New Blade

[KDG]

Stopping in at the gun shop to drool over and research what I want to get in a new 1911 purchase ( and am still totally undecided, may even go high end ) I did walk out with a new blade.

It's a Benchmade, G10 handles, D2 steel, yes I know about S30V, assisted opening which I been wanting to get for carry since auto's could get me in serious trouble if carried.

What I really like about this knife is how thin it is, it clips inside pants, and you don't even know it's there and can barely be seen.

What is incredible about this knife, and I have no other experience with assisted opening knives is how incredibly fast this sucker opens. Every time I open it, it just brings a smile to my face....am sure you all know what I mean :p

It is #550 out of a 1000 run.

Here are some pics.....

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[ReaperAZ]

Very nice. Love them Benchmades!

[Bcm3087]

Beautiful knife. What's the model/# on that one?

[KDG]

Beautiful knife. What's the model/# on that one?


913 D2

[C4IGrant]

Good knife. Have several in the shop.


C4

[SHIVAN]

Looks like a decent knife.

I wish Benchmade would make all of their pocket clips "flippable". I hate tip down carrying in my pocket. If they had 100% flippable clips, I would own at least 15 other Benchmades. At a minimum.:p

[KDG]

Looks like a decent knife.

I wish Benchmade would make all of their pocket clips "flippable". I hate tip down carrying in my pocket.

I thought exactly the same thing and wondered why they placed it like that. But found when clipped inside my pants, when I grab it, my thumb is already on the stud and hand is placed on the knife to instantly open it. Same inside the pocket.

Ken

[SHIVAN]

It's entirely a personal preference. I tried a tip down clip on a Benchmade that I adored at the time.

It was a "no-go" for me. I stick to flippable or tip-up clips only.

[QuietShootr]

Nice. Is that the replacement for the Stryker?

[KDG]

Nice. Is that the replacement for the Stryker?

From Benchmade site:

This year we took the Stryker and gave it a boost. With the new Nitrous assist opening mechanism, one of your most cherished knives just got better. The Nitrous mechnism is built directly into the liners, which propels the blade open with ease. We also upgraded to more tactile G10 handle scales, thumb studs an an overall cool new look. The 912 and 913 deliver on what it means to be a Black Class knife.

• Superior Quality D2 Tool Steel

• Double Titanium Locking-Liners

• G10 Textured Handle Scales

• Two Blade Style Options (See the Modified Tanto version, Model 912)

• Nitrous Assist Opening Mechanism

Country of origin: USA


It is super thin, some may have trouble handling it cause it is so thin. The thumb stud is small and a few pals I have showed it to can barely get it opened :o For me it opens like an auto.