What Benchmade is this

Cochise · Feb 6, 2018

So I bought this back when I used to moonlight at the local GS, at the time it was restricted as a push button knife. I don't have the box, no idea of the model but it is a push button....and is a benchmade. Would love to know model and approx. value, it has dings and some wear. Function is 100%
I know what the other damascus knife is that one came from Tony Galazan.

StantonCree · Feb 6, 2018

Auto Stryker

Or

Mini reflex

303_enfield · Feb 6, 2018

What numbers are on the other side? Looks like a NSN one.

zoostation · Feb 6, 2018

That's a Gen 1 Mini Reflex, 2550S. Now discontinued in favor of the 2551 series. I wouldn't really call it collectible as of yet, those were a fairly big production run, Benchmade's most popular auto during many years. It's about a $200 knife new so you're probably looking at maybe around a hundred and fifty bucks value.

Cochise · Feb 6, 2018

I could take it apart but I don't see any numbers just "Benchmade USA" on the blade with a Bali-Song butterfly above

zoostation · Feb 7, 2018

Not sure why you want to take it apart when I just told you what model you have but anyways...

the butterfly is standard on all Benchmades. It was Le De Asis first knife when he started the company by himself. Interesting ly it's also why he and his company's 300+ jobs are in Oregon now. Becaisr Commiefornia was so shitty about butterfly knives.

Cochise · Feb 7, 2018

Thanks Zoostation. It's been in a drawer for so long forgot what it was. Is it legal to sell in MD?

alucard0822 · Feb 7, 2018

Cochise said:
Thanks Zoostation. It's been in a drawer for so long forgot what it was. Is it legal to sell in MD?

http://www.knifeup.com/maryland-knife-laws/

Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 4-105 (2012)

§ 4-105. Transfer of switchblade or shooting knife

(a) Prohibited. — A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:

(1) a knife or a penknife having a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, commonly called a switchblade knife or a switchblade penknife; or

(2) a device that is designed to propel a knife from a metal sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring, commonly called a shooting knife.

(b) Penalty. — A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $ 50 and not exceeding $ 500 or both.

Cochise · Feb 7, 2018

so there it is :sad20:

eruby · Feb 7, 2018

Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 4-105 (2012)

§ 4-105. Transfer of switchblade or shooting knife

(a) Prohibited. — A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:

Would it be legal to give one away as a gift?

Display is a bit vague to me.

WeaponsCollector · Feb 7, 2018

alucard0822 said:
http://www.knifeup.com/maryland-knife-laws/

Happy to say this "law" against selling switchblades in Maryland does not seem to be enforced, nor should it be.

RCH · Feb 7, 2018

I sure hope "Display" means in a showcase or waving it around in your hand, and doesn't mean posting pictures.

alucard0822 · Feb 7, 2018

WeaponsCollector said:
Happy to say this "law" against selling switchblades in Maryland does not seem to be enforced, nor should it be.

Tends to be the case with knife laws, rarely enforced with the "kick in your door" methods of gun laws, and there is enough confusion and plain bad writing of the statutes both federal and state. Generally in MD, you don't want to carry an auto without .gov credentials, don't want to get caught selling it, and some manufacturers won't ship one back to you if you send it in for repairs without credentials. Plenty of online and local retailers will sell them, and they are legal to own, if buying online, don't use USPS as a shipping option

JWinners · Feb 7, 2018

eruby said:
Would it be legal to give one away as a gift?

Display is a bit vague to me.

Is it a switchblade? Looks like a traditional folding knife.

Cochise · Feb 7, 2018

it is a push button (switchblade)

chrisflhtc · Feb 8, 2018

I have one its called Benchmade 9050 AFO I got it back in the early 90's there is no lock on mine. Sorry it this one Benchmade 2000 Reflex Automatic Switchblade mine has a more rounded butt
Chris

eruby · Feb 8, 2018

Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 4-105 (2012)

§ 4-105. Transfer of switchblade or shooting knife

(a) Prohibited. — A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:

I am re-posting with a more accurate question as to the knife:

Would it be legal to give away a switchblade as a gift?

Display is a bit vague to me.

alucard0822 · Feb 8, 2018

eruby said:
I am re-posting with a more accurate question as to the knife:

Would it be legal to give away a switchblade as a gift?

Display is a bit vague to me.

No prohibition in the law for "transfer" or "receive" like the >10rd mag law, display is vauge, would appear to apply to displaying for sale or barter, and that is what knife folks generally go by, but it's vague enough would probably come down to a lawyer fight if someone were actually arrrested over it, probably from being stupid enough to actually admit to breaking a law.

eruby · Feb 8, 2018

alucard0822 said:
No prohibition in the law for "transfer" or "receive" like the >10rd mag law, display is vauge, would appear to apply to displaying for sale or barter, and that is what knife folks generally go by, but it's vague enough would probably come down to a lawyer fight if someone were actually arrrested over it, probably from being stupid enough to actually admit to breaking a law.

Thank you!

There may be an MDS karma brewing, if the Mods OK it.

Zorros · Feb 11, 2018

alucard0822 said:
No prohibition in the law for "transfer" or "receive" like the >10rd mag law, display is vauge, would appear to apply to displaying for sale or barter, and that is what knife folks generally go by, but it's vague enough would probably come down to a lawyer fight if someone were actually arrrested over it, probably from being stupid enough to actually admit to breaking a law.

Lot of cases in the tax area re whether something is a gift or a transfer for value. A quid pro quo ( something for something) is not a gift. So a transfer to the guy who fixes your gutters in lieu of payment is not a gift. A detached and disinterested generosity is. Look at the relationship of donor and donee and what the reason, if any, for the transfer was. Its is a question of fact finding for a judge or a jury, so how the transferor and transferee classify it is of no real consequence. My $.02.

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