Still one of my favorites, Benchmade 740

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Ballenxj

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Yup, the old DeJavoo by Lum in S30V. :cool:
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I was just going to start a new thread on this knife, so I hope you don't mind me cutting in... I have been offered one but was a little put off by some negative comments about weak detent, and flimsy lock bar...

I would be using the 740 as an edc, but definitely no hard use stuff - I have other knives for that. With that in mind, I imagine the fact it is not built like a tank is probably no issue. Keen to hear comments on the overall quality of this knife....

In a rare insight into my twisted mind, I just cannot get my head around buying an ugly Spyderco, but I am strangely in love with them, in the same breath... the 740 might be exactly the neutral ground I need to satisfy my perverse soul :D
 
CoelacanthNZ said:
I was just going to start a new thread on this knife, so I hope you don't mind me cutting in... I have been offered one but was a little put off by some negative comments about weak detent, and flimsy lock bar...

I would be using the 740 as an edc, but definitely no hard use stuff - I have other knives for that. With that in mind, I imagine the fact it is not built like a tank is probably no issue. Keen to hear comments on the overall quality of this knife....
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No problem about cutting in. ;)
I'm sure you will hear all sorts of comments about various knives on the net. I don't think it's a bit flimsy, in fact, it feels rock solid in hand to me.
If I recall correctly, it has a Titanium frame, so may feel a bit light for it's size. For me, that's a good thing.
My best advice to you is handle it, and get a feel for it. Maybe you'll like it, and maybe you won't. That's the way I do it, and have found many times that what is right for everybody else may not fit my needs.
I won't lie, I have more than a couple knives to choose from for the days carry, including a couple Spyderco's. Having disclosed that, I absolutely love my DeJavoo, and it's not going anywhere soon.
In fact, it's in my pocket right now. :cool:
 
What a great knife the Dejavoo is. Another classic Bob Lum design that illiterates the subtle genius of his knife designs.

Light and smooth. At only 4.1oz you get a very capable 3.9" x .125" S30V blade in a sleek, easy opening smooth design, with well placed cutout's and lightly textured G10 that lends itself to a sure grip that fits the hand nicely. All in a package that I find ecstatically pleasing and not over the top considering it's specks. Sort of an elegant "working" knife IMO.

FWIW I remember back when it came out some of the concerns expressed that the lock bar was flimsy or weak. But in the 8 or so years since, having owned and used a couple I never had any issues and can't recall ever hearing or reading of any reports of the lock failing or blade closing unintentionally.

Now discontinued I'm fortunate that I was able to replace the one I sold. I missed it almost immediately.

I just think it's a great knife and a classic.

All the best!
 
pbcg said:
What a great knife the Dejavoo is. Another classic Bob Lum design that illiterates the subtle genius of his knife designs.

Light and smooth. At only 4.1oz you get a very capable 3.9" x .125" S30V blade in a sleek, easy opening smooth design, with well placed cutout's and lightly textured G10 that lends itself to a sure grip that fits the hand nicely. All in a package that I find ecstatically pleasing and not over the top considering it's specks. Sort of an elegant "working" knife IMO.

FWIW I remember back when it came out some of the concerns expressed that the lock bar was flimsy or weak. But in the 8 or so years since, having owned and used a couple I never had any issues and can't recall ever hearing or reading of any reports of the lock failing or blade closing unintentionally.

Now discontinued I'm fortunate that I was able to replace the one I sold. I missed it almost immediately.

I just think it's a great knife and a classic.

All the best!
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^^ Well Put! ^^ :cool:
I've had mine now for a number of years (five?)and carried it daily for a long time. I have never had a spec of trouble with either the lock, or the whole knife in general.
Always locked up solid with no play. I cannot imagine any bad press at all about the lock. :eek:
 
....the other thing I should have mentioned is the one offered appears to be NIB first production... so I dont quite know if I'll be game enough to use it...... :-)
 
CoelacanthNZ said:
....the other thing I should have mentioned is the one offered appears to be NIB first production... so I dont quite know if I'll be game enough to use it...... :-)
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[Muffled quiet back alley whisper voice on] Hey Pal, do yourself a favor and buy it already. [/Muffled quiet back alley voice off]
That depends of course on how much this person is asking. ;)
 
the last BladeHQ price I can find for these is $136, but I guess that was a while ago, since they are discontinued. I have no idea what they trade for as I haven't been around here long. But the one offered comes in with change enough to buy a quality celebratory 6-pack compared to the old bhq $$$. I'm listening to you......... :-)
 
CoelacanthNZ said:
the last BladeHQ price I can find for these is $136, but I guess that was a while ago, since they are discontinued. I have no idea what they trade for as I haven't been around here long.
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Doesn't matter too much what the quotes are, what's it worth to you to have a discontinued classic?
CoelacanthNZ said:
But the one offered comes in with change enough to buy a quality celebratory 6-pack compared to the old bhq $$$.
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Have you handled it yet?
CoellacanthNZ said:
I'm listening to you......... :-)
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Don't make me put my [Muffled quiet back alley whisper voice] on again. Just do it. ;)
 
In my oppinion, the 740 blade and handle with an upgrade to the axis lock is probably THE perfect knife
 
Zartoon said:
In my oppinion, the 740 blade and handle with an upgrade to the axis lock is probably THE perfect knife
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That would be interesting. Mine with the frame lock is pretty durn smooth already though. And quick. Did I mention quick? :cool:
 
I carried mine for several years. and now have it stored. I think it is a great knife and plenty strong. I never had a problem with the lock strength an I ve never seen a report of a lock failure. Just a review video where a famous personality(nf) voiced some concern about the appearance of the liner lock s strength. ??
If the looks appeal to you ,get it. It s a fine knife.
 
I've had both 740 and 745 models for years and have never had any issues. Great S30V blade and comfortable to hold and use. Let us know how you like yours when you get it!
 
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