Which Spydie or Benchmade do you prefer?

Spyderco: Endura4 (but thats just because I dont have a millie yet :))

BM: Griptillian or 710

of course I only have one grip and one 710. I have 4 Endura 4s. :)
 
Favorites?

The Benchmade 710 and the Spyderco Military are classic knife models these days. Good stuff, both.

I use the 710 as my "benchmark" for comparing all folding knives to; the 710 may not be the best at any particular task, but does well enough in most and I really like the model. Also note that I generally carry an M2 version.

The Military is quite the cutter and the handle is "great". A big negative is the liner-lock, so I don't recommend the Military for EDC. I don't recommend any liner-lock knives anymore for EDC. I still use the model when I foresee the need for that slicing ability - few factory knives are as good in this regard - just not as a regular EDC and with full care to check the lock regularly.

Still, I feel everyone should own and use these models at some point. The using is important for appreciating them and deciding what knife may better fill ones needs IMO.

Beyound the "classics", and note I don't deal with rust issues, I have in my regular EDC rotation a Benchmade 710 model, a Benchmade M4 Gaucho model, a Spyderco UKPK model (for the office), a Ritter Mini-Grip (for the office), and a Bradley Mayhem (balisong - not an option for everyone). I keep other knives about, but these are for regular use.

Of late, I've been trying the Spyderco P'Kal, Spyderco Leafstorm, and Manix 2. These seem to be doing well and if they "trip your trigger", give them a try.

I try more Spydercos, but note I end up carrying more Benchmade products regularly - just not a "hole" fan, a lock-back fan, nor a liner-lock fan.

Just what is your budget and actual uses, anyway? Both companies offer many fine products.
 
if your going to get a knife with a Spyderco trademark opening hole than you might as well support the honorable company to which invented it.

Any spyderco you choose mentioned will be a for sure win. If your goin for a Endura or Delica, ZDP models can be found relitively cheap as can the flat ground VG10 models with Foliage green G10. I have the G10 Endura and it is PERFECT in every way. Lost my original, cried, cried some more, than bought another.
 
the hollow grind on the grips is too thin for me, sharp but delicate. For an edc I would go with a delica perfect for every day. the endura is nice also but it's a big knife, another comparison would be lg & sml Sebenzas large is good but for every day I prefer my small seagrass and my delica waved. As far as rust goes the salt series is nice but I've put my delica and sebenza through some harsh enviroments and have never seen any rust or pitting. Tuff-cloth is a great protectant.

just my 2 cents!
 
Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
My favorite from each company:

Spyderco Endura
Benchmade Griptilian

These two just seem to me to be the best of each company for general EDC in quality and price.
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While not my favorites, I do like them, and they are both the flagship models of BM and Spyderco. My favorites are the BM 710 and Spyderco Military, but I would start off with a Grip or Endura. Grip has a fatter handle, and the Axis lock. Endura has a thinner profile, but not severely so (4 FRN series are a good deal thicker than the 3 FRN series).
 
My favorite from each company is at opposite ends of the spectrum. From Spyderco I LOVE the Millie. From BM I LOVE the little Snody Activator
 
Josh K said:
Favorite Spyderco: Military
Favorite Benchmade: 520
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same here
however, for light EDC I prefer the Spyderco Barong or the Benchmade mini-Dejavoo

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Around salty/wet environments, I steer clear of Axis-lock knives, since the Omega springs are rust-prone, and tiny, and hidden, and non-user-serviceable (without voiding your warranty).
I'd recommend a liner lock or a lockback, or a compression lock (Spyderco).
Go with a Military or Paramilitary and you won't be sorry.

Edited to add: I've also been carrying a full-size Dejavoo for the past couple months. Really stacks up well against the Millie, although the handle has a thicker sideways profile (can be good or bad, depending on your p.o.v.), and it has full liners (again, can be considered a plus or a minus... I consider it a plus).
 
If your concern is salty environment/humidity, I'd certainly recommend the Pacific Salt. I have a yellow-handled plain-edge version, and it works really well. If sand gets into it, it's easy to rinse out without worry of corrosion not only to the blade, but also the inner workings as well. I've found the edge-holding on mine is pretty good. I use it to mostly cut cardboard, lots of plastic strapping, etc., plus some edibles. Some say that H1, at least in PE, doesn't hold an edge well, but I find its edge holds up better in use than a number of knives in different steels I have, and it's easy to resharpen when necessary.
Jim
 
I generally carry Benchmade Axis Locks, but if I'm heading down to the beach I'll take my Spyderco Pacific Salt or a stainless Mora fixed blade.
 
I just picked up and Atlantic Salt last week. So far I really like everything about the blade.

The jimping is amazing. It really makes your thumb stick to the back of the spider hole. So far the edge has held up well with the limited cutting I've done. I was surprised at how smooth this knife is to open. Of course the best quality is being able to take it in the water and not have to worry about rust. I'm a Florida boy too!

I also have a Benchmade Grip that has seen extensive use and its a great blade. I just tend to lean towards Spyderco because I feel like I'm getting more for my money.
 
frontline29 said:
I don't own either knife yet,but have a para on the way :).So I'm just wondering why/how the para is missing a key factor in the closed package,and how it can't compare with the millie in that way?
Other then the tang that some people say is a pain,when reaching into the pocket.

I figure that with the para being smaller it would be easier to carry?
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I've owned both and still have a Para. It is a GREAT knife. You can tell just by looking at the pics... because of the compression lock, the Para's blade sits around 1/4" further out of the handle than the Millie, making the closed package that much wider/bulkier. F&F on both are equal, being superb and better than any Benchmade I've ever owned.
 
archieblue said:
I've owned both and still have a Para. It is a GREAT knife. You can tell just by looking at the pics... because of the compression lock, the Para's blade sits around 1/4" further out of the handle than the Millie, making the closed package that much wider/bulkier. F&F on both are equal, being superb and better than any Benchmade I've ever owned.
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I just got my para in and your right, it is a little wide,not too big of a deal,but ya it is wide. But in respect this is one solid knife! :thumbup::thumbup:
 
From spyderco I love the para

From BM my fav is the 710

Both great knives, and either will serve you very well
 
Don't have any Benchmades, but it's hard to go wrong with any Spyderco knife you like the looks of. Pick a general size, lock, and handle material, and there's probably a couple of options.

My favorites for general-purpose EDC use:

Centofante 3
Lum Chinese
Rookie

The Pacific Salt and Barong are great knives, but too big for me to EDC. They're my outdoors workhorses, though. Like I said, it's hard to go wrong...
 
I bought two Spydies - S30V PE Natives - from WallyWorld. One is still new - the other, an EDC beater that is hard to beat. I thought I didn't need anything bigger/better - I had Buck 110s!

This last spring, I returned to Benchmade. My favorite, recently replacing a 110 in my back pocket as my 'larger EDC' - is the 710 D2, with the 760BKLTi right behind. Tough decision there.

Stainz
 
For Spyderco, it's tough to pick a single favorite, but I haven't been able to remove my Para-Millie from my pocket the past few months. The waved Delica and Caly3 are also great for smaller folders.

I realized just now that I've sold off most of my Benchmades. My favorite was the 710D2, closely followed by the Griptilian. I've been eye-ing a Nagara though.
 
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