Are you a Benchmade or a Spyderco type of person?

[Ken44]

^ I like that, but maybe Benchmades do make him feel like a speacial snowflake





And BTW people, what happened to just liking good knives, thats what brings us here.
While I don't love quite all knives, I don't see many things with an edge that I don't like at least a little bit(except the mall ninja stuff of course).

 

[J85909266]

I'll make sure to remember that reading Siggyhk's posts from now on are strictly for the LOLs. What a clown.

Anyway:

24, Male
Engaged with one child
Teacher

I started out with Benchmade because my stepfather told me they were the best when I was 17. I found Spyderco shortly after. Spydercos always cut better and felt better in hand and in ease of use, to me. I've owned many of both brands, but sold most of my old collection when I found that buying knives is addictive, and i can't afford it, anymore.

Now I EDC my Victorinox Solo to work, and my Large Sebenza everywhere else, sometimes throwing in my old SE Endura because it just eats anything you throw at it.

 

[Skimo]

I like BM, why? because after years of FRN handled spydercos, I found a knife I liked from BM, then another, and another and another.

reasons: Axis lock (I'm a lefty), Good steel, Good design (The 72x series is perfect for me.), Good designers, Hate spydehole, prefer thumb studs.

Don't get me wrong, there are a few spyderco knives I'm interested in, mainly because of the CBBL.

 

[TwitchyBlade]

I honestly cant decide. Im smack dab in the middle with this. I love both of them equally. I only own 2 of each but i have owned more spyderco's I still feel like Benchmade is better but its just so close i cant say who comes out on top. Ill go with both

 

[Kyui Su Kim]

Well I love both companies bout equally. So I will go with what fits my personality better.

I would have to roll with Benchmade, I like the classy look most of them have.

 

[knarfeng]

I am a Benchmade type of person. I like their design over Spyderco any day. I have several BMs (and wanting more) but have no interest in Spydercos. There is no other designs I really like (except some very expensive folders wich I never can afford) more than BMs. The 710, 940, 707, Griptilians and Strykers...ahhhhh...
And I wonder why...so this is my situation..

I AM A BENCHMADE TYPE OF PERSON BECAUSE...

• I am 44 years old (old fart soon).
• Married with two teenaged children (they think I´m an old fart now).
• Work as a magazine designer (office and computers all day long).
• Live in a house with a garden in the suburbs (friendly enviroment).
• Have a summer house in the outback (where I use most of my knives)
• Drive a Volvo (sad but true).
• Plays the guitarr.
• Don´t use drugs except beer and wine.
• Like hiking, fishing, boating and to spend time outdoor (not as much time as I would like it to be)
• Never ever camping (to comfortable I guess).

So that´s my situation. I am a very normal, mid-aged man. Is it because of this that I am an Benchmade fan? My theory is that boring people like me likes BM, and younger, sportier and more active people likes the Spyderco design. Is my theory right, or have I got it all wrong? What´s yours situation?

I'm 57, an engineer, married for 26 years, have two more or less adult kids.

I think I have more Spydercos than Benchmades.

I have more Buck knives than either.

Your argument about "Middle-aged like boring knives " is nonsense.

 

[hoopster]

Compare the Endura to the full size grip -based on "work use" and the Endura will come up far short.

Very doubtful. I owned the Delica3 before they even had metal liners and put that knife through hell. I now have a 550 Griptillian that's also seen hard use. (Both were used in Landscaping and handyman type work and never spared from abuse). IMO the Delica was a sturdier knife and basically better in EVERY way.
I'm sure the new Enduras with liners can hold their own against the Griptillian.
I don't mean to take anything away from Benchmade because they do make quality knives but please don't spout this drivel without any experience to back it up.

 

[fastevo]

I am 37, Married, 4 children, and a Butcher by trade.
Wow, this thread has veered on and off course a few times!lol I have owned a few Benchmades and really like the Ritter grips, but I have to admit, I really prefer more of Spydercos (and Kershaws) models.
I found one of the posts earlier, about Spyderco's marketing being laughable, some what troubling...... I don't know if Sal really cares about his customers or not (nor can anyone but Sal), I can only make a judgement call, based on his actions, he seems like a class act and seems to show some interest in what Bladeforums folks want. Truth be told, Sal has probably taken too many gambles trying to bring the "latest and greatest" as often as he has. Sal does seem to have a better grasp of what Knife Nuts are craving, than the folks at Benchmade do (though I think Benchmade is doing better in this area, in the last year or so). I really prefer Sal's "marketing" to most other companies. He comes across as a person running a company, rather than a Company with personnel.... blame it on the small town, folksy area I grew up in....... I like both brands and have never had issues with either standing behind their products, it would be really tough to choose between my M2 Full size Ritter Grip or my Stretch II... Just glad I don't have to. Regards, Steve

 

[thejamppa]

27, engaged, no children, working my BBA and working as art time IT-support / Network admin and general IT handyman.

