BenchMade Emissary 470??

[DaveTN]

This caught my eye. Anyone have it?

Assisted opening 3†blade at 2.2oz!! That’s pretty wild.

About $170 street.

470 Emissaryâ„¢ | Benchmade

[willis68]

That looks like a very nice Benchmade

[mav]

I like Benchmade knives, and that one looks really good. The only downside for me would be the weight. I am one of those weird people who doesn't like really light knives unless it is a neck knife.

[willis68]

I like Benchmade knives, and that one looks really good. The only downside for me would be the weight. I am one of those weird people who doesn't like really light knives unless it is a neck knife.

I agree with you, the weight of the knife would be a downside for me as well

[DaveTN]

The weight is what caught my eye. I’m looking for something lighter than my 3.1oz Gerber

[MacGyver]

Try to actually put your hands on one of Benchmade's lightweight offerings before you buy if you can, Dave. I know REI up here in Nashville stocks a couple.

While I really like the shape of the knife, I think Benchmade has gone to far in "lightening up" some of their offerings. I've handled several of them and my first impression was that the blade felt kind of flimsy. They've got a couple of designs I'd really like to own, buy I've talked myself out of them upon handling them. They're probably just fine for light everyday tasks, but I can't guarantee my knives that usage or that duty cycle.

That said, I really like Benchmade's new Triage 915. It's the first offering from them in a while that I've really been excited about.

[DaveTN]

Try to actually put your hands on one of Benchmade's lightweight offerings before you buy if you can, Dave. I know REI up here in Nashville stocks a couple.

While I really like the shape of the knife, I think Benchmade has gone to far in "lightening up" some of their offerings. I've handled several of them and my first impression was that the blade felt kind of flimsy. They've got a couple of designs I'd really like to own, buy I've talked myself out of them upon handling them. They're probably just fine for light everyday tasks, but I can't guarantee my knives that usage or that duty cycle.

That said, I really like Benchmade's new Triage 915. It's the first offering from them in a while that I've really been excited about.

Thanks, I was thinking about a motorcycle trip to Smokey Mountain Knife Works. They don’t have that knife on their website, but I'm sure they have something to suit my needs.

[MacGyver]

We SOOOO need a good stocking knife dealer here in Middle Tennessee.

[MacGyver]

If you do head up to REI, it's probably worth calling to see which Benchmade models they have in stock. It seems to vary literally from week to week. I've got no idea how their inventory system works.

[Guest 73challenger]

Thanks, I was thinking about a motorcycle trip to Smokey Mountain Knife Works. They don’t have that knife on their website, but I'm sure they have something to suit my needs.

Last time I was there they had ONE benchmade. The sales guy said they owner had a beef with them. Smokey Mountain is overpriced but a awesome place to see knives.