What for my new EDC? Love axis lock

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silversweater

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Hey guys, I hardly ever post on hear I mostly drop in about once a week read a few articles and do the same the next week, partially because I don't have enough knowledge to post a very well-educated response, partially I prefer to just browse and learn.

ANYWAYS, right now I have been carrying a large bulky buck knife for the past 2 years that I either have to put in a pack, a sheath or loose in my pocket, making it uncomfortable. I really enjoy the lightweight of many of the Benchmade knives and I am set on Axis lock or something very similar. The two knives specifically I have been looking at are the 940 Osborne and the Griptilian.
Other info: I really don't mind sharpening knives and am able to put a shaving edge on my buck. My common uses are opening boxes, prepping caught fish (on occasion), and cutting rope. I am not a fan of serrations, terrible for fish prep, budget is sub 200. Thoughts? :) OH! And I want to be able to at some point be able to customize it a bit at some point maybe even by trying to make my own g10 scales.
 
I'd say 943 would be a good choice. I think would be best for filleting something or maybe a 950 for what you described.
 
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This is not my picture but shows the differences in the 940 , 940-1, and 943
I HIGHLY reccomend any of these 3.
 
You will not be disappointed with the 940. I have owned and used many, and in my opinion it is not only the best knife from BM, but maybe the most comfortable to carry, and perfect for everyday EDC knife they make. (It will do fine with fish prep!)

It's a ton better than a Griptillian, though I love the Grip. The 940 is just a big step up in feel and quality.
(You do pay for that though)

Edit: I missed the customization part, sorry. If that's a really big factor, then go with the Grip.
 
Try the HK Axis w/ D2 Blade. Nice mid-price. Stout blade, smooth action. Benchmade quality. And I'm really liking the blade shape.

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I'm admittedly not a huge fan of the axis lock, but I do own a few BMs, only the hunt line now. The dymondwood scales really look good.
The 940 is a very well respected knife. Aluminum scales aren't for everyone, but I prefer it over g10. I do think they might have a g10 and carbon fiber versions of it.
 
I haven't purchased Benchmade in a long time but I have to admit that 940 series blade may get me. You wouldn't be going wrong with it.

You're at a budget where there are a lot of good knives out there...main thing is to be sure when you buy.
 
HK 14715 as mentioned or a BM 908. Both have full steel liners, g-10 scales, and flow through/standoff design. Very customizable. Have both and can't go wrong with either.
 
Both the 94x series and the Grips have aftermarket scales readily available. You can do a lot with either knife. Both will do the kind of work you want to do. The Grips are already available with an S30V / G10 upgrade by buying from REI and you're still within your budget. I prefer the Grips to the 94x series because I like heavier and bulkier handles than the 940s have. I do really like the blade profile of the 940 though. I have the same blade profile in a wider blade with my Rift (950). You might want to consider that one as well. It might be the "best of all worlds" AXIS knife for your uses.
 
I love the axis lock also. 940's and Griptilians are both great knives but very different and in very different price ranges. Buy which ever you have the money budgeted for, you wont be disappointed with either.
As dalefuller stated...Take a look at the 950 Rift. It's my favorite.
 

H20 Griptilian with the corrosion resistant N680 blade. I just got this one last week and I'm ordering new G10 scales for it as soon as the guy gets back with me. Its a great knife and it's super smooth. The GTX handles aren't that bad, but when you get sick of them everyone makes griptilian scales...
 
I really like the 943. The blade thickness has a taper from the swedge that really makes it a nice slicer. This is in contrast to the 940 which is thicker toward the tip. Pros and cons to each, just something to be aware of. I bought this knife for similar reasons to yours, and went with the coated blade strickly for rust resistance for long periods of being wet.

(You really cant go wrong with the griptillian either... Great knife )

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