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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:36:05 AM EDT

Does anyone else have an addiction?

Posted: 3/26/2017 3:38:03 AM EDT

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with spyderco I do, have several benchmades but find myself carrying spydercos more.

Posted: 3/26/2017 3:39:01 AM EDT

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No, but that prime rib in your avatar looks fucking awesome.

Posted: 3/26/2017 3:51:02 AM EDT

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I have some BM knives but overall I am not a fan of their styling. I only have one or two knives from most brands. RAT1 is my EDC but I also carry a Spyderco Manix 2, Kershaw Blur, and a BM Barrage.

Posted: 3/26/2017 3:52:09 AM EDT

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No, but that prime rib in your avatar looks fucking awesome.

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Haleiwa Joes Kaneohe

I really can't justify with anyone or myself but I really really really want a Benchmade 781 Anthem; I already preordered, will be my edc .

Posted: 3/26/2017 3:53:24 AM EDT

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If you are a Veteran and you furnish documentation, your first one is 50% off

Edit: I'm still a little hazy on the shipping procedure of automatic knives so... I have not jumped yet.

Posted: 3/26/2017 3:59:29 AM EDT

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I only have 2, the rest are Kershaw and a CRKT. My Benchmades are an ATS34 (with my stuff in Hawaii) and a Griptillian.

Aloha HIBigBoar!

Posted: 3/26/2017 4:26:17 AM EDT

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The 781 looks like a nice knife but lol at the price.

Posted: 3/26/2017 4:32:03 AM EDT

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I know I'm tarded.

Posted: 3/26/2017 4:35:19 AM EDT

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love, but got sick of losing 150 dollar knives.

fell in love with kershaw leeks. Benchmade are desk/safe queens now

Posted: 3/26/2017 4:36:40 AM EDT

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I wouldn't say I have an addiction to them, but a BM 710 has been my EDC knife for nearly 20 years.

Posted: 3/26/2017 4:49:10 AM EDT

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I've been EDC'ing a benchmade A.F.C.K. for so many years I can't remember

Posted: 3/26/2017 4:50:29 AM EDT

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I love em, but for me it's the opposite. I have a 940 and 941, and don't feel a need to buy more folding knives because they're so good.

Posted: 3/26/2017 5:00:39 AM EDT

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I find benchmades to be too thick.

Posted: 3/26/2017 5:38:59 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/26/2017 5:52:12 AM EDT

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They do have great steel in them.I have carried my mini grip for the last 7 years or so.
Only knife i have ever stuck to that long for EDC,no plans to replace it either.

ETA: my only Benchmade,but i have some Spyderco's,US Kershaws,etc.

Posted: 3/26/2017 6:17:39 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/26/2017 6:47:28 AM EDT

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I have over 50 Benchmades.

Posted: 3/26/2017 6:53:46 AM EDT

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with spyderco I do, have several benchmades but find myself carrying spydercos more.

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I'm a Spyderco man myself. I want to like BM, but their style just doesn't do it for me. I know that the quality is top-notch, but they just look too clunky to me. I almost feel the same way with ZT, but some of their stuff looks ok.

Posted: 3/26/2017 6:57:39 AM EDT

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I have a few but I have more zt's though. Love my 940-1.

Posted: 3/26/2017 6:59:47 AM EDT

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The 781 looks like a nice knife but lol at the price.

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Ok, I just looked it up. Very nice! I don't know if I would pay that, but plenty will, it's a good looking blade.

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:08:41 AM EDT

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I'm a Spyderco man myself. I want to like BM, but there style just doesn't do it for me. I know that the quality is top-notch, but they just look to clunky to me. I almost feel the same way with ZT, but some of their stuff looks ok.

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with spyderco I do, have several benchmades but find myself carrying spydercos more.

I'm a Spyderco man myself. I want to like BM, but there style just doesn't do it for me. I know that the quality is top-notch, but they just look to clunky to me. I almost feel the same way with ZT, but some of their stuff looks ok.

I've never owned a spyderco.. Or a ZT . Liner lock just feels inferior . I wanted a bm proxy ; it just doesn't feel right .

Back lock or what ever the term is, feels ok . What a buck 110 has..

I've owned that Emerson pictured since 08 . Still don't prefer it over axis or fixed .

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:12:59 AM EDT

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Ibt

Crk sebenzas and such

I know of such awesome knives and knife makers.

Grayman and such, not dising any of them, I just have a thing for bm

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:28:38 AM EDT

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What knife is the second from the left?

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:31:36 AM EDT

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No but they make a quality product from my experience.

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:40:34 AM EDT

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I have several I lost a 930 somewhere, I bought another one. I can't carry for the job I now do (Prison Guard). So now I mostly carry a Leatherman when nor at work, as I find the other tools useful. The Benchmades mostly get used around the house.

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:55:08 AM EDT

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Busse knives and ZT folders.

Yes, I've got it too, there's no cure. All you can do is spend a few hundred bucks every once in a while to keep it under control.

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:56:24 AM EDT

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I have six Benchmades and like them alot, but never carry them. I carry Ganzos because they are cheap and well-made, and I don't feel guilty if I lose them.

A few examples:

A Ganzo Firebird at Amazon

Another Ganzo Firebird at Amazon

Gearbest has a better selection and better prices but you have to wait 3-4 weeks to get them.

