POSSIBLY THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL VIDEO I HAVE MADE: BENCHMADE VS SPYDERCO!

[@CopyNPasteComments]

Commenting before watching: Spyderco all day

[@ericasedc]

You win a brownie ❤

[@CopyNPasteComments]

@@ericasedc Commenting after watching: nice

[@ericasedc]

@@CopyNPasteComments you were on the money!

[@wallytucker62816964]

There are no real bad spyderco or benchmades.

[@57HEMIviken]

@@wallytucker62816964 my new spyderco leafjumper came with an edge that Schrade could've put to shame.

[@nathanjennings9786]

I love how Spyderco releases multiple steel options for the same model. Pretty cool to me!

[@ericasedc]

Yes!

[@timonsa]

I've always felt that Eric and Sal are knife people first, businessmen second. They are genuinely passionate doing what they do. Not the case I get from benchmade unfortunately...

[@ericasedc]

Yes exactly

[@tomt5745]

Watched an interview with Eric G not long ago, and he was so over the moon enthusiastic with some small small dinky detail on a new knife, that it revealed him as a Nerd of Nerds :) Cudos. Wish more people selling things cared about their stuff like Eric seems to do. As a customer, it makes me want to return.

[@SpareSpacesuit]

Couldnt have said it better, totally agree, and keep the mom jokes coming! Cracks me up!

[@ericasedc]

@@SpareSpacesuit glad you enjoy!

[@sac916jared]

We need to start a petition for Spyderco to release a knife in Your Mom's Thong Pink. I will not rest until this happens.

[@ericasedc]

Second best comment

[@scottyh.6992]

I find myself carrying Spydercos more than any other company. Especially the Manix 2, Pm2, and PM3.

[@ericasedc]

For good reason!!!

[@Noitpure]

Once I got a few Spyderco’s in K390 I forgot Benchmade was even a thing. Love my Spyderco knives!

[@ericasedc]

Ok literally same

[@MountainmanEDC]

Great video with great points being made. I own and enjoy both benchmade and spyderco. But my m4 940 definitely gets the most pocket time out of all of my knives

[@ericasedc]

Nice!!!!

[@tonyblargh6159]

US soldier here, also work in Law Enforcement. I love Benchmade knives. I cant speak for Spyderco, but I went through several different knife brands while deployed. Some just fell apart, others lost their edge so damn fast, some knives just didn't have small features I need. I bought a benchmade, which was expensive, but it flipped out easy, had a window breaker, and a seat belt cutter. All of which were heavily tested in my hands. Edge held for a long ass time and I have never had an issue with its functionality. I actually bought a second one of a different type. Not as heavily tested, but has still been an awesome knife. I don't know why she seems to hate benchmade knifes because bail out or not, they have a damn good product. I don't know what line of work could possibly test a knife better than mine. I'll always buy benchmade.

[@MyJp1983]

You forgot one thing - your Benchmade looked amazing doing all that!

[@crubie74]

I am in the same boat - I love Spyderco. But in fairness, their pricing has crept up significantly as well, especially on the Golden Colorado knives. And especially the Shaman - good lord.

[@ericasedc]

Yeah😔

[@wis1024]

They should just make the 940 in every steel possible lol its their best design for sure

[@ericasedc]

Yesss

[@nickallen8333]

I wish so bad they would offer the 940 in a thinner blade stock/grind. I had a regrind done by BGM knives and it was a sick knife.

[@wis1024]

@nickallen8333 I have a regrind too man. It does cut better, but the stock 940 performs just fine for me. It does what i need it to, just not as effortlessly. The blade is super durable as it comes though. Same reason scandi grind knives have always appealed to me, there's a lot of meat left on the blade making them more robust cutting tools

[@nickallen8333]

@@wis1024 yea it’s not terrible or anything but coming from spydercos I really learned to love the FFG and tall taper. There is something to be said for how robust it is though. I’ve always looked at the spyderco smock as being a similar to the 940.

[@wis1024]

@@nickallen8333 I hear that, like the og spydercos with their saber grinds. Theres pros and cons both ways, but I find i prefer a blade thats a little stouter behind the edge if im using it for everything and anything. If its mostly just food, the thinner the better. My kitchen knives are so thin if i tried to whittle a dry stick with one the edge would almost certainly break out. I also think of it like, if its too thick i can probably thin it out at some point easy enough. You cant put steel back on the initial bevel if you decide its not durable enough.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

The sea foam green Bugout AD was hilarious 😂.

