Are you a Benchmade or a Spyderco type of person?

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OP here. This thread didn´t really went where it was meant to go. I was more interested of what type of guys you really are behind your nicknames and avatar-pictures. If I had labeled the thread "Please Present yourself" you probably wouldn´t and if you would it would probably be quite boring to read. So I just twisted the subject a little to get attention and more interesting answers.

And some of you have presented themself in a great way. This forum is really populated by all walks of life but with the same interest, knives. And I really think that we all kind of like our little argues on which brand or knife is the best. But I have learned that putting BM against Spyderco is like pocking a stick in an ant pile... it will go crazy!

Now... I thing my Mac is waaaaaay better than PC, PC is ugly and slow and Macs are fast and slick and better in any way you can measure... isn´t it?
 
Siggyhk said:
Sorry to jumble these responces. -There is no way in hell that Spyderco make stronger or more reliable locks on thier knives.
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Perhaps you should get out more. Ever heard of a ball bearing lock failing?

Siggyhk said:
No matter how logically you may try to defend another company, there will be too many "Spyderco Zombies" to shoot you down.
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You mean you actually thought you were using logic?
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Siggyhk said:
I'm done with this thred, but to zippothisknifekid, kid, try reading what the original poster (OP) actaully said before commenting about what the "OP" wants.
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Practice what you preach:

Slowstarter said:
OP here. This thread didn´t really went where it was meant to go. I was more interested of what type of guys you really are behind your nicknames and avatar-pictures. If I had labeled the thread "Please Present yourself" you probably wouldn´t and if you would it would probably be quite boring to read. So I just twisted the subject a little to get attention and more interesting answers.

And some of you have presented themself in a great way. This forum is really populated by all walks of life but with the same interest, knives. And I really think that we all kind of like our little argues on which brand or knife is the best. But I have learned that putting BM against Spyderco is like pocking a stick in an ant pile... it will go crazy!

Now... I thing my Mac is waaaaaay better than PC, PC is ugly and slow and Macs are fast and slick and better in any way you can measure... isn´t it?
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Slowstarter said:
OP here.
Now... I thing my Mac is waaaaaay better than PC, PC is ugly and slow and Macs are fast and slick and better in any way you can measure... isn´t it?
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It runs on Intel,same as my PC :D
And i'm Bencherco man,or Spydhmade man,whatever you prefer ;)
,45y,3kids,spend most of my time outdoor(at sea mostly),living close to Europe.
 
Slowstarter said:
OP here. This thread didn´t really went where it was meant to go. I was more interested of what type of guys you really are behind your nicknames and avatar-pictures. If I had labeled the thread "Please Present yourself" you probably wouldn´t and if you would it would probably be quite boring to read. So I just twisted the subject a little to get attention and more interesting answers.

And some of you have presented themself in a great way. This forum is really populated by all walks of life but with the same interest, knives. And I really think that we all kind of like our little argues on which brand or knife is the best. But I have learned that putting BM against Spyderco is like pocking a stick in an ant pile... it will go crazy!

Now... I thing my Mac is waaaaaay better than PC, PC is ugly and slow and Macs are fast and slick and better in any way you can measure... isn´t it?
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I see a common theme here, my initial mistake was that I did not take your name into account when answering your post. It's very true though. You were more interested in our names and avatars..... The torpescent vibe you've given with your first post, was something you could have found within 2 minutes of searching. You proved something alright, maybe more than what you bargained for.
 
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Slowstarter said:
Now... I thing my Mac is waaaaaay better than PC, PC is ugly and slow and Macs are fast and slick and better in any way you can measure... isn´t it?
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Hmm, if that isn't ever a bait. A Mac is better if you can't properly maintain a PC or look at porn all day to get viruses. To me, a Mac is a juvenile version of a PC, feels like it is made for preschoolers who find it hard to handle the complexities of a computer. My six year old PC is faster than any new Mac I've ever handled. I still abhor Gates though and I do have an iPod.


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He he... great answers, but I´d hoped you´d give us more info on your age and life situation. Work? married? hobbies? children etc.
I think if you´re married with children you´ll need sturdy tools that works (BM), and if you´re young with a girfriend and no kids, you´ll prefer cool design over functionallity (Spyderco... opps...).
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Yes, whether you are married or not defines what tools you carry. This is quite possibly the most ignorant statement I've read on a forum ha.

I'm not married, but I've setup franchises (kids) in almost every state now. I'm working my way up the east coast as we speak. But because I'm not married, I want something that doesn't work. Possibly when I'm married I'll understand what makes a good tool as that information probably comes with the ball and chain. :thumbup:



As for knives, I've handled both and own both. My Delica fits my hand better than my mini grip and in my experience of actually using it I seem to dull out 154 faster all things equal. I like the axis lock the best for how quick it is, but I'm ok with lock backs. I can deploy each knife just as fast. And I use my knife as the TOOL was designed to be used, both cut stuff. One cuts better than the other due to the blade geometry and the achievable sharpness on the edge. One does get sharper than the other all things equal and that is based on my experience. Those are just two knives from the companies I have around, but I have similar comparable offerings from both. Both companies have their merits and downfalls, I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Both companies are awesome, but I still think Benchmades are a little overpriced.
 
34 yrs old
married with 1 kid
Spyderco / Glock (Don't leave home without either one)
Police Officer

I do carry an Emerson Lagriffe in an On Scene Tactical sheath everyday while on duty as well.
 
I 'd have to say I'm a Spyderco guy. I'm 30ish with a wife and one daughter. I carry one of the three versions of the Enduras I have. Its priced right (with a family I have many bills to pay) and I like the overall design. My Spydeco's go to work with me, to the mall, and anywhere else I need a knife.
 
Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in!

