Battle of the Flagships! | Paramilitary 2 vs. Griptilian

[@taorion]

I was never a Spyderco fan until I purchased the PM2. It's my favorite folder.

[@xAuthornx]

I love my grip, i have EDC’d one for the past 3 years. It works for anything I need, I don’t think I’ll ever switch to something else

[@GunPartsbyTeddy1911]

Love the PM 2. I carry it every day religiously.

[@tristonevanko5726]

Parts by Teddy me to the pm2 is the best

[@bpurfiel]

I’ve finally arrived at the point where I wanted to treat myself to a higher end knife for my edc. I’ve been debating these two knives for about a week. Finally went with the Para 3 (digi camo scales). Thank you for the vids as always. Keep up the good work and be safe 🤙

[@a97b18b]

bpurfiel what type of knives did you have before? I just got a para3 light weight and I love it. I use to stick to small knives because they were comfortable in pocket and bc I have small hands. The dragon fly is a perfect size, but I’m really get use to the para3. Now deciding if I want to upgrade to brass scales

[@PenjaminFranklinn]

Nice. Im thinking i want a 940, and a para 2 or para 3. Dont know which ones to get first though. Maybe a para 3? I do a lot of food prep and the extra length and full flat grind is goodm

[@Phaminator525]

@@PenjaminFranklinn for food prep definitely get the pm2 over all of those. But for premium feel and a knife that will last a lifetime get the 940 Osborne. I had a pm2 in s35vn but ended up selling it. It was a great knife but I just like the 940 way more.

[@PenjaminFranklinn]

@@Phaminator525 dang i forgot i made this comment. i ended up getting a para 3, but im on a large inkosi and a real steel utx- 80 for edc.

[@Phaminator525]

@@PenjaminFranklinn 4 months ago you were gonna get a para 3 and now you have an inkosi? 😂 The knife hobby ain't cheap. I want to try a sebenza but just don't want to fork THAT much money for a knife lol. My limit is $200

[@SpikeXtreme]

Griptilian in the house. Paramilitary 2- stranded on a Desert island. Don't want to be relying on thin springs to lock the blade.

[@l75rd83]

The griptilian is horrid. The handles feel like they were taken from a bin.

[@austinballard2]

The griptillian is the best and most premium pocket knife for edc use ever. It is even issued in the military. The griptillian is durable and can take a beating, and sure they are expensive, but that's normal for the best quality knife

[@torresalxndr]

The compression lock on the Para is amazing, it jams between the blade and the blade stop, very very strong.

[@torresalxndr]

@@austinballard2 they need to do a better job of centering their blades and smooth out the axis lock when they are new. Their quality control isn't what it used to be. At the price they sell for, they should be as perfect as the Spydercos are. I own a few of each of those brands and the Spydercos are all (of the ones i own) better made and higher attention to detail.

[@austinballard2]

@Alex Torres I guess they all have their uses. I would personally take a griptillian whether it's going on a stroll through town or camping or anything outdoors. The Griptillian is like a fixed blade that can fit in your pockets.

[@DG-tm9mg]

Both knives are great. I owed the PM2 but now love the PM3 more than the BM Mini Grip. I've owned a lot of Benchmade knives; however I am shying away from them after a couple bad customer service experiences and their unwillingness to address a concern. Spyderco is always tight. My two cents.

[@alastairwhigham9283]

I wouldnt say the griptillian is their “flagship” , id say the meat and potatoes of benchmade is the 940

[@DS..69]

@Mike Graves Quit watching then.

[@Luke-sk8ic]

@Mike Graves for example??

[@bluelivesmatter3600]

@Mike Graves So don't watch it and and maybe do your own knife reviews.

[@static6437]

I would say that the griptillian is the benchmark but not the flagship

[@mmaine1072]

Y’all need to chill lol. He’s listening to someone’s opinion and stating his own. No biggie

[@gonadiator]

pm2 was my first "real" (over $100) knife purchase. Im in love with it. Cant wait to get my ultratech

[@Afterimage121]

I think it's only fair to point out that Benchmade makes a Griptilian with slab-style G10 scales, a deep-carry pocket clip, and a hollow ground, sheepsfoot style blade in 20cv steel with a spydie hole.

[@quinnycoleman7214]

And its their best knife

[@YerZippersDown]

@@quinnycoleman7214 lol beat me to it

[@977xmatt]

I've also got both of them and love them, too. It sounds like you are describing the Manix 2 as the ideal knife... Axis lock (Ball bearing lock), M390 or S30V steel, drop point full flat grind, with G10 in bigger form with more curb in the handle...

