Benchmade mini knife - 380 Aller

I'm more likely to get something like the kershaw pub with cf for $20 - same blade size, but of course, it's only 8cr13mov (I'll also admit the ergos look better on the bm aller, but it might be an illusion, I don't think the finger choil area is actually big enough to use as such - that would be nice though)
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Pilsner said:
What on earth are you on about? Genuinely, I am confused. You don’t seem to make much sense. Please explain from the beginning. You are attempting to perpetuate a feud with Benchmade. Go on.
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Perpetuate a feud?
Wut?
How on Earth do you get that, from me thinking it's an overpriced knife?
Are you a shareholder or something?
That's quite the leap.
Yes I think it's overpriced.

I think Benchmade believes it's brand has a customer base that will pay the price for it purely based on brand loyalty.

I ask for a third time:
Would you think it's worth the same price if it were made by Buck?

I don't believe you would defend it like you are defending this overpriced keychain knife.
Then again I could be wrong...lol
 
Hale Storm said:
I for one have no issue with the 380 Aller, or the price, and will buy one when they come out, along with the 200 Puukko. Both are on my list of all the current new releases so far from BM in 2019.
I won't carry it on a keychain though since it's a friction folder. I think it will find it's way into my left front pocket, especially on the nights that may find me drinking a few ales and in need of an opener. I'm not sure where the quality issues are coming from but my last two BM's were the 485 Valet in M390 and a Mini Grip in combo edge, black blade, blue liners with grey G10, beautiful blue standoffs, and CPM-20CV. Both are flawless.

Secondly, S30V blade, bottle opener, mini pry bar, mini allen tool, pocket clip, and G10 with liners in a keychain size knife? That's a lot of quality, quality materials, and versatility, in a small package. What other quality knives can you buy with those features and materials for less than $136.00 besides the minigrip? I agree, apples and elbows.
My $.02
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Great points. For someone in the market for a premium tool with all those attributes the price really isn't that bad.
Bad Ninja said:
Believe it or not, some people don't share the hive mind.

In fact, there's quite a few BF darlings that I wont touch.

That's not having an agenda.
That's just my personal opinion.
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Just because you don't like a knife some people find very reasonable doesn't mean there is some bfc hive mentality. That's paranoid gibberish and insulting to the rest of us.

If you really think there is some weird group think controlling people's thoughts, why are you even here?
 
I do so much enjoy rattling the insecure fan boys. All you have to do is say a knife is over priced and somebody will get their knickers in a knot. Benchmade makes a good product and their customer service is outstanding, but their prices are justified by their name alone. For the price of one tiny friction folder I could buy a Buck 110, three Moras, two Victorinox, lunch and a cup of coffee. The emperor has no clothes.
 
Yeah pass for me. I do love BM. Spyderco Mcbee is pretty small and may seem useless to some, but I use it everyday at work. The build quality will leave nothing more desired, amazing little knife for the right task.
If I did not carry a pry bar and 1-2 knives at a time, maybe I would consider the purchase... Maybe not.
 
craytab said:
Just because you don't like a knife some people find very reasonable doesn't mean there is some bfc hive mentality. That's paranoid gibberish and insulting to the rest of us.

If you really think there is some weird group think controlling people's thoughts, why are you even here?
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That's a phrase used in context to describe the collective opinion of a group.
Lol
If you are so easily insulted you should probably avoid the internet altogether.

I'll ask you the same question another poster avoided like the plague:

All things being equal, would you pay $160 for that keychain knife of it was made by Buck?
Reitwagen said:
I do so much enjoy rattling the insecure fan boys. All you have to do is say a knife is over priced and somebody will get their knickers in a knot. Benchmade makes a good product and their customer service is outstanding, but their prices are justified by their name alone. For the price of one tiny friction folder I could buy a Buck 110, three Moras, two Victorinox, lunch and a cup of coffee. The emperor has no clothes.
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:cool:
:thumbsup:
:D
 
Bad Ninja said:
That's a phrase used in context to describe the collective opinion of a group.
Lol
If you are so easily insulted you should probably avoid the internet altogether.

