Just received a new Benchmade 705BT and an 886S in the mail today and I'm all smiles. I can see why everyone's so in love with the mini-axis. it is a solid knife and perfect for everyday carry. fit and finish were also excellent and the coated blade was decently sharp. As for the action, it didn't seem as crisp as my trusty BM 720SBT. the Pardue seems to be much smoother and snaps open and shut in a more positive fashion. Is this common with the 705 or do I just have to break it in a bit?
As for the bluestar, I was pleasantly surprised with this knife. I really liked the size and the fit and finish were also excellent. It could have been sharper out of the box but a few swipes on the spyderco sharpeners took care of that. It seems that the bluestar is overshadowed by the axis models but I actully like the bluestar the best. To me, it just looks better and feels great to hold while sitting in front of the TV watching football or whatever. Pity it doesn't get more discussion.
Well, my Benchmade binge seems to have settled a bit, so what manufacturer should I jump to next? (I tend go in cycles between different brands). I saw the pictures of the Spyderco Meercat. Hmmm...
As for the bluestar, I was pleasantly surprised with this knife. I really liked the size and the fit and finish were also excellent. It could have been sharper out of the box but a few swipes on the spyderco sharpeners took care of that. It seems that the bluestar is overshadowed by the axis models but I actully like the bluestar the best. To me, it just looks better and feels great to hold while sitting in front of the TV watching football or whatever. Pity it doesn't get more discussion.
Well, my Benchmade binge seems to have settled a bit, so what manufacturer should I jump to next? (I tend go in cycles between different brands). I saw the pictures of the Spyderco Meercat. Hmmm...