[@arthursoto4285]

Manix is so underrated

[@jimbugar4812]

I would take my Manix2 over my PM2 , I agree that the Manix is totally under rated.

[@colestegall9882]

The mini Grip was my first knife over $35. Maybe the full size would have been better, but I actually love the size of the mini grip cuz I can carry it on campus. Carry it everyday!

[@robertoschuster5012]

I just ordered my first plus $20 knives so excited I have both of those in my cart at blade hq for my next order

[@morgant5160]

The all black Griptilian is my EDC and favorite knife with Para 2 coming in a close second.

[@AirsoftInsurgency19]

I'm definitely a Spyderco guy. Love my Para 3, and the Delica 4 carries like no other

[@official_dolor2535]

I’m getting a para 3 any tips? ( it’s my first spyderco)

[@mattparker3905]

Get an MXG Gear deep carry pocket clip

[@christiantorres5055]

Been watching your videos for a while and you have been a big influence on my EDC which slowly but surely its gonna keep evolving and a lot of those flagship knife are on my list but can't afford them right now and hopefully this doesn't turn into a non stop knife addiction or better said turn my self into a knife collector jahahahah great content bro keep it up

[@brianf9619]

Here's the deal , the new Griptilian with a s30v steel blade is $110.00 on Amazon and a Paramilitary 2 with an s30v blade is $151.00 on Amazon , but now you have to buy a deep carry clip because the stock clip on the Para 2 sucks ,so that's an additional $25.00 - $35.00 which now brings the Para 2's price to around $176.00 + compared to the Grip's $110.00 . It's up to you . Me personally , as a collector , I own 2 Paramilitary 2's and 3 Griptilian's. My Grip's came pretty much perfect out of box , but my Para 2's , I went through 5 of them before I found the 2 good ones I own now and Yes , I bought them new through reputable dealers , but maybe that was just my bad luck ....✌ 😷 Stay Safe ...

[@dischu525]

2:30 It´s a PM2 in maclarenknives EDC stuff picture, no Para 3. I love my PM2 and Para 3. There are a lot of knives in my collection but these are my favorites. Not sure if I should buy a Para 3 Lightweight also. Check out the deep carry clips from MXGear. Especially the one for the Para 3 is perfect in my opinion.

[@TalonSei]

yeah it was.. hard to tell in a tiny IG photo

[@bushcraftjoe5961]

I sadly looked through all the comments to make sure this was said, not sure why lol

[@oleboy4332]

Thanks for the review! Waiting for my Benchmade to arrive! Also have the kershaw dividend, which I love

[@Gun_Talk]

I prefer the Benchmade mini grip over the full size. I carry that quite often. It just feels less plastickey and more solid with those liners running through the whole length of the handle. As for the PM2, I absolutely love my PM2 in s110v steel and that blurple color is just awesome. I carry the Spyderco more often than I carry the Benchmade.

[@dillonholtkamp3250]

Once you get a Shaman the PM2 will become a distant memory. Great Video!

[@icyowens7853]

The Para 3 Five Minute Friday video is why I own one. It’s the first nice knife I bought.

[@rickymcinyyre334]

Thanks so much extra video break. We need. Tanks

[@keithschutz9740]

I have 2 DLT trading exclusive griptilians. One strictly for collection and one I carry at times. They transformed the griptilian into what it should be. Thick carbon fiber scales, M390 blade and brass colored barrel spacers. Don’t get me wrong, the griptilian is a great knife in any configuration.

[@Lemonhoko]

I just looked that knife up...man, that looks sweet...I may need to grab one for my collection.

[@everydaycarry1328]

The Bugout is quickly becoming the flagship blade/model for Benchmade.

[@formationit5039]

I am an admitted Spyderco fan so I'd pick the PM2 here for sure. I own the PM2 in Cruware and it is really nice. But my EDC is the Yojimbo. That is an amazing knife. Thanks.

[@dominicking1530]

Happy Easter! Not just any sunday

[@sda4jesus1]

Exactly. I was going to point that out, but seems you beat me to it. :-)

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

I dont fidget often, but the omega spring broke after less than a year. The waiting for the spring, the frustration of assembling process, I decided it's easier to just use a Spyderco.

[@mie1e]

I just got th PM2 this week, my first real knife

[@CoordinatedCarry]

mie1e There are plenty of good knives out there but the PM2 is an excellent do all edc knife. Love both of mine!

