What pocket knife to look at? Lost my Benchmade 7--something - Page 2

wild cat mccane · January 10, 2021, 10:16 AM

What about slightly more expensive in Spyderco? Any quality improvements?

Looking at benchmade for a second and will ask on that next.

Thank you! Again, just going to to buy off what you all think. I know nothing about them

wild cat mccane · January 10, 2021, 12:11 PM

Welp...almost last call.

Benchmade Griptillian. Is there a better option, either slightly above or below price?

**JohnKSa** · January 10, 2021, 07:58 PM

Hard to go wrong with Benchmade or Spyderco. Find a look you like with a blade length/style you like and you should be good to go.

Something to think about. G10 is good-looking and grippy, but is pretty rough. Knives with tight pocket clips and G10 scales can be really hard on clothes. Just something to keep in mind. I have and carry G10 knives, so it's not a showstopper, but the first time I bought a G10 folder with a clip, it was a bit of a surprise.

wild cat mccane · January 10, 2021, 09:37 PM

Beauty comment!!! Thank you for that thought. Definitely not looking to get a wear print faster than needed.

wild cat mccane · January 13, 2021, 11:43 AM

So just going off price, Spyderco actually seems more expensive than Benchmade. The plot thickens! haha. Dang it.

The basic Spyderco CPM S30V knives are more expensive than the basic Benchmade CPM S30V.

It looks like the cheaper Spyderco knifes are all that China steel 8Cr13MoV.

So was going Griptillian from Benchmade...but still unsure. Maybe the 8Cr13MoV is worth the savings for a cheaper Sypderco. Hum.

Bill DeShivs · January 13, 2021, 02:36 PM

Picking a knife is as personal as picking a wife.
That said, I'm a knife guy. I make them. I repair them. I even design them.
I carry a Victorinox Swiss Army knife.

If you want something inexpensive, but good-you might look at Ganzo/Firebird knives. Made in China, but really good knives.

wild cat mccane · January 13, 2021, 04:50 PM

Thanks Bill. That carries a lot of weight and I'll check into those too.

So many choices. Like you said though, it's personal and I just don't care to do a lot of research so I appreciate the comments.

wild cat mccane · January 13, 2021, 04:52 PM

Haha. Thanks Bill.

Just bought the last Firebird Ganzo in orange off Amazon.

Will get a Benchmade Grip too I think. Still not set yet.

zoo · January 14, 2021, 02:25 AM

I've carried a Kershaw Blur EDC for the last few years. Good folder. Gone back and forth between the tanto blade and regular. When I lose one I go and get another. Only around 60 or 70 bucks, almost like a switchblade.

January 10, 2021, 10:16 AM	#26
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,029	What about slightly more expensive in Spyderco? Any quality improvements? Looking at benchmade for a second and will ask on that next. Thank you! Again, just going to to buy off what you all think. I know nothing about them __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 10, 2021, 12:11 PM	#27
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,029	Welp...almost last call. Benchmade Griptillian. Is there a better option, either slightly above or below price? __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM. Last edited by wild cat mccane; January 10, 2021 at 01:00 PM.

January 10, 2021, 07:58 PM	#28
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 23,424	Hard to go wrong with Benchmade or Spyderco. Find a look you like with a blade length/style you like and you should be good to go. Something to think about. G10 is good-looking and grippy, but is pretty rough. Knives with tight pocket clips and G10 scales can be really hard on clothes. Just something to keep in mind. I have and carry G10 knives, so it's not a showstopper, but the first time I bought a G10 folder with a clip, it was a bit of a surprise. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

January 10, 2021, 09:37 PM	#29
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,029	Beauty comment!!! Thank you for that thought. Definitely not looking to get a wear print faster than needed. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 13, 2021, 11:43 AM	#30
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,029	So just going off price, Spyderco actually seems more expensive than Benchmade. The plot thickens! haha. Dang it. The basic Spyderco CPM S30V knives are more expensive than the basic Benchmade CPM S30V. It looks like the cheaper Spyderco knifes are all that China steel 8Cr13MoV. So was going Griptillian from Benchmade...but still unsure. Maybe the 8Cr13MoV is worth the savings for a cheaper Sypderco. Hum. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 13, 2021, 02:36 PM	#31
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,523	Picking a knife is as personal as picking a wife. That said, I'm a knife guy. I make them. I repair them. I even design them. I carry a Victorinox Swiss Army knife. If you want something inexpensive, but good-you might look at Ganzo/Firebird knives. Made in China, but really good knives. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 13, 2021, 04:50 PM	#32
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,029	Thanks Bill. That carries a lot of weight and I'll check into those too. So many choices. Like you said though, it's personal and I just don't care to do a lot of research so I appreciate the comments. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 13, 2021, 04:52 PM	#33
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 2,029	Haha. Thanks Bill. Just bought the last Firebird Ganzo in orange off Amazon. Will get a Benchmade Grip too I think. Still not set yet. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 14, 2021, 02:25 AM	#34
zoo Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2019 Posts: 375	I've carried a Kershaw Blur EDC for the last few years. Good folder. Gone back and forth between the tanto blade and regular. When I lose one I go and get another. Only around 60 or 70 bucks, almost like a switchblade.

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