Benchmade 710, Opening with gloves, is not hard.

I've read and been told that the Benchmade Model 710 is difficult to impossible to open with gloves on. So, I put this theory to the test and I really can't see where this conclusion would come from. It opens quite easily with my gloves on. I haven't tried with more, I guess you could say, winter insulated gloves but I do think it would be about as easy. Aside from this, the video also demonstrates the Axis locking system. I personally came to love it after several years of "iffy" feelings towards it.

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Education

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• Benchmade
• 710
• Axis
• D2

[henfrys101]

I just got a 710..and the action is NOWHERE near that smooth/silky/fast.  How long have you had that knife and did you loosen the pivot screw any? Will that action come with time/use?

[DasBulk]

@henfrys101

It was a little stiff when I first got mine two. I adjusted the pivot slightly, very slightly.

Lubed it, and it is what it is.

[henfrys101]

@DasBulk Thanks for that - what lube do you use? I got a bottle of miltec, but I'm worried about it being a little liquidy for edc

[DasBulk]

@henfrys101 Usually Tuff Glide.

[colhunt76]

Action is FAST - is this example assisted?

I find mine is much more natural to open when I push forward instead of out on the stud, but then again, I've discovered the 'Axis flick' as you have.

[DasBulk]

Nope. I don't think BM produced an assisted knife before the Barrage. I could be wrong though.

[holdenccc]

Looks easy, like an automatic knife.

[NAPALMJUNKY]

Good on you mate, well demonstrated. sweet blade.

[AuthoritativeClick]

@SpydieDave Did you ever get a 710? I really enjoy mine.

[BoaZ1234567891]

@DasBulk The was tow of these models the first one was assisted opening like a speed safe [auto]. It was the Benchmade 860 Bedlam

[p666pav]

love it every one seer's you can't open a 710 with gloves great vid

[martinaee]

Yup... The 710 is a SWEET knife. I had one in plain edge D2 uncoated, but sold it. I really want one again though :)

[trailer701]

you got a really good knife right there...