Benchmade CLOSED FS: Vintage Benchmade, only the 975 Super CQC7 (SOLD 875 Sentinel, 806D2S AFCK, #44S Balisong)

[mdbradshaw]

All pricing is final to buyer, includes shipping, insurance and Paypal fees. Shipped via USPS priority. I'll take cash, paypal or zelle for payment. Pickup in Houston TX is an option.

These are old and somewhat rare versions of each. I'm going to be as honest as possible about the pros and cons of each. All are interesting, none are "hang on the wall" kinda knives. NONE HAVE BOXES. ALL have blue BM fabric bags.

#1 Benchmade 975 Super CQC-7 $175 CLOSED!
#2 Benchmade 875 Sentinel $200 SOLD!
#3 Benchamde 806D2S AFCK $200 SOLD!
#4 Benchmade Model 44S Balisong $350 SOLD!!

 

[mdbradshaw]

#1 Benchmade 975 Super CQC-7 $175

Straight bead blasted blade. ATS-34, original logo (thin lined butterfly with name inside). "Emerson Design" logo on the blade
I bought this NOS sometime around 1998 ,it was an early run sitting on the shelf.
The pros: This is the BIGGER Emerson with a straight blade. This one is a first production run, it does NOT have the "Spec War" logo on it. Bead blasted blade. Recently sent to BM for cleaning and sharpening.
The cons: The last 1mm of the tip was broken off. I had BM reshape the tip to a new point. That means the knife is ever so slightly shorter, and ever so slightly differently shaped than normal, but it has a wicked new point. Also, this was a camping knife for a few years, so it has some stains, and the back spine shows where someone might possibly have used it to chop wood or something silly like that..
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[mdbradshaw]

#2 Benchmade 875 Sentinel $200 SOLD SOLD SOLD

Straight bright blade. Elishewitz logo on blade. Original logo (thin line butterfly, name inside) on blade.
The pros: I bought this new, it's a first production run circa 1998. It's never been carried, never cut anything. This one did not get sent back to BM, because the blade was already fine. I did disassemble and clean it out myself.
If you were around back then, you might remember that the 875 came with 2 blue scales on EACH side of the handle. The problem was, the pocket clip sat *just* where the break in the scales was, so when you pulled it out of your pocket, the hem got caught there and tore. They immediately redesigned the clip side scale to be a single piece, and you could send your 2 piece scale knife in to be retrofitted. I never did that.
So, this still has the original, one run only 2 piece scale on the clip side. Look around, I've only seen one other shown on the web in recent history.

 

[mdbradshaw]

#3 Benchamde 806D2S AFCK $200 SOLD SOLD SOLD

Serrated black blade. "D2" and "BK" on blade, second logo (fat lined butterfly, name inside).
The pros: Still one of the nicest knife designs out there, and now with the Axis lock! D2 HSS blade, the later BK coating. This one was purchased new in 2003 and a daily carry for many years, so the handle shows wear and the blade has some of the black coating worn off. It was sent to BM for sharpening and cleaning, came back with a snappy axis lock!
The cons: Wear on handle, clip and blade, but no damage. Just not as pretty as the 875 above...

 

[mdbradshaw]

SOLD SOLD SOLD!! #4 Benchmade Model 44S Balisong $350 $SOLD SOLD

Serrated bright blade
This one was bought used probably 20 years ago, I don't know the exact age.
I don't think it was ever carried, but it's been flipped quite a bit. Blade is sharp and clean, with slight scratches from the handle scraping it. Comes with a BM ballistic nylon belt pouch.

 

[makaih2o]

I’ll take the 875

 

[mdbradshaw]

Done, PMing you now

 

[Peakbagger46]

I’ll take the AFCK

 

[mdbradshaw]

I’ll take the AFCK

Got it! Replied to your PM

 

[RAAK]

Would you take $325 for the 44s?

 

[mdbradshaw]

Would you take $325 for the 44s?

PMing you

 

[mdbradshaw]

PM failed for some reason.

I'd absolutely take $325, shipped and insured.
I can get it out today if we finalize everything.
Do you want any more pictures, or have any questions?

 

[RAAK]

Still waiting for shipping info

 

[mdbradshaw]

Still waiting for shipping info

And I'm still waiting for a confirmation from you. Your PMs are turned off, so contact me directly at **redacted**

$325 shipped and insured via UPS ground is fine, you can pay via Paypal or Zelle