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Your Favorite Axis Lock?

anthony cheeseboro

anthony cheeseboro

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Now that the 722 and 940 are no longer brand new, what Axis locks are most popular? Personally, my favorite is the 940. It is slim and holds a relatively large blade considering its handle size. The 705 is my second most favorite because its small size is great for those situations when a sub 3" knife is necessary. These are my favorites but I really like all of the axis locks, they the smoothest production knives I know of.
 
I have owned some 710's and a 720.I haven't really handled a 940,but I like the looks of the 940 best out of the whole axis line.I like the style of the blade and handles and I like the aluminum handles better than the g-10.Ralph
 
940! I just got it today totally unexpected, and I'm in love with it already! (Thanks Art)



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My favorite is still the original 710 due its 4" recurve blade with excellent geometry/shape, and superb handle shape. Not to mention it's the grand-daddy of the Axis line and designed by the inventors of the Axis lock.

I wish I could have financially justified getting one in M-2, but I really like my basic, plain-edged ATS-34 in satin finish.

Next, I would go for a 730 Ares which proves that G-10 need not be black and boring.

Then again, the 940's unusual blade shape and aluminum handles would be a welcome relief from all the G-10's. 730, or 940?...730, or 940? Hmmmmmm.

Least liked: 720. Sorry, Mel Pardue. The handle is too blocky and boring for me. I don't much care for the HUGE Benchmade logo on the handle either.

So what's my next Axis purchase? The REKAT SIFU in D-2 w/rolling lock. Okay, so it's not an Axis. Sorry, Benchmade but there are no BM Axis knives with 5.5 inch blades in D-2.



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Ray
 
I am looking forward to the 940 but I want to see one first, so it may be a while.

I would have a hard time picking between my 730BT and my 705BT. They are both great, but quite different.


Mike
 
The 940 is a great knife, but my favorite is my first axis lock the 710 plain satin finish.
 
My 705BT, without question.

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710 in M2 as a user.
However I got 4 940s already PreProd Green, October Blue, 2 red ones, with BT2 & satin finish, Fred how's the other one comming
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Sometimes, especially with non knife ppl around I prefer to use 940, looks more peacefull, especially with bright colored handles, sortta relaxant, I guess
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710HS! It is the biggest and the strongest. The design is extremely versatile and excels at everything. It is my second favorite folder of any kind, after the Darrel Ralph Apogee or EDC.
 
I have a 710, 730, and 940. My favorite, by a wide margin, is the 730. Between the other two, it's a toss-up, depending on where I'm going, and what I'm wearing.

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iktomi
 
My favorite is the 940, since it's the only one I own (it's blue). I'm very impressed with this knife and the Axis lock. I'll probably get a 722 soon, and may get a green 940 or two in the future.
 
The one that doesn't need to be sent back to Benchmade at my expense for a new Omega spring.

Chris
 
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