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The Benchmade Community Forums Discussion Automatic & Spring-Assist Knives Handled a Bedlam and Impel today... Topic ClosedGo | New | Find | Notify | Tools |
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Stings like a Butterfly  |
Was out of state and visited one of my favorite premium dealers. They had the Bedlam and the Impel in stock. I would have bought the Bedlam on the spot if I had the money. All I can say is the knife pretty much looks like the pictures (well "duh" right) and delivers what you would expect. I am pretty familiar with Axis locked autos so it lived up to what I expected. Actually in relationship to the Onslaught, it looks smaller. The Impel, well it is small. And the spring is stout. Was sort of hard for me to manipulate. But if it was your cup of tea then go for it. Now I have to get the money for the Bedlam and head back down here... ----------------- Current President Brotherhood of the 420 & Viceroy of the Knights of the Gravitator. SPTA Founding Member. Allen Elishewitz Preservation Society Founding Member #5. Lum Lunatics First Mate. The Contego Amigos Numero Uno | ||
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In comparison to the 525 auto ....... how fast does it open ??? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contempt Prior to Investigation - Dont knock it till you,ve tried it. Lum Lunatic #8 .......... "The Society for the Preservation of The AFCK" Boomerangs 'n Butterflies: An Osborne Alliance #8 | |||
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The Un-Sheeple  |
Mark, I have a question about the 8600. What is the extra metal hanging out the back end of the knife for; I assume it has something to do with fighting or self-defense. Thanks Also- I too really like this knife  | |||
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" RTFM " |
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Scary-Sharp  |
Thanks for the write up Mark.. in regards to deployment of this beast, I was thinking the same thing.. _________________________ Charter Member #3 Lum Lunatics : Ship's Sniper Member of "The Society for the Preservation of The AFCK" | |||
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The Un-Sheeple |
thanks, I figured it had a purpose, I just didn’t know what  | |||
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"Semper Acer " |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mark G.: The Impel, well it is small. And the spring is stout. Was sort of hard for me to manipulate. But if it was your cup of tea then go for it. [QUOTE] Yep, the Impel was pretty much the same as every NIB Benchmade I've bought - after a few cycles, it gets smoother and smoother. Also, I become more used to its operation. ************************************************************************ Charter Member #9 and Skullmaster °„° Lum Lunatics Brotherhood of the 420 Boomerangs 'n Butterflies: An Osborne Alliance | General, and Member #950 Pardue Pimps® #3 Jack of all Trades, and Good Enough to get Paid for All of Them. ************************************************************************ "No time for the old 'in-out,' luv - I've just come to read the meter!" -Alexander DeLarge (Prisoner Number Six Double Five Three Two One) | |||
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Forumite  |
I'd say it fires slightly faster than a 580 if that helps. It's much easier to manipulate than a 580 as well since pulling the axis bar still gives you a good grip on the knife. I also handled both of these today and I have to say, the Bedlam is an absolutely fantastic design. Now if they would just make a non-auto version in M4, it would be my perfect "bad part of town" carry knife. The <=6's: 3150, 530, 551BK-101, 552DLCM4, 581, 615, 690 The 7's: 707-901, 710DLC-1, 730-801, 732-01, 745, 790 The 8's: 805-1101, 806D2, 812 serrated, 812-101, 860, 8600BK The >=9's: 930, 941BC1 RED, 12800BK801, 13100, 1100 Damascus pen Customs: 525 ironwood, 670-701 snakewood, 710-801 CF, 730 amboyna burl, 806-901 CF | |||
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Stings like a Butterfly |
I was not impressed with the speed of the opening, however it was on par with other Axis autos. Strong and fast openings just make us feel good, but functionally they don't add much, and might be more harmful to the knife long term. I have never been all over the Axis autos, frankly I prefer the button fired models. Now if I was left handed it might be different.  And Auto Luver... Yes it is a "persuader" of sorts. That metal thing. ----------------- Current President Brotherhood of the 420 & Viceroy of the Knights of the Gravitator. SPTA Founding Member. Allen Elishewitz Preservation Society Founding Member #5. Lum Lunatics First Mate. The Contego Amigos Numero Uno | |||
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"I find your lack of faith disturbing." |
mark how is a fast and strong opening harmful to the knife long term? are you refering to the spring, stopping bar or what? "I see you have constructed a new lightsaber." | |||
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