BEST SPYDERCO KNIVES! Benchmade VS Spyderco Comparisons!

[@JaronPope]

Benchmade and Spyderco are the benchmark for me. My two all time favorite brands. Love them both.

[@ericasedc]

Yep!🎉❤

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Agreed!

[@Intergalactic_media]

Hands down my favorite Spyderco is the Shaman. Mine is in canvas micarta, which adds to how awesome it is. It's so comfortable and, while not super light, is extremely easy to carry every day. I've only owned six Spydercos, but the Shaman is head and shoulders above them all, IMO.

[@ericasedc]

Yay!🎉

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I agree with you on this brother - I LOVE the Shaman! It must be amazing in Micarta!

[@Knife_guy]

I think one of the reasons the Sage does not get as much attention is there are no sprints or exclusives of it (that I’m aware of). Could you imagine one in K390 or Magnacut. That would get it some more attention for sure.

[@acid6urns]

i mean, they have the lil temperance in k390. it’s definitely a bit different of a knife but serves a similar purpose. there’s no CURRENT sprints/exclusives but there absolutely have been. they also just came out with one in maxamet and the compression lock

[@JoshsWayOfLife]

Magnacut one is on preorder! Thinking about snagging it

[@ericasedc]

They have different varients!

[@radspencer3584]

@@JoshsWayOfLifeyou mean Maxamet

[@JoshsWayOfLife]

@@radspencer3584 ha. Yeah my bad. WISH it was magnacut 🙃

[@nicoledodge7240]

Great comparison video!!! I didn’t care for the Sage when I first tried yours but now you’re making me want to try it again, you made some good points about it!!!

[@ericasedc]

Haha thanks best!!!!!❤

[@JustStartingOut-nt8ve]

9:36 Great news! I just learned to flick open Native 5!!! This saves me $100's of dollars for not needing to buy Para3! The only reason why I've been wanting to buy para3 was because I could not flick open Native 5! There are several KZbin videos out there. You can do it, too. I lubricated my Native5 a lot and it did not take a whole lot of practice.

[@ericasedc]

YAY!!!🎉

[@JustStartingOut-nt8ve]

@@ericasedc Thank you! Thumb flick was super easy. After lubricated well, the only thing that I needed to do differently was to use the thumb nail part of the thumb to flick, instead of the tip of the thumb (skin part) to flick. Spidey flick needed more practice because Native 5 is my Spiderco knife, and therefore, I was never ever able to do it before. But, after 10~15min of practice, I was able to do it. So, Native 5 turned out to be the first knife that I learned to Spidey flick. I'm sure I will get better as I try more often and my finger gets stronger. I think you should have a tutorial video of how to Spidey flick Native 5 sometime in 2024.

[@lanceanderson8548]

Very much wish that S45VN variants of all covered Spyderco models were available. I've yet to find a well-balanced stainless steel that takes tooth like Spyderco's S45.

[@ericasedc]

I LOVE their 45!!!🎉

[@hwyfools]

I have and use both Spyderco and Benchmade. Like them both and EDC C.F. Sage and Bugout. Swap the scales on the Bugout or C.F. and it’s a sweet ultralight that’s proven. Both are solid knife brands. When weight matters Bugout, style edc it’s the carbon Sage. Truck keeps a PM2 ready for real work.

[@ericasedc]

Nice!!!

[@Noitpure]

Excellent general overview of some very popular EDC knives. Describing the differences and strongpoints for these knives is very useful information for those trying to decide what would work best for their personal usage. Thank you!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching!!!❤

[@CristoffelBonorand]

My favourite is hands down the Shaman. But purely because I like the look. It just speaks to me, in a way the humpy para-something lot does not. For a smaller companion I’d choose the Lil‘Native. A perfect middle ground would be the Native 5, but there I really miss the compression lock. Would prioritise this upgrade over any steel upgrade.

[@ericasedc]

Great points!

