Wondering if anyone has both of these and could do some comparisons. It seems to me like the Spyderco D'alara drop point has many of the same features as the Ritter at about half the price. Not trying to bash the ritter, I have owned a couple of them and like them very much. I haven't gotten the spydy yet but it seems as if it would be a serious competitor as a "survival" folder.
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D'alara DP vs. Ritter grip
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Both similar in size and function, and both great knives. I slightly prefer the D'allara handle due to its ergo fit and feel, and yet the Ritter blade due to its classic drop point profile. But the knives are very close. Blade deployment on both is smooth and effortless. Which one to buy? Neither is all that expensive, so get them both.
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I have the D'Allara DP & a Ritter Mini-grip. I think that the ball bearing lock is smoother than the Axis lock. But, on the Axis lock, I like the positive snick of the blade locking. Both are excellent knives. The D'Allara is a large beefy knife! It takes up a fair ammount of real estate in your pocket. But, it is comfy for me to carry EDC, I just don't. I do not EDC my D'Allara, where as I have my Ritter Mini-grip in my left front pocket as we speak. Does this help at all?
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I prefer the axis lock, seems more secure as the internal steel plates are also held together by it (in case the screws give out).
I also like how the Benchmade can be disassembled and cleaned. After taking it apart at least 5 times, I can disassemble and reassemble blindfolded. It's not as hard as some say it is.
I also like how the Benchmade can be disassembled and cleaned. After taking it apart at least 5 times, I can disassemble and reassemble blindfolded. It's not as hard as some say it is.
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The d`allara would cut the griptillian in half, no doubt about it. But it's SO big when closed that it makes EDC, for me at least, a practical impossibility, whereas the griptillian still has that potential.
It was an awesome knife, but just too big for me, so I traded it out. But if you're looking for a hard use folder for 55 bucks, you just won't beat the d`allara.
It was an awesome knife, but just too big for me, so I traded it out. But if you're looking for a hard use folder for 55 bucks, you just won't beat the d`allara.
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I've personally found the Ritter to cut better due to the high flat grind.
Plus, it has a substantial steel plate inside, so even if the handle is plastic (for comfort), it is by no means weak. I'd still pick the Benchmade. The lock is smoother, stronger and easier to use. The blade cuts better. -But the Spyderco's cheaper.
Plus, it has a substantial steel plate inside, so even if the handle is plastic (for comfort), it is by no means weak. I'd still pick the Benchmade. The lock is smoother, stronger and easier to use. The blade cuts better. -But the Spyderco's cheaper.