TRJ Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:36 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:36 PM I got a small bonus at work so I decided to buy me a little "me" present before investing the rest. A little looking around for a small light pocketknife for EDC netted me the Benchmade 485 Valet model. M390 steel. Axis Lock. 2.96" blade. Thin, just .45" . Lightweight, just under 2.2 oz. G10 scales. Deep carry pocket clip hides the whole knife in the pocket. It came hair popping sharp. Axis lock and joint was a little stiff out of the box. 1/20th of a turn on the appropriate screw and a few drops of FP10 and this thing is deploy-able with a slight flick. My Benchmade collection is growing. Now I have three of the 14716 Mini HK Axis knives (discontinued), a 585 Mini Barrage Axis Assist model, a 556-1 Mini Griptilian with G10 scales, blue spacers, and CPM-20CV steel, and a standard 550 Mini Griptilian. It's hard to decide which one to carry, but I'm thinking the new Valet might see a lot of time in my pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKoz Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:40 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:40 PM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iQrLPtr_ikE Thats not a knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:46 PM Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:46 PM LOL, True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0untZer0 Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:57 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 04:57 PM Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted October 7, 2018 at 05:29 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 05:29 PM I got a small bonus at work so I decided to buy me a little "me" present before investing the rest. A little looking around for a small light pocketknife for EDC netted me the Benchmade 485 Valet model. M390 steel. Axis Lock. 2.96" blade. Thin, just .45" . Lightweight, just under 2.2 oz. G10 scales. Deep carry pocket clip hides the whole knife in the pocket. It came hair popping sharp. Axis lock and joint was a little stiff out of the box. 1/20th of a turn on the appropriate screw and a few drops of FP10 and this thing is deploy-able with a slight flick. My Benchmade collection is growing. Now I have three of the 14716 Mini HK Axis knives (discontinued), a 585 Mini Barrage Axis Assist model, a 556-1 Mini Griptilian with G10 scales, blue spacers, and CPM-20CV steel, and a standard 550 Mini Griptilian. It's hard to decide which one to carry, but I'm thinking the new Valet might see a lot of time in my pocket. Good looking knife. Great brand also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 7, 2018 at 05:31 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 05:31 PM I've been thinking about buying one of these. I've looked at the Valet a couple times in different stores. Two things always stopped me: The screws under the deep carry pocket clip and a little too high to let it slip all the way over my pocket for true deep carry. Also, every one I've seen in person has been a straight edge. I prefer the half serrated combo-edge. I know I can always order the edge I want, but... Other than that, I love the size, feel and materials of this little gem. I wish the G10 scales came in black instead of gray, though. Great purchase. Congratulations! -- Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkroenlein Posted October 7, 2018 at 05:54 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 05:54 PM That's a slick little knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted October 7, 2018 at 06:03 PM Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 06:03 PM I've been thinking about buying one of these. I've looked at the Valet a couple times in different stores. Two things always stopped me: The screws under the deep carry pocket clip and a little too high to let it slip all the way over my pocket for true deep carry. Also, every one I've seen in person has been a straight edge. I prefer the half serrated combo-edge. I know I can always order the edge I want, but... Other than that, I love the size, feel and materials of this little gem. I wish the G10 scales came in black instead of gray, though. Great purchase. Congratulations! -- FrankCheck this out. I think Benchmade revised the screws because I saw a few reviews online where they complained about the clip being awkward with no room for pocket fabric to clear the screws. No problem here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Ring Posted October 7, 2018 at 07:40 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 07:40 PM Nice knife, congrats. I really like Benchmade, I've own 3, my 1st was a Griptilian (bought from a member of this site, thanks Thiokol) that I've passed on to my son, my EDC is a BM CLA, my backup (for when I go to places that an Auto is a no no) is a BM Model 590BK, seriously thinking of adding a BM Barrage to the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2A4Cook Posted October 7, 2018 at 07:59 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 07:59 PM Nice little Benchmade! Can't beat their customer service, either. I once sent them an AFCK that was over 20 years old, and they tidied it up and resharpened it for me, no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredguns Posted October 7, 2018 at 11:30 PM Share Posted October 7, 2018 at 11:30 PM Nice knife. The only Benchmades I have ever been interested in and owned have been mini-grips including the Ritter. Lately, new models have peaked my interest again. My carry these days are split between an XM-18 3" slicer and a small Insingo. That 2.7"-2.9" blade is right in my alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchostler Posted October 8, 2018 at 02:59 AM Share Posted October 8, 2018 at 02:59 AM i have a mini and full size barrage, too nice to carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draal Posted October 8, 2018 at 02:04 PM Share Posted October 8, 2018 at 02:04 PM Nice! I just picked up a Benchmade 586 Mini Barrage yesterday as a birthday gift to myself. I might have to put the Valet on my short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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