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- Aug 13, 2002
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Came Home today, and to my surprise I had a box waiting for me(you know that box 
) From Duane at EDCknives. First thing I have to say is DAMN..this thing is BIG. I like big knives, but this one is BIG, Kinda like MOD Mark 1 big. Im not a review expert, but Ill give you my opinion. First of all it is as beautuiful in person as it is in the picture. In the words of my 6yr. daughter "oooh...........pretty" 
. For as big as it is, its very slim, and not heavy at all. Very well balanced in the hand, and very comfortable in the pocket. The blade is thick, and I like the recurved shape. Lock up seems very solid, although I have not tested it yet. Zero bladeplay throughtout the opening range and lock.Fit and finish is the best Ive ever seen on a Benchmade, the Titanium slabs are very well machined, the dimples are drilled evenly, and countersunk perfectly. I really like the backspacers a lot.The handles are almost a greenish tint instead of the normal gray or dark grey I thought it would be, not sure how I like that yet. The pocket clip I dont really care for, its a long spoonish looking thing, I guess Ill have to get used to that. As for the HOLES........yes i do open it using the "HOLE".... 
Guess they got over that patent thing by adding a fourth hole 
OK...time to go play......
) From Duane at EDCknives. First thing I have to say is DAMN..this thing is BIG. I like big knives, but this one is BIG, Kinda like MOD Mark 1 big. Im not a review expert, but Ill give you my opinion. First of all it is as beautuiful in person as it is in the picture. In the words of my 6yr. daughter "oooh...........pretty" . For as big as it is, its very slim, and not heavy at all. Very well balanced in the hand, and very comfortable in the pocket. The blade is thick, and I like the recurved shape. Lock up seems very solid, although I have not tested it yet. Zero bladeplay throughtout the opening range and lock.Fit and finish is the best Ive ever seen on a Benchmade, the Titanium slabs are very well machined, the dimples are drilled evenly, and countersunk perfectly. I really like the backspacers a lot.The handles are almost a greenish tint instead of the normal gray or dark grey I thought it would be, not sure how I like that yet. The pocket clip I dont really care for, its a long spoonish looking thing, I guess Ill have to get used to that. As for the HOLES........yes i do open it using the "HOLE".... Guess they got over that patent thing by adding a fourth hole OK...time to go play......