KnifeWorks Exclusive Benchmades on sale this Labor Day weekend

yeah, every one of those is an incredible value at those prices. i have to behave though...
 
If I didn't already have an awesome Griptilian, I'd probably scoop that one up for that price.
 
what happened to map pricing? more so benchmades supreme dislike of discounting more so than price for model. guess exclusives doesnt have to follow that?
 
I've been considering that Griptilian, but I have no experience with paper micarta handles. How do they compare to G10? Maybe the term "paper" is what is making me hold off from buying.
 
BEBrewster said:
I've been considering that Griptilian, but I have no experience with paper micarta handles. How do they compare to G10? Maybe the term "paper" is what is making me hold off from buying.
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very strong product. micarta was the g10 before g10. whether paper, nylon, or canvas....its the resins and paper or cloth that makes it very durable and strong. much like plywood, not really but close enough an example of strength. i personally prefer micarta to g10. it feels warmer and better to me. point is dont be afraid of it, it aint weak.
 
Thank God I have 4 710s and 5 Grips or I'd be down the rabbit hole again, though that 551-1702 is pretty sweet....
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Got my eye on the 551-1702 as well. I bet it's beautiful, but the weight has me on the fence. It's almost an ounce heavier than the regular 551... .
 
Never owned a grip, haven't even held one. I'm a sucker for micarta. Might have to give that 1702 a go.
 
Micarta has personality compared to G-10. It has a warmth to it and a texture that G-10 can't match. That extra bit of weight isn't a problem either.
 
I've been eyeing that Griptilian since it came out. This may be too good of a deal to pass up.
 
Grabbed the Contego 810-1401 at that sale price. Nice chunk of m390 at a fantastic price. Eyed their exclusive grip for a bit, too, but somehow held out.

Knifeworks is top notch...repeat customer, and never been disappointed in their service or exclusives!
 
I always try to purchase from Knifeworks. Great customer service and prices. Love the exclusives, too.
 
I have 3 Grips, the grey G-10 version, the carbon fiber/m390 exclusive and this KW exclusive and the KW with micarta and M390 is my favorite by far. It has the best feel and action.

Kinda wish I had gotten this smoking deal on it, but I still feel it was totally worth what I paid.
 
Evany said:
Got my eye on the 551-1702 as well. I bet it's beautiful, but the weight has me on the fence. It's almost an ounce heavier than the regular 551... .
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The thing with the weight issue comes down to the stock Noryl scales--if you don't hate 'em you can have a lighter Grip. I've got 5--a 550/555 pairing in Igorded G10s, small/large Ritter's in Wilkins G10s, and a 551SBK in Igorded Micarta--and the added weight is of no consequence to me. My wife has a 550-1 and wouldn't think of trading the weight for the Noryl.
 
I will buy a 810-1401 if kw folks are willing to pick for me one with blue g10 handle flats (on both sides). But I read they do not do that for customers. Bummer.
 
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