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newmann
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Edited Date/Time 1/31/2019 9:44pm
Made in USA, Buck. Even the case was made here.




Even the hat!



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JRT812
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1/30/2019 7:04am
Looks really good!

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neverwas
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1/30/2019 3:51pm
Very nice knife.Beautiful.
I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father.
Used it almost everyday,I am bummed.
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JAFO92
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1/30/2019 5:52pm
Oh great, now you will be clinging to you guns, bible AND knife.

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captmoto
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1/30/2019 6:00pm
Nice. My son works for Benchmade so my interest is starting to head that way.
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Nice knife, Newmann. Was that a lifetime NRA membership signup kind of deal or just a purchase?
newmann
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1/31/2019 3:49am
motograss wrote:
Nice knife, Newmann. Was that a lifetime NRA membership signup kind of deal or just a purchase?
No, that was for a little sponsor support for their local banquet. My go to gun guy that does my transfers for me was out and about a few months back looking for some support. He always makes it easy, I can order up anything and just have it delivered to him for a very minimal paperwork fee.
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1/31/2019 8:35am
neverwas wrote:
Very nice knife.Beautiful. I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father. Used it...
Very nice knife.Beautiful.
I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father.
Used it almost everyday,I am bummed.
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling about it being MIA. Laughing Having a knife in the pocket doesn't seem like much of a necessity until you get used to having one. I use it for so many things throughout the day that when it comes up missing it really throws a kink in things.
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1/31/2019 12:16pm Edited Date/Time 1/31/2019 12:16pm
neverwas wrote:
Very nice knife.Beautiful. I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father. Used it...
Very nice knife.Beautiful.
I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father.
Used it almost everyday,I am bummed.
newmann wrote:
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling...
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling about it being MIA. Laughing Having a knife in the pocket doesn't seem like much of a necessity until you get used to having one. I use it for so many things throughout the day that when it comes up missing it really throws a kink in things.
Keys, wallet, and knife all on the night stand ready for the morning
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neverwas wrote:
Very nice knife.Beautiful. I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father. Used it...
Very nice knife.Beautiful.
I just lost a benchmade switch blade that I had owned for over 20 years,was a gift from my late father.
Used it almost everyday,I am bummed.
newmann wrote:
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling...
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling about it being MIA. Laughing Having a knife in the pocket doesn't seem like much of a necessity until you get used to having one. I use it for so many things throughout the day that when it comes up missing it really throws a kink in things.
JRT812 wrote:
Keys, wallet, and knife all on the night stand ready for the morning
Yeah, I'm all in on that. I'm screwed if I left my glasses on the dinner table the night before though. Will be halfway to work before I realize they are missing.

The benchmade? Man, I use it for so many things during thew day. Cutting open boxes for parts deliveries in one area multiple times a day, helping under a car with a wiring repair, helping the son gut two old a/c systems out of an attic, sharpening a pencil while re-siding a garage...the list goes on. I sharpen it every couple weeks because I use the hell out of it. I have no idea if I left it somewhere or if someone snatched it. Had it one day, missing it the next. Best knife I ever had and it didn't make it but a year and a half. Was bummed, still bummed. I figured when it got replaced I would find it. But no, still bummed.
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1/31/2019 4:47pm
newmann wrote:
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling...
I was in such a funk after losing my benchmade that my son bought me another. Must have gotten tired of listening to me constantly grumbling about it being MIA. Laughing Having a knife in the pocket doesn't seem like much of a necessity until you get used to having one. I use it for so many things throughout the day that when it comes up missing it really throws a kink in things.
JRT812 wrote:
Keys, wallet, and knife all on the night stand ready for the morning
newmann wrote:
Yeah, I'm all in on that. I'm screwed if I left my glasses on the dinner table the night before though. Will be halfway to work...
Yeah, I'm all in on that. I'm screwed if I left my glasses on the dinner table the night before though. Will be halfway to work before I realize they are missing.

The benchmade? Man, I use it for so many things during thew day. Cutting open boxes for parts deliveries in one area multiple times a day, helping under a car with a wiring repair, helping the son gut two old a/c systems out of an attic, sharpening a pencil while re-siding a garage...the list goes on. I sharpen it every couple weeks because I use the hell out of it. I have no idea if I left it somewhere or if someone snatched it. Had it one day, missing it the next. Best knife I ever had and it didn't make it but a year and a half. Was bummed, still bummed. I figured when it got replaced I would find it. But no, still bummed.
I hear ya. It would be a sad day if I lost my benchmade. It has been going strong day in and day out for 14 years (I think) I have plenty of other knives but the benchmade always hits the pocket each morning.
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This is my ole trusty benchmade




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Nice knife Newmann. I collect knives including Buck's which I really like. This is my 75 year Anniversary with Cocobolo rosewood handle. Without the engraving it pales beside yours though. I'll trade you and throw in $20!!! Smile
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1/31/2019 7:12pm

These were a surprise anniversary gift from my wife two years ago. I never even mentioned wanting a Benchmade to her either. She's a keeper.

BTW I have real nice Japanese sharpening stones and the whole deal, but this Benchmade field sharpener works really well. I have to give her a pass for not knowing this could be purchased for half the cost under the Work Sharp brand.


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TXDirt wrote:
Anyone have any experience with this local CO knife maker?

https://www.stevepowersknives.com/shop?fbclid=IwAR0yf-BecaiJlHrnPkOZUqP…
From the looks of his craftsmanship, those knives won't be that cheap for long. The lightweight hunting knife is a bargain if the blanks he uses hold an edge. The website doesn't mention if he forges his own billets or buys them.
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1/31/2019 9:43pm
Since this turned into a benchmade thread I'll add mine. Bout 4 or 5 years old now.
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I'm ignorant when it comes to knives. What's the difference between a Benchmade, Spyderco and Off-Grid Knives? Quality, price. Just trying to understand a bit more...

BenchMade

Spyderco

Off-grid
JRT812
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TXDirt wrote:
I'm ignorant when it comes to knives. What's the difference between a Benchmade, Spyderco and Off-Grid Knives? Quality, price. Just trying to understand a bit more...
I'm ignorant when it comes to knives. What's the difference between a Benchmade, Spyderco and Off-Grid Knives? Quality, price. Just trying to understand a bit more...

BenchMade

Spyderco

Off-grid
Never used off grid before so I can’t comment on them. I have used both Benchmade and Spyderco. In my opinion both are quality knifes meant for for work while showing it’s been worked. Easy to sharpen and will hold a edge. I had a spyderco I would carry here and there buy lost it at a nursery picking up some plants. A worker said they found it. Went to pick it up and they couldn’t locate where they put it in the office.... sure

The old benchmade I have carried for a while just works. It’s the Glock of the knife world. Ugly, no bells or whistles, but just works

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