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Hey Erica - SUCH A FUN & INTERESTING VIDEO! Cool, I had never heard that backstory on the BM940 Osbourne design. I love the Native 5 too, and I'm ok with the back lock, but I just prefer the ease of the compression lock. [Oh yeah, I heard you say it near the end of the video: we need an Native 5 in K390 with a compression lock!!! I totally agree!] I have always thought of the PM2/PM3 as primarily EDC knives, but you make a good case that they are a bit more tactical than the Native and other Spyderco's in the leaf-shaped blade family. Also nice analysis between the Native & Sage - some things I never thought of as well there. I tend to like carrying/using a larger knife, so my 3 favorite Spyderco's are: PM2, Manix 2, and the Shaman. My favorite knife of all time is the Full-Size Benchmade Adamas, so you can see my preference. In spite of that, I think, for most people, the lighter weight, somewhat smaller blades you reviewed here are definitely more pocketable & EDC friendly. LOL - 'The swell that's right where your palm is, but not technically called a "palm swell"' . . . yeah, people need to chill out man! VERY NICE mirrored-edge sharpening job on those blades by the way! Thanks for taking the time to make another great video.

[@ericasedc]

@@ExtraCrispy357 I appreciate you watching!

[@alanfisher6704]

I agree with you 100% Sage 5 LW for the win! Just picked one up a few days ago and I’m really enjoying it.

[@ericasedc]

Yay!!!🎉

[@soulides1]

Bro I need more orange knives. I have an orange shaman in xhp and the color just pops I love it

[@ericasedc]

Yessss🎉

[@bradmarr8765]

I have all four and love them. My absolute favorite is the sage 5 LW with upgraded titanium scales.

[@ericasedc]

Awesome🎉

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

I love all of the knives in this video. The Bugout has been my daily for nearly 2 years. It fits in every pant pocket without much weight and doesn't get in the way of my overly thick wallet going in and out of my pocket. Deep-carry clip on the Bugout is short, tidy, and has good lines. It's a great knife to carry in places where most people don't. I love the Para 3, both standard and lightweight. It's the only Spyderco that I can flick out single-handed with conviction. I thought the standard Para 3 would not be as comfortable in hand as the lightweight, but it feels more secure in the hand. The Delica was my first Spyderco. It has melt-in-my-hand ergos. It's the old girlfriend who has become your most reliable friend. Real easy to say hello to after handling other knives. Just purchased a Stretch 2 XL in Damascus and fancy Japanese fabric design scales. It's a lovely thing.

[@ericasedc]

All the goods!!!

[@patrickalbertson2768]

Yes! The best explanation for the Bugout. Everyone wants it to be a hard user and it’s not and that’s fine. I always understood it was for ultra light back packing.

[@ericasedc]

YES🎉

[@marcelpfeiffer6587]

Hi Erica, thanks for this great overview. I think it's time to thank you for providing consistently providing knife related content, sharing your thoughts and opinion. Though I only can affort one knife every two years, I'm very thankful for your insights.

[@ericasedc]

That means a lot to me. This video actually got removed and I had to appeal it- so the positive comments mean so much to me. ❤

[@MikeG-js1jt]

why would they have removed it....was there a reason given to you?@@ericasedc

[@ericasedc]

@@MikeG-js1jt they take down every video and I have to appeal it because they say I’m under 16 and promoting violence with weapons🤣

[@MikeG-js1jt]

@@ericasedc wow, the nanny state strikes again!

[@IronsWHU]

I have many Spyderco’s and I’m with you the Sage 5 is criminally underrated! I have a black blade m4 and a satin Maxamet version and I love them both! I’m so glad they made a Maxamet Sage 5 now.

[@ericasedc]

I LOVE THE SAGE!!!

[@onesuchasi]

For an under 3 inches blade I personally carry the Spyderco Chaparral Lightweight - beautiful fit and design with just the right size to not raise ‘alarms’ when around non-knife people.

[@ericasedc]

That’s a great one!!!!

[@rasheedturner3291]

I have 7 Spidercos, Sage 5 is my most carried. Love it.

[@ericasedc]

Yay!🎉

[@davidkurle5418]

In the 3 inch blade range, the Native 5 LW is my favorite. Overall, my two favorite Spyderco are the Stretch 2 and the Manix 2 LW. Both of those knives fit my hand really well. And since you asked, today I’m carrying a Case Marilla and a Buck 301 stockman. If we don’t see you before then, have a Merry Christmas, E!

