*Sigh* Want another knife already

Guys, I know it's hard to believe, but not everyone, everywhere, is going to be a tremendous fan of the Native.

I had one in VG-10 and sold it. The size and shape just wasn't for me. I didn't like the way the handle flexed and felt flimsy, and it just didn't fit right in my hand.

Like I've said in another thread, the Native wasn't really appealing to me until I bought my Caly 3. Now I'd consider owning another one.

But I remember being distinctly unhappy with it when I originally bought one.



I'll probably go back and purchase the S30V one some time in the future
 
If you want to save money, this is not the forum for you.

I wince when I look at my credit card bill.

But looking at my new knives, makes me feel all better inside :D
 
enderwiggin said:
the Native wasn't really appealing to me until I bought my Caly 3. Now I'd consider owning another one.
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Are you saying you got a Caly 3, weren't pleased with it, so now want a Native? I'm eying the Caly 3 right now; what can you tell me about it?
 
jfindon said:
I already have a Benchmade 710D2 and just bought a Kershaw Damascus Leek a month or two ago, but already I want other knife. Now I know what you guys mean by "hurting your wallet".

I've been thinking of another Benchmade. I really wish they'd bring the 806 back, but the 960 looks very nice. I've been eyeballing it since my 710 purchase and think it'll be my next knife.

There goes another $125 :D
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jfindon,

Oooh! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to give you the best advise I've given anyone on Bladeforums all year!

You have a special kind of itch! I recommend you now go retro!

Go on Ebay and search for "Benchmade" and check out some older stuff that may be discontinued like the old Benchmade/Emerson CQC-7 and Mel Pardue 350 or a Benchmade Ares or Leopard and others. Once that Benchmade itch starts creeping up inside you, you really need to go and find a nice old, retro/old school Benchmade stuff.

You have the BM bug and you need a piece of history right now.

Go do it! Old doesn't mean bad, especially with Benchmade. Just because it's been discontinued for a long time doesn't mean there's something wrong with it.

You've got that special itch that means you should go grab some old Benchmade and enjoy it.

This is good advise. Take it!:thumbup:
Back me up, guys.

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fulloflead said:
You've got that special itch that means you should go grab some old Benchmade and enjoy it.

This is good advise. Take it!:thumbup:
Back me up, guys.

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Well, I just happen to have a mint condition 806 D2, how's your bank account ....... :)

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THG said:
Are you saying you got a Caly 3, weren't pleased with it, so now want a Native? I'm eying the Caly 3 right now; what can you tell me about it?
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No, I'm saying the Native wasn't really appealing to me, and I sold the one I had.

I love my Caly 3, it's my EDC! And now that I appreciate Spyderco's ergonomics on a knife that I feel looks good and has a lot of thought put into it as far as function goes, I kind of want to go out and buy another Native just to see if I can get around my original gripes with the model.

The Caly 3 is solid, well-designed, well thought-out knife. I think it's also one of the better looking Spyderco's out right now.

All I'm saying is, Spyderco is a very "form over function" knife company. If you're hung up on the looks of a tool, as well as the way it functions, I'd recommend you buy a Spyderco you're already wild about. Then experience their ergonomics, and go from there.

If you do it the other way around, you might feel let down, just like I did. But then again, you might just be stoked about a great new knife.
 
I went into Bass Pro Shops yesterday with a 710 and a mini-grip in my pocket. I looked at all the knives in the display case that were worth holding, but I didn't feel any of them were any better than the two BM's I had in my pockets so I didn't want them. Until I handled the 960 for the first time, I want that knife! I also handled the 943 and the ergos were better but the blade seemed too long for the handle. Here is where it gets really funny, I had owned a Monochrome once, I liked it but it just didn't do it for me. I saw one in the display and asked to see it just for old memories, I want that knife! It was alot better than I remembered, I am kicking myself for selling that one now. Benchmades definately are hard on your wallet. I wish I could find one or two I liked the most and stop there, but they are all so good. I hated to leave without that 960, but I am saving for a road buggy and they wanted around $200 for it.
 
fulloflead said:
jfindon,

Oooh! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to give you the best advise I've given anyone on Bladeforums all year!

