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Reviews and Ratings for Bear OPS Bold Action XVII AUTO Folding Knife 2.8" Sandvik CPM-S35VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Black Aluminum Handles - AC-1700-ALBK-S
Bear OPS Bold Action XVII AUTO Folding Knife 2.8" Sandvik CPM-S35VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Black Aluminum Handles (2 reviews)
Bear OPS Bold Action XVII AUTO Folding Knife 2.8" Sandvik CPM-S35VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Jeff
,
Jul 05, 2023
Pros: None
Cons: None
Blade wiggle after lockup
The negative - the blade lockup is awful. Lots of play in the blade after opening. It got worse with use. Took it apart, cleaned it, oiled it, and put it back together. Didn't help. The positive - the blade is very very sharp.
Bear OPS Bold Action XVII AUTO Folding Knife 2.8" Sandvik CPM-S35VN Satin Wharncliffe Blade, Black Aluminum Handles
Collector
NC
Jan 02, 2026
Pros: None
Cons: None
avoid...
As a collector with over 120 knives ranging from about $60 to almost $400, this bear ops auto is one of the worst I have ever bought. Enough said...
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