Is there a Contego owner/user to make a review after real use?

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Aminostas

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Hello,

First my english is not verry good, sorry.

I'd like to purchase a Benchmade Contego. Every people who purchased it is satisfied when just received it.
But after months/years of use, what does this knife becomes?

Thanks for your answers

:)
 
I purchased my Benchmade Contego in June of last year, approximately. I am not someone who puts hard use on it, but I have used it for slicing jobs, opening boxes, cutting cardboard, etc. The finish on the blade had held up well and the edge retention has seemed very good to me. I've read about people complaining that the knife is too rough on their hands, but I haven't noticed that. Overall, I am still very pleased with my purchase.
 
Thank you very much for your answer.
Contego ordered, I didn't took it cerakoted. Afraid of wear.

Love this kind of blade very much, need a big and very strong pocket knife. Hope my choice is good?
 
I really like my 810. A very strong, smooth, trustworthy knife.
You wont be disappointed. I love the aggressive scales, remind me of (Dark Knight) Batman.
Cheers
 
I believed that white/grey balde wasn't coated. I don't want black cerakote because of wear, visibles scratches after long time using
 
Aminostas said:
I believed that white/grey balde wasn't coated. I don't want black cerakote because of wear, visibles scratches after long time using
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Yeah it's Cerakoted. They call it clear, but it's grey.

I've talked to Benchmade at length about coating m4. I would much prefer non-coated, but they have valid points for using it. I don't think they'd mind me saying that they are very much working on a way of protecting the m4, but not using a traditional coating. We'll see what they come up with. ;)

I hope you love your 810. I know I love mine.
 
Congratulations on a great knife!

The Contego only came out last year so it's still to early to be able to give "years" worth of feedback at this point but so far I'm very impressed.

Only time will really tell but I think as far as a hard use knife the Contego is well on it's way to being right up there with some of Benchmades best.

Anyway you cut it you made a good decision and I'm sure you will be very pleased with it.
 
I have 2 of the 810. I love the knife and steel. The function and lockup of both were perfect out of the box. The scales are aggressive but if you have calloused hands or wear gloves they are great. Just a little sanding on the rough edges makes it good for softer hands. My only gripe is that the Cerakote scratches and gouges easily during normal use. I used a buffing wheel with auto shop quality rubbing compound and was able to take out most of the scratches. I would really like to see the 810 without the Cerakote. That being said it is still one of the best knives, including customs, where the fit, finish and function were flawless. That's why I have 2. You have made an excellent choice and can't go wrong with 810.
 
Why do they feel like they have to coat it? I've had a Gayle Bradly for quite some time and cut everything from citrus to cardboard. No problems with staining so far. I do the same thing with the Contego and have had no problem with the exposed metal staining.
 
It should be delivevered on saturday, if nothing go wrong.
Damn', I'd like to be able to speak english better !!!
I actually have an AFCK, a gift from a friend many years ago, at least 12 years. Blade dramatically shorten sharpening after sharpening. I've been using it everyday. Last year, I made a new blade for it with 440C, but not satisfied. Perhaps BM will accept to replace it?
After reading your words, I'm really very impatient to get my new companion!!!
 
You should contact Benchmade about a replacement blade. I know you can buy new blades, I'm just not sure about discontinued models. I think its $25 for uncoated and $35 for coated
 
Best to call Benchmade at 800-800-7427 and ask for Customer Service, but I think you're out of luck regarding re-blading your AFCK...and yes the prices above to replace a current stocked blade is accurate.
 
It's here! :triumphant:

I'm very, very impressed.

How to care Cerakote? What will scratch it, and what won't? How hard is the coating?
 
Congratulations on your new knife. The Cerakote is pretty tough, but it will wear like any other coating. This was posted by pascal.abi over at the Benchmade forum. It shows the wear on the coating after batoning.

If want to care for it optimally, then dont use it, or at the very least, dont baton with it :D

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I have one black, one gray. I really like mine except both are noticeably off center. I haven't tried to fix them yet but should.
The thing is there is very little room for the knife to clear the inside of the scales. Maybe later today I will look at them.
For what I paid I feel like I really got a great knife. If I didn't I wouldn't have bought the second one.
I would use it every chance you get. Pretty soon it will have a lot of scratches and you will enjoy your new knife even more!

Congratulations on the new knife and I hope you enjoy it.
 
Good pic that one, my friend Pascal is unafraid to use his knives heavily and that 810 really shows how well the coating protects the M4 blade.
 
Aminostas said:
It's here! :triumphant:

I'm very, very impressed.

How to care Cerakote? What will scratch it, and what won't? How hard is the coating?
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I would say the same way you protect any finish. I personally oil my blades occasionally with Break-Free CLP (or any oil) to maintain them and prevent corrosion. The finish is going to wear. I used to operate or use my knives mainly in a salt water environment so it's kind of a habit.

Keep in mind though that with use ANY finish will wear. All you can do is care for it the best you can.

The Cerakote is pretty tough but as stated it will wear like any finish will.

Congratulations on your new knife and best of luck!
 
Even just cutting heavy cardboard will scratch the Cerakote. There is no real need to protect it as it is meant to protect the blade steel. Just keep it clean as you would any knife. Not all finishes wear easily. The DLC coating that Kershaw uses is exceptionally tough. Many times if it looks scratched it is actually residue from what you were cutting or metal that you have rubbed up against. The best way to remove scratches or smooth out the Cerakote is to buff it with Flitz, Mothers Mag polish or automotive buffing compound. It will remove minor scratches and smooth the Cerakote surface. It also removes material or metal residue from DLC and other coatings. Overall the 810 is one of my all time favorite knives. Congrats on your new knife, it is a great knife.
 
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