Best Benchmade Knife

lemonslush said:
The 42 is the best knife they have made. My second pic would be the bugout. It's not as nice as a 940 but gets more pocket time
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^ :thumbsup: I completely overlooked the 42 (and all of the BM 4x's for that matter). I'll have to amend my earlier comment, and add the BM 42 Ti Springer right alongside the 630 Skirmish.
 
Best! Now that is a tall order.
I am a huge fan of the Griptillian with a hole instead of a stud.

After that, it would be a coin toss of the Loco versus the Contego.

Those knives are the BEST!

Kidding of course, since the only answer you are likely to get are what people's favorite knives are. But there are two kinds of people in the world. Those who agree with me, and stupid people.
 
Reading this whole thread, I note that a lot of people recommend the 940. I have one, and don't put it among my favorites. I guess I just prefer larger knives. Where the 940 excels is if you want an amazing feather light knife. Lots of people like it, so you can't ignore that, but I sure like the griptillian and you sure get a lot for your money.

The whole rant about Benchmade QC. Well take note of what people say. I have had no issues, but I will say that Benchmade takes no particular care about shipping knives that are well sharpened. I have long wondered if they ship knives in a "barely ready to cut cheese" state for liability reasons. Clearly if you learn how to sharpen knives you can remedy this yourself, but certain other makers -- I won't mention them by name, but I think they use a spider as a logo -- know how to sharpen knives, apparently use precision equipment, and aren't afraid to send them to you mighty sharp. But that is my only beef with Benchmade.
 
It seems funny to me that the AFCK gets so much attention in this thread. The AFCK gets a special place in my affections since it was my first quality knife, and I still have it. But these days there are many knives I have and like better. But many people adore the AFCK and consider it a classic. I won't argue with them, even though I don't totally get it. My AFCK is ATS-34. The one pictured in the prior post with M390 -- that would be something. But it makes me curious. I thought the AFCK went out of production long before Benchmade was using M390. Seeing an AFCK in any of the current super steels is a big surprise to me.
 
I think alot of this thread is a bunch of fan boys who don't even know what poor qc is. And that's cool and all, it just skews the perspective. But if some folks are happy with poor qc that's fine. I just do not like to spend $200+ to get poor qc on the regular.

My advice is, if you care about qc, buy one in person so you can inspect it. Or if you can't, buy from an online retailer you can trust to inspect it (some will not). If you don't care, then good luck choosing from all the great designs.
 
Mo2 said:
I think alot of this thread is a bunch of fan boys who don't even know what poor qc is. And that's cool and all, it just skews the perspective. But if some folks are happy with poor qc that's fine. I just do not like to spend $200+ to get poor qc on the regular.

My advice is, if you care about qc, buy one in person so you can inspect it. Or if you can't, buy from an online retailer you can trust to inspect it (some will not). If you don't care, then good luck choosing from all the great designs.
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I think you just managed to insult a bunch of fellow knife enthusiasts whose opinion is just as valid as yours. Whenever I see someone refer to fellow enthusiasts with opposing views as "fanboys", it tends to reveal a non-neutral position. Besides, some of them may be girls ;).

You can share your "bad" experience all you want but when you dismiss the views of others, it diminishes the value of your opinion.

Why does it seem that the Benchmade critics are the "loudest" posters in a thread about The Best Benchmade?
 
Couldn't speak to best, as I have not handled them all. This one is my favorite at the moment. Also have a mini-grip and a 940. Both are gtg.
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Mo2, i would suggest going to your local authorized dealer to check out some new benchmades. Make sure the dealer is busy enough that their inventory moves so you can be assured you are handling newly manufactured knives. I think you may be pleasantly surprised. I was just at my local dealer and i didnt find a single model with any issues. Furthermore, not only did i not find any issues, i was truly impressed by some of their work. I am someone who owns benchmade, spyderco zt and kershaw and victorinox, so no "fanboy" here.
 
Wait a second here!! The Nick with an auto??? And an OTF at that???
No way!!!
:D
Joe

NickShabazz said:
The Phaeton is really, really nice. I've got one now and I'm very impressed with it. Easily stands up to the other OTF competition.
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Ok, let me get this straight.....I am a fan boy and don’t even know what QC is.
Could be a liar too....just blowing smoke up everyone’s butt about the 30 new BMs I got in the last few years that were great out of the box. Not one needed to go back for anything.
Blanket statements usually make the speaker look silly......like this one does.
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Joe
Mo2 said:
I think alot of this thread is a bunch of fan boys who don't even know what poor qc is. And that's cool and all, it just skews the perspective. But if some folks are happy with poor qc that's fine. I just do not like to spend $200+ to get poor qc on the regular.

My advice is, if you care about qc, buy one in person so you can inspect it. Or if you can't, buy from an online retailer you can trust to inspect it (some will not). If you don't care, then good luck choosing from all the great designs.
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Joe, your 30 BM's dwarfs my 8, and I can't imagine how many go through Keyman's hands.
Whilst I can't ignore what I see in my own very small sample, you 2 Gentlemen certainly increase my confidence in ordering another BM when the urge arises.
 
I’m 5 for 5 on good Benchmades over the past two years. Grip/Mini Grip/Adamas/Contego/940-1, 7/7 if you count fixed blades. FWIW & YMMV & GL & IJFYM.
 
Hey CP!!
There is one VERY good reason why I have so many......3 sons that love knives!! Let me clarify!!! They love ‘borrowing’ my knives!! And I don’t mind one bit!! I usually get to see them again......when they need sharpening!!
Cute kids!!
:p
Joe


Cursum Perficio said:
Joe, your 30 BM's dwarfs my 8, and I can't imagine how many go through Keyman's hands.
Whilst I can't ignore what I see in my own very small sample, you 2 Gentlemen certainly increase my confidence in ordering another BM when the urge arises.
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Hackenslash said:
... Why does it seem that the Benchmade critics are the "loudest" posters in a thread about The Best Benchmade?
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Because this forum is predominately Spyderco-centric, and some feel they have to put down Benchmade to make Spyderco look better. I think Spyderco can do just fine on their own merits without disparaging others. From what I've read Sal shares that view, but obviously some view things differently.
 
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