Is the benchmade 710 so hyped because it was an introduction of the axis lock?

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I got it finally. Let me tell you, its a fine knife. I really like it.
I have read so much about it, I had to get it.

My question is this: (No flame)

Is it so popular because it is really the greatest design by benchmade?
Or because it was the start of the axis lock revolution?
 
The 710 is a great knife, but I do not think it was the first (it may have been one of the first to use the axis, but it was not the only knife that had the axis lock at that time) to sport the Axis Lock, so No I do not think all the fame is because it was the first BM to have the axis lock. I have a few 710's and I carry them often. My fav BM knife with the Axis lock is the AFCK 806. I know a lot of mebers here seem to favor the 806.
If you can, try to get your hands on an AFCK and try one of those babies out.

Congrats on the 710, it is a great knife.


John
 
I was looking at some Benchmades in D2 at Cabela's on Friday. What is the advantage to that lock? It seemed kind of slow to me.

Right now I am carrying a Kershaw Vapor. It opens quick with the thumb even though it is not an AO. I do not have to ajust the knif in the hand much on either opening or closing like with the Benchmade or the Kershaw AOs.

Am I just doing something wrong? The Kershaw just seems simpler to use than the Benchmade I was looking at.

I am half heartedly looking for something better. The Benchmade in D2 looked nice, well made...
 
The BM 710 is a great knife. Yes, there is a lot of hype depending which fourm you are looking at. I didn't really care for the reverse curve in the blade and it was just a little larger than I cared for. I sold it along with my 806. My favorite is the 940, closely followed by the 960.

There is nothing slow about the Axis lock at all. It locks and stays locked with out blade play. It is supposed to be self adjusting. The only weakness to the Axis lock is probably the two springs that operate it but breaking two at one time is proably not going to happen. One spring is supposed to be enough to keep the lock working.

Those Grips that Cabela's has a good knives. They are just not artsy fartsy. Just good working knives.
 
i got the 710 when it first came out. my logo looks a little different, than the one's on the 710's a year later. when i asked a dealer "why" he said because mine was a first production run and BM marks 'em different to distinguish that. i don't know if that's true, but it made me happy.

i THOUGHT the 710 was the very 1st knife with an axis lock. which IMO is the best locking method. otherwise, it's just a good folder. i don't see any reason for much hype.... well deserved credit maybe, but nothing to warrant HYPE
 
I think the only reason there's "hype" is because it's a very good - maybe great - knife, and people are really pleased to have a such a product to own and to use.

And the actual selling price makes it a good value, too.

So it ends up receiving many, many "word of mouth" recommendations which could be seen as "hype".
 
Lets put is this way. I would love to see it in a solid frame lock and custom built. It would have less parts, which I think is great, and it would have a tighter fit and finish. Oh and I could get the frame lock in a left hand variant.
 
The 710 is a flagship model for BM like the Military is for Spyderco. An amount of hype always comes with a flagship model.
 
The Benchmade 710 was the 1st axis lock but is still in the line up because of the great design. I also love the 730 and 940. The 710 is still a hot seller even though it is the oldest axis. Kevin :thumbup:
 
The axis lock was also designed by the same guys who designed the 710; Bill McHenry, and Jason Williams.

Thats why the 710 was first with the Axis.
 
It "evolved" into the 707 Sequel. I liked my 705 (401 with silver twill G-10 scales--sexy), but found it was too small in my hands, even though it was exactly the same size as my Calypso Jr which fits my hands great.

And btw, Hard H2O, the Axis lock is anything but slow. A little bit of practice flicking the wrist with subtle manipulation of the AXIS lock, and you can flick it open and closed faster than any knife short of a D/A OTF automatic, all without ever needing to put your fingers in the path of the blade or even needing to touch it.
 
Xcel said:
Lets put is this way. I would love to see it in a solid frame lock and custom built. It would have less parts, which I think is great, and it would have a tighter fit and finish. Oh and I could get the frame lock in a left hand variant.
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So...what you want is a completely different knife? :confused:
 
Planterz said:
It "evolved" into the 707 Sequel. I liked my 705 (401 with silver twill G-10 scales--sexy), but found it was too small in my hands, even though it was exactly the same size as my Calypso Jr which fits my hands great.

And btw, Hard H2O, the Axis lock is anything but slow. A little bit of practice flicking the wrist with subtle manipulation of the AXIS lock, and you can flick it open and closed faster than any knife short of a D/A OTF automatic, all without ever needing to put your fingers in the path of the blade or even needing to touch it.
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Thanks for the info. I liked the looks and the steel. It is just a bit different than what I am used to with thumb studs.
 
This thread needs a picture. :)

Benchmade 710
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Hype? ..... No way!!!!

The Benchmade 710 is the BEST folding knife, bar none.:) :) :)

It is my favorite knife model, if that is not obvious. I dabble with other knives, but when all is said and done, I have always come back to the 710 (at least so far). The 710 just works well in most situations - a trait that most knives I've tried do not have.

As far as opening, I am not a wrist-flicker. I prefer to run my thumb down the groove between blade and scale, catch the stud and flick. With practice it becomes second nature and about as fast as many autos.
 
I love the blade shape, but the handles really don't do it for me. They feel too chunky, are too smooth (I'm used to Spyderco G-10) and I don't like the strong taper at the handle as it comes away from the blade. The Axis lock isn't really a selling point to me, though it is a nice design.
 
johnwaynesandw said:
The 710 is a great knife, but I do not think it was the first (it may have been one of the first to use the axis, but it was not the only knife that had the axis lock at that time) to sport the Axis Lock, so No I do not think all the fame is because it was the first BM to have the axis lock. I have a few 710's and I carry them often. My fav BM knife with the Axis lock is the AFCK 806. I know a lot of mebers here seem to favor the 806.
If you can, try to get your hands on an AFCK and try one of those babies out.

Congrats on the 710, it is a great knife.


John
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the 710 was the 1st BM axis lock FWIW.

the 710 is ok, i like the 806 better too though.
 
I don't think the 710's popularity is because of hype. The knife carries very well for a knife its size & the axis-lock performs, pure & simple.
 
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