Some BM Questions

[Taliesan]

I found this at Knife Outlet: "Benchmade 42S Weehawk Balisong - Combo 4.2" 12C27 Partially serrated blade, 5.2" closed, Titanium handle, nylon sheath for $109.95.

http://salesassociate.com/sc/produc...92&Category=242

Does anyone know what the letters following the models stand for? The above is an "S". Another site mentioned an "A" and an "AS".

Also, what is the 12C27? If it is the type of steel, then how good is it?

Anything against a weehawk combo? Other blade recommendations?

 

[wire edge]

Taliesan,

I answered this for you when you asked in "Best prices for BM knives"
Check there for details.

Thanks.

 

[Agent-A1]

A= anodized (sp)
S= serated
I have a 239bs = black coated handles/serated blade

12c27 is the type of steel used for the blade. I know very little of blade steels but people on the forums say it's very good.
The weehawk I believe is designed for fighting. As far as utility goes, if you sharpen the the otherside you will be able to cut in both directions. It really boils down to personal prefrence. If they still made a scimitar I'd own that one.

 

[ExamonLyf]

What Agent told you is correct...and 12C27 is a nice blade steel. The knife you are looking at is partially "serrated"...down by the "kick" <~~ bottom of the blade, and many people like the partially serrated blades (not me.., but so what?). You may want to check out the "Knowledge Base" section of the Forums about serrations if you haven't used this type blade. All the "Pros" & "Cons" are there...

The price is also good. You may be able to beat it by a buck or two, but if you have talked to the people and checked out the shipping prices.., it's a nice knife....ENJOY!



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