Recommendation? Looking for opinion on bugout or alternatives

[FW JSB]

I'm afraid I like the idea of the Bugout more than the actual execution. I have two full sized models, one from SMKW, gray blade, green grivory scales, and the other the expensive CF/S90V version, which has problems with blade centering, blade play and mediocre action. Unacceptable in a $250 knife. The SMKW model was very good, especially after upgrading to Flytanium titanium scales. No issues with the action and the blade is perfectly centered.

However, after years of using BM's and having no issues with the Omega springs, they've started breaking left and right on me. Further, unless you buy inexpensive aftermarket springs, which I did, BM now forces you to box up and send them the knife for repair. At about $15 bucks a pop, that's complete BS. They refuse to mail out replacement springs.

I've become frustrated with Benchmade. Very expensive with hit or miss QC, and what appears to be arrogant and poor customer service. I've suspended purchasing any more. Like I said, the idea of the Bugout is very good, but the execution is often poor. When they're good, they're great, when they're not you get a whole bunch of frustration.

 

[Fattires]

I have had a Bugout since they first came out, it is one of my favorites for how it carries and cuts. I highly recommend one.
I got a Hogue Deka in Magnacut earlier this summer, it's a nice knife but the quality of the Bugout is better. The pocket clip on the Hogue is weak and bends easily compared to the Bugout clip.
In the thin and lightweight category I also have a Para 3 lightweight in m390, I also very much enjoy that knife though it takes up a little more pocket than the Bugout or Deka.
I think my absolute favorite for how it carries and feels in hand is my Benchmade 940, it's the knife I would keep if I only could have one knife. The Bugout is a close second though

 

[anthonycastorena2014]

Bugout is a great knife. I have a few and never had a problem. I was going to say deka, but read you dont like them. I would recommend para 3 lw in an upgraded steel or one of the hogue rsk models.

Dude that's another great suggestion!! I have the rsk and forgot there was a mini. It's thicker than the bugout but man the rsk is a great knife!!

 

[irsh]

I have had a Bugout since they first came out, it is one of my favorites for how it carries and cuts. I highly recommend one.
I got a Hogue Deka in Magnacut earlier this summer, it's a nice knife but the quality of the Bugout is better. The pocket clip on the Hogue is weak and bends easily compared to the Bugout clip.
In the thin and lightweight category I also have a Para 3 lightweight in m390, I also very much enjoy that knife though it takes up a little more pocket than the Bugout or Deka.
I think my absolute favorite for how it carries and feels in hand is my Benchmade 940, it's the knife I would keep if I only could have one knife. The Bugout is a close second though

Thank you for the heads-up on the Magnacut Deka clip. I'll probably still have get one in order to achieve the trifecta you mentioned.