Why I'm Switching My Pocket Knife
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Hahaha... but why?
Wranglerstar invest in a Fox karambit a curved blade it’s great for everything
Be careful buying a Spyderco Paramilitary 2/Para 3 from Amazon. They seem to have issues (for whatever reason) with fakes entering their supply chain with this series. I think I read somewhere that the PM2 is the most commonly faked knife on the market right now. I received a fake PM2 from them a while back, and I'm by no means the only one. They made good on it without issue, but the fake was pretty darn convincing. If there weren't a ton of videos on how to spot a fake, I might have been fooled since it was my first PM2.
I've got a question I'm 15 I was a member for a little while I live on the East coast but somehow this is my favorite TH-cam channel is that odd
I prefer dlt trading for all my knife purchases!
*3 weeks later*
Why im switching back
LOL!
Indeed
Switching back to the Bugout...…...greatest knife ever he said...for about 3 days !
Spyderco knives are pretty damn solid and you get more for the money compared to Benchmade.
I personally only have one mid-grade Spyderco, the Manix 2 in S30V and absolutely love it. I carry it alternating with my ZT 0566 with a S35VN blade. Both are badass, strong and sharp as hell. The Spyderco is a better slicer, while the ZT is built like a freaking tank.
Each serves a similar, yet slightly different purpose. It depends on what I am doing and where I am going.
Office, I take the Manix 2.
Weekend running around, I take the ZT 0566.
Either way, you can't have too many great knives.
Don’t forget the Gerber Fastball. 4 days.
Why do you have to pick just one? Rotate them out and enjoy both! Mix in some others for even more enjoyment!
No doubt I carry a different knife everyday I own hundreds.
That's what I was thinking.
True, and I’m the same way, but there is an old saying to “Beware of the man who owns only one rifle” because he most likely knows how to use it really well, so there’s that.
I started carrying 2 recently, so I laughed at this. One in each pocket. Thinking of adding a cinch pick for the left side instead.
Yea personally I’ve got my one designated work week knife that I beat on and then I carry my other knives on the weekends
"Everybody knows that these are the only two knives worth having." Way to trigger the knife folks out there.
Really turned me off when he said that.
@@ninjaknocker11 Eh, if I can still stomach watching his videos after learning that he supports Trump, I'm sure you can handle his jabs at the knife crowd.
@@ajohnson153 what's wrong with having different opinions?
VENOM my issue with it is he scoffs at and makes fun of elitists that say the things they have are the absolute best and nothing is better. Yet he regularly says that the way he does things or the things he has are the best and theres no worthy substitute.
@@hhiimmddoo I didn't know that I dont regularly watch him, yesterday was actually the video I've watched of him.
Spyderco: *designs compression lock to close one handed* Wranglerstar: *closes Para 3 like a back lock*
You should see other people open my ZT 0450. I told a guy awhile back, just push the flipper tab on the bottom, he did, held his hand over the blade, stopped it, then commenced to open it with both hands. He never even got to see how cool the KVT flipper action is.
This just made me shudder too. All the gear, no idea.
I about had an aneurysm at 11:20😂
I have a PM2….I was like nooooo man noooo
I can fling it open just like the axis!
@@cole6011 me too😆
Every time he mentions how not having a pocket clip prevents knife loss, I think back to the time he left his benchmade in the wrong pants and lost it for months. Good times.
Thank you for mentioning this. I was waiting for someone to say it.
In that case I’d argue he misplaced it
@@Czechmate88 misplaced = lost
It’s just a question of if you happen to find it again. He got lucky.
@@AnthonySmith-sc4zs i dont have context, but if he left them in the wrong pants, i wouldnt call finding it luck. As he owns the pants and surely will end up wearing them again.
@@Zociety6477 yeah but in his mind he lost it. He also lost one of his 940s in his own compound that he owns. So he lost it in his backyard. And if he didn't wear that pants for months then be must've clearly thought it was long gone
When closing the Spyderco hold it the same way you were close to 940 grab the compression lock with your first finger and flick it down the same way you would on the 940 once you get a little bit used to it it will close just as fast and smooth as the 940 I own both and love both thanks for the video
Al 76 or you can use your middle finger and keep you thumb and pointer finger at the pivot
Very easy.
yea same i was going to say its the same hand motion
Yup, probably the thing I love most about the compression lock is how easy it is to flip the knife closed. 👍
If you use your index finger, you can open and close a compression lock faster than an axis. In, out or both flicking it back and forth breaks the washers in fast.😁
I carry a Spyderco Para2 after having a Benchmade axis lock. I really prefer the Spydy hole opener to a thumb stud. I had the thumb stud catch on my pocket more than once. The last Benchmade I considered buying actually had a Spydy hole!
