So I've been carrying a RSK Mini-Grip for the past two years. I've loved it. The steel was great, the axis lock system is a favorite of mine, and the size was perfect for me. I loved the blade shape as well. The handle material was good but not outstanding. Overall, it's probably my favorite knife and one of my first "good" knives.
However, I broke the tip. It's still functional and I still carry it daily...but my girlfriend has decided to purchase me a new knife for Christmas. So, I'm looking.
It doesn't have to be Benchmade but I do want high quality steel(the Ritter grips come in S30V), roughly the size of a mini-grip.
I'm interested in the Benchmade Mini-Warn. I understand it's essentially a Barrage with G10 scales, a different colored backspacer, D2 steel, and a tanto. How is the Auto-Axis? I don't have a problem flipping the normal Axis around...can even close it with a flick of the wrist...not that that's necessary in my knife.
Seems like an interesting knife to try. Anyone have any knowledge on it?
I was also looking at the Benchmade MPR and, as always, Chris Reeve folders...love the Mnandi. Though, I do work with the knife everyday and that might be a touch out of the price range. Not that she wouldn't buy it...hell, if I really wanted she'd drop $500 on this probably. EDIT: Actually, she said "I want you to get what you want," and then proceeded to jot down the Reeve's website, the knife, and the options I was looking at. I don't want her to do that though. She's a broke college student after all.
Any suggestions?
How is D2 steel BTW? Never had a blade that used it. I understand sharpening it is...interesting. How's it compare to S30V or CPM 154? Also, I understand it's not as corrosion resistant as many steels. I manage a store that has a greenhouse...and I'm very active in that greenhouse. It's also Louisiana so humidity is always high. How would D2 handle that? I assume it wouldn't be an issue at all with a little general care.
However, I broke the tip. It's still functional and I still carry it daily...but my girlfriend has decided to purchase me a new knife for Christmas. So, I'm looking.
It doesn't have to be Benchmade but I do want high quality steel(the Ritter grips come in S30V), roughly the size of a mini-grip.
I'm interested in the Benchmade Mini-Warn. I understand it's essentially a Barrage with G10 scales, a different colored backspacer, D2 steel, and a tanto. How is the Auto-Axis? I don't have a problem flipping the normal Axis around...can even close it with a flick of the wrist...not that that's necessary in my knife.
Seems like an interesting knife to try. Anyone have any knowledge on it?
I was also looking at the Benchmade MPR and, as always, Chris Reeve folders...love the Mnandi. Though, I do work with the knife everyday and that might be a touch out of the price range. Not that she wouldn't buy it...hell, if I really wanted she'd drop $500 on this probably. EDIT: Actually, she said "I want you to get what you want," and then proceeded to jot down the Reeve's website, the knife, and the options I was looking at. I don't want her to do that though. She's a broke college student after all.
Any suggestions?
How is D2 steel BTW? Never had a blade that used it. I understand sharpening it is...interesting. How's it compare to S30V or CPM 154? Also, I understand it's not as corrosion resistant as many steels. I manage a store that has a greenhouse...and I'm very active in that greenhouse. It's also Louisiana so humidity is always high. How would D2 handle that? I assume it wouldn't be an issue at all with a little general care.
