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761 Titanium Framelock

benchmadepr

November 17, 2014 22:01

761 Titanium Framelock
- Modified utility drop point blade
- Premium M390 stainless steel blade (60-62HRC)
- Titanium handles and clip with sandblasted and oiled finish
- Stainless steel barrel spacers
- Thrust bearing washers
- MSRP: $390

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45 comments

dbiii

November 17, 2014 22:10
Wow! She's a beaut!
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kirbysdl

November 17, 2014 22:23
Ooh, thrust-bearing washers. Wonder if we can get some info on how that works. Has that feature been used in other knives before?
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applerod

November 18, 2014 00:37
What are the weight and length(s)?
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bmkjason

November 18, 2014 00:42
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Originally posted by Applerod:
What are the weight and length(s)?

Weight: 4.36 oz
Blade length 3.73"
Open length: 8.60"

And as far as I know, it's our first use of bearings outside of the Marlowe Bali (Model 53).
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kirbysdl

November 18, 2014 00:46
I'll be there with bells on when this one goes Axis lock. (pleeeeease?
)
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dj

November 18, 2014 00:49
When does it go to market ??
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charloosi

November 18, 2014 02:05
Ooh been a while since a knife has caught my eye. I'll be keeping my eye on this one.
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acar

November 18, 2014 02:43
Nice!
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myker

November 18, 2014 04:49
The clip is on the wrong end...

Add the Axis

Sold
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muaddib

November 18, 2014 08:05
i'm pumped it's framelock. BM needed another model like this
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billhammer

November 18, 2014 09:51
Really nice looking, but won't buy as not dual opening thumb studs. Should add option to switch clip to tip up. Regards to all Bill
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kirbysdl

November 18, 2014 16:15
quote:

Originally posted by kirbysdl:
when this one goes Axis lock.

quote:

Originally posted by MYKER:
Add the Axis

quote:

Originally posted by Bill Hammer:
won't buy as not dual opening thumb studs.

This is unabashedly a knife designed for righties from the get-go. I realize that most people are right-handed, and Benchmade is already the most lefty-friendly knife maker out there with their heavy use of the Axis lock. I just hope this eventually gets "Strykerized" with the addition of an ambidextrous model.
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bmkjason

November 18, 2014 19:02
quote:

Originally posted by dj:
When does it go to market ??

Very soon.
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dj

November 19, 2014 01:03
quote:

Originally posted by BMK Jason:

quote:

Originally posted by dj:
When does it go to market ??

Very soon.

I was hoping so
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bmkjason

November 19, 2014 16:59
quote:

Originally posted by dj:

quote:

Originally posted by BMK Jason:

quote:

Originally posted by dj:
When does it go to market ??

Very soon.

I was hoping so

Well then, you are in luck, good sir.

Haha!
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bbrewster

November 19, 2014 17:31
Any word on whether it has a lockface insert to reduce wear on the titanium lock?
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techdoc

November 20, 2014 05:09
Any chance someone from Benchmade could post a full picture of the lock side?
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sonnyc 2

November 20, 2014 06:05
Flipper, hardened lock-face, S90V, in a Mini version, PLEASE!
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jerry

November 21, 2014 02:53
Awesome looking knife. Too bad I'm a lefty.
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dj

November 21, 2014 03:03
quote:

Originally posted by Benchmade_PR:
761 Titanium Framelock
- Modified utility drop point blade
- Premium M390 stainless steel blade (60-62HRC)
- Titanium handles and clip with sandblasted and oiled finish
- Stainless steel barrel spacers
- Thrust bearing washers
- MSRP: $390

Just to put the pic on this page .........LOL
I,ll definitely try one
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neuro

November 21, 2014 04:13
Seems quite pricey. Almost double the retail cost of the 760 (M4 Ti framelock).
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skywalker

November 21, 2014 04:36
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Originally posted by Jerry:
Awesome looking knife. Too bad I'm a lefty.

Yup... I'm in the same boat. Been looking for something roughly Seb-class with better (harder) steel. Slysz Bowie looks good if a little wide. 761 is looking perfect but you can't even open the darn thing with your left thumb.
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theseeker

November 22, 2014 02:58
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Originally posted by MYKER:
The clip is on the wrong end...

Add the Axis

Sold

Just put the clip on the correct end, tip up and I will buy it.
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skirmishfan

November 22, 2014 13:13
The 760 with identical material scales and comparable M4 blade steel but also having Bob Lum's name on it was 100 bucks less. Also the 790 Subrosa with Lerch design, S30v and titanium scales was 100 bucks less even with assist and machining on the scales. Just wondering why a non collaboration knife is at this price point. Nice design and material choices though.
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dj

November 23, 2014 04:56
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Originally posted by muad'dib:
i'm pumped it's framelock. BM needed another model like this

Absolutely .....
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dingo

November 25, 2014 17:59
Fixed it...

Nothing a little elbow grease and the proper application of drill bits and taps won't cure.
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neuro

November 26, 2014 01:11
I like it Dingo. I'd buy one if they looked like that.
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techdoc

November 26, 2014 16:26
That looks great Dingo. What would you charge for the tip-up carry holes and anodize?
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dclark

November 28, 2014 21:36
Was in the local Gunshop this afternoon, they had one in stock. Looked pretty slick.
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thirty900

November 29, 2014 17:05
Slick is right -- the 761 is smoother than my Sebs, ZTs and the Spyderco Bowie.

That said, I agree with those who take issue with the clip and the price. And why just one thumb stud? That's a little too Sebish.

BM offers a terrific selection of minis. A sub-three-inch 761 would almost make me forget how much I'd like to see this model with a flipper!
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