You need to clean and tune the action on yours. It should drop closed freely when you release the back lock.
Over one million followers on TH-cam and you haven't seen a vid that shows how to close a para 2 or 3 one handed?
I realized a long time ago that I have other parts of my body that work just fine for closing my knives when I only have one hand free.
@No you I have 3 Spydercos and they are all to tight for the blade to be dropped of swung closed. I press the compression lock with my middle finger and push the blade down with my index.
Or just apply a bit of oil right down the pivot.
@Xavier Reed yep you can always adjust pivot tension
@@a_single_white_female adjust the pivot screw, polish the washers, add some lubrication, lots of things you can do to make it drop shut.
Cody, love your use of “the fizz” like James May. The way you close that para 3 scares me. I’ve carried a PM2 for years and the compression lock should allow the knife to drop shut or shut with very slight wrist action. It’s why that family of knives gives me the fizz. Open and shut lightning fast with or without gloves etc. You may just need to open your para 3 and give it a clean and oiling. Your fingers never need to be in the blade path with a compression lock. God bless you and the family.
I have several para 2 and para 3s. I open them both using the compression lock like the axis lock. But all of them definitely required a break in period for the washers in them to wear down just a bit. Also the para 2s have always flipped easier for me. The longer blade gives you more leverage to flip it open and closed. The para 2 is a superior knife to the para 3 anyway.
The benchmade axis lock is the exact same was except better. its designed to close with gravity.
Painful to watch that one handed opening discussion with the compression lock. Come on man.
JR Quarnberg I was extremely confused by what he was saying
Yeah... Somehow i dont think this knife was carried or ever shown to a friend. Weird that someone that is a self confessed knife guy doesnt know... No offense. He is used to forefinger and thumb operation...idk, odd he knows sals name but not how the knife works isnt it?
For real. I had to go grab my pm2 to calm myself 😂
@@pkmachinegun lmfaoo
What I love about the Spyderco is that it's not a lint catcher! I live up north and often use my knife in cold temperatures, the spyder hole makes use with gloves easy. personally the Spyderco Para 3 is right for me! not to mention it is super grippy when using it with gloves too.
I live in cold climate and disagree. I can both open and close an axis lock with gloves but never close a compression lock. It’s easy to press back the axis lock and wrist flick both open and close the 940. Never ever can I close a compression lock without taking the gloves off.
@@martinekstrom6303, that is inarguable (said by a Para 3 and Benchmade something owner).
I love my 940-2, and after seeing me use mine for a while (and taking it when she needs it), I ended up getting one for my fiancee as well. We're guaranteed to have a 940 around whenever and wherever we are and it affords us a real piece of mind. (We're no coast for the record)
I just rotate through 30 of my favs. I see no need to limit yourself but that's just me being a knife guy.
I am like you man, I have way to many favorites to just pick one, an they range from real light, short blades to heavy large beast blades, an the price range goes from 15 to an couple hundred bucks. An I may carry up to three with me, an its simply for my own personal enjoyment.
Same here. Switching between multiple knives keeps things fresh and lets you really use each and every knife you own. Rather than only carrying one and the rest never getting used.
Well said sir lol
@@bothompson4911 I have 4 knifes a work one a nice one a fun one my favorite one
For me it's the Otter Mercator. An absolute classic, functional, made and hand fitted in Germany.
You can open paint cans with the Para 3, when the knife is closed, use the spydie hole spine to pry the can open
Too thick for that you need an edge or a point. Obv shouldn't be using a knife for that tho lol
I just use my fingernails to open brand NEW sealed paint cans.
@@escapetherace1943 - is that before or after you eat green berets for breakfast?
@@gwailotus9154 after.
also you dropped this, *picks up crown* for you, King.
