scored a trio of benchmades today!

[jim guy]

I got a new benchmite2, vex, and a slightly used afo. I have always passed on buying benchmade red class knives before being that they are made in china and taiwan, boy was I missing out. These are just as well made as their blue or black class knives. I know the steel is not as good but the fit and finish are top notch.

[WhichDawg]

very nice! Congrats

I think you did good.

[Sean]

Jim,

looks good, let us know how they perform for you? 

[jim guy]

im going to start carrying the benchmite, i can see it getting used alot opening boxes. It only has a aus8a blade so i know its not going to stay sharp very long. I touch mine up before they get dull so no biggie.

[edap617]

Nice. 

[WhichDawg]

understand jim it's not just the steel used but the way they heat treat it.

an average steel heat treated properly can be a very good blade/tool.

BM does em pretty good!

[jim guy]

I think BM says rockwell hardness of 56-58 on their aus8, thats not to bad. It will sharpen easy.

[Sean]

im going to start carrying the benchmite, i can see it getting used alot opening boxes. It only has a aus8a blade so i know its not going to stay sharp very long. I touch mine up before they get dull so no biggie.

Good idea about keeping them sharp.  I do mine everyday so it's ready for work the next day.
I keep my sharpmaker ready to go on the table.  I think you'll find the serrations super on
cardboard.