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Benchmade 601 Tengu Flipper G10 Knife
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Blurring the lines between traditional design and modern technology, the Benchmade 601 Tengu Flipper G10 knife is a slim and classy flip knife packed with details that are bound to impress.
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- Black contoured G10 handle with a white base layer and accent shield inlay
- CPM-20CV (59-61 HRC) tanto-style blade
- Comes with black leather sleeve with white accent stitching
- This knife epitomizes the style of Jared Oeser's custom designs
- Covered by the Benchmade limited lifetime warranty and LifeSharp™ services; contact Benchmade for details
| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Knife Blade Type | Straight Edge |
| Locking Blade | Yes |
| Number of Blades | 1 Blade |
| Max Blade Length (in.) | 2.8 inches |
| Closed Length | 3.8 inches |
| One-Handed Opening | Yes |
| Handle Material | G10 |
| Blade Construction | CPM-20CV |
| Dimensions | 6.6 x 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 2.7 ounces |
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Location:California
Age:25–34
5 years ago
Poor quality control on an otherwise awesome knife
No, I do not recommend this product
After eyeing this knife for months, I purchased one online from REI - the only option because it is not stocked by any of my local REI stores. First impressions: This knife looks awesome. The black leather sheath feels well made and the stitching is decent. The blade centering, however, is very poor on the knife I received, to the point where I cannot tell if it is making contact with, and rubbing against, the metal liner when closed (see photo). Opening the knife: The only way to deploy this knife is by pressing down/pulling on the flipper tab, normally with the index finger. When attempting to deploy, I had to really exert my finger to overcome the resistance, to the point where it was sore and left a mark on the finger after a few deployments. Each time I deployed the knife, I nearly dropped it because I was pressing down so hard on the tab before it suddenly yielded and flipped open. Conclusion: This is a beautiful and unique knife. I love that Benchmade made this knife, however I would be weary of purchasing another one without inspecting it in-store for quality issues first. My other Benchmade knives do not suffer from poor blade centering. I will be returning this knife to REI and probably not order another one.
Age:25–34
Location:SLC, UT
Age:35–44
5 years ago
Very pleased
Yes , I recommend this product
Love this knife! I wanted something more refined than a utility or hunting knife. I am often in a professional atmosphere and having a pocket clip showing is a little our of place. I wanted something that fits in a pocket, appears refined and I wanted high quality. This fit the bill. Styling is spot on. Construction is robust. It's a bit on the heavy side. Price point lies between a Gerber and a custom knife (wide bracket, I know). At the time of this review there was only one other review on this site for the 601 Tengu, it isn't good. Hopefully I provided some balance. I own several Benchmade knives, I have been pleased with most. Even when I wasn't satisfied the company was more than willing to take care of me. In contrast to the other review, I feel Benchmade provides consistent quality and top-shelf customer support.
Age:35–44