Posted: 3/26/2017 7:57:37 AM EDT

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Lol no

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:00:37 AM EDT

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I only have two of their knives, but I have carried my Auto Stryker daily since 2003.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:01:04 AM EDT

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I am not addicted but I do love my 940-1.

Sexually.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:02:12 AM EDT

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NC won't let me carry the automatic the .mil issued me, 'cause they're so much deadlier than assisted opening knives

Awesome knife, though, it's...waiting.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:03:24 AM EDT

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love, but got sick of losing 150 dollar knives.

fell in love with kershaw leeks. Benchmade are desk/safe queens now

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I haven't lost my only BM (Barrage) but that's because I never carry it because I know I'll lose it. I EDC a Kershaw Thermite.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:06:13 AM EDT

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Posted: 3/26/2017 8:11:14 AM EDT

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I have a couple Benchmade but prefer Kershaw for EDC.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:15:08 AM EDT

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Spyderco guy myself.

PM2 is the bees knees.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:28:42 AM EDT

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I've never owned a spyderco.. Or a ZT . Liner lock just feels inferior . I wanted a bm proxy ; it just doesn't feel right .

Back lock or what ever the term is, feels ok . What a buck 110 has..

I've owned that Emerson pictured since 08 . Still don't prefer it over axis or fixed .

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I've never been a fan of, nor owned a knife with a liner lock either...until Spyderco came out with their Vallatton. It's such a pretty blade that I just might have break down and get it.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:32:24 AM EDT

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Yes but for BRKT

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:38:36 AM EDT

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I bought a Mini Reflex auto knife in 1997. I've carried it a ton since then. Sadly a year or two it went missing. It's gone missing in the past, only to always show up somewhere. This time I haven't been able to locate it. That has been my favorite BM knife.

I almost bought a replacement yesterday on a whim while at a shooting range. I hate the new ones with the safety on them. I want my old school one that lacked the stupid safety lever.

Posted: 3/26/2017 8:39:45 AM EDT

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If you are a Veteran and you furnish documentation, your first one is 50% off

Edit: I'm still a little hazy on the shipping procedure of automatic knives so... I have not jumped yet.

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Bladeplay & blade hq has shipped autos to me no prob.

Posted: 3/26/2017 9:03:52 AM EDT

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The unit I was in, in Afghanistan ordered a BM knife for everyone. When we got them....all the boxes were empty.

Guys at battalion suddenly had some nice Benchmade knifes though.

Posted: 3/26/2017 9:10:19 AM EDT

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NC won't let me carry the automatic the .mil issued me, 'cause they're so much deadlier than assisted opening knives

Awesome knife, though, it's...waiting.

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My understanding is that if it's not a "projectile knife" (and it's not), and the blade length is less than 3.5", you are good to go under NC law. NC has no preemption though so your city or county may restrict it.

edit: I stand semi-corrected. This applies to concealed carry, but open carry of a <3.5" auto knife should still be gtg.

"(d) This section does not apply to an ordinary pocket knife carried in a closed position. As used in this section, “ordinary pocket knife” means a small knife, designed for carrying in a pocket or purse, that has its cutting edge and point entirely enclosed by its handle, and that may not be opened by a throwing, explosive, or spring action."

Posted: 3/26/2017 9:48:05 AM EDT

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Still have a mini auto Stryker from 04 that I occasionally carry. Have replaced the spring once so far, just wish it wasn't serrated.

More into fixed blades. If they made one as clean as an esee around the same price point I would jump on It.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:04:16 AM EDT

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I've only bought one since they went MAP. Before that I bought a ton.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:05:36 AM EDT

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I have Benchmade, Spyderco, ZT, Microtech, and others, If I could have knives from only one brand it would be Benchmade.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:07:07 AM EDT

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Benchmade 781 Anthem; I already preordered, will be my edc .

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That's a nice looking knife.

A.W.D.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:33:36 AM EDT

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I find benchmades to be too thick.

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Less than 4/10's of an inch thick.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:36:32 AM EDT

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I have an addiction and Benchmade is part of it but not all of it

But since we're doing Benchmade

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:38:53 AM EDT

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Haleiwa Joes Kaneohe

I really can't justify with anyone or myself but I really really really want a Benchmade 781 Anthem; I already preordered, will be my edc .

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I'll probably get a 781 as well.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:43:04 AM EDT

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Yep.

Posted: 3/26/2017 10:45:20 AM EDT

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My understanding is that if it's not a "projectile knife" (and it's not), and the blade length is less than 3.5", you are good to go under NC law. NC has no preemption though so your city or county may restrict it.

edit: I stand semi-corrected. This applies to concealed carry, but open carry of a <3.5" auto knife should still be gtg.

"(d) This section does not apply to an ordinary pocket knife carried in a closed position. As used in this section, “ordinary pocket knife” means a small knife, designed for carrying in a pocket or purse, that has its cutting edge and point entirely enclosed by its handle, and that may not be opened by a throwing, explosive, or spring action."

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The open v. concealed carry, and "may not be opened...by spring action" is the part that can get you arrested. I've talked to both a lawyer and our local law enforcement here in Henderson County about it. The statute is full of confusion. I was advised to err on the side of caution.

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