@@escapetherace1943 - thanks but i stole that from "Arnold" in Commando (1985)
The Para 2 would've been a much better comparison as far as size goes and it's a better knife imo than the Para 3 just due to size and Aesthetics
I love my Osborne, but if I had to pick one knife for the rest of my life it would be my Para 2. IMO, Spyderco offers the best bang for your buck.
nakinate i agree, for someone who claims to be a benchmade guy, i only own three and then accidentally have 5 spydercos.😅
@@KniceKnafs spyderco always puts ot creative designs with smashing steels
Once you learn the SpydieFlick you'll throw rocks at auto's.
He can't even figure out how to close it. Might take him years to get the spydie flick down.
I wonder after 2 years if he's figured out how to actually use his Para 3 properly?
Yeah idk how the hell he has not figured how to use a spyderco compression lock. He says that when he closes it with his hand the “spring” pinches his hand!!! Lol wtf. Spring!!??? How the hell does this guy not know about the para3!! I’m blown away how he does not know. Obviously he knows quality knives. He has two of the most popular knives in this video. Did he not do research on how the pm3 works and the mechanics of it!! Wtf
he went back to the 940
I got a 940 then got the pm2 and the 940 has sat in my bedside table ever sense. its got to be one of the best designed knives ever. the ergos on it are amazing with jimping in all the right spots. I use to always want that next knife but I don't think id want to edc anything else and it took me forever to buy a syderco because I just thought they were ugly.
Spyderco knives are not good looking but there's something about the compression lock I like. Just one more (as far as I am aware part than a liner lock but stronger.
I've carried the same SpyderCo knife, clipped on my pocket, for about 30 years. I have 10 or so SpyderCo knives but always carried only the one. Yep, seatbelts and other things have tried to steal it but never succeeded. It's the serrated blade which is now almost a smooth edge. I love it.
9:22. "something gross!"
East Coast guy: Fire starter
Yes
9:00 ^
Still have my original Spyderco from the early 90’s
So do I. It's in a drawer with a broken tip. Don't pry with one. Brittle.
I open paint cans with my spyderco. Keep the knife closed and use the back of the spider hole to get under the lip of the lid. Thats actually why I carry the spyderco, because for a long time most of the work I did was painting.
Clay Sensiba I was going to say this exact same thing. I’m a commercial roofer and I use my police the same way on primer cans
I just figured out why “wranglerstar” bugs me so much. He is 100% what a real world Dwight Shrute would be like.
Nathan Oberlander Amen!!
Yes
😂 true! Maybe that’s why he’s great
Elijah McCormick yeah, he’s really great...
Everyone loves sanctimonious, know it all, holy rollers.
Nathan Oberlander he’s a knuckle head who thinks he’s smart. I’m glad he’s still going, though. His content is worthwhile, even if some people really hate him an irrational amount. I’m not a huge fan. But, look at this, once again I’m back to watch this dumb, boring weirdo’s content.
Sometimes a thing just feels right...even when others may scoff. I have a CRKT flipper that I feel that way about. It isn't expensive or premium in any regard but it feels right when I hold it and does what I need it to do for day to day tasks. I guess I am not a "true" knife guy either since I carry it daily and even went so far as to buy a second as a backup if something happens to the one I carry. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and God bless!
Please... someone show him how to close the para one handed. Everyone I know that's owns one including my self have no problem closing the spyderco compression lock with one hand.....very easy to do!
Came down here for this. The compression lock is by far the easiest style of lock to use one handed IMO. Fell in love with it from my first Spyderco. I have a hard time taking this video seriously after he talked about that 😂
Just bought a Benchmade Barrage, I absolutely love it. Opening and closing it gets addicting.
I lost mine 10 months ago, I think about it every damn day 😔
That 940 is a really good knife and looks great. That spider co might be nice but in my opinion its ugly as sin
Ohio outdoorsman Agreed lol
And I think the 940 is ugly and the Spyderco looks good. To each his own, both are awesome knives!
it looks like a box cutter utility blade
Ugly as sin!? don't be like that, its functionally gorgeous.
It's an acquired taste. I was turned off by Spyderco at first, but now it's my favorite brand.
couldn’t finish the video after seeing a para 3 close in such a manor, it drops shut
I have 3 Spydercos and they are all too tight to be dropped shut.
@@a_single_white_female if you lubricate your knife & adjust the pivot screw you could change that easily
Its a compression lock and you can use it like you do the axis lock hold it in swing open and then push in and swing closed its that simple i love both knives i have both
I tried the PM2 and sold it. Did not care for the big finder loop on the blade. It just got in the way. Excellent fit and finish though.
