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Hi All,
New here and fairly new to knives in general. For reference I currently have a Sage 5 Lightweight, Rat 2, and QSP Penguin.
I like the Sage 5 the most, but sometimes think I'd like a larger blade. I also like the idea of Benchmade's Axis Lock, so I'm thinking I might like a Manix, but don't know whether to go with the lightweight or standard G-10.
The main advantage of the lightweight is obviously the light weight. I also think I might like to have the BD-1N steel, just because I already have S30V in my Sage 5. But the steel isn't a huge deal either way.
The main downside of the lightweight seems to be that you can't take it apart. Many also think the scales feel cheap. I was able to handle one and it does feel more plastic-y than my Sage 5 I think, and the edges are pretty squared off.
The main advantages of the G-10 are that you can take it apart, and most say it just feels more solid.
The main downside of the G-10 is obviously the weight; but I wonder about this. I wear jeans, chinos, and chino shorts most of the time, with a belt. It seems the people complaining about the weight often comment about carrying it while wearing basketball shorts.
Some popular YouTubers say they like the lightweight version better. But when reading actual reviews, there seem to be more positive reviews for the G-10.
So I figured I'd ask here. I searched and and really didn't find much on this specifically.
Thanks!
New here and fairly new to knives in general. For reference I currently have a Sage 5 Lightweight, Rat 2, and QSP Penguin.
I like the Sage 5 the most, but sometimes think I'd like a larger blade. I also like the idea of Benchmade's Axis Lock, so I'm thinking I might like a Manix, but don't know whether to go with the lightweight or standard G-10.
The main advantage of the lightweight is obviously the light weight. I also think I might like to have the BD-1N steel, just because I already have S30V in my Sage 5. But the steel isn't a huge deal either way.
The main downside of the lightweight seems to be that you can't take it apart. Many also think the scales feel cheap. I was able to handle one and it does feel more plastic-y than my Sage 5 I think, and the edges are pretty squared off.
The main advantages of the G-10 are that you can take it apart, and most say it just feels more solid.
The main downside of the G-10 is obviously the weight; but I wonder about this. I wear jeans, chinos, and chino shorts most of the time, with a belt. It seems the people complaining about the weight often comment about carrying it while wearing basketball shorts.
Some popular YouTubers say they like the lightweight version better. But when reading actual reviews, there seem to be more positive reviews for the G-10.
So I figured I'd ask here. I searched and and really didn't find much on this specifically.
Thanks!