Help me choose my first Benchmade

Can't go wrong with a bone collector :) large, great blade shape, D2, awesome green/black g10, axis lock, spyderhole, and a sturdy well made blade
 
I looked over the 710 and did not really get the right vibe from it that I wanted.

However, the Contego and the Rift, I'm liking what I'm seeing.

But I am, in my typical lady mood (or is it knife addict mood?), debating between buying a Benchmade or using up the rest of my paypal money on a sebenza? Urgh! :o :p
 
LadyEarth said:
I looked over the 710 and did not really get the right vibe from it that I wanted.

However, the Contego and the Rift, I'm liking what I'm seeing.

But I am, in my typical lady mood (or is it knife addict mood?), debating between buying a Benchmade or using up the rest of my paypal money on a sebenza? Urgh! :o :p
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Do it! :cool:

I just dumped my PayPal funds on a Damascus lionsteel SR-1.
 
I don't have the Contego, but it will probably be next on my list. The Rift is still my favorite between it and the Adamas. I understand your debating. I've never owned, or had a desire to purchase, a Sebenza so it's an easy choice for me. If you've got hard use knives already, why not give the Rift a shot? Still a tough knife.
 
That's a good way of looking at it Terry. The only hard use folder I have is the ZT 0550 and a ZT 0200 that I have in a tool box as a "oh hell, I need a knife!" back up.

I've heard stories on how long lasting the Sebenza is and how owners would hold onto it for years (such as that story in other thread about a guy losing his Sebenza knife and getting it back). That kind of things appeals to me (I grew up that way, using tools that has been around for a good 20+ years).

So yep, it's a hard choice. :p
 
Keep us updated! I'm anxious to see what you choose. If you do choose the Sebenza you gotta post pics and a review. Glad I could be of some help.
 
I have many Benchmades, but my favorite is the Osborne 943 in Titanium. The Aluminum model will fall in your price range.
 
I'm going to be different and instead of suggesting a Benchmade to replace or rival your 550, maybe you should get one to complement it. My first Benchmade (and still is the only one so far) was the 581 Barrage. I picked it because out of all my larger knives, it's one that I can carry when I'm dressed up and it won't look out of place. M390 steel, G10 w/ aluminum bolsters, assisted axis lock (you can also de-assist it) for less than $150.
 
gooeytek said:
I'm going to be different and instead of suggesting a Benchmade to replace or rival your 550, maybe you should get one to complement it. My first Benchmade (and still is the only one so far) was the 581 Barrage. I picked it because out of all my larger knives, it's one that I can carry when I'm dressed up and it won't look out of place. M390 steel, G10 w/ aluminum bolsters, assisted axis lock (you can also de-assist it) for less than $150.
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When I dress up, the knife goes either my purse or my outdoor work jeans. So why the Barrage? Is it because of the "gentlemanly" look of the handle?
Personally, I dont really worry about what People think since it's either in my purse where 99% of the people wont know it's there (that is, when I do "dress" up outside of my jeans) or I'm out in the field working where pretty much any outdoor tools is the norm.
 
LadyEarth said:
When I dress up, the knife goes either my purse or my outdoor work jeans. So why the Barrage? Is it because of the "gentlemanly" look of the handle?
Personally, I dont really worry about what People think since it's either in my purse where 99% of the people wont know it's there (that is, when I do "dress" up outside of my jeans) or I'm out in the field working where pretty much any outdoor tools is the norm.
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Well, you do have to take it out to use it. When I'm in a suit, I like to carry something sleek and dressy. I do have a black 550 that would be out of place compared to the 581 in certain situations.
 
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