This is my first posting. I just received my new BM-42, and I have a couple of complaints. Aside from a blade that is less than razor sharp (however, watch that tip!), the latch is poorly shaped, and the counter-sinking shows poor QC (irregular shaped holes, some round, some oval). Moreover, the handles have a couple of irregularities in the blade channel, and the small holes have small bits of TI left undrilled.
While I am not a serious collector, I am very particular about things (especially a $130 knife). Should I return it the mail order store, contact Benchmade, or keep it? I will most likely want to use it for flipping, but not on a daily basis. Your collective counsel is appreciated in advance.
Its too bad that such a great knife has QC problems. Perhaps I shoud just keep it as a use/carry, and get a new model for collecting when quality improves? After waiting this long, I do not want to give my MB42 up, even for a day!
[This message has been edited by Rockstar (edited 08-17-2000).]
While I am not a serious collector, I am very particular about things (especially a $130 knife). Should I return it the mail order store, contact Benchmade, or keep it? I will most likely want to use it for flipping, but not on a daily basis. Your collective counsel is appreciated in advance.
Its too bad that such a great knife has QC problems. Perhaps I shoud just keep it as a use/carry, and get a new model for collecting when quality improves? After waiting this long, I do not want to give my MB42 up, even for a day!
[This message has been edited by Rockstar (edited 08-17-2000).]