[@ericasedc]

You’ll see me!!! Merry Christmas- and awesome carry!

[@scottwilliams8334]

Until recently,I just had a knife to carry and use. I had "one" good pocket knife and one good fixed blade. That's it. But, like many I've gotten into to collecting them now. Buying knives that really aren't practical, but look neat. Spyderco is to blame, lol. I've got many Spyderco's now,but I still just carry a particular one for a long time.

[@ericasedc]

I love Spyderco!

[@scottwilliams8334]

I've got 2 old Benchmade's. An Infidel and a Ambassador (I think that's what it's called). It's out the side. All the finish is worn off but it still fires pretty hard. The Infidel accidentally got ran over by a pickup truck. I know, sounds like a song. Anyway, I contacted Benchmade about getting them repaired and was told it would be at least a year. I guess, I'll hold on to them and see if I can find someone to fix them.

[@scottwilliams8334]

You know, I just got this notice, 3/12/24,11am.I wonder why it took 2 months.

[@ericasedc]

@@scottwilliams8334 wtf haha

[@tylerlevings8578]

Sage 5 hands down one of my favorite soyderco , doesn’t get the love or attention it deserves.

[@nickallen8333]

It’s one of the best and I hate they discontinued the CF/G10 model. Hopefully they show the sage 5 the love it deserves soon. I’d love to see it some different scales/steels

[@ericasedc]

Agreed

[@DM-sq3jm]

Had to stop at the 6min mark to comment. Contrary to your initial statements about the Benchmades, you did a wonderful job of comparing both those folders. In the future, it may be helpful to think of it as contrasting dissimilar models. However you look at it you're doing a great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@crankythursdays]

No arguments here, great evaluation/comparison! The Military was originally designed by Sal Glesser to be more like what you were saying about the BM 940, a do anything, jack-of-all-trades but master of none. It was for Military members to be able to have a single folding knife that could do near any task a deployed member may need in the field. Food/Field Duty/Tactical etc. The Paramilitary (later updated and replaced by the PM2) was a scaled down to more traditional edc size knife since it was found to be such a favorable design beyond just military deployments. Thus making it one of the most desired edc designs, because it was now lighter, more pocketable, a safer & stronger lock, with four clip positions instead of two (both tip down), that could still do more than the average knife. Then the Para 3, came along because the outcry for 3” (or less) knives swept the community due to restrictions in so many places. Many think it has a 3 in its name because it’s the 3rd version of the Military family (actually the PM2 was), but it’s called Para 3 because it’s the 3 inch version. The P3LW was the next progression of this size, thus making it a more versatile and reliable version of what the Bugout originally set out to be. Love your channel, Cheers :)

[@c7t1consulting87]

Erica, I picked up a Native 5 LW Salt MagnaCut via Reddit knife swap based on your glowing reviews. I love it!! It feels so solid and no blade play. I’ve now seek 6-7 of your videos and I have to say how much I really appreciate your candor and honesty with your comparisons and reviews. It’s so refreshing compared to all those others who just highlight the measurements and stats. I know you USE your blades and that gives a guy like me way more valuable insights. Based on this review, I’m probably gonna look at the Delica, believe it or not as it appears the blade is just a bit more slim and slicer. The Sage too similar to the blade design of the Native? I actually don’t mind back locks tho I don’t have any with the compression lock… Thoughts?

[@ericasedc]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!! I appreciate it! And they’re all great- no matter what you decide!

[@jakeganey7032]

I've been rocking my Benchmade redoubt recently and took my AWT scales off and it's making me enjoy FRN

[@ericasedc]

I want a mini redoubt!

[@StitchJones]

great video yet again. Not sure if you will do a video before so Merry Christmas to you and your's! Be safe and well and talk with you soon!

[@ericasedc]

I’ll have one don’t you worry!!!!

[@dayannahkali]

Nice knives for small hands. my size 12 hands found the native 5 way too small, but too big for a 5th pocket. Recently got the K390 strech 2,bigger knife fits perfectly. Its downward facing belly is wicked, almost like a shillin knife, very very nice. Would I had preferred a compression lock ? Not sure, because having a full handle is very comfortable, whereas open construction tend to bite your palm imo.

