Benchmade knives

[jmcrawf1]

I've decided I want a really good quality folding/pocket knife. I've decided on the benchmade line just because their reputation precedes them.

Im looking for a single locking blade. 3"-5" closed with belt clip.

So far everyone says the griptilian. What are ya'll's recommendations?

Also what's the best websites to buy from?

 

[Narco]

Pm sent.. I found it.. goto benchmade.com and find the model number you want and pm me... with it..

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Benchmade 520...


Been carrying it for years.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I had a Benchmade Mini Rukus for years that was absolutely ****. Best pocket knife I've ever owned. Sadly, I lost it a couple years back and have refused to spend more than $50 on a pocket knife since. I don't wanna go through that pain again!

 

[Oreo]

I love my Benchmade Click. Roy owner of Bayou Blade is a local vendor in Livonia and great person to deal with.

 

[Dave328]

I'd love a 14700 auto, but i feel I'd only be "borrowing" it from the cop who eventually relieved me of it in stead of booking me! Is the "nitrous spring assist" knife legal to carry for the avg joe citizen? I'm assuming "auto" means activated by a button, the spring assist has a thumb stud to open as a regular blade.

 

[spanky]

Griptilian

Assist is legal. Auto isn't.

 

[Paul Gomez]

My old ghetto-waved Griptillian is still a trusted option, although I went to the Spyderco P'kal for EDC once they finally got them into production.

 

[Manimal]

My SOG Twitch XL is pretty damn sweet, if I dont say so myself! Opens very quickly, great blade.

I -do not- like the locking mechanism on it though. *Locktites the lock as we speak.*

 

[JBP55]

I have owned a few Benchmade knives including autos but my latest purchase was a Kershaw Shallot.

 

[mcinfantry]

i like my swamp rat folder.

 

[glimmerman]

Try Steve Collara at Chalmette Jewelry, I think he carries Benchmade now.
Also, Knifeworks.com; Roger is located in Columbia, La. and ships Benchmade
Have dealt with both and recommend both.

 

[topgunz1]

I'm a Kershaw fan as well, I carry a plain edge Shallot and am very happy with it.

I'd love an auto since I can carry them, just can justify the money. I carried my Scallion for 2 years before the assist wore out (still need to send that back for warranty work) and have had my Shallot for about 6 months, but I guarantee as soon as I spend more money on a knife it is gonna go X8 on me.

 

[W1nds0rF0x]

I've bought 5 Kershaws, one Benchmade and a Microtech from Roy.

 

[Wilson54]

I bought a switchblade from an Italian maker. It isn't a stilleto (that shoots out the end). It autos from the side (push button with slide safety). Is this illegal to carry? Also I've been looking for a "smith" to "fine tune" the riveting on the handles. It is a pretty knife as it goes. Has rosewood grips with brass bolsters but I am not at all pleased with the craftsmanship insofar as the brass rivets that were installed in the grips.

 

[charlie12]

This is my big Grip and I have s Mini Grip too.

Sorry about the blood we just cut a bull.

 

[mcinfantry]

I bought a switchblade from an Italian maker. It isn't a stilleto (that shoots out the end). It autos from the side (push button with slide safety). Is this illegal to carry? Also I've been looking for a "smith" to "fine tune" the riveting on the handles. It is a pretty knife as it goes. Has rosewood grips with brass bolsters but I am not at all pleased with the craftsmanship insofar as the brass rivets that were installed in the grips.

yes, imo its illegal. im not a lawyer.

 

[Paulup]

I've got a Kershaw Blur non-serrated and love it. Go to a good store and handle a few blades and take home the one you like most, that's how I've always done it.

 

[Paulup]

yes, imo its illegal. im not a lawyer.

I think Louisiana law is that you cannot carry them, but they are legal to own.

 

[mcinfantry]

nope.