I made the plunge....

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...and bought a 721! Put it on order today. This is the first knife I have ever bought that cost more than $25, and it's all your (plural) fault. I hope this lives up to my expectations.

On a side note, I have about 4 to 5 thousand dollars worth of various folding and staight knives that were given to me by my father (his collection), including several custom knives. Unfortunately, I know little to nothing about them. Is there a good place or forum to find out about what they are individually worth? Thanks.
 
Congrats on your purchase. I think you'll be quite pleased. As to your knife value question you might want to check out Mr. Levine's forum here at BFC.

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-Bill
 
Awwww, man....should've went with the 940.
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J/K - I'm sure you'll like the 721, it's a good one.

It's no 940, though....
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Name's Ash......Housewares.
 
Another poor soul joins the ranks of the doomed. Your only regret will be not ordering more.
 
Ya done good pilgrim.
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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
Welcome aboard.
your expectations will be met. I couldn't believe how tough the steel was on my first "real knife" AUS-8. And the ATS-34 (or CM154) is about 2x as tough. You'll be amazed.

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"Never let your morals get in the way of doing what's right" -Hari Seldon, Foundation, -Aasimov
 
My 721 arrived today. I must say that it is a very stout knife. Very solid with no blade play at all. Very different from the Puma I've been carrying for the last 10 years. It opens very smooth and locks tight. It's easy to manipulate and easy to close one handed as well. The grind on the tip of the blade could have been a little more symetrical, but the blade itself was shaving sharp. The only thing I would have liked to see different is the way the liner was built. The liner has a tang that goes about 3/4 of the way back under the scales and is locked to the scales with two screws on each side. I have seen benchmade knives where the liner had studs running along the spine of the scales that looked a little more sturdy, but I have no way of telling if this is really necessary. The scales do close on the back for a solid fit and are screwed at the end. Overall it's the most solid built knife I haver owned. I really like that bowie style blade. It's a very simple, sturdy knife that will last a lifetime and I won't be afraid to use for fear of making it ugly. I like that. Kind of like a Glock. Very utilitarian. But I still love my 1911!
 
Brasso,
I'm glad to hear that you're so happy with your purchase. Now, about that next knife you think you'd like to purchase....
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Semper Fi

-Bill
 
Soon enough, but first there's an Israeli military Browning Hi-Power to be had. It should be here in a couple of weeks, and then off to find another knife. My wife is going to kill me, considering I have over a hundred knives already. Their just not tactical type knives. Mostly a bunch of stag handled traditional folders. Very nice, but I like something a little more robust for daily carry.
 
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