You have a special kind of itch! I recommend you now go retro!

Go on Ebay and search for "Benchmade" and check out some older stuff that may be discontinued like the old Benchmade/Emerson CQC-7 and Mel Pardue 350 or a Benchmade Ares or Leopard and others. Once that Benchmade itch starts creeping up inside you, you really need to go and find a nice old, retro/old school Benchmade stuff.

You have the BM bug and you need a piece of history right now.

Go do it! Old doesn't mean bad, especially with Benchmade. Just because it's been discontinued for a long time doesn't mean there's something wrong with it.

You've got that special itch that means you should go grab some old Benchmade and enjoy it.

This is good advise. Take it!:thumbup:
Back me up, guys.

.
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Maybe I'll look into it, I really wish I could find a mint unopened 806 somewhere, I absolutely love how that knife looks. Really boggles my mind why they discontinued it.

The Sodbuster really isn't my thing at all, and to me, the UKPK just looks like every other Spyderco knife out there...
 
Two knives I would mention, and both are on the high end of your budget, are from the Kershaw ZT lineup. Since you already have a BM 710, and would like to have a BM 806, then the size of the ZT's would be right with those measurements, and actualy a little shorter. Now they are heavily built than the BM's, but still easily carried via the pocket..........at least I think so. The two I'm talking about are the ZT0200, and/or the ZT0500 M.U.D.D.

Here's info on each

ZT0200

ZT Military Folder
ZT0200

Zero Tolerance Knives

Zero Tolerance ZT0200 Military Folder. Designed by Ken Onion. Same multi-task ready design as the ZT0100 but in a compact folder. 3/8" hex head pivot shaft makes field adjustments possible with minimal tools. Amidextrous thumb stud or index-finger protusion for one-handed opening. Blade: 154CM stainless-steel, Black Matte Tungsten DLC coating. 4.25", 0.156" thick. Scales: 3-D machined, G-10 Matte Black. Closed length 5.25". Pocket clip: REversible, removable for tip-up or tip down, left or right hand carry. Weight: 7.7oz.



ZT0500 MUDD


ZT MUDD Folder PE
ZT0500

Zero Tolerance Knives

Zero Tolerance MUDD Folder Plain Edge. 3 5/8" Plain Edge blade of Black DLC coated 154CM Stainless Steel. Handles are dual layer black G-10 over full metal liners. Linear Sliding Lock. Oversize Dual Thumb Lugs. Lock and pivot area sealed. Pocket clip adjustable for left or right carry, tip up only. All black hardware. Manual action. USA


Both can be had for under $130.0o

A third one might interest you from this lineup is the ZT0400

ZT0400


ZT Scavenger PE
ZT0400

Zero Tolerance Knives

Zero Tolerance Scavenger Plain Edge folder designed by Ken Onion. Features SpeedSafe assisted opening mechanism. Trac-Tec handle inserts for sure grip and a modified Tanto blade. Amidestrous thumb stud or index-finger protusion for one-handed opening. Blade: S30V stainless-steel, Tungsten DLC coating. Plain Edge. 3.625" long. 0.156" thick. Scales: Machined aircraft aluminum, black anodized. Pocket clip: Reversible, removable for tip-up or tip-down carry. 5.00" closed. 5.3 oz


Actually the ZT0400 is the least expensive of the three.

With all the knives in the ZT lineup you get a whole lot of knife for the money you spend. I personally think that these are the best knife deals available.
 
The 960 is a very well made folder.I have the silver color with a black g10 insert.Its smooth opening and locks up solid with the axis lock.If your looking for a folder with aprox. 3" blade this is a good choice.The only thing I don't like is the aluminium handle is pretty slippery.Maybe its the finish or the anodizing.Even the G10 insert is pretty smooth,so you can't rely on that for gripping.If your using the 960 for lite cutting it should'nt be a problem.Its got a double thumb studs and reversable clip for rightys and leftys.:thumbup:
 
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