[@ericasedc]

I hear you❤

[@grokker99]

Best Spyderco is the PM2. Perfect ergos and slicey. If you need to pry and stab, then the Osbourne's your knife.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching!

[@jhunter213]

I think anyone not able to get their meat hooks on holding the knives, your descriptions and examples are excellent. I have a bug-out mini and the PM2. I agree each knife serves its purpose. My EDC is the Spyderco Clipitool and I adore it but also have a thing for slip joints and my favorite Benchmade is the Proper. Great video. Thank you for the indepth and I hate wire pocket clips too! No more knives for me this addiction is going to put me out of house and home. Sub'd

[@ericasedc]

Welcome!!!!

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Native 5 for the “W” for me, and both Benchmades are great for my likes. Great video Erica 👏❤️👍.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for tuning in!!!!

[@georgia_adventurer]

Good morning Erica! Have a Merry Christmas! Great selection of knives

[@ericasedc]

Merry Christmas to you and L!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@addytuney2028]

Thanks Erica! Lately carrying a Para2 with S30v. Unfortunately about a week into carrying it i was pulling my keys out (tucked into my waistband with a victorinox camper) and the Para 2 shot out with them. The blade flung open and landed tip to concrete. After a couple hours re-grinding the blade and than the over-sized handle i know have an a para2 that is only a tiny bit bigger than a para3 but i love the smaller size.

[@ericasedc]

That’s funny!!!

[@drunknnirish]

I still stand by the Native 5 is the best edc knife Spyderco has ever made. When I was forced to sell off my entire collection in 2020 the one I kept was my Native 5 in Rex-45.

[@ericasedc]

I love my Rex 45 one!

[@DuhYaThink]

Hey E🙋‍♂️ Merry Christmas ands a happy and healthy New Year to you and yours ✌🏼🙂

[@ericasedc]

Merry Christmas!!!!! 🥰

[@Black_Cat_997]

I have the other 3 and that is probably why I don't have the SAGE LW yet but I can see why you like it. May need to pick one of those up next. At first I scoffed at your idea of a compression lock Native 5, and then I immediately remembered that they already make the Lil Native, which has a compression lock. So after thinking about it again *yes*, that would be a fantastic knife.

[@ericasedc]

There ya go! I’m not all crazy!😂

[@just9911]

I think the leafjumper is a slept on design. A friend recently picked one up and it’s like a more comfortable delica sized knife with the superior leaf shaped blade.

[@ericasedc]

Mine was too big for me but it is awesome

[@just9911]

@@ericasedc oh true. I could definitely see that being an issue. The native makes way more sense for you. Though I also love my native with AWT scales despite having huge hands. It’s just such an excellent design. All time great ergonomics.

[@dualsportoutdoors]

Love the orange on the TRM and the 940. Out of the Delica and the Sage, I'm taking the Sage all day every day. Still have yet to find a Spydie that I love more than my PM2 though

[@ericasedc]

Love the Sage!

[@kuldar.]

❤ your channel! I am total beginner, owning only one Leaf Jumper VG10, but looking to get next one.

[@ericasedc]

Welcome!!!!❤

[@DuhYaThink]

Bugging “no pun intended”😅 for the Native Chief LW in Magnacut. Love the Native line including the Shaman. All great blades.

[@ericasedc]

Yes!

[@plynch113]

I hope they give the Osbourne 940 a magnacut variant. The bugout and Osbourne are my two favorite BM.

[@ericasedc]

Right!

[@Hayabusa_Rider]

I like the orange scales on my knives when available too! 👍 new to your channel and it’s pretty cool! Different than just someone selling something. Thanks! M.

[@ericasedc]

Welcome aboard! ❤

[@REAPER-1xxx]

1) Brouwer 2) Native 5 3) Sage 5 For my top 3 Spyderco EDC blades.

