Can you all help me out with a sensitive question?

Jiggy said:
I'm talking about the overly aggressive look of most Spyderco knives.
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Benchmade makes stuff with the same "overly aggressive look".
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jeff_c said:
I do realize I am asking the Spyderco forum this question so I realize the answers will likely be a bit "skewed".

How does Spyderco, Benchmade and CRKT compare?

Please, Im not looking to bash any other companies but I am very curious.
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I have looked at my latest set of knives with respect to durability, edge holding capabilities, comfort & design. I have the opportunity to handle knives from these companies on a daily basis, and I ended up buying Benchmade for their steel and build quality.
My choice for a folder was the BM model 740 "DeJaVoo" in a non serrated S30V blade with titanium liner designed by Lum.
My fixed blade is the BM model 515 "Rant", also non serrated with a drop point blade made from D2 steel. This one is a Mel Pardue design.
I try to choose for end of world as we know it fortitude.
I have seriously considered Spyderco, but for now the BM knives won out.
I've never owned a Kershaw, but have a friend that does, and he swears by their customer service.
CRKT? Some of their designs intrigue me, but not enough to lay any cash out for one yet.
Bear in mind this is only my opinion (and taste in knives), your mileage may vary. ;)
-Bruce
 
For innovative products everyone owes a big debt to Spyderco. Pocket clips, high end steels and many other innovations can be attributed to Mr. Glesser. I really like holes compared to studs and like all the different designs that are always being produced. I think that BMs look alright too but Byrds are better than CRKTs.
 
cziv said:
Agreed. I want your knife collection - dang - you've got one of about everything! :D
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I had even 5 and 6 of some models, but I sold some to buy more expensive knives.
The Ruckus in the large model is a pocket sword. How it's not aggressive looking is beyond me!
 
You won't go wrong with Benchmade or Spyderco.

I am partial to Benchmade except for the SALT line of Spyderco.

I don't care for CRKT. YMMV. :)
 
jill jackson said:
I had even 5 and 6 of some models, but I sold some to buy more expensive knives.
The Ruckus in the large model is a pocket sword. How it's not aggressive looking is beyond me!
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Hey Jill, as we are all aware perception is everything. And that guy seems to want to perceive things how he wants. :p
 
I see it for $255.
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You see the MSRP but I've bought 3 for the $130's. Try to find the benchmade at a popular knife store for less than I found it. I posted the cheapest price I've found it at, not the most expensive.

If you can't find the Gayle Bradley for that price and want to PM me and I'll give you some places. It's not difficult though if you try looking at some of the more commonly mentioned stores.

In this case comparing MSRP to MSRP doesn't tell the story. Real street prices do.
 
I have had serious quality control problems with benchmade, but I think that I might have just had terrible luck, but in the 12 knives I own from them, I had to ship back 9 of them back for warranty work, I give you my word these were all serious problem on benchmade end, and they did fix them so I can't complain to much and I still do intend on buying from benchmade but I was quite shocked and disappointed by that. I even got a lemon from spyderco and a few from kershaw! I have bad luck it seems... And I DO NOT abuse my knives, infact most of them are safe queens, or ones I just fondle while I am watching t.v
 
The Mastiff said:
You see the MSRP but I've bought 3 for the $130's. Try to find the benchmade at a popular knife store for less than I found it. I posted the cheapest price I've found it at, not the most expensive.

If you can't find the Gayle Bradley for that price and want to PM me and I'll give you some places. It's not difficult though if you try looking at some of the more commonly mentioned stores.

In this case comparing MSRP to MSRP doesn't tell the story. Real street prices do.
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I meant I see the carbon fiber Griptilian at a popular store for $255. I bought the Gayle Bradley for $130 and got the cf Griptilian in a trade.
 
Jiggy said:
I'm talking about the overly aggressive look of most Spyderco knives.



What philosophy are you referring to?
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Ohh the irony.

The in house Spyderco designs, the Military, Endura, Delica, and many others, are made with little consideration for how they look.
Go take a look at the original Para-Military if you don't believe me.
To see a Spyderco with embellishments on the handle is extremely rare. Fancy grooves and inlays generally don't fit into the Spyderco design philosophy (and then there's the Q, so it does happen every once in a while).
Even the Civilian, one of Spyderco's earlier models and arguably one of the most aggressive looking knives in history, was just made to cut, not too look at. Every curve on that knife is there for a functional reason. I also consider the handle on the Civilian one of the most comfortable there is.
Spyderco does do collaborations with custom makers, so there is occasionally some outside influence. However, even then it is rare to see features on a knife that are not made specifically to affect the function of the knife as a tool.
 
I meant I see the carbon fiber Griptilian at a popular store for $255. I bought the Gayle Bradley for $130 and got the cf Griptilian in a trade.
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You must have a "code" or something. Any, it's still a griptillian and not worth $120 more than the Bradley to me. In fact I wouldn't pay as much as I would for the Bradley. I am very underwhelmed by the steel in the 5 Benchmades I have it in compared to the higher hardness version available in Spyderco's. Of course none of the Benchmades have the build quality of the Spyderco Bradley. Of mine, the best built M4 Benchmades were also the cheapest. The Osborne's that Roger had for a bit under $140 last year. The 760 Ti was horrendous and still sits in a box unused. It needs too much time and effort to make it usable for me. The 710 I got was pretty decent, though some were not as you may remember.
 
Joshua J. said:
Ohh the irony.

The in house Spyderco designs, the Military, Endura, Delica, and many others, are made with little consideration for how they look.
Go take a look at the original Para-Military if you don't believe me.
To see a Spyderco with embellishments on the handle is extremely rare. Fancy grooves and inlays generally don't fit into the Spyderco design philosophy (and then there's the Q, so it does happen every once in a while).
Even the Civilian, one of Spyderco's earlier models and arguably one of the most aggressive looking knives in history, was just made to cut, not too look at. Every curve on that knife is there for a functional reason. I also consider the handle on the Civilian one of the most comfortable there is.
Spyderco does do collaborations with custom makers, so there is occasionally some outside influence. However, even then it is rare to see features on a knife that are not made specifically to affect the function of the knife as a tool.
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I don't think any kind of embellishments or fancy designs would take away in the performance whatsoever. I'm not sure where people get the perception that because something is fancy looking it wont perform? I don't really see any spyderco being a better cutting tool then a bm or the other way around. A knife cuts. In my opinion the design of the knife doesn't mean much except for looks wise. Generally I don't care for handles that force you into a certain grip Such as the manix2, rukus, etc. I also think if Spyderco would contour their flat slab of g10 handles they would be much more comfortable.
 
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