My top three...which one would you buy and why??/

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I dont know to much about knives. I only on a Kershaw Blur. But I have looked into Benchmade knives and was wondering which ones are good. Here my top three choices

Volli

275 Adamas

North Fork


Do I plan to do anything specific with the knife? No, just general cutting paper an cardboard. The occasional cleaning of a squirrel or rabbit. ( I use different knives for bigger game). Thats about it



Jay
 
Out of those three I would choose the Adamas if you're looking for a bigger knife and the North Fork for a smaller knife.

For your first Benchmade I would suggest sticking with a manual Axis knife as opposed to either an assisted or auto Axis. There is nothing wrong with them, I just feel that those two mechanisms take away the true experience of the Axis lock.

Welcome to BladeForums by the way!
 
I vote North Fork. It's my current edc and I love it.
 
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jonearlt said:
I vote North Fork. It's me current edc and I love it.
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Me too. :) It's been my EDC ever since I got it. It's Sooo smooth. :cool:
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The Adamas is a chunky beast and IMO overkill for cutting paper, cardboard, and most other basic tasks.

The blade shape and grind on the Volli makes for an excellent slicer. It's assisted though and I generally prefer the Axis lock unassisted.

Out of those 3 choices I would probably go with the North Fork.
 
Agree on the North fork. Great steel, strong tip and the one that I had was wicked smooth to open.

**I think I would get the synthetic wood handles over the G-10..
 
North Fork vote here. Looks like a great EDC blade.

The Adamas is too thick for everyday utility. Same goes for the Volli, although I've never owned that one, it just looks wide.
 
+1 for the North Fork even that may be overkill to clean a rabbit or squirrel. That Adamas is about a big as an average squirrel. :)
 
I'd have to say North Fork though I've never seen one in person. I've held an Adamas, and it's a brick in hand that'd be overkill for what you say your intended uses are...it's still cool though. I sharpened a Volli for a friend, and the ergos IMO are awful...it's terribly wide and awkward feeling in hand, and I hate the assist. On the other hand, the high flat grind they use on the Volli is awesome, and with a proper edge the knife cuts wonderfully.
 
I like the North Fork....



It's about the same size as a mini griptilian.
So, it can be carried just about anywhere.
It's not an AO or too big.
 
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He isnt asking which of those 3, he is asking which models you like.
I am a fan of the 940 both grips if they have scales added and the 710. M390 if possible, but m4 is good too.
 
NJBillK said:
He isnt asking which of those 3, he is asking which models you like.
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Actually, the subject line reads; "My top three...which one would you buy and why??/"
Then he lists the three he has decided his top choices are in his first post,
Shooter.J said:
I dont know to much about knives. I only on a Kershaw Blur. But I have looked into Benchmade knives and was wondering which ones are good. Here my top three choices

Volli

275 Adamas

North Fork


Do I plan to do anything specific with the knife? No, just general cutting paper an cardboard. The occasional cleaning of a squirrel or rabbit. ( I use different knives for bigger game). Thats about it
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Sounds to me like he has settled on one of those three, and is now asking our opinions about them.
 
1. 710. Around forever it's slim and easy to carry. I've always liked the knife, own four.

2. 732 or any Elishewitz designed Ares. Great blade and very comfortable to use.

3. 913D2 Nitrous Stryker. Long discontinued, it's got a good blade shape. The Nitrous assist built in makes it easy to open, and with Ti scales are light in the pocket.

There are more but these three would do nicely.
 
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I have the g10 northfork its a beauty it is on the smaller side though...i also have the 275 in tan and its a beast! Very solid heavy and has girth! Hard to compare both bc they r almost opposites...or edc ur better w north fork id say
 
The North Fork sure is a sweet little knife. I've had th pleasure of using and holding them regularly. I keep having to stop myself from buying one since I have some similar knives already. It's been hard though, as I really like the color pattern on the grips and the blade. AWESOME knife!
 
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