oakengroves

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oakengroves created a post, August 17, 2013 13:54
A Step in the Right Direction: Dominating the Outdoor, Fixed Blade Market
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2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
I'm shocked that Benchmade has not capitalized on the market for outdoor, multi-purpose fixed blades. This type of blade is best described as a 5" to 12" blade designed for robust outdoor use. The ...
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- August 17, 2013 13:54
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oakengroves commented, August 07, 2013 01:20
I hate to rain on the 520 parade, but I'd prefer a more versatile design, such as a 710, 940, or 550. The 520 is too heavy and bulky when compared to other offerings in the same size class. I'm st...
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- August 07, 2013 01:20
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oakengroves commented, August 04, 2013 00:55
$200-$300.Carbon-fiber scales. M390. 940. 300-500 produced (to give everyone a chance). Thus spoke zarathustra.
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- August 04, 2013 00:55
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oakengroves commented, August 03, 2013 10:25
Thanks for the response. I have always wondered why people rave so much about the blade shape on the Ritter. It looks like a practical design, but I don't see it being dramatically better than th...
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- August 03, 2013 10:25
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oakengroves created a post, August 03, 2013 08:01
Ritter Grip vs. 550bkhg (Sheepsfoot/Opening-Hole Grip)
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2. Benchmade Knives & Rescue Tools
Hello everyone,I'm in the market to purchase a new Benchmade EDC and light-outdoor user. I have narrowed my choices down to the: (1) Ritter Grip; and (2) 550bkhg (Sheepsfoot/Opening-Hole Grip). I'v...
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- August 03, 2013 08:01
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oakengroves commented, March 12, 2013 05:50
Apologies OP, but I'd rather see Benchmade's scarce development funds go towards new models, better steels, improved lockups, or any number of other development concepts.
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- March 12, 2013 05:50
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oakengroves commented, March 05, 2013 02:29
I have approximately 20 folders.Favorites: CRK 21 Carbon Fiber Sebenza, Benchmade 940, Benchmade 710-02, Spyderco Sage 1, Spyderco Gayle Bradley, Benchmade 950, Benchmade 810, Benchmade Shotshow Gr...
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- March 05, 2013 02:29
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oakengroves commented, March 05, 2013 02:24
quote: Originally posted by MCM:Nothing concrete as far as a date goes.Will inquire about it this week.Not even sure what the final scales and blade steel will be. Will try and get something on th...
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- March 05, 2013 02:24
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oakengroves created a post, February 26, 2013 16:18
Lock Test Data Compilation & Appreciation Thread
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2. The Laboratory
Thanks, again, to all the great folks at Benchmade for going above and beyond our expectations for customer service by this year's online outreach efforts, including these amazing tests. These test...
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- February 26, 2013 16:18
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oakengroves commented, February 26, 2013 15:17
Sign me up for a Carbon Fiber 710 in M390 (satin ideally).Also, blue anodized standoffs, !
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