Would you recommend the 860 Bedlam?

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TheEdge01

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My local Benchmade dealer has one in stock but I would like to know what you guys think about it. I know it's a bit large but I will probably use it as a edc/sd knife. I have mostly read positive reviews on it. My main concern is the tip of the blade, is it very delicate and could snap off easily, or more of a non issue? Thanks
 
pbcg said:
I liked it enough to buy a second one. It's a solid knife that's managed all tasks I've thrown at it. Great slicer to.
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Awesome!!!!! I decided to go for it. You are right, this thing is solid. It's a little on the large side but I will still carry it anyway. It will definitely do some damage if used in a sd situation.
 
I lusted after one for a long time because I liked the look but it seemed impractical to me. I finally snagged one off the Exchange and found it to be a great knife, enough so that I bought a second one when it popped up for $100. I do wish they would make a mini version though.

By the way, both blades were off-center but not rubbing the liner. I sent them to Benchmade and they replaced the blades and liners in them, essentially built new knives. Now they are centered and super smooth. Benchmade's warranty service is the best.
 
photoman12001 said:
I lusted after one for a long time because I liked the look but it seemed impractical to me. I finally snagged one off the Exchange and found it to be a great knife, enough so that I bought a second one when it popped up for $100. I do wish they would make a mini version though.

By the way, both blades were off-center but not rubbing the liner. I sent them to Benchmade and they replaced the blades and liners in them, essentially built new knives. Now they are centered and super smooth. Benchmade's warranty service is the best.
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My blade is just slightly off center. Its noticeable but it doesn't appear to be damaging anything. According to Benchmade, if it isn't rubbing the liners, or doesn't feel rough when opening or closing the blade, then it isn't anything to be concerned about.
 
For a period of time the BM 860 was VERY attractive to me but as my knife taste evolves, I found its seemingly narrow, thick, and extremely up sweeping blade profile no longer appealing. Utility-wise, I am also not sure what the knife is best for. To this day, the only persian style that I'd consider must have full-flat grind or close to that.
 
TheEdge01 said:
My blade is just slightly off center. Its noticeable but it doesn't appear to be damaging anything. According to Benchmade, if it isn't rubbing the liners, or doesn't feel rough when opening or closing the blade, then it isn't anything to be concerned about.
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That is true but in both cases I was sending in other knives any way so I tossed the Bedlams in the box just to see what Benchmade could do with them. Each time they essentially re-built the knives. If they can and will correct them with no hassle, why keep the imperfection?
 
photoman12001 said:
That is true but in both cases I was sending in other knives any way so I tossed the Bedlams in the box just to see what Benchmade could do with them. Each time they essentially re-built the knives. If they can and will correct them with no hassle, why keep the imperfection?
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I'm not real fond of blades being uncentered myself, I will probably end up sending it in to be corrected. It concerned me when you said that Benchmade replaced the blades and liners. I thought to myself, if it isn't hurting anything, why would they have to go to that extent to correct the issue?
 
TheEdge01 said:
I'm not real fond of blades being uncentered myself, I will probably end up sending it in to be corrected. It concerned me when you said that Benchmade replaced the blades and liners. I thought to myself, if it isn't hurting anything, why would they have to go to that extent to correct the issue?
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It's still just a cosmetic thing so I wouldn't worry about it affecting functionality. I was incorrect in saying they replaced the liners. I've got the work order in front of me now that states the following for resolution:
  • Cleaned, adjusted, oiled
  • Replaced screws, omegas, thumb lugs, and blade (would think the lugs & blade go hand-in-hand)

I wish I still had the work order from the first 860 so I could see what all was done to that one. I'd have sworn one of them said the liners were replaced too.
 
photoman12001 said:
It's still just a cosmetic thing so I wouldn't worry about it affecting functionality. I was incorrect in saying they replaced the liners. I've got the work order in front of me now that states the following for resolution:
  • Cleaned, adjusted, oiled
  • Replaced screws, omegas, thumb lugs, and blade (would think the lugs & blade go hand-in-hand)

I wish I still had the work order from the first 860 so I could see what all was done to that one. I'd have sworn one of them said the liners were replaced too.
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So far I have sent 3 in for service, my Stryker should be back home soon. Benchmade usually takes care of their customers, I just hate having to wait a month to get my knives back.
 
Bedlam looks cool, carries huge, pocket clip on it sucks big time, I used to carry mine with a lanyard attached to a belt. I live in CA and the skull crusher rusted within the first week I had it. It's cool but impractical, hard to cut staight opening packages especially plastic clam shells. Best ergo ever though.
 
Ganzofan said:
Bedlam looks cool, carries huge, pocket clip on it sucks big time, I used to carry mine with a lanyard attached to a belt. I live in CA and the skull crusher rusted within the first week I had it. It's cool but impractical, hard to cut staight opening packages especially plastic clam shells. Best ergo ever though.
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Are you sure you got a....um.....real one? I live in a far more humid area than you. My A2 knives rust in the summer if I look at them wrong. I've seen no rust on the skull crusher. As for the pocket clip, I tightened it way down. Much better now :thumbup:
 
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