Finally, Benchmade paid attention

[rob_s]

Thumb-HOLE instead of stud, Axis lock, two sizes, G10 handles!




15020
Blade Length: 3.36"
Blade Thickness: 0.125"
Handle Thickness: 0.735"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point
Weight: 5.59oz.

Clip: Tip-Up, Black Steel, Reversible
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.20"
Closed Length: 4.84"

15030
Blade Length: 2.95"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Handle Thickness: 0.618"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point
Weight: 3.46oz.

Clip: Tip-Up, Black Steel, Reversible
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 7.08"
Closed Length: 4.13"


Now if they could get back in bed with Emerson and put a "wave" on it I'd be set!
(I do think the name, and texture on the grip, are both gayer than aids, but I'll make do)

[rob_s]

If they ever get around to making a "mini" version of the 741 Onslaught I'd probably be happier with that.




Blade Length: 4.28"
Blade Thickness: 0.121"
Handle Thickness: 0.650"
Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Modified Clip-Point
Weight: 6.96oz.

Clip: Tip-Up, Black, Steel
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 9.63"
Closed Length: 5.47"

[M4Fundi]

I believe they were paying attention, only Spyderco had a patent on the "circular" thumb hole.

[rob_s]

Benchmade had a hole in the blade at least 10 years ago with the AFCK. Dunno if they were paying royalties or what, but they've been making knives with holes in them consistently since the AFCK.

[travistheone]

2010 benchmade stuff looks great. How bout the sibert designed framelock? Hot.

[sparkman]

Benchmade had a hole in the blade at least 10 years ago with the AFCK. Dunno if they were paying royalties or what, but they've been making knives with holes in them consistently since the AFCK.

Now, that MiniAFCK half serrated was a sweeet knife. I carried one every day for
over 5 years til I lost it in Manitoba), been trying to replace it since...I still have the
full size AFCK ,but its a little large for EDC.

[elkknuckle]

(I do think the name, and texture on the grip, are both gayer than aids, but I'll make do)

Hahaha gayer than aids, i like saying gayer than sucking on a bag of penises when something is really homersexual. on a serious note, the 741 onslaught looks pretty sweet

[Azul]

What makes these different from the Griptilians, i have one that looks pretty darn close except for the texturing on the grip and perhaps a slight blade curve difference?

What is the benefit of D2 vs 154CM

[M4Fundi]

They were paying royalties as I recall and then changed it to an oval hole which wasn't as popular. I have one of the original circular hole AFCK Minis that goes in my Dop Kit.

[David Thomas]

15020
Blade Length: 3.36"
Blade Thickness: 0.125"
Handle Thickness: 0.735"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point
Weight: 5.59oz.

Clip: Tip-Up, Black Steel, Reversible
Lock Mechanism: AXIS
Overall Length: 8.20"
Closed Length: 4.84"

(I do think the name, and texture on the grip, are both gayer than aids, but I'll make do)

Very nice.
That may be my next knife purchase. I could care less about the name.

Might not replace my current favorite:a 940 Osborne like this:

http://www.benchmade.com/products/940

But it looks like a very suitable alternative.