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710-144

bigred981

November 21, 2014 19:15

Patented Axis® lock mechanism
Modified clip-point blade with ambidextrous thumb-stud opener
Chad Nichols Boomerang Damascus with hand convexed and polished edge
Hand blended and contoured carbon fiber handles with Chad Nichols Boomerang MokuTi bolsters
Heat colored stainless steel liners, barrel spacers and hardware
Custom hand painted anodized titanium clip
Limited Edition 75 pieces
MSRP: $1400

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24 comments

keyman

November 21, 2014 19:36
Wow!

That is freakin' awesome!
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patrick

November 21, 2014 21:14
What he said.
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po

November 21, 2014 22:49
You know...I might just sell every other Benchmade I own just to buy one of those. Well, not EVERY Benchmade...but as many as it takes.
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trailboss

November 21, 2014 23:22
That's pretty cool...and only 75 of them made.
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fastjan

November 21, 2014 23:31
I've spent that much for rifles before, but that would be a new record for a knife.
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jpm2

November 21, 2014 23:53
quote:

Originally posted by fastjan:
I've spent that much for rifles before, but that would be a new record for a knife.

I spent that much just for the parts to build a pistol, in 1997.
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different

November 21, 2014 23:59
Anyone planning on making theirs into a user?
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georgeb

November 22, 2014 00:31
Very nice indeed.
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sre1

November 22, 2014 01:29
quote:

Originally posted by different:
Anyone planning on making theirs into a user?

Actually, yes, I was...until I saw the weight. 3.5 oz. (+/-) over a stock 710. I don't like to EDC much over 5 oz. in my pocket.

That clip would sure look nice hangin' out my pocket, though.
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fastjan

November 22, 2014 03:41
quote:

Originally posted by sre1:

quote:

Originally posted by different:
Anyone planning on making theirs into a user?

Actually, yes, I was...until I saw the weight. 3.5 oz. (+/-) over a stock 710. I don't like to EDC much over 5 oz. in my pocket.

That clip would sure look nice hangin' out my pocket, though.

Same here, Sre. I actually consider the standard 710 at 4.6 oz. to be a good maximum weight for carry. 5.0 is fine too, but some of the heavy folders weigh me down.
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neuro

November 22, 2014 03:54
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Custom hand painted anodized titanium clip

what exactly does that mean?
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sre1

November 22, 2014 04:51
quote:

Originally posted by fastjan:
...I actually consider the standard 710 at 4.6 oz. to be a good maximum weight for carry.

For EDC, that's about my max. My 805.5 (w/real ivory scales) still comes in under 5 oz., which reminds me...it's about that time of year when I put the ivory back on.
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fastjan

November 22, 2014 15:48
Sre1, those 805-1/2 scales would look nice on one of my 806's. My first piano when I was a kid had real elephant ivory keys. Back in those days a lot of the older pianos had ivory. Plastics were just a bad dream we hadn't had yet. I mean, yes, there was plenty of plastic around, but nothing like it later became. It seems like about mid to late 1960's that Chevy Impala dashboards and tons of car parts went to straight plastic. Anyway...your ivory scales are way nice!
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patrick

November 22, 2014 16:58
Wait...so the only reason you wouldnt carry is because of the few, Oh zee's?...ok

I wont be carrying it because.. I wont have it..(not this year, anyway)

Never get tired of seeing those Ivory's, Sre1...sure like to tickle those..
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trailboss

November 22, 2014 17:17
I wouldn't carry it because I have a difficult enough time using a $250-$300 knife. That's about my threshold for users.
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ekwan

November 23, 2014 17:48
Hubba Hubba...Not gonna lie, this one looks very nice.
But dang.. Only 75.
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po

November 23, 2014 23:47
Well, if I had one, I'd carry it. I'd be pretty careful with it, but I'd carry it.

I have some pretty heavy folders. The weight doesn't bother me unless I'm wearing really lightweight clothing, which I frequently do in the summer...but the weight of a 710 wouldn't bother me unless the handle was solid SS or something.

But it's just wishful thinking...I'll probably not be able to acquire one with such a small run.
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sonnyc 2

November 24, 2014 01:13
VERY impressive!
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fastjan

November 24, 2014 02:06
quote:

Originally posted by Trailboss:
I wouldn't carry it because I have a difficult enough time using a $250-$300 knife. That's about my threshold for users.

Ditto... I have several that were between $250 and $300 that went right in my pocket, but the ones that set me back over $300 never get carried.
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mobilefirelord

November 24, 2014 03:49
I think a gorgeous knife such as this would be sitting inside as "safe queen" Yeah, $300 is the limit for user for me at this point.

When there are D2 version and M390 for less than $200, I would carry them instead. Unless I am showing off to fellow enthusiast, but would carry in a case / brag bag, etc.
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charloosi

November 24, 2014 19:39
Dang real nice, but I think I'll hold off on buying knives $400+ from now on.

Any sign of a full carbon fiber scale 710 to come out in the future? Probably the one knife that I would love to see.
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billhammer

November 24, 2014 23:01
Agreed 710 M390CF PRICED LIKED THE 940-1 hard to pass up
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michaelp 2

January 18, 2016 02:15
I NEED TO CLEAR SOMETHING UP!! The BENCHMADE 710-144 weigh's 144 Grams. Some web sit's have the 144 weighing in @ over 7 oz's it's really 5.10 oz's. I've weighed both stock @ 134 grams the 710-143 @ 143 grams and the 710-144 @ 144.
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sre1

January 19, 2016 13:41
quote:

Originally posted by michael p:
I NEED TO CLEAR SOMETHING UP!! The BENCHMADE 710-144 weigh's 144 Grams. Some web sit's have the 144 weighing in @ over 7 oz's it's really 5.10 oz's. I've weighed both stock @ 134 grams the 710-143 @ 143 grams and the 710-144 @ 144.

Thanks for the info! That's something (7+ ounce weight) that I noticed real quick and wondered why it weighed so much. Ain't no way I would carry a 7 oz. folder.

And welcome to the Forum!
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