Why Benchmade...

[palonej]

Pretty sure after seeing how well BB pivots are selling, and requested, BM, or any knife making company would be silly not to offer BB.
I have an Anthem and a 761, both have faster and smoother action than an Axis locking folder.
I probably would've loved both knives on washers also, but they are super sweet on bearings!

PS.......I wouldn't take the chance tightening that pivot. Not on a knife that will wind up costing close to $700.
Joe

 

[Shirl]

Could just put a couple rubber bands around the knife. No harm ....no foul.

 

[Valyrian steel]

I live in MI and every year or so we go across the border to Niagara, Windsor etc. Never had any issue with taking knives across. Not once