[@ericasedc]

Right!😂

[@user-lu1fv9xf5q]

I’d like to see the 3” Native5 with a compression lock. I like the sleeker, more pocket friendly lines of the Native family over the Paramilitary family. But I think the compression lock is way nicer than a lockback.

[@ericasedc]

Mmmm yes!

[@I_Am_Not_That_Guy]

I personally feel that the Spyderco Manix 2 is hands down the best quality knife for the money. I got mine over two years ago and haven’t regretted it for a second. Great video!!!

[@ericasedc]

I love that!!!!

[@user-lu1fv9xf5q]

I like the idea but I tried one in a store that was incredibly hard to actuate the lock. I’ve read other comments to the same. I’m not sure why some Manix samples are fine and others take severe force to actuate. It’s kept me away from the Manix.

[@I_Am_Not_That_Guy]

@@user-lu1fv9xf5q mine was a bit stiff in the beginning. Now that it’s broken in good, it is nice and smooth. I absolutely love the blade profile.

[@PoptartOnRye]

Which Spyderco model is the "multitool" model ala 940 or mini a100 though?

[@ericasedc]

Oh the Shaman for sure

[@Chongy28]

How did I miss this video! Have owned plenty of both but sold off all my spyderco except one. My all day everyday carry at work is the 940. Im a lefty and i love the axis lock for that.

[@TheRonybala]

Just as a side note, I took a break from a lot of knife channels, needed to lay low so I don't end up with a knife habit. But getting back here seeing that you answer essentially every single comment, reminded me why I subscribed in the first place. Thanks Erica! P.S. Wondering if you ever considered the Chris Reeve Backpacker (4" MagnaCut, hollow grind, 63-64 HRC, fixie, full tang, $300) Would love to hear your thoughts about it!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Sounds phenomenal to me.

[@ericasedc]

If I had the money- I would!!!! I LOVE YOU❤

[@TheRonybala]

@@ericasedc lol my thoughts exactly about the cost. Maybe I will sell a few baddies for it 😂 Would definitely pick it up before ever buying a Benchmade Immunity for almost $300…

[@jackbachman1385]

Omg you describing the new colors as humus tan and your mom’s thong pink had me dying laughing 🤣

[@ericasedc]

That was the goal!!!😂❤

[@c7t1consulting87]

Granola, hummus and incense… LMAO!!! You’re the freaking Best!

[@ericasedc]

You are the best!

[@smokedogg19821]

Zach in the wild feels personally attacked

[@1st508thAirborne]

Enjoyed the video. I haven't seen you in my feed for awhile and just stumbled on this video. I see YT unsubscribed me from your channel(?) and that's why I wasn't seeing them. I re-subbed 👍🙂

[@ericasedc]

Silly YT!!! Thanks for resubbing my brother!!!

[@Ersk88]

Moms thong pink💀👏🏼😂 that was great!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks!❤😂

[@DuhYaThink]

116 Spyderco knives and 1 benchmade knife. I’m a SpyderHoe.✌🏼

[@ericasedc]

Same

[@pink7930]

Just got a Spyderco Stovepipe during this last black friday sale for $299 and it such a piece of art. Spyderco has something for everyone. Ultimate value hard use cutting tools all the way to the borderline ridiculous artistic expression pieces. If its got a fat tick on the blade, you did pretty good.

[@purifierphoenixthemecca]

spyderco are usually cheaper and better made than the benchmade. The only thing that BM had going for it was its axis lock, which is probably one of the most fun and easily accessible locks ever. For Fidgetting BM, but overall I prefer sypderco

[@ericasedc]

Truth!

[@WillLiam32]

I couldn't agree more... Spyderco over benchmade all day, every day!

