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Hi I'm new to the forum. I resently purchased a Benchmade Mini Crooked River. This is my first Benchmade. I like it a lot. I think it has some of the classiest looks out there. The action is slick and I really like the axis lock. I liked the action and lock so much I bought my father in-law a Bugout which he has been very happy with.
One of the reasons I bought Benchmade was because of their customer service reputation. I've read on forums where if you request for a deep pocket clip they would even send you one for free. I tried this and my request of denied. I was told I could purchase one for $5. Do any of you know if Benchmade has changed their policy on this or if it just depends on who you contact at the time? To be honest I'm a little disappointed.
I was thinking about getting a Bugout for myself, but now I'm considering maybe going with a Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight. Can any of you compare these two as a lightweight edc option?
Thanks!
If you want a lightweight edc the Bugout is really the gold standard. The Para 3 LW is light weight... compared to the regular Para 3. Compared to the Bugout though its a considerably beefier knife.
I like both, but I like the Bugout more.
I'll also second the recommendation for MXG clips. Almost every knife I own has an MXG clip on it. I like the geometry better on them than Benchmade clips and I like being able to anodize the Ti.
I'm really surprised Benchmade took this long to start charging for clips. People were abusing the hell out of them. I wouldn't let it turn you off of them.