Wife give BM 890 Torrent Nitrous as gift.

mqqn

mqqn

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Hi folks -

I was surprised and very pleased this morning when, as I was leaving for work, I saw a familiar blue Benchmade box on the counter!!

My wonderful wife had bought for me a beautiful new Benchmade 890 Torrent Nitrous as her gift to me for our 19th Wedding Anniversary!

I had never heard of this knife before, and I have never had a BM assisted opened either.

My wife said she looked at all the knives at the local gun shop, and after an hour of looking, she picked this one out.

She was aware that I don't care for serrations, and she knows I really only like low-rider clips. She also knows that I have a strong preference for made in the USA.

Well - I think she did WONDERFULLY! I am so jazzed up! What a day - I scored in the Busse Bladeoganza, and now THIS!

Ok - on with the requisite pictures -

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The G10 is very nicely finished - the bevels are all very nice - this is the kind of finish you just can't stop rubbing and fondling...
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This particular knive is a first production, number 300 of 1000.
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The clip is very nice in terms of carrying the knife low in the pocket -
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good lockup - no play in any direction -
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thumb stud
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liner spacer -
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It has a very interesting assisted opening device - the liners are cut and have a bar that connects between the cut pieces of liner. Here is a view from the top with the blade closed; look at the black "pin" perpendicular to the liners near the pivot in this closed view. The liner "torsion bars" are loaded when the blace is closed, the pin pushing against the blade tang -
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And here is the same angle open - notice that pin has pushed itself lower into the area between the liners, having done it's job of pushing the tang to assist the blade open - I have never seen this design before.
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Here is a size comparison shot with a Acies and a Volt -

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Hey - if you can't bomb your online knife friends with pictures when your wife gets you something cool, who CAN you bomb with pictures???

Thanks for putting up with me -

best regards -

mqqn
 
Congrats, mqqn, on a great looking knife! Your wife obviously put a lot of thought into that gift and it shows. My compliments to her on an excellent choice. :thumbup:
 
I like that knife a lot, been debating on whether to get one or not. Nicve pics too
 
RevDevil said:
I like that knife a lot, been debating on whether to get one or not. Nicve pics too
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Hi RevDevil -

Thanks for the compliment. I like taking pictures but I know I have a lot to learn.

I really like the knife. I don't know why this one never hit my radar before.

Here is a link to all the pictures I took this evening - if you want to see something specific just let me know.

http://www.iammoon.com/albums/knives/Benchmade/890 torrent NITROUS/index.html

best regards -

mqqn
 
I owned one but having sold off most of my folders, it went with the others. That said, it's a very classy knife, a good EDC and polished very nicely - kind of a gentleman's knife, but pretty big too. Nice score. :thumbup:
 
mqqn said:
Hi RevDevil -

Thanks for the compliment. I like taking pictures but I know I have a lot to learn.

I really like the knife. I don't know why this one never hit my radar before.

Here is a link to all the pictures I took this evening - if you want to see something specific just let me know.

http://www.iammoon.com/albums/knives/Benchmade/890 torrent NITROUS/index.html

best regards -

mqqn
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Thank you kindly, I'll definitely check it out.
;)

Edit: I like the light/photo box you have there. I never thought of that.
By chance do you own a Spyderco Military or Endura as a comparison shot between this Benchmade? I do not own an Acies or a Volt (yet).
 
Nice knife m8.

BTW did you already tell her about the crapload of $$$ you just spent on DSSF and Chopweiler? Or are you gonna surprise her as well hehe.
 
Wow! I am happy for you. You got a keeper there. It is funny because women always want you to listen to their subtle hints to know the right gift, so you can prove that you "know" her. The gift is not as important as knowing her. It appears that your wife can walk that woman talk! I do not know whether to bow down to your masterful marital bliss, or pity you because you gotta top what she did for you! Hee hee!!!!!!:D

Seriously Congrats!!!!!:)

I have a great wife, and I cherish her.
 
Happy anniversary, Moon;)! Your wife did a splendid job picking out a knife for you. I like the lines on that model. I haven't been into Benchmades for a while now, but that looks like a really nice folder. I like the Dejavoo lowrider style clip.:thumbup:
 
RevDevil said:
Thank you kindly, I'll definitely check it out.
;)

Edit: I like the light/photo box you have there. I never thought of that.
By chance do you own a Spyderco Military or Endura as a comparison shot between this Benchmade? I do not own an Acies or a Volt (yet).
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Hi RevDevil -

I do not have either of those, but I do have one of the Knifeworks Militarys that are supposed to be ready right around now - I'll post comparison shots when I get that one.

On my "studio" - that is about as low-budget as I could get lol....this is what RevDevil is talking about, my "super low budget photo studio" - two clamp-on lights that I clamp onto two kitchen cabinets, and they have the "sunlight" bulbs in them.

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Volk said:
Nice knife m8.

BTW did you already tell her about the crapload of $$$ you just spent on DSSF and Chopweiler? Or are you gonna surprise her as well hehe.
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cj65 said:
Wow! I am happy for you. You got a keeper there. It is funny because women always want you to listen to their subtle hints to know the right gift, so you can prove that you "know" her. The gift is not as important as knowing her. It appears that your wife can walk that woman talk! I do not know whether to bow down to your masterful marital bliss, or pity you because you gotta top what she did for you! Hee hee!!!!!!:D

Seriously Congrats!!!!!:)

I have a great wife, and I cherish her.
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Thanks, cj. I really do think I have the best one there is. This woman has put up with me for a long time. Your message is a very good one. I know she tried very hard to find just the right gift for me.

I bought her a Dell Inspiron Mini (netpad), a wood wick candle, and we had a nice dinner here at home.

Thanks for all the replies.

best regards -

mqqn
 
I have been EDCing one for about a month. I go back and forth between a 890 and a Lum 745. I like the assist (usually don't). The spring should last a very long time, and the blade steel is great. It has held an edge very well. Also- the single thumb stud is easier on my pockets. It is a nice design. I wish they made a smaller version, too.
 
Awesome looking knife, but what's even more awesome is that your wife gave it to you :O

Still, I like the volt in your last pic more ;)
 
Awesome knife and a awesome wife. The Torrent is one of my favorites. I reserve mine for dress up occasions.
 
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