Am I the only one who appriciates BM's edges?

Macchina

Macchina

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In nearly every BM vs... thread, it is stated that Benchmades edges are very obtuse and don't cut well because of this. I've owned many Benchmades, and many Spydercos, and I've not had either that didn't cut well. I noticed today that my BM710D2 did cut better than my Endura at work. Both had touched up factory edges and were super sharp, comparison was made cutting cardboard, plastic (1/16 sheet and film), pnumatic hose, etc. I measured the thickness of the edges just behind the sharpened bevel on a few BMs and Spydercos, and found interesting results:

Spyderco Endura: .033"
Benchmade 710D2: .022"
Spyderco Manix: .026"
Benchmade Vex: .023"

These thickness are averages taken at four points along the blade where the grind meets the primary edge. Spyderco may sharpen there knives at a slightly smaller angle, but it appears that Benchmades edges are thinner behind the bevel. I have always been pleased with the results of BMs, and have had great luck with their bevels being even and clean (I've had to send back two Spydercos). This post is by no means a slam against Spyderco (the Manix is my favorite working knife, I find it to be brilliantly put together), I just believe that BM deserves a lot more credit for there knives being cutting insturments, and not only pretty pocket jewelery.
 
I aggree. I am a BM guy over spyderco because they look nice and perform well. It is easier to use a Spyderco hard though (I am not as afraid of damaging it as much as a BM).
 
I think BMs are top quality. But...... I did reprofile the
edges on my 710.... I like 15 degrees and they weren't.
 
Benchmade knives are very sharp and have a thin edge and this allows them to cut very well.I have many Benchmades and spydercos. I am partial to the Benchmades and like the way they carry. In my applications the Benchmades are my preference but nothing wrong with Spyderco as they function very well. I think the axis lock is the best lock on the market IMO! I would like to see BM use more G10.
RKH
 
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