w00t, got 2 black BM blades

[hardheart]

My M2 Rittergrip came in, as did my replacement 806D2. So much axis love in my house

The Ritter is my first grip, and it feels fairly solid. I'm quite used to carrying zytel folders, so despite some of the complaints I read online about the feel of the handle, the partial liners feel sturdy enough to me (especially compared to my 530). Also my first M2 blade, very sharp oob, and I love the profile. It's #067, and I'm glad I got in on the ltd ed.

I sent the 806 in because I snapped the tip off being stupid. For $45, BM sent me a brand new knife. Not a bad deal, moreso considering it's discontinued, but I liked my original one. It was in great shape, seeing no abuse up until the one incident, and it was an early one not set up for tip down carry. I'm not a particular fan of having extra holes in my handles where not needed. Still, they did send me a new knife, and also fixed a loose tang pin in an old 42 I sent in at the same time.

 

[orthogonal1]

Congrats.

I believe you'll find M2 a treat of a steel. Takes a keen edge without any fussiness in my experience. And keeps that edge well, of course.

Benchmades customer service is good, isn't it. A little time consuming, but generally very good.

 

[T.K.C.]

CONGRATS on the RSK and the replacement for your knife! I LOVE my M2 RSK too! fantastic knives, aren't they?

 

[BuckyKatt]

...it was an early one not set up for tip down carry. I'm not a particular fan of having extra holes in my handles where not needed.

Oh, but it carries so nice and low when set up for tip-down... You can Spydie-drop it very easily. :thumbup: Give tip down a chance... For my sake at least, I regret selling my 806!