Why does the Ascent have a Torx head pivot screw rather than the Allen screw like my other Benchmade knives?
A- All Benchmade knives now have Torx head screws, not just the Ascent. The reason for the change is that Torx head screws can be tightened tighter, without stripping, then either Allen or Phillips head screws. This is not so important with the pivot screw but with the, smaller, pocket clip and assembly screws it is a major improvement. It should be noted that Leupold & Stevens switched to Torx screws for their scope mounts this year and that, arguably , the finest shotguns in the world, Fabbri, use Torx screws on their lock work.
