One measure of their quality is that Pawn America gave a relative $80.00 for the $115.00 Mini Barrage he stole from me to buy drugs. Fortunately, I have another Mini Barrage as well as a Griptilian. They are both pretty expensive for me, but are considered entry-level in the world of upscale knives.
I love the Axis lock, preferring it by a huge margin over frame lock, liner lock or backlock knives. I keep reading that Benchmade's quality control and fit and finish are slipping, but I haven't tried to buy one recently, so wouldn't know.
I also read that they have gotten pretty expensive compared to what you can get from other makers, but that's not a sandbox I play in, so it doesn't affect me.
My Benchmades have proven to be excellent, durable knives.
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Last edited by Marshwheeling; 05-10-2017 at 06:43 PM.
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