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buckknifebibletotin

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hey guys im looking to buy my first ever benchmade.
I have a ZT300 for my tank hard use folder but would like something lightweight for carrying in the summer. i have so far looked at the 940 and 493 and the 530. The only thing the ZT lacks in is slicing ability so i want a very thin blade that will slice very well. my concern with the 940/943 is the blade stock being somewhat thick. im not a huge fan of the blade shape and overall design of the 530. any other models im over looking? my budget is the 940 but would prefer to spend as little as possible. (obviusly)

thanks
 
531 works better as a slicer in my experiences because of the grind. However it costs $80-90 more than the 530. Both are great slicers, however.
 
Well, you get what you paid for. Having said that, if you like thin slicer, 746 is a good choice.

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Lightweight slicer: 531 (I like the 531 way more than the 530) I forget I am carrying my 531. Also the griptilian or mini grip in sheepsfoot (550/555) makes for a great slicer depending on your size needs/wants. I wouldn't consider anything about the 940/943 to be thick and it carries very well as it doesn't take up much pocket.
 
If you do not have a 940, buy a 940. It's a signature Benchmade product and dramatically different from offerings that most other makers have because it is a very big knife in a very compact PC-friendly package. The reverse tanto is also completely different and it performs much better than their standard tanto as it retains the positive aspects of their normal tanto, while incorporating the positives of a drop point as well.

The 0300 is an awesome knife, but if you get a 940 I would be willing to bet that it becomes the knife that is most commonly in your pocket because the 940 is a very practical knife and it can do any job you need it to, large or small. The weight is also a nice plus.

The 940-1 costs a little more, but if you want a serious slicer, the S90V steel is a good candidate for reprofiling a paper thin edge as S90V can really hold unusually thin edges that are not practical with most other steels.
 
Consider one of the Ritters as well. Their blades are very good at slicing cuts. The ones you've been considering are a little fancier than Ritter Grips, but there are folks here that'll fix that for you, if you want. I've had both sizes and they really do excel as slicers.

My Volli is also a really good slicer.
 
Of the BMs I own...
The 707 Sequel is one of the smallest axis locks, yet still has plenty of strength and great slicing ability.
But the 746 Mini onslaught is an even better slicer and just as tough IMO.
 
The 940 blade is narrow with very little belly. I would look at models with blade shapes similar to the Ritter Grips or the Volli.
 
woah thanks alot for the responses and suggestions guys. now i just gotta go look up all these blades haha (dont know my benchmades very well) im hoping it will fit in my coin pocket in my jeans so im looking for 3 1/4" blade or under.
 
buckknifebibletotin said:
woah thanks alot for the responses and suggestions guys. now i just gotta go look up all these blades haha (dont know my benchmades very well) im hoping it will fit in my coin pocket in my jeans so im looking for 3 1/4" blade or under.
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707 sequel should be on the list then. Good size blade for such a small package
 
531 does and I can fit 4 on a 707. I have medium hands.
 
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The 527 does too, at least for my hands. It's a bit more comfortable than a mini-Grip or 707. My hand is 3.5" across the palm, 3.25" total width of four fingers. I get all 4 on the 527. I actually have a couple of those and they are great lightweight cutters. I haven't used it much so it didn't occur to me to list it here, but it would do very well for you, I think.
 
If your budget is high enough for 940/943 try to look at new 484 Nakamura Axis. Here is a good review. Pay attention to this issue I can confirm myself:
High-profile thumbstuds can cause the knife to open part way while pulling it out of pocket
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This knife is almost perfect but check it personally before buying.
 
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