Well, I picked up an 810 at a gunshow this afternoon. I'd reviewed the knife to a fairly minor extent online prior to today. Heard the issues some had with the aggressive handle and its (the handles) general shape, so my main focus today was to see how it actually fit my hand. I've done some minimal file/sanding on other knives in the past -such as the Rift, 806, and 610, so I figured I'd have no problem rounding the 810s handle if that's all it needed.
In any event, once I got the knife in hand, I was surprised to find it fit well, and it wasn't overly aggressive as I'd expected it to be. The price was right, so I bought it.
Now, I'm somewhat ashamed, frankly speaking, to say I failed to notice, at first, that the handle on this particular knife is actually quite different than on the 810s I'd seen online. On the ride home, I started thinking about it, and it hit me that it is in fact different, and I quickly confirmed that by searching/comparing pictures online. -The salesman never actually said this knife was new, but I'd say that was the general implication. Perhaps this would help explain the oddly low price ($135) for this knife.
So, I realize it's not uncommon for those who're capable to grind these handles down to a better fit for them, or for others. I'm hoping that's the case here. I suspect it is, as the knife seems genuine to me in every other way. I'm not new to the knife game, but it has been some years since I've been involved or purchased a newer knife. -Additionally I'm not sure if, or how well, these can be faked. Obviously there are quality fakes of some knives around.
My question is, is this a real 810 that's been modded, or is there reason to believe it's not an actual Benchmade product. -I'm not overly computer savvy, but I'll try to link to my flickr account or post actual pictures here. Please bare with me if this becomes a learning process.https://www.flickr.com/photos/24442016@N05/
Thanks for the time and help.
-Looks like it (the link) worked. By the way, oh how I so wish I still had those other knives picture on the flickr account
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In any event, once I got the knife in hand, I was surprised to find it fit well, and it wasn't overly aggressive as I'd expected it to be. The price was right, so I bought it.
Now, I'm somewhat ashamed, frankly speaking, to say I failed to notice, at first, that the handle on this particular knife is actually quite different than on the 810s I'd seen online. On the ride home, I started thinking about it, and it hit me that it is in fact different, and I quickly confirmed that by searching/comparing pictures online. -The salesman never actually said this knife was new, but I'd say that was the general implication. Perhaps this would help explain the oddly low price ($135) for this knife.
So, I realize it's not uncommon for those who're capable to grind these handles down to a better fit for them, or for others. I'm hoping that's the case here. I suspect it is, as the knife seems genuine to me in every other way. I'm not new to the knife game, but it has been some years since I've been involved or purchased a newer knife. -Additionally I'm not sure if, or how well, these can be faked. Obviously there are quality fakes of some knives around.
My question is, is this a real 810 that's been modded, or is there reason to believe it's not an actual Benchmade product. -I'm not overly computer savvy, but I'll try to link to my flickr account or post actual pictures here. Please bare with me if this becomes a learning process.https://www.flickr.com/photos/24442016@N05/
Thanks for the time and help.
-Looks like it (the link) worked. By the way, oh how I so wish I still had those other knives picture on the flickr account
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