Which Benchmade

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I'm looking to get a new benchmade knife but I dont know which one. I plan on ordering online without handling the knife (bc I don't get a chance to). I've been reading reiviews and posts about the benchmades, and most their knives seem to get high praise. I already have a griptillian, and like the axis lock, so I am sure I want my next benchmade to have the axis lock also.

Which one should I go for first. This is basically for EDC.

Thanks in advance,
Jonathan
 
So many good choices. Give a look at the 720 series and the 730 series. If you want to go smaller, the 705 might suit you.

Good luck and welcome to the Forums.:)
 
AFCK all the way!

i think the tsek is also a lot of knife for the money (shop around for some ridiculously low prices).

the design isn't flashy, but they're both excellent examples of form following function.

whichever benchmade you choose, you'll be happy.
 
The 5 Benchmade MUST HAVES:

-921
-806
-710
-690
-94x

Start anywhere you would like, but you will end up with these 5 regardless
 
I think I would like to start with either the 806 or one of the 7xx.
What are the big differences between the 705, 710, 720, 730, and other 7xx knives?
 
I have an 800 with a liner lock. I imagine that the 806 is a pretty nice knife.
 
Most everyone recommends the 806 AFCK and I'm sure some people find it tiresome but I too will have to highly recommend this knife.

As an everyday utility knife I find the ergonomic handle and blade shape to be perfect for my usage.

I carry my small Sebenza mostly now but there are times where I do miss the AFCK. The handle is probably what most impresses me about this knife.
 
I only have one Benchmade folder and it's the 943. I also luv the axis lock, it rocks. Getting another Benchmade folder without an axis lock would be like getting a new car without interval wipers.
 
I would say, of all the models I mentioned are must haves, as far as the best EDC, the 806 is the best!!
 
I love the 705. Feels really sturdy for a small knife. My only complaint is that the handle could be a tad longer. Other than that, the 705 rocks.
 
would you say that the 730/5 is as strong as the 806? The 806 just sounds awfully big, but I don't want to sacrifice strength for a measely half an inch.
 
Benchmade makes a nice variety of knives with the Axis Lock. What is your carry environment like, how do you like to carry a knife, what kind of clothes do you wear while carrying it, what is it that you need to cut with it?
 
And I think it's the ultimate Benchmade for me. There's probably sturdier designs, but this knife is AWESOME!

Sorry to yell.

jmx
 
Don't forget about the STRYKER, I carry a 9100BT as my EDC and love it, the manual version 910 is not a AXIS lock but still a great knife. I rotate my weak side EDC, right now it's a 550BTOD, nice knife also. The 94x series is very nice, carried a 940BT, that's w/ the reverse tanto blade, for a couple of years, one of the sharpest knives I ever bought. If you need a pic of an 806 & 735 side by side let me know.

OZZY
 
Jonmok,

The 705 and the 710 have the same basic shape, but the 710 has a longer blade. The blade shape is drop point that has a slight recurve in the larger blade. The 710 is available in 154CM and M2 steels, while the 705 is only available in 154CM. M2 takes a sharper edge and holds it longer, but is difficult to sharpen on a Sharpmaker. 154CM is as sharp most folks will ever need or want, but you'll yearn for M2 if you have exposure to it. The handles are made out of g10, a really tough epoxy/glass mixture that just feels good in the hand.

The 720, 721, and 722 have bowie or tanto blades (one has a tanto and the other two have bowies). One of the bowies has aluminum handles and the other has G10. They're available in 154CM steel.

The 730 and the 735 Ares have a 154CM steel spearpoint blade and very nicely shaped g10 handles. There are about 500 models floating around with carbon fiber scales and M2 steel. There was a 732 which had the same shape with a different colored handle. It also had M2 as an option for its blade steel.

The 750 is a discontinued model with a framelock instead of an axis lock and a recurved 154CM blade.

770 through 773 are gentlemen's folders with handles ranging from aluminum to carbon fiber with 154CM steel spearpoint blades. They're very classy, but not comfortable to some users.

That's the 700 series to the best of my knowledge and I own and have had good experience with the 710, the 730, and the 730CFHS. I think Benchmade's best production model is the 806D2 even though I'd prefer it to be smaller. My favorite is the 921 Switchback.
 
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