Benchmade anti gun?

[MountainRaven]

Yeah, the destruction of firearms by the PD that was going to destroy them in some manner... Really didn't bug me.

The political donations? Never buying another Benchmade. I've been digging Emerson knives recently, so that's an easy switch.

Why would you buy an Emerson? Shoddy QC and ridiculous prices for the steels they're using. If you like Emerson's wave feature, get a ZT. If you like Emerson's knife designs, get a Kershaw or a ZT. Better QC, better steels, at better prices.

How many of you have leathermans or Russian/Chinese AKs?

I have an Infidel that I carry sometimes. It is more handy than a Microtech.

You can spend your money as you see fit but If my infidel breaks I’m getting a new one

This.

Don't forget to add Turkish guns, German guns, Austrian guns, Italian guns, Belgian guns, Bulgarian guns, Colt, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and nearly every other gun maker or importer located in New England, Illinois, California, &c. ZT and Kershaw are owned by Kai Group, which is based in Japan and if you thought it was hard being a gun owner in Europe, California, or New England...

If you stopped supporting everyone whose put a dime toward anti-gun politicos, you'd have to become a hermit in the woods, making everything you have (including tools) from what's available to you right there.

Hell, y'all voted for Trump, and he gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to Schumer and Hillary right up until Hillary lost to Obama.

[_Stormin_]

Why would you buy an Emerson?

Because the ones I own are quality knives, at a price I was comfortable paying, and with my money going to a company that appears to have their interests aligned with my own. Thanks for your concern chief!

[SteyrAUG]

BM made their decision, now I have made mine.

[AndyLate]

I prefer Spyderco, but don't even want to guess Sal's political affiliations. I also don't buy $200+ dollar knives.

[jsbhike]

How many of you have leathermans or Russian/Chinese AKs?

I have an Infidel that I carry sometimes. It is more handy than a Microtech.

You can spend your money as you see fit but If my infidel breaks I’m getting a new one

Ask me how many new Leathermans I have bought since that story came out.

[jsbhike]

I prefer Spyderco, but don't even want to guess Sal's political affiliations. I also don't buy $200+ dollar knives.

Same here and if I did the site right he was donating to Ben Carson.

[Adrenaline_6]

I prefer Spyderco, but don't even want to guess Sal's political affiliations. I also don't buy $200+ dollar knives.

I like Spyderco too. I did own a PM2 once but sold it. Not because I didn't like it, I was offered a lot more for it than I bought it for. A CTS-204P sprint run. I wouldn't mind getting one in M390 or 20CV, but I own enough ZT's to really justify getting one...and those steels usually run knives in the $200+ range.

[NWPilgrim]

Yeah, the destruction of firearms by the PD that was going to destroy them in some manner... Really didn't bug me.

The political donations? Never buying another Benchmade. I've been digging Emerson knives recently, so that's an easy switch.

Although Benchmade is local to that PD, it seems odd the PD would hit up a knife maker to destroy firearms instead of a local gunsmith. Probably some personal networking going on between BM, City and PD rather than a normal business service solicitation.

Leatherman hosted a big regional welcome fund raiser for Obama along with Columbia Sportswear and I think REI. Sadly many of the Oregon businesses are in full suck up mode to the ruling Dem party concentrated in Multnomah county and only look to the countryside for sales revenue.

I was planning to get a mini version of the assisted Barrage this year but now I guess I’ll be looking elsewhere. I really like the Axis lock design. Any recommendations for similar solid lock? I don’t like the liner lock on most Kershaw knives except for light duty though I like several of their blade designs.

[glocktogo]

BM hasn't made a design I covet in years. I'll keep EDC'ing my 805 TSEK from the 90's and any new blade needs will be fulfilled elsewhere. There are FAR more options now than there were back then, so BM is superfluous.

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

Meh, you guys get too worked up sometimes.

Anyways,

Owned 3-4 Emersons back in the day, but the blades were brittle and chipped. Owned one or two Benchmades, thought the scales always felt cheap. The only folder I have left is a Spyderco Military. It's just a damn good knife.

I try not to get wrapped up in what political affiliations people have. Reminds me a bit of the Mccarthyism thread, but now used against Dems. If I like a product, I buy the product. I know my money may be going somewhere I wouldn't personally send it, but such is the nature of the world. You are all entitled to sell off all of your knives in anger, and I do hope I may profit from that decision.

Hell, y'all voted for Trump, and he gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to Schumer and Hillary right up until Hillary lost to Obama.

QFT.