I'll ask you the same question another poster avoided like the plague:

All things being equal, would you pay $160 for that keychain knife of it was made by Buck?

:cool:
:thumbsup:
:D
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First, you are the one so offended by your perceived "hive" think of bfc, you throw that insult out while all we are doing is discussing a knife.

If you think there is hive think going on. I would say the insulted one is you and you may want to look at participating other places.

If you cared to pay attention to my post I already said I would not buy this knife. Not because of brand or price or whatever other odd percieved reason you might come up with. I don't want a knife/tool of this type in the premium materials and quality from the company it comes from. Not my bag. I'm happy with something like this in less quality materials and at a lower price point. Oh, and get the price right if you intend to have an honest discourse. I'm not buying it at any price but if buck or case made this knife I would expect it to cost less than the bm version. Imo, bm makes a more quality product, thus, it costs more.

Last, a keychain knife is not a friction folder. It has a pocket clip.

You'll need to get your facts more in order and more humbly drop some of your bias and insults if you expect to enjoy your time here. Otherwise, I expect a bumpy road with a splash at the end.

If you go around not recognizing there are different ways to enjoy this hobby, and choose to crap in every thread you don't agree with by way of paranoid insults to this community as a whole, well, see my above paragraph.
 
craytab said:
I'm happy with something like this in less quality materials and at a lower price point.
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Precisely. By my thinking, a more pedestrian version of this knife at a reduced price would make more sense. On the other hand, consider the Proper slip joints. They seem over priced for what they are and still they have a market. I have no doubt that Benchmade is selling their reputation. Some of that I think they earned, their customer service is excellent and their knives are quality products. Then I wonder who would pay their price for one of their, ahem, tactical pens? It's anybody's choice what they pay for anything, just don't be surprised when people say, "Seriously? You paid how much? For that thing?"
 
craytab said:
First, you are the one so offended by your perceived "hive" think of bfc, you throw that insult out while all we are doing is discussing a knife.

If you think there is hive think going on. I would say the insulted one is you and you may want to look at participating other places.

If you cared to pay attention to my post I already said I would not buy this knife. Not because of brand or price or whatever other odd percieved reason you might come up with. I don't want a knife/tool of this type in the premium materials and quality from the company it comes from. Not my bag. I'm happy with something like this in less quality materials and at a lower price point. Oh, and get the price right if you intend to have an honest discourse. I'm not buying it at any price but if buck or case made this knife I would expect it to cost less than the bm version. Imo, bm makes a more quality product, thus, it costs more.

Last, a keychain knife is not a friction folder. It has a pocket clip.

You'll need to get your facts more in order and more humbly drop some of your bias and insults if you expect to enjoy your time here. Otherwise, I expect a bumpy road with a splash at the end.

If you go around not recognizing there are different ways to enjoy this hobby, and choose to crap in every thread you don't agree with by way of paranoid insults to this community as a whole, well, see my above paragraph.
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Lol no worries.
I'm an adult. Internet posts don't make me feel insulted.


It's an overpriced $160 keychain knife.

BM fans will still buy it because it has a butterfly on it.
BM knows this, as shown by it's MSRP.
But hey, it's your wallet.

You should probably not get so upset over a post on a bulletin board, that wasn't directed at you.
;)
 
Bad Ninja said:
Lol no worries.
I'm an adult. Internet posts don't make me feel insulted.


It's an overpriced $160 keychain knife.

BM fans will still buy it because it has a butterfly on it.
BM knows this, as shown by it's MSRP.
But hey, it's your wallet.

You should probably not get so upset over a post on a bulletin board, that wasn't directed at you.
;)
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Again, get your facts straight if want to have an adult discourse. The cost is $136. This is not a bulletin board.