[@ericasedc]

Awesome line up

[@badmpg]

Great vid and great feedback , helps with some decisions Thank you 🙏

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Erica, I just thought of the perfect knife for you (considering your love for orange knives): the NEW Spyderco Sage 5 in CPM REX 121 with the Burnt Orange G10!! It also looks like you've got the sharpening skills to deal with REX 121 too - but probably won't need to sharpen it very often. That's a good one to put on your Christmas wishlist! 😉 [**THIS IS A BIG HINT/TIP FOR ANY CLOSE FRIENDS OF ERICA! 😊**]

[@willied2547]

I stopped buying Benchmade when I discovered their political contributions were almost 100% to the left..

[@ericasedc]

@@willied2547 thanks for sharing!

[@repro7780]

I started watching your vids after looking for a Sebenza vid. Pretty good stuff! Subscribed! I got a used Delica (maybe a Stretch?), and the blade was so sharp, and the knife so light, its just great to have. My daily EDC is my trusty Senenza 25, which has great wear now. Love the lockup on the 25!

[@ericasedc]

Welcome aboard the ship!!!

[@scottfrench6128]

My favorite Benchmade is a mini griptillion in D2. My favorite Spyderco is a Native.

[@ericasedc]

Great choices!

[@LastChanceKnives]

My pick out of the 4 Spyderco's in the Manix 2 😂 It has the same blade shape as the Native 5 just a little larger. Plus it has the ball bearing lock which IMHO the best lock they make. There are 3 models lightweight, standard, and xl. All are great but the xl is my favorite Spydeco. I agree 💯 that the Para 2/3 are not the best blade shape and the tips are fragile.

[@ericasedc]

I wish it were smaller!😂❤

[@LastChanceKnives]

@@ericasedc Somehow I knew you were going to say that 🤣 I am glad that they make so many different models and sizes to fit all of out needs perfectly! Have a Merry Christmas!

[@mikep.9371]

Don't have a bug out. Seems like a good letter opener for when you want to run away from ones bills. Doug out an old Griptilian to carry today.

[@ericasedc]

Haha I love you man!

[@robthompson8285]

I don't but Benchmade anymore because I'm tired of changing the Omega Springs on them 😅

[@ericasedc]

I get that!

[@nicoledodge7240]

Also, I’ve gifted knives to people before then regretted it after too! 🤣

[@ericasedc]

Bahahhaa SAME

[@lxixg9]

Native 5 salt in Magnacut is a great combo

[@ericasedc]

Yes🎉

[@PMCKnivesAndTools]

I have the same hat. Honestly, I'm so fed up with the 940. I got one because it's so popular, but it's just not for me. The blade shape, the thickness, the grind, it is just not what an "EDC" should be, for me personally. It's too thick to cut things and the grind is too wide. I'm certain that such a style of knife would never have gotten such a buzz without the internet... I completely re-profiled and re-sharpened my 940 to remove the secondary bevel and make it more easily sharpenable. Then i used it as a work beater (builder) and found it finally found it's niche there.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TrashyButClassy1776]

The way you love your native is how I love my Paramilitary 2. I just recently got an assist c79 for a specific reason. New subscriber hi!

[@timtitus2532]

I have the Paramilitary 2 and the Manix 2XL, I think the Paramilitary 3 is a bit too small for my hands. I haven't owned any of the back locks from Spyderco. I actually got a chance to try one out today at Quinn knives in Julian CA. Gotta say I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to close it one-handed. I want to get the Sage 5 next. Good video, food for thought. Thanks

[@ericasedc]

Love it!🎉

[@Elmax17.5dps]

What do you say is better the pm2 or manix 2 xl?

[@timtitus2532]

Which is better 🤔? It's kind of a subjective thing. I think it depends on what the demands are for the day. The PM2 is lighter and has a smaller size in pocket. Locking systems for both are robust and can be operated with one hand. The Manix 2XL is heavier, and the handle is more substantial. Both have premium steel blades of different compositions. My PM2 has an S45VN blade, a very good steel, my Manix 2XL has a CRUWEAR blade. I think I carry my PM2 more often.

[@Elmax17.5dps]

@@timtitus2532 That is exactly the info I was looking for. I meant to ask which was better for larger hands. Thank you for an honest reply.

[@kathleensmith370]

Merry Christmas- I like the small spyderco knives

[@ericasedc]

They’re great!

