I looked up review after review and fell in love with this knife, any thoughts or pictures? I heard about the spring problem but this issue is resolved right? I am getting it thursday! Cant Hardly Wait!

I have had mine for about 5 months and love it. It is a mini-tank and has a great blade. I have used it quite a bit and still has a great edge. The spring assist is faster than any of my 3 Nitrous blades. The only complaint I have with the assist on it, is that I cannot close it with one hand like I can the others. It is a great EDC blade, you will love it.

I've had my 585-1 for months now and love it. Fast or as fast as any auto, and while it's small it's built like a tank. After hundreds of cycles it's still going strong. Congrats, it's a good knife.

Yea it looks like a fun knife. how does it feel in your hand is it really that small? And that spring problem is fixed right?

i think its so small its not worth it....just my opinion

The 585 is a good fit. I get a full grip on it, unlike similarly sized mini knives, and the balance between handle and blade lends a good feel. One thing too - the pivot's buried under the left scale so there's plenty of room for your thumb while working.

On preference: I own a 580 and prefer both the blade shape of the 585 and the fact that the smaller model is a little smoother in it's delivery of the blade.

On the spring, I think it was an issue with the larger 580's only and a bad batch, probably not heat treated correctly, that has been addressed so I'd say no worries - and the knife is covered under an excellent warranty that's about the best in the business.

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Originally posted by Jedi74:
i think its so small its not worth it....just my opinion

Thats what she said about you isnt it Jedi

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Originally posted by dj:

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Originally posted by Jedi74:
i think its so small its not worth it....just my opinion

Thats what she said about you isnt it Jedi

LMFAO I guess that I walked right into that one DJ

It is small compared to the full sized Barrage, but it is really a mid-size. I have XL sized wide hands, and the handle offers a full-fisted grip. The blade is a big 2.9 inches, meaning it is wide and strong. So it isn't what I would call small. Certainly not too small. It is big enough to apply all the cutting force you can provide.

I really think it is an ideal size for EDC, and that is the main reason it is one of my favorite all-time Benchmade models as of right now. It is just big enough for full power cutting and no larger.

The handle is quite ergonomic and comfortable. Almost linear, but with a slight positive include angle of the blade edge to enhance cutting power. Lots of belly in the edge, drop point versatility, graceful little swedge grind...great knife.

The G-10 limited editions are the optimum if you can find one, but the valox handle scales on the Mini-Barrage have less air spaces, and feel more solid and dense than the scales on the full sized Barrage, or on a Griptilian for that matter. If I hadn't been able to find a G-10 LE, I certainly would have been quite pleased to carry and use the standard model with the plastic handle scales.

The Axis Assist and the safety are outstanding.

Did I mention that the 585 is one of my favorite Benchmade models of all time?