Recommendation? Which one

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Dadex

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Ive been looking for a EDC knife for regular use. Have selected Lionsteel BM2 , Benchmade Mini Grip, Benchmade Mini Bugout. Are these good options or should i go for a different model? Cheaper ones are welcome. My requierements are the following:
Good overall blade
Not too big and confortable to wear
No tactical lookings like the spydercos
Gonna put details of the ones i mentioned.
Lionsteel BM2 CF (M349 Steel) 144.95€
Benchmade Mini Grip (CPM-20cv steel 59-61HRC) 216,95 €
Benchmade MIni Grip (S30V 58-60 HRC) 143.95 €
Benchmade Mini Bugout CF Elite (S30V 58-60 HRC) 152.95€
 
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Just depends what you like really. I sure do love the mini Grips with the G10 handles. That Lionsteel is a lot different than the others, just being that it's a traditional pattern. One thing to look into are Hogue knives. They make the Deka and the RSK Mk. 1 which are both really popular. I have a Benchmade Ritter Grip which is the same thing as a RSK mk. 1 basically except the old model, back when Benchmade made them. It is an awesome all around folder.
 
I have a Lionsteel Mini on order, and already own your other two choices...
For and EDC knife: it's awfully tough to beat the Mini-Bugout. Super thin and light: it disappears into your pocket. There is a myriad of flavors available: you can upgrade the steel and scales to make it perfect.
Having said that: the MIni-Grip is a close second choice. It is a bit more "rounded"; so nothing hang up on it.
The Axis locks on them make for some super fidgety knives.
 
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Bob Denman said:
I have a Lionsteel Mini on order, and already own your other two choices...
For and EDC knife: it's awfully tough to beat the Mini-Bugout. Super thin and light: it disappears into your pocket. There is a myriad of flavors available: you can upgrade the steel and scales to make it perfect.
Having said that: the MIni-Grip is a close second choice. It is a bit more "rounded"; so nothing hang up on it.
The Axis locks on them make for some super fidgety knives.
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Could you explain me a bit more about the steel and scale upgrade? Im a newbie on this.
 
There are many different models of Mini-Bugout and Griptilian...
Picking out the steel and scales is more than half of the fun!
You can absolutely go INSANE with the choices available through the Custom Shop as well...
 
I have the best man2 in m390. Very nicely built modern slipjoint. Nicely priced if you look at how much GEC costs these days.
 
How important is one hand opening for you? The LionSteel is in a class by itself since most people will need two hands to open it. A Benchmade (usually listed as BM) can easily be opened with one hand with the axis lock.

As Ajack60 Ajack60 mentioned, Viper, Fox, and MKM are all also made in Italy with Lionsteel. Check them out too.

If one hand opening isn't that important to you, I might just with the Lionsteel. It is a modern twist on a classic traditional knife. Also, M390 is a great steel and it is at the low end of the prices listed.

There is also the Lionsteel TRE too. It would be more expensive than the BM2 tho but can be opened one handed.
 
gazz98 said:
How important is one hand opening for you? The LionSteel is in a class by itself since most people will need two hands to open it. A Benchmade (usually listed as BM) can easily be opened with one hand with the axis lock.

As Ajack60 Ajack60 mentioned, Viper, Fox, and MKM are all also made in Italy with Lionsteel. Check them out too.

If one hand opening isn't that important to you, I might just with the Lionsteel. It is a modern twist on a classic traditional knife. Also, M390 is a great steel and it is at the low end of the prices listed.

There is also the Lionsteel TRE too. It would be more expensive than the BM2 tho but can be opened one handed.
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Opening is not important for me at all. I mean the reason of picking the bm2 or the Benchmade over the other wont be the opening.
 
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