A quick look at my Microtech Kestrel. This was a birthday gift from a good friend of mine a few years back. Although it looks strange it is a very ergonomic and comfortable blade to use.

Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel Blade Design: Nemesis Double Edge Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz

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Great knife, I first bought this so I can have a fixed blade. I originally wanted a plain edge because I already own a semi serrated edge knife: the Benchmade 550SHG www.youtube.com So I settled with this Overall, great well balanced knife, good weight, just under 7 oz and can really do a lot while keeping a good edge. I really love the design of the blade. Down fall is that it maybe small for some uses and the jimping in the thumb rail is a little high. Yes, I bought the D2 version because I wanted the higher grade steel. Don’t get me wrong I love 154CM also. For me, it was availability and pricing at the time. I still recommend both. I also found that the 154CM is slightly lighter, which isn’t a bad thing. Minor note: they also have the 141 version which is the tanto tip. I purchased this knife from www.ombexpress.com They have great customer service and pretty good prices More information: www.benchmade.com Of course, you can meet me at my store at Western Knives and Utility in Fairfield, CA www.rjbuckknives.com

My video review of the Benchmade 580 Barrage axis-assist knife.

Overall: 8.04″ Blade: 3.44″ Blade Material: D2 TOOL STEEL Handle Material: 6061 T6 Aircraft Aluminum Weight: 3.5oz

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Here’s a side by side comparison of the Emerson Mini CQC-8 and Benchmade 950 Rift. Both are similar in price, and use the same blade and scale material. Benchmade 950 Rift specs: Blade Length: 3.67″ Blade Thickness: 0.114″ Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel Blade Hardness: 58-61HRC Blade Style: Reverse Tanto Handle Material: CNC contoured G10 Weight: 4.80oz. Clip: Tip Up, Reversible, Black Split-Arrow Lock Mechanism: AXIS Overall Length: 8.27″ Closed Length: 4.60″ Class: Black Emerson Mini CQC-8 (Horseman) specs: Handle Material: G10 Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel Blade Finish: Stonewashed Overall Length: 8.35 in. Blade Length: 3.54 in. Blade Thickness: .125 in. Blade Hardness: 57-59 RC Music track: “Get stoned” performed by Hinder.

FEATURES: • Action: Thumbslide Out-The-Front Double Action Automatic • Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel • Blade Style: Nemesis Spear Point • Blade Finish: Black Partially Serrated • Handle Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft Aluminum • Locking Mechanism: Friction Lock • Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Down 301 Spring Steel • Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty • Blade Length: 3.46 • Blade Thickness: .125 • Handle Length: 4.84 • Overall Open Length: 8.30 • Weight: 2.5oz.

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