A Frustrating Update to a Classic - Benchmade 710 Review
Published: 5 months ago
CORRECTIONS:
- I incorrectly noted the blade was Cerakote. It is a PVD coating.
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Check the ClarkeScore Database here!*
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IuYRvkBVxmhpS9weOT66iXsITNXeyH3eoBiZJRtxn50/edit?gid=1653988778=1653988778
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ONE LINE REVIEW:
The bones of the 710 are great, but this modern iteration is hard to recommend for anybody but collectors.
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SPECS
Length: 8.95"
Weight: 5.16 oz
Blade Length: 4.00"
Blade Thickness: 0.114"
Country: USA
MSRP: $405
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CLARKESCORE (v 1.0)
FUN FACTOR
Distinctiveness: 8
Design: 6
Action: 7
Fit & Finish: 7
Cool Factor: 8
FUN FACTOR TOTAL: 36/50
UTILITY
Cutting Performance: 7
Robustness: 7
Carry: 5
Ergonomics & Feel: 7
Value: 4
UTILITY TOTAL: 30/50
CLARKESCORE TOTAL: 66/100
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* Credit to Doug DeMuro's DougScore for inspiration.
https://www.dougdemuro.com/dougscore
- I incorrectly noted the blade was Cerakote. It is a PVD coating.
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Check the ClarkeScore Database here!*
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IuYRvkBVxmhpS9weOT66iXsITNXeyH3eoBiZJRtxn50/edit?gid=1653988778=1653988778
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ONE LINE REVIEW:
The bones of the 710 are great, but this modern iteration is hard to recommend for anybody but collectors.
---
SPECS
Length: 8.95"
Weight: 5.16 oz
Blade Length: 4.00"
Blade Thickness: 0.114"
Country: USA
MSRP: $405
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CLARKESCORE (v 1.0)
FUN FACTOR
Distinctiveness: 8
Design: 6
Action: 7
Fit & Finish: 7
Cool Factor: 8
FUN FACTOR TOTAL: 36/50
UTILITY
Cutting Performance: 7
Robustness: 7
Carry: 5
Ergonomics & Feel: 7
Value: 4
UTILITY TOTAL: 30/50
CLARKESCORE TOTAL: 66/100
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* Credit to Doug DeMuro's DougScore for inspiration.
https://www.dougdemuro.com/dougscore