Im looking for a assisted opening knife to replace my Benchmade Griptilian. Does Benchmade make a knife like the griptilian that has an assisted opening?
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I carry a kershaw leek in OD with black phospate blade.
Its light, easy to ceep in my pocket, and the assisted opening works wonderfully
However, I dont play much with benchmade. If I'm spending any sort of decent coin on a knife, I'll gladly pay the extra for a Microtech.
I carry a kershaw leek in OD with black phospate blade.
Its light, easy to ceep in my pocket, and the assisted opening works wonderfully
However, I dont play much with benchmade. If I'm spending any sort of decent coin on a knife, I'll gladly pay the extra for a Microtech.
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Check out the Kershaw Speed Bump. Made in the USA, fast opening, great belly to the blade, a good edge right out of the box, and a grippy set of scales. Oh, and reasonably priced.
Check out the Kershaw Speed Bump. Made in the USA, fast opening, great belly to the blade, a good edge right out of the box, and a grippy set of scales. Oh, and reasonably priced.
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I like the assisted better than the auto. Do you have an auto in mind?
I like the assisted better than the auto. Do you have an auto in mind?
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i went from a few grips to a ZT0350...it's bigger, but it's not bad at all in my pocket and the blade has kept an edge a lot longer than anything else i've ever owned
i went from a few grips to a ZT0350...it's bigger, but it's not bad at all in my pocket and the blade has kept an edge a lot longer than anything else i've ever owned
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Here's 3 that I'm looking into that would be similar;
http://www.benchmade.com/products/583-1
http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583
http://www.benchmade.com/products/790
The 790 isn't available at this time to my knowledge and I've inquired as to when but, no reply yet.
Here's 3 that I'm looking into that would be similar;
http://www.benchmade.com/products/583-1
http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583
http://www.benchmade.com/products/790
The 790 isn't available at this time to my knowledge and I've inquired as to when but, no reply yet.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joe_Stansbury</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the assisted better than the auto. Do you have an auto in mind? </div></div>
Lots of good choices. I have a Benchmade 5000 I've carried for seven or eight years (can't remember). Looks pretty rough, but still serviceable.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joe_Stansbury</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the assisted better than the auto. Do you have an auto in mind? </div></div>
Lots of good choices. I have a Benchmade 5000 I've carried for seven or eight years (can't remember). Looks pretty rough, but still serviceable.
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Emerson commander with a wave, quickest opening style knife, pluse I love the feel of the knife.
Emerson commander with a wave, quickest opening style knife, pluse I love the feel of the knife.
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I have five Kershaws and have given many out as gifts. No regrets or complaints on any of them. The only Kershaw product I did not like was under their Zero Tolerance brand, and I didn't like that one because the handle color was more "Butterscotch Pudding" than "Coyote Brown" and the action wasn't as nice as the Offset. IMO the Offset was the best asited open knife made. But I digress.
I have no Benchmade AO knives. I honsstly prefer the Kershaw action and like the fact that they all have "spurs" on the back of the blade soI don't ahve to try and open it with a thumb stud. In my experience, thumb studs+AO=sliced thumbs.
I have five Kershaws and have given many out as gifts. No regrets or complaints on any of them. The only Kershaw product I did not like was under their Zero Tolerance brand, and I didn't like that one because the handle color was more "Butterscotch Pudding" than "Coyote Brown" and the action wasn't as nice as the Offset. IMO the Offset was the best asited open knife made. But I digress.
I have no Benchmade AO knives. I honsstly prefer the Kershaw action and like the fact that they all have "spurs" on the back of the blade soI don't ahve to try and open it with a thumb stud. In my experience, thumb studs+AO=sliced thumbs.
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Kershaw Blur is nice, not too expensive and thin. You may or may not like the skateboard grip tape feel as it can be rough on pockets, but does aid in grip with the fast action of the knife. They used to have an S30V model if you can find one.
I've done the auto and assisted thing and find that a normal folder is just as fast (though knife opening speed isn't something I usually worry about). I care more about smoothness and components/ergos. For me, Spyderco Military & Para2 rule the house these days. Light/strong/thin/good materials and super smooth/fast. Just a little outside the box commentary. Be aware that lots of assisted openers aren't that fast if the blade is heavy (auto's also). I have a Spyderco Citadel auto that is pretty fast.. but I still prefer the manual blades.
