if I remember correctly. But for some reason I sold it--I think to try out an Ultratech OTF.

I tried a few other benchmades after that, but their grips always felt unsubstantial and cheap (like plasticy); the popular Griptillian was one of the worst--and it's named after its grip! I settled on the Blur for cost effectiveness, but I always wanted a narrower blade (without all the belly) and an axis lock. I've never had a problem with the Blur's liner lock, but my bro-in-law managed to shut one on himself (and probably wont take my suggestions on knives ever again).

I too like the blade shape of the 707, as well as the modified drop point of the 470 (looks like a spear point to me) and the very pointy 943, which is similar to an Emerson Gentlemen Jim--a blade shape I really like. I'm going to try the new ZT566 as well, but it might be too bulky. Most of the ZTs are too big for me. I don't use my carry knives for much other than light packaging and SD carry during the day. For most of the big roles, I have other knives.
 
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