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I recently lost my knife, it was a benchmade pardue 530. The handle was blue and the blade was a dagger style with a satin finish. Attempted to find another one online but I found out that it is an REI exclusive and they no longer carry it. I have searched and searched online to try to find one for sale but have had no luck. This was by far the best knife I have ever owned and I want another me just like it. I'm wondering if anyone knows has one for sale or knows of a good knife dealer that can help me find this knife. I welcome any help or advice you all can give me. Thanks
 
Did you try the large Amazing Online Bookstore? I did a quick search and there appeared to be some available. Not sure which particular one you want as I'm not real familiar with this model.

Hope you find one!
 
Did you have your heart set on the blue handle and s30v? The regular black one is readily available and has 154cm I believe.

As contradictory as it may sound, I really didn't care for the knife and yet I find myself wanting another just because it's so unique. I'm curious about what you liked so much about it. The blade isn't particularly great for my uses, but the shape and thinness is really cool. Mine was 440C and had partial liners (not sure if they still have partials or not) and felt really light duty.
 
The big difference is the use of S30V with the REI limited. I had one of these and the stonewashed blade was very nice. Regarding finding one, I see them on the 'bay from time to time. Good luck with your search!
 
I sold one not too long ago and immediately regretted it. Luckily I found one on here a couple weeks ago and snatched it up.

Only other one I've seen recently has been on the bay NIB for $250. Not sure if it's still there or not.

Fantastic knife. Good luck with finding another one.
 
jkarp_53 said:
The big difference is the use of S30V with the REI limited. I had one of these and the stonewashed blade was very nice. Regarding finding one, I see them on the 'bay from time to time. Good luck with your search!
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That 530 I mentioned came from you. :) I really do miss it. That one and the forum Rift you traded me turned into all kinds of different blades (via trades), from an inlay Sebbie to mid techs and finally, two custom fixed blades. The Rift was sweet, but I really want to replace the 530 one of these days.

Btw, my sister went to school to become a massage therapist. She really loves it. :)
 
Thanks - I was wondering! And yes, happy to know your sister chose MT. It's a good living. Hope you find another blue 530.
 
Like others said you can get a 530 in black with 154cm. Good steel for EDC. A little less tough than s30v. I have an old black 530sbk with 440c. I love it. It is my ultra light edc.
I have seen the blue REI ones recently in thevBFs exchange. Happy hunting.
Got my 531 in my pocket today.
 
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