I've carried a Benchmade 707 Sequel for close to 10 years, and picked up 2 extras when I noticed they were being discontinued next year. Eventually I'll use them up, wear them out, lose them, or trade them away, so I'll need another model to replace my 'standard.'
I have Griptilians, Mini Griptilians, a mini barrage, various SOGs, CRKTs, Kershaws, keep a nice collection of old Case knives and so on, but the 707 is the perfect size and heft me, and I REALLY like the aluminum handles with the inlay (my current carry has wood inlays instead of the carbon).
I'd like to stick with Benchmade, particularly because I trust an axis lock more than any other, but it looks like most of their knives in this price range and size are all coming with plastic scales of one variety or another. So, what would you move on to?
I have Griptilians, Mini Griptilians, a mini barrage, various SOGs, CRKTs, Kershaws, keep a nice collection of old Case knives and so on, but the 707 is the perfect size and heft me, and I REALLY like the aluminum handles with the inlay (my current carry has wood inlays instead of the carbon).
I'd like to stick with Benchmade, particularly because I trust an axis lock more than any other, but it looks like most of their knives in this price range and size are all coming with plastic scales of one variety or another. So, what would you move on to?