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I get one knife this year what should it be

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faceplant

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hey guys,

don't have much experience with CRKT so I thought I would ask what you guys thought about them. Basically its an M16 SF, A M16 13 Desert tactical, a Benchmade Ambush, or a drop point Griptillian Im looking at. Whatchya think.
I like CRKT's cross guard.
I like BM because its well, BM.

and while we are at it I would consider some Spydies but I can't seem to figure out the holes, and all of them Ive looked at seem to be lockbacks

thanks.
 
Just get a spyderco delica/endura. BEST knife for the money. You will learn to love it. If you can't bring yourself to get one (you really should though) go with a bm grip.
 
Benchmade Grippy cuz its better than the CRKT's and its 154cm. Not that CRKT is terrible but I think you'd appreciate the benchmade more.
 
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Check out some of those models. You are really missing out by counting out Spyderco. IMO, nothing feels or cuts better. None of those are lockbacks and seem to fit your style best. Check out the D'Allara Dropoint especially.
 
If you like smaller knives get you an HK (BenchMade) 14210. These are some sweet heart knives.

If you like a bigger one get the HK 34/ 14200. I have both and they are two of the best knives I've ever bought custom or production.

STR
 
I guess for the most part between the three companies you mentioned I'm a BM kind of guy. I know next to nothing about CRKT and I always thought Spydies were among the ugliest of knives:barf: .
All that being said I saw a Spyderco on here the other day I believe it was called the Captain which was to my eyes at least beautiful:D . As for customer service and warranty issues I know BM is really good with their warranty and I've never heard anything, zip, zero, zilch, nada in the way of anything bad about Spyderco. Seems to me if you buy a blade that you like from either of these companies you will not be dissapointed.
 
Get yourself a Benchmade. Get the real Axis lock. Don't accept an imitation.

You can't go wrong with a Griptilian of any size or shape.

I agree with STR about the 14210 also. Great little knife. It's about the same size as the 705, or the Mini-Grip.
 
Just one knife a year...I think that I would get sick and die with such restraint. Perhaps the discipline would do me some go...no, uh uh. I need at least a knife every 60 days. There are so many terrific ones that it is hard to know what you really want until you've tried many out. Pass around may work for you.

Best,

oregon
 
Another vote for a Benchmade with the Axis lock. I think they are the best bang for your buck in knives today. The Spyder co's are not my cup oftea. They are some of the ugliest knives around. They also all look the same which is not a good thing if you like some diversity. Even at that though, they are good knives, assuming you can get past the looks.
 
Before you count out Spyderco, go to a cutlery store and hold one in your hand.

The best arguement against the Spyderco Endura or Delica used to be pin vs. screw construction, and linerless FRN handles, which some argued made them less tough. However, the Delica and Endura 4 now feature nested, skeletonized steel liners, and screw construction. I think they're some of the best knives out there regardless of price.

I don't know what your issue is with a lockback, but if it's one hand closing, Spyderco lockbacks are designed for easy one hand closing. If it's unintentional lock release that worries you, the Boye dent completely disposes of that issue in my opinion.

All this being said, you can't go wrong with a BM with axis lock either. I just think you owe it to yourself to consider Spyderco as well.
 
I would like to note that Spydercos vary in appearance more than most companies do, and to say that they all look the same is absurd to the point that I almost find it offensive, especially since they feature argueably the most unique designs of any factory manufacturer. There are a few models that look similar, but when observing the entire product line, that statement fails miserably.

Also, I second the idea that one must hold and perhaps use a nice Spyder before counting the company out. The shallow approach will cause you to miss out on some of the best users out there.
 
If you can only get one knife this year, get a BM minigrip with D2 blade steel. You won't be dissapointed. Sure spydies are great and all that, just go to a knife store and hold them side by side. You'll see.:)

I had a spyderco that i got at the PX when I was in Kuwait and it didn't hold up at all.
 
Get what you really like, you'll probably be disappointed otherwise. I assume that would be a Benchmade ..... no specific recommendations there, but I don't care for the feel of the Griptilians and would get one of their higher end knives, something you'll really enjoy owning.
 
my problem with lockbacks is a little bit about one handed closing but the more important thing to me is being able to open a knife with a flick of the wrist motion and not even touch the hole/ stud. I have never found a lockback that can do that, but then again Ive never had a spidey lockback.

I try not to be shallow and I did look at there sight and am going back to it right now actually.
Thanks for the reccomendations guys this really helps
 
the thing about Spyderco is all about ergonomics. They have me very spoiled in what I consder an appropriately shaped handle.
 
faceplant said:
my problem with lockbacks is a little bit about one handed closing but the more important thing to me is being able to open a knife with a flick of the wrist motion and not even touch the hole/ stud. I have never found a lockback that can do that, but then again Ive never had a spidey lockback.

I try not to be shallow and I did look at there sight and am going back to it right now actually.
Thanks for the reccomendations guys this really helps
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All of the larger bladed Spyderco lockbacks are fully capable of being wrist flicked.
 
I too am getting only one knife this year. My choice is a BM Ritter mini grip. The one with the M2 blade. Only 170 of them being made and I have to wait until June but I'm thinkin' it'll be worth the wait.

keyman
 
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