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Does Benchmade plan to continue using M390 in more models?.

mashguy

February 12, 2014 02:13

I recently had the Benchmade 810 with M390 blade but I just couldn't get used to all the jimping.

I never got to use it and want to try M390 out and wondered if Benchmade is still planning on using M390 for quite awhile?.

I'm not really a fan of the few models with M390 they have now, so I am hoping they will bring some new stuff out, or even old designs using it.

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patrick

February 12, 2014 02:26
I hope so.

Had a 710 in M390...gone. (single tear)

Missed the 730 in the steel.

Either of those would hold me over for sure.
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ghostlead3r

February 12, 2014 03:50
i wish they would use the S90V from the 940-1 on more blades
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djsportland

February 12, 2014 03:51
I would bet yes
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diamond

February 12, 2014 12:05
M390 is my favorite steel offering from BM
It looks like they will keep using it.

Can't wait for the 940-1 to try out S90V? And it's promising that it is in the line as a production model and not just a limited run
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po

February 14, 2014 04:13
It's wonderful stuff. Seems like dream steel to me, tougher and more wear resistant than S30V, and easier to sharpen. It's like sharpening 420 or something, the way the stuff responds to the stone.
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mashguy

February 14, 2014 04:48
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Originally posted by Po:
It's wonderful stuff. Seems like dream steel to me, tougher and more wear resistant than S30V, and easier to sharpen. It's like sharpening 420 or something, the way the stuff responds to the stone.

That's weird. I keep hearing different things. Some people say it is easy to sharpen, and others say its hard
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po

February 14, 2014 07:04
Really?

I think it sharpens quicker than D-2, and you don't have to strop over and over to polish the edge like you do with S30V. I think it is a lot easier than either to sharpen.
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mashguy

February 14, 2014 07:19
It would be a dream come true if Benchmade would do another run of the 805 and 806 with the stock black scales with M390
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jraysp

February 14, 2014 16:03
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Originally posted by mashguy:
It would be a dream come true if Benchmade would do another run of the 805 and 806 with the stock black scales with M390

Mmmm Im with you here! Wouldnt that be great. I love the 806-1101's I have. But something all black would be cool.

Im all for more LE M390 knives.
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mobilefirelord

February 18, 2014 20:33
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Originally posted by Po:
Really?

I think it sharpens quicker than D-2, and you don't have to strop over and over to polish the edge like you do with S30V. I think it is a lot easier than either to sharpen.

+1 for sure.

MFL
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