Start Saving the Money Benchmade Fans!

[Kaizen1]

The aren't targeting me with that one.

 

[JNewell]

Another single lug design? Didn't they get that out of their system with the 760??? :barf: :thumbdn: :grumpy:

 

[Flatlander1963]

OK then fellas, here is a Lum Design coming out this year. Do ya'll like that any better?
Big One too! Oh I forgot: Discounted price $153

Description
BM741: Benchmade Onslaught; (Bob Lum) Axis Assisted 4.16" Satin Finish Plain Edge Blade Benchmade

Bob Lum's first Axis lock design embodies strength and smoothness. It features a full size blade made with 154CM stainless steel and an axis assisted opening mechanism. The modified clip point blade has ambidextrous thumbhole openers. Handles are black G10 with 420J stainless steel liners. This is a beautiful design from one of the great all time knife makers.

Features
Ergonomic Handle Design
Round Thumb-Hole Opener
Ultra-Premium Blade Steel
Country of origin: USA

Specifications
Blade Length: 4.16"
Blade Thickness: 0.121"
Blade Material: 154CM
Blade Hardness: 58-61HRC
Blade Style: Modified clip point; Ambidextrous
Weight: 3.8oz.
Lock Mechanism: Axis Assisted
Overall Length: 9.63"
Closed Length: 5.47"

 

[JNewell]

Axis lock...ambi opener... so far, so good!

 

[popedandy]

It would be nice if they made a non-assisted version of both knives.

 

[Flatlander1963]

The Lum is assisted as well. Makes one wonder how fast that huge blade will actually open. Could just flip out of your hand!

 

[jkarp_53]

On the 790 I wonder how they took a framelock design and made it into an A/O? Have to see one of those. On the 741 the conversation is how and what the clip looks like on it, assuming being Axis-based it would normally be tip up. With the curved handle if it IS tip up the clip must have a curve to it as well.

We shall see on both of these what's so soon enough.

I also see the LUM is NOT an A/O according to the buzz on the Benchmade Forum.

 

[Kenix]

It would be nice if they made a non-assisted version of both knives.

This. Assisted axis is absolutely unnecessary.

 

[kamagong]

The assisted opener doesn't bother me, but I wish it came with dual thumbstuds.

 

[creativeoutlethobbie]

I like the design, framelock, titanium, AO is okay, but my experience has been that the "nitrous" version of AO has been of low quality.

 

[trix2004]

no thanks , I already have sebenza , plus I am not impressed with nitrous A/O . but I will get new Lum for sure.

 

[Jake Bauer]

more yawns from me. Whats the deal with BMs coming out with lots of AOs all of a sudden?

AO with s thumbhole and axis is ridiculous.

 

[hardheart]

on the BM forum, they are saying that the 741 is not assisted.

 

[steveg30]

I think there cool knives . If you don't like em don't buy them. I will be buying a 790 making it a manual open. The 741 is not a AO its a manual open . There are alot of knives to choose from . Benchmade , Spyderco, Kershaw and lots more....

 

[goldie]

Is 204.00 the retail price or the regular street price ? if so,ill wait untill people start dumping them on the for sale section...

 

[Flatlander1963]

Is 204.00 the retail price or the regular street price ? if so,ill wait untill people start dumping them on the for sale section...

That's the discounted price. But as you know BM doesn't go for much discounting off retail.

 

[udtjim]

I would use the money for four Buck s30v Vantage Pros.:thumbup: Not a Benchmade fan at all.

 

[stjames]

I'm interested, but haven't heard raves about the nitrous a/o. Nothing here looks to beat the Kershaw Tyrade available at a lower price.

 

[puyallupn8ive]

AO kills it for me also.

 

[ar0maticdecay]

recurve ewwwwwwwwwwww