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OK........NOW I get it! Now I understand why people are willing to pay so much for a Benchmade knife.

My son and I went to the 5.11 storefront in Frisco for their Black Friday sale. They had 25% off on everything in the store, AND they were giving out $10 off coupon cards. I got myself a messenger bag and a tote purse for my wife, and I saw they were distributors of Benchmade knives. I picked up a 940-2 model with an Osborne designed reverse tanto blade of S30V steel, and black G20 scales. MSRP is $200, 5.11 had it listed at $173. Taking 25% off brought that down to $130, and with the $10 off card, I ended up paying $120 for this knife.

My son bought a 940 a while back, and after handling it, I totally got the attraction. I would have loved to have one, but there just wasn't any way I could justify paying $190 at Amazon.com for one. But at $120, I think I scored.

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I use to carry a Benchmade until I stupidly left in on the back of a fertilizer trailer in the middle of a pasture. When I went to replace it Benchmade had become very proud of their knives. I switched to Spyderco. The knife's quality is every bit of a Benchmade, but much more affordable.
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I have a similar one, and like the reverse tanto style blade.
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TxLobo wrote:Yes, yes you did... I have the Barrage and the 5000 Auto Persidio.. Sadly, the 120.00 Barrage can open the blade faster than the 250.00 auto..
I've got the barrage and that spring assisted blade opens lightning fast. You would think it was an auto.

I've got benchmades and spyderco and if I had to choose one I'd go with a benchmade because I love the axis lock
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I had an Osborne until I lost it at a Deere blind. I found the knife in the middle of a vacant lot so no real loss but it was such a good knife that I'll have to get another one.
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There's a 5.11 store in Frisco??? I know the new Gander has a really good selection of 5.11 stuff but I really didn't know there was a dedicated storefront anywhere...?

ETA: Well... Just found it. I guess I just haven't been in that neck of the woods lately...
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TexasJohnBoy wrote:There's a 5.11 store in Frisco??? I know the new Gander has a really good selection of 5.11 stuff but I really didn't know there was a dedicated storefront anywhere...?

ETA: Well... Just found it. I guess I just haven't been in that neck of the woods lately...
Yes, they do have one there, but I don't know for how long. I get the impression that it is a fairly new store. It has a pretty decent inventory of clothing and gear. The staff seem pretty friendly too.......not at all snobbish.
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How is 5.11? I was looking at a pair of their hiking socks today. (Sorry to get side tracked)
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TreyHouston wrote:How is 5.11? I was looking at a pair of their hiking socks today. (Sorry to get side tracked)
Ihave a decent amount of their apparel, and I like it all. Good quality and made with EDC in mind.
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I love benchmade. I carry spyderco more but love my griptilian
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5.11 store in frisco?!. There goes my savings!
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Yep, there's a world of difference in the better knives. I have three Benchmades and my favorite is my Zero Tolerance. I've tried Emerson too but my ZT opens like an auto (but it's not). I have some ESEE knives for hunting too. I've been tempted to buy a Microtech auto but haven't wanted to part with the money yet.
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I have Microtech, Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, and Spyderco knives. All very good knives. I rotate them every week...
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