Benchmade or spyderco

Endura 4 Wave, followed by the 552 Large Ritter Griptilian, tied with the Delica 4 Wave.
 
Its really just peoples perception, I own almost every version of the Endura except some limited runs including PE, SE and PS. I just like the knife. I like the griptilians but to me they have a little bulkier handle. The endura's are a back lock while the grip's are an axis. I like the axis lock, its a great lock. The spyderco's are made of VG-10 or AUS-8, while the grips are 440c or 154cm. Both are good knives its really just preference. I think you'll find as many grip fans as you will endura fans. I happen to be an endura fan but I still own a grip, and in fact love the ritter grip though it is different.
 
Both are excellent choices. The only difference between the Delica and Endura is the size, and that's a matter of personal preference, local laws, and intended use. The difference between the Griptilian and the Delica/Endura is obviously more significant. They utilise different blade shapes, different locks, and have distinctly different feels. The Delica/Endura is a bit less expensive, and is available with a Wave. Both use good steels with the option of even higher-end steel (D2 for the Griptilian, ZDP-189 for the D4/E4). It essentially comes down to your own preferences. If you can, I'd suggest handling both to see which you like more.
 
If you like the Griptilian, check out the Spyderco D'Allara Droppoint with the ball lock.
 
I like my Benchmades just fine, but I really think that Spyderco has better offerings especially once you factor in the price points of both brands. I dont own many of either, but I wouldn't trade any of my Spydies (SS Endura, SS Delica, SS Native and a Centofante 4), but I would trade my Benchmades.
 
Padawan said:
Both are excellent choices. The only difference between the Delica and Endura is the size, and that's a matter of personal preference, local laws, and intended use. The difference between the Griptilian and the Delica/Endura is obviously more significant. They utilise different blade shapes, different locks, and have distinctly different feels. The Delica/Endura is a bit less expensive, and is available with a Wave. Both use good steels with the option of even higher-end steel (D2 for the Griptilian, ZDP-189 for the D4/E4). It essentially comes down to your own preferences. If you can, I'd suggest handling both to see which you like more.
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I agree with Padawan. Among those three, there is no best. It's a matter of what feels good to you, and thus a matter of personal preference rather than an actual best design or best quality.
 
oh come on benchmade baby i love there balisong line spyderco just cancel there line and there balisongs sucked in comparison to benchmade
 
Knarfeng has it absolutely right.

Of course, you might want to consider what you're looking for out of a knife, and explain, that might make it easier to help you decide!
 
The griptilian is stronger by design. It has metal liners and an axis lock, so It would be a lot tougher. But I have noticed alot of BM's blades have really thick edge profiles and bad blade geometry, so watch out.
I hear spyderco has better heat treating, so that's a plus. I'm a bit sceptical, though. My delica's tip broke off by dropping it on carpet, and my Native chipped in a few places while cutting a beer can. The Native was the only s30v blade I've owned, but I've heard better than that about s30v, and my inferior knives didn't chip. Bad luck maybe?
 
Jamesh Bond said:
The griptilian is stronger by design. It has metal liners and an axis lock, so It would be a lot tougher. But I have noticed alot of BM's blades have really thick edge profiles and bad blade geometry, so watch out.
I hear spyderco has better heat treating, so that's a plus. I'm a bit sceptical, though. My delica's tip broke off by dropping it on carpet, and my Native chipped in a few places while cutting a beer can. The Native was the only s30v blade I've owned, but I've heard better than that about s30v, and my inferior knives didn't chip. Bad luck maybe?
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There have been a number of instances of S30V chipping. And not just on Spyderco. There have been a number of explanations proposed. Sometimes a good sharpening or two makes the chipping go away. Sometimes not.
 
I'll dismiss the Delica simply because it is not in the same size class as the Endura 4 and the Griptilian.

As for which is better between the two remaining contenders:
I have owned and used both knives extensively and here is my opinion....

I think the Griptilian is the better knife in regards of handle comfort, cutting ability, variations available, and lock technology.

I think the Endura 4 is better in regards of pocket-carry, quickness to deploy (only with the Wave feature), and "substantial feel".

Overall, I think the Griptilian is the better performing knife.
 
The Delica and Endura 4's have steel liners.

I would go with the Delica 4 myself. I don't like the BM geometry.

-Blair
 
Now that BM makes a Grip with the Round Hole, you're almost getting a Spyderco:D .
I'd agree with Esav and compare the Grip to the D'Allara drop point.
 
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