I don't own any Benchmade's though I've thinking getting them. After my first Spyderco, they just seemed to grow on me. Never really wanted Benchmade after my Spyderco Caly 3, even less after Getting Delica 4 FFG, Spyderco Urban and UKPK orange. I love the spydie hole, I hate the thumb studs. I do like flippers too. But Spydie hole or nail nick is my preferred opening method. I do like from traditional knives and slipjoins very much. Spyderco is great for Urban dwelling but for outdoors, I still prefer my ZT 0500 MUDD.

 

[frontline29]

I thought they were ugly at first but now after a few years of experiencing other designs I appreciate their innovation and function. Benchmade is ok too but the few models I have owned didnt blow me away.

I couldn't have said it any better myself!

SPYDERCO ALL THE WAY! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Velitrius]

"Are you a Benchmade or Spyderco type of person...."

Are you a custom or production type of person...

Are you a beer or wine type of person....

Are you a blah blah blah or blah blah blah type of person.....

What's best for you, my friend? Fine with me. Both? Even better with me.

Can't believe this has gone on for nine pages. Honestly can't believe I'm helping it along toward a tenth.

Go forth and grab yourself some blades, lads. Don't care what brand... Enjoy 'em.

James Mattis would slap all of us right now.

 

[Eddie17]

Im kind of new to the knife collection at the moment, but so far my collection comprise of only a Spyderco Delica 4(5 months). Im going to expand my collection by buying different knives from different companies, and feel what each has to offer. So far I am impressed by the design and function of my Spyderco Delica 4. I especially love the Spyderco hole for its great functionality and ergonomics. I have carefully research and put a lot of thinking onto my next knife purchase and decided that I will be getting a Benchmade 940 Osborne. Since I heard the company is around the level of Spyderco, and which will be a next step from my previous knife (better steel, and longer knife). I know its silly but I guess I am a Spyderco dude because of my 1 knife experience?

 

[cj65]

This argument reminds me of the Dr. Seuss story of the star belly peoples.

 

[SteelSnob]

Both companies have knives I like.

 

[THG]

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

First of all, it's THG to you, Sigfried.

Second, I thought you were a huge champion of logic. Let us recap, shall we?

You said:

Sorry to jumble these responces. -There is no way in hell that Spyderco make stronger or more reliable locks on thier knives.

And I mentioned the ball bearing lock, to which you responded (as quoted above):

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

What have we here? Why, a logical fallacy! More specifically, the Red Herring fallacy. Let's define it, shall we?

A Red Herring is a fallacy in which an irrelevant topic is presented in order to divert attention from the original issue. The basic idea is to "win" an argument by leading attention away from the argument and to another topic. This sort of "reasoning" has the following form:

• Topic A is under discussion.
• Topic B is introduced under the guise of being relevant to topic A (when topic B is actually not relevant to topic A).
• Topic A is abandoned.

Keep in mind that the main idea was whether Spyderco could possibly create a stronger or more reliable lock. Not the number of Spyderco knives that utilize this lock.

Now, the logical response would have been, "Oh, sorry; you were right, THG. I take that back; you win. I'll stand down and watch this thread from the sidelines because I realize I made a mistake and now have zero credibility as far as this thread goes." But logic was not used here; the main idea was immediately dropped and another question answered in its place.

However, the majority of points I was trying to make (and did make) were based solely on logic.

No. And the good folks on our forum understand that, too. Here, look what they have to say:

I didn't think I'd ever come across a BM fan who'd make me embarrassed to be a BM fan.

You see? It's easy to see where logic is and is not being used. In your case, logic is not even part of the equation.

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.

...

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.

What? But I thought we only had logic in the house!

It's been a long while since I've taken the time to tear someone's post bit by bit because he was being so silly... I almost forgot how good this feels

 

[sweet_hitch-hiker]

im 20, i like spyderco.

few reasons why
-i love the hole
-they use vg10 a lot which is one of my fav steels
-their designs are really aesthetically pleasing to me
-they have the best jimping in the biz
-i love how they have the choil on a lot of knives which allows you to utilize the whole length of the knife

 

[babakanoosh45]

Spyderco all day long! I have always had at least a couple of Spyderco's around the house and I am always looking at new ones to possibly own. The only reason I ever sell or trade a Spyderco is because I can get a good return on it because they always seem to hold a decent resale value. I have had many regrets regarding Spyderco knives I have sold. As for BM's, not so much. I have never found a BM I can hang onto for any length of time. They absolutely do nothing for me. I have purchased BM's thinking "This will be one I like and keep". Nope! I EDC said knife for a bit and then I loose interest in a quick. The knives are good quality and F&F are great. Just no soul as far as I'm concerned. I have never bashed a BM or really have anything bad to say, they just don't do it for me like a Spyderco does. Just my two cents.

 

[shunsui]

What I like about a PC is I have a remarkably large number of choices for motherboards and all the other goodies in my build.

Competition is good.

There's a lot of nice knives out there. It's a good time to enjoy knives.

 

[mmarkh]

This whole useless thread deserves a facepalm.
Pathetic.

I agree. The troll got his wish.

 

[mmarkh]

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.

I got sucked back in. Right tool for the right job. Frozen foods or bones, use a cleaver. Meats and veggies, use a Chef's knife or Petty knife. Anyone who doesn't have screwdriver in their house shouldn't be allowed to wear pants.