At first glance, Benchmade’s 945BK-1 Mini Osborne made me a little skeptical as to whether it would be able to stand up to the rigorous work I have put knives through over the years. After weeks of use, however, I have found that it is a fantastic everyday carry knife!
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Benchmade 496 Vector – Field Tested
Published: July 12, 2020 { 3 comments }Benchmade does make a great knife. The 496 Vector is no exception. This knife is reliable and dependable each time you reach for it. It is comforting to have something that won’t fail in your pocket in a world full of uncertainty around us.
Benchmade’s $600 Titanium Butterfly Knife! — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 22, 2017 { 11 comments }A $600 butterfly knife? Doesn’t that contradict the storied history of these much-maligned self-defense knives?
Benchmade Gives One of their Most Popular Knives A Makeover — Blade Show 2016
Published: June 8, 2016 { 3 comments }In addition to showcasing their new products at Blade 2016, Benchmade also highlighted improvements made on some of their most popular knives. I got a chance to look at the new and improved Benchmade 940-2, which keeps the Osborne design of the original 940, but now comes equipped with G-10 handles featuring green anodized barrel spacers. [...]
Benchmade 490 Amicus, The Next Great EDC Blade? — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 26, 2016 { 8 comments }At SHOT Show 2016 I had the opportunity to pick up and hold the new 490 Amicus. To say I was impressed, well, that’s an understatement.