I've never handled the auto version, but really like the 520--after the 615 and 806 of course.

Anyway, can somebody fill me in on the benefits of the 5000? I can flip my 520 open pretty quick, and it closes one-handed too. What do you gain by having the auto version?

Also, does the safety get in the way?

Thanks in advance.

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Originally posted by Lord Jim:
What do you gain by having the auto version?

Also, does the safety get in the way?

Thanks in advance.

I dont have a 5000 , I have the 5500 ....... what I gain from having an auto is , just the fun of having one.
As far as the safty goes ...... I dont use mine (you can tell that by the cuts in my leg)

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you can tell that by the cuts in my leg

I call BS

It's a matter of preference, really. I like manual axis better, it can be opened as fast as an auto, but you have a option of lightning fast closing as well. Not so with auto.

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Originally posted by RxEnergy:

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you can tell that by the cuts in my leg

I call BS

Are we trying to say something here Redneck !
What are you insinuating here cowboy
That does it ......Pistols at 10 paces ...... I,ll go nine paces

Tough guy, eh? OK then. Tomorrow at dawn, over by the barn. Be there!

So your gonna bring Dawn with you eh .......
You,ll need all the help you can get

Auto....Hands Down. For manuals I prefer thumb hole style, they seem smoother to open for me. I am not a big fan of the thumb studs on the blade. I only own one BM with a thumb stud and it is a great knife, but I don't like it as much as my autos.

Manual Axis for me. I like to be able to close the knife quickly and easily too.

I just love the idea of having a auto,and playing around with it,but manual axis are quicker when closing,and maybe safer,haha

Both Variations the AXIS and Auto's Lock up extremly well and the ones I have handled have ZERO blade play but for me I just prefer the manual AXIS...