What is your opinion on the Benchmade A.F.C.K. for self defense? Normally I wouldn't consider another brand, but I like the size, shape, and looks of it. (it also has the spyderco trademark round hole)
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A.F.C.K. for self defense
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I remeber a lot of discussion about the AFCK's tip breakage in the early days of the forums. IIRC the problem is due more to the way Benchmade heat treat ATS34 than tip strength. Apparently they don't temper sufficiently and the steel is just too hard and brittle. Difficult to sharpen also as I recall.
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My first folder I bought purely for defense was an AFCK purchased 5 or so years ago.For me it is one of the best handling folders in regular or reverse grips I own.Unfortunately it did not prove to be all it appeared. Despite never being abused in any way it's brittle edge chipped and the plastic liner in the back of the handle cracked where the last pin goes through.I had to epoxy the piece back in place and sharpen the chip out of the edge.As a result I retired my AFCK and purchased a plain edge Spyderco Civilian that I still often carry along with the MBC series knives.My advice is to stay away from the AFCK unless it's material shortcomings have been remedied.Try one of the MBC knives instead.