Any other Benchmade owners around?

[Optimus Prime]

Just thought I'd ask and see what every one has. I am very pleased with my two folders. ;)

[Citizen]

Have a Elishwitz ATS-34 and love it. Carry it everyday.

[azreloader]

Never had a Benchmade. Talk me into it! Go ahead, twist my arm!:rotflmao:

[mbakercad]

Enthusiastic (sp?) Benchmade owner. Carried a mini AFCK for nearly 7 years. Sent it back on the 'life sharp guarntee' and got back a newly sharpened blade with the rest of the knife100% new. I had some broken plastic in mine and the grips were worn. For the $4-$5 shipping I got my blade factory sharp again bolted in a new knife. I can not say enough about Benchmade. Great company!!

[LHS]

Excellent company. I drop my Elishewitz Stryker off at the SHOT show every year, and they ship it back to me as good as the day I got it. They're pricey, but they're worth it IMHO.

[nf9648]

Ive had three, heres my latest and so far longest lasting one (havent lost it yet...)
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/337000-337999/337515_56_full.jpg

[hardcorps1775]

screw the benchmade, wtf is that pistol!!!??? that is a wild looking piece o' machinery you got there!:cool:

[nf9648]

If you think the Five-seveN is nuts you should see the bullets...
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/337000-337999/337515_57_full.jpg

[LHS]

Originally posted by hardcorps1775
screw the benchmade, wtf is that pistol!!!??? that is a wild looking piece o' machinery you got there!:cool:

That is the FN FiveseveN 5.7x28mm handgun. It is ideal for taking down uberfallschirmjagersquirreltruppen wearing Level IIIA body armor, but that's about it.

[nf9648]

Kills paper real good too, about on par with my Ruger 22/45 w/bull barrel.

[azreloader]

Finally found a Benchmade model I like. Looking for the UPS man in a few days!

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/29090bench.jpg

BM690SBT03 Benchmade Elishewitz Black Coated Combo Edge D2 3.25" Blade

Availability Limited To Stock on Hand
Partially Serrated Edge / Black Coating on D2 Tool Steel Blade, Limited Edition Black Carbon Fiber Bolsters and Black Pakkawood Scales on Handle.
Black carbon fiber and black Pakkawood are delicately fashioned into a multi-contoured specimen of hand tantalizing grip. Add to that, sapphire-blue anodized double titanium liners with patented modified locking-liner. Bolt on a custom finish blade shaped for maximum utility.
Convenient carry is offered with use of the Elishewitz tear-drop signature carry-clip, or it can easily be removed if desired.
Blade Length: 3.25"
Blade Thickness: 0.133"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Style: Clip Point
Weight: 3oz.
Liner Material: Titanium
Handle Material Carbon Fiber/ Black Wood
Clip: Tear-Drop SS
Lock Mechanism: Modified Locking-Liner
Overall Length: 7.5"
Closed Length: 4.12"

Sale Price: $129.95

[nf9648]

Nice, I had a automatic that was similar blade to that one, lost it about a month after I got it, Ill try to get another through supply if I can.

[RJ Shooter]

- Original Allen Elishwitz Sentinal with blue titanium liners
- CQC7
- Mini AFCK with original Spyderco thumhole

[mbakercad]

Originally posted by RJ Shooter

- Mini AFCK with original Spyderco thumhole

What is this thumbhole your talking about?

[RJ Shooter]

The original Mini AFCKs had permission from Spyderco to have their round thumbhole.
http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/pix/mini-AFCK_350.jpg

The newer versions of the knife have an oval thumbhole, negating the need to obtain permission from Spyderco...

http://www.theknifeconnection.com/ProductImages/theknifeconnection_1781_6634382.gif

[LHS]

Originally posted by RJ Shooter
- Original Allen Elishwitz Sentinal with blue titanium liners

I always wanted a blue titanium Sentinel, but they stopped making them before I started making enough money to buy one :(

[mbakercad]

RJ Shooter,
I have one of the round holes also. Same as the one you pictured except mine does not have the coated or serrated blade. Thanks for clearing that up... I heard the reference to the round hole once before and wondered the difference.

