Is the Benchmade Bone collector a good choice?

The knife cuts and it has a point.

Choose what you will use--"tactical" is a state of mind!

Look at the knives that are used in prison. They are used offensively and defensively, so they are "tactical". Any knife can be "tactical"-whatever that means.
 
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Unless you carry a second knife for SD/Tactical situations only, then the knife you normally carry day in and day out WILL be your tactical knife. Like Daniel already said, "tactical" is as much a state of mind as it is the particular knife you carry. Another thing to consider is that you will probably be more comfortable with your edc than a knife you never use, or use very little. The Bone Collector is as tactical as the next knife.:)

Now that I think about it, I'm going to rest my Mike Irie model 11 for the rest of the week, and weekend, to carry my Bone Collector!
 
Yes it does.

I'm the person who merged the Bone Collector and the Presidio, the mini version in both cases. As mentioned in a previous post.

The Bone Collector has the best ergonomics of any knife I've ever felt. Tremendous lines, and grippy striations.

I never liked the blade however. The hole is a little small, I prefer a more traitional shape, and I absolutely hate the Bone Collector logo.

It turned out the Presidio blade would fit perfectly, so I had someone make the swap. It voided the Benchmade warranty, but that was worth it. The knife is as close to perfect as I have ever dreamed of. Since I got it back with the modifications, I have carried this every day.

I think you will love your new knife.
 
Perhaps the hole is small because it is a mini? Just curious I am taking many points on the knife before I drop the money.
 
Sargent 666 said:
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A true work of art
 
I agree that either the hole is too small or set too low on the mini. That's one of only two things I don't like about it (the other being the all-black liners that wears off onto areas of friction; just leaving it off the inside bar part of the axis lock would improve this problem greatly). I have to angle it in my hand a specific way for it to be easy to open (easy meaning to get enough hold on the hole to open it, not easy in terms of friction, as of course the axis lock makes it very smooth). It's definitely not a deal breaker, just something I'd prefer to be other than it is.
 
cutter17 said:
Unless you carry a second knife for SD/Tactical situations only, then the knife you normally carry day in and day out WILL be your tactical knife. Like Daniel already said, "tactical" is as much a state of mind as it is the particular knife you carry. Another thing to consider is that you will probably be more comfortable with your edc than a knife you never use, or use very little. The Bone Collector is as tactical as the next knife.:)

Now that I think about it, I'm going to rest my Mike Irie model 11 for the rest of the week, and weekend, to carry my Bone Collector!
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So true to my word, the large Bone Collector is gracing my pocket today and for the next few days.:thumbup:


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How does the Axis lock hold up? I mean is it comparible to the strength as the tri ad lock by Cold Steel? I guess sometimes I like to do the over strike test on knives but I don't wanna void the warranty.
 
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How does the Axis lock hold up? I mean is it comparible to the strength as the tri ad lock by Cold Steel? I guess sometimes I like to do the over strike test on knives but I don't wanna void the warranty.
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Then do not do it with any knife or you will void the warranty. CS also state their warranty is for one year on pocket knives.

The Axis lock is a good lock. It has proven itself and has been on the market for a long time. It is less prone to dirt, blood preventing the lock from engaging like a backlock in my use (and I love a backlock). Easy to maintain. People have experienced problems with the omega springs. If the springs would fail I would jam a piece of wood behind the bar preventing it from closing.

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If you want to discuss locks I advice to do some searching and do some reading. There is a lot of info on BF on locks.

If you want a review on the Benchmade Bone Collector here you are.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=790997
 
I think I am going to get it. I may kinda do small test on it. 2 or 3 good hits on an overstrike test should show it will hold correct? I called and talked to them about it. Benchmade says it's rated at 800 pounds.
 
You really don't need hard whacks to test it. I do 5 taps to the back of the blade and do them in rapid sucession. If the lock is going to slip I think this would prove it. Btw, my BC passed this test with no problems. On the Omega springs Marthinus mentioned, I've read of people getting the same diameter of piano wire and fashioning there own Omega springs, and with good results if what I read is accurate. I don't think you can go wrong with the Bone Collector as it seems to be a hidden gem from Benchmade!:):):)
 
Awesome I kinda loosened my pack rat a bit from whacking it to many times which was stupid. Although I was pleasantly surprised to see it didn't fail at all.
 
Another thing you can do, and I do this to any liner/frame lock knife I get, is to take it apart, and add a little more bend to the liner/frame spring that does the locking. It is best to do this with slight bends, test the spring, and do more if you think it needs it. I do this mainly to insure a stiff lock and feel that will help to make sure the lock stays locked.
 
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