New Benchmade Disturbing Domestic Tranquility

Insipid Moniker

Insipid Moniker

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I recently picked up a blue LE Benchmade 530, which I've been very happy with. Unfortunately, Girlfriend is also very happy with it. Her initial reaction was "Oooh, I like that knife. You should give it to me." My initial suggestion was that I buy her the same model, but she insists that we would get them mixed up and, for whatever reason, that is not acceptable. So she has now delivered the ultimatum that I get her a lightweight, 'friendly' colored knife for christmas with decent steel or that she will steal my 530.

So I'm looking for a folder or edc sized fixed blade that fits those requirements. I've checked out the various colored Enduras, Delicas, Griptilians, and Mini-Grips and an Endura is currently my leading choice, but I'd love some other suggestions. So please, help me save my knife. I'm very happy that Girlfriend has caught my addiction, but I'd rather not sacrifice my 530.

Edit: Almost forgot, her favorite colors are pink and yellow so I get extra boyfriend points for those.
 
If pink will win you some good graces, you can buy Spyderco Native (lightweight, FRN), Manix2 Sprint run G-10 or Enduras in pink. All are pretty easy to find. I found them on Amazon for decent prices. The Endura/Delica also come in a nice purple that some women might like. The pink Manix2 would probably be most like the BM 530 in blade length and heft. It's not a delicate little thing by any means, but it comes in pink.
 
Pink Manix 2 if you can find it, there's the blue g10 Para 2 sprint coming out, but not before christmas. Pink leek or chive. Pink Mini-ritter grip. Pink Izula, Pink Native, Pink scallion. I'd just go to whatever knife store you usually buy from and search "pink" or "yellow" and you'll get a couple dozen results.
 
Protip: you will give her whatever knife you choose for Christmas, and she will have it and the 530 by Valentine's Day.
 
i'm a worst case kinda thinker, so....i would anticipate a potential chance she'll loose interest in it after a year or so, unless she was already into knives before she met you or uses her knife daily and often....and then you'll see whatever knife in pink sitting around in a drawer.

make sure whatever color and model you get her it's one you like and can/will use in case what i said above happens. just a thought.
 
Pink Izula.

Oh and I feel ya. My girlfriend stole my BHK machete. It's her camping 'chete. ;)
 
jbmonkey said:
i'm a worst case kinda thinker, so....i would anticipate a potential chance she'll loose interest in it after a year or so, unless she was already into knives before she met you or uses her knife daily and often....and then you'll see whatever knife in pink sitting around in a drawer.

make sure whatever color and model you get her it's one you like and can/will use in case what i said above happens. just a thought.
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I wouldn't mind it too much if she did lose interest, but I'm starting to doubt it. I gave her a Skyline to start the madness. Then she saw my Tyrade and wanted one with speedsafe so I ended up shelling out for a damascus Shallot. Then she discovered waved knives and I gave her a Cold Steel AK-47 for our anniversary. She already stole a Scrapivore from me. I may have created a monster.

I am really liking the pink Manix 2, and the engraving idea on the blade of another blue 530. That might keep her from swiping mine in the future.

Thanks for all the suggestions!
 
I think the Endura is a good bit bigger than the 530. Maybe a pink Spyderco Native or a yellow Pacific Salt? She would probably miss the AXIS lock, though, so I would go Benchmade.
 
Make her choose between the knife and you, or just straight up ditch her!

After all, you need to keep your priorities straight.

(Dry laughter)
 
theres a certain website that does an exclusive benchmade 530 with blue handles instead of black, and s30v steel. if interested email me ill tell ya more
 
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