I received the Bradley 17600 (Produced of course By Benchmade) today in the mail and though I'm sure it's been reviewed in the past, I'm going to give my take on it.
I shouldn't need to post pics as you can find tons of High quality ones with a simple search, or chances are many of you already have seen this knife.
Blade shape: Perfectly Tactical. This is a tactical blade with an acute piercing point, dropping edge down to a spear like swedge-meets-edge deal. I believe strongly that this blade shape is perfect for the size of this knife, (blade length is 3.6''). Though I'm sure many could use it for EDC because of it's lightweight, It is primarily a tactical blade, many compare this knife to the Sebenza, but the Sebenza is not a tactical blade, it is a working blade, (This is of course my opinion, and as we know the Sebenza is coveted as an amazing EDC) and it also open slowly and smoothly. This knife however (The 17600) does not open slowly. At all.
Blade Steel: s30v, do I even have to say anything about this steel, it just works, fine grain, takes and amazing edge, and this blade came truly sharp out of box, which I was happy about, shaving sharp I'd say.
Blade Finish: Stonewashed, and beautiful in the light. The pocket clip is the split arrow clip (Benchmade), and it also sports a stonewashed finish.
Handle: Titanium Frame lock style, extremely ergonomic and light, feels like a mere extension of the hand. Pocket clip can be mounted tip up and tip down. Beadblasted, traction is about the same as the aluminium handles of the osborne series by Benchmade, however maybe slightly less abrasive. (I have a 943 to compare to)
Deployment: Like and auto Knife, simply put, just apply medium pressure if that to the anodized blue thumb stud and it feels as if the blade pulls itself open, auto-knife like speed; it can also be opened slowly if you wish, even though it's a framelock it feels as smoother as an axis lock.
Lock-Up: Solid, Perfect, No blade play. AT ALL, at least in my experience so far, and I've been opening and closing it for an hour, it hasn't seemed to have loosened the pivot screw any if at all.
Fit and finish: 10/10 Perfect, nothing is wrong at all, I just can't nit-pick on this blade. Smoothest opening, like I said it feels as smooth as an axis lock opener.
If you guys have any questions about this knife feel free to post. This one's going to occupy my pocket for quite some time.
-Tim616
I shouldn't need to post pics as you can find tons of High quality ones with a simple search, or chances are many of you already have seen this knife.
Blade shape: Perfectly Tactical. This is a tactical blade with an acute piercing point, dropping edge down to a spear like swedge-meets-edge deal. I believe strongly that this blade shape is perfect for the size of this knife, (blade length is 3.6''). Though I'm sure many could use it for EDC because of it's lightweight, It is primarily a tactical blade, many compare this knife to the Sebenza, but the Sebenza is not a tactical blade, it is a working blade, (This is of course my opinion, and as we know the Sebenza is coveted as an amazing EDC) and it also open slowly and smoothly. This knife however (The 17600) does not open slowly. At all.
Blade Steel: s30v, do I even have to say anything about this steel, it just works, fine grain, takes and amazing edge, and this blade came truly sharp out of box, which I was happy about, shaving sharp I'd say.
Blade Finish: Stonewashed, and beautiful in the light. The pocket clip is the split arrow clip (Benchmade), and it also sports a stonewashed finish.
Handle: Titanium Frame lock style, extremely ergonomic and light, feels like a mere extension of the hand. Pocket clip can be mounted tip up and tip down. Beadblasted, traction is about the same as the aluminium handles of the osborne series by Benchmade, however maybe slightly less abrasive. (I have a 943 to compare to)
Deployment: Like and auto Knife, simply put, just apply medium pressure if that to the anodized blue thumb stud and it feels as if the blade pulls itself open, auto-knife like speed; it can also be opened slowly if you wish, even though it's a framelock it feels as smoother as an axis lock.
Lock-Up: Solid, Perfect, No blade play. AT ALL, at least in my experience so far, and I've been opening and closing it for an hour, it hasn't seemed to have loosened the pivot screw any if at all.
Fit and finish: 10/10 Perfect, nothing is wrong at all, I just can't nit-pick on this blade. Smoothest opening, like I said it feels as smooth as an axis lock opener.
If you guys have any questions about this knife feel free to post. This one's going to occupy my pocket for quite some time.
-Tim616
