I snapped my tip...

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On my full size Benchmade Grip. I was trying to get through the bark on a small log and about 1/4" snapped off. I was just wondering if this is something that should have happened or if its a freak accident and I should send it in? I am willing to go either way, I just feel that it broke too easily and was curious to see what you guys thought.
 
Send it in explain what happened, sometimes the right person opens the package and you get a replacement, other days you get an ass who doesn't care...it's a crapshoot but that is common in customer service anywhere. It is worth the effort of sending it in tho.
 
Which grip was it? The modified sheep's foot, with the hole in the blade, or the drop point with the studs? Was it he newer Hollow ground 154CM model, or the older flat-ground 440c? Just curious.
 
Silverdagger said:
That seems to be an admission that you may have done something wrong and caused it to break.



Out of curiousity, which companies warranty knives when the owner does something wrong? I know Buck does.
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More companies than you'd think. Gerber gave me about $130.00 store credit after a fine gentleman at Ace Hardware put a 1/2 inch notch in the blade of an SL 3.25 "sharpening" it.

Benchmade replaced the blade on a 211 Activator and threw in a brand new sheath after one of their dealers messed up the grind sharpening it.

Yes, I finally do all my own sharpening now! :D

But seriously, I'm sure there are a lot of bad experiences with customer service, but I've had pretty good luck with knife manufacturers so far. Just explain what the problem is, and see what they're willing to do. You may be surprised!
 
I broke the tip off my VG10 Kershaw Nakamura today. I guess after you've thinned a blade down to a .005 edge, you shouldn't use it in the shop to deburr a part. Or at least not pry with it anyway. Feh...
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
I broke the tip off my VG10 Kershaw Nakamura today. I guess after you've thinned a blade down to a .005 edge, you shouldn't use it in the shop to deburr a part. Or at least not pry with it anyway. Feh...
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Other than this incident, how do you like the knife? Mine shipped yesterday, can't wait!
 
While some abuse their knives I don't .I've had a few tips break off with minimal force and attribute it to either HT problems or overheating during grinding.
 
That's why I have a Graham Brothers Razel. I'm pretty sure I'll never have to worry about breaking the tip off. ;-)
 
Dekz said:
Other than this incident, how do you like the knife? Mine shipped yesterday, can't wait!
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Hijack.

Re: VG10 Kershaw Nakamura

It develops blade play, which can be adjusted out. However there is too much clearance between the blade hole and the pivot pin. There should be something like .001" and it is more like .005". That can't be adjusted out.

I like the VG10 very much. I don't know the RHC, and because it is laminated, I can't measure it, but it performs well.

The grind is thick, probably .030". A small dressy knife like this ought to be a mean cutter, not something you could stab through sheet metal with. So I thinned it out, and now it cuts well and is faster to sharpen and easier to get very sharp.

The thing I like best about it is the design does not frighten sheeple. The thing I like least about it is it has typical production knife tolerances and clearance, so it isn't very "tight". I don't regret buying one, or modifying it. I do regret prying with it.

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Considering the "old" 550 is meant, the original Griptilian blade is on the strong side. Trying to get through bark can´t be a problem. Even if you have pryed a little, it should have withstand it without any problem, as long as you used moderate force. I mean i would talk different, if you have pryed with full personal weight on it.

A relative of mine used to snap the tip of a Kershaw Whirlwind while it stuck into something made from steel.

Difference: The bark will give way to the blade, not the steel.

A would recommend to talk to Benchmade about it. I expect them to handle this on an individual basis, meaning from case to case.

Keep us updated.
 
Thanks for all of your help guys, I am shipping it out tomorrow with a letter explaining the incident.
 
I've nothing but great things about Benchmades customer service and dealings with our hard use on their products.
I bet and hope they take care of you...
 
You should definetly send it in to Benchmade!!! At the very worst you may have to pay a small fee to have the blade replaced (wich will be alot less then the cost of a new knife) and they might just suprise you by replacing it free of charge. I recently sent in my 710 and got my knife back with a new blade no questions asked. Benchmade customer service is great.
 
I broke the tip off my Falkniven A2? (The big one) with a solid VG10 blade (old model). I was chiseling off a frozen sheet metal wheel lug cover on my Chevy. The knife chiseled right through that stinking thing. I know I have already caused some people to shudder and consider turning me in to the authorities under charges of "blade abuse" but now I will really make them cringe with what I did next. I took the blade over to my dad's bench grinder and reground the tip. I was careful to take light, very short cuts and quickly cool the tip in water. There were no temper colors so I'm pretty sure I didn't "burn" the steel. The thing turned out great! There is now a little sharp kind of hollow ground edge on the top of the tip of the blade. I'm considering sending a picture to Falkniven and see if they would care to give me a free knife for the improvement I made on their design. I'm sure the only thing I might get from them is a check made out to a local psychiatrist.
 
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