I can't seem to leave Benchmade knives alone. I really liked the green anodized finish and the blade shape of this classic design. So I bought it. Blade is S30VN which should be more or less okay. All it needs now is some pocket wear and a little break in on the action.
Edit: So I've messed around with it a little bit now. Lubed the pivot and the lock and cycled it maybe 500 times. Smoothing out nicely. As to the knife itself, it's considerably smaller profile and lighter than my Barrage, Griptilian or Violi. Much easier in the pocket without giving away much in length of blade and nothing in strength or cutting ability. The S30V is superior to the blade steels of the older knives, though those are actually very good.
This is going to spend a lot of time in my pocket. Wish I'd gotten one sooner.
Edit: So I've messed around with it a little bit now. Lubed the pivot and the lock and cycled it maybe 500 times. Smoothing out nicely. As to the knife itself, it's considerably smaller profile and lighter than my Barrage, Griptilian or Violi. Much easier in the pocket without giving away much in length of blade and nothing in strength or cutting ability. The S30V is superior to the blade steels of the older knives, though those are actually very good.
This is going to spend a lot of time in my pocket. Wish I'd gotten one sooner.
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