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Blades, Bows and Tools Discussion of non-firearm weapons and camping/survival tools. |
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Benchmade 818 Mini Loco
Just arrived today. I'm by no means a knife expert but man I've had a bunch of $30-60 craptastic knives that I didn't care if I lost including my last Kershaw which was imported, couldn't hold an edge and sharpening did nothing.
Decided to upgrade to the Benchmade 818 Mini Loco, a new and smaller version of the 808 Loco. Specs: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel (58-60HRC) Blade Length: 3.38" (8.59cm) Blade Thickness: 0.145" (3.68mm) Open Length: 7.62" (19.34cm) Closed Length: 4.38" (11.13cm) Handle Thickness: 0.59" (14.99mm) Weight: 4.47oz. (126.72g) Handle Material: G10 Action is buttery smooth. Even though it's the mini version, I wouldn't call it a lightweight, small pocketknife by any means. It's got a good heft to it but not so much as to prevent EDC. Price is around $190, not cheap but after my previous experiences with cheap knives, let's see how the buy once, cry once philosophy pans out.
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LA County CCW Renewal Progress 4/01/21: Mailed CCW app w/GC: Yellow. 4/14/21: $30 App Fee check deposited 5/25/21: Request for interview 6/03/21: Interview completed and Livescan submitted w/CA and FBI completed 6/14/21: Firearms Livescan: completed 8/16/21: Request to complete firearms training 8/22/21: Gun training completed/Certs submitted 10/11/21: Call to pickup 10/13/21: CCW permit picked up Last edited by jimster716; 11-28-2017 at 9:33 PM.. |
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Who makes those gloves and where did you get them?
Also, nice knife. I’m debating a mini griptilian to replace the one I lost or perhaps something new (which brought me here).
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Have the mini grip and just got the new model 565 Mini Freek. Thinking the Mini Freek may replace the mini grip as my EDC. It has a rubbery grip which may be a turnoff for some.
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LA County CCW Renewal Progress 4/01/21: Mailed CCW app w/GC: Yellow. 4/14/21: $30 App Fee check deposited 5/25/21: Request for interview 6/03/21: Interview completed and Livescan submitted w/CA and FBI completed 6/14/21: Firearms Livescan: completed 8/16/21: Request to complete firearms training 8/22/21: Gun training completed/Certs submitted 10/11/21: Call to pickup 10/13/21: CCW permit picked up |
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It has what Benchmade considers a deep carry clip. I don’t use the clip due to being in CA and prying eyes.
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LA County CCW Renewal Progress 4/01/21: Mailed CCW app w/GC: Yellow. 4/14/21: $30 App Fee check deposited 5/25/21: Request for interview 6/03/21: Interview completed and Livescan submitted w/CA and FBI completed 6/14/21: Firearms Livescan: completed 8/16/21: Request to complete firearms training 8/22/21: Gun training completed/Certs submitted 10/11/21: Call to pickup 10/13/21: CCW permit picked up |
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Nice Man! I have the 808 Loco and its fantastic! Cuts through anything. With the high grind even though the blade stock is .16 inches thick it still slices very well.
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