Iconic Benchmade

omaha-beenglockin · Mar 30, 2015

For me-----it has to be something with an AXIS lock-----I had no interest in BM liner lock knives(still don't)----the AXIS lock is the game changer, now I don't look at, use or even bother with anything else.

Probably the Grip/Mini Grip because they are so widely available and somewhat affordable.

Gladius327 · Apr 1, 2015

The Grip.

HammerHill · Apr 1, 2015

Of the current production models? 710, 940, and Griptilian.

razorburn · Apr 2, 2015

BM 551 or 710

Keyman · Apr 2, 2015

jawry said:
What is the iconic BM? Kind of like the 110 is the iconic Buck.

Asked like that,
there is not doubt,
the 710 is what you're talking about.

jpm2 · Apr 3, 2015

More AFCK goodness.

Don't care for the ~4" 800, but the ~3" 812 is the best-fit-to-my-hand blade-length all-around knife (in M2) I've ever used.

rpn · Apr 3, 2015

^^^ Some well loved knives there... :thumbup:

I woul love to see what one of the AFCKs feel like in hand. That space before the blade makes me wonder.

wazu013 · Apr 3, 2015

I think the Bali-Song is the hands down icon for Benchmade. This one was polished to a shine by Matt Cook.

CookieRawwr · Apr 3, 2015

I sure would like to get my hands on an AFCK, if only they'd make a new model, guess I'll scrounge the interwebs looking for one.

Sharp Steel · Apr 3, 2015

The AFKC has the clip on the wrong end of the knife.

I vote for the Griptillian 551

pmek5 · Apr 7, 2015

Already stated the original AFCK is Iconic, but does anyone know the exact production dates for the standard 800 & 812 AFCK's with round opening hole.
Thank you,

Wolverine777 · Apr 7, 2015

The 710 is the quintessential BM IMO. They just got it right with this one.

LRC^ · Apr 9, 2015

When I think of Benchmade it`s the 42 that first pops into my head.

jpm2 · Apr 9, 2015

pmek5 said:
Already stated the original AFCK is Iconic, but does anyone know the exact production dates for the standard 800 & 812 AFCK's with round opening hole.
Thank you,

All I can tell you is, it was before 1999 - that's when I bought mine.

SURVIVAL&WEAPONS · Apr 10, 2015

I would say the griptilian because alot of people can associate a griptilian with benchmade, and in term of sport stores and B&M stores that sell benchmades that I've been to they have all had a griptilian & barrages but didnt have a 710.

whp · Apr 10, 2015

The 710 is iconic, but the griptilian is probably the mainstay. The griptilian is the knife comparable to the Spyderco Endura as a working knife.

jkarp_53 · Apr 10, 2015

I think if there was a poll done, and probably was, the Grip series would be at the top. Not to say the 710, 530, 940, and others wouldn't be in the running.

Helderberg · Apr 11, 2015

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IMHO the Balisong would be the original Benchmade claim to fame as Pacific Cuttlery. As a folder I think the 710 has held it's ground to either the old and new
versions of knives that have come and gone. The 710 is, other than the steel used in the blade, one of the few that have lasted the years without any change to it's grind, basic design, or scales. It is the first Benchmade folder I bought and got it in the M2 steel. Just bought one in D2. Can not give you any input as to the difference between the two steels as I have never used the M2 model.
Be safe all and this is just my simple opinion, Frank.

MCM · Apr 19, 2015

M390 805, 806, 710, 730, S90V 940-1, Ritters, then work backwards. 42 Balisong, auto's, Picking up M2 blade steel, etc. It never ends...........