[@andrewwagner2097]

I've had multiple benchmades but keep coming back to spyderco. My pm2 and manix 2 xl are religious edc's

[@chrissexton6634]

The manix 2 xl is great... Looks like it could double as a camping knife.

[@yoryteperman429]

PM2 in Maxamet is the only reasonably-priced knife that can hold a candle to something like Rockstead Higo2. And that makes it good enough... (cannot say the same re. any Benchmade)

[@cimbri]

I own a Benchmade Griptilian and my Spyderco PM2 is coming tommorow. Super excited to be able to use it and just see what the blade is like.

[@roccoisfat3184]

Where do you order ur knives?

[@charlesperry1051]

I really enjoy your knife reviews. Keep them coming. One suggestion: discuss country of origin. I know some people will shout "racist", but the country of origin matters. When I buy a knife I want to know what steel is used, what handle material, and the country of origin.

[@zackphelps7859]

What a great pair to compare, I own/love both

[@hbonilla89]

Really like the axis lock but I own 1 grip and I have 7 pm2s lol.

[@darioduran9855]

hbonilla89 I own 0 pm2 and own 10 griptilians it’s just me tho

[@ericthorpe5670]

I own one of each because I feel it's generally unnecessary to buy more than one of any blade, unless you buy them just to look at them.

[@kevingonzalez9855]

I have mine on the way! Can’t wait to get it! It’s literally the same black with same steel!

[@wellsbibo6175]

I have both in upgraded versions and the PM2 is the clear winner, IMO. Materials aside, I trust the compression lock to withstand more abuse and last longer than the Axis lock with Benchmade's omega spring. Jimping is significantly better and more precisely machined on the PM2, reversible tip up/tip down pocket clip, full flat ground blade for better slicing and EDC tasks, thinner in the pocket, forward finger choil for detailed work, etc. That all being said, if the Manix 2 was in the mix, thatd be a tougher call. I personally think Spyderco's ball bearing lock is stronger than Benchmade's Axis lock. The Manix 2 is arguably the most ergonomic folder design on the market. Slight edge to the PM2 on weight and overall dimensions in the pocket, but it's damn close.

[@unabashedindividualist6232]

Had a fullsize spyderhole grippy and loved the ergos but hated the cheap plastic handles. G10 slabs make the grippy a WAAYYYYY more impressive knife. its expensive though... Just picked up a lefty PM2, here’s to hoping I won’t need to do anything to it!

[@BoFamous]

Spys have such a short usable blade compared to their overall size.

[@charleescorner8095]

Love my grip. Had a para2 but I prefer my para 3 by far.

[@lesperry4214]

Keep the knife videos coming! Looking at the paramilitary 2 or manix 2 for my next knife.

[@edwardlilley1705]

Which did you get?

[@NaturalMystic69]

I've got the 154CM Mini Grip and S30V Mini Ritter Grip, both with custom scales from "Igorded". Google him if you're interested. I've also got the PM2 and a Para3. The regular Mini Grip is my most used out of that bunch, along with several others that I EDC more. My favorite Benchmade is the 707 Sequel though. Too bad they discontinued it. At last count I had about 110 folders and fixed blades, about 20-25 of which are Spydies.

[@jeffreyfinney6930]

I bought a griptilian s30v and have never went back to any of my Spyderco knives the grip just feels better in my hand. I love the thicker blade to for wrong tool for the job situation.

[@quantumfixits7574]

Yeah man--got both and love both (every knife guy or gal should have a Para 2 and a Grip in their collection) thanks for this vid on two of the most iconic knives on the planet Mr Sei...

[@duartduplessis1046]

Nice video editing. Brings so much class to the video and knife world. Ps spyderco above Benchmade all day evary day. Benchmades weak point is the omega spring

[@mrnobodyjo]

To be fair, realistic use of knives may require less than 50 deployments a day. But with people fidgeting, it could get up to the hundreds. If you intended to fidget, perhaps pre-purchase an omega spring for when it breaks.

[@Knivesarecool]

Would you say that the mini griptillian and para 3 lightweight would be a fair comparison for smaller versions of these knives

[@JDStone20]

Awesome video!

[@alexlindner7584]

Yeah the Griptillian is definitely not Benchmade's "flagship"...

[@MSKH1970]

dope review talon

[@jimbugar4812]

I have both of these and I love them both. I have one Griptillian with the clip point and one with the sheep’s foot and prefer it much more because of the blade shape and the spiedy hole. My Grip has s30v and if I had to choose one it would be tough but I would probably go with the Sheep’s foot Griptillian because I find it much more comfortable, especially for prolonged use.

