Benchmade Ascent: Peak Performance
Once upon a time Benchmade had the perfect, high value EDC/lightweight tactical blade: The Ascent. At just 2.4 oz the Ascent is a great design. A nicely shaped, flat ground 3.5″ 440C blade, a strong lock back, fast deployment, tight lockup, perfect stonewash finish, and an excellent reversible pocket clip are the highppoints. And there’s not too many lows here: maybe just the pointy handle that might stick out of the pocket a bit while you’re carrying the Ascent. Wisely, BM chose to NOT put in steel liners into this adequately strong design. But sadly this fairytale has come to an end and the Ascent is no longer offered in the BM line. But if you’re a fan of a full-sized, lightweight folder with good steel I’d be on the lookout for this outstanding value blade. Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 9 out of 10
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whad you use for pointer knife?
@dusklite It is a kershaw. Look at their website to find it.
Anyone know what that knife he uses as a pointer (at 2m41s and onward) is? Thing looks pretty beast.
The Pika 2, the real one, not the pika 1 he reviewed (even though it said 2), is just like this but with the clip that makes the knife ride really low in the pocket.
@diiebane so you can stab your self why playing with the controller :p
Just lucky, I guess.
— Veri
…how did I get to this video? I just watched something about the PS3 and the 360 Controller and now…this…lol
mfG diebane
Thank you for review.
I have limited version of this knife i.e. 835-07/00. It’s a great knife with top notch steel.
5:29 – you can remove the lock release button by pushing the steel rod through using a small screwdriver.
I own the clip point ats-34 version
Thank you! I have been looking for a review for this knife for months and just found yours. I actually have the 830 model with thumb hole. Couldn’t find any “user” reviews on it. I carry it as an EDC. Quick question, any idea on how to make it deploy a little faster? It’s not the torx screw that is causing it to pause, it almost sticks after 90 degrees. Thanks again!
Hi nutnfancy. Do your sons carry knives?
I’ve got the original Benchmade Eclipse… ATS-34 steel, round hole, and same style as the more expensive AFCK, but with plastic handle instead of G10.
Of course, I still have a real AFCK (806D2) for EDC, but the Eclipse still had its duties for opening mail and boxes.
buddy, your not wolverine, trust me, ive met hugh jackman, and he would not hav a name like sayfaylo, like maybe its an inside joke, but hed hav a name related to his family, hes a very family orientated guy
This is not to be confused with the Ascent II knives I see in various places?
I need no knife…I have three 12 inch blades that come out of my knuckles on each hand!
You want the Thumb hole and combo edge. You will find that the plain straight edge won’t cut through everything. Where the serrated edge will. Where there is rope or seat belt, trust me you want a combo edge!
I agree, the knife is top notch! I have the: 830SBT-BT2, The blade is: ATS-34. So I have the same handle but better blade with combo edge. I have had it on me for 11 plus years with no problems. For a combat tactical folder you can’t beat most Benchmade models!
lol I like How he uses another knife As a pointer.
Benchmade always seems to make the perfect knife and then they discontinue it IE:the AFCK.
grerat review, I believe I mentioned ina video I had an accent but I think its a mini accent, not the full size, it was a gift a few years back…
p.s. I am going to have to bring back the pants pocket for future reviews to show how high or low knives carry in the pocket…haha
Don’t feel so bad man, Im not in college and I need money too, lol…
Wow! Great review and awesome features for a $40-50 knife. It’s too bad I can only find the combo edge and thumbhole version.
I really enjoy your videos. I am a huge fan of Benchmade. I would like to see you do a review on the Benchmade Monochrome Steirer Eisen knife. I have one I have carried every day for over a year and it has served me very well. I would be interested in your opinon of it.
thank you for your vidéo