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Problem with my benchmade 710
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Shmackey,
Have you had any trouble with your blade chipping with such a thin edge? Is your blade M2 or ATS-34? I have a M2 version enroute to me as soon as the USPS finds it in their heart to get my MO to the dealer
Anywho, I have chipped the thin edge of my Sebenza before using it to cut Cat 5 cabling and let me tell ya, accidental serrations are not at all funny on a knife of that caliber :barf: I am all for a super slicer, just not at the expense of durability in a heavy work knife. Also, I have no doubt that your edge finish is a truly wonderful slicer, but could you also comment on how long it holds this edge? Thanks.
Have you had any trouble with your blade chipping with such a thin edge? Is your blade M2 or ATS-34? I have a M2 version enroute to me as soon as the USPS finds it in their heart to get my MO to the dealer
Anywho, I have chipped the thin edge of my Sebenza before using it to cut Cat 5 cabling and let me tell ya, accidental serrations are not at all funny on a knife of that caliber :barf: I am all for a super slicer, just not at the expense of durability in a heavy work knife. Also, I have no doubt that your edge finish is a truly wonderful slicer, but could you also comment on how long it holds this edge? Thanks.
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Blademan,
Good questions. Mine is one of the early ATS-34 models. I haven't had any problems with chipping, but I don't cut anything with metal in it. The only problem with the blade is getting it profiled; it takes a while because the steel is so hard.
Edge holding is excellent on this knife, and it responds well to quick touchups too. Again, the only issue is the difficulty in removing lots of steel the first time around.
Good questions. Mine is one of the early ATS-34 models. I haven't had any problems with chipping, but I don't cut anything with metal in it. The only problem with the blade is getting it profiled; it takes a while because the steel is so hard.
Edge holding is excellent on this knife, and it responds well to quick touchups too. Again, the only issue is the difficulty in removing lots of steel the first time around.
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One of the benefit of M2 is that it can take a thinner edge without chipping.
I am glad to hear that Benchmade is putting a good edge on knives these days. For awhile there I had to reprofile every Benchmade I got.
I am glad to hear that Benchmade is putting a good edge on knives these days. For awhile there I had to reprofile every Benchmade I got.
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If you have not had problems with the ATS-34, I would like to think that I will become OK with the M2. I must admit, I have, and do cut wire and such as the need arises. I just learned not to do it with a knife optimized for general cutting performance. I have used my 940 to pull 5/8" staples from plywood and cut a bunch of flashing a couple weeks ago, all with no problems arising. Though in all fairness, this knife does not have what you would consider a thin edge and the tip is more robust than the knife's appearance would lead you to believe.
