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Redoubt- Who's getting one?

drforthingtonpringles

August 28, 2022 18:07

Redoubt. 430BK. $162.00

Blade Material: CPM D2

Grivory (3.6" Cerakote)

Overall Length: 8.29"

Blade Length: 3.55"

Cutting Edge: 3.375"

Blade Width: 1.00"

Blade Thickness: 0.13"

Blade Style: Drop Poin

Blade Grind: Flat

Finish: Black

Who's getting one and why? I saw one in an ACE hardware. It has the classic action we have known and loved from the BKC AXIS lock. Any opinions on the other features, materials, design?

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10 comments

billhammer

August 28, 2022 20:42
/|\ No.
Never liked Grips, & don’t like neoprene ( or other rubber feeling handles). So this is a combo of designs I don’t care for.
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GordonF

August 29, 2022 00:46
Partial to Wharncliffe/sheefsfoot/reverse tanto type blades. So *probably* not.
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markg

August 30, 2022 01:46
I’m in.
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markg

August 30, 2022 01:48
[@mention:589599268366227375] posted:

/|\ No.

Never liked Grips, & don’t like neoprene ( or other rubber feeling handles). So this is a combo of designs I don’t care for.

I believe there is no rubber on that handle. It is all plastic, even the bumpy part.
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billhammer

August 30, 2022 12:08
/|\ Thanks Mark. So it’s a grippier Grip still hard pass for me.
For me the 950’s scalloped handles are solid in hand. To me it is one of a 1/2 dozen classic Benchmade’s they should bring back one a year on a rotational basis.
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drforthingtonpringles

August 31, 2022 19:14
I'm wondering who or what is the target market for these? I know the Federal government has changed their purchasing codes and I no longer know the procedure or numbering system used for approval to purchase. I was thinking, maybe government contract. But I'm obviously clueless.
Maybe someone knows.
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dj

August 31, 2022 20:20
I kike it ........... the flat grind is a plus for me
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trailboss

August 31, 2022 23:55
Their marketing is all over the place on this one. The first emails I received from BKC about the Redoubt used something like “when you are your own backup” or “when you are on your own” or something like that, and seemed to be geared as a lightweight but tough as nails tactical knife…like the Claymore. Then I started to get emails that seemed oriented toward an automotive mechanic.
The latest couple of emails are oriented toward DIY folks tinkering in the garage.
It just looks like a bigger Griptilian to me.
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markg

September 07, 2022 00:45
I handled one at a local dealer. Thoughts.
This knife is way bigger than I was picturing. It is not super long so to speak (longer than I was thinking) however the handle is pretty tall (yet slim). So tall I had an issue using the thumb stud while holding it.

I will confirm the nubby part is hard Grivory.

The pocket clip is nice.

it is a robust value priced knife.

I would have gotten one but I was there for an auto 940…
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Tim O

September 07, 2022 01:29
I'm still in the maybe department. I'm waiting on my local guy to get his shipment of 945 GCs as I requested a couple. And knowing my luck I'll go spend $$ on something and then they'll arrive.
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