2011 Knife of the Year: Benchmade 915 Triage, page 2

reply to post by Azdraik

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It is a little steep for a pocket knife, but, as we all know, one has to pay for quality (I've paid over $100 for a yo-yo. So nice...). Benchmade consistantly sets the standard of quality in the knife world.

If someone wants just a little cheap-o knife (I have several), they can be had for $20 oe less.
If someone wants a high quality cutting tool that will probably last longer than they will, $165 isn't out of the question.

I might just pick one of these up, when I have the cash to spare.

Geez:

Shooting Industry Magazine

Knife of the Year
1998 - 2010 This category was introduced in 1998

1998 Benchmade Stryker Model 910 folder
1999 Benchmade Model 710 McHenry & Williams
2000 Benchmade Model 720 Mel Pardue folder
2001 Benchmade Model 690 Elishewitz folder

2002 Benchmade Model 556 Mini-Griptilian
2003 Benchmade Model 921 Swithback Two Blade Folder
2004 Browning Living History Knife Series
2005 Benchmade Model 425 Gravitator
2006 Benchmade Model 610 Rukus Blackwood design folding knife
2007 Leatherman Charge ALX-6061-T6 Aluminum Multi-Tool
2008 Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool
2009 Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage Folder
2010 Benchmade 741 Onslaught with AXIS Lock

www.shootingindustry.com...

11 of the last 14 years counting 2011.

With so many manufacturers and so many great knives out there I have to wonder what the criteria is.

No Busse, Swamp Rat, ESEE?

Originally posted by Welshextremist
reply to post by KilrathiLG

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or dont get in a fight at all

no guns here in the UK

Are you really that stupid? So you are telling me that criminals don't use guns in the UK?

All they did was take them out of the hands of non-criminals. Criminals could care less about the laws. I feel sorry for the UK. You might as well rename your country France2.

reply to post by seedofchucky

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lol you just gave me a boner..hmmmmm explosions....

but seriously the fact that this got past page one proves both our points

Originally posted by thisguyrighthere
Geez:

Shooting Industry Magazine

Knife of the Year
1998 - 2010 This category was introduced in 1998

1998 Benchmade Stryker Model 910 folder
1999 Benchmade Model 710 McHenry & Williams
2000 Benchmade Model 720 Mel Pardue folder
2001 Benchmade Model 690 Elishewitz folder

2002 Benchmade Model 556 Mini-Griptilian
2003 Benchmade Model 921 Swithback Two Blade Folder
2004 Browning Living History Knife Series
2005 Benchmade Model 425 Gravitator
2006 Benchmade Model 610 Rukus Blackwood design folding knife
2007 Leatherman Charge ALX-6061-T6 Aluminum Multi-Tool
2008 Leatherman Skeletool Multi-Tool
2009 Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage Folder
2010 Benchmade 741 Onslaught with AXIS Lock

www.shootingindustry.com...

11 of the last 14 years counting 2011.

With so many manufacturers and so many great knives out there I have to wonder what the criteria is.

No Busse, Swamp Rat, ESEE?

You raise a good question. I'm a big fan of ESEE/RAT and love my trusty RC-4. Bark River and Blind Horse also get my nod. However, the market for those brands (primarily fixed blade) is certainly more obscure than the market for Benchmades and I actually like it that way! I give Benchmade credit for producing fine Folders in a wide variety of styles and configurations. I'll still stick to the other smalerl makers for fixed blades.

Along the lines of the small makers, have you checked out the Blackbird SK-5 from Ontario? It was designed by Paul Scheiter from Hedgehog Leatherworks. Love his leather work and the SK-5 is a nice practical working design. It's priced right but wouldn't be complete without the sheath that costs more than the knife. I'd have to get permission from my wife to spring for one of his sheaths.

Originally posted by Welshextremist
reply to post by seedofchucky

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lol you just gave me a boner..hmmmmm explosions....

but seriously the fact that this got past page one proves both our points

If you're so opposed to weapons, why TROLL the weapons forum?

Just curios or just bored?

Classic! and yet classy reference to your little twig BTW. I suppose that why you aren't allowed to play with sharp objects.

reply to post by thisguyrighthere

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They've been dangling that Izula Folder for far too long.

Notice how they dropped the H.E.S.T. line of knives from the website? I understand that there was a problem with the lockup on the HEST folder. Could be why they delayed the Izula. Anyway, all of the HEST products are now going through dpxgear.com Not sure who is making knives for them though. I doubt its ESEE.

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