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Scary-Sharp  |
Okay guys I am sure this has been asked before, but I am a newbie and looking for a little bit'o information on the Old School Nimravus 140 SBT Model with the G10 Scales.. My first question is why the Heck did Benchamde discontinue this model, I like the looks better than most current fixed blades Benchamde has to offer on there line up.. Second I am on the search for one and was wondering what you guys thought about the blade? My main use for this knife would be for hunting/camping/fishing trips I would not be doing any heavy duty chopping with this blade or anything like that (thats what my axe is for) I am just looking for a good all around fixed blade and this one seems to fit the bill.. All responses will be greatly appreciated.This message has been edited. Last edited by: -Shadow-, _________________________ Charter Member #3 Lum Lunatics : Ship's Sniper Member of "The Society for the Preservation of The AFCK" | ||
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"CKN" |
I don't own one so I cannot give you feedback on its performance. However, you can still buy the 140sbt and g10 scales...they are just sold separately. Not sure why this is the case... Boomerangs 'n Butterflies: An Osborne Alliance | Member #960 | |||
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"Use 'em if you got 'em! " |
Today is your lucky day, I have one for sale if you want it. PM for the details to see if you'd like it. As far as a review, this has to be one of the best knives out there for the money, I love it as an all around camping knife and it can handle everything from skinning a deer, to chopping veggies for dinner to splitting up some firewood to fine tuning the tip of a marsh mellow roasting stick. FWIW, mine is the 154cm serrated BK coated, G10 handles with the old school sheath with thumb lock. Drew *********************** -Drew Make a life not a living... | 520 | 522 |800s | 812s | 812s CF | 806-901 | 806-901sbk | 806sbk-CF| 140HS | 710-801 | 610 | 615 | 6150 | 943 | | |||
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Rezarf I would def be intrested in this blade if the price is right.. thanks. Also I am not looking for a Safe Queen for this one will see some use, I kinda like marks on a knife.. to me it adds character.. I sent you a PM ref further information on the blade..This message has been edited. Last edited by: -Shadow-, _________________________ Charter Member #3 Lum Lunatics : Ship's Sniper Member of "The Society for the Preservation of The AFCK" | |||
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"The Dragon Warrior" |
It does indeed. Fixed blades don't get that much print here, but the 140 has turned out to be my favorite cutting tool of all time. I have the M-2 high-speed steel version, which is part of the reason, but 154CM or D-2 would work just as well. The blade grinds are an excellent balance of strength and cutting efficiency. The blade is generally thinner than most hand made knives in a similar format, and I really like the bias towards cutting efficiency and lightness over brute strength. The drop point blade with slight belly is pretty useful. It is not an ideal skinning knife, due to the lack of belly, and the weight of the G-10 handle scales makes holding on to the knife, in that pencil sort of grip when your hands are bloody and greasey, a little dicey, particularly of the blade is BT coated. But it's servicable enough... The straight, narrow blade shape is perfect for just about everything else. The handle is very comfortable for prolonged use. Twisting the knife takes a tight grip due to the narrow, squarish cross-section of the handle which can tend to rotate in your hand. The same characteristics makes the knife easy to grip in virtually any fashion though. I put finger grooves in the handle of mine (wear a filter mask if you try that yourself). I like the straight shape of the knife. For self-defense applications, it is practically a dagger, and works well in any grip. The sheath is a bit low-tech. I ditched the plastic one and carry in one of the Benchmade cordura tactical soft sheaths. I am really happy with that sheath, or I'd go for some custom kydex for it. Otherwise...I have found the knife to just work really well for virtually everything from kitchen work to cleaning and fileting fish to self-defense. Being a died in the wool knife nut, I am always on the lookout for handmade knives to outclass the 140HS and take its place, but seven years or so have gone by, and it's still my outdoor utility of choice, bar none. "There is no charge for awesomeness..." - Po (The Dragon Warrior) Dreaming of a Lum LFTi Folding Stalker...[sigh] | |||
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I actually ended up buying the 140 from Drew (Rezarf) and I have to say just from chatting with him through emails he seems to be a class A act guy, and he really knows his blades. Now I wish I could find one of the early Nimravus Models with the Brushed Stainless blade.. I belives it was a outdoorsman model? After I recieve the blade I plan on taking it out on a camping trip then give a review of the bladeThis message has been edited. Last edited by: -Shadow-, _________________________ Charter Member #3 Lum Lunatics : Ship's Sniper Member of "The Society for the Preservation of The AFCK" | |||
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Excellent points here Steve, I have to say that I too think the 140 is my favorite "camp" knife. I only sold Tavis one because I came across a M2HS version!  Steve, I feel you are spot on with "The blade grinds are an excellent balance of strength and cutting efficiency. The blade is generally thinner than most hand made knives in a similar format, and I really like the bias towards cutting efficiency and lightness over brute strength. " FWIW, I have an axe with me when I am in the woods, and I don't need a choppin' knife, just a good cutting knife! *********************** -Drew Make a life not a living... | 520 | 522 |800s | 812s | 812s CF | 806-901 | 806-901sbk | 806sbk-CF| 140HS | 710-801 | 610 | 615 | 6150 | 943 | | |||
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