[@appleztooranges]

You have a great channel! I mainly do Multitools and just got into knives. I started off with spyderco para 3 in s45vn and than ventured to benchmade 940. Love them all.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@appleztooranges]

@@ericasedc welcome. AppleztoOranges supports your channel! Haha 😂

[@vego0991]

Insence , thanks for reminding me. Waken and baken

[@JustinCase-em6ql]

DaaaaAAAaaaayuuum... The boys with manbuns and shorts too short for them. Subscribed

[@ericasedc]

Thanks man!🎉

[@staxx7753]

My fav everyday carry manix 2 in maxemet & love some PM3 also , you are spot on correct with this 🙌🏼

[@ericasedc]

Wooo🎉

[@jaystrongbow6111]

Bench who??? Spyderco's K390 is sooooo good, I almost can't believe how long it cuts between sharpening. Erica, get a K390 Leaf jumper if you can, it's kind of awesome, you would love it.

[@ericasedc]

I do love K390!

[@user-ow1sw4mw5x]

Thank you for stating what I have been thinking. I bought benchmade Osborne for 260 bucks and the tip bevel was wider on 1 side. And for that price on a mid premium knife this should be bevel perfect. Great content!

[@ericasedc]

I absolutely agree❤

[@Swoop180]

Dollar for dollar Spyderco has it going on. I have many Benchmades and Spydercos, the Spyderco is what I find occupying my pocket 99% of the time, PM3 in S45VN to be specific. In my opinion, it's the perfect pocket knife.

[@ericasedc]

Absolutely!!!!

[@CBxDeathgrip]

I am a huge fan of the Bugout. Light weight meets strength and the aftermarket support is a feature on its own. If I got rid of my collection, the Bugout would stay with me.

[@ericasedc]

@@CBxDeathgrip same man!!!

[@airadaimagery692]

Sorry I haven’t watched this one yet, but I watched one recently where you spoke about someone doing a regrind on your spyderco, and I was wondering what does something like that cost? And does your guy do that for anyone? If so do you have his contact info? Thanks

[@ericasedc]

Watch my video/review on it for all the info. Thanks!❤

[@airadaimagery692]

@@ericasedc thanks, but I don’t remember which video it was...

[@stickyedge7113]

Contact BGM knives. He does them for $60 a knife and gets them back to you in a week or so. Turned my kapara and a para3 into an absolute laser beam. He really does great work and no wait time usually. I think neeves has a video with some of his re grinds

[@ericasedc]

@@airadaimagery692 if you watch the video labeled “Native 5 LW Review” you should be able to get your info!🥰

[@airadaimagery692]

@@ericasedc thank you!

[@VexerAdept]

Wouldn't this make sense: if the "crossbar lock" patent is up, shouldn't the Tri-ad lock's patent be getting close? If so, i think spyderco would be crazy to not implement it on every lock back..

[@ericasedc]

Good thinking!!!

[@TestEric]

Agree completely, here is an example Benchmade Narrows $522, that's more expensive than a large Sebenza, or many many custom knives. The price is actually shocking.

[@ericasedc]

It really is!!!!!

[@kevinlawson3268]

I too was a benchmade fanboy until I bought the spyderco paramilitary 2 in s45vn also got the para 3 in 20cv all feel of better built and hold edge longer than all benchmades I have, now all benchmades feel cheaper in which I have the mini grip in 154cm with broken springs, super freek in m4, grip in s30, bugout in g10 in 20cv, and the north fork in s30v prices keep going up and up to the point where I’m looking elsewhere I think most benchmade models have went up $50 or more in the past couple of years

[@rhinosaur.]

I like both companies for different reasons. And I've never understood why the knife community always wants to pit these two companies against each other. They each have their strengths and weaknesses.

[@ericasedc]

Ok good point ❤

[@nolobede]

Quality been dropping for years... and the pricing structure... I mean c'mon Benchmade, get your head out of your ass. The Narrows hit for $522.00 and that was it for me. LAUGHABLE! DONE with Benchmade. The competition is kicking Benchmades ass and they don't get it.

[@ericasedc]

Yes!!!!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

The Narrows is a slap in the face to knife lovers IMO. Who even needs a 33% thinner Bugout? It weighs like 2 ounces anyway.

[@nebulamask81]

I put them on par with each other. Idk what's up with BM as of late. They went from taticool stuff with the Rift, Contego, and SOCP to meadow field colored box cutters. Spyderco does do good heat treats, but still hasn't figured out how to make handles that aren't just frn or blocky slabs of g10 without it costing an arm and a leg either though. I've really liked the Hogue RSK and Deka though, hope they continue to do cool stuff.

