I did the same as Michael and ordered a 14205 as soon as I heard from Joe that they were discontinued. I never even gave the H&K series knives a second look until now. The Harley Davidson knifes catch my attention every now and then but I won't buy one because of the Harley logo on them. But the 14205 I had to have because it's a Snody design. That blade design is perfection and art.
I have two 14205 and two 14210's and think they're among the best Benchmades ever made.
On the new 14210 I just received it's even nicer than the original, the G-10 scales are grippier and have more of a matt finish.
All I can hope is whatever Benchmade plans to replace these with had better be as good as these two models are right now.
2011 is going to be an interesting year with the purchase of Lone Wolf under BM's belt...the LW Defender is a great knife, it's going to be interesting to see what they announce after the Shot Show early into next year.
Hello, I just traded for a Benchmade Ares 733-02 Limited Edition # 384 of 500, Winewood handle, New in the Aluminum Box still with the cardboard sleeve still around it, and was wondering if I got beat or not....what's these things worth.
Hi guys! I love this group! I'm a newbie to this forum (not to knife collecting) and I really like Benchmade knives. Joe, I see earlier in this discussion, you mentioned the 14205...I picked one up (new) and love it. When I first got it, the action was a bit sticky so I used a few drops of CLP and worked it in while watching TV. Within a day or two it was as smooth as silk. Now, it has become one of my favorite BMs. I can't keep my hands off of it. (The name of this group is appropriate - Benchmade Addicts). I do have a question please? Does anyone know if there is a way to determine when BM is going to stop production of a model? I am tempted to pick up another 14205, just to have a spare. Thanks all, I enjoy the posts and look forward to getting to know you folks a little better.
After seeing the post by Joe about the 14205 I had to go get another one before they got scarce and more expensive. While I was at it, just to make it worth the shipping, I added a couple others I've been considering for awhile. Nothing left to do now but bask in the afterglow of another Benchmade shipment coming to me....yes!!! I will be getting a BM14205BK H&K Snody, BM740BK Dejavoo and and a BM550BK Sand handle scales....I already feel comfortable here....whoever named this group sure nailed it...Benchmade addiction....I feel like I found a 12 step program... :-)
Nice choices of knives Kevin, esp. nice combo is that sand handled 550BK Grip. And yes, welcome to the addiction...once bitten (or chosen) I don't think there is a cure...(;-)
NIB 630 will go for $200 and on up, depending on what you want for it and what the buyer's willing to spend. Given they're discontinued, both 635 and 630 models are drawing higher prices as they disappear into safes and sock drawers.
Thanks Joe! Would $250 for a used/LNIB be considered too much to pay, or put another way, would it be reasonable to think if I waited, I could find either a NIB or LNIB for less? I'm in no rush!
Nope, not too much. Shop around the various sites (including the Benchmade Forums) and on eBay, they're out there.
One more thing...with Ti handles that show scuffs just by breathing on them I've begun to seek out light users already broken in. Even then these things hold onto their value.
This feed has been started in the forum and he is not getting any assistance. I thought since he is interested in Benchmade someone here may be able to help? Thanks Ya'll
Hey Stan!! I also have the Bedlam Auto, the fit and finish are great if you like automatic knives. Frankly, I prefer the Onslaught which I have and it's Mini version, both are manual Axis lock with a similar fit and finish.
hi i found this knife on ebay and was hopeing to get confirmation on wether this is infact a real benchmade or if its a fake, i have never seen a benchmade with the brand stamped on the handle, anyone know
thanks for the info joe, i didnt buy it yet, just bid on it, and the swedish ebay i can just let them know its fake and i wont have to buy it even if i win.
