Vector 496

[90grains]

I am considering a Vector 496. Do any of you have recent experience with this model? What is the edge angle for touch ups / sharpening? I live overseas and seeing one in person is not going to happen or having to send anything back is just not economically feasible.

Hope y'all can give me some input.

 

[Silent H]

I loved the original vector, and I think the 496 is even better, it is super thin behind the edge and the action is awesome. Mine had around a 15 dps edge on it, I've only touched it up once on my sharpmaker since getting it a few months ago.

 

[90grains]

I loved the original vector, and I think the 496 is even better, it is super thin behind the edge and the action is awesome. Mine had around a 15 dps edge on it, I've only touched it up once on my sharpmaker since getting it a few months ago.

Thanks for posting. I really like the looks in all regards. Certainly is on my must have list.

 

[Daw456]

I have both the 495 and the 496 and the 496 is currently my EDC. The edge is thin and a few passes on the Sharpmaker keeps it really sharp. I did add a Kwick thumb stud to it and I like the ability to open the blade using either the flipper or the stud. I think Benchmade should add studs or a thumb disk to both the 495 and 496.