help me decide BM 635 v. BM 426

chucklehead

chucklehead

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Blackwood v. Snody

I 've narrowed it down to these 2 contenders.
Really I'm just looking fo a fancy letter / box opener.


any thoughts / experiences you could share would be great :D
 
neither will make good box openers. their grinds are thick. I would suggest you look at william henry or the new bradley ALIASII (3 inch).
 
chucklehead said:
Blackwood v. Snody

I 've narrowed it down to these 2 contenders.
Really I'm just looking fo a fancy letter / box opener.


any thoughts / experiences you could share would be great :D
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I think both are very good knives

However for the task you indicated in your post I would suggest that you might want to look at the Benchmade "921-S Switchback" model. I think it is better than either.

It has the same very good steel and has one big blade for boxes (S30V) and one little blade for letters (440-C). The 921 is an easy carry and opening knife and the best looking of all the BM's in the blue color (I'm getting tired of all the black), IMHO.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=921[/url
 
Just to get back to the subject..............I have the 635, and I don't consider the blade style as good for opening letters. Too thick IMHO.
 
Chuckle

I don't want to hurt any feelings but here are some more impressions of the two knives you are considering. Since you will be laying down a good amount of green for whatever you decide upon you might as well get some good input.

I think the 426 Snody has a handle that is too tapered for a good grip. I have the auto version of this knife.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=426


With the little holes the 635 Blackwood Skirmish, while wildly popular, reminds of a cheesy Spyderco knockoff.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=635

The auto I like is the 5000-S Presidio. It feels good and handles nicely.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=5000

Thoughts?
 
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