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Pic request: Spyderco Para-Military & Benchmade 710HS
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Not the greatest pic. These are heavily used. The 710 has had the tip ground down some, and the blade is narrower than it was when new, while the Para has had the handles ground back to give the pinky finger more room, but the overall size hasn't really changed, so here you go...
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OwenM -- Your 710 appears to have many miles on it. It's great to see one that's obviously been used a lot and held up. 
I got mine on January 1 and already have some deep scratches on the blade, so I guess I'm on my way. I look forward to wearing it out over the next 20 years or so. 
I got mine on January 1 and already have some deep scratches on the blade, so I guess I'm on my way. I look forward to wearing it out over the next 20 years or so. 
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Here's a shot of the other side.
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Yes, it's been reprofiled several times, and I keep a mirror polished back bevel on it.
The knife is kind of retired after some intentional beatings that left it in "less than optimal" condition, but I still use it for comparison pics, and will have some spare parts should I buy another 710HS. That's a BC1 finish that replaced the BT2 after it was worn off, and the knife just keeps on ticking. Think I damaged the pivot or lockbar using a piece of steel pipe for a baton. I've been amazed at the amount of intentional abuse the 710HS could take, and keep working. Outstanding knife, IMO.
The knife is kind of retired after some intentional beatings that left it in "less than optimal" condition, but I still use it for comparison pics, and will have some spare parts should I buy another 710HS. That's a BC1 finish that replaced the BT2 after it was worn off, and the knife just keeps on ticking. Think I damaged the pivot or lockbar using a piece of steel pipe for a baton. I've been amazed at the amount of intentional abuse the 710HS could take, and keep working. Outstanding knife, IMO.