Benchmade 530/531

[tbenedict]

I've been looking at the BM 530 or 531 for a slim EDC where I'm most often in an office. Anyone had experience with these models?

I need another knife like a whole in the head, but I like the design. The 531 looks like it has a more practical blade design.

[DMark]

I really like my BM 530.  Its my "Business Attire" EDC folder.  :up:

 

1.9oz and super thin, you really do forget that you have it clipped on.  Because of that its the knife most-likely that will get a good cleaning in the washing machine since you forgot to remove it!   :ugh:  

[hipower]

I really like my BM 530.  Its my "Business Attire" EDC folder.  :up:
 
1.9oz and super thin, you really do forget that you have it clipped on.  Because of that its the knife most-likely that will get a good cleaning in the washing machine since you forgot to remove it!   :ugh:

LOL I actually did that once with one of my Gerber folders. Didn't seem to hurt it much, It had a few nicks in the poly grip, but otherwise ok.

I did blow it out with a hairdryer, and soak it in some light oil for a bit, then cleaned it.

[daddyo]

I also have the 530. It's one of my favorite blades because of the weight and slim profile. The 154CM blade steel is more than adequate for any EDC task.

[tbenedict]

Thanks for the opinions. I like the plain 530, but the flatter grind of the 531 seems less flashy and more practical.

Sounds like a good knife if I can make up my mind.