which would be a better edc

I would go with the Gaucho, out of those two. The clip is reversible, for tip-down or tip-up carry.
 
Look at Spyderco Gayle Bradley Much Better Less Expensive m4 steel.

There less expensive sites out there than KC.
 
I assume blade length is not an issue, as the Lum is 4" vs the GAucho 3.54". Some places frown on 4" blades.

I like the Gaucho - the weight is less (3.4 oz vs 5 oz) and I am a fan of BM axis lock.
 
To much mony, look at other vendors, and if you can handle each knife do so and make your decision based on that. Of the two I like the Lum design the best. keepem sharp
 
I like the looks of both of them, but I honestly don't think either would be ideal for every day carry. The Lum apparently has a ridiculously thick edge, and tantos aren't the easiest designs to sharpen, especially with serrations at the back end. And the Guacho might suffer similar sharpening challenges as it too is a tanto with serrations, plus some recurve thrown into the mix to frustrate even further. That said, CPM M4 is very wear-resistent so you wouldn't have to sharpen all that often.

I really like and have considered both of 'em (w/o serrations) for my collection. To collect, though. Certainly not to use.

My vote goes to Lum with a Krein regrind.
 
Just my personal thoughts so don't take it to heart. I would pass on both of them and get something cheaper and smaller for EDC use. I am currently EDCing a BM710 and although I love the knife its a little overkill for most EDC chores. I just ordered a BM556 Griptilian, time will tell if I can adapt to the smaller knife
 
I'd stay away from tantos and combo edges. The tantos are harder to sharpen and aren't very good for EDC; at very least they offer no advantage that makes the extra work sharpening worth it. The combo edges aren't terribly useful, most don't cut well, and they're difficult to maintain. I'd also go with something a bit smaller, most days I find myself carrying something under three inches, that's just me however.
 
Id go with the Gaucho, its smaller, lighter, has a thinner blade and the axis lock.
 
The blade shape on both these knives may not be easy to keep sharp.

You might look at knives by other manf. in your price range.

Check your messages.
 
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KarlMaldensNose said:
My vote goes to Lum with a Krein regrind.
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IMO a Ti framelock is superior to the axis lock as well.

TBH neither stock takes advantage of M4 because of the thick grinds. If you want a stock knife with M4, I would suggest the Gayle Bradley from spyderco which has a really well done deep hollow grind which gives you a thin edge and that + 30 degree inclusive edge = berserk sharp.

btw I dont understand people saying "get a cheaper knife", why? if that's his budget, he should buy something that will make him happy. no sense in buying a spyderco tenacious or kabar dozier (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz) if you have 2 bills to drop on a nice folder.
 
I second the Gayle Bradley :thumbup:

A real looker in carbon fiber, has size, M4 and Spyderco blade geometry comes crazy sharp out of the box. Or, the axis lock BM a distant 2nd.
 
J.Mattson said:
I found my self a bit disappointed with the frame lock on the 760.
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I have noticed that Benchmade's Ti tends to be what I would call "spongy" in that it always feel sort of soft and too easy to disengage / push out. But I've never had a lock from them in Ti fail. Is this what you are referring too?

But even given that, I still like it better than the axis lock.
 
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