can anyone shed some light as to weather or not this knife is a fake?
876095
Definitely not a fake ... this is my favorite neck knife ... I just bought one for a Christmas present for one of my best friends and fellow Spec. Ops. Vet ... we both have an affinity for good, functional, reliable useable blades ... I rate this up there with my ZT fixed blades ... great blade, right size, thick spine and holds an edge well ... sheath is a tad bit bulky for under garments ... but ... it is there when you need it ... and it is just right for defense and outdoors backup requirements. Get two ... best deal out there ...
2077132
Yes it is it's one of my favorite knives because of where it's made and the quality of workmanship they used. hope this helps you decide.
1310232
bought mine at an establishment that sharpens for lfe if purchased through them... sorry i can tell ya its a hhelluva knife i believe bests the famous bk2 covers more of the combat side of things
2100634
I'm looking at the picture and comparing it to mine. I'd say the photo appears to be a more grayish shade of green than the actual color. It is a light green, but it's a grayish-green shade and a nice looking knife. I recommend it.
75268
It is not a real benchmade knife, therefore it was just a play of poor "copy-cat" workmanship. The locking mechanism is not the correct size nor shape to hold both ends together. In fact the lock plays a huge role in the faults of this knife. By squeezing the two handles together it's not only putting pressure on the locks bolt, but also on the handles rotating bolts.
760751
I'm sorry it's been to long since I bought it, also as soon as I got it I gave it away it had china on the blade and it was pretty thin, I got the same knife a smith and wesson with a boot clip no china any where great knife, hope this helps you out.
1761429
Under the "2" stars review, see what I wrote about the sheath. Looks to be the same knife. Purchased my a few years ago. Could be the wrong pic, I see they make a "black" version now. "Noir" could be the "Wilderness" or since they now have a "Noir" they could have labeled the stainless one the "Wilderness" if not purchased through the Hedgehog website. Again, looks to be the same knife from the pic I see. I do not remember if mine had the 7500 designation or not. If so it could be a different knife. Hope that helps.
208933
The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope Amazon is reading this since they do the fulfillment for this company. The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope... » Read More The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope Amazon is reading this since they do the fulfillment for this company. « Show Less
853907
I wear mine as a neck knife and it is subject high humidity aka sweat. I never get any rust so it is worth it for me. Will you miss the twenty dollars in a year? You will enjoy the additional quality for a long time. It's a great knive good luck.
461141
The main blade is stainless with D2 steel forged on the edge. The D2 part will get off color and will rust if not cared for properly. My nephew has one and has had really good luck with it. The one I purchased was over ground on one side and barely ground on the other and was not sharp. I worked with it for a while and finally got it sharp but it would not hold an edge nearly as good as my basic Leek knife. I sent it back to the factory explaining the problem but they only reground the blade and returned it. The blade still will not hold an edge. I have had 2 of the basic Leek knives and have had no complaints with either. The main blade is stainless with D2 steel forged on the edge. The D2 part will get off color and will rust if not cared for properly. My nephew has one and has had really good luck with it. The one I purchased was over ground on one side and barely ground on the other and was not sharp. I worked with it for a while and finally got it sharp but it would not hold an edge nearly as good as my basic Leek knife. I sent it back to the factory explaining the problem but they only reground the blade and returned it. The blade still will not hold an edge. I have had 2 of the basic Leek knives and... » Read More The main blade is stainless with D2 steel forged on the edge. The D2 part will get off color and will rust if not cared for properly. My nephew has one and has had really good luck with it. The one I purchased was over ground on one side and barely ground on the other and was not sharp. I worked with it for a while and finally got it sharp but it would not hold an edge nearly as good as my basic Leek knife. I sent it back to the factory explaining the problem but they only reground the blade and returned it. The blade still will not hold an edge. I have had 2 of the basic Leek knives and have had no complaints with either. « Show Less
1785434
Hi, while I am no expert in detecting knockoff's these seem very legit to me, main reason being the quality. Have had the first set for over 18 months & they are still extremely sharp and look great. On the other hand some Chinese knifes from Target that we had lost their sharpness in 6 months.
1056984
Its probably defective. You should talk to the producer of your knife about it
696501
Yes, it is. It's a very nice knife, especially for the price. I went ahead and bought a second one.
786169
Hey Christine, Sorry but I won't be much help. I bought those knives for someone else. I'll ask them and see if they could let me know. Good Luck and Happy Holidays
1950142
Yes it's real. This knife isn't made in the U.S.A. , so it is more economic. However, it is a decent knife made with decent materials. It comes pretty sharp and is a great value. You be hard pressed to find any more "bang-for-your-buck". IMO, even though it has no assisted opening the locking mechanism is better than the Kershaw Blur's liner lock. In a self defense situation you want to have a knife that doesn't fold back and cut you.
1746434
Sorry. I have no idea. All I can tell you is it is the nicest knife I've ever seen or owned. Love it.
1813086
Hahaha. Why don't you buy the knife and find out. It is one of the worlds worst knifes. Do not buy.