[@petergalione1414]

The Sage 5 LW might be my favorite design of all time.

[@christophwilhelm6431]

The benchmade answer is the ritter grip full stop (or hogue). Manix 2, PM2, Endela wharncliffe, Delica, or Nicole. Don't get too upset.

[@ericasedc]

This made me LOL

[@christophwilhelm6431]

@@ericasedc More Nicole Dodge🙏We ❤Nicole Dodge💪

[@ericasedc]

@@christophwilhelm6431 she moved I can’t

[@christophwilhelm6431]

@@ericasedc My christmas just got worse😞😥😢 I'll heart every IG post🥰 We appreciate you Nicole😌

[@snowtiger44]

Hello my friend if i was on the benchmade or spyderco boat. Then it would be probably a mini bug out or a ukpk or one of the salt series or a dragonfly 😊but i love your overview and your view on it K390 looks awesome to me to

[@ericasedc]

Thanks my friend!

[@mattconklin4026]

I really like my spyderco rock jumper & my benchmade 555, the 555 has to be my favorite

[@richterknives]

Omg a k390 compression lock native 5?!?! I just might be able to sell all my knives and that be my literal everyday carry 😂

[@ericasedc]

Dude thinking the same thing😂

[@seka1986]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄

[@ericasedc]

Merry Christmas!!!!!

[@oferbechor1579]

🍺🙏🍺Thank you Dear Erica - May you have a cheerful weekend🍺🙏🍺

[@ericasedc]

Enjoy your weekend my friend!!!!

[@57HEMIviken]

I cant recommend the spyderco leafjumper in K390 enough! What a beast of a user. Mine flicks and drops shut like a button lock lol. Yea its kind of an ugly duckling but it has totally benched my 940-2. It didn't blow my mind right away but the more i use it the more i fall in love with it highly highly recommend.

[@ericasedc]

Too big for me. I had one!

[@57HEMIviken]

@ericasedc have you tried the lil temperance in k390?

[@strongandco]

I could be alone with this but I'm gonna say, the fidget factor carries a lot of weight _for guys_ because we're all just big kids at heart. For that reason (for me) the Delica and he Native are out. I have a Deica and because it's not as much to fiddle with it says in the draw, even though theoretically it probably has a better blade profile for the tasks tend to use these knives for.

[@ericasedc]

I’m rolling my eyes at you😂❤

[@strongandco]

@@ericasedc 😄

[@JamesEdwards-v8o]

Erica, I'm a fan. I love your presentation and knowledge, and a new subscriber🎉

[@julianrime8544]

the manix 2 is a good middle ground between the para 3 and native 5, It has faster action with the leaf shape blade

[@albsureinc23]

You can get a native 5 in magnacut steel...ive been hearing good things about it

[@ericasedc]

Some day!!!🎉

[@knifeguy1387]

Native 5 LW in MagnaCut is favorite.

[@ericasedc]

Yee boi

[@mrc2205]

Love the TRM scales

[@ericasedc]

Thanks! Me too!

[@charlescollier7217]

"This *SWELL* where it sits in your palm....whatever that is called." I cackled. I don't know what the technical term for that design element is, but I'm pretty sure the formal designation of that comment is *snark*. 😂 Also, I wholly endorse "get both if you can." Round the house and town, the Para 3 or even something bigger is preferred. But for work I gotta put on the soft pants and a tie, so both slim and light are preferrable.

[@ericasedc]

Glad you enjoyed!😂❤🎉

[@jakeganey7032]

I love my para 3 as a work knife I really want to try a native 5 at some point

[@ericasedc]

You need to!

[@MakeTechDesigns]

Love both brands. Great comparison!

[@eltiopaquillo141]

Tengo la 940 original. Aluminio verde. Me encanta. 🤩. Muy cara en España. 🇪🇸. Un saludo.👋. Feliz año nuevo 🎊🎈🎆.

[@ericasedc]

💫💕💫

[@paullmight42]

the neutron looks sick...i have the lizard skin fat carbon and they are amazeballs...

[@ericasedc]

Yessss

[@sircassie891]

I just got one of my two long time grails. I got the Spyderco shaman, and I’m in love. Which do you prefer, the shaman or 940 Osborne(my other grail)? Thanks.

