I found a spare $100 dollar bill and I'm thinking of getting a new knife. I've narrowed it down to two choices.
1. Spyderco Para3 Lightweight in CTS-BD1N
2. Kershaw Bareknuckle 20CV
They are two entirely differently sized knives with a big disparity in steels for about a dollar difference. I wanted to get some input from those with experience.
I like the Spyderco quality, I do not have a compression lock currently, and love the size on the Para3 for every day use. A big honkin' blade in 20CV is certainly appealing, too. I've heard the BD1N does well in edge retention, how much of a real-world difference is there between it and 20CV?
Edit: I've chosen to pick up the Spyderco Para3 LW, I feel like it will be a better fit for my needs. Thanks for the input, everyone!
1. Spyderco Para3 Lightweight in CTS-BD1N
2. Kershaw Bareknuckle 20CV
They are two entirely differently sized knives with a big disparity in steels for about a dollar difference. I wanted to get some input from those with experience.
I like the Spyderco quality, I do not have a compression lock currently, and love the size on the Para3 for every day use. A big honkin' blade in 20CV is certainly appealing, too. I've heard the BD1N does well in edge retention, how much of a real-world difference is there between it and 20CV?
Edit: I've chosen to pick up the Spyderco Para3 LW, I feel like it will be a better fit for my needs. Thanks for the input, everyone!
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