knife deals?

[Joseph Evans]

I've been wanting a new knife for a while (benchmade 530) and I've been watching gear swap like a hawk, but I've accepted that I just need to buy it. Does anyone know of any good knife deals or coupon codes floating around? A campsaver coupon would work (they have em in stock), but for the life of me I cant find one online anywhere.

Thanks!

[Kevin Manley]

Try bladeforums.com

[bayden cline]

you might also try the benchmade forum they have a fairly active buy/sell section

[Dale Wambaugh]

Perhaps REI will have a 20% coupon soon? There seem to be some out there for $97-$99 or so.

Put a watch on eBay with email updates.

[Joseph Evans]

Thanks guys. There are so many knife forums, that I'm not really sure which are trustworthy/active/etc. So a push in the right direction is definitely helpful.

I was going to just wait until I got my dividend and 20% off coupon, but rei only carries the combo blade, and I'm after the plain version. I feel like an idiot for not using the campsaver 20% coupon when it floated around a couple weeks ago. I guess I'll check the forums and hopefully get lucky.

[Alex RAllis]

As far as forums go, I've bought from the following and had good luck:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/746-For-Sale-Production-Knives-%28Individual%29
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showforum.php?fid/99/fp/1/
http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/forum.php
http://edcforums.com/forum.php
http://glocktalk.com/classifieds/index.php

My only caveat is that it depends on the seller, and I think most of the forums above have a section for seller feedback.

If you want a good deal and have your heart set on Benchmade, here are the best deals I've found:
http://www.moontrail.com/home.php?cat=475 (plain edge 530 = $82+ship)
http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/search.aspx?manufacturer=56
http://www.knifeworks.com/benchmadefolders.aspx

The 2nd and 3rd choice used to have a 25% discount code for Benchmade, but I don't see it now. You may want to call and ask if it's still available.

[Bob Bankhead]

Joseph:

REI may only carry one Benchmade item, but they can order ANY item that one of their suppliers makes. You just have to ask and wait for it to arrive.

[Andrew U]

Could you use the %20 off coupon at REI on items not normally kept in stock? I feel like they wouldn't honor the coupon on special order items. Seems every year they increase sales restrictions.

[Stephen Barber]

Joseph, I don't know if you're aware of it, but Benchmade has a new version of the 530, numbered 531. Instead of the dagger type blade, it has a spear point blade with a single flat grind (see below). The handle is G10 instead of fiber-filled nylon. I think this model is much better suited to backpacking light than the 530 dagger-shaped blade, which some law enforcement folk might find questionable.

It's available at the site below, as well as at other knife shops. It also comes in a black blade, and a partially serrated blade. Since it is brand new, and in a limited first production run, I really doubt you'll be able to find it at a discount, unless you get real lucky!.

http://www.knifeworks.com/benchmade531pardueblackandgreyg10handle154cmbladesteel.aspx

[Jeremy]

I've found theknifecenter.com to usually have good prices on Benchmades

The 530

[Joseph Evans]

Hey Stephen,

….I actually bought a 531 last week (#149!) from a local shop. Paid full retail price, but I really liked it. I went in to look at the 530, walked out with the 531, but still want a 530, so I'm turning to the internet to (hopefully) get the original for a bit cheaper.

I know, I know, I totally don't NEED it, but if you're on this site, I feel its safe to assume that you know where I'm coming from.

[Stephen Barber]

"I know, I know, I totally don't NEED it, but if you're on this site, I feel its safe to assume that you know where I'm coming from."

Ha! Two minds in the same gutter!

Now if I could find a 531 in S30V, or better yet, M390…..!

[Jonathan Chin]

How much were you hoping to pay? They're on eBay for $74, or perhaps cheaper on auction.

[Ryan Elsey]

Direct from Benchmade they are $88 shipped if you use the code NRALOD2014

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