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Smooth Operation
Customers are highly satisfied with the smooth operation of the Benchmade SOCP 391BK Tactical Knife. They appreciate its quick and easy deployment, adjustability, and ability to perform various deployment methods. Some customers mentioned the need for slight pivot adjustment for their personal preference.
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Sharp Edge
Customers have mixed opinions about the sharpness of the blade at the time of purchase but generally positive regarding its edge retention and overall quality. Some customers mentioned that the blade required some sharpening upon arrival, while others praised its sharpness right out of the box. The knife's design, ergonomics, and self-defense capabilities were also frequently noted as strengths.
Highlights
Quality
Excellent knife, great fit, finish and design!
A very well made product, thank you
It looked and felt close enough, but the blade was made from unspecified steel (likely 3crmov “pot metal”) and there were all k... Read More
It is so grippy, that my hand is sore from using it, and my belt line is sore from carrying it.
Price
I must confess that before buying this knife, i bought a $50 chinese clone that’s sold here on amazon.
I'd pay more to not have another man’s name engraved on the blade, but that’s not an option.
The price point was on par with knifecenter.
Shipping
Blown away at how fast it got here an it’s in my hands.
Packaging/appearance
This knife comes in benchmade’s typical packaging, which is perfectly serviceable if not a bit spartan if you’ve gotten used to... Read More
I am not sure why benchmade ships these with the regular pocket clip pre-installed, as one of the first things most people do w... Read More
Finally, the rapid access ring was not included in the box.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 84 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 27 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It doesn’t feel at all “cheap”
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The distinct ridges and circles on the scales are milled out and chamfered very well being very grippy and yet not sharp or pointy anywhere
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The blade was very smooth and easy to flick open using the thumb plate or whatever it’s called and locked up tight with no sign or lock rock or side to side play
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However the pivot came adjusted a bit too loosely for my tastes which created a very light “detent” or whatever functions as the detent on an axis lock knife
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have axis lock knives with better action but most are worse
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
A hardware check revealed that the body and clip screws were all t6 and some needed a bit of tightening
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wish that they were t8 but it’s not a big deal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Thus i installed the clip on the left side tip up position