The "don't get so upset" argument doesn't work when you are clearly bothered by a percieved "hive" mentality that doesn't exist.

Enjoy your time here. It won't last long if you continue to off topic crap in threads you don't agree with, spreading paranoia, and using easily easily refuted facts. Have a good one bro. I'm done responding to you in this thread :thumbsup:
 
Reitwagen said:
It's anybody's choice what they pay for anything, just don't be surprised when people say, "Seriously? You paid how much? For that thing?"
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And be surprised people send money on things you wouldn't. This is a hobby enthusiast forum.
 
dirc said:
The 'sale' price of $136 is just WAY too high for this imho (msrp is 160).
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Hale Storm said:
Secondly, S30V blade, bottle opener, mini pry bar, mini allen tool, pocket clip, and G10 with liners in a keychain size knife? That's a lot of quality, quality materials, and versatility, in a small package. What other quality knives can you buy with those features and materials for less than $136.00 besides the minigrip? I agree, apples and elbows.
My $.02
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Thinking about this more and more, what other knife are you getting all these attributes at this price? To the list above I'll throw in USA made by a company that has your back, non-locking so it is more world travel friendly, and the attractive anodizing.

Seriously, complainers and conspiracy theory hive mentality haters, find me another example. I'm curious.
 
craytab, I'll mention just 1 point, and leave it at that. This may not be a bulletin board, but honestly, for anyone older who remembers them well, these forums are the spiritual successor in all practical ways.

forums on a browser = BBS of old
Just being technically correct while ignoring the history could be seen as being pedantic

...of course we all share the love of a sharp edge, and could spend hours achieving them

In any case, I believe it's perfectly reasonable to be a fan of a company who has earned the respect of consumers (as is the case here), while ALSO being critical of some of their product lines/price points.
 
dirc said:
craytab, I'll mention just 1 point, and leave it at that. This may not be a bulletin board, but honestly, for anyone older who remembers them well, these forums are the spiritual successor in all practical ways.

forums on a browser = BBS of old
Just being technically correct while ignoring the history could be seen as being pedantic

...of course we all share the love of a sharp edge, and could spend hours achieving them

In any case, I believe it's perfectly reasonable to be a fan of a company who has earned the respect of consumers (as is the case here), while ALSO being critical of some of their product lines/price points.
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And I'll just mention this once. Aligning your arguments with one who is constantly and purposefully changing the truth (mentioning the wrong price of the knife over and other to further one's argument) is a bad look. And yes, I am being pedantic to combat the constant missinformation. Some person on here, doesn't read your op but sees people mention over and over that this knife is a much higher price than it is spreads missinformation. We don't do that here for the betterment of our community.

Care to address the question I just posed?
 
craytab said:
And I'll just mention this once. Aligning your arguments with one who is constantly and purposefully changing the truth (mentioning the wrong price of the knife over and other to further one's argument) is a bad look. And yes, I am being pedantic to combat the constant missinformation. Some person on here, doesn't read your op but sees people mention over and over that this knife is a much higher price than it is spreads missinformation. We don't do that here for the betterment of our community.

Care to address the question I just posed?
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fair point, but my arguments stand on their own and whether or not they align with anyone is happenstance

msrp of 160, vs map of ~136 (maybe lower? but these are too new to know for sure) is fairly clear also, accuracy is always preferred
 
dirc said:
fair point, but my arguments stand on their own and whether or not they align with anyone is happenstance

msrp of 160, vs map of ~136 (maybe lower? but these are too new to know for sure) is fairly clear also, accuracy is always preferred
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And if accuracy is preferred, one shouldn't ask if I would buy this knife at $24 more from another manufacturer, over and over. That helps the discussion in no way, especially considering I already said I wouldn't buy this knife from the current manufacturer at the actual price of $136. But not because of price, because I don't want a knife with all these features. It's not what I carry.
 
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