The overall design was slimmed down for a low profile, low drag carry, and the weight is still incredibl. The benchmade 531 pardue is one of the lightest every day carry knives you will find. The axis lock, dual thumb studs and reversible pocket clip make the knife usable for right and left handers. Out the front knife is a special pocket knife that deploys out of the front of the handle and can retract back into it as well.
Benchmade 531 pardue axis folding knives benchmade. Its lightweight, feels comfortable and comes in handy for any odd job you need to get done. Benchmade 530 pardue and zt 0561 discussion in old ads started by ez bake, jan 23, 2014. Im a huge fan of the design and i love the lightness. Mels first attempt at making knives was in 1957, according to him needless to say looking back, they were rough by todays standards. Aug 01, 2016 the famed knife maker is probably best known for his revolutionary griptilian knives from benchmade. And you usually need them when you least expect it. The model 531 is based on the mel pardue designed model 350.
This knife is so light and with the reversible pocket clip easy to carry. The basic looks are the same with the spear point blade and coffin style handle design but, the axis lock was incorporated for added performance function. What is unique about this thumb knife is that it has an excellent grip in the hand although sometimes it can get a bit messy to hold his knife especially when wearing gloves. The initial knives primarily consisted of the balisong knives, using a combination of outside vendors and inside processing to build finished products. Benchmade 530 axis pardue advantageously shopping at. The sales guy also showed me a model that i didnt really know much about. Especially with the warm weather, i like a lightweight edc.
Well, an everyday carry otf knife could be the answer to your problems. The benchmade 530 is an outstanding option as a gentlemans folder for edc. Benchmade 530 pardue badass knife of the week knife depot. The basic looks are the same with the spear point blade and coffin style handle design. Jul 28, 2019 i purchased the benchmade 530 and fell one more step down the rabbit hole. Benchmade makes the pardue hunter to his specifications. The benchmade 530 pardue is described by the manufacturer as a sub two ounce folder. Benchmade 530 pardue design knife for sale online ebay. I give the 530 4 stars because the axislock bottons are concave i. There is also a 530 which is the plain edge version. Join the conversation on the benchmade forums for more testing videos and speci. Buy benchmade 531 pardue axis folding knives, the ultimate lightweight carry now comes with g10 or molded handles.
Mel pardue, artisan and outdoorsman, has over forty years of experience in building and refining the best of the best. If youre looking for a good edc pocket knife, the benchmade 530 pardue might be what you need. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Benchmade pardue serrated knife 530sbk lawmens police. He designed the griptilian model, which is one of benchmades most popular knives of all time. Benchmade 525 minipresidio knife w 3in blade by pardue. Shop benchmade knife company for a wide selection of highperformance everyday carry edc, hunt, rescue, tactical, outdoor, and survival knives. The knife is designed by benchmade s champion mel pardue. Benchmade pardue 530 folding axis locking tactical knife w. Benchmade s test lab put the sub 2oz axis lock 530 through a series of tests. This model 530 benchmade pardue knife features a 3. Benchmades griptilian line was collaboration with mel pardue. He designed the griptilian model, which is one of benchmade s most popular knives of all time. Sep 07, 2012 the 530 pardue is ultralightweight and very thin, youll hardly even know its in your pocket.
The low weight is the first thing you notice about the benchmade 530 pardue. This pocket knife from the experts at benchmade has as axis locking mechanism with dual thumbstud opener, a 100% ambidextrous mechanism that gets its function from a small, hardened steel bar which rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The overall design was slimmed down for a low profile, low drag. Think of the 530 as a pocket razor blade and the 531 a very slightly beefed up version with stiffer g10 handles. Benchmade 530 pardue a gentlemans edc folder youtube. Find great deals on ebay for benchmade pardue and benchmade pardue 531.
Benchmade makes good knives, but for whatever reason, i never picked up many of them. So, the mel pardue 530 stood out to me as a knife that i might take a liking to. The benchmade 531 pardue is a rugged version of the mel pardue designed model 530. The benchmade mel pardue knife is the first custom collaboration in the benchmade hunt line. I like my blades to be slim and weight as little as possible. This knife is completely manual and can be opened with the thumb stud and closed by. Benchmade 530 mel pardue international knife collectors. Unfollow benchmade pardue to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In pursuit of a knife that was light weight, slim in profile, yet was still built with a high level of quality in respect to its construction as well as the materials used all that and more was achieved in the benchmade pardue combo edge knife.
It has a textured plastic handle over a steel frame. Benchmade pardue serrated knife 530sbk lawmens police supply. I recently picked up a pardue 531 knife after owning the original 530 for quite some time. The benchmade 530 pardue is a lightweight everyday carry knife that gets lost in your pocket until youre ready for it to spring into action.
