Benchmade 890 Torrent Steigerwalt Design Knife

by Benchmade

Product Features

• Blade Length: 3.60-Inch
• Overall Length/Closed Length: 8.20-Inch / 4.60-Inch
• Blade Material/Hardness: 154CM Stainless Steel/ 58-60 HRC
• Blade Style: Modified Drop-Point; Ambidextrous Thumb-Stud
• Lock Mechanism: Locking-Liner with Nitrous Assist

Product Description

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The Nitrous spring-assisted mechanism makes one-handed opening of this knife a breeze--give the blade a nudge and the knife does the rest. Release is nearly effortless, and the action is quick and the lock-up is Benchmade perfect. The 154-CM blade has a right handed thumb stud and the knife body offers black G-10 handles over steel liners. A lanyard hole and deep carry pocket clip (tip down) are also present.

Product Description

Benchmade has done it again... The Torrent is another great example of great quality put together with ingenuity to make a high quality super fast opening knife. The slim profile of this Nitrous Assist allows for quick, reliable deployment when you need it most.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NV1RME
• Item model number: 890
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,661 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy another benchmade!, June 2, 2010

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S. Farmer (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Benchmade 890 Torrent Steigerwalt Design Knife (Sports)

I was given this knife as a gift or I would have returned it... Overall, it's a pretty good knife. It's nice to look at. The satin finish on the blade is gorgeous. The G-10 scales have a nice oval sheen finish that's very appealing. As far as performance goes... well, the blade is a deep bellied drop point with a keen edge. It's also very thin, so edc isn't the best suited application. It's a deep bellied slasher. The nitrous action is very fast and precise. I do like the assist feature. The lock however, is WEAK! I have gotten it to fail twice for me while I was just screwing around, and I am not alone in this observation. I don't exactly know what would happen if I were to need it to defend my life. If I struck bone with a thrust... I wouldn't trust it. Benchmade possesses the patent on one of the best if not the best locking systems found in knives today. I don't know why they would even put a liner lock in a folder they produce. Spend a few more bucks and get an Onslaught or a McHenry Williams. The nitrous assist is cool but definitely not worth trading for a good Axis lock. Pretty and fun... but not very dependable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife for the price, February 25, 2011

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John R. Swerda (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Benchmade 890 Torrent Steigerwalt Design Knife (Sports)

The one thing that stands out above other liner lock knives is that I can close this knife with one hand just as easy as I can open it. Every other liner lock I've owned has made a date with my Dremmel tool to make one handed closing easier. This knife is a pleasure to use, well made and light weight. The grip is comfortable does not slip in my hands. Listed as G-10, the grips resemble linen micarta. The thumb stud is comfortable and won't tear up your thumb. The spring assisted opening helps in that regard. I've owned and worked with many knives over the years and this is a BARGAIN, you will not be disappointed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great knife.... but, February 14, 2011

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cxb - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Benchmade 890 Torrent Steigerwalt Design Knife (Sports)

Benchmades are known for their quality. This knife is beautiful. It has great steigerwalt design ascetics. But i have had a few minor issues, namely with the clip. It seems to be designed perfectly. It rides low in the pocket and honestly you cant even tell that it is in your pocket, except for the clip which is visible outside of the pants. I think it is the same clip in the Benchmade Deja Vu. So thats nice. But the screws on mine seem very loose. Make sure to tighten it up before you carry it. I lost 2 screws that way. But just locktight the screw and you will be fine. The blade is great and the 154cm is amazing. I love the steel and the blade shape. Be forewarned that the blade has no jimping. So I don't recommend it as a defensive knife. But as a knife to carry everyday for general cutting tasks you would be hard pressed to find a better knife. The glass breaker tip is great as well. Sorry for the jumbled review, and the seemingly negative review but the knife is a great buy. The knife is beautiful, the lines are clean, and the blade is perfect. Its a great knife to add to any collection.