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- Nov 14, 1998
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Had another experience with "streaky" Benchmade QC today and I need your suggestions for a replacement before the world ends tomorrow night!
As I'm still milking my vacation, I went up to my local shop today to see what was new there. I bought a BM Nimravus Cub in ATS-34 w/the new stlyle carbon fiber sheath. The one I fondled at the store seemed real sharp and the sheath looked nice. They had the M2 version as well, but I didn't want to pay the extra $30.00. I said I'd take one, so the kid behind the counter grabbed one from his stash underneath the display. Not even realizing this, I brought it home.
Upon playing with the knife, I kind of drew the blade out of the sheath hard, and somehow stabbed myself in the thumb. When I looked at my finger for the blood- there was none! I was surprised, and I ran my fingers along the edge- seriously this is the dullest knife I've ever bought. Even the tip is dull. As hard as I stabbed my thumb, any other knife should have at least torn through my skin a little. If you look closely at the edge, it's nice and polished, but there's no bite at all. I can take it and push it hard into my palm, with not a hint of penetration. (not that that's great idea, I know) But c'mon for the price I paid, I want a sharp knife. Sure, I could have made certain the one I was buying was sharp, but why should I have to?
Anyways, as much as it's cool looking in that sheath, I'm going back to exchange it tomorrow. I'm not going to get another Nimravus, but my collection is in need of an "Alpha" folder. You know, big tough, and ready for action. So what do you guys think I should get? I want a Benchmade, again 'cause my collections lacking in that department and the shop carries most of them. I kind of liked the idea of a fixed blade, but I'll wait for my multi position carry FB from Mr. Griffith. Kudos to BM's design effort on the Nimravus sheath- kydex and carbon fiber, NICE.
OK- so what's it gonna be? I've had a Pardue 720- traded it, I didn't care for the handle.
I've got a 705 McH+W, great knife for the size, so I was thinking maybe a 710.
It's a Sebenza wannabe- but what about the Mono-Lock?
Dark Star? Stryker? AFCK? Arrrgh! Please fellow forumites, help me decide which Benchmade to buy to "ring in the New Year." Keep in mind I intend this to be my primary 'tactical' folder. Any suggestions/experiences you've had would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all-
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P.S. If one of you survives the coming apocolypse, and I don't, who wants dibs on the P.P. 730S I ordered today?
As I'm still milking my vacation, I went up to my local shop today to see what was new there. I bought a BM Nimravus Cub in ATS-34 w/the new stlyle carbon fiber sheath. The one I fondled at the store seemed real sharp and the sheath looked nice. They had the M2 version as well, but I didn't want to pay the extra $30.00. I said I'd take one, so the kid behind the counter grabbed one from his stash underneath the display. Not even realizing this, I brought it home.
Upon playing with the knife, I kind of drew the blade out of the sheath hard, and somehow stabbed myself in the thumb. When I looked at my finger for the blood- there was none! I was surprised, and I ran my fingers along the edge- seriously this is the dullest knife I've ever bought. Even the tip is dull. As hard as I stabbed my thumb, any other knife should have at least torn through my skin a little. If you look closely at the edge, it's nice and polished, but there's no bite at all. I can take it and push it hard into my palm, with not a hint of penetration. (not that that's great idea, I know) But c'mon for the price I paid, I want a sharp knife. Sure, I could have made certain the one I was buying was sharp, but why should I have to?
Anyways, as much as it's cool looking in that sheath, I'm going back to exchange it tomorrow. I'm not going to get another Nimravus, but my collection is in need of an "Alpha" folder. You know, big tough, and ready for action. So what do you guys think I should get? I want a Benchmade, again 'cause my collections lacking in that department and the shop carries most of them. I kind of liked the idea of a fixed blade, but I'll wait for my multi position carry FB from Mr. Griffith. Kudos to BM's design effort on the Nimravus sheath- kydex and carbon fiber, NICE.
OK- so what's it gonna be? I've had a Pardue 720- traded it, I didn't care for the handle.
I've got a 705 McH+W, great knife for the size, so I was thinking maybe a 710.
It's a Sebenza wannabe- but what about the Mono-Lock?
Dark Star? Stryker? AFCK? Arrrgh! Please fellow forumites, help me decide which Benchmade to buy to "ring in the New Year." Keep in mind I intend this to be my primary 'tactical' folder. Any suggestions/experiences you've had would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all-
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P.S. If one of you survives the coming apocolypse, and I don't, who wants dibs on the P.P. 730S I ordered today?
