XM-18 Show and Tell Series

Chris Reeve Knife Show and Tell

Small Sebenza vs PT Strider

Today's Use

My large micarta Sebenza go some use today through throwing away several boxes.  Its always the weekly chore in the eco friendly state that I live.  All cardboard needs to be recycled and cutting ridiculously large boxes down to fit into small trash cans must be done.  I support it and I get to play with my fancy tools!  That still doesnt explain why companies ship goods in boxes that are 12 times the size of the actual product.

Cut Test - June 2011

I did a knife cardboard cut test today with a video to be uploaded soon, but here is what I tested:

1) ESEE 3

2) Byrd Cara Cara

3) SOG Trident

4) Strider SNG

5) Spyederco Paramilitary 2 - CF s90v

6) Sebenza

7) Ontario Rat 1

Which do you think did the best at cutting cardboard?

Benchmade 710 Knife

The Benchmade 710 is an iconic folder for Benchmade.  Its popular due to long blade size, and unique recurve blade shape.  At the same time the handle isn't extra long.  People refer to this knife as a tactical knife.  I would consider it a good field knife for the military or overall outdoor use when a fixed blade isn't practical.

It has the standard Benchmade Axis lock which is always good.and then standard g-10 handles.  G-10 texturing can vary between manufacturers.  I consider this texturing very good.  Its rough enough to give good grip but isn't to rough to rip up clothing.

This isn't the knife to cut open the top covering of a wine bottle.  The long blade and 3.9 inches is unwieldy for small precise cutting.  This is the knife to use for recycling day if your standing in front of 10 cardboard boxes.

Overall and depending on your needs I recommend this knife.

Specs from the manufacturer:
Blade Length: 3.90"
Blade Thickness: 0.115"
Handle Thickness: 0.480"
Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Modified Clip-Point; Ambidextrous Dual Thumb Studs
Weight: 4.50oz.





Here it is in the second column top right as compared to other Benchmade knives.

Hiking gear with the intent of photography

This is typically my gear for hiking and photos.  Let me know if you have questions.