[@ericasedc]

940 all day🎉

[@rasputinscastle]

Good comparisons 👌

[@ericasedc]

Thank you!

[@MikeB-rd5ci]

Very well done kiddo, going to order the native 5 lightweight based on your review

[@ericasedc]

I hope you love it!

[@cwsmith17]

Para 3 is such a great knife

[@ericasedc]

It is!

[@andyhayward1261]

I love my delicas, probably more than the sage 5 but a lot of that is due to the large amount of aftermarket parts for the delica. I have one Ti/ni coated s30 one in titanium scales that I anodised pink with a purple ti deep carry clip and a wharnie wearing arctic storm fat carbon scales and blue Ti milled clip. Whereas my poor sage 5 ain’t got no bling 😂 definitely wanna get some of the RGT Ti sage 5 scales that are supposedly in the works. The native 5 is an amazing knife . I wished there was a comp lock version for so long but then I got a native 5 and realised - holy shit this is best backlock I’ve ever experienced - the thing just drops when you disengage the lock, I can even use my index finger to disengage it and the blade drops shut completely 😂 I thought the pivot must be loose but nope it’s rock solid. And all these people saying you can’t flick them or they’re not good at flicking are missing out IMO. As soon as I disassembled both my natives and applied lube to the pivot they became easy to flick. Obv it’s different to flicking a knife with a detent because the lock is applying closing pressure all the way to about 45 degrees but once you get it down they flick great. The tolerances on the USA made native 5 just seem to be way way better than the seki city models IME

[@ericasedc]

I hear ya!

[@KnivesAndPizza]

Hi Erica. What’s your opinion on a knife blade that attaches to your hand so you can karate chop things? Maybe good idea?

[@ericasedc]

Not for me😂

[@johnk6453]

I don't know, after watching your vid I am no closer to deciding. I also like the spearpoint blade shape and K390. I have a Sage 3, also because I don't like the back lock. I like all three, so hmmm. My fav edc is the Urban K390. Yeah, you make a nice bevel 😊

[@ericasedc]

Thanks!!!

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Absolutely 👍

[@ericasedc]

❤

[@Phatdaddy1986]

Great video

[@ericasedc]

Thanks a ton!

[@SpareSpacesuit]

I literally forget I have my delica on me. Thats what its best at. When you just dont want to feel like your carrying a knife.

[@chriselliott484]

I like the native 5 I have the s110v and s30v lw hoping to get more

[@scipio7837]

What clip is on your Delica? Was trying to catch a glimpse. I modded a Benchmade deep carry to fit my Delica

[@ericasedc]

MXG Gear!

[@scipio7837]

@@ericasedc cheers

[@marccohen5579]

You like the K390 steel. Are you too far from the ocean that rust doesn't bother you? I had to stick with H1 (Spydico Atlantic Salt) until new corrosion-resistant stainless steel emerged. I do, tho, live on a sailboat in New England.

[@ericasedc]

I am two ours from the ocean🤣🤣🤣

[@Waldlaufer-kx8os]

top Knives. Hello aus Germany

[@ericasedc]

Hey!❤

[@robpayne9500]

I perfer spyderco. I'm not going to dog benchmade, I just feel bang for the buck they can' t touch spyderco. You have to pay a premium for g-10 on benchmade while their grivory costs as much as (if not more than) a spyderco with g-10. It takes some people a minute to get used to spyderco shapes. The quality, selection of design and most important blade steels makes up for the initial oddness of the knives. That being said the mel pardue griptillian (with after market g-10 scales) is a heck of a knife, then again it reminds me of a spyderco. Ha

[@ericasedc]

I hear ya!!!!

[@davidharvey1798]

Erica what are your thoughts on carrying a Leatherman over a knife?

[@ericasedc]

It’s not my jam!

[@2371Anita]

Nickie should absolutely try a spyderco chaparral!

[@paullmight42]

I have an N5 and a para 3...and i traded my para 3 for an empedc nymble and couldn't be happier about it...the para 2 and 3 do not do it for me....love all my other spydies though...

[@ericasedc]

I hear ya!

