Benchmade
Reddit take
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Pros
- I have a Bugout and a mini so I do like Benchmade but I’m more partial to Spyderco.
- I know benchmade is good, but people seem to absolutely rave about this model.
- Benchmade has an amazing warranty! You can send it in to them for a spa service. They will clean, lube & replace anything that is in need.
- they often discount Benchmade a good bit.
- Options from well known high end brands (Spyderco, Buck, Benchmade, etc.). -Someone will look at it and go "damn thats a Spydie!". -But you will be buying the most budget options (lower grade steel, etc.).
Cons
- And the stiffer springs means that it doesn't have that bit of blade wiggle when closed, like many Benchmades do.
- Seems like there would be something available from benchmade.
- That or a nice pocket knife, kershaw, spiderco, bench made, leatherman, etc. if he likes to carry one of those
- Benchmade are garbage knives too.. I wouldn't spend a penny on a benchmade or spyderco which is what all these kids on reddit gleam about.
- Spyderco manufactures world-class knives and Benchmade manufactures world-class hype about mid knives
Sentiment
49 positive (35%) · 24 mixed (17%) · 68 negative (48%)
Trust + time weighted score: -13% · raw score -13%
What redditors said (10 of 141)
And the stiffer springs means that it doesn't have that bit of blade wiggle when closed, like many Benchmades do.
I have a Bugout and a mini so I do like Benchmade but I’m more partial to Spyderco.
I know benchmade is good, but people seem to absolutely rave about this model.
Benchmade has an amazing warranty! You can send it in to them for a spa service. They will clean, lube & replace anything that is in need.
Seems like there would be something available from benchmade.
they often discount Benchmade a good bit.
Options from well known high end brands (Spyderco, Buck, Benchmade, etc.). -Someone will look at it and go "damn thats a Spydie!". -But you will be buying the most budget options (lower grade steel, etc.).
That or a nice pocket knife, kershaw, spiderco, bench made, leatherman, etc. if he likes to carry one of those
Benchmade are garbage knives too.. I wouldn't spend a penny on a benchmade or spyderco which is what all these kids on reddit gleam about.
Meanwhile Benchmade has a broader (and in my opinion more interesting) variety of designs, tried and true materials, and a better warranty. Also I've always been a sucker for the Axis lock.
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