I've edc neck-worn this wonderful folder for 6yrs now. The scales are NOT wood, they're a tough man made material that's held up well over the yrs. However, the simulated foe "wood" grain is different looking on each knife; so each one is unique. Mine is a richer burgundy red than the one in this video. I recommend taking the scale screws out & dab them with a little Loctite; I did this when mine was new & everything is still solid yrs later. The blade has no wiggle either, but I have never abused this knife to make it loose. ( The beast work is reserved for my trusty Mora Black, another great knife, btw). Ya, I love this North Fork. Everything from its rustic/modern visual design to its recurve blade, & especially, it's user-friendly slide lock mechanism! 👍I'd definitely buy it again. *It should be noted that it's made in Portland, Oregon & the Benchmade warranty is top notch.
I did not mind Sharpening however I ended up selling mine because the thumb studs kept catching on my jeans in the detent on this knife is very light. Ended up opening quite a bit before I even had it out of my pocket.
I've edc'd this knife for 6yrs Zack, get the WorkSharp or Benchmade field sharpener for this recurve. The round ceramic rods have maintained a nice edge on my North Fork. It's a great folder, btw.
My sincere condolences, Tony. What a tragic loss.......***I highly recommend removing the pocket clip on this high $ folder, it's a good way to loose it, clipping it to the inside of your pocket. I've neck-worn mine on a paracord string for yrs. It feels better in the hand, too, without that stupid clip.
I ordered it 2017 and sent it back 3 days later. The worst Benchmade knife I ever received. I am still sorry, because it looks great. But the quality was below every 50$ China knives.
I've edc neck-worn this wonderful folder for 6yrs now. The scales are NOT wood, they're a tough man made material that's held up well over the yrs. However, the simulated foe "wood" grain is different looking on each knife; so each one is unique. Mine is a richer burgundy red than the one in this video.
I recommend taking the scale screws out & dab them with a little Loctite; I did this when mine was new & everything is still solid yrs later. The blade has no wiggle either, but I have never abused this knife to make it loose. ( The beast work is reserved for my trusty Mora Black, another great knife, btw).
Ya, I love this North Fork. Everything from its rustic/modern visual design to its recurve blade, & especially, it's user-friendly slide lock mechanism! 👍I'd definitely buy it again. *It should be noted that it's made in Portland, Oregon & the Benchmade warranty is top notch.
Great choice Mark! The wood looks fantastic. Nice Benchmade.
Just bought this randomly today.. I went to look at bugout and left with this
I’m so glad you went with this!!
Same
Fantastic!!! Great knife!
I love everthing about this knife, except for the recurve blade. Sharpening it isn't easy.
I did not mind Sharpening however I ended up selling mine because the thumb studs kept catching on my jeans in the detent on this knife is very light. Ended up opening quite a bit before I even had it out of my pocket.
@@markcoffman494 It's improved with stronger omega springs from Etsy.
I've edc'd this knife for 6yrs Zack, get the WorkSharp or Benchmade field sharpener for this recurve. The round ceramic rods have maintained a nice edge on my North Fork. It's a great folder, btw.
That’s a really great looking knife! Enjoy it
Great choice.
Beautiful knife man!
Thank you ! I’ll be doing more videos on it later
Hope you keeps us updated because I want to know how it handles long term.
See my comment Eli.
About to buy this..👍🏼👍🏼
Buy it you won’t regret it!
@@markcoffman494 I ordered it ,,Cant wait till Thursday..
had this knife greater than one year and will not trade it for any other
Yup, 6yrs for me. 😉
how much？
Where did you find the pocket clip?
Got it from Benchmade
I remember mine fondly, someone stole it
My sincere condolences, Tony. What a tragic loss.......***I highly recommend removing the pocket clip on this high $ folder, it's a good way to loose it, clipping it to the inside of your pocket. I've neck-worn mine on a paracord string for yrs. It feels better in the hand, too, without that stupid clip.
I ordered it 2017 and sent it back 3 days later. The worst Benchmade knife I ever received. I am still sorry, because it looks great. But the quality was below every 50$ China knives.