Benchmade Armed Forces 9050 Auto: Too Darn Bulky

It’s just too big and heavy for me to carry in duty use. And most of the members of my military unit, even as non-knife guys and girls, feel the same way. That means this knife mostly gets left behind. But the BM 9050 auto is a super strong, fast deploying, and comfortable auto with a nicely sized 154CM blade. As always I would prefer a plain edge version but this is the NSN version of the 9050 and that contract was specified as a combo edge for the reasons given in the video. But with its high riding clip, big handle, and substantial 5.2 oz weight I just don’t and won’t carry this knife very frequently… at least on duty. There’s too many other and better options out there, most non-auto, for me. But that’s me; if weight and bulk are secondary to you, the 9050 is a good choice in quality autos. Note US Code 15 US 1244 (2-4): “Switchblade knives can be shipped by common carrier, that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces or any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped and sold to him or her.”