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Spyderco Military vs Benchmade Griptilian

From griptilian and military for edc I would choose spyderco paramilitary 2 :)
I have military and i think its big for edc(not for me, but for none knife people :D ) and for griptilian - I dont like the handle, thats why i dont have one.
 
I have only handled the Military but I just received my Para-Military 2 and it blows the Griptilian out of the water IMO. I've had full size Griptilians in the past and got rid of them because the handles just feel too plasticy for me. I currently have a Mini Grip and those have full nested liners and feel a bit more solid but I still prefer the Para MUCH more. The fit and finish is better, the lockup is better, you get better materials and an incredible slicer of a knife. That being said, the Military really is just a larger version minus the ability to carry tip up so if you want a larger knife, i'm sure you won't be disappointed with it. The Para is just a more convenient size as others have said.
 
Keep in mind that aside from being much larger than a Griptilian, the Spyderco Military can only be carried tip down. That was a deal breaker for me. I have a PM2 and a Grip, and like them both. You can order a Griptilian direct from Benchmade with your choice of scale, hardware, and clip color, as well as blade shape and steel used. My Grip is tan with silver hardware, satin S30V drop point blade.
 
Every knife collection should have at least one Mil. It's the Buck 110 of the Spyderco line.
 
i like the Grips better, +1 on the Ritter btw. the millie never "did it" for me, i handled it side by side with the para2- and bought the para2. now the para2 is up for trade for a Grip.
 
Military wins hands down. I have several of both and the millie is by far my favorite. I EDC a millie every day while the grips collect dust in a drawer.
 
I carry a para2 strong side, and minigrip off side. If you look you can prob find both for around your price range.
 
I don't think it's quite fair that two knives at far different price points are being compared unless you factor in the price difference. It's almost 2:1. s30v vs. 154cm, g-10 vs. plastic (which everyone and their brother comments on) and Axis lock vs. liner lock.

So it becomes preference. s30v vs. 154cm both companies do good heat treatments on the steels, and if you aren't going to use the knife every day to the point where it needs to be sharpened every night, you won't notice the difference.

G-10 vs. fiber reinforced nylon or whatever they're calling it these days, it's dang near indestructible, so that's preference.

Locking mechanism... all preference, you think a liner is good enough, I'll agree with you, especially one from Spyderco. Axis... it's ambidextrous, I've never had one fail in 12 years, I've also never had an omega spring break.

I'd say, if you can, feel 'em both in hand, you really can't go wrong with quality and both knives deliver.
 
Another point to keep in mind, as others have mentioned, is pocket carry and clip orientation. Because of the clip placement and designs for each knife, the deepness in pocket, amount exposed, etc might be something you want to consider.

As others have said, try to get them both in hand and see what you like best. If you don't have access to the knives physically, try to find reviews/videos that show the knives from different angles and points of reference (in hand, in pocket, cutting tests, deploying, etc) to see which one looks like your cup of tea.

Hope that helps.
 
I've had both, and I kept the Military. The Grip just wasn't my cup of tea. I preferred the handle size/shape and blade profile of the Military.
That being said, I don't think the two are quite comparable... If you're looking for a better "apples to apples" comparison, the Griptillian and the Para-Military might be in the same range, with respect to dimensions.
I have a Para, and use it all the time. It's one of my favorite folders ever.
 
i wouldnt go with either imo

for 90$ you can get a kershaw burnt orange blur in cpm-154 which is a down right amazing steel and i prefer it over both other steels, i also prefer the grip it gives

knifeworks should still have a few :D
 
I edc'd a friend's grip for a month but didn't care for it.
I like my military, just wish I got the pe version instead of the serrated
I had a paramilitary but got rid of it, I didn't like the feel of it in my hand.

For me the military is a much better knife, but I have had bad luck with Spyderco's pocket clips
 
Honestly, Pick whichever one you like best, both are highly spoken knives that are both very popular, but both are very different designs. So pick which one you like best.
 
I'd pick a Benchmade 710 vs a Military...

The grip and millie aren't even in the same price category...

If it was 710 vs Military, both are win/win scenarios... it's really a matter of do you want a Spyder or Butterfly on the blade at the end of the day?
 
The military is the superior knife in my opinion. S30v is better than 154cm. I love both the knives,but
military sees more time in my pocket.
 
yanks4433 said:
The military is the superior knife in my opinion. S30v is better than 154cm.
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Not only is S30V the better steel, but IMO Spyderco does a better job with their HTs than Benchmade. The Military also has nested liners which make it significantly tougher than the Grip. The FFG and negative angled blade on the Military will also out cut the Grip. The Military fits more blade (longer AND thicker than the Grip, 4mm) into a thinner knife, while being tougher and made with better materials (G10). Lastly, there's no comparison with the ergonomics, either.
 
Sold my Mili - too big.

I carry a Benchmade Mini Grip most days. If I need something more blade (which is rare), I'll carry a fixed blade Mora.
 
There is no comparison. The Axis Lock is a gimmick & basically a toy at the end of the day. Having owned 5-6 Axis knives w/ one still sitting in the drawer w/ a busted omega spring & a Millie being one of my oldest knives, having survived a LOT of carry/use... well...my experience shows me volumes. The Axis is a cancer in the status quo of Benchmade. Since its conception and (over)use, IMO, their entire line has suffered. If you want a great knife, and it HAS to have a butterfly on it... It's gotta be a Bali-song.
 
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