Resilience or M-Type...which to go with?

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hello all, this is my first post (if at all) in a very very long time here although i have been lurking around for constantly. i have a chance to purchase either a spyderco resilience (~$38) and a boker clb m-type ($30) and wondering which would you recommend if you could only buy one?

in truth i will likely get both at some point, but im wondering which would those of this community suggest. the knife will be used for defensive and edc purposes. although i like both, im at my knife buying limit for the month (yeah, already...lol) and the wifey is crackin down on me.
 
I prefer the Spyderco as a knife goes but I also prefer 440C out of those two blade steels too. I would choose the Spyderco for the simplicity and reputation of the customer service if you needed them.

Also the Spyderco has no recurve while the Boker Plus does. The Resiliance is a bigger knife too.
 
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Do you sharpen your knives yourself? The recurve blade of the M-Type needs something like a Sharpmaker to do it on your own. The difference in size is also something you should pay attention to.
 
I have both. The M-type is longer, but thinner.
Don't pay too much attention on the 440C designation. I expect the same kind of decent midrange performance on both knives.
 
i don't sharpen right now...but plan to get into that very soon. will have to look into getting a Sharpmaker.

i went with the m-type first off...will get the spyderco another time. i just really like the idea of the deep pocket ride clip that the boker has.
 
Dagon said:
I have both. The M-type is longer, but thinner.
Don't pay too much attention on the 440C designation. I expect the same kind of decent midrange performance on both knives.
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The Resilience is a lot longer than the m-type.

I prefer 440c too but I've really been impressed by the 8cr13MOV in they spydie economy line folders. I vote Spydie.
 
The Resilience is a surprisingly awesome knife, for me it's the EDC of choice with the Tenacious....

The blade shape although plain looking is ridiculously, effective for everything.
 
I have a Resilience and I highly recommend it! Awesome performance for such a cheap price! I say go for the Spyderco!
 
Boker just doesn't cut it compared to Spyderco. I did some wave mods on some CLB Bokers and wasn't too impressed. I sharpened a Resilience and was amazed at the quality.
 
Jake Bauer said:
The Resilience is a lot longer than the m-type.

I prefer 440c too but I've really been impressed by the 8cr13MOV in they spydie economy line folders. I vote Spydie.
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Oops yes indeed I was confusing it with the Persistence.
I don't hace the Resilience but examined it in the Böker shop. It is truly a Military for the rest of us. Unfortunately it is also rather heavy, and the blade length may scare others, if you care about that.
In my opinion the M-type being thinner is perhaps better suited for unobtrusive EDC.

Regarding 440c and 8Cr13MoV: I wouldn't be surprised if made in China 440C is actually the same as 8Cr13MoV. It would be interesting to see metallurgic tests.
 
I've an M type and have had it for a few years. It is a very very good edc knife. Carries very well and the frame lock on it is superbly done. Seems to stay very sharp for a very long time with edc use. It is very well made too. keepem sharp
 
Dagon said:
Regarding 440c and 8Cr13MoV: I wouldn't be surprised if made in China 440C is actually the same as 8Cr13MoV. It would be interesting to see metallurgic tests.
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I think I read somewhere that 8Cr13MoV is the Chinese version of 440c.
 
The Resilience would be a better all-around knife for utility work and such. Stainless steel liner-locks if done properly can be VERY strong - just look at the Spyderco Military. I prefer the looks of the Boker M-Type, but the blade is a tad shorter, is recurved (harder to sharpen except on rods). Ergos on both are superb. if you prefer a more "tactical" look and a deep-carry clip - get the M-type. If you don't mind sharpening the knife a little more often get the Resilience.
 
Yeah, chinese 440C is definitely a lot different than US made 440C. 8cr is very close to Japanese AUS8, but I think its a little better. As far as "rusts easily", I have had no rust issues with my Tenacious. Cant say the same for my AUS8 benchmades.
 
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