Kershaw Blur is nice, not too expensive and thin. You may or may not like the skateboard grip tape feel as it can be rough on pockets, but does aid in grip with the fast action of the knife. They used to have an S30V model if you can find one.
I've done the auto and assisted thing and find that a normal folder is just as fast (though knife opening speed isn't something I usually worry about). I care more about smoothness and components/ergos. For me, Spyderco Military & Para2 rule the house these days. Light/strong/thin/good materials and super smooth/fast. Just a little outside the box commentary. Be aware that lots of assisted openers aren't that fast if the blade is heavy (auto's also). I have a Spyderco Citadel auto that is pretty fast.. but I still prefer the manual blades.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gafferq2xl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's 3 that I'm looking into that would be similar;
http://www.benchmade.com/products/583-1
http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583
http://www.benchmade.com/products/790
The 790 isn't available at this time to my knowledge and I've inquired as to when but, no reply yet. </div></div>
I have the 790 sitting in my shop along with the 580. If anybody cares.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gafferq2xl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's 3 that I'm looking into that would be similar;
http://www.benchmade.com/products/583-1
http://www.benchmade.com/products/580-583
http://www.benchmade.com/products/790
The 790 isn't available at this time to my knowledge and I've inquired as to when but, no reply yet. </div></div>
I have the 790 sitting in my shop along with the 580. If anybody cares.
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I've been carrying this Benchmade for years: Mini-Reflex 2550 and have nothing but good things to say about Benchmade knives and their warranty. I did recently pick up a Kershaw Tanto Blur at Wal-Mart for $57. It's a lil bigger than the reflex and like the above post said, the grip tape feel can take getting used to. It's now the knife I carry at all times. The Kershaw opens quickly and strongly, and if I lose it I'm only out $60 and not $160.
I've been carrying this Benchmade for years: Mini-Reflex 2550 and have nothing but good things to say about Benchmade knives and their warranty. I did recently pick up a Kershaw Tanto Blur at Wal-Mart for $57. It's a lil bigger than the reflex and like the above post said, the grip tape feel can take getting used to. It's now the knife I carry at all times. The Kershaw opens quickly and strongly, and if I lose it I'm only out $60 and not $160.
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Let me add one thing.. I used to like Benchmade, but their prices have become outrageous for what you get compared to other high quality mass manufactures. Their quality has dropped as their prices rise (more so than other manufactures). I still have a mini-grip and a Skirmish, but have sold all the rest. Kershaw and Spyderco get my hard earned money now.
Let me add one thing.. I used to like Benchmade, but their prices have become outrageous for what you get compared to other high quality mass manufactures. Their quality has dropped as their prices rise (more so than other manufactures). I still have a mini-grip and a Skirmish, but have sold all the rest. Kershaw and Spyderco get my hard earned money now.
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Daily carry is a Kershaw Blur. I've carried it for about 3 years now. I use it, and it has held up well. Probably one of my better uses of about $60.
I know it's not a Benchmade, but it works just as well for me.
Short stort:
Went to the knife store. Played with all kinds of fun toys. Buddy bought a Benchmade for ~$200. I bought my Kershaw for ~$60. He gloated, I was a little jealous. A short while later buddy loses Benchmade, goes back to knife store and buys a Kershaw for ~$60. Moral? Karma is a bitch.
Daily carry is a Kershaw Blur. I've carried it for about 3 years now. I use it, and it has held up well. Probably one of my better uses of about $60.
I know it's not a Benchmade, but it works just as well for me.
Short stort:
Went to the knife store. Played with all kinds of fun toys. Buddy bought a Benchmade for ~$200. I bought my Kershaw for ~$60. He gloated, I was a little jealous. A short while later buddy loses Benchmade, goes back to knife store and buys a Kershaw for ~$60. Moral? Karma is a bitch.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alderleet</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I carry a kershaw leek in OD with black phospate blade.
