Anyone have a review on the Benchmade Altitude knife?

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Even though it is a little pricey I am looking at the Benchmade Altitude knife. Anyone have an review or rexperience with this knife?

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I can tell you Benchmade has gone to a better mnfr process that eliminates some of the complaints about blade alignment in the past.

I carry a Mini Grip as my EDC....great knife.
 

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I held one in my hand for the 1st time earlier this week. Almost pulled the trigger, but I am already over my budget on optics with more coming. Going to let things cool off a little bit more before I add that to my kit. But I can tell I'm going to end up with one before long.



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I have one, picked it up at BHA Rendezvous down in Boise a few weeks ago. I'm exited to put it to use this September. It feels good in the hand, is light and fits well in my kill kit.
 

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Following for updates. I'm interested in a lightweight knife, and something beefier than a Havalon (although I might carry that as well).
 
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I carry a benchmade every day, but have you checked out the esee izula? Similar size, only slightly heavier, and quite a bit cheaper.
 

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Just a little update: Knife was a perfect addition to my kit! Kept its edge, durable and light. Also the color keeps me from losing it!!!
 

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I carry a benchmade every day, but have you checked out the esee izula? Similar size, only slightly heavier, and quite a bit cheaper.

I have been carrying an izula in a custom sheath for the last 3 years. I have used it on several deer. I’m sure the benchmade is great. I own several. I was gifted a steep country and will probably use that instead of the izula for hunting. It has a better grip and longer blade. The izula has no scales and is kind of a pain when soaked in blood and the altitudes “handle” looks worse for that.
 

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I’m a fan of the Altitude. I originally planned to get the Izula, but it didn’t fit in my hand well. I held the Altitude and knew immediately I wanted that knife. Only deboned one Mule Deer so far but it was excellent.
 

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If you want them, there are plenty of places online that sell scales for the izula.

The izula is a great knife, my girlfriend and I both carry one when backpacking and hunting.

I specifically wanted the bare knife. It seriously disappears in my pocket. I love everything about the knife it’s just a little slick when bloody. I’m thinking the altitude will have a similar issue if that’s your intended use.

I only use mine for gutting and cuts around bone and knuckles. I started carrying a victorinox boning knife to debone deer in the field. That’s the best knife decision I have made in a long time.
 

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I specifically wanted the bare knife. It seriously disappears in my pocket. I love everything about the knife it’s just a little slick when bloody. I’m thinking the altitude will have a similar issue if that’s your intended use.

I only use mine for gutting and cuts around bone and knuckles. I started carrying a victorinox boning knife to debone deer in the field. That’s the best knife decision I have made in a long time.
I’m a fan of the Altitude. I originally planned to get the Izula, but it didn’t fit in my hand well. I held the Altitude and knew immediately I wanted that knife. Only deboned one Mule Deer so far but it was excellent.
i purchased one a few months ago and have only used it on a fresh road kill deer. Very sharp and comfortable to use. I think for its size and weight it’s as good a knife as you can get.
 
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