Theres something about an old benchmade that i love..,and lately i have been just dying to make something with that oldschool bm look.
Latchless bali-
Blade: ATS-34 3/16" Thick
Handles: orangepeeled TI
Spacers: Orangepeeled TI
Benchmade skeleton pattern
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Blade length is 4.2" and OAL is 9.3"
Latched bali-
Blade: ATS-34 3/16" Thick
Handles: TI
Spacers: TI
Latch: TI
Benchmade skeleton pattern
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Blade lengh is 4.4" With OAL of 9.6"
I used a new spacer on the latchless bali,and radiused it on a small wheel which looks pretty cool (imo).i also added a safe handle itentifier.i got the idea from a typhoon our pal Dawkind did wayyy back.i think its great! orabge peel on the entire bali.to date this ones my fav..,something about latchless that just gets me
i did my take on a flat clip bowie,you've seen it before.this one just has less belly and is ground on a 3" wheel and swedge on a 1.5" wheel.Rounded ears also,expect to see more of this!the latched bali has a very traditional flat clip profile.bevels were ground on a 3" and 2" wheel.i gave the latch an orange peel finish to withstand those pesky latch scratches.the rest has a nice satin finish..,hav'nt decided if i will anodize it yet!this one was made with good 'ol school bm in mind.
Anyway,whatch think??
Wow,love the blade thickness and grind. Incredible Bali's.