TGH, how many Spy knives use the ball lock? hahaha

TGH, the only things I said that weren't logical weren't meant to be -maybe you missed a bit of that. However, the majority of points I was trying to make (and did make) were based solely on logic.

THG, nothing I wrote involved anything the OP was talking about (other than my age and my preferance of Benchmades, so I had no reason to involve him much. Which I appologize for to some extent, but these things happen around here.

Try me again if you like but I can't garantee I'll waste my time proving you wrong again.
 
Siggyhk said:
You guys and your "knives are made to cut, not be prybars" crack me up. Problem is, there's knives that can do lite prying within
reason (some of us call that work), and there's knives that can just snap while cutting -because thier blades are designed for kitchen work, not real world cores.
Thanks for the tip though, I'll just be sure I have my kicthen knife and prybar with me at all times.

Spyderco fans should just do themselves a favor and buy something nice from Victorinox.
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FWIW, kitchen knives are among the most abused knives. Hacking, prying at frozen meat, used in place of screwdrivers for tightening the odd screw in the kitchen, cutting on surfaces other than cutting boards, tossed carelessly into the sink and then run through the dishwasher where they get slammed into other knives and kitchen items. This is certainly at least as much abuse, if not more, than pocket knives face on a daily basis. And yet, how many people have actually managed to snap the blade on a chef's knife? Or a steak knife? Or a plain old table knife? Pfft.

I didn't think I'd ever come across a BM fan who'd make me embarrassed to be a BM fan. BTW, I also have a Delica and a TON of Vics. So there.

As for the original topic of this thread, just odd.
 
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I assure you, sir, I don't care if you're imbarassed about anything. But, if you think it's hard to snap the tip off a ffg kitchen knife, you are sorely mistaken.
 
Siggyhk said:
I assure you, sir, I don't care if you're imbarassed about anything. But, if you think it's hard to snap the tip off a ffg kitchen knife, you are sorely mistaken.
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I assure you, sir, I am NOT a sir. And I don't care if you don't care. Anyone snapping their kitchen knives should not be allowed in the kitchen.
 
Disposed of my Macs way back in the late 90's. What a messed-up company Apple was then. Don't feel like going back...
 
PC > Mac. End of story.

I'm a Benchmade person only because I haven't bought a lot of spydercos...hopefully a military will make up for that. I'm like 5 to 1 with benchmades and my only spyderco is a VG10 Spyderfly...

Sypderco is impressive though, I like both companies equally pretty much. I notice that Benchmade puts a narrow edge on their knives and most other companies have sharper and flatter edges. probably why people don't think they're all that sharp.

I really want to get a neon green endura wave with black blade. I saw one on youtube and I WANT ONE. Other than that a Military is the only other need to get Spyderco
 
I am quite sure spyderco's are good knives. I am sure they are every bit as good as Benchmade and from what I have seen are a better value. I would like to love them but aesthetically speaking I just hate that damn hole. If they made a folding knife without one and with a standard thumb stud thing, then I would jump on it. I am a 45 year old male healthcare professional who would like to fish, camp,hunt more but I work to damn much and with a 7 year old daughter who wont spend much more then a couple of hours doing any one thing. I dont see a big change for a little while. I wish spyderco would fill that hole in and make the blades look a bit less like a shadow puppet of abirds head.
 
I was hoping that Benchmade would make a butterfly hole instead of a thumb stud. They could call it the butter hole.:eek: Wait, :o. Second thought, forget that.:(

There is a reason I am not in marketing.:foot:
 
I got the impression that the OP was just trying to see if there are certain demographics that follow each knife manufacturer. It seems he was trying to see if more young folks were into spydies and the "more mature" folks into benchmade. I dont think he really wanted to step on the hornets nest, but anyone that has hung around here for a little while can pick up on that quickly. Most people on here have always seemed pretty smart and inquisitive to me, and with that they all have different opinions on these two great companies. That in and of itself tells me that you cant really go wrong wth either company since so many informed people like benchmade and spyderco.

On a side note, why no benchmade forum on here???
 
Siggyhk said:
You guys and your "knives are made to cut, not be prybars" crack me up. Problem is, there's knives that can do lite prying within reason (some of us call that work), and there's knives that can just snap while cutting -because thier blades are designed for kitchen work, not real world cores.
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You do realize that in the "real world" people prepare their own food. Maybe you only eat fast food and never cut your own, but this is very much a real world chore for most.

Some measurements for you...

Griptilian = .115 blade thickness
Endura = .118 blade thickness

That is .118 almost all the way to the tip on the saber grind. When you compare things, try to compare similar things. Compare two sabers, not a FFG to a saber. My friend had his Dejavoo blade snap in half when he was CUTTING something, not prying. If you are trying to act like all BM blades are stronger than SC that is simply not true. I have pryed open a car door with an old junker endura with no problems (not a blade I care about obviously).

And yes, people actually do buy FFG blades for their superior cutting ability. I've cut through all kinds of material including old carpet, thick cardboard and an exhaust pipe with a FFG spyderco blade with no problems. I have pierced tons of things with the "weak" tip including metal plating with no breakage.

You can't take a single blade out of the whole line up (military) and say oh their whole line is shit because the weak tip on that one blade. If that was the case I could say ALL benchmades are shit because the Dejavoo broke due to cutting!! The knife's primary function no less! That is senseless and I KNOW that is not the case with BM's.

I have done everything with a spyderco that I have done with a benchmade and that includes "hard work", once I literally compared them side by side. They both perform, they both are good companies.

You sound like a stone cold Republican or Democrat, when one gets so entrenched in their views no matter how twisted, they believe it is the only correct way. Who knows maybe Les de Asis contacts you on a daily basis, but more than likely he does not. To any company you are a notch on their balance sheet, try not to become so brand myopic. In the end you are not a special snowflake.
 
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