Which Benchmade for EDC?

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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]

 

[RstyShcklfrd]

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.

 

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Does that mini grip lock up tightly when open?

 

[SIG_Fiend]

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.

 

[Brains]

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.

 

[RstyShcklfrd]

Does that mini grip lock up tightly when open?

Yes.

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.

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.

 

[TXDARKHORSE361]

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.

 

[Koinonia]

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.

 

[a44mag4dave]

I know its not a benchmade, but I am on my second Kershaw Leek. (Lost the first one) I simply love the feel of this knife. It has a thin profile and smooth grip so I don't scrape my knuckles everytime I pull something out of my pocket. Its not all tactical looking either so it goes well with business attire.

Amazon.com: Kershaw Leek Knife with Sandvik 1660CB Stainless-Steel/CPM-D2 Composite two-tone Stainless-Steel Blade: Sports & Outdoors

 

[kurt]

The Griptilian series is first-class.