[@ericasedc]

I get your point!❤

[@Pukindog12]

Best video I've seen from you in a long time!

[@ericasedc]

Awh thanks love!❤

[@EastCoastEDC]

Great Video!! I’ve always been benchmade because of the aesthetics but their pricing is fucken ridiculous now. Never really cared for the looks of the spyderco however since watching your video I’ll give them another look. In your opinion what spyderco model is the best bang for your buck? (p.s also never been a fan of the twat knot but each to their own 😂)

[@ericasedc]

Native 5 LW!!!!

[@jeffreybuoncristiano]

I just don't understand why you don't have even more subscribers!!! (Also, Spyderco FTW)

[@ericasedc]

I don’t really care how many I have. We are all family- I’m not counting family members for clout🤣

[@jeffreybuoncristiano]

@@ericasedc well clever way of putting it, ad i know that's not your thing. but... i still don't understand why there isn't more. not a mean of that you want more.

[@chaddamron3877]

Well said - 💯 on BM - spydy is badass luv the steel iterations - but hate the .......same models over n over but diff steel or scales etc and both 15+% increase every year- damn delica or bugout 200+

[@scottrawicz7613]

I love my Bugout and Bugout Mini. Prices have gone up. The issue I had with Spyderco is that they were hard to open. 2 delicas and a dragonfly salt returned. The spidey holes on the Delica 4s were Sharp. Most of my friends have Spyderco and love them. What Spyderco is heat treated and good steel?

[@ericasedc]

All of them🤣

[@andyhayward1261]

@@ericasedcyeah haha Spyderco does the best heat treat in the production knife business

[@ericasedc]

@@andyhayward1261 absolutely

[@just9911]

If you are having big issues with the inside of the spyder hole being uncomfortable, you can use a ceramic rod (or even the corner of a bench stone) to knock down the edge a bit. As far as the action being stiff, a squirt of WD-40 and some time to break in should help you change your mind.

[@scottrawicz7613]

@@ericasedc that narrows it down lol.

[@sawdusted9394]

You took the words right out my mouth.

[@ericasedc]

Cheers!🎉

[@bryancbailey]

It’s been interesting to watch their custom shop shrink in the number of models you can choose from along with options for the build… and that latest release that costs more than a Sebenza?!?

[@ericasedc]

I know😂

[@taylorfishman823]

Outside of the performance differences, the point that I agree with you on the most is about Spyderco listening to the customers. Benchmade acts like they're bestowing these designs upon us from their Ivory Tower, and we should be happy to pay whatever they decide to charge. Spyderco, meanwhile, actively participates in the community and responds to what we say, and when they come out with sprint runs and exclusives they aren't massively inflated in price because of the different steel. If nothing else that's reason enough to support Spyderco over Benchmade.

[@ericasedc]

YES😂❤

[@tavo15384]

After this video I don’t have any hummus in my fridge and cut my manbun with my newly acquired spyderco. And say hi to my mom when you visit her haha . All joke aside this video is awesome.

[@ericasedc]

That was a great comment!!!!❤😂

[@eckyeckypikang]

I am definitely in the Spyderco camp - more, more & more with a much lower brand tax. And I'm all the way in for a Native 5 LW in K390.

[@ericasedc]

Let’s keep pushing it!

[@stevec.5010]

"Kaizen" is a Japanese word meaning Continous Improvements... Spyderco, is a company that demostrates it.

[@raika19eighty6]

Erica w/ dreads (Benchmade fan) vs Erica with short hair (Spyderco fan) which is gonna win? ❤

[@ericasedc]

OMGGGG😂❤

[@traviswagner3656]

Spyderco is the glock of gun world. Not flashy but nothing better functionally. Once you use a spyderco, your standards change. They get the most performace out of a steel. They can take cheaper steel like 8mov or vg10 and make it perform twice the quality of anyone elses steel using ergos, geometry, profiles and heat treat.

[@Pinki2019]

Spyderco's VG10 is a terrific EDC steel and it puzzles me when I see so many knife reviewers talk down about it, like suggesting it's an insult Spyderco hasn't moved on from it by now.

