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484 thumb stud?

mizzo

February 23, 2016 14:38

Hey all, am looking to get a 484, but have concern on all the comments on the thumb stud catching and opening blade on retrieval of pocket. Is this a real concern or Just me. Sorry if this has been addressed as I searched for answer first. Thank you.

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thepunisher

February 23, 2016 23:36
I have had no issues -- but i am sure if it did happen a different thumb stud could fix the problem ---
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fox184

February 23, 2016 23:39
I have had zero issues and I've been carrying my 484 for several weeks now. Great knife!
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fastjan

February 24, 2016 02:06
I had some issues with the thumb studs opening my knife almost like a "Wave" feature. Like Punisher said, another thumb stud that would work better wouldn't be hard to find. Maybe one off a 940 or a Grip would do.
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mizzo

February 24, 2016 03:57
I thank you for the responses very much, I went down to shop today and tried one out, and I did see why some might have this happen....so I went home with a 808 loco and 553, What a beast of a knife the 808 is. If Benchmade would change or offer another style stud or if I could just put stud on one side I would buy the 484 in a heartbeat, but will still pick one up some day probably knowing me. Again thank you all for the help.
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mizzo

February 24, 2016 04:06
From what I have gathered in research on this knife is the thumb stud hole is smaller then any other Benchmade making stud replacment from another BM not possible??
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fox184

February 24, 2016 04:57
The thumb stud on mine worked very well at opening a jar of canned pickles tonight.
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