Taggedout...thoughts?

Tied a kelly green lanyard onto mine using the last back spacer to anchor it, keeping it more trim plus those triangle holes tend to make lanyards hang up sometimes at an awkward angle.

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NOW, while not as thin as an Opinel #8 blade, it is close and with the wider blade both blades come down to almost the same amount behind the edge, so you know, this is a slicer! Here are a few comparison images, the shot looking down on the actual edges...well that's tough to see ;)

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Gary W. Graley said:
Tied a kelly green lanyard onto mine using the last back spacer to anchor it, keeping it more trim plus those triangle holes tend to make lanyards hang up sometimes at an awkward angle.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

NOW, while not as thin as an Opinel #8 blade, it is close and with the wider blade both blades come down to almost the same amount behind the edge, so you know, this is a slicer! Here are a few comparison images, the shot looking down on the actual edges...well that's tough to see ;)

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

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Thank you Gary for your excellent write-up :thumbsup:
 
Thanks, using it all day today, cut exceptionally well as you might imagine. The thing you need to keep in mind that it was designed to be light and it is very light. The blade had some slight movement, but I carefully tightened the pivot screw to remove that bit of movement while still having a good drop shut action.

I usually open it using my index finger on the back side to flick the blade open via the oval cut out. I do not understand how people can use their middle finger to do this, I just find it more natual with my index finger. Or I will slow open from the show side using my thumb in the oval opening, that one is slower but a sure way to open the knife.

I have not had the need to cut anything that required 'heavy' cutting but I'll report back once that presents itself. Otherwise as a cutting tool, this cuts very well.
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I received mine today and am very pleased with it. Best Benchmade edge I've experienced. Almost mirror polished and not the typical toothy edge. Excellent handle ergos and build quality.
I ordered this for it's design intent-a folding hunting knife that will be used as an adjunct to a fixed blade hunter.

I would not recommend this for edc. It is a serious slicer but I feel the blade stock is too thin for heavy edc tasks. The hole allows middle finger flick but is a bit awkward for my senior hands. The hole design is for no drag when slicing under hunting tasks vs a thumbstead that will get hung up.

It is hard to beat as a folding hunter. CPM154 (corrected-thx G2) will sharpen easily in the field. For edc I will continue to use a Mini Presidio II.
BM should sell a pile of these and it is a terrific platform for future variants.
 
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I guess it depends on what type of duties you have to do every day if it works out as an EDC. Any more my needs are light so I expect it to be ok for me.
And don’t forget the steel on this is CPM154 and not 154cm it’s way too easy to get it mixed up
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I’ve not had to sharpen it yet so I can’t speak to that, but typically I don’t have much problem sharpening any steel to date
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For a “Hunt”ing knife, the blade is too thin and the scales are too weak. In my opinion, of course.
 
Well, my Taggedout just arrived. Gotta say, I really like it. The SelectEdge is very sharp and slicey.

The grivory (which I was worried about) feels very solid with minimal flex. Still curious to see what scale options might be coming soon.

Flicks open and closed smoothly after a couple drops of oil. Going straight into the pocket. :cool:
 
And cutting up some thick leather, again through it like butter.
Now guys or gals that feel it won’t stand up to what they do with a knife every day, I can’t imagine what work that might be? If it requires a thicker sturdier knife then you might be using a knife when another tool would be a better choice.
But that’s just me
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Gary W. Graley said:
And cutting up some thick leather, again through it like butter.
Now guys or gals that feel it won’t stand up to what they do with a knife every day, I can’t imagine what work that might be? If it requires a thicker sturdier knife then you might be using a knife when another tool would be a better choice.
But that’s just me
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I agree. Not sure why anyone would say the Blade is too thin and scales not suited to a hunting knife. I guess it depends what you are hunting . I cleaned out my first buck with a Bucklite 422.
 
Gary W. Graley said:
And cutting up some thick leather, again through it like butter.
Now guys or gals that feel it won’t stand up to what they do with a knife every day, I can’t imagine what work that might be? If it requires a thicker sturdier knife then you might be using a knife when another tool would be a better choice.
But that’s just me
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At first glance, I don't care for the big step on the scales, may feel ok though.
Personally, I despise blaze orange. I only have a couple articles of clothing to meet hunting requirements, and that's enough.
Looking forward to more scale options.
 
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