Will this hurt my brand new Benchmade 710?

Hey WadeF, I notice on my 710 that when I disengage the axis lock only using one side of the axis lock (thumb side), it feels a little grtiy. If I use both sides of the axis lock, it feels a lot smoother. Is that normal?
 
I too dont see the logic on how flicking the blade can damage anything.

Nor have i seen or heard any broken due to flicking.
In which case there will be hundreds of cases of spoilt Automatics. (not to do with the spring of course).
 
cereedy said:
Flicking can cause damage. It's best to use the thumb studs on the blade.
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You can´t say: "flicking can´t cause damage". But that doesn´t mean that it will damage your knife.

I do, what was shown every now and than, just because an axis can do that better than many other.

Needless to say: You should avoid a force, that nearly throws knife out of your hand. You learn how to moderatly do this.

Can it damage your blade?

No, if so, i would be surprised how you have managed to do this. An axis is no french folder, where the blade sometimes touches the backspacer.

Flicking was worth a thread on BM forums.

Better ask BM directly. Show them the videos and ask, if their warranty covers that. Ask them if tere were any warranty issues considering flicking.

Tell us their answer. I would be surprised, if there were any issues.

It would be worth a great discussion on their forums, if BM would not cover this.
 
XxDrAg0nxX said:
I too dont see the logic on how flicking the blade can damage anything.

Nor have i seen or heard any broken due to flicking.
In which case there will be hundreds of cases of spoilt Automatics. (not to do with the spring of course).
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You are absolutly right!

Any auto axis goes harder than a well executed flick.

@hotbossa,

look, how the bar moves back. By just one side pulled the other side may trail behind a little.

All in all, over time it will go better. It is a kind of "break in" even though newer axis don´t have such as a break in.
 
Only thing it may harm is the blade stop I'd think. I've heard of some knives having that loosened by the blade's weight being hammered into it repeatedly. On a knife such as a BM it probably would take a lot to harm it. Some auto's open pretty hard and aren't made any heavier.
 
hotbossa said:
Hey WadeF, I notice on my 710 that when I disengage the axis lock only using one side of the axis lock (thumb side), it feels a little grtiy. If I use both sides of the axis lock, it feels a lot smoother. Is that normal?
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Have you tried cleaning it out with hot soapy water and a tooth brush? Then drying it out with compressed air, hair dryer, etc. Finally apply a good lube like Militec-1 or Tuff Glide.

I find Militec-1 to be the best, but for the best application the metal should be around 140F for awhile so the Militec-1 can bond. I just use a hair dryer on low to acheive this and monitor the temp with a meat thermometer placed agaist the metal around the pivot.
 
After seeing Wade's video, I traded an auto for a 710. I too have been "Flicking" ever since with no problems. Because of the axis lock, I'm probably done buying automatics on a regular basis (except for a few real cool ones). Another axis lock that flicks well is the 551 Griptillian. I used to not like the axis lock but for an EDC it's great.
 
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