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Are you a Benchmade or a Spyderco type of person?
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Boy am I glad I bought a complete set of screwdrivers!
Old enough to be most of your Daddy or Grandpappy!
I mean, really?
I can see if you are stuck somewhere and can't access tools then use a knife as a screwdriver but in your kitchen?
LOLOkay, I'm just a clown and/or a troll. Spydercos are the greatest knives in the world, -or should I say earth? Sal is such a great guy, I'll never buy any other knife but his. They just feel so good, cut so well, and it's really all a person who doesn't use thier knife for much needs. Sal is even so great a man that he spends time talking with his followers -and it has nothing to do with his desire for money/profit. The ballbearing lock is by far the best lock on planet earth and nothing Benchmade has or can ever make will compare. Spyderco knives can be used for any task you ask of one. In fact, I don't know why anyone would waste thier money else where. Spyderco knives are Godly blades, and the company owner is the ultimate God of the knife world. -"Sal and team are great".
While I've already been called names in this thread, I'll refrian from pointing out that several Spyderco "worshipers" who've posted here are, well, I'll leave that alone.
But use your imagination and you'll figure out who you are and how I feel about you.
Buy the way, I've had well over 20 Spydercos in my time. They aren'y bad knives, but they're no where near the best. I am actually not a Benchmade fan-boy as I'm sure most of you think. The fact is simple, Benchmade makes a better knife than Spyderco. That's all. Keep on cutting your friut and cleaning your nails with your SPydercos though.
One last thing, anyone care to explain why they offer the Military with a frame-lock now??? Must just be becuase people like Titanium, right?
While I've already been called names in this thread, I'll refrian from pointing out that several Spyderco "worshipers" who've posted here are, well, I'll leave that alone.
But use your imagination and you'll figure out who you are and how I feel about you.
Buy the way, I've had well over 20 Spydercos in my time. They aren'y bad knives, but they're no where near the best. I am actually not a Benchmade fan-boy as I'm sure most of you think. The fact is simple, Benchmade makes a better knife than Spyderco. That's all. Keep on cutting your friut and cleaning your nails with your SPydercos though.
One last thing, anyone care to explain why they offer the Military with a frame-lock now??? Must just be becuase people like Titanium, right?
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The fact remains that 95% of kitchen cutting is most likely done with the improper knife with incorrect technique. The average knife set from your average ???-mart doesn't include a cleaver and the blade steel is mediocre at best.
We have 3 sets in our home, one cheap set I've had since my college days, one crappy set we got as a wedding gift with all serrated edges, and a complete Cutco set we got as a house warming gift. My wife insists on keeping the Cutco knives in NIB condition because they're "too nice" to use.
So we have 2 sets of crap knives plus a few Shun knives I've given her over the years. I detest the serrated knives and the other set is not much better. My wife is afraid of the Shuns so she won't use them and the only other decent set sits in a box.
How's that for an off-topic post?
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Yes. You are at that. And a rather unpleasant one I might add.
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and because people posted thread after thread asking for it in a Framelock conversion. So they made it.
Let us start getting a real debate going shall we? Now peanut butter with syrop or with jelly?
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Posts like this are why people call you a troll.
Better is too subjective a word. No need to get your panties in a wad.
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The fact remains that 95% of kitchen cutting is most likely done with the improper knife with incorrect technique. The average knife set from your average ???-mart doesn't include a cleaver and the blade steel is mediocre at best.
We have 3 sets in our home, one cheap set I've had since my college days, one crappy set we got as a wedding gift with all serrated edges, and a complete Cutco set we got as a house warming gift. My wife insists on keeping the Cutco knives in NIB condition because they're "too nice" to use.
So we have 2 sets of crap knives plus a few Shun knives I've given her over the years. I detest the serrated knives and the other set is not much better. My wife is afraid of the Shuns so she won't use them and the only decent set sits in a box.
How's that for an off-topic post?
The Shuns blow away Cutco. Cutco are good knives for non-knifenut people.
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Too funny
My boxer are just fine, thank you. I will admite, when you have something like 30 to 2 or three, it's annoying trying to get your point across. But as I said, this is Spydercos other forums. -My feelings aren't hurt.
And for the record, I've been on Benchmades forum less that 10 times in my life.
So, why did all those SPyderco fans feel the need for a frame-lock on the Military? As I stated before, it's comparable to buliding a tanks around a glass windsheild, is it not?
And all Spyderco fans, already sem to haqve 100% faith in that amazing Military liner-lock.
