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I am looking for feedback from anyone who owns or has experience with a Benchmade Folder which has the new Nitrous Assist!
My favorite Benchmade Knife was the Stryker. Unfortunately, I lost it a couple of years ago. I miss it so much I am looking at replacing it.
I currently carry the Benchmade Griptilian with modified sheepsfoot blade. A great knife, but it lacks the weight and heft of the Stryker which I prefer due to the ultralight weight handle.
All the new model Strykers utilize the new Nitrous Assist mechanism.
My main concern is that I used to have a S&W assisted opening knife and it would constantly spring open while clipped to my work uniform pocket with any strenuous activity and the tip of the knife blade would keep poking me in the thigh! Very annoying and kind of dangerous to say the least.
So.... I am wondering of the quality of the Nitrous Assist and if anyone has had a similar experience using the Nitrous Assist.
If it is going to stay closed, I'll probably get the new model Stryker.
I have missed the last 6 gun shows, so I haven't had the opportunity to examine one myself.
Personally, I would just as soon not have an assisted opening knife, but I haven't liked any of the old model Strykers found on ebay or elsewhere. Also, a lot of States I may travel to now outlaw spring assisted folding knives. Does the Nitrous qualify as an actual "spring assist?" Even if they say it doesn't, I feel it could be an arguable point if a LEO wanted to bust my chops over it.
Plus I like the new Spear Point now offered on the new ones and the D2 tool steel blades!
So, I have a major dilemma going on here!
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks!
My favorite Benchmade Knife was the Stryker. Unfortunately, I lost it a couple of years ago. I miss it so much I am looking at replacing it.
I currently carry the Benchmade Griptilian with modified sheepsfoot blade. A great knife, but it lacks the weight and heft of the Stryker which I prefer due to the ultralight weight handle.
All the new model Strykers utilize the new Nitrous Assist mechanism.
My main concern is that I used to have a S&W assisted opening knife and it would constantly spring open while clipped to my work uniform pocket with any strenuous activity and the tip of the knife blade would keep poking me in the thigh! Very annoying and kind of dangerous to say the least.
So.... I am wondering of the quality of the Nitrous Assist and if anyone has had a similar experience using the Nitrous Assist.
If it is going to stay closed, I'll probably get the new model Stryker.
I have missed the last 6 gun shows, so I haven't had the opportunity to examine one myself.
Personally, I would just as soon not have an assisted opening knife, but I haven't liked any of the old model Strykers found on ebay or elsewhere. Also, a lot of States I may travel to now outlaw spring assisted folding knives. Does the Nitrous qualify as an actual "spring assist?" Even if they say it doesn't, I feel it could be an arguable point if a LEO wanted to bust my chops over it.
Plus I like the new Spear Point now offered on the new ones and the D2 tool steel blades!
So, I have a major dilemma going on here!
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks!