Forgotten & Lost Classics: Legendary Benchmade Boguszewski Spike 650

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Addicted_to_Knives

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Hello Blade Fans & Addicts!!

Have few questions on BM650 - maybe you could help?

Couple of months ago, I was able to get the Benchmade Boguszewski Spike 650 (RIP 2013: Phil Boguszewski).

Few weeks ago I also added to my collection of folders another Benchmade Boguszewski Spike 650 – Prototype #0020 (pictures below, both with 4.1 inch blade, same size same model)

I am shooting a new YouTube video coming weeks for my channel on this iconic knife: Benchmade Boguszewski Spike 650.

Few pieces of information I've been looking for and was not able to find anything.
I wanted to know about this knife these few things:

1. Why did it become so popular? What did the users like about it? Why did some people called it a “Redneck toothpick?”

2. When was it made? Some sources say Boguszewski designed this model in 1993, some 1994, some just state that these knives were produced 1994-1997 some 1995-1998, etc… Any info on the model production year would be appreciated.

3. The prototype’s liner lock detent ball touches the blade’s end in two spots, thus resulting in strangely pleasant double clicking sounds that resembles the sound of a person quickly loading 9mm pistol. The basic production model does not make that sound, as the detent ball is positioned more deeper. Any info on this? I could post a video later if interested.

4. Overall differences in lettering & fonts used on blade, size of lettering, overall blade shape and thumb stud.


I really enjoy opening this knife, holding and playing with it. The more I play the more I like it.

I wish Benchmade would resurrect this model in a limited – Spyderco-like Sprint Run versions with different steel blade, such as Benchmade’s M4, M390 or CPM 20CV. ATS-34 is no longer valid in today’s world. Maybe in 1990s ATS 34 & 154CM were the beasts of that time, but today they don’t hold up to the expectations.

Maybe a variation with a swedged shape Spike blade design of 4.25 inches (instead of 4.1) would have been a really nice re-production. And for handles maybe Titanium? Maybe try a frame lock instead of those thin liners? How about the new Spike that runs on ceramic bearings? Or auto?

Maybe bring these for Spring run for 20 years anniversary of the spike?

There are so many things you could do with this design and upgrade it and make it into something more amazing…

Very nice knives, very happy to own these pieces and welcome to my collection.


I always appreciate your comments and feedback. Please help me with some info on this knife!

Thank you!

#TheKnifeGuy


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(Both same size, camera position makes one on top seem smaller)


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When I think of legendary benchmade knives, this isn't one of them. In fact, I've never heard of this one before.

How is it to actually use?
 
craytab said:
When I think of legendary benchmade knives, this isn't one of them. In fact, I've never heard of this one before.

How is it to actually use?
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Never heard of them either and once I started researching the 650 Spike found few 2002-2008, 2013 posts online and on bladeforums on this knife mentioning some info.

One fact I did discover is that these actually were popular. And some called it "Redneck Toothpick"

it is very slim and the more I open & close and cut few things the more I like it. Very slicy stabby, great feel in hand even though it has no jimping anywhere....

Not a fan of the Aluminum handles, can get slippery, but overall it's a joy. I like the 4.125 long blade length, it's a quite well executed knife.
 
I was actually very interested in the auto version of that, the 1000. I was able to get one when BladeHQ did a limited edition run, back a while ago (2010?).

From my reading, it was a popular knife; but the comments all included a concern for the fragility of the needle point.

I love it! But it is a thin tip!
 
I got mine in the late 90s. It is a classic that was copied by a lot of Asian low rent factories, which is why it was discontinued. It's like a big pocket paring knife. Worth a lot of money now. Benchmade ressurected the auto version a few years ago and it sold out quickly.
 
Thank you everyone for the replies & comments! Whatever info I found here on this and few other 10+ bladeforum year old posts, were quite helpful for my video.

Thank you!


 
allenC said:
I can't tell you a thing about that model, but I like it!
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Mostly I think it's the millennial generation that has not seen this model, but considering how fast these dissipated and went out of production, seems reasonable some people do not know this classic BM model.

I hope we could see a variation of this with m390 or cpm m4 or cpm 20cv or s90v blade steel with slightly thicker .135"-.14 inches thick at the base. This can be that awesome perfect knife.

Thanks again!
 
I had one of these manual spikes back in the 90’s. Never did make friends with that blade shape. Sold it off pretty quick. Kept me from getting one of the cool,but useless to me, auto versions.
 
craytab said:
When I think of legendary benchmade knives, this isn't one of them. In fact, I've never heard of this one before.

How is it to actually use?
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Using it is an absolute joy, Cray. So is carrying it.

Kind of like using a ProTech Godson. You reeeeaaallly gotta watch that tip, it is needle sharp.

Addicted_to_Knives Addicted_to_Knives I don't know where you are coming from saying "ATS-34 is no longer valid in today's world".

I think it's one of the greatest steels I own. If BM makes a run of these in ATS-34 again I'll buy a dozen of them.
 
Velitrius said:
Using it is an absolute joy, Cray. So is carrying it.

Kind of like using a ProTech Godson. You reeeeaaallly gotta watch that tip, it is needle sharp.

Addicted_to_Knives Addicted_to_Knives I don't know where you are coming from saying "ATS-34 is no longer valid in today's world".

I think it's one of the greatest steels I own. If BM makes a run of these in ATS-34 again I'll buy a dozen of them.
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Right Protech Godson! What an awesome comparison. If you like Godson you'll love the spike...

"You reeeeaaallly gotta watch that tip, it is needle sharp." I have a mark to prove it :) It is sharp as hell and very unforgiving to any small mistakes, cuts like crazy and stabs even crazier.

For me personally I think the 1990s was the era of 154CM and from it derived the ATS-34, which was a beast at the time and era, but now we have such wide availability of more insane steels like 3V and others, I think ATS34 will move to history's pages. I do have many ATS 34 knives and can not complain, descent, good steel any day. But when you have more wider options, I'd like to imagine how awesome spike would be with 3v or m4 or m390...

Thanks for the comment~!
 
The design was very popular as a Bogusweski custom. He made a lot. As a paring knife blade shape it's quite useful. It's thick enough and Benchmade would replace the blade for $15 if you do something stupid :) like a certain family member. When they graduate from HS they get to pick a knife from my collection...there went my Spike. Been looking for a replacement for awhile.
 
I have a large and a small. I think I got them through A.G. Russell but it's so long ago I can't really remember. I don't think I ever carried either for more than a day or two. I loved the look of them but I never found them very practical. Very stabby.
 
Addicted_to_Knives said:
For me personally I think the 1990s was the era of 154CM and from it derived the ATS-34, which was a beast at the time and era, but now we have such wide availability of more insane steels like 3V and others, I think ATS34 will move to history's pages. I do have many ATS 34 knives and can not complain, descent, good steel any day. But when you have more wider options, I'd like to imagine how awesome spike would be with 3v or m4 or m390...
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I would rather well heat treated 154CM and ATS34 than poorly heat treated M390, S35VN, or any other steel. There's a lot more to a steel than just the name.
 
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