Benchmade pardue 530 531 knife walkaround knives plus. Benchmade large axis bone collector plainwalnut users are fine benchmade h2o large plain griptilian benchmade 520 prisidio plainsatindrop users are fine. The noryl gtx 830 handle helps keep the knifes weight down but keeps it very durable. Buy benchmade 3550 mel pardue spear point knife at. Benchmade 15400 pardue hunter mel pardue drop point fixed. Another in a line of daggerinspired knives designed by mel. The pardue 530 features a satin finished 154cm blade with a plain cutting edge. The 530 pardue blue class folder utilizes benchmade s axis system which provides fluid action and a rock sold lockup and is opened with the minimized ambidextrous dual thumb stud design. Benchmades test lab put the sub 2oz axis lock 530 through a. Jun 29, 2010 i carry a benchmade griptilian 551org with a 3. Made right here, the benchmade 530 pardue folding tactical knife is a great way to make sure that you have the blade you need by your side at all times. We mainly discussed the handle rigidity between it and the normal production 530 and that was that. Black anodized, machined 6061 t6 aluminum handle with tipdown pocket clip.
The 530 pardue blue class folder utilizes benchmades axis system which provides fluid action and a rock sold lockup and is opened with the minimized ambidextrous dual thumb stud design. So, the mel pardue 530 stood out to me as a knife that i. This knife from the experts at benchmade features the axis locking mechanism, a 100% ambidextrous mechanism that gets its function from a small, hardened steel bar which rides forward and back in a slot machined into both steel liners. The benchmade 530 mel pardue is one of the lightest and thinnest pocket knives produced. Join the conversation on the benchmade forums for more testing videos and. The machining of the blade steel and the milling of the g10 handle shape on both knives are the same. Benchmade 15400 pardue hunter benchmade mel pardue. Benchmade pardue griptilian mini grip fold knife up to 23%. So if you want to prepare yourself for the foreseeable future, what type of pocket knife should you get. Pardue is a custom knifemaker and one of benchmades longest knife designers. The thinner blade of the 530 is probably better suited for food prep than the griptilian. Benchmade pardue knife model 530, bm530 the illustrated benchmade knife is the model 530 benchmade pardue knife, designed by mel pardue. I love most benchmades, and i am a lightweight pocket knife kind of guy. To close just pull back on the axis lock and fold the blade back.
The knife is designed by benchmades champion mel pardue. Benchmade pardue 530 folding axis locking tactical knife w 3. Benchmade 531 pardue axis g10 fine blade knife rei coop. It is a lightweight folding knife with a modified spearpoint blade, and uses a patented axis locking mechanism. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. I purchased the benchmade 530 and fell one more step down the rabbit hole. Walmart protection plans cover the total cost of repair, or replacement, for products, as well as covering delivery charges for the exchange. Heres a short overview of the super lightweight benchmade 530 pardue folder. Those familiar with pardue will recognize him as the designer of the griptilian. The 530 pardue is ultralightweight and very thin, youll hardly even know its in your pocket. With the squirrels and mosquitos around here, i like to carry a good defensive blade. Pardue is a custom knifemaker and one of benchmade s longest knife designers. The concave button on the 530 is just not as easy to manipulate in my handling of the knife.
If you dont like the tactical look of the 530 the 531 has a less daggerlike blade grind. Jan 23, 2014 benchmade 530 pardue and zt 0561 discussion in old ads started by ez bake, jan 23, 2014. Benchmade 551 griptillian pardue design knife is a fullsized cutting tool that is available at an attractive price. The main attractions of this knife are its relative light weight and blade thickness as compared to other pocket knives of its blade length. Benchmade blue class 530 pardue spear point manual folding. Dec 02, 2015 the benchmade 530 is an outstanding option as a gentlemans folder for edc.
The model 530 is based on the mel pardue designed model 350. The rei exclusive benchmade pardue 5311501 is a fantastic, slim and light weight edc every day carry knife. The pardue 530bk features a bk1 black coated 154cm blade with a plain cutting edge. Mel pardue brings years of hunting experience and practicality to the design of this allaround hunting fixed blade with bushcraft in its blood. These include jody samson, ernest emerson, allen elishewitz, mel pardue, bill. Benchmade 530 pardue and zt 0561 oklahoma shooters. You can also explore other items in the knives, folding knives yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. When it comes to all around functionality, you cant beat the griptillian. The rei exclusive benchmade pardue 5311501 is a upgrade from the benchmade pardue 531.
But, as our latest badass knife of the week suggests, pardue is no onehit wonder. When i first picked it up, it was my every day carry. Dec 10, 2015 benchmade 551 griptillian pardue design knife is a fullsized cutting tool that is available at an attractive price. There are more shapes, sizes and colors available in the griptillian than any other product family from benchmade. Naused for otherowned for greater than 1 year comments. Benchmade gave this knife a satin 154cm steel blade. Benchmade 530 pardue folding knife overview youtube. It comes with a reversible pocket clip for easy carry. The 5501 offers a gray g10 handle with a cpm20cv steel blade. Its a good slicer for its blade shape i am sure it because of the thin blade. Benchmade pardue hunter, bm15400 the benchmade pardue hunter, designed in collaboration with custom knife maker mel pardue, is a compact workhorse of a hunting knife that features a 3. Mel pardue mel pardue has long been one of the most influential knifemakers in his time. On one side of the blade is the benchmade logo and on the other is the mel pardue design.
If youre looking for a good, durable edc pocket knife, the benchmade 530 pardue might be what you need. Benchmade pardue knife model 530, bm 530 the illustrated benchmade knife is the model 530 benchmade pardue knife, designed by mel pardue. Benchmade 531 pardue axis folding knives benchmade knives. The overall design was slimmed down for a low profile, low drag carry.
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