They don't seem to be able to pull together a decent one to save themselves. This has literally put me off Benchmade for some time in the future, or at least until they fix their QC process. No you're not being picky, at those prices you should expect nothing but close to perfect. However, after I read your first experience with the same company a week ago I would expect you to have learned the lesson first time around and steered away in a different direction. And yes, two strikes in a row is bad, very bad. Make sure they see this and your old thread you wrote.
Sorry to hear they let you down again Cap'n I must admit I quite like the etching on that actually. How well does the clip actually hold onto a pocket? Does it suffer because the angle is off to the blade scale? I think the clip would annoy me more than the blade positioning - well, so long as it wasn't catching on the liner anyway. However, my biggest complaint would probably be that the blade locks
That's a good lookin Grip Capt . I also really like the black lock, screws, and liner. That's the way all of the black bladed Griptilians should come in my opinion. The BO clip is much better than the normal black painted clip which doesn't take long to start looking like crap. That BO should hold up quite well. You've had some tough luck when it comes to blade centering on your Griptilians. I'd be rather annoyed with that as well. The blade centering on my recently purchased Grip is pretty much spot on. And that's after a fair amount of use as well. Maybe I'll get around to some pictures this weekend. But as far as the issue with the clip that you have, I personally don't find that an issue in the slightest.
As to the gold tone to the laser marking that you have on the knife, it is not unusual depending on the laser marking machine used to create the image and its settings.The custom knives are done with a setting that is meant to fit as many different marking applications as possible as the images are not augmented from what the customer has selected. This is normal for these and not a defect.
Just now catching up on this thread. I was wondering Capt, with the money spent on the last 3 knives, 2 of which you are sorely disappointed with, it very well may be time to think about a "real" custom. I dont know what that expense would entail but I imagine mass manufacturers surely do their best "ish" happens. I don't know it these latest 3 are going to see usage or be more of pocket jewelry but a true custom may be the way to go. I'm sorry to hear about this latest disappointment but I will add this knife looks pretty fricken awesome.
Here is what they said about the laser etching being a gold color. Not sure what to think of the response.As to the gold tone to the laser marking that you have on the knife, it is not unusual depending on the laser marking machine used to create the image and its settings.The custom knives are done with a setting that is meant to fit as many different marking applications as possible as the images are not augmented from what the customer has selected. This is normal for these and not a defect.It honestly sounds to me like a whole bunch of technical crap to make me feel alright with it being the way it is. If this is a possibility then why is it not represented as such when designing the knife or at least a warning that the etching coloration may vary.I feel like I am ranting and am sorry. I have just been thinking about it a lot.
There's just some about the griptilan no matter how much you dress it up and make it look good it still sucks. I've had a few benchmade s and all have been great knives except the 551 griptilan I've had. I'm glad you did a special order. It looks great. -----------------------------------I got to add. I own a 531 and 32. Both were made perfect.
Quote from: JAfromMn on October 19, 2014, 05:30:14 AMThere's just some about the griptilan no matter how much you dress it up and make it look good it still sucks. I've had a few benchmade s and all have been great knives except the 551 griptilan I've had. I'm glad you did a special order. It looks great. -----------------------------------I got to add. I own a 531 and 32. Both were made perfect. Translated to: I absolutely hate the model you bought, but uhhh..... nice knife.
I have tried a few Benchmad's in my day but never really warmed up to them, they just dont feel right nor did the quality set right with me but I am a picky guy!That said I would not be happy with it and return it for a refund and let them know that twice you got a lemon and will not try a third time, then I would buy a Spyderco!
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That gold laser etch would actually look really nice with FDE scales! I agree it looks a little off with the OD scales.