590 Boost folder
Just got this in the other day and am really liking this so far, as most know me, I run through knives far to often and at great velocity as well, not a good trait but I think it is a shared phenomenon amongst most all of us on BladeForums.
First some spec's
Closed length: approx. 4 3/4"
Weight: approx. 4.59 oz (taken from Blade HQ site)
Blade steel: S30v
Blade length: 3.7"
Blade thickness: a hair over 3mm
Blade width: a hair over 1"
Thickness at edge bevel: approx. .021" ground fairly thin
Handle scales a combination of soft durometer polymer and hard polymer, over stainless liners that are drilled out to reduce the weight.
Handle thickness approx. .7" beefy
From spine to center area of guard section a hair under 1"
overall makes for a very comfortable handle to grip without forcing you into a one position type grip.
Blade shape, I wasn't so keen on this almost spear point blade shape, liking a more direct point, but this point seems a good compromise of good piercing and strength.
Sharp, this rascal arrived blistering sharp, Benchmade has really come a ways in what the are sending out lately, I was impressed by it's cutting ability right out of the box.
Clip, deep pocket carry, two options, left or right handed tip up only, which I prefer anyways.
The clip did not have a lot of retention, so I've found the best way to remedy that is to remove it, spin it around so the long end is hanging off the end of the handle, put the screws back in again so it will hold the clip in place and then "CAREFULLY" bend the long end down with your hand, no need of pliers, just gently press down so it will then drop lower. Re-install the clip and it should have a much tighter grip now. So you are using the handle to hold the one end while you bend.
The spine of the handle has a sliding switch that will lock the blade in place while in your pocket, since this has a robust spring assist, mine really flies out hard and fast with a strong lockup that can take a little to release but better than the alternative. The lock also works while the blade is open to help prevent any accidental closures, a plus I think. But the assist spring also helps to keep that blade out of the handle too. Which brings me to the part where I miss being able to pull the axis lock back and snapping the blade shut, can't do that with this one, well, unless you are Arnold S, then maybe you might have a shot at it.
Here are a few images, I installed a bob tail fob of my own making with a Celtic bead sandwiched between two diamond knots.
IMG_6653 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
IMG_6655 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
IMG_6656 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
Handle has a nice radius to the scales, making for a sure grip wet or dry
IMG_6657 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
Sliding lock on the spine, shown in the Open position, slide it forward to protect what's yours while in your pocket, and also slide forward during use to prevent accidental closings
IMG_6658 by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
As I say, I am liking this one a lot so far, certainly has potential to stick around for at least a little while.
G2
First some spec's
Closed length: approx. 4 3/4"
Weight: approx. 4.59 oz (taken from Blade HQ site)
Blade steel: S30v
Blade length: 3.7"
Blade thickness: a hair over 3mm
Blade width: a hair over 1"
Thickness at edge bevel: approx. .021" ground fairly thin
Handle scales a combination of soft durometer polymer and hard polymer, over stainless liners that are drilled out to reduce the weight.
Handle thickness approx. .7" beefy
From spine to center area of guard section a hair under 1"
overall makes for a very comfortable handle to grip without forcing you into a one position type grip.
Blade shape, I wasn't so keen on this almost spear point blade shape, liking a more direct point, but this point seems a good compromise of good piercing and strength.
Sharp, this rascal arrived blistering sharp, Benchmade has really come a ways in what the are sending out lately, I was impressed by it's cutting ability right out of the box.
Clip, deep pocket carry, two options, left or right handed tip up only, which I prefer anyways.
The clip did not have a lot of retention, so I've found the best way to remedy that is to remove it, spin it around so the long end is hanging off the end of the handle, put the screws back in again so it will hold the clip in place and then "CAREFULLY" bend the long end down with your hand, no need of pliers, just gently press down so it will then drop lower. Re-install the clip and it should have a much tighter grip now. So you are using the handle to hold the one end while you bend.
The spine of the handle has a sliding switch that will lock the blade in place while in your pocket, since this has a robust spring assist, mine really flies out hard and fast with a strong lockup that can take a little to release but better than the alternative. The lock also works while the blade is open to help prevent any accidental closures, a plus I think. But the assist spring also helps to keep that blade out of the handle too. Which brings me to the part where I miss being able to pull the axis lock back and snapping the blade shut, can't do that with this one, well, unless you are Arnold S, then maybe you might have a shot at it.
Here are a few images, I installed a bob tail fob of my own making with a Celtic bead sandwiched between two diamond knots.
Handle has a nice radius to the scales, making for a sure grip wet or dry
Sliding lock on the spine, shown in the Open position, slide it forward to protect what's yours while in your pocket, and also slide forward during use to prevent accidental closings
As I say, I am liking this one a lot so far, certainly has potential to stick around for at least a little while.
G2
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Thanks for the review. I really like mine. It is one of the few folding knives that actually feels like a work knife to me. 0 -
I agree, it just works and works well 
G20 -
Glad you like it! Love the pics btw! 0 -
Thanks sir, yes, it is very solid no nonsense kind of folder, just great !
and thanks on the compliment, love taking photos
G20 -
Had a fellow at work look it over, he was impressed with the overall look and feel but was put off by the handle material, claiming that in rough use, grease/oil/stuff, it would degrade quickly, while I won't see work like that, at least not frequently, I am not sure if this material would have problems like that?
PS this is one of the first Benchmade that I feel would cut as well as the ones in the Benchmade testing videos, very toothy sharp edge on this!
G20 -
A few shots in hand taken today,
BM950 _ by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
BM950_ by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
BM950- by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
BM950-_ by GaryWGraley, on Flickr
Really nice to use this folder,
G20
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