For everyone who sold their Benchmade Altitude...

[MADGRZ]

What did you end up replacing it with?

I see these for sale in the classifieds more than any other knife. What's the deal?

 

[mthayr]

The knife handle is uncomfortably thin (at least on the original) for using without wrapping it in paracord, and S90V is super hard to resharpen once it loses its edge.

 

[repins05]

Not convenient if you are not close to Oregon City, but the lifetime sharpening is great. I prefer a larger handle as well.

 

[Marbles]

The handle is fine, if you keep the knife properly sharpened.

However, S90V chips more than I like and my Altitude would get chips deep into the bevel, which would need bench stones and a good bit of time to clean up. My EDC Griptillian with an S90V blade never had that issue, so could have just been my sample.

As for replacement, currently I use a modified MKC Jackstone. I have a CRK Inyoni, which is a great boning knife, but notably inferior as a skinning knife to the Jackstone.

Personally, a Dixie Zipper would be my choice if buying today.

 

[Reburn]

Why I sold the altitude. It was the heaviest skeleton knife. The handle was uncomfortable. It resold well since it was a benchmade.

I replaced it with argali knives and I have been super happy with them. The S35 is not bad to sharpen. I also bought 2 in magna cut to try out. I have 2 carbons and 2 seracs. I just send the 4 back into argali to resharpen. They are fast and responsive.