Benchmade question

Camjr · July 8th, 2005, 01:32 PM

A little help here.

I've carried a Case Russlock for years (since before tactical folders became widespread) and always liked the way the cam lever opened it similar to a straight razor. I recently acquired a Benchmade Monochrome, and it seems really well made and balanced. I've never owned a partially serrated blade, and it will take some getting used to. I'd love any comments on either.

Anubis · July 10th, 2005, 02:32 PM

I regard Benchmade as one of the best brands, if not the best. Many Benchmade models have the serrations. I did note on the Benchmade website that their resharpening service excludes resharpening serrations.

I have a Benchmade miniStryker 905, now discontinued, all models of which include serrations. I would have preferred no serrations but chose the 905 because it matched my specifications in all other respects.

rocky · July 10th, 2005, 05:57 PM

for what use? I like my serrated blades for work use, but for fighting would rather have a plain blade. Benchmade make great knives anyway. Pricey, but worth it.

Betty · July 10th, 2005, 07:25 PM

I prefer plain-edge blades, but sometimes I will go for the partial serrations "just because." For fine cutting, those serrations snag, but they're good if you're needing to saw through something a bit tougher and don't care about neat slices.

Hi lt8tmgya, Actually, the Mini-Stryker did come in a plain-edge blade; I have one.

Here it is!

firefighter4884 · July 11th, 2005, 04:15 PM

Camjr,

Because of my volunteer service as an EMT and firefighter, as well as the fact that I'm studying to be an engineer (you'd be amazed how often I use my knife in the shop at school) I always opt for serations. Then again, I'm often using my knife on ropes, seatbelts, and other stuff that is not very blade friendly.

I don't have a benchmade, although I'm looking into one...I need a new knife. Personal choice, I prefer the partial serations. It's the best of both worlds...

LPguy · August 26th, 2005, 10:43 PM

I carry an Emerson CQB. Very similar to Benchmade knives and well worth the extra bucks we both paid.

My knife fighting instructor has made a few comments on serrated edged knives ( his has been custom ground to have an inset edge with a sharp hook at each end in place of the serration. If I can get a pic of it to show you what I mean I'll pots it for you.)

His comments: (not exact quotes mind you)

Keep in mind, as brutal as it might sound, a serated knife is designed to do one thing, cut flesh. Just look at any steak knife you use!

Something else to keep in mind, forensics can easily match the serrations of a knife to a puncture wound.

So, just like a gun, don't draw it in self defense unless you intend to use it.

Use it wisely,

Mike

KenpoTex · August 27th, 2005, 06:49 AM

Benchmade makes great knives, I'm trying to resist the urge to buy the new Blackwood Skirmish.

As far a serrated vs. plain, I prefer plain for everything except heavy-duty work (cutting rope, strap, etc.). I don't even like partial-serrations because you only have half a blade. I do carry a serrated delica for utility but my "fighters" are plain edged. Just my 2-cents.

gregarat · August 27th, 2005, 08:18 AM

I have Benchmade Instigator. They come in plain blade, with a Wharncliff style blade. Also under $40.

Wayne · August 30th, 2005, 03:03 PM

I carry a Benchmade Mini-Reflex auto. It is part flat and part serrated.

Sure, they cost but I think they are worth it.

Wayne

Betty · August 30th, 2005, 04:03 PM

That Instigator looks like a great knife (and cheap, too!). I hadn't seen that model before.

July 8th, 2005, 01:32 PM	#1
Camjr Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 107	Benchmade question A little help here. I've carried a Case Russlock for years (since before tactical folders became widespread) and always liked the way the cam lever opened it similar to a straight razor. I recently acquired a Benchmade Monochrome, and it seems really well made and balanced. I've never owned a partially serrated blade, and it will take some getting used to. I'd love any comments on either.

July 10th, 2005, 02:32 PM	#2
Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arapahoe County CO Posts: 942	I regard Benchmade as one of the best brands, if not the best. Many Benchmade models have the serrations. I did note on the Benchmade website that their resharpening service excludes resharpening serrations. I have a Benchmade miniStryker 905, now discontinued, all models of which include serrations. I would have preferred no serrations but chose the 905 because it matched my specifications in all other respects. __________________ Send lawyers, Glocks, and money!

July 10th, 2005, 07:25 PM	#4
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,740	I prefer plain-edge blades, but sometimes I will go for the partial serrations "just because." For fine cutting, those serrations snag, but they're good if you're needing to saw through something a bit tougher and don't care about neat slices. Hi lt8tmgya, Actually, the Mini-Stryker did come in a plain-edge blade; I have one. Here it is! __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa Broodings, Blunders and Broadsides: The Betty Blog (Friends only - Email me through there to let me know who you are first!)

July 11th, 2005, 04:15 PM	#5
firefighter4884 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wadesville, IN Posts: 639	Camjr, Because of my volunteer service as an EMT and firefighter, as well as the fact that I'm studying to be an engineer (you'd be amazed how often I use my knife in the shop at school) I always opt for serations. Then again, I'm often using my knife on ropes, seatbelts, and other stuff that is not very blade friendly. I don't have a benchmade, although I'm looking into one...I need a new knife. Personal choice, I prefer the partial serations. It's the best of both worlds... __________________ Firefighter / EMT - Always Ready. Ever Willing. ~Never do anything that you don't want to have to explain to the paramedics...~

August 27th, 2005, 06:49 AM	#7
KenpoTex Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 1,771	Benchmade makes great knives, I'm trying to resist the urge to buy the new Blackwood Skirmish. As far a serrated vs. plain, I prefer plain for everything except heavy-duty work (cutting rope, strap, etc.). I don't even like partial-serrations because you only have half a blade. I do carry a serrated delica for utility but my "fighters" are plain edged. Just my 2-cents. __________________ "There are no substitutes for violence of action and volume of fire..." ~Otto Skorzeny If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

July 10th, 2005, 05:57 PM	#3
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	for what use? I like my serrated blades for work use, but for fighting would rather have a plain blade. Benchmade make great knives anyway. Pricey, but worth it.

August 26th, 2005, 10:43 PM	#6
LPguy Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brockton, MA Posts: 185	I carry an Emerson CQB. Very similar to Benchmade knives and well worth the extra bucks we both paid. My knife fighting instructor has made a few comments on serrated edged knives ( his has been custom ground to have an inset edge with a sharp hook at each end in place of the serration. If I can get a pic of it to show you what I mean I'll pots it for you.) His comments: (not exact quotes mind you) Keep in mind, as brutal as it might sound, a serated knife is designed to do one thing, cut flesh. Just look at any steak knife you use! Something else to keep in mind, forensics can easily match the serrations of a knife to a puncture wound. So, just like a gun, don't draw it in self defense unless you intend to use it. Use it wisely, Mike

August 30th, 2005, 03:03 PM	#9
Wayne Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 823	I carry a Benchmade Mini-Reflex auto. It is part flat and part serrated. Sure, they cost but I think they are worth it. Wayne

August 30th, 2005, 04:03 PM	#10
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,740	That Instigator looks like a great knife (and cheap, too!). I hadn't seen that model before. __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa Broodings, Blunders and Broadsides: The Betty Blog (Friends only - Email me through there to let me know who you are first!)

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