Of the various Benchmade 710s, which is the most desirable?

[Folderguy]

Of the various Benchmade 710s, which is the most desirable?

Or more precisely, of the 710s with the plain blade, which blade steel is the most desirable, for a user?

Thanks,

Folderguy

 

[TrickyVic]

I think the M2 versions are highly sought after.

 

[xmtgx]

For a user? I'd say the m390 would be top.

 

[Noctis3880]

M390 without a doubt. It's basically a stainless M4:thumbup:.

 

[A.P.F.]

M390 I have two and they are amazing.

 

[DennisStrickland]

another vote for the m390, very hard worker that hardly gets dull.--dennis

 

[JNewell]

Another vote for M390. Second choice: CPM-M4 followed closely by M2.

 

[Folderguy]

Thank you all very much. Most appreciated. :thumbup:

 

[Steven Andrews]

The 710HS is my choice.

Benchmade don't make them like they used to, unfortunately.

 

[pascal.abi]

710hs for me too ...

 

[joshuabl]

the d2 version is pretty sweet too.

 

[Folderguy]

the d2 version is pretty sweet too.

Do you by any chance own one? If so, could you please fill me in on the way the D2 cuts, etc. Is edge retention adequate?

 

[Steven Andrews]

The D2 version is one of the few 710s that I don't have!(I have them in 154CM, M2HS, CPM-M4 and M390)

I do however have other Benchmades in D2 (551,556,941). It is a great knife steel. It takes a great edge and holds it well. Some people say it is difficult to sharpen, but I haven't found it to be a problem.

 

[Folderguy]

The D2 version is one of the few 710s that I don't have!(I have them in 154CM, M2HS, CPM-M4 and M390)

I do however have other Benchmades in D2 (551,556,941). It is a great knife steel. It takes a great edge and holds it well. Some people say it is difficult to sharpen, but I haven't found it to be a problem.

Thanks for the info on the D2 in the other knives. Do you know if the hardness and heat treat for all of Benchmades' knives in D2 are the same?