Older Benchmade 710

Frankki

Frankki

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Just got this, from a blurry sales pic I thought it was a basic 710 with a black blade. Instead it turned out to be an older one, a First Production Run piece. Has the smooth coating, parkerized clip and the older Bali-Song logo as well, a nice touch.

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No box or papers with it. So, anyone remember what the correct model number for this one is? 710BT perhaps or something with extra acronyms?

Also, if I got my facts straight, the time period when this was made would be something like 1999 or thereabouts, correct?
 
1999 sounds right. Why BM doesn't still use those clips is a mystery. The painted ones suck. That is a nice knife.
 
Yes, 710BT. The intro was, I believe, made at the 1999 SHOT Show. Gawgeus knife! :thumbup:

Frankki said:
Just got this, from a blurry sales pic I thought it was a basic 710 with a black blade. Instead it turned out to be an older one, a First Production Run piece. Has the smooth coating, parkerized clip and the older Bali-Song logo as well, a nice touch.

bm7101.jpg


bm7102.jpg



No box or papers with it. So, anyone remember what the correct model number for this one is? 710BT perhaps or something with extra acronyms?

Also, if I got my facts straight, the time period when this was made would be something like 1999 or thereabouts, correct?
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Cheers guys! :)

I don't usually care much for coated blades but this was a good deal and worth grabbing. Nicer feel and smoother too than the 710D2 I had a few years ago and with which I had abnormally bad luck and some problems. Been wanting to give the 710 a second go since.
 
Frankki said:
Cheers guys! :)

I don't usually care much for coated blades but this was a good deal and worth grabbing. Nicer feel and smoother too than the 710D2 I had a few years ago and with which I had abnormally bad luck and some problems. Been wanting to give the 710 a second go since.
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That is a beautiful knife.

Your pictures just gave me a very strong desire to get my 710 back out and put it in my pocket. Looks like I'll be carrying it tomorrow.
 
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