[@ericasedc]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@f1fork]

Hummus and man-buns LOL

[@ericasedc]

🤷‍♂️🤣

[@albertoa.rodriguez-toro3277]

I love both! My first knife was a benchmade but some of their prices make me sad. I’ll be supporting Spyderco more but I will get the new blue and fde benchmade bailout later this year I think

[@ericasedc]

❤

[@Headhighinc]

Spyderco makes the best PERFORMANCE knives period imo that being said I don’t like benchmade based on values .. great video and talking points 🎉❤

[@ericasedc]

Right! Thanks!

[@2371Anita]

I think my mini bugout looks amazing. But I recently I fell in love with the spyderco chaparral. Not owning one, yet. But saving my penny's. Also the delica 4 gets more and more attractive to me. Got my benchmade mini Osborne for sale, and no new benchmade got my heart bead go up. Well, maybe the weekender. But the money those costs, I say a big Nono!

[@ericasedc]

Haha!❤

[@jeremysuggs8345]

Omega springs suck!😮😅

[@ericasedc]

Have a fabulous day!!!

[@Hungrybird474]

That reground sage 5 ? Looks sweet Erica ! Awesome 🤩.

[@ericasedc]

Native!

[@georgia_adventurer]

I don’t have a Bun…but I do have a Benchmade and I had Spyderco, gave it to my buddy! I did stay at a Holiday Inn a few times!

[@ericasedc]

Randy you get a pass on all things because you and Linda are angels ❤

[@ting280]

Back in the day everyone complained about the omega springs and they scared me off. It's been quiet for a while so I got the Mini Crooked River from the custom shop in s90v just because it's beautiful but I can't say I'm a fan of the action. It feels like opening an old screen door.

[@slang-d-west]

Love these controversial videos, Erica! Jokes were fire

[@ericasedc]

Thanks!

[@stephenchometa8446]

Started with Benchmade...a couple of bugouts and modded them...loved them...got a bailout and loved it...then I got a Manix 2....sharp as $h*t right out of the box! Still love the Benchmades I have, but the Manix impressed me so much I decided to add a PM2 in s45vn... Spyderco just has a great user feel...thought they were ugly at first but once I started handling them I got why they're so popular

[@ericasedc]

❤

[@AeratingThatching]

Thank you for your thoughts. Accurate observation with good clarity. And without bashing or shaming.

[@ericasedc]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@knifeguy1387]

I recently purchased a Native 5 Salt in LC200N a Endela in cruwear a Manix 2 LW in M4 and a Stretch 2 in K390 These ranged in price from $118-$150. I just don’t see Benchmade offering anything as good as these in that price range

[@ericasedc]

Exactly

[@matthewglebus8162]

I have had a bad experience with benchmades customer service and it's not right to treat people like that after paying 2 hundred + dollar for their products

[@ericasedc]

Absolutely

[@LastChanceKnives]

Years ago I used to be big on Benchmade, but switched to Spyderco for more choices and lower prices. As you said Benchmade had it's problems. Today I keep my favorites but fell down the traditional rabbit hole. They put the fun back in knives and for a reasonable price!

[@ericasedc]

I hear ya!

[@my_everyday_carry]

I don't think I heard a single dog bark. This video really is controversial.

[@ericasedc]

The dogs think the whole thing is sus

[@realbroggo]

Spyderco. Spyderco. Spyderco. And in case you missed it, Spyderco. Sharp blades all.

[@normcote270]

WOW,...really AWESOME review!!! I could not agree more!! I own the Manix 2XL,...Spiderco Dragonfly with Emmerson Wave and lastly the Para 3 with dark blue FRN. and I love ALL three. Best knife shootout between the two brand's to date imo. Kudos on a killer review!!! 💙 .

[@ericasedc]

Awh thanks!

[@jakesonlyfishnknives]

First off: LOL at the benchmade target audience roast. Super accurate vid. I love my mini adamas and i kind of want to try the mini crooked river but thats about it. Pm2 and yojimbos for daysss. Need to add a manix or 2 still. And a shaman.. annd a native.. spydergang

[@ericasedc]

Hehe!!!❤

[@SeymourGreen-ur]

Great content!

[@ericasedc]

Thank you!!!

[@michaelandrew8493]

Spyderco. They just have variety and blade steel options and are way cheaper for the same quality if not better

[@ericasedc]

❤

[@williamdoggett8988]

I thought they're only used for size comparison...Knife size matters!

