682SuperSport
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Also depends if its going to be a defensive knife or an EDC knife, I try to keep my EDC knives light and under 3.0 oz.
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Pretty much my opinion as well with one exception. I don't know at what point the finish on my PM2 will wear but in 4 years it hasn't so far. And I once opened a can of soup with it.
682SuperSport
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I've only seen the coating slightly recede away from the cutting edge with hard cardboard and plastic material cutting in one small spot on the blade. I would say the staying power of most quality brand coatings is excellent!
682SuperSport
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My favorite Rift
S30V blade compared to 154CM on the standard Rift
Dude, you have a blade collection that I dream of having some day. Love it!
If I could find one like that with green handles it would buy it right now.My favorite Rift
S30V blade compared to 154CM on the standard Rift
Did they make one with green scales? Or are you dreaming?
I'm pretty sure I've been drinking the bong water!
682SuperSport
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Sweet blade, you'll find yourself flipping it open and closing it 1,000 times the first week you have it.
See post 28, someone else here picked one up a while back. Nice blade.
Somehow I missed that one. If the choice was between that one a rift and a paramilitary which would you choose for an everyday carry?
682SuperSport
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I know you're asking dubleuhb but I would go with the paramilitary because of weight (1 oz lighter) and cost. I would have a hard time putting a rift to hard use because I love the aesthetics of a knife like that. Paramilitary to me is a quality hard use tool that will serve well. Not saying that the Benchmade wouldn't, just couldn't get myself to beat on a blade like that.
Paramilitary is better for EDC, lighter and slimmer. When it comes to Benchmades I think their cornerstone models, the Griptillian/Mini Grip, 940 Osbourne and 710 McHenry are still the best of the lineup. I must reiterate, the 940 is the king of production EDC knives, its light and slender but also very sturdy.
My zombie knife,Ebay is where I used to shop for my knives.Got sick of using Paypal but they do have a great selection there.
Well I have to admit I'm surprised that weight is such a big consideration. It must be because I'm use to carrying around junk that doesn't weigh much because I haven't really considered it as a factor.
Still can't decide if between the Rift or the Paramilitary. If I waffle long enough there might be some black Friday sales.
Still can't decide if between the Rift or the Paramilitary. If I waffle long enough there might be some black Friday sales.
Exonautic
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Truthfully for a pocket knife, weight is never a factor to me. I actually prefer a heavier and bigger blade but I have large hands. I feel i can control something heavier a lot better.
If you carry a lot of stuff all the more reason to have each piece of stuff be as light as possible. Of those two I'd favor the PM2. If you decide on the the Rift I would go for the bare satin finish on the blade. Benchmades BK2 finish is just paint and ot scrapes off easily.
No experience with or am I familiar with the paramilitary, I'm a Benchmade whore.
That said I also don't worry about a couple ounces here or there. The only knife I have that when it's in my pocket I'm aware it's there is the Adamas, can't hide that one.
Paramilitary is one of the best EDCs there is. If you don't mind a largish EDC.
682SuperSport
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If paramilitary is too big the Spyderco Tenacious is the next step smaller I think. Has always served me well!
Tenacious is the Chinese budget version of the Para 2. Pretty much the same size. The new Paramilitary 3 is the smaller 3" bladed version. Para 3 is similar in size to the Sage series.
The Persistence is the small 3" model in the Tenacious family. The whole line are Chinese made but are very good value folders. I've nothing against them. I had a Tenacious and liked it just fine. I snapped the blade in half abusing it as a pry bar though.
682SuperSport
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Just like a Snap-On screwdriver, says "warning- do not use as a pry bar" so naturally, you have to try it!
I was using it to pry stuck cases out of my Garand. After that I got a Leatherman for all my non cutting needs.
To clarify Spyderco size relationships
4" class- Military=Resilience
3.5" class- Paramilitary(2)=Tenacious
3" class- Paramilitary 3=Persistence
The Paramilitary 2 is a revised version of the original Paramilitary. They changed the shape of the handle and changed it from a liner lock to the wonderful compression lock.
Also just checked prices on rhe Spyderco "Value" line. They are going for $60-75 now! They are good knives but if you want a quality inexpensive knife stick with Kershaw! You wanna spend around $60-70 on a Spyderco get a Delica/Endura! Japanese quality>Chinese quality.
4" class- Military=Resilience
3.5" class- Paramilitary(2)=Tenacious
3" class- Paramilitary 3=Persistence
The Paramilitary 2 is a revised version of the original Paramilitary. They changed the shape of the handle and changed it from a liner lock to the wonderful compression lock.
Also just checked prices on rhe Spyderco "Value" line. They are going for $60-75 now! They are good knives but if you want a quality inexpensive knife stick with Kershaw! You wanna spend around $60-70 on a Spyderco get a Delica/Endura! Japanese quality>Chinese quality.
Exonautic
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I almost bought a delica actually. Ended up canceling the order cause i needed to make car repairs.
I have to admit when with the well thought out and argued points for the paramilitary I'm still leaning towards the benchmade. I can't help it I like pretty things.
You like what you like, can't be helped. Its equally important to scratch whatever itch you have or you won't be satisfied. I would recomend you pick up a PM2 at some point. Keep in mind they keep slowly creeping up in price die to the continuous demand. When I got mine I scored a grwat deal at $90. Now $120 is the cheapest I see them going for. I've seen em go for $160, but that is overpriced for what you get.
Exonautic
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What's street price for a full sized military?
I bought a 590 boost this year and love it. Some like assisted opening, others say an axis lock doesn't need it. I like the assisted. Full liner, and S30v steel. I can tell you this does open faster than the full autos I've owned.