[@mrnobodyjo]

Hey Jim! I'm debating whether I should get the Griptilian in sheepsfoot or drop point. Any suggestions please? If you have to pick one for this year's purchase, would it be the Griptilian, Bugout, or the Para 3, steels aside.

[@jimbugar4812]

@@mrnobodyjo I prefer the aesthetics of the sheep foot and the hole over the thumb studs. Really I think the drop point is great as I did have that one also, but I passed it along to my son. Really i think either is great functionality wise.

[@operationexploration9831]

You can get the bench made gripTilian in G10 scales and a spide hole with S 30 V steel in my opinion it beats the Spyderco paramilitary 2

[@williammorris7390]

I avoided Spyderco for ages, everything is inflated in the UK and even cheap models like the tenacious and resilience were going for £87 on Heinnie Haynes and similar prices everywhere else, I think you can all agree that £87 is an absurd price for an 8cr13 liner lock. They have them on Amazon UK now tho for their normal price and I got them about 4 months ago and love them, the resilience hasn’t left my pocket and I’m going to be getting the para 2 in s45 very soon. I’ve fallen down the Spyderco rabbit hole and I can’t get out.

[@stevelink3]

Very nice comparison (and collection) sir! While I love the Spyderco Persistence, I also find the HARNDS Maverick (D2) a very solid, robust EDC. Also interested in the Hogue Exemplar. Any thoughts on that one? I've heard that the Hogue "ABLE" lock is a variation on the Benchmade "AXIS" lock, but have no experience with either. Thanks again!

[@drewboggie1]

I just ordered me the Benchmade Griptilian Tanto AXIS lock knife sand can’t wait to get it love your videos keep up the good work

[@torresalxndr]

I have both the Grip and the Para 2. O dont like the Grip as much and almost all of them that I see have blades that are not centered. Benchmade has been a little lax with their quality control. My Para 2 was dead on, the other 2 Spydies I have are also dead nuts centered. Its a minor detail for some, but for me its a manufacturers sign of quality. Its also pretty lol. Spyderco for me all day.

[@ek8652]

I’m trying to decide para 2 or a para 3. Any suggestions??

[@beaublumhardt4298]

Own both of them but for some reason I always gravitate towards the grip. I’ve field dressed two deer with that knife.

[@hellbilly_joker2544]

The Griptilian was my first "real knife". I love that thing. I have one 154 cm and one D2.

[@Luke-sk8ic]

Nice video, thanx! What would you say about the tip breaks many users write on forums about the Para2?

[@happiknife7716]

Awesome video. Paramilitary 2 is such a beast of a knife.

[@OttoMatieque]

benchmade's painted pocket clip that chips and looks ratty very fast is one thing they need to fix. they need to use a finish that looks good as it wears.

[@jaycamacho8179]

I just got the Griptilian mini 555 with the bottom serrations as my first real knife.

[@kayok07]

I wouldn't consider the griptillian benchmades flag ship I would have said the 940 but maybe my idea of flagship is different. Good video I have had both these knives in my rotation if I had to choose between them I'd probably go PM 2 because of ergos for me.

[@kayok07]

@Mike Graves agreed and like I said for a flagship knife the 940 would be Benchmade its the go to knife in their line up

[@jmare25]

I’m a Spyderco fan boy. Shaman is my everyday. At the end of the day, it’s a preference. But I do enjoy the videos

[@frankfattore989]

I have the exact same Grip. Kind of sentimental, as it was my first quality knife.

[@joeyramey5973]

Talon I really would suggest the Manix 2 all blacked out. Coming in just at 150 on BLADE HQ. If you haven't ever checked it out. It's almost a perfect mix between the 2. Awesome video and thanks.

[@jakobblow716]

Have a benchmade 550 and pm2 I like the grip better personally. I’ve actually just sold the 550 to buy a 550-1

[@Gizmo_The_Familiar]

does the griptilian come with a bench grinder?

[@stayvigilant7856]

Had em both spyderco all day no contest to me

[@ronniesuburban]

Benchmade vs. Spyderco = Ford vs. Chevy, lol. Nice video. Thanks.

[@stealthjesus1]

If you could only pick one para 3 or para 3 lightweight???

[@spikekrossa]

Two of my favorite knives. I really want the 551-1 Grip, with the 20v blade, and flow though G10 scales

[@drunkenfishfromspace1038]

Just got the Grip 551-1 and its great! Beautifull too!

[@1931Leatherworks_Terry]

they offer the Griptilian, and Griptiliann mini with spidey holes.

