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Well my Nitrous Blitz and 710 came today. This has left me feeling kind of lost. I have wanted the Blitz for as long as I can remember. I have a Grip so I am good in that department. So my question is now what knives should I look at. If the Nitrous Styker wasn't discontinued this would be much easier. I have a HD 13150-1 on my list but that is it for Benchmades. So help me out, please!

My criteria:

$100 or less.

Made in USA. (Or Japan.)

Plain edge blade of 3" or greater. 3.25" or over is preferable.

Can be either assisted but I will be happy either way.

Can be any lock type.

Much appreciation!
 
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Spyderco manix or manix xl. Good price point for the knife you get. Any reason why only us made?
 
LOL, last time I checked the Manix wasn't made by Benchmade. ;) OK - the hundred mark is a tough call, and if you won't consider Grips, the next best thing would be the Presidio Ultra models 522/527. These are good knives and are made in the USA. BTW - I don't buy anything not made here, there's no reason to buy anything made anywhere else IMO.
 
jkarp_53 said:
LOL, last time I checked the Manix wasn't made by Benchmade. ;) OK - the hundred mark is a tough call, and if you won't consider Grips, the next best thing would be the Presidio Ultra models 522/527. These are good knives and are made in the USA. BTW - I don't buy anything not made here, there's no reason to buy anything made anywhere else IMO.
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He didn't list he just wanted benchmade in the criteria.... just usa made. If he wants nothing but benchmade, then not too many options below 100 $. So I threw out some other great knives with great materials to meet his price range.
 
No worries, I like Spydies too. Just couldn't pass up the opportunity...:D But I will stay with buying only USA-made knives whoever makes 'em thanks!
 
Ive been there on only buying U.S. but after getting some of my spydies from Japan/Taiwan I realised quality is just as good as the usa. But I understand where your coming from. I try to support local as much as I can
 
Well, this is the Benchmade subform. So I was mainly thinking Benchys but I am open to any good knife. Japan is fine. I have an Endura.
 
Yes this is a BM thread....I have both the 522 & 527...really nice. 440c steel though. Black series tact.
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Well my I am still interested in a new BM. I really like my 710 because the blade is not really wide (from spine to cutting edge). Same for the Nitrous Blitz.

These are the knives I am considering:
580 (If I stretched my budget I could get a full size Warn)
Presidio Ultra
HD Nitrous (Did I mention I really like the Blitz?)
Lone Wolf Landslide (IDK if I would carry this though)

How wide is the 580's blade? If I could get a measurement of the base of the blade that would be wonderful.
 
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There is a BM 910 Stryker in the exchange. Swore i'd hold out on knife-buying until March or else i'd buy it myself!
 
I love it! Deploy super fast with a loud Snap. I've carry mine a hand ful of times and sometimes I forgot I am carrying it...one thing I must say about the BM A/O...it's spring strength is strong...much stronger than the Kershaw speed safe. There is no way you can close one handed...
 
About the grip...not as grippy like the Griptilian but enough...there is a blade lock mehanism on top of handle which lock the AXIS. Open or close, you can lock the axis...fixating the blade.

I've seen the 580 selling for $95 shipped on the bay. I would not pay anything above $105
 
I was unexpectedly at a BM dealer today. I got to handle the 580.
Pros:

About perfect size

Fast opening

I, personally, liked the safety/lock

Handle had medium grip about like a coated Kershaw

Cons:

Closing the knife and how. That was the only thing that irked me. I am spoiled with the nitrous Blitz because I can close it one handed super easily.



I don't know what I am going to do. I will probably just sit still will my wallet works out the sting.
 
Smart... If you are not sure...better wait...but like I said, have a few on your list. Once a great deal presents itself... Take it.
 
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