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Request for knives to test

loonybin

March 28, 2013 22:29

I haven't seen a Contego, Rift, or Presidio tested, and these are definitely meant for hard use. Also, the 581 Barrage would be good to see as well, to see how your M390 holds up. Would you mind testing these, please?

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nosuchagency

March 29, 2013 14:08
lb, they've tested the 520. the thread is down toward bottom of 1st page.

agreed on the contego.
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jonadz

March 29, 2013 14:29
3550 please! I mean I've "tested" it for a decade now but you have fancier toys!
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sig123b

March 29, 2013 16:14
If possible I too would very much like to see the Rift & Contego tested. These are two of my favorite BM's and I'd really like to see how they hold up.

Thanks!
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georgeb

March 29, 2013 17:56
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Originally posted by sig123b:
If possible I too would very much like to see the Rift & Contego tested. These are two of my favorite BM's and I'd really like to see how they hold up.

Thanks!

Me too
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lightning

March 29, 2013 20:59
You know what I'd love to see?

Some comparison testing of different blade steels; edge retention, ductility, and impact/chipping resistance.

Say 3 or 4 different steels, but all the same knife and grind. Perhaps a 551 with blades of 154CM, S30V, M390, and M4...

Now that would definitely get my attention
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djsportland

March 29, 2013 23:35
I want to see a 62, 32 or 51, and 53.
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painstakinglymeticulous

March 30, 2013 03:55
1) 810 plain edge
2) 710 plain edge
3) Ritter Grip

Thanks!
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raisa

March 30, 2013 04:04
How about one real test,in cutting direction,not against axis lock but stop pin.
Just thinking loud.
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deathofallthings

March 30, 2013 05:28
That's true... I'd wager that the stop pin on a lot of knives is weaker than the axis bar.
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skimo

March 31, 2013 08:20
We all know the 3550 is a BA knife.. like you I have over a decade of use backing that model. Only replaced a few springs.
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ovidiucotiga

April 14, 2013 10:26
Barrage m390 would be nice for a test.
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hairlesstwinkie

April 25, 2013 19:25
Test for the 746 and/or 741. I've been curious about how the thin blade would hold up. It'll be great if you do both the 154CM and D2.
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diamond

May 02, 2013 07:28
How about the iconic 710 or a Rift? Don't think we've seen those yet
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theoneandonly

May 02, 2013 20:09
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Originally posted by Hairlesstwinkie:
Test for the 746 and/or 741. I've been curious about how the thin blade would hold up. It'll be great if you do both the 154CM and D2.

Thin blades? How bout the 530? I love mine, maybe I'll do my own test!
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hairlesstwinkie

May 03, 2013 02:14
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Originally posted by THEONEANDONLY:

quote:

Originally posted by Hairlesstwinkie:
Test for the 746 and/or 741. I've been curious about how the thin blade would hold up. It'll be great if you do both the 154CM and D2.

Thin blades? How bout the 530? I love mine, maybe I'll do my own test!

I wouldn't mind seeing that myself. Please do!
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sig123b

May 04, 2013 20:23
Now that you've already done my favorite I guess we can go down the line. Test for the 746 and/or 741 would be very interesting. I've always wondered how the thin blade would hold up. I have one and love it but often wonder about the thinness of the blade.

Next in line would be two of my all time favorites, the Rift & 710. Both are such popular knives it would be great to see them tested. I'm sure it would be impressive but it's so nice to see it for yourself.

Thanks again for doing all these tests!
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professor

May 21, 2013 19:03
I would absolutely LOVE to see either the mini Bone Collector or mini Presidio tested. I EDC a mini BC, and would love to know how the thinner liners fare against the CATRA's lock failure test. I'd love also to see how the mini BC's D2 cuts the various materials and stands up against the wedge battoning.

Nothing like seeing your EDC put to the test!

Thanks a million for these tests.

Prof.
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reinan

July 22, 2013 15:50
Anyone consider an edge holding comparison between the 3 readily available 551 blade steels? I'd love to see some data on s30v vs d2 in the same blade design.
RE
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minkeyman

July 23, 2013 12:57
I agree with those who suggested making 551 blades out of different steels to see the differences. I would like to add that 440C would be good to see in the mix.

I know some steel snobs won't like that, but in my opinion, it's one of the best all arounders out there, especially when price is considered. That's what I'm using for most of my customs.
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geocyclist

August 08, 2013 02:36
Just watched the 2550 Mini Reflex test video. Saw the "open stop impact test" (where you stab the knife into oak like a hatchet).

I would love to see this test on an Infidel, stabbing straight into an oak block, then hammer it in more to test lock strength in a straight ahead stabbing motion.
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kyle915

September 16, 2013 00:57
Would like to see a 9101 auto Stryker it happens to be my EDC or an infidel that would be cool as well.
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theoneandonly

September 17, 2013 16:54
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Originally posted by Kyle915:
Would like to see a 9101 auto Stryker it happens to be my EDC or an infidel that would be cool as well.

second on the infidel, c'mon Peter! let's see what they got!
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swordinthestone

October 29, 2013 16:16
I'm new to this forum and recently got my first Benchmade, a 15030-1 mini Bone Collector. It has become my edc, and I would love to see it tested, thanks.
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Puukko

October 26, 2018 15:10
I would like to see your Puukko 200 test.
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