[Optimus Prime]

Originally posted by mbakercad
Enthusiastic (sp?) Benchmade owner. Carried a mini AFCK for nearly 7 years. Sent it back on the 'life sharp guarntee' and got back a newly sharpened blade with the rest of the knife100% new. I had some broken plastic in mine and the grips were worn. For the $4-$5 shipping I got my blade factory sharp again bolted in a new knife. I can not say enough about Benchmade. Great company!!

Yeah, I need to send one of mine in to them to do the free overhall.......the blade used to have a black powder coat finish on it, but not it is starting to get shiny! :eek:

[shinto187]

My Benchmade has the round hole too, I love that knife, and it throws well.

[LHS]

Originally posted by shinto187
My Benchmade has the round hole too, I love that knife, and it throws well.

Be careful throwing folders. That's how I broke my first Spyderco Endura. Snapped the lock right in half!

[AKMac]

nf9648 - Where did you get the FiveSeveN? I thought you couldn't get those in the U.S.?

[REBEL WOLF]

Not only Benchmade owner but I'm also Benchmade dealer.

Right now I'm kinda partial to a 9050 AFO for everyday carry but it varies between it and a 5000 Axis model.

Best damn knife brand going IMHO......

And I said the same thing before I was a dealer.....

[RJ Shooter]

I need a Balisong Butterfly to play with. What are your prices? :)

[LHS]

Originally posted by RJ Shooter
I need a Balisong Butterfly to play with. What are your prices? :)

I got a factory 2nd Bali-Song when I was at the Blade show in '96. That knife is bomb-proof, and so much fun to play with. I still have the scars on the back of my hand from learning...

The best part was that the knife only cost $30 brand new, since somehow the factory had FUBARed the polishing and it had a small finish imperfection in the blade. As if I gave a flying crap. I had a $30 Bali-Song!

[azreloader]

Originally posted by RJ Shooter
I need a Balisong Butterfly to play with. What are your prices? :)

Dynadirect.com has the Bali Song for $112:up:


LHS, you got a smokin deal!

[LHS]

Originally posted by azreloader
LHS, you got a smokin deal!

Damn straight I did. And it's the old-style Bali-Song, with steel handles. None of this aluminum or titanium shit, but good ol' hefty steel that actually has the proper weight for flipping around in a flashy manner. I hate the new ones with their titanium handles. I would like a pocket clip on mine, though. Oh well.

[LHS]

Oh, sorry if I'm ranting. I got into the Baerenjaeger (basically 70-proof mead), and I'm pretty verschnickered. Damn getting laid off sucks!

[REBEL WOLF]

Originally posted by RJ Shooter
I need a Balisong Butterfly to play with. What are your prices? :)

Let me know what you want, model blade type etc.....

[azreloader]

Originally posted by LHS
Damn getting laid off sucks!

Bummer!:(

What type of work do you do?

[LHS]

Originally posted by azreloader
Bummer!:(

What type of work do you do?

I'm a database designer, but I'm fresh out of undergrad with no real work experience. Everyone wants an M.S. and 5-8 years' experience. So I'm somewhat FUBARed. I'm giving serious consideration to getting back into shape and applying to the Mesa or Scottsdale PD.

[azreloader]

LHS: PM sent!

[reddot]

i recently bought one of the afck knives at a local gunshow. i paid $50, idk if thats a good deal but i love it. mine has a dull crystaline finish of sorts, not teflon coated or anything unfortunately. my previous knife was a smith and wesson swat, black. it was nice but the locking, speed, quality, etc does not compare to the benchmade. i really like how the thumb stud is positioned further out from the handle unlike those tiny gerber milleniums. great knife and i will definately buy one again....either that or another becker combat utility :D