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Bladetech vs spyderco
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Para 2 brother, and be careful about posting links to online sellers, it can get you in a heap of trouble.
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Bladetech makes good quality knives in the same class in my opinion as Spyderco. I think you get more bang for the buck with Spyderco. I too would take the Para 2 in this case.
I have the MLEK and Ridjback ( spelling?). The MLEK liner lock is not as strong as the Spyderco military. I'd think the Para's lock would be much stronger also than the Pro Hunter's.
The Ridjback is a tank with a liner lock more like a frame lock but it sure isn'y going to slice like a spyderco.
Joe
I have the MLEK and Ridjback ( spelling?). The MLEK liner lock is not as strong as the Spyderco military. I'd think the Para's lock would be much stronger also than the Pro Hunter's.
The Ridjback is a tank with a liner lock more like a frame lock but it sure isn'y going to slice like a spyderco.
Joe
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It depends... How important is tip-strength to you? The Pro-Hunter Magnum has much more of it. I'm a big fan of this knife. The Para 2 is a classic, to be sure, but...
One more thing, if you don't already have a Pro-Hunter Magnum Extreme lined up, you may have trouble finding one. The Para 2 will be more readily available. If you've got a dealer lined up, do they have any MLEK Magnums?
One more thing, if you don't already have a Pro-Hunter Magnum Extreme lined up, you may have trouble finding one. The Para 2 will be more readily available. If you've got a dealer lined up, do they have any MLEK Magnums?
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They should look similar because Tim Wegner designed the Blade Tech Pro Hunter Magnum and I believe he also designed for Spyderco as well. Take a look at these and then look at the Spyderco Oncelot.
I'm not sure about the Extreme version but when I did my research the difference between the Pro Hunter Magnum and the Para-Military was the PHM had slightly thicker blade (5/32" vs. 9/64"), slightly thicker liners and a longer blade. IIRC the locks were pretty comparable.
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I see what he did there... haha
But even if he did design the Spyderco, he didn't design the opening hole or hourglass clip. Seems like he's relying too heavily on his earlier work...
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nothing against bladetech, but the para line is a legend. para all the way
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Once upon a time I bought one of bladetechs chineese made knives for about 30 bucks . It was without a doubt the sorriest POS I have ever seen . It barrely locked and had so much wobble It would compromise . The 440c was also the worst 440c I have ever owned . Becuase of this I never purchased a high end knife from them . All Spydercos I own are just the opposite .
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Having owned both I would have to say the Blade Tech PHM is geared more towards the hunter because of the jimping on the spine of the blade. This comes in real handy when cleaning a deer. If I were looking for an EDC, I would go with the Para-Military 2. The Para gets the nod for price as well, you can pick a new one up for $100 while a new PHM will run around $40 more. Should you ever want to sell them, the Spyderco would go quicker because of their popularity. In the end it boils down to your personal preference.
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as GregFL stated, it depends on what you are using the knife for. for EDC i also recommend the para2.
p.s. the pro-hunter reminds me of knives of alaska.
p.s. the pro-hunter reminds me of knives of alaska.
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I haven't owned either but the Bladetech is uglier than a Spyderco Para 2 if that's possible. I'd vote Spyderco!!!! :thumbup:
Disclaimer: I own 4 nice Spyderco's at the moment and have sold off 3. Their beauty has always been in their ergonomics, ease of use, feeling "in hand," that sort of beauty. For looks, in a similar price range I much prefer more traditional handle/blade appearance such as a Benchmade would offer.
Disclaimer: I own 4 nice Spyderco's at the moment and have sold off 3. Their beauty has always been in their ergonomics, ease of use, feeling "in hand," that sort of beauty. For looks, in a similar price range I much prefer more traditional handle/blade appearance such as a Benchmade would offer.