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Yes, Benchmade prices have gotten stupid. However, it's a good opportunity to get a great knife at a fair price. For the SD bargain hunters who are happy with DHgate junk (still works, but not a quality product) - this isn't for you. If you want a Benchmade without feeling like you've been robbed, this is for you.
I remember thinking the same, but time will tell. Chinese knock offs aren't made of the same quality metals for the blades, body or scales. I bought some benchmade gold class knock offs, some zero tolerance knock offs before. Won't keep an edge. Id put the blade quality up there with the husky brand at home depot.
Yes real Benchmades are expensive, but I've had some for 15+ years that are still working flawlessly today.
As for losing them, that's not a problem I have, it's always attached to my pocket if not being used throughout the day so I don't lose them.
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Yea nice knives but super expensive. And the knock-offs from DHgate are dang near 90% of the way there for a fraction of the cost. Makes it harder and harder to justify as Benchmade keeps raising their prices. I've started selling off my genuine Benchmade knives. The thought of loosing a $150-280 knife just isn't acceptable to me anymore.
I remember thinking the same, but time will tell. Chinese knock offs aren't made of the same quality metals for the blades, body or scales. I bought some benchmade gold class knock offs, some zero tolerance knock offs before. Won't keep an edge. Id put the blade quality up there with the husky brand at home depot.
Yes real Benchmades are expensive, but I've had some for 15+ years that are still working flawlessly today.
As for losing them, that's not a problem I have, it's always attached to my pocket if not being used throughout the day so I don't lose them.
Yea nice knives but super expensive. And the knock-offs from DHgate are dang near 90% of the way there for a fraction of the cost. Makes it harder and harder to justify as Benchmade keeps raising their prices. I've started selling off my genuine Benchmade knives. The thought of loosing a $150-280 knife just isn't acceptable to me anymore.
Yeah, I sold my Mercedes years ago to buy a Kia because it's so close and I didn't wanna lose any more money …..
Just picked up a Griptilian and a Osborne 940 green. I had a Spyderco Para3 a few years earlier that I lost due to TSA and my thoughtlessness. I told myself I'd never buy an expensive knife again after that but here we are..!
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So out of the knives which one is the most worth it?
Another vote for the Griptilian or Mini Griptilian. Both are awesome. I also recommend the Doug Ritter version of the Griptilian, but you can only find those used now.
I currently carry a Bugout and love it. The Bugout does not have full-length liners, and people call them "cheap feeling" due to the flex in the grip. I bought a carbon-fiber version of the Bugout that has scales that are more rigid to mitigate the flex.
I own one and may need to get another! My knife is Benchmade is approximately 10 years old and works flawless but, I have not constantly carried/ used it.
Yes, Benchmade prices have gotten stupid. However, it's a good opportunity to get a great knife at a fair price. For the SD bargain hunters who are happy with DHgate junk (still works, but not a quality product) - this isn't for you. If you want a Benchmade without feeling like you've been robbed, this is for you.
Ever since Hogue came out with the Deka V2 and the Ritter, and Kershaw dropped the Bel Air, Benchmade almost became irrelevant for American made knives. I own a ton of knives, and Benchmade have made some good knives, but agree their prices have went crazy even before the crazy Immunity and Narrows price hikes. If I go American it's Hogue and Kershaw for now, for the more budget/non-custom type knives. I have been leaning more towards quality Chinese brands like Kunwu, Reate, Maxace, Piratech and others, but been buying more Giantmouse, Asher Knives and any Vox stuff lately.
Thanks OP - Ordered an Osborne 940-2 and couldn't be happier. I've been wanting one for the past couple of years and at this price it was def a great deal.
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Yes real Benchmades are expensive, but I've had some for 15+ years that are still working flawlessly today.
As for losing them, that's not a problem I have, it's always attached to my pocket if not being used throughout the day so I don't lose them.
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Yes real Benchmades are expensive, but I've had some for 15+ years that are still working flawlessly today.
As for losing them, that's not a problem I have, it's always attached to my pocket if not being used throughout the day so I don't lose them.
Get a life, let people spend their money how they wish. If they believe in the product vs. alternatives, let them be.
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I currently carry a Bugout and love it. The Bugout does not have full-length liners, and people call them "cheap feeling" due to the flex in the grip. I bought a carbon-fiber version of the Bugout that has scales that are more rigid to mitigate the flex.
The 940 is a bit too heavy for my tastes.
Is that cope or red pilled?
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