5 Just what I expected Posted by Greg Fahey on 25th Aug 2016

I trust The ApostleP's reviews in YouTube. I knew I had to have this BM after his review. It's everything he said it was. Typically stiff AXIS lock action when received. That's a good thing IMO. It means it's only going to get better and smoother. I do my usual 1 drop (only) of Tuff Glide to the pivot and to the AXIS lock area. Then I work it. Now? Buttery smooth deployment not unlike my 940-1 which is hard to improve on. I adjusted the pivot screw just a tad. Now there is zero blade play. I mean none. Blade centering? Perfect. I thought the CF handles might be slick but, they have a non textured feel that's hard to explain. Just beautiful. Excellent and minimal jimping. Just the right places. The blade came superbly sharpened. I have only stropped minimally just to add a little something to the edge.



Tell you what, Benchmade is only getting better in my recent experiences. That knife company from CO seems to have some QC issues as I have sold the last 3 knives I've bought from them. Off center blades that can't be corrected. A blade lock that pinches your hand. I'm done with them. Benchmade's knives are coming out of the factory ready to go. Someone is paying attention there and this AXIS Stryker II is an example of that. It ticks off all the right boxes and might be their best yet.



This was my first KSF purchase and everything went wonderfully. Call me a satisfied customer who'll be back again and again.