Turns out there was less steel than we thought and until we sorted it out, we pulled the order pages. Didn't want anyone to order and then not be able to deliver. Going to be quite a few less than we originally anticipated.

No more than 340 total of the M2 blades, split evenly between the full-sized and the Mini, no more than 170 each.

Anyone who had ordered/reserved prior is fine and anyone who is still interested might want to consider placing their order/reservation sooner rather than later.

Glad to hear my order is safe. I really look forward to these knives.

Of course I already love my Mini-RSK Mk1 in S30V. Except for the catcher notch which catches fibrous materials such as netting, it has been perfect! I think the catcher notch is probably a design feature necessitated by the axis lock though, so not much one can do about it. A great knife! <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

The thumb studs? Actually, they have Axis lock versions with holes. Personally, I prefer the ambi thumbstuds.

-john

Benchmade Griptilian 550

I was referring to the v shaped area between the cutting edge and the handle. I was not referring in any way to the opening method. I do not know whether I prefer the ambi studs or hole; all I know is that the ambi studs are well done and have served me well. The were especially important when I broke my right arm recently and had to do everything with my left. (I'm right handed.)


On a fixed blade some makers put a small notch behind the cutting edge to make even sharpening easier and keep plunge lines clean. I would far prefer to have a little uneveness there than a notch which all fibrous material or fur seems to instantly gravitate towards. When I was cutting netting it seemed to instantly want to lodge in the v shaped area behind the cutting edge. This was especially evident because the mini has a relatively short cutting area and I was using my less coordinated left hand.

The mini-RSK Mk1 seems practically perfect in every other way! I have carried it virtually every day since I received it. If the notch is the price one pays for having the axis lock, it is a good trade off. The only other model knife I have with the axis lock, the Benchmade 940 Osborne, has the same notch between the cutting edge and the handle. It is not as noticable because of the greater blade length. Hopefully, soon I will have the full size RSK with an M2 blade. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Oh man, my dear wife is going to kill me when she finds out that I just ordered the RSK M2 knife!!! I tried not to. I really tried, but I couldn't resist!

Question: Aeromedix used to sell the Bianchi Accumold sheath for the RSK, but it looks like they no longer sell it. I know there were some complaints of fit and such, but I like mine. Does anyone know where I can get one of these? OR can anyone recommend an alternative nylon sheath?

Thanks,

Ken K.

I found a Bianchi Accumold Single Magazine Pouch listed here. It looks like the case used with the RSK anyway.

BUT they list sizes 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. Does anyone know which one fits the fullsize RSK?

Thanks,

Ken K.

... just had a look at my sheath, bought along with Doud's full size RSK : it says "size 2" .

... just had a look at my sheath, bought along with Doug's full size RSK : it says "size 2" .

Alain,

Thanks so much. I don't know why I didn't look on my sheath for a number.

I found this site: http://www.copquest.com/14-1000.htm . It is the "Accumold 7303 Single Mag / Knife Pouch". It had a decent price ($14 plus shipping) but only lists sheath sizes by type of magazine. I found another site that had a conversion chart. The #2 size is the one that fits the Browning Hi-Power. Once the item is placed in the shopping cart it does display a "#2" in the description.

They give a choice of velcro or snap closure. Decisions, decisions, decisions. The sheath Doug offered had a snap closure. I suppose a snap will provide a more durable closure.

I avoid velcro as much as I can, especially for something that will be opened/closed several times a day.