Good news Bjorn. I suggest folks that favor Benchmades spend a little time on their site, and get to know the products; and any time you and I see a knife advertised as a Benchmade for $20 it's too good to be true. Even the beat up originals go for more than that.
yes, i have been on their site for a few days just checking them out,and been on youtube aswell trying to get all the inffo i can. but its hard. and i am trying to figure out when people talk about blue black and gold boxes. i figure the boxes are those colors but are their in different bracket to? hopeing to get my hands on my first benchmade beginning on this week, a mini grip
Bjorn; it is hard to learn about Benchmades sometimes. What I will suggest is going to the the company site: www.Benchmadeforum.com and sign in, there is a lot to learn and as nice a bunch of people as are here on Knifecollector, only more dedicated to that brand.
just got my first blue box today. a benchmade 556 mini griptilian, absolutely adore the knife! although having XL sized hands it was a bit on the small side, i hope there is a regular griptilian in my future. benchmade by the looks of things have great quality control, blade centering is spot on, no blemishes anywhere and fit is finish is excelent. starting to love benchmade:-)
Well I have both of the 940-121 & the 530-111. The 530-111 is definitely a dress knife, jeweled thumb and Axis studs. The 940-121 is still going to see some pocket time, just after I change out of the slacks and button down after work.
810 Osborne CONTEGO, 710 McHenry & Williams and the 581 Barrage. In that order.
To comment on the previous selections. I find the Adamas un-weildly due to the size & weight. The Emissary would be nice, but the price compared to size and materials used don't equal out for me.
Jeff Henry
Dec 4, 2010
Joe Karp
I have two 14205 and two 14210's and think they're among the best Benchmades ever made.
On the new 14210 I just received it's even nicer than the original, the G-10 scales are grippier and have more of a matt finish.
All I can hope is whatever Benchmade plans to replace these with had better be as good as these two models are right now.
2011 is going to be an interesting year with the purchase of Lone Wolf under BM's belt...the LW Defender is a great knife, it's going to be interesting to see what they announce after the Shot Show early into next year.
Dec 5, 2010
Gary Kennedy
Jan 25, 2011
Ronald Franklin
Hello, I just traded for a Benchmade Ares 733-02 Limited Edition # 384 of 500, Winewood handle, New in the Aluminum Box still with the cardboard sleeve still around it, and was wondering if I got beat or not....what's these things worth.
Thanks
Feb 4, 2011
Joe Karp
Feb 4, 2011
Kevin Williams
Apr 18, 2011
Kevin Williams
Apr 19, 2011
Joe Karp
Apr 19, 2011
Kevin Williams
Apr 19, 2011
Joe Karp
Apr 19, 2011
Kevin Williams
Apr 19, 2011
Joe Karp
Nope, not too much. Shop around the various sites (including the Benchmade Forums) and on eBay, they're out there.
One more thing...with Ti handles that show scuffs just by breathing on them I've begun to seek out light users already broken in. Even then these things hold onto their value.
Apr 19, 2011
Jan Carter
Hi everyone,
This feed has been started in the forum and he is not getting any assistance. I thought since he is interested in Benchmade someone here may be able to help? Thanks Ya'll
Benchmade Resistor marked CZ-USA
Jun 26, 2011
Stan T
Jul 6, 2011
MICHAEL MAYFIELD
Hey Stan!! I also have the Bedlam Auto, the fit and finish are great if you like automatic knives. Frankly, I prefer the Onslaught which I have and it's Mini version, both are manual Axis lock with a similar fit and finish.
Stay Sharp
Mike
Jul 6, 2011
Mackenzie Soileau (sebenza100)
Sep 23, 2011
Frank yanez
Sep 30, 2011
Frank yanez
Oct 26, 2011
Frank yanez
I just bought one yippie ki a banchmade rocks!!!!!!!
Nov 25, 2011
Jeremi Lett
My Benchmade knives.
Nov 29, 2011
Billy Oneale
Those are nice Jeremi. I have one of the Pika II that you have in the middle.
Nov 29, 2011
Joe Karp
I like the 910S to the right. I've always been a fan of Tanto blades...here's a pic of my selection:
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i38/joekarp/Benchmades/P1010005-6...[/IMG]
Nice selection Jeremy, the JuJu is a hard to find knife.
Nov 29, 2011
Jeremi Lett
Thanx guys.i am pleased w all of them.joe it seems u have a couple Strykers.That 910s i own has saved my life once.
Nov 29, 2011
Joe Karp
Thanks Jeremy, the CE Stryker's a 910SCG, very rare. If your life was in jeopardy again I'd toss this one at you in a heartbeat. Have a good one!
Nov 29, 2011
björn thompson
hi i found this knife on ebay and was hopeing to get confirmation on wether this is infact a real benchmade or if its a fake, i have never seen a benchmade with the brand stamped on the handle, anyone know
Feb 26, 2012
Joe Karp
Hi Bjorn,
That's not real, it's a Chinese facsimile. Benchmade did not make that knife. Hope it didn't cost you much ca$h.