-I guess that's just one more thing I don't get with Spyderco. But I bet after so many requested it, and Sal realized he could make more money, that's when it became reality. Maybe they should have used a ball-lock instead. As we already know(from GHT or THG, or whatever he goes by) it's not only the strongest lock SPyderco ever made, but it's stronger than anything other companies(like Benchmade) can make too.
Man that ball-lock, wow, I might just sell my Benchmades and go buy a poliwpg and phoenix.
Well, I hope to stay far away from this wastefull thread form now on, but I'm pretyy stuborn, so who knows.
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And for the record, I've been on Benchmades forum less that 10 times in my life.
So, why did all those SPyderco fans feel the need for a frame-lock on the Military? As I stated before, it's comparable to buliding a tanks around a glass windsheild, is it not?
And all Spyderco fans, already sem to haqve 100% faith in that amazing Military liner-lock.
-I guess that's just one more thing I don't get with Spyderco. But I bet after so many requested it, and Sal realized he could make more money, that's when it became reality. Maybe they should have used a ball-lock instead. As we already know(from GHT or THG, or whatever he goes by) it's not only the strongest lock SPyderco ever made, but it's stronger than anything other companies(like Benchmade) can make too.
Man that ball-lock, wow, I might just sell my Benchmades and go buy a poliwpg and phoenix.
Well, I hope to stay far away from this wastefull thread form now on, but I'm pretyy stuborn, so who knows.
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Because people in the forums were asking for one...
So because they have faith in a liner lock, they're not allowed to want a framelock version? What happened to logic?
You sure are a walking red herring, aren't you
[sarcasm]No, it became a reality after so many requested it and Sal realized he would lose money[/sarcasm]
I don't know what your beef is with Sal. I'm not a fan of the spyderco sycophants either (and in fact, I call them out myself), but I don't see why you have to attack him personally. It's very trashy.
That would require re-engineering the entire knife. A frame lock is essentially the same design as a liner lock. You can imagine how much easier the conversion is.
O Sigfried, great champion of logic! This is another logical fallacy! You've morphed from a Red Herring into a Straw Man! Let us define Straw Man:
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No, please; come back for more! It's been a long time since I've found so many logical fallacies from one person; it's good exercise for the mind.
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Your point would be accepted just fine if it made any sense at all. Your logic is horrible at best. Hell I am a Benchmade and Spyderco fan, but if you were actually a representative of Benchmade I would be terribly turned off. Luckily you are not and I Know better, so I still really like the company.
You sit here and go repeatedly back to one Spyderco out of the entire line, I can do that with Benchmade too. You probably didn't read my other post in this thread because if read like you type these posts, it would appear ALL of Benchmade is garbage due to a single bad model. Course you'd never respond to anything that makes your posts look idiotic. The liner on the Dejavoo blows, not to mention the whole blade snap while cutting issue my friend experienced.
Here is the Post!
And you act as if Spyderco is the only company out to make money! Do you think Benchmade takes their money and gives it to the homeless? If Benchmade are such angels then call them up and ask to see if you can have your money back out of the goodness of their hearts. Wait for the laughter and then call me up, we can go have a beer and I can say I told you so. First rounds on me. To any company, you are a number plain and simple.
I'm guessing this thread wouldn't be wasteful if people agreed with you right? That is always how it goes. Even Benchmade diehards are disagreeing with what you say.
Spyderco kicks ass, Benchmade kicks ass and I will soon find out if Rat Cutlery kicks ass as my RC-4 is coming today. :thumbup:
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Because they felt the need for just wanting one
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Wow, a few BM fans seem to have a good amount of false negatives about Spyderco.... haha
I like both, But prefer Spyderco. I'll probably never buy another BM, but if I could no longer buy Spyderco I would gladly pick BM.
Both make great knives, both make bombproof folders. However Spyderco seems to have a much larger variation in designs, they have some wacky designs, some delicate slicers, big ones, tiny ones, any good steel you can shake a stick at, etc...
BM seems to make mostly traditional looking knives, which is great, and I think they actually look better than most Spydies, but my Spydies work just as well, and love the function.
I like both, But prefer Spyderco. I'll probably never buy another BM, but if I could no longer buy Spyderco I would gladly pick BM.
Both make great knives, both make bombproof folders. However Spyderco seems to have a much larger variation in designs, they have some wacky designs, some delicate slicers, big ones, tiny ones, any good steel you can shake a stick at, etc...
BM seems to make mostly traditional looking knives, which is great, and I think they actually look better than most Spydies, but my Spydies work just as well, and love the function.
