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New Vex 10751

geocyclist

January 30, 2013 03:37

I did miss something in the forum? I found this today [Per the Terms of Service at the bottom of every page-- dealer advertisement and linking is prohibited. Thanks.]

The price got my eye first. Then I had to figure out how it locked once I noticed no axis lock.

Don't know anything about the steel, but for this price it has my attention. Maybe not an EDC piece, but I can see it in the glove box as a backup. Might get one just to finally try a tanto as well.

Who knows anything about the steel?

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something

January 30, 2013 03:42
It's not new... it's actually a discontinued red class (made in China, I think).

The steel is Chinese made - I think it's supposed to be similar to AUS8 or something of the sort.
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michaelm466

January 30, 2013 03:48
I used to have the drop point version, I really liked mine actually, very solid liner lock. The steel as "something" mentioned is equivalent to AUS-8 or 8cr13 as used on Spyderco's tenacious line, decent edge holding, stainless, very easy to sharpen.
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apbt

January 30, 2013 05:15
quote:

Originally posted by something:
It's not new... it's actually a discontinued red class (made in China, I think).

+1

I'm sure it's just some old new stock KW came across. That happens from time to time.
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drforthingtonpringles

February 04, 2013 06:45
It's the old VEX and it has a number of positive features. I still have one of each and am glad I do.

BTW- Everyone says that China steel 8Cr14MoV, 8Cr13MoV is similar to AUS-8. In my experience AUS-8 is far superior.
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benchmade

February 04, 2013 17:27
quote:

Originally posted by Dr Forthington Pringles:
It's the old VEX and it has a number of positive features. I still have one of each and am glad I do.

BTW- Everyone says that China steel 8Cr14MoV, 8Cr13MoV is similar to AUS-8. In my experience AUS-8 is far superior.

FYI- Be careful of counterfeit versions coming out of China after the fact. I think I recognize the fake hand and knife display, which is prominent on a website that has nothing but counterfeits and replicas.
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drforthingtonpringles

February 18, 2013 04:04
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Originally posted by Benchmade:
FYI- Be careful of counterfeit versions coming out of China after the fact. I think I recognize the fake hand and knife display, which is prominent on a website that has nothing but counterfeits and replicas.

Always a good point in reference to counterfeit Benchmade’s.

I do want to assure you that I took those photos myself using real Benchmade Vexes and one of the many severed body parts I have lying around the house.

Those Vex knives are built like tanks.
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bigoldboy

February 18, 2013 16:11
Vex is a great knife.
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loonybin

February 18, 2013 17:36
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Originally posted by Dr Forthington Pringles:
I took those photos myself using real Benchmade Vexes and one of the many severed body parts I have lying around the house.

That just sounds so wrong...

Did you use the Vex to sever the body parts?
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