[@ericasedc]

🤣

[@taylorfishman823]

About 15 years ago when I was becoming an adult, the first "nice knife" I bought was a Mini Grip because that's what everyone recommended. I never really liked it that much, but I carried it a lot because, well, I spent a lot of money on it! I used to hate Spydercos, thought they were ugly and trashy, and I even made fun of my old roommate relentlessly for buying a Delica. And yet at some point I got a Para 3 on a great second-hand deal, figured why the heck not give it a try, and I haven't looked back. I now have way too many Spydercos lol. IMO between them and Benchmade there just isn't even a comparison. I still have that Mini Grip but I never use it because I don't like it, and I haven't been inspired to buy any other Benchmade since.

[@ericasedc]

❤❤❤❤

[@ZiGGi03]

Can we get a petition together for spiderco to use the lock they use on the manix 2 on other knives ! I love that knife I could see it being used in every size of knife they have ! We need to unite .

[@ericasedc]

Cheers to that!❤

[@nicoledodge7240]

Such an EXCELLENT video!!! I love the jokes 🤣Spyderco is awesome I have a few knives from both brands but I agree with your points on why Spyderco takes the lead!!

[@ericasedc]

Thanks sista!!

[@precariouslydaniel]

They're both fine beginner options

[@ericasedc]

❤

[@snowtiger44]

May be we should compare benchmade with the james brand 😅

[@ericasedc]

OMG😂

[@riyes1138]

Preach!

[@benjaminth10]

I’ve had my spyderco PM2 for almost a decade and it served me well. I decided it was time to treat myself to something new and I ordered a benchmade 940. It was a cool knife that felt good in the hand, but just didn’t it for me like I was hoping. I ended up losing it in the ocean in Florida last week, which was a bummer. BUT I became admittedly excited because I now had the chance to go back to spyderco, ordered a manix 2. I absolutely love it I carried a fixed benchmade in Afghanistan and it was a beast. But when it comes to EDC’s, I pick spyderco.

[@ericasedc]

Spyderco rules!!!!!

[@Obsidian-One]

No contest! Better fit & finish, better heat treatment, and realistic prices.... SPYDERCO ALL DAY!!

[@ericasedc]

Yes!

[@kid5Media]

The Bailout should be called the priced out. Absolutely absurd to ask that much.

[@ericasedc]

Bahahaha comment of the day❤😂

[@marksharin6849]

Another fine and informative video. Thank you kindly. By the way, cool shirt.

[@ericasedc]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@billyspahr808]

The hunt line is the only thing that has appealed to me with benchmade lately from a usage standpoint. Used a meatcrafter to help butcher a cow, and the flyway for some small game last hunting season. As far as everything else you said, I 100% agree with you. Heck, maybe I’ll use a Spyderco on a deer this fall!

[@ericasedc]

Love this!

[@guitarzarfun]

From my own experience owning both, Spyderco all day. I also used to be solidly in the Benchmade camp. That said, I still consider the 940 and the 550 are fantastic and must-have Knives.

[@ericasedc]

Mhm!❤

[@grimecrimetime]

I'm a Chef. I don't use edc knives for work, I would say I am a collector mostly. I have the benchmade big 5(bugout, osborne, grip, freek, adamas). I have almost every model spyderco. I just feel the hand feel, variety, company concept and ideals are more real than Benchmade. Benchmade to me seems they made great stuff in the past for the rescue/military professional, and used its goodwill to become a marketing company. Its just very cheaply made overpriced 'tools'. I get caught in the hype sometimes but I have buyers remorse always with benchmade. Every spyderco purchase usually gives me satisfaction and that excitement to slice up some shit. Also, I just love looking at the assortment and variety of my spyderco collection.

[@leperking84]

bought a 940 3 years ago, the spring broke after 6 months. sold it because i couldn't stand the side blade play. my favorite pocket knife ever is the Delica. lockbacks in general they just never fail, always rock solid, always give the fizz.😅

[@ericasedc]

THE FIZZ

[@tomt5745]

A Delica one can always tust. Backlock and oh, yes, a backlock. ;)

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

Very interesting video Erica! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and opinions on this.. I have 1 Spyderco and 1 Benchmade.. I like them both, I'll have to think about which I like better.. And, gee, I wish I had enough hair to have a man bun.. 😀 .... humus is ok..