Its light, easy to ceep in my pocket, and the assisted opening works wonderfully
However, I dont play much with benchmade. If I'm spending any sort of decent coin on a knife, I'll gladly pay the extra for a Microtech. </div></div>
I'm left handed and it's rare to find an assisted opener that is easy to use (the clip gets in the way). I too like the Kershaws for their ease of use for the 'wrong handed'... Kershaws are my play knives, Microtechs my work knives (I have a job that requires wearing grown up clothes).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alderleet</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I carry a kershaw leek in OD with black phospate blade.
Its light, easy to ceep in my pocket, and the assisted opening works wonderfully
However, I dont play much with benchmade. If I'm spending any sort of decent coin on a knife, I'll gladly pay the extra for a Microtech. </div></div>
I'm left handed and it's rare to find an assisted opener that is easy to use (the clip gets in the way). I too like the Kershaws for their ease of use for the 'wrong handed'... Kershaws are my play knives, Microtechs my work knives (I have a job that requires wearing grown up clothes).
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I have been through most EDC knoves and have settled on the ZT 301. This thing is a beast and it carries nice. I really like the assited opeing feature. it is not and auto but very nicly assisted. I really enjoy the spur on the back of the blade for opening vs the peg on the side. I have a couple of striders also and they are nice but for a folder not worth 2-3X the ZT. I moved from a SOG vulcan b/c the locking mechanism is so much better on the ZT.
I have been through most EDC knoves and have settled on the ZT 301. This thing is a beast and it carries nice. I really like the assited opeing feature. it is not and auto but very nicly assisted. I really enjoy the spur on the back of the blade for opening vs the peg on the side. I have a couple of striders also and they are nice but for a folder not worth 2-3X the ZT. I moved from a SOG vulcan b/c the locking mechanism is so much better on the ZT.
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Gerber 06 automatic knife. I acquired this knife in the Marines and it has been in my pocket ever since. The blade cuts well and it is thick enough to pry things open or to use the back of the blade as a screwdriver. The bottom of the handle also has a striking plate that works great as a bottle opener.
Gerber 06 automatic knife. I acquired this knife in the Marines and it has been in my pocket ever since. The blade cuts well and it is thick enough to pry things open or to use the back of the blade as a screwdriver. The bottom of the handle also has a striking plate that works great as a bottle opener.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrgrTime56</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on the ZT0350. Need to keep it clean though. </div></div>
+2 in my pocket everyday unless im flying
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TrgrTime56</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on the ZT0350. Need to keep it clean though. </div></div>
+2 in my pocket everyday unless im flying
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The Microtech UDT is an awesome daily carry knife. Holds a great edge and is immune to the elements. Its the cheapest knife in my utilitarian collection - which is why it became my daily carry in the first place. This would be a purchase that you would never regret.
The Microtech UDT is an awesome daily carry knife. Holds a great edge and is immune to the elements. Its the cheapest knife in my utilitarian collection - which is why it became my daily carry in the first place. This would be a purchase that you would never regret.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GSRswapandslow</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i went from a few grips to a ZT0350...it's bigger, but it's not bad at all in my pocket and the blade has kept an edge a lot longer than anything else i've ever owned </div></div>
Plus 1 on the ZT Cant put mine down . Had for 2 years and no problems.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GSRswapandslow</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i went from a few grips to a ZT0350...it's bigger, but it's not bad at all in my pocket and the blade has kept an edge a lot longer than anything else i've ever owned </div></div>
Plus 1 on the ZT Cant put mine down . Had for 2 years and no problems.
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Another +1 on the Kershaw 0350. Mine has replaced three Benchmade autos. I also agree on the need to keep it clean but it is not nearly as touchy as the Benchmades. I just blow it out, run it under hot water, blow it out again and lube with Dri-Slide. I've been using it daily for over a year and it has taken a lot of abuse.
Another +1 on the Kershaw 0350. Mine has replaced three Benchmade autos. I also agree on the need to keep it clean but it is not nearly as touchy as the Benchmades. I just blow it out, run it under hot water, blow it out again and lube with Dri-Slide. I've been using it daily for over a year and it has taken a lot of abuse.
