help deciding on new EDC

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Sam gibbs

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hello everyone, I’ve been stalking this forum for about 2 years now and I’ve finally found a need to join and post. I’ve been on the hunt for a new edc and I’ve got I’m narrowed down to 3. The benchmade 940-1, Spyderco SpydieChef, and the benchmade nakamura 486. My criteria was simply and thin knife in the pocket with a relatively slicey blade, not owning or even holding any of the 3 before I wanted to reach out and see what you guys have experienced with them as far and build quality and slicing performance goes as well as edge retention etc. thanks in advance
 
The chef takes it in slicing. It’s kinda it’s thing. 940’s a lil ‘thicc behind the edge’. But don’t worry someone will be along shortly to disagree.
 
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If you're open to other suggestions, check out the Kizer Feist. Thin in the pocket and "slicey."
 
I don't own a Benchmade so can't comment on them.
But I can highly recommend Spydiechef.
 
Schwifty said:
The chef takes it in slicing. It’s kinda it’s thing. 940’s a lil ‘thicc behind the edge’. But don’t worry someone will be along shortly to disagree.
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Haha yeah I know the 940 has a faithful following and probably for good reason, I just don’t know how well it will slice. As for the spydiechef, from what I’ve read it’s about .015 behind the edge so I’m pretty confident in its slicing abilities. My only concern with it is the steel, being a relative of H1 I’m afraid it’ll have bad edge retention and roll very easily. I’ve watched a couple of Cedrics videos on YouTube and it cut just about as long as cts-xhp which is really good. I’d just like some more opinions on it before I pull the trigger on it
 
I've only owned the 940. Slim & great deployment, but the other two I think would slice better (food prep). That SpydieChef looks like the slicier? of the three.
 
Sam gibbs said:
Haha yeah I know the 940 has a faithful following and probably for good reason, I just don’t know how well it will slice. As for the spydiechef, from what I’ve read it’s about .015 behind the edge so I’m pretty confident in its slicing abilities. My only concern with it is the steel, being a relative of H1 I’m afraid it’ll have bad edge retention and roll very easily. I’ve watched a couple of Cedrics videos on YouTube and it cut just about as long as cts-xhp which is really good. I’d just like some more opinions on it before I pull the trigger on it
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FYI.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/spydiechef.1449552/

I feel the same that LC200N performs as well as CTS-XHP in sharpening and edge retention.
About the slicing capability, it is better than most modern knives I have had in the size range.
But it is still poor when compared to thin traditional knives like GECs.

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miso2 said:
FYI.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/spydiechef.1449552/

I feel the same that LC200N performs as well as CTS-XHP in sharpening and edge retention.
About the slicing capability, it is better than most modern knives I have had in the size range.
But it is still poor when compared to thin traditional knives like GECs.

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That’s exactly what I wanted to know thanks so much. Sorry for the double post not sure what happened
 
I own a 940 but most of the time I carry a slipjoint with a much thinner blade. I'll just say this- the 940 won't slice up a garlic clove the same way as my GEC jacks will but I don't find it an impediment. How much "fine detail work" and "precise slicing" do you really need from a pocket knife?

Any of these knives would make a great EDC option. Don't sweat the cutting ability of the knife so much- they will all chop up your lunch and destroy the occasional cardboard box. I'd focus on aesthetics and maybe steel. Let's face it, most of us carry expensive pocket knives because it's pleasing to do so. Get the one that speaks to you the most!
 
Never held any of the knives you're asking about. However, one aspect I always think about when choosing edcs is on disassembly and cleaning. I have a great distaste for disassembling axis locks, the spydie would be substantially easier. I vote spydiechef.

It is possible that a company might have the non-anodized handle in one texture and the anodized handle in a different texture, but not this is not a result of anodizing.
 
rswanson said:
I own a 940 but most of the time I carry a slipjoint with a much thinner blade. I'll just say this- the 940 won't slice up a garlic clove the same way as my GEC jacks will but I don't find it an impediment. How much "fine detail work" and "precise slicing" do you really need from a pocket knife?

Any of these knives would make a great EDC option. Don't sweat the cutting ability of the knife so much- they will all chop up your lunch and destroy the occasional cardboard box. I'd focus on aesthetics and maybe steel. Let's face it, most of us carry expensive pocket knives because it's pleasing to do so. Get the one that speaks to you the most!
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You’ve got a great point there, to touch on something you said, I don’t “need” the best slicer in the world. But for some reason a really nice knife with a slicey blade just speaks to me. I’m sure others can relate to that on here.
 
I can
thegreatwhite said:
Never held any of the knives you're asking about. However, one aspect I always think about when choosing edcs is on disassembly and cleaning. I have a great distaste for disassembling axis locks, the spydie would be substantially easier. I vote spydiechef.

It is possible that a company might have the non-anodized handle in one texture and the anodized handle in a different texture, but not this is not a result of anodizing.
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I can agree with that, I hate when I have to take my griptilian apart for cleaning. I’ve always gotten it back together rather quickly but it is a chore.
 
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thegreatwhite said:
Never held any of the knives you're asking about. However, one aspect I always think about when choosing edcs is on disassembly and cleaning. I have a great distaste for disassembling axis locks, the spydie would be substantially easier. I vote spydiechef.

It is possible that a company might have the non-anodized handle in one texture and the anodized handle in a different texture, but not this is not a result of anodizing.
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I can agree with that, I hate when I have to take my griptilian apart for cleaning. I’ve always gotten it back together rather quickly but it is a chore.
 
I have zero complaints about my Benchmade 940-1 (carbon fiber / S90V blade) and I can get pretty wound up sometimes about the failings of other knives so that's really saying something.
It is a very pocket friendly and light knife. Is it spicy ? Welllllll. . . mostly. The tip could be thinner but over all it is just fine. I would most definitely buy it again and recommend it.

I don't own the Spydie Chef. When I look at it I start to get all excited but then the part that attracts you (the thin handle and pocket friendliness) is what makes me take it back out of the cart. I just like thicker handles. I say use a belt pouch and it opens up a whole very desirable world as far as fuller handled knives.

I don't own the benchmade nakamura 486. In fact I am so happy with the knives I now have I was unaware of that one because I haven't been shopping much.
My first impressions are :
The blade reminds me of the Slysz Bowie; not my favorite blade shape.
The holes in the handle would trap all kinds of junk though . . . I was going to say though it is interesting to look at . . . after looking again . . . I don't care for it.
It's great if you like the way it looks . . . go for it ! Just my first impressions.
 
The SpydieChef is one of my favorite knives at any price. It may help if you can see and hold one yourself. Light and thin for the size of the blade and with a great clip, it’s very easy to carry. The blade has an outstanding shape for EDC use, at least for mine. That thin edge and tall blade make the SpydieChef hard to beat as a slicer, but it’s not delicate, being of relatively thick stock, and in a practically rustproof steel that holds a fine edge well but is easy to sharpen.

The handle is very comfortable for my XL hands, and the action is super smooth. The construction is simple but with great fit & finish and a lot of nice details.

I’ve held but haven’t used the 940. The blade didnt particularly impress me as a slicer, but the knife is very pocketable and flickable.

If the 486 refers to the new Nakamura collaboration, the Saibu, I haven’t seen that yet. It has a distinctive look, and it’s supposed to be moderately thin behind the edge, so it may be a pretty good slicer. The grip area seems short, so you may want to hold one yourself to feel how it fits your hand.

Regardless, I highly recommend the SpydieChef as an EDC knife.
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