Lost my EDC knife. Time for a new one

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Posted: 8/25/2015 8:03:47 PM EDT

I bought my first "good" knife a D2 mini griptillian. I lost it 2 weeks ago. Looking to replace it, I stumbled across the Benchmade 940-1 with carbon fiber handle and an S90V blade. Anybody have some input? Seems like a nice upgrade from the mini grip, which I loved. Any other Benchmades you guys would recommend? No serrations, and no thumb holes please

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:05:03 PM EDT

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How the hell do all you people only have one damn knife!?

ETA I have 50 because of fucking threads like these!

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:07:21 PM EDT

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I'm a monogamist

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:08:43 PM EDT

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D2mini to a 940.

Big up grade in steel and size.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:09:20 PM EDT

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I came in here to suggest the 940-1.

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Posted: 8/25/2015 8:09:24 PM EDT

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I love Benchmade D2
I EDC a paramilitary 2 but an axis lock with D2 is tough to beat IMO

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:09:55 PM EDT

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Any benchmade that you like the looks/specs of should make you happy.

I can't help you further because I'm a spyderco/ZT guy when it comes to folders.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:10:55 PM EDT

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Rift.

I absolutely love mine.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:11:14 PM EDT

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Kershaw Leek.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:11:32 PM EDT

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Benchmade 940 is good, but I don't like the blade shape. I personally like the 710 better or go with a Spyderco PM2.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:11:47 PM EDT

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I couldn't imagine just one knife.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:12:46 PM EDT

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I've lost my Lg. Sebenza several times. Fortunately, it's always come back.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:14:41 PM EDT

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D2mini to a 940.

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The size is a concern. The weight doesn't worry me as much as the size. I'm trying to picture the dimensions but it's hard without physically holding it.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:15:56 PM EDT

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Yeah I lost my Sebenza once as well and nearly had a heart attack. The pocket clip on a Sebenza is not good for EDC, and therefore I do not carry mine anymore.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:16:19 PM EDT

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I have a 6 or 8 various benchmade folders and have never been quite satisfied...this one is my EDC now and the benchmade a are collecting dust.

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/ZT0566CFM390/zero-tolerance-hinderer-0566cfm390-assisted-m390-satinstonewash-blade-carbon-fiber-and-stainless-steel-handles

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:16:38 PM EDT

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I just got an HK Blitz from Benchmade. I really like its unobtrusiveness, light weight, and assisted opening action. It uses parts of the titanium liners as springs, increasing simplicity, and fewer things to break. It's strictly for right handed tip down carry, but that's my way, anyway. It's got a 3.4" blade length, so it's just a tad smaller than what I'm used to, but it's a great little knife. I've got a Torrent back in the PI, which is a better knife, but also a bit pricier, and a lot heavier. This one, I almost forget it's there.

Edited because I don't know up from down.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:17:25 PM EDT

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I came in here to suggest the 940-1.

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Coincidence?

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:20:09 PM EDT

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I came in here to suggest the 940-1.

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Coincidence?

I think not. I've been eyeing one for a while. But I want to see one in person just to make sure it's what I want before I spend that much.

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Posted: 8/25/2015 8:21:28 PM EDT

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I used spyderco natives exclusively for years

if they still make them I need to pick up another

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:22:26 PM EDT

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It's a great knife, I don't think you'd be disappointed...

FWIW, here's a comparison to my 581, roughly the dimensions of a full-size Griptillian. The 581 is also a great choice with awesome steel, BTW...

And finally, can't have a knife thread without mentioning the Zero Tolerance 562cf...

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:24:05 PM EDT

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I couldn't imagine just one knife.

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How the hell do all you people only have one damn knife!?

ETA I have 50 because of fucking threads like these!

I couldn't imagine just one knife.

I have collector knives, but only one EDC. I guess I don't see much reason to have more than one EDC?

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:29:16 PM EDT

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Kershaw Leek.

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I've tried knives that cost three times as much but I keep going back to my Leek.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:29:42 PM EDT

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It's a great knife, I don't think you'd be disappointed...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15388298829_a9e6095c72_b.jpg

FWIW, here's a comparison to my 581, roughly the dimensions of a full-size Griptillian. The 581 is also a great choice with awesome steel, BTW...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/15188155308_6737884d17_b.jpg

And finally, can't have a knife thread without mentioning the Zero Tolerance 562cf...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/15651258487_1ab2c1fdf2_b.jpg

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That is quite a bit narrower then the 581 I see. That was another consideration.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:30:17 PM EDT

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If you work in an office like I do, the smaller ZT0770CF carbon fiber is amazing, light and its a ZT

Changed from my EDC Benchmade Auto to this ZT and love it.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:31:16 PM EDT

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I like my Infidel Mini

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:48:04 PM EDT

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That is quite a bit narrower then the 581 I see. That was another consideration.

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It's a great knife, I don't think you'd be disappointed...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15388298829_a9e6095c72_b.jpg

FWIW, here's a comparison to my 581, roughly the dimensions of a full-size Griptillian. The 581 is also a great choice with awesome steel, BTW...

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/15188155308_6737884d17_b.jpg

And finally, can't have a knife thread without mentioning the Zero Tolerance 562cf...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/15651258487_1ab2c1fdf2_b.jpg

That is quite a bit narrower then the 581 I see. That was another consideration.

It has a very thin and light profile, I got a deep carry clip and I barely feel it in my front pocket.

Posted: 8/25/2015 9:02:18 PM EDT

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I lost a Benchmade AFCK in 2013 at the range, and I'm still waiting for one of you fucks to come forward and admit to finding it.

Posted: 8/26/2015 6:03:20 AM EDT

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Very nice knife. Benchmade is definitely known for it's quality and that has some very nice materials. I am sure you would be happy since you carried a Benchmade before. I have just never cared for Benchmade's thumbstuds. I have been pretty loyal to Spyderco since I picked up two of the originals back in 1991.