First EDC

[ffooter123]

ok. So I've done a little research. Alot of people say go griptilian. Looks good. I like the sog flash II. It's big and fairly light and opens quickly. I see the spydercos but i dont like the hole used to deploy the knife. just not into it. I also heard great things about the benchmade 940. Opens like a bullet and is s30v, i believe. Is this knife worth the $130 price tag? Do all benchmark open and close this fast? I only need one knife ( as of right now), so do i go BIG or go home? I value your opinions. Thank you.

 

[medusaoblongata]

The 940 is a great knife. Significantly better, in my opinion, than the Grip line. The Grips are perfectly functional, and will last you a good long time. What you'd get with the 940, or any other higher end Benchmade, is a very strong, sharp, good quality knife that will last for years. The 940 is slim and light, basically disappears into the pocket, and packs a lot of blade for its handle size. If you can get the extra money together, I'd say it's a worthwhile upgrade from the Griptilian. All Axis lock Benchmades open and close very fast, and S30V is one of the best steels out there. You'll be very happy with the 940, and if you shop around, you could be able to find one for about $100.

 

[Smash05]

It' won't be your last. I guess the question is, how much do you want to spend, and how fast does it "really" need to be. You can get an S30V G10 Leek for around 80 bucks if Fast is what you want. the Benchmade 710 is an excellent knife for around 100bucks give or take. The Griptilian series is also excellently made, and you have a choice of steels (154cm, D2, S30V). Asking if a knife is worth it is far too subjective a question IMO. Is this just an everyday, need to cut some stuff, want to be prepared purchase? Or are you looking to start the hobby.

 

[Jason B.]

The 940 is a nice but slim knife my friend has one that I've handled several times but for my medium/large size hands its just too small. It does open fast but any knife with a smooth pivot will be just as fast, when it comes to speed its more about you than the knife.

 

[Jake Bauer]

Have you ever used the spyderhole? I didnt like it at first, But now I hardly carry a knife without one.

 

[pvicenzi]

There are many good knives out there, but don't buy one simply because others like them. No mater how good a knife may be, if it doesn't feel good in your hand, you won't be happy. Try to get as many different knives in your hand as you can. You will discover that some otherwise fine knives just don't feel right to you. Some people don't like the feel of G10, others don't like the feel of metal handles, and still others don't like the high tech plastics.