anybody use a benchmade adams series model 375

[Tex4426]

Im looking at this knife for mostly hunting and the fact it just looks plain cool..anybody have experience with it


http://www.cabelas.com/hunting-the-best-new-knives-of-2012-1.shtml

 

[hso]

No, but how bad is that thing going to stink with decaying matter in that cord wrap?

 

[Tex4426]

Good point

 

[heron]

Looking at Benchmade's website, it doesn't appear to come with the cord wrap on it, though they do have a how-to video on the page. Not sure how easily you could put scales on it.

 

[lobo9er]

looks like you can buy with or without scales

 

[EnglishmanInArizona]

Each to his own, I know, but it seems to me that having a serrated edge on the back of a hunting knife is just asking to rip stuff open you really don't want to rip open - either guts or your fingers.

People use knives very differently though, and I can't say I've handled the Adamas, so I'll pipe down now.

 

[bjs1187]

Gave my brother in law the folder version. Wouldn't be my first choice of a game knife. Not taking anything away from it though. Great knife.

 

[lobo9er]

looks more like a camp utility type deal.

 

[Tex4426]

Think im going with the SOG trident

 

[conw]

That looks nearly identical to the "Tracker Dan Bloodshark":

http://www.firearmstrainingandtactics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1665




Benchmade:



However I can't say it is the most unique or "inspired" knife I have ever encountered, so I can't say BM copied the maker; for all I know they may have collaborated. And yes I do see the subtle differences (handle swell is pronounced on the BM, and it has a thumb-ramp, and of course the weird serrations) but all in all the envelope is about the same to me.

Oh well, maybe hso or someone else has a comment here. I don't much care about the issue but wasn't sure if others had noticed.

Edit: I see the BM had "input from Army Rangers."

 

[Smokey Joe]

Input...

Conwict--"Input" could be something on the order of, "That is the stupidest idea I've ever seen--would never, never carry that knife or anything like it." Input doesn't have to be advice on design, or positive comments. And, an Army Ranger, while trained and skilled in combat survival, may or may not know something about knife making.

Kind of like the British, "Purveyors to the Crown" means we sold some to Buckingham Palace, once--doesn't say whether or not the Queen used or liked the item.

I agree, the cordwrap, if you get the knife into something icky (an ordinary occurence, with a general-purpose blade!) will stink and be hard to clean, short of just replacing it.

And, FWIW, I too dislike the idea of a serrated blade back.

 

[conw]

Conwict--"Input" could be something on the order of, "That is the stupidest idea I've ever seen--would never, never carry that knife or anything like it." Input doesn't have to be advice on design, or positive comments. And, an Army Ranger, while trained and skilled in combat survival, may or may not know something about knife making.

I only mentioned it because that Tracker Dan guy is some kind of SOF or former SOF. If you read the whole post it may make more sense.

The ad copy aspect has zero currency with me and I don't care for the knife.

 

[Tex4426]

The serrated back is for cutting rope and is not very sharp...as for the cord its cheap an easy to replace...likewise ive decided against it on account id rather have a folder with about a 4 inch blade..im looking at SOG and spyderco..anybody got any suggestions for under 100..i like the tacticool factor but its not the main selling point..i want a supper sharp knife that's easy to sharpen...i was thinking O1 tool steel or AUS8

 

[Valkman]

You can do much better than AUS-8 if you can spend upwards of $100. There are tons of knives in that price range from the SOG and Spyderco that you mention to Kershaw, Buck, Benchmade and lots of others.

Depending on your hand size (I have large hands) I like the Benchmade Griptilian or the Spyderco Endura. The Spyderco Native and Delica are just too small for me but they may fit your hands. Benchmade also makes the Mini-Griptilian.

I'd go somewhere that sells a lot of knives and see what fits your hand and what you like and go from there.

As for the Benchmade 375, I love the looks of it and agree the paracord can be changed easily. I do like that knife!

 

[Tex4426]

What is your take on D2 steel...im looking at the benchmade 275..its the 375 in a folder

 

[smcd1983]

I have the folder version of this knife and can say that it is massive. I have a lot of knives and regularly pocket carry a full size but this one is just too large for that. Not saying its a bad knife, the thick blade and handle are over built in this knife intentionally IMO. While knives should not be used as pry bars, this knife feels as if that role was considered by the designers, its that sturdy.

 

[Tex4426]

How sharp is it, how well does it stay sharp and is it easy to sharpen

 

[Valkman]

D2 is great steel, should be easy to sharpen.