[@ericasedc]

Chocolate hummus is honestly amazing🤣

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

@@ericasedc Oh, I'll have to try it.. (hummus not humus.. 😀I've never been a great speller.. )

[@ericasedc]

@@J.O.VenturesOutdoors tastes like healthy brownie batter!!!

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

@@ericasedc Ok.. now you've sold me!!

[@ripperx444]

I agree with you. I have only had Spyderco and I can easily say that the paramilitary 2 is better than the benchmade Adamas mini

[@MTHREECHILDE]

Funny how my sage 5 just came in the mail while I was watching this.

[@havoc1zero]

Great knife. I love mine and carry it almost daily.

[@ericasedc]

Mine will be here tomorrow!

[@ericasedc]

@@havoc1zero such a good model

[@havoc1zero]

@@ericasedc 👍🏼

[@just9911]

So had to cut the walk short because the doggo wanted to say hello to the neighbor who just got home. Anyway - it’s been pretty neat to see you go from being uninterested in Spyderco to now being a Spydie addict like the rest of us. Though I disagree on one major point - I think the fact that many Spyderco models are considered fuck ugly by a lot of people is part of their appeal.

[@ericasedc]

Interesting point! And possibly valid! Thanks for commenting- cheers!🥰🥰🥰

[@jakeganey7032]

The Benchmade redoubt is my personal favorite BM model. I picked one up second hand for $130 practically new and is completely worth it at THAT price. AWT scales make all the difference and has been my favorite work knife. I just ordered my first Para 3 because my PM2 was never in my favor for its ginormous handle. Para 3 fits my hand best, and I will see if it overtakes my preferred work knife.

[@ericasedc]

Awesome input Jake

[@crypto118]

What about your BM 940 😢 Don't you still love it? 😛 Just giving you a hard time....great video!

[@ericasedc]

The 940 is the GOAT!❤

[@mikep.9371]

Good comparison E. Just saw the high bugout prices this morning. Makes more sense to go Spicy Co. and smaller companies. Fancy colors, mbuns or simps.

[@ericasedc]

Hope you’re having a great day Mike!

[@beyproctor7673]

I was late to this but I choose Spyderco. I’m a daily knife user and want the most useful knife. Benchmade has always seemed more trendy and showy and a little overpriced. I never had buyer’s remorse from Spyderco. Best steels. Best designs. Best function.

[@dustinscheller44]

I have always cut BM a ton of slack in regards to the butterfly tax because they are producing a larger percentage of their knives in the states and arent making the profit margins that spyderco is on their imports. However, the price on the Narrows model really rubs me the wrong way.

[@ericasedc]

Mhm!!

[@The69bombero]

Spyderco's H1 steel is awesome. It does what it is supposed to.

[@singingtoad]

You covered a lot of really good points here and said what had to be said. I agree with you 100%, that's probably why I own twice as many Spyderco's than I do Benchmades...lol 🤣Anyway, I have great respect for you since you always keep it real, are honest and not afraid to speak your mind. 👍Thanks very much for this video. Take good care and Cheers!

[@ericasedc]

That made my day!❤

[@singingtoad]

@@ericasedc ☺

[@baileymoto]

My final straw with Benchmade was this; within the last year or so I purchased a $300 bugout (s90v and cf scales) and a Spyderco pm2 in maxamet. The Benchmade came with an embarrassing terrible edge; huge obvious burr from heel to tip and then one of the omega springs broke on day 12. I returned it rather than dealing with customer service or aftermarket springs. I doubt I’ll revisit Benchmade folders anytime soon. The Spyderco came with a great edge, nothing has broke, and it’s performed as advertised. Benchmade still refuses to address the omega spring issue that is seemingly apparent with the bugout and the endless posts and videos that exist of Bugouts springs breaking.

[@ericasedc]

Great info!

[@leperking84]

yes. my 940 lasted 6 months before breaking, but 12 days!? for that price... outrageous.

[@baileymoto]

@@leperking84 Yep. I watched a video of a guy in Europe where his broke the first day. I figured it was just a loud minority and chose to ignore the complaints. That said, it seems to be much more of a bugout issue than most of their others. Kinda surprised to hear your 940 spring broke, tbh. Solid knife, overall. 👌