First review
[FONT="]The 950 SBK by Benchmade[/FONT]
[FONT="]Review By Section 9.[/FONT]
[FONT="]First glance at it, you will notice that its handle is very distinctive because of the black and charcoal colors, that has the sort of marble effect on it. [/FONT]
[FONT="]When you do pick it up, you will feel its weight in your holding hand, giving you a nice grip on the handle. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Once the blade is open up (new blades may be harder to flip open), a nice black Reverse Tanto blade greets you.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The knife definitely feels good in my hand. It doesn’t feels imposingly heavy, yet telling you that the knife is in your hand now. I have checked the 950 for blade play up and down, left to right. Absolutely no play is there. Once opened, the blade is securely locked by the Axis Lock.
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[FONT="]I was initially a little bit turned off by 950 because it has no thumb grip on the handle, or the blade. However, my thumb remained on the G10 handle (close to the blade) even when I simulated a vicious stab. I was pleasantly surprised that my thumb did not even moved forward and the G10 did really well in this aspect. Also, unlike the pointed thumb grips (grooves) on some blades or handles(which definitely will cause abrasions on your thumb during prolong use), the G10 do not have that problem as the Handle tip is smooth, but gave required grip when it’s needed. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Coming to the blade of 950, it’s constructed out of 154 CM and most readers should be aware of it’s properties. Strong, resistant to corrosion and hold the edge well. The blade has a matt black coat over it, giving it a nice ‘tactical’ look. The version I have is a combo edge. The serrated teeth are only sharpened on one side of the blade. I have personally tested the blade on the 550 para cords I was using to tie its lanyard. The blade cut right through the cord, without much fraying. I would actually say the cord ends that were cut were pretty clean. [/FONT]
[FONT="]A clean cut only happens when the blade is keen enough. Blades that are not keen will result in jagged edges, as most of you might be aware. [/FONT]
[FONT="]The pocket clip supplied will not hide the 950 fully and it’s tip will be peeking out of your pocket. That is also the reason I chose to tie a lanyard instead. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Though the 950 is heavier than it’s predecessor, but it’s an outstanding blade nevertheless. If the lanyard isn’t out of my pocket, I would have forgotten that the 950 were in my pocket. [/FONT]
[FONT="]If weight is not really an issue to you and you are looking for a good EDC, the 950 might be the knife for you. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Section 9.
More shots and my lanyard.
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Thank you all for reading.