Elegant and classy design by Bob Lum
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Benchmade
Benchmade Dejavoo
The Benchmade 740 Dejavoo is a US-made folding knife designed by Bob Lum, featuring a 3.95 inch CPM S30V drop point blade with a satin finish, a black G10 handle with titanium and stainless steel liners, and a liner lock mechanism. It weighs approximately 4.1 ounces and has a tip-down pocket clip.
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Weight116.28 g (4.10 oz)
PriceUS$225
Blade steelCPM S30V
Lock typeLiner Lock
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length100.33 mm (3.95 in)
Overall length231.65 mm (9.12 in)
Closed length131.32 mm (5.17 in)
Blade thickness3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Handle materialG-10 Laminate
FinishSatin (some variants stonewashed)
Opening methodThumb Hole
Clip typeTip-Down Stainless Steel
Carry Profile
Best for
Collector's KnifeEDC For Those Desiring An Elegant Design
Limitations
Not best for
Heavy Tactical UseHardcore UtilityUsers Desiring Strong Blade Retention Or Aggressive Grip Traction
Field Signals
Common praise
Lightweight despite its size
Great edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steel
Good ergonomics with comfortable handle contours
Smooth thumb hole opening mechanism
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Common complaints
Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried loosely
Tip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some users
Relatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposes
Lack of jimping reduces grip security
Not strongest lock for heavy use
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