Look, I never said I didn't like, or wouldn't own another Spyderco. Spyderco makes good knives for the most part, but they are nothing compared to the average Benchmade.
""ALL" LINER-LOCKS ARE SHIT" imo. I feel sorry for those of you who still trust them. But them again, most of you with liner-locks are only using you're knives for delicate cutting, so hopefully you'll be okay.
To the gent who commented on my gramatical errors, take you own post to a 2nd grade teacher and see if you get an A. -Fool. Please believe I can literally write with the best of them if I cared to put forth the effort. -This thread does not call for that.
I have no problem wit Sal, other than the fact that the Spyderco Zombies adore him to the point it makes me sick. This is in part why some of you are so loving of Spyderco; Because your "father" is right around the corner. I'm glad for Sal to have his business going well.
THis thread is wastefull becuase it's nothing but bickering. Bickering manly between one and many, on top of that. Clearly I can't win.
I can't help but saying that the only single way that Spyderco is better than Benchmade is out of box sharpness. You can claim egos, 4 possition clips, thumb ram, jimping, ect.. That stuff is a joke to me. ANd they do not have a better warrantee!
But now you know how I feel about it. Thanks for reading and have a nice day.
""ALL" LINER-LOCKS ARE SHIT" imo. I feel sorry for those of you who still trust them. But them again, most of you with liner-locks are only using you're knives for delicate cutting, so hopefully you'll be okay.
To the gent who commented on my gramatical errors, take you own post to a 2nd grade teacher and see if you get an A. -Fool. Please believe I can literally write with the best of them if I cared to put forth the effort. -This thread does not call for that.
I have no problem wit Sal, other than the fact that the Spyderco Zombies adore him to the point it makes me sick. This is in part why some of you are so loving of Spyderco; Because your "father" is right around the corner. I'm glad for Sal to have his business going well.
THis thread is wastefull becuase it's nothing but bickering. Bickering manly between one and many, on top of that. Clearly I can't win.
I can't help but saying that the only single way that Spyderco is better than Benchmade is out of box sharpness. You can claim egos, 4 possition clips, thumb ram, jimping, ect.. That stuff is a joke to me. ANd they do not have a better warrantee!
But now you know how I feel about it. Thanks for reading and have a nice day.
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You sure say a LOT without really saying anything at all.
I guess when I cut down two thick saplings with my super cheap, liner lock, Tenacious I was only doing delicate cutting, and when we were camping and couldn't find the can opener, and I punched through half a dozen cans of chilli, and then sawed it open, that was only delicate cutting too?
PS: Spyderco has a ton of models that aren't liner locks.
If you could provide even ONE example of why "they are nothing compared to the average Benchmade." I'd love to hear it, truly. Can you name even one, legitimate reason?
If you haven't noticed, most spydie fans in here have love for Benchmade, too. Because most spydie fans recognize when something has a useful function, even if we have a slight preference for another brand then you.
Ergos, jimping, 4 position clips are a joke to you? If you are left handed, they sure as hell are nice, have you ever done a lot of hard cutting in your life? Because you'll truly enjoy a more ergonomical knife after an hour of repeated cutting. That said, ergos differ based on the person. I find nothing wrong with BM ergos, most fit pretty well in my hand.
The only reason this thread is wasteful bickering, is because guys like you come in, spouting off about things they are ignorant of, or are simply not intelligent enough to write down WHY they feel that way. And more rational posters feel the need to come in and ask just WTF you are talking about.
If you said, "I hate spydercos because the liner lock failed and made me get stitches. And I had to retun 3 because of quality issues. And one stabbed me of it's own free will when I was a child." then I'd be perfectly fine with that, but you're just throwing out vague generalities that have no actual argument.
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Siggyhk, you should chill out man. Linerlocks aren't sh*t, Benchmade makes a few are they in that category as well? Your carrying on is not appreciated - trust me I ended up being a troll in a couple of threads that I was too passionate about my opinion in and I sure regret it.
C'mon I don't even know this guy but I have seen him post into threads and answer difficult questions and even fix a problem with a knife. He appears to be a businessman and a gentleman and a knife nut I think? I think you're being rude to him talking like this, and to us who enjoy Spydercos.
Why is this a joke? I really dig the Benchmades I own and love the axis lock but I also have to note that the 1st time I saw a Spyderco I thought "what an ugly knife!!" Until I held one in my hand. They're made for gripping and ripping. I own both and love both companies with the choices I've made! :thumbup:
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