So I am going to be getting an EDC knife in the next few weeks. I've narrowed it down to benchmade and these models: 705, 527, 556, and the 585. The 585 has the assist axis lock all other have the regular axis lock. I was just wondering is the assist needed, or can I just flick my wrist and have the blade pop open on these knives. I don't mean auto of course I mean is the balde heavy enough so that it can be swung open without using the thumb screw; i'm sure there is a term for this action but I don't know it.
Also how does one sharpen a Black caoted knife? I would assume that if you use a stone and sharpen to high on the edge that you will mess up the black finish in that area.
Also for know I am looking at a silver combo blade for all of these.
Thanks
Also how does one sharpen a Black caoted knife? I would assume that if you use a stone and sharpen to high on the edge that you will mess up the black finish in that area.
Also for know I am looking at a silver combo blade for all of these.
Thanks