Benchmade 710 McHenry and Williams: Review Part 1

[xmoonxdoggyx]

slippery when wet... hehe ^_^

[boobtube433]

"Sometimes I am carrying it in a spot that is prone to get wet."

In your pants? Sorry, had to.

[GadgetsNGear]

@boobtube433

HAHA! I don't blame you, I felt weird saying it. No on rare occasion I carry it clipped to the inside of a back brace, which when working hard gets pretty sweaty.

[dzeruel]

hi! what did you use to sharpen that curvy blade?

[GadgetsNGear]

@dzeruel

Hard to explain really, I sharpen it as I usually would, I just focus on that one little bit of recurve as I am finishing with each stone, much as you would focus on finishing your point. It is hard to expalain in writing. Perhaps I should make a video? It took me about 6 months worth of work to get my tequnique and tools right to produce the type of edge that I like (stupidly sharp)

[wadefulp]

I've had a 710HSSR since like 2000 and it's still my main EDC. I have tons of other knives, but there is just something about the 710. I really wish I picked up a couple 710HS's, as I'd rather have the plain edge (I got the combo edge). I'm glad I got the M2 steel when it was around, no rust issues, but I don't leave it sitting around in water.

[eah5891]

great review man

[cliffrex]

I've had staining on mine after cutting some plants in the garden and not rinsing it. Came off with metal polish though.

[GadgetsNGear]

Thx for the comment, I wonder if the plant material acted as a catalyst for the spotting. Do you live in a humid envrionment?

[cliffrex]

Yes and I'm sure that some acids in the plant juice accellerated the corrosion. I have since used vinegar and mustard to apply some interesting petinas to Carbon steel knives to age and protect them.

[flakey1337]

I dig this knife!