Why isn't the center hole round? This does not look like the correct blade. Also it looks nothing like the thumbnail photo.
1118487
As stated by MLEC, the blade does have a round in the center for the shaft. That is just, one, bad photo. I have ordered many from Amazon. The other holes at both ends are just wear indicators. The newer hardened blades are the bomb.
1118488
Those two grey ovals at either end of the blade in the picture are the washers that go on either side of the center hole. I had the same doubts before I ordered mine so I went to a local store to buy one. when I saw it in real life it became clear so I ordered it from Amazon for $4.00 less.
1118489
The one I received does have a round hole and it has locking spacers that fit over the blade to lock it in place on the motor shaft.
1118490
All I know is that it worked for me.I have been using it for 4 monnths now and it does the job. Kathy
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Wish I could help, but I too, purchased a blade that would not cut. Lucky for me, that I bought two of them, the other cut just fine. But the one that didn't work, it was like it didn't have an edge on it. Perhaps it didn't. I tried and tried to use it, then finally gave up and put the other blade in and it cut through with ease, like a knife cutting through soft butter. I suggest you return that blade for another.
1270846
I did some googling and see what your version looks like. I think you do have the new version. Mine looks exactly like the one in the picture. My understanding is that this model was discontinued, so maybe what happened is they brought it back again and changed the appearance slightly. For what it's worth, I think this is my #1 favorite tool in my woodworking shop. Solid, reliable, and fits perfectly in the hand. I'd be curious to know if there are any functional differences between the old and new models.
2214888
You are correct, but the spring is shown in the wrong position. You need to open the handles all the way up, then rotate the spring so that it fits in close the cutting head. That way the spring back action works!
2029590
Thank you for your interest, this listing is in error and we will correct our information shortly. The blade sold by Hardware Sales under this listing is non-serrated, or rather a straight edge blade.Let me know if you have any further questions.Thank you,Hardware SaleseCommerce Division
529446
The photograph on the Benchmade website is accurate as far as the grip texture. However, the slightly oversized tang, which sticks out beyond the scales, appears to have been changed to a flush tang. (Recent examples at my local shop had this change).
527726
See my review. I had the same problem. The blades were not the same outside diameter, thus one cutting deeper than the other.
660288
It has a 3" tanto shaped blade. The base of the blade is thick at the base, that includes the thumb hole. It appears to be one of the most reliable blades I have encountered in a folding knife. I reordered several of them. I also ordered the standard blade shape thumb hole remix, but I prefer the tanto. After using the tanto for several years I feel it is the most practical blade design. I use it in applications I never used a standard blade for during the previous decades :)
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They changed the picture. It's not a Mora classic 1. The item title is wrong. The knife they are selling is Mora allround q like the picture. Not a bad knife but not a claasic1.
571594
I didn't list it but the tip is rounded. So I guess it is a Usuba. Call it what you want the picture is the actual saw.
456050
Make sure you are centered on the arbor. I had this issue as well at first, but the blade was off center.
2155786
This is a picture off of Google that is definitely the same blade as the one I got:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51t076VDiAL.jpg
590327
Gene, I am not sure. As I remember it, when I ordered mine I went to the vendor's site to confirm the correct item to order. They had color-coding based on the length of the blade. Thanks!
1632854
Just pull off old blade carefully from shaft. As far as models that they fit it seems that direction of blade rotation is most important issue in ordering. Not sure of fit for other models.
431994
Look at the picture of the blade and if the center matches up, then it will fit. This style blade is used by many vendors and it will probably fit.
165896
The small picture with the knife on a 45 degree angle is pretty accurate, but when you click on it and get the zoomed-in image of the horizontal knife - that one does have a taller grind than mine, definitely - just an odd photo I think.
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Sorry, I had to send mine back because the parts were not correct and the holes would not line up. Good luck.