Im not a fan of benchmade, why should i be?

tuffthumbz said:
come on if you read what i posted youd see for the 3rd time, i dont like them but i dont own one, so i want to own one and see why people like them so much! I want to know a good BM that will show me the light.
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you want one that will show you the light, hunt down a 730. or, if you want something a little more classy find a 770 or 690, either with the BC1 coated blade. if you think those are too expensive then I won't suggest finding an 806 which are insanely overpriced but are fantastic.
 
stabman said:
Except for M4, M390, and all the sprint runs of requested models...
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sprint runs can suck it. if they're not putting those things into regular production and the only option for 98% of interested consumers is to pay hyperinflated aftermarket prices then it's fair to discount them out of hand.
 
din said:
sprint runs can suck it. if they're not putting those things into regular production and the only option for 98% of interested consumers is to pay hyperinflated aftermarket prices then it's fair to discount them out of hand.
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You're welcome to your opinion.
However, they do keep releasing new models, and the sprint runs are produced in those numbers because the market doesn't really demand more.
They DID produce them regularly, and people weren't clamoring for them. They only whine for them once they're gone.
 
stabman said:
You're welcome to your opinion.
However, they do keep releasing new models, and the sprint runs are produced in those numbers because the market doesn't really demand more.
They DID produce them regularly, and people weren't clamoring for them. They only whine for them once they're gone.
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I'm pretty sure there were more than 50 people who wanted an updated version of the 806 who also were buying it when it was available, and who also wouldn't mind getting their knife out of the box and being able to cut more than air biscuits with it. and the new models they keep releasing don't cut it (ha!) when compared to stuff they were releasing ten years ago. I mean, unless you're one of those knuckle-draggers who likes knives with AO.
 
the rift is a great knife, as the griptilian is, one is cheap one more expensive
i currently have these 2 and i'm happy
 
RxEnergy said:
As far as affordable quality goes, don't forget Kershaw. I still like Benchmade more, but Kershaw is very close second (in my opinion). I was never able to warm up to Spyderco, and I tried.
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Well I did say my opinion:D, I handled a few kershaws and they just didn't do it or me. Kershaw is one of the few real knives we can actually hold before purchasing around here. There is the odd Spyderco, Kershaw, CRKT, CS, and Buck. I boght my first benchmade without ever handling one and was glad I did and a friend had an older Spyderco SS police. the friend who had the spyderco has now switched over to benchmade and gave his spyderco way:eek:
 
stabman said:
How are people messing up the Omega springs?:confused:
Do they sweat acid or something? What gives?
None of my AXIS locks gave me any trouble at all, and neither have my father's given him any trouble.
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I had an omega spring go out on my mini grip. It just broke. I probably opened and closed it a thousand times, but the knife is only about a year old. The lock still works perfectly even with only 1 remaining spring. I figured I will wait till it gets dull then send it in for a sharpening and a new spring
 
Mechanical devices can be problematic, note how a batch of 5,000 units of "x" product will have a predictable % of failure rate, say for example 100 out of 5,000 [2%] which is acceptable or not depending on the decision makers.

Now apply this to an omega spring. This explains why some axis locks operate flawlessly while others crap the bed. Yo. :cool:
 
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TheCarbideRat said:
RE axis locks:The omega springs are tiny. I like knives with strong springs ... make them go CLACK, when snapped open. Benchmades ain't clackin.
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I had a pair of cocobolo wood scales fit on my grip,and I can assure you....the knife goes clack allright!
Also, when you think about it ,it makes sense....there's not a whole lot of metal moving in that lock,just a small metal rod and a couple paperclip sized springs. But I do believe it is one of the strongest locks out there (haven't had any o-springs fail yet, going on 4 years now)!
 
I have a Grip 550 and it's been a good knife but it's a little thicker than I like for pocket carry. Never really fell in love with the axis lock either. Granted I did carry and use it hard for a couple of years. I finally started buying knives again and really have no interest in any BM's anymore. I really prefer spydercos (I currently own 6 and they're all keepers). That said, there are folks that don't like spyderco and love Benchmades and I'm sure some people that like both.
 
I don't own many Benchmades, but I do like this one an awful lot. It's exceptionally well made for a production blade. It's also simple and stout with a nice large recurve, which I'm very happy with.

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I like benchmade quite a lot. I have sold all mine off except a krein regring 710. Its a very nice working knife IMO. I have collected knives for a while, but I am cutting back big time to fund other interests and because I decided to just keep the ones I like to use a lot :)
 
I have had:

Ninravus Cub
Snody Gravitator
940/941
Grip 550HG
Mini Grip 555HG
Mini Dejavoo
527 Mini Presidio Ultra

I do my homework before buying a knife, so I have not been dissapointed with any of them really... the only exception would be the Dejavoo's closed retention. I seek out many many pictures and take each review I can find into account. There are things I like and don't like. I would say I don't care for MOST Benchmade OR Spyderco designs. That is, for me, they leave something -to- a lot - to be desired. For me, this is mostly atheistic. I don't like either of their standard clips, especially the black "painted" ones. I don't like complicated designs. I don't like bells and whistles.

The only BM I still have is a Mini Grip 555HG. It is just a great all around *small* knife. The size is great, BM does a superb job with the Heat Treat of their 154cm, the grind is ideal for a cutting tool, the hole-opening is perfect, the fit and finish is spot on, the action is great, the AXIS is a fun, very functional system, the weight is a breath of fresh air compared to many other options, it is fully ambidextrous, and FRN is a fantastic material (heat resistant, cold resistant, basically chip proof, and almost self-healing).

Personally, I would recommend a Mini Grip (555HG of course) or a 940 (gorgeous, simple design, slim, lightweight, S30V, and drips with quality).
 
I like some of Benchmade's vintage knives, like this Mini-Darkstar....

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Dual titanium liners (anodized gold), G-10 scales, and an ATS-34 blade.
Nice and light-weight, and sharp as heck.
 
I have 2 BMs. A 940 and a Nagara. While the 940 is the better knife, I've always liked the style of the Nagara, it's a refined gentlemen design.
Next to these I was never really attracted to the brand, and that's purely a matter of personal taste. I know that it's a pretty good brand.
 
I bought this knife ten years ago. Despite owning Microtech, Spyderco, Kershaw, Buck, Cold Stell, TOPS, Gerber, Leatherman and other brands, still my favourite EDC. 154CM Steel, combo edge. Easy to sharpen, reliable axis lock, micarta handles - no pocket eater like G10. Mostly flick-opened, no blade play after ten years of using as EDC. For me, it is hard to find a knife to replace this Benchmade model- I have tried many, wanted a longer blade ...
 
Why should you be ? If a knife brand doesnt 'do it' for you then buy a different brand.

I bought my 440C Griptilian on here some years back , it's the only Benchmade I currently own , in it's own right the Griptilian is a pretty neat knife but there are too many things I can pick apart on it that I do not like , the cheesy-hollow handles for starters. Yes there are aftermarket handles but I'm not keen on dropping another 75$ on a knife I paid $30 for , still it does see EDC use a few times a year.

The only other Benchmade I am remotely interested in the 755 MPR.

Tostig
 
I find Benchmade to make very good quality functional knives. For me, the QA/QC has been very good - a few minor issues on a couple knives. Perhaps at least as importantly for me, they have a good variety of designs, which is very nice.

- Mark
 
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