[@Hayabusa_Rider]

Okay so you’re online and I don’t know if you can answer this…. But, Benchmade or Spyderco? lol. Hard question I know. I started collecting Benchmade for a few years and CRK’s. But I got into spydies big time now. So I couldn’t answer that question myself. 😆. Just an opinion though? The Benchmade Freek full size in M4 is a workhorse as Is the full sized Adamas folder. I can’t think of a spydie that can beat those in toughness? 🤔 Thoughts….

[@ericasedc]

I have a video on that. Check it out!!! It’s called Benchmade VS Spyderco- Most Controversial Video! Something like that. Under EDC Knife Overviews!!!!

[@Hayabusa_Rider]

@@ericasedc one hard user came to mind from Spyderco…. The tank of a knife the Gayle Bradley 2. I’ll have to watch that video. I’m interested in your thoughts.

[@brlu666]

I know u have tested alot of native 5s, but the magnacut version… really would love your opinion of the spyderco magnacut🙌

[@ericasedc]

At some point if I can score one I will!

[@brlu666]

@@ericasedc 🙌🫶❤️

[@donrichter3523]

I cannot be the only person who hates the compression lock. Don’t any of you feel the hotspot due to the cutout when bearing down on the knife? Nevermind having a small area to put your finger. Admittedly I don’t have the dexterity I once had, but the compression lock holds no appeal for me. And after one incident, I no longer do liner locks or frame locks. That pretty leaves backlocks for me regarding Spyderco…..and backlocks are meh…..

[@alans.4167]

What about the Manix, with the ball bearing lock

[@plynch113]

Luv benchmade and spyderco, most of my collection are those. I just got into Medfords $$!! Merry Christmas!

[@ericasedc]

Merry Christmas!

[@glennoliversoliversthefogo4976]

After watching this video I'm jonesing hard for a Native 5. My Mom's phone number is 1800 NOT-YOURS. 😂

[@wills.8662]

I hope you have the opportunity to test out the Manix 2 lightweight in Rex45 it has become my daily user at work cutting cardboard and plastic nothing too demanding so the knife is more than strong enough and the blade material cuts for quite a while before honing and/or stropping is needed. Haven't needed to go beyond edge maintenance yet because the Rex 45 responds so well to stropping even considering that I have clumsily bumped the edge against metal.

[@ericasedc]

I won’t be doing that. That knife is too large for me. I already tested and reviewed REX45 thoroughly anyway! It’s on the channel(:

[@wills.8662]

@ericasedc well it seems well balanced for anyone who wouldn't mind a larger knife. I actually don't see myself using anything larger. I wish that Spyderco put washers on both sides of the pivot for all of their lightweights And yes, Spyderco has earned the regard it has for the way they heat treat their blade steels. Have a good new year.

[@ericasedc]

@@wills.8662 you too!!!

[@JustStartingOut-nt8ve]

Hi. I'm just wondering if you have any opinion on Michrotech M390. I have been using it pretty much everyday for the last 3 years for food prep, but I need to sharpen it quite often. If I want to keep it really sharp, I need to sharpen it once in 2 weeks or so. I'm wondering because I thought M390 was supposed to hold the edge very well.

[@ericasedc]

Not every company does that steel well. Try Spyderco!

[@JustStartingOut-nt8ve]

@@ericasedc Thank you. You are very familiar with metals, so it really helps. All these knives are very expensive, so I think most people baby them and don't get to know the quality of metals. So, I think we tend to go by the name of the metal, but it does not seem my M390 is living up to the expectation. BTW, I love Native 5 because I clip it in my pocket and I forget it's there, but when I need it, it's always there and it's a nice surprise, especially with the grippy FRN. I agree with you about compression lock, but I think the back lock is actually contributing to the nice surprise of finding Native 5 in a pocket. If it was compression lock, you will most likely remember that you have it from fidgeting. So, while compression lock would increase the fun factor, I think it would reduce the surprise effect. In this sense, I think Native 5 would probably serve the originally intended purpose of Bugout better than Bugout. With Bugout, it may not be there in your bugout bag when you need it for forgetting to putting it back after fidgeting, LOL.