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Thanks for the opinions. If there is a way to move the thread i would gladly put it in the right section. I don't have issues with burnt blades or uneven grinds. The north fork does not have a smooth/effortless action. disengaging the axis lock is perfect. But the blade takes too much effort in my opinion and doesn't drop freely when released. Takes a hard flick to shut it. The Freek is almost perfect. The rubber spacers that run between the scales are off. Basically both scales don't line up straight. Again off center. The Grip is the only one that is basically perfect besides off center. So if i can fix the centering i'm halfway there. But my higher end ZT and sebenza has spoiled me to get another knife of that caliber. And that's why i'm thinking about selling. to fund a better knife. I will post pics when i get home. I love the look of the north fork that's why i bought it. But it doesn't get much use. It is a little chunky and i hate the pocket clip. But as far as collecting i would love to keep all 3. The suggestions for a higher end benchmade like a 940 is a good idea. But then again, 3 benchmades off center i would prefer to try a different higher end brand. The brands i'm interested in are WE, Al Mar, Hinderer, Lionsteel or maybe a high end spyderco like a bowie. I have two sage's and a para3 which i love.
All the brands you mentioned have their fans here on the forum for a variety of reasons. As companies, I'm sure they all have their own QC problems as well. The adage around here as of late has been "never buy a Benchmade sight unseen," but that could hold true for just about any knife from any brand/company. The practice of "try before you buy" will likely save you a lot of money/headaches on knife purchases that you're undecided on and help to alleviate those F&F issues you brought up. If you find yourself moving away from Benchmades as of late though, it's up to you if you want to sell them (at a loss more than likely), but again, I'd suggest keeping one/all of them. As functional tools, they definitely aren't chopped liver (especially the grip)!
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