Super fast opening axis locks? Suggestions?

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Anyone know of a super fast, one handed, easy opening axis lock knife with about a 4" large blade, plain edge, for about $100.00 or slightly more?
 
The 940, though usually closer to $150, flicks open super-fast. Blade is 3.4" ~ don't know if that's too small.
Here's a good review (YouTube). Go to 1:05 and it almost looks assisted-opening.
 
All axis locks tend to be very fast and smooth, but my 940 is by far the fastest and smoothest that I own, but I only own 2 grips, 1 Ritter Grip, a Bradley Alias II, and a 940, but the 940 is def smooth and a great EDC.
 
LoL !! I love how people just tout what they own!!!!! I think the Ritter griptilian is the best bang for the buck!!! Great Steel and the best edge geometry of any benchmade !!!
 
softrockrenegade said:
Why do you keep suggesting A 710 then?? It's a good knife but more of in the tactical sense!!! The ritter is more of an edc blade shape
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I only suggested it once, and it was because he mentioned he wanted a blade around 4". It's not like the 710 is an obscene suggestion; to a lot of people it IS Benchmade. I think it's also the first ever axis lock knife. I've heard the Obsorne knives are smoother opening, but I don't think there's any at 4" (unless I'm forgetting something).
 
I own quite a few Benchmades and I think the 950 is the best one they make. I now have 7 of them. I don't see myself as a collector but more of a user. The multiples started out as being a back up but then there was a carbon fiber handle, then a really cheap price, and most recently a limited run with M4 tool steel. And so they have multiplied. It is my favorite knife period.


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I also own quite a few BMs and while I'm not sure I'm ready to say one is "best," at this point I would strongly join in the 950 recommendation. I love the 710 but the 950 is a more robust knife and priced very attractively for what you get.

FlaMtnBkr said:
I own quite a few Benchmades and I think the 950 is the best one they make. I now have 7 of them. I don't see myself as a collector but more of a user. The multiples started out as being a back up but then there was a carbon fiber handle, then a really cheap price, and most recently a limited run with M4 tool steel. And so they have multiplied. It is my favorite knife period.


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softrockrenegade said:
Why do you keep suggesting A 710 then?? It's a good knife but more of in the tactical sense!!! The ritter is more of an edc blade shape
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the shape of the blade isn't necessarily better than the 710, which is very utilitarian. the only issue might be the recurve in the blade which some folks don't appreciate while sharpening. the grip's scales aren't as conducive to comfortable pocket carry either, especially if someone wants something that prints flat. the 940 is probably my favorite BM: good steel, flat profile, and a lot more robust than it appears. it's not a heavy duty knife like a ZT, but it's more than adequate for any of the duties to which a folder is routinely subjected.
 
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