Mini Reflex Pre-Lock
I have a Mini Reflex automatic with no blade slide lock. I've had it almost 20 years. I can't find any others like it to attempt to date it. It also does not have the model number under the butterfly logo, but the design and size is definitely Mini Reflex. Can anyone provide a date range for when the push button automatic Mini Reflex was made without the sliding lock? Thanks in advance.
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Hey Man,
I also have one - it's the Mini Reflex LEO (Law Enforcement Officer edition). There aren't many around. Mine is from 1998, but I believe they were made earlier.
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Here’s my LEO Mini Reflex - it’s my current EDC for light duty tasks.
….and another shot next to a 4400bk, a 407S, and a 427sbk for size reference. I like some more than others, but I like em all
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Welcome to the forum MidnightMarauder!
Nice collection!
Hope to see you posting more here!
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Thank you!
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From the 1995-1996 catalog. Looks like the first year
Also nice knives MidnightMarauder, looks like you have a type
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Excellent ....... Thank y'all so much. So, it's a 2500 Mini Reflex. Thanks for the snapshot of the specs.
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Thanks tu - definitely have a type
I do love my push button autos, and the older models sure do appeal to me.
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[@mention:673489563795465984] posted:
Thanks tu - definitely have a type
I do love my push button autos, and the older models sure do appeal to me.
Ever get a chance to try the HK Entourage? That & the Rukus are probably my 2 favorite push button Benchmades
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Ever get a chance to try the HK Entourage? That & the Rukus are probably my 2 favorite push button Benchmades
You know...I haven't ever tried the HK, but it looks great. It's funny you mentioned the Rukus - I have a 9400sbk in my cart at DLT from last night. I was going to get it since it looks pretty sick and the ergos look really nice.
I'm also talking to Tom Veff to get Veff serrations put onto my Casbah 4400 and my Vallation 407. I think the Veff serrations on the 407 will make the blade look pretty slick. I'm on the hunt HARD for a Reflex 2000, but I don't know if I'll ever find one.
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Ever get a chance to try the HK Entourage? That & the Rukus are probably my 2 favorite push button Benchmades
Wow...I just took a look at my 8600 and I don't know why I never saw it before - the profile is almost spot on with the Rukus II ergos once you shave off the backend.
Whelp...Ordering a Rukus II now...ya gotta do what ya gotta do
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Yeah, many shared design points between the Rukus and the Bedlam. A 1-1/2" area around the pivot/lock seems to be identical to me.
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[@mention:589599268366244285] posted:
Yeah, many shared design points between the Rukus and the Bedlam. A 1-1/2" area around the pivot/lock seems to be identical to me.
Only difficulty is right hand opening & left handed me
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That’s a nice collection, MidnightMarauder! I think I’ve seen that particular Mini Reflex somewhere before…..
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[@mention:589599268366323657] posted:
That’s a nice collection, MidnightMarauder! I think I’ve seen that particular Mini Reflex somewhere before…..
Awwww yeah… sweet brother Numsi!!!
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Only difficulty is right hand opening & left handed me
Remedied by the axis assist version of the Rukus, if you can find one and stand market prices. They seem to be coming back down a bit in recent years though.
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[@mention:589599268366244285] posted:
Remedied by the axis assist version of the Rukus, if you can find one and stand market prices. They seem to be coming back down a bit in recent years though.
...and also remedied by the APB 6800 or 665 with the ambidextrous lock! Which I just ordered...
Cue the Joe Exotic "I will never recover from this financially" meme...
I made a rule to only buy a knife once my previous knife had arrived. One knife at a time. I made this rule last night. It lasted until today. But I'll have more fun pics to post here soon!
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It sounds like your addiction is becoming worse now that you're here on the forum MM.
There is no cure for knife addiction! 😂
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[@mention:589880809437764246] posted:
It sounds like your addiction is becoming worse now that you're here on the forum MM.
There is no cure for knife addiction! 😂
It is definitely becoming worse! And to compound matters, I went down the flashlight rabbit hole, so now I have a full-blown knife addiction with a blossoming flashlight addiction lol
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Oh, he’s already getting in deep….
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[@mention:673489563795465984] posted:
It is definitely becoming worse! And to compound matters, I went down the flashlight rabbit hole, so now I have a full-blown knife addiction with a blossoming flashlight addiction lol
When you find the Pen and Swag rabbit holes you'll join the rest of us that are in the "I wish there was knife rehab because I'm close to bankruptcy" category.
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[@mention:589599268366323657] posted:
Oh, he’s already getting in deep….
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[@mention:589599268366323657] posted:
Oh, he’s already getting in deep….
I guess a link would have sufficed... https://imgur.com/gallery/FlekTvX
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Lol! Younger forum members probably would not get the meaning behind it. But that made me LMAO!
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Ever get a chance to try the HK Entourage? That & the Rukus are probably my 2 favorite push button Benchmades
Hey tu...Ithis got me looking at the H&K MP5 (looks just like the Rukus II but has some added texture on the bolster. I'm holding off now on getting that Rukus II - the scales on the H&K seem more appealing to me.
Now comes the challenge of actually finding one with serrations
But thanks for the heads up, man!
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Ever get a chance to try the HK Entourage? That & the Rukus are probably my 2 favorite push button Benchmades
Wanna swap a serrated Rukus II for an 8600sbk?
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[@mention:673489563795465984] posted:
Wanna swap a serrated Rukus II for an 8600sbk?
Only interested in 860 & 8600BK
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Only interested in 860 & 8600BK
lol...my serrated sacrilege
I only like serrated models lol. I really have no interest in selling it...it just saddens me that I never carry it. It deserves so much more love than I give it. You're my inspiration for Bedlam EDC
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[@mention:589880809437764246] posted:
Lol! Younger forum members probably would not get the meaning behind it. But that made me LMAO!
Isn't there a sequel coming out
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[@mention:673489563795465984] posted:
lol...my serrated sacrilege
I only like serrated models lol. I really have no interest in selling it...it just saddens me that I never carry it. It deserves so much more love than I give it. You're my inspiration for Bedlam EDC
I prefer removing serrations. This was a 151SBK fixed Grip
I've got a few others that i haven't got around to yet, including an 8600SBK Bedlam & 2750SBK Adamas
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[@mention:589599268366343161] posted:
Isn't there a sequel coming out
There were rumors, but I think they ended as just that in 2019. I haven't heard much more. But I think one would be cool!
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