Joe
Feb 26, 2012
björn thompson
thanks for the info joe, i didnt buy it yet, just bid on it, and the swedish ebay i can just let them know its fake and i wont have to buy it even if i win.
thanks for the quick response
björn
Feb 26, 2012
björn thompson
i thought 20 bucks for a benchmade was to good to be true :-)
Feb 26, 2012
Joe Karp
Good news Bjorn. I suggest folks that favor Benchmades spend a little time on their site, and get to know the products; and any time you and I see a knife advertised as a Benchmade for $20 it's too good to be true. Even the beat up originals go for more than that.
Cheers,
Joe
Feb 26, 2012
björn thompson
yes, i have been on their site for a few days just checking them out,and been on youtube aswell trying to get all the inffo i can. but its hard. and i am trying to figure out when people talk about blue black and gold boxes. i figure the boxes are those colors but are their in different bracket to? hopeing to get my hands on my first benchmade beginning on this week, a mini grip
Feb 26, 2012
Joe Karp
Bjorn; it is hard to learn about Benchmades sometimes. What I will suggest is going to the the company site: www.Benchmadeforum.com and sign in, there is a lot to learn and as nice a bunch of people as are here on Knifecollector, only more dedicated to that brand.
Feb 26, 2012
björn thompson
joe: gotta check that out, thanks for the tip
Feb 26, 2012
björn thompson
just got my first blue box today. a benchmade 556 mini griptilian, absolutely adore the knife! although having XL sized hands it was a bit on the small side, i hope there is a regular griptilian in my future. benchmade by the looks of things have great quality control, blade centering is spot on, no blemishes anywhere and fit is finish is excelent. starting to love benchmade:-)
Feb 28, 2012
Chris Stookey
Mar 23, 2012
Frank yanez
Good Luck Bjorn May your benchmade collection be many.Here is my benchmade part of my collection.What do you think?
May 6, 2012
Jan Carter
Does Benchmade make a knife that would be good for the article?
http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/you-choose-the-tactical...
May 6, 2012
Joe Karp
Hi Frank, that collection, including the PCC/Sampson models is anyone's version of a prize. Very Nice!
May 6, 2012
Frank yanez
Thank you joe for the kind words.
May 26, 2012
Jim Lucier
got it!
Aug 6, 2012
Billy Oneale
Aug 6, 2012
Billy Oneale
Aug 6, 2012
Brad T.
I am loving my new 810. So much so it has made me put the 760BK back in the Brag Bag
Aug 27, 2012
Brad T.
Picking up my 940-121 on the 9/6. Would like a 530-111 Pardue, I'll keep looking.
Aug 27, 2012
Joe Karp
I would also love to see the 530-111, if that's what it's called. I still own my first BKC product, a 530 in 440C and carry it regularly still.
Aug 27, 2012
Brad T.
530-111 Pardue GoldClass - Damasteel Blade and Carbon fiber scales..mmmm a nice Modern dress knife. Would go well with my business attire.
Aug 28, 2012
Brad T.
Well I have both of the 940-121 & the 530-111. The 530-111 is definitely a dress knife, jeweled thumb and Axis studs. The 940-121 is still going to see some pocket time, just after I change out of the slacks and button down after work.
Oct 8, 2012
Russ Brown
I am selling my duplicate Gold Class Benchmades. All NEW and have never left the safe they are in now.
I have a 812-101 $400, 875-101 $525, 890-111 $300, 525-111 $450, 1000-101 $900, 940-121 $325 and a 42-101 $1300.
PLUS SHIPPING UPS only
Pictures available upon emailed request.
email me russ@ammoonly.com
Dec 4, 2012
Connor flanagan
Dec 22, 2012
Joe Karp
Among the current line: I would offer the 710 McHenry, 581 and 470 Osborne models.
Jan 7, 2013
Brad T.
810 Osborne CONTEGO, 710 McHenry & Williams and the 581 Barrage. In that order.
To comment on the previous selections. I find the Adamas un-weildly due to the size & weight. The Emissary would be nice, but the price compared to size and materials used don't equal out for me.
Jan 8, 2013