New Benchmade

[NateIU10]

So as part of my Valentine's day festivities, I got this knife. I lost my Kershaw over winter break and had been knifeless, so my good friend gave me this Benchmade 556blu. I have literally no knowledge of knives, but looking this over, seems very nice, light and sharp . I've only ever used linerlockers, but after some practice, this came very natural.

anyone have experience with these, or know about them

 

[huawilso]

Hey Nate I own a few of these knives. They hold the edge really nice and I have never had any problems with mine. Good luck with it nice knife.

 

[darinb]

benchmade?

I have a rant bowie and a mini ambush that I have not used yet but the quality seems good and the company has a great rep. Congrats on your new blade, looks good.

 

[NateIU10]

Good to hear fellas, thanks for the responses. These past weeks I'd always reach for my knife for something and find an empty pocket, now that's solved

 

[JByer323]

You pick this up in town at Waters?

 

[NateIU10]

You pick this up in town at Waters?

I believe she got it on the internet somewhere

 

[tyler34]

benchmade is GTG it's what I carry everyday.

 

[Kingrat]

i carry a benchmade too, the axis lock is one of the most secure feeling locks around, im not paranoid about chopping my fingers off with it but i do keep in mind its a folding knife so i dont abuse it that much

 

[esrice]

I believe that is considered a Griptilian, which is probably one of Benchmade's most sold model of knife. You really can't go wrong with a Benchmade.

Congrats!

 

[Soundslikejosh]

I believe that is considered a Griptilian, which is probably one of Benchmade's most sold model of knife. You really can't go wrong with a Benchmade.

Congrats!

Based on the model number, I believe it is the Mini-Griptilian. I have the Mini-grip with a sheepsfoot blade and thumb hole. It's just right for me. Many people prefer a slightly larger knife, and I think the Griptilian would be perfect for that. I ordered mine through slow1911's and he was very helpful, because I wanted a slightly different model than the one he had listed. I love the knife, but it was difficult finding the tool to change the belt clip for lefties. If you are lefty, order the tool from them when you purchase the knife. It is a T6 torx, which is really, really small.

My MiniGrip keeps an excellent edge. The blade is 154CM. I give it a quick run down the crock sticks every 7-10 days, taking into account it's use. It stays exceptionally sharp.

 

[esrice]

Based on the model number, I believe it is the Mini-Griptilian.

Thanks SLJ, that's what I meant to say.

 

[nk1124]

even if you manage to lose the edge on it (like I did on my 710) you can send it back to benchmade and they will resharpen it for you for 5$ return postage.

 

[tyler34]

even if you manage to lose the edge on it (like I did on my 710) you can send it back to benchmade and they will resharpen it for you for 5$ return postage.

that why I always tell people to buy quality. all of the companies I own knives from will do the same thing.

 

[Drail]

That's is the most useful tool in the Benchmade catalog. Excellent choice man.

 

[JByer323]

I believe she got it on the internet somewhere

Ahh, right on. So I just realized that was a blue mini. I got my girlfriend one of those for Valentines a couple of years ago too, actually.

She loves it, and carries it every day.

 

[slow1911s]

I've sold a few of these in just about every configuration (drop point, tanto, and sheepsfoot) and everyone loves them. Good blade steel and the AXIS lock is really slick.

 

[Drail]

I just wanted to add that every person who owns and can appreciate a fine knife NEEDS to learn how to sharpen it. It's really not that hard and a knife is easier and much safer to use when it is sharp. Honing a blade is becoming a dying art and we should keep it alive. There are many good sources of info on the web. There's nothing like the feeling of being in a situation where a sharp knife is called for and the look on other peoples faces when you cleanly slice through something is priceless.

 

[tyler34]

well if you want to sharpen get a spyderco sharpmaker. best all around kit out there.