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Which Benchmade for EDC?

Discussion in 'Knives, Tactical Gear, and Survival' started by breakingcontact, Nov 7, 2013.

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  1. Nov 7, 2013 #1
    breakingcontact

    breakingcontact TGT Addict

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    [h=2]Im looking to buy a quality knife such as a Benchmade. Way too many options out there. What do you prefer and why?[/h]
     


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    RstyShcklfrd

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    I have the Benchmade Mini-Griptillian and the Benchmade 530.

    I find myself carrying the 530 more due to its thin profile. It's a great EDC knife for me.

    I like both knives though.
     
  3. Nov 7, 2013 #3
    breakingcontact

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    Does that mini grip lock up tightly when open?
     
  4. Nov 7, 2013 #4
    SIG_Fiend

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    The 530 is pretty cool and insanely lightweight. I had one for a little while. On the flip side, it is a THIN blade, and I have some serious doubt whether it could take much abuse at all.
     
  5. Nov 7, 2013 #5
    Brains

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    Wife just got me a mini griptilian as well, I feel it locks up great. Nice and tight. We'll see how it holds up over the years, but for day one I'm liking it a lot.
     
  6. Nov 7, 2013 #6
    RstyShcklfrd

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    Yes.

    It works just fine for what I use it for: EDC. I'm not batoning wood with it or trying to stab people to death.
     
  7. Nov 7, 2013 #7
    TXDARKHORSE361

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    I love my mini griptillian, about due for a sharpening though I don't baby it at all and it's held up to some abuse.

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Nov 8, 2013 #8
    Koinonia

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    I carry the Adamas Folder every day that i can! Hefty, but its great! Going on a year now, and haven't felt the need to replace it.
     
  9. Nov 8, 2013 #9
    a44mag4dave

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    kurt

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    The Griptilian series is first-class.
     


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