Larger Benchmades that are too bulky to edc?

lonestar1979 · Mar 3, 2016

I have few BM knives, love them along with other companies,my problem is I cant handle most knives before buying them and have to order them online.I have BM710 and love it.If someone can please tell me if some of knives I want are easier or harder to carry in pocket than my 710(or should I get another 710 lol

)!BM Adams, Vicar, Loco,Bedlam.

twinboysdad · Mar 3, 2016

Loco and Bedlam are miles larger that 710. Whether or not you can EDC them is subjective

lonestar1979 · Mar 3, 2016

Do you have any experience with Loco?

Insipid Moniker · Mar 3, 2016

All have a larger in-pocket footprint than the 710 and, unless I'm badly mistaken, all are significantly heavier. Personally, I've got no issues EDCing any of them, but you'll definitely notice a difference between them and the 710.

Another option to consider would be the newly released Crooked River. It's still bigger and heavier than the 710, but much less so that the other options you listed.

Rare blade · Mar 3, 2016

The adamas is a beast and in my humble opinion too big to edc. Comes with a sheath, don't get me wrong it is a nice knife and one I would surely take with me to the woods.

seroiusly · Mar 4, 2016

I personally don't find any knife too large to carry. I am currently carrying a 610 Rukus, and have to reach down to make sure I even have a knife in my pocket. Over the couple plus decades of EDCing knives, I have noticed I don't feel them anymore. The same thing with firearms, I have to check to make sure my sidearm is there even if it is a full size Glock 20. I really need to pick up a Loco, even though I have 14 Benchmades that are brand new and never been carried. Addicted I guess.

Lee48 · Mar 4, 2016

Another 710 is never a bad idea.

netguy1999 · Mar 4, 2016

I've got a 757 Vicar and it is a BIG knife. The thing is, it carries like a much smaller knife. It fits nice in your pocket and doesn't take up too much real estate. It's a gorgeous knife with great ergos, but it is big once it's open. I don't mind a big knife. I EDC it on rotation.

jkarp_53 · Mar 4, 2016

I grew up with slip joints, Camillus, Schrade and more. Always easy in the pocket. I owned a 741 that always made my wife smile, and same goes for the Loco. Just-too-massive for the pocket and I'm not a sheath person. The 710 has always been the perfect size, both in slimness and blade length. Note to self; there are five 710 variants in the collection, no Locos or 741's present.

TheMadIndian · Mar 8, 2016

The adamas hides pretty nice in the pocket, its a far more comfortable carry for me than say a grip. I'd say its on par with my 943 in regard to pocket comfort

And I agree with Rare blade, the adamas makes a great woods knife

CDKJudoka · Mar 9, 2016

I think the Adamas gets a bad rap because it is a big knife. To me, aside from the weight, it feels no different in my pocket than a full sized Grip. I do like big knifes through. My main EDC for years was a CRKT M14-04Z Big Dog. Not as thick as an Adamas, but the other dimensions were close.

sharp_edge · Mar 9, 2016

Try to edc some of the cold steel megafolders for a while then come back to BM. You will feel any BM folders are too small to carry.

CDKJudoka · Mar 9, 2016

sharp_edge said:
Try to edc some of the cold steel megafolders for a while then come back to BM. You will feel any BM folders are too small to carry.

Yeah, some of those CS knives are just... obscene, in a good way.

Cypress · Mar 9, 2016

I carry a 9051 nearly every day. It took a little while to get used to, but it's my current go-to EDC. I also carry the Contego when I know my knife is about to be VERY abused.