New Outdoorsy Fixed Blade?!

Cypress

Cypress

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Just saw this on Instagram:

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I hope they learned a thing or three from the Bushcrafter series. Things that would need to change from the 162:

Better steel
Better (higher) blade grind for wood work
MUCH better handle ergos

Give us some details, Benchmade Benchmade
 
Saw this also. They teased it in their IG story if you watch - briefly hold it up to the camera holstered in sheath. They made a joke about the steel - so I bet it is an upgrade. Said they are revealing tomorrow - so keep an eye on their social media.
 
Unless these are under $50 MAP have no interest, I'll stick with my cskII. The cskII has one if not thee best sheaths I've ever owned, and very much like the rubber handles, and they were cheap as hell, solid, light weight, awesomeness.

If this was something like cskII with 3v and under $125, would get one, no doubt.
 
buccilli15 said:
https://gearpatrol.com/2018/07/23/benchmade-puukko-200/

3v steel. Kind of an ugly, but totally functional, design.
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The Puukko is one of the most traditional Bushcraft designs in history, but the lack of any protection to prevent my hand from sliding onto the blade means the design is useless to me.

That being said, the use of 3V (FINALLY) excites me, as that means there will be more knives in the steel. Maybe a limited run of 3V 162 Bushcrafters....
 
Cypress said:
The Puukko is one of the most traditional Bushcraft designs in history, but the lack of any protection to prevent my hand from sliding onto the blade means the design is useless to me.

That being said, the use of 3V (FINALLY) excites me, as that means there will be more knives in the steel. Maybe a limited run of 3V 162 Bushcrafters....
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I'm sure a lot of people will love this. I like a larger fixed blade for general use (around 5 inches). I've been looking for a knife to whittle with I just wish this knife had micarta.
 
bluemetalchurch said:
I'm sure a lot of people will love this. I like a larger fixed blade for general use (around 5 inches). I've been looking for a knife to whittle with I just wish this knife had micarta.
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Yeah, I wish it had micarta. Regardless, based on what I read, this is exactly the type of knife that the bushcraft crowd seems to go for.
 
Cypress said:
The Puukko is one of the most traditional Bushcraft designs in history, but the lack of any protection to prevent my hand from sliding onto the blade means the design is useless to me.

That being said, the use of 3V (FINALLY) excites me, as that means there will be more knives in the steel. Maybe a limited run of 3V 162 Bushcrafters....
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Sure you didn't want S30V? :p
 
I like it. I think the handle looks a bit garish but some black RIT die and it can look a bit camo quick. Of all the things I liked about my mora companion, the rubber handle was probably my favorite. I question how long it will last compared to other materials but I've really started enjoying less hard materials on my knives as long as they're not spongy. Same with the bar tape on my bikes. The bigger the knife the more I like the softer handle so it's a but moot on this one but the grip of rubber can be nice instead of vibration control on the bigger machetes and choppers.

I have pansy hands but I'm cool with that these days. I pretty much use gloves all the time now as I can't seem to hold onto anything without forearm fatigue.

I think this chalks up to one of those functional but(t) ugly designs. I think it may have been better with something like FRN with some rubber inlays for grip but I'm not designing the knife either and it's pure preference.

It looks lightweight, sheath looks sweet, and the steel choice is good. I can't help but think it's a "close but not quite" but that was my thoughts on the bugout in bright blue and that seems to be doing okay.
 
bikerector said:
I like it. I think the handle looks a bit garish but some black RIT die and it can look a bit camo quick. Of all the things I liked about my mora companion, the rubber handle was probably my favorite. I question how long it will last compared to other materials but I've really started enjoying less hard materials on my knives as long as they're not spongy. Same with the bar tape on my bikes. The bigger the knife the more I like the softer handle so it's a but moot on this one but the grip of rubber can be nice instead of vibration control on the bigger machetes and choppers.

I have pansy hands but I'm cool with that these days. I pretty much use gloves all the time now as I can't seem to hold onto anything without forearm fatigue.

I think this chalks up to one of those functional but(t) ugly designs. I think it may have been better with something like FRN with some rubber inlays for grip but I'm not designing the knife either and it's pure preference.

It looks lightweight, sheath looks sweet, and the steel choice is good. I can't help but think it's a "close but not quite" but that was my thoughts on the bugout in bright blue and that seems to be doing okay.
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I don't mind the color, I'm just now sure how the handle will look after several years of use. But the knife is going to run less than $125 for 3v and I like that it's not a scandi as I do not care for those at all.
 
I like this one, and for once with Benchmade I don't think it's 25% more expensive than it should be. Good job!
 
I like the looks of it, steel choice, and price. Wish it was a scandi grind, but that can be dealt with. Big thing will be do I like how it feels in my hand.
 
Cypress said:
The Puukko is one of the most traditional Bushcraft designs in history, but the lack of any protection to prevent my hand from sliding onto the blade means the design is useless to me.
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I initially didn't like the lack of guard, now I have come around and prefer better software to more hardware.
 
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