[@lelandphill4408]

Love my Manix 2 with titanium ball cage and pm 2.

[@pooh198123]

You should review a Griptilian 550-1 vs Paramilitary 2. 550-1 Griptilian has the Spydie hole and with the axis lock is the ultimate flicking knife.

[@marklawrence855]

I'd really like to know what you think about Emerson knives?

[@theone031]

Benchmade now has a Griptilian in s30v with a Spyderco thumb hole. Spydie flick for the win!

[@everydaycarry1328]

I also own a Sebenza 21 with a cf scale and a UTX-85 both great in there own way!

[@paulnicholas5082]

Just ordered a pm 2 in maxament. Got sick of my clip coming loose on my griptillian.

[@j2koolc922]

got both of them......love 'em both

[@grokker99]

PM2 for breaking down cardboard boxes. Griptlian for heavier use.

[@tonyochoa7097]

The grip is better for hard cutting,due to the ergos of the handle

[@everydaycarry1328]

Both great blades , but if I had to pick one it would be the PM2

[@AGC828]

For me...Spyderco PM2--CONS--the blade. Don't like the recassa/nub. Gettng a serrated edged version would be my way around that. Will buy a Para 3 and maybe a Dragon fly 2..both serrated. Benchmande blades are done right Like the 940 (base and the -1 CF/S90V) and the Griptilian (G10/S30V or CF/S90V)....maybe the Bugout -3 (CF/S90V) or -4 (Alu/K390)...wish they had more than the one colour choice for the scales.

[@neightkey1577]

I'm loving the knife vids

[@JBPistheanswer]

Love both knives...but anything with a tiny spring is gana fail eventually

[@mattcaron6565]

Great video. Your knife collection and mine are very similar. 👌🏼

[@SMS2884]

You don't have one but the sheepsfoot blade profile would have been the best comparison to the pm2.

[@quinndraz4577]

No contest here pm2 is a much better knife

[@cgoodiefunk]

yea kinda silly comparison

[@kadebeeny157]

Spyderco produces the highest quality production knives period!

[@tonyochoa7097]

No they don't-thy produce SOME of the best out there,i e WE Knives,ZT,and Hogue,are all equal,if not superoir in fit and finish,and all three use higher quality materials

[@jeremyeagles3237]

That face one post is not a para 3. It’s the pm2

[@mr.delacruz559]

I'm a huge Benchmade fan & Griptilian fan but once i bought a PM2 I was a Spyderco Guy 100% and ended up owning 8 Spyderco's & 2 benchmades Adamas & Griptilian. My PM2's get way more pocket time over the Griptilian ,even though I do love the axis lock.

[@paulh6101]

How does your adamas compare to the pm2 and Grip?

[@mr.delacruz559]

@@paulh6101 Great question! I owned the OG Full Sized Adamas in D2 and it is a tank of a knife! I’m not worried about the tip breaking off if I have to pry with it. It’s heavier & thicker than the PM2 & Grip and has a thicker blade stock. But Benchmade came out with a new version of the Adamas in the standard full size & smaller size . The ergonomics of the handle is way better now & the blade steel is now Cruwear which is fantastic! Truthfully I’ve been wanting to get the new version of the Adamas in both Full Size & Smaller sized version. Seems like it would be a great addition with my PM2’s. My OG one was great I just didn’t care for the D2 blade that I sharpened about 5 different times. Wasn’t bad just wasn’t impressed with their D2 steel. Hope this helps!

[@chrisk525]

you forgot to mention the price factor for each

[@wolfyranger262]

When we getting the mermaid video?

[@TalonSei]

Already on the channel

[@peksacola]

People get bugouts and then swap the scales for something "more sturdy" are defeating the purpose of the bugout lol, benchmade makes a ton of knives similar to the bugout but with full liners and more sturdy scales so just buy one of those lol

[@vegasvince2301]

Griptilian Black Tanto is my EDC and serves me well.

[@kylekayser2291]

I love both and EDC both.

[@cvltzilla]

I also carry both at the same time

[@ERRORFACE1]

odb military is the fav of me never leaves da pocket . presidio 2 comes next week and we will see we will

[@grimyoutcome886]

It was between the para 3 and mini griptilian I went with the mini griptilian and am soo happy with my first big boy knife

[@kyleharvey7622]

I like the benchmade knives, the bear and son and the bear ops!!

[@kydeerslayer3232]

@Talon Sei wats ur go to knife sharpener? #lockdownknifeweek

[@TalonSei]

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