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georgeb

March 05, 2013 14:57

Received my 162 yesterday and I'm liking this one a whole lot. Massive piece of s30v for sure.Very comfortable in hand and I have small hands.The shealth is also outstanding,tho I'm not sure what I would use the D ring for. I can see myself edc'ing this one.

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13 comments

bigoldboy

March 05, 2013 15:56
the D ring is for a dangler type carry I will get one to keep in the motorhome.
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trdoffroad

March 05, 2013 17:17
I like my 162 also , the sheath is my favorite of my fixed blades! Knife is very well balanced!
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painstakinglymeticulous

March 05, 2013 17:30
I still prefer the 201. I handled one and was 90% ready to purchase it, and the fact that it had no jimping turned me off.. When you're hunting/skinning, u want that extra grip.. I have way too many fixed blades anyway, enough for life.. Sometimes all you need (even when hunting) is a good quality folder.. Just my 2 cents

That thick slab of S30V is nice though!
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trdoffroad

March 05, 2013 18:19
My thoughts exactly when I first handled the 162, no jimping! Although with it being so thick and flat I have gotten used to it! Plus the price was right for that much s30V , G10 , and leather! My 147bk feels better in my hand though but I prefer bushcrafter when camping with the kids!
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zpstl321

March 05, 2013 18:23
I ordered one too, but I haven't received it yet.
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painstakinglymeticulous

March 05, 2013 19:09
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Originally posted by TRDoffroad:
I prefer bushcrafter when camping with the kids!

Good point, it still makes for a great outdoor knife, might end up getting one, love that ultra thick S30V.. I will prob cut the D-ring off though, I have no real use for it
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trdoffroad

March 05, 2013 19:24
I hang the knife up by the D-ring sometimes. So try it in the field some before you cut it off , you may find another use for it too! P.M. , I think you will like it !
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painstakinglymeticulous

March 05, 2013 20:31
Will do! The ergos feel good too, do I save for a folder or a fixed..
Hmm
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otacon

March 05, 2013 21:47
the 162 is the shizz, I love mine and carry

im cutting my d ring off. The flint loop hold a flashlight clip real well
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thepunisher

March 06, 2013 00:03
thx for the review.

gotta pick one up.
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georgeb

March 06, 2013 00:27
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the D ring is for a dangler type carry

I did not think of it that way and I have now found a place to hang it by the D ring when it's not on my belt.

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Knife is very well balanced

I too like the balance of the knife.

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the fact that it had no jimping turned me off

I wanted jimping and a blood groove but I wasn't going to let that be a deal breaker.I'll find another knife to scratch that itch.

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the 162 is the shizz

I agree and the more I use it the more I like it.
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po

March 07, 2013 16:54
You really cannot beat the value of a Seifert designed high-end Benchmade fixed blade knife. Quality doesn't get any higher in a user-grade knife, and the price doesn't get any better.
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georgeb

March 08, 2013 07:19
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You really cannot beat the value of a Seifert designed high-end Benchmade fixed blade knife. Quality doesn't get any higher in a user-grade knife, and the price doesn't get any better

So true. The 162 is a lot of knife for the money. I know I will be buying or trading for one or two more.
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