I feel the same way. Spiderco makes good to great knives. But I hate the finger loop style. It forces the blade to be much wider to accommodate it and I don't find it as comfortable.
Perhaps you are losing some calluses on your fingertips because your work has changed a bit with all the time you spend editing and setting up cameras.
Says the guy who had to edit his comment😂 ..😉
Airik1111 You seem offended on Cody’s behalf. I’m curious, why?
@@RefinerSimilitude Offended people don't leave winking emojis😉 maybe you don't speak emoji's I'll translate ..."sarcasm" 😏
@@Airik1111bibles Oh. You see, the phrase "Says the guy who...", when used correctly, is used to imply that, said "guy", has done / said / written something hypocritical and is correctly followed by "insert hypocritical thing". Assuming you knew that, and used it correctly, it implied you were offended by a benign comment I made to someone other than yourself. This is why I asked why you were offended on his behalf. I wanted to leave the question open-ended so as not to ask a loaded question. 🤔
@@RefinerSimilitude Wow ROFL bro .... That's deep.
I just ordered a para 3 lightweight earlier today. This video's got me even more excited to get it!
want to talk about fidget factor, wait till you learn the middle finger spydy flick. also one handed close on the Para3 is the same as the 940, just ones a pinch and ones a pull..think about it...
I started my knife sickness with a Spiderco Endura. I then went on to Benchmade, Micro tech and many other fine knives. Many years later I actually went back to Spiderco and now carry a Manix. So I understand your choice.
Mine was a Techno. You could pry manhole covers with that sucker.
Paramilitary 2 > 3, i can flick the PM2 open/close with that lock (forget the name, not for left handed people). It’s similar to the axis lock in the regard once you press it ….the blade swings freely.
You really have me contemplating buying that bench made.
Do it. Axis lock beats the hell out of liner lock. But I'm a Benchmade guy.....lol.
I couldn't afford a nicer knife, so I bought a buck tempest and have been pretty happy with it. For $50 it's pretty good. I would definitely prefer the spyderco though, the benchmade is nice too.
Spyderco Tenacious
Spyderco delica or endura
Tenacious is the same price roughly. And the heat treatment on the 8cr is top shelf . It's a quality knife with all the Spyderco traits except the price.
But understand that the tenacious purchase recommendation comes with a caveat... Its a gateway knife.. much like a gateway drug, it opens the door to more expensive stuff
I’m a Para 3 guy. Mines the s30v. You can also flip open the knife just like the axis lock by holding down the compression lock and flipping your wrist.
i have both, i use Para Military 2 or 3 at work and the 940 most other times. 940 more fun to play with, i love flipping blade open and close with axis lock. if i had to only pick one it would be my cf 940 hands down. or any of my 940s i have 4, also have multiple Para Military's. you may want to sharpen your 940, mine cuts food just fine.
I’ve just gone back to old case knives. No complaints
Para2 has been my EDC for a long time.
It's called the spydieflick,you hold the knife in your palm at 45°and stick your index finger tip in the spyderhole and flick outward along with a wrist flick all at the same time.
I liked your thoughts on no pocket clips...I’ve been starting to carry stuff either in a belt sheath or just in pocket too. My grandpa always carried his knife one of those ways!
Great knives, but man... the PM2 outclasses the Para 3 by a mile. 😝
I completely agree with you until it comes to size in which case I have to go with the PM3😂
Right on brother. No comparison.
I bought a 940 about 2 years ago an I lost it around Christmas it slipped out of my pocket when I was sitting on the couch ( I do not use the pocket clip) and I traded my buddy some knives for his 940 and about a month ago I found my old one and I went back to carrying the old one over the new one just because I liked it better
If the Para3 blade is not dropping close when you release the compression lock you may have gotten one that has been used for a few days and then returned dirty by a previous buyer, as I suspect happened with my Para3 purchase.
I have a para3 all black hardware version in s45vn and it wasn't dropping close like my PM2 wharncliffe exclusive from cuttleryshoppe does.
I took my time and used a video by Nick Shabazz as a guide on how to take apart the para 3.
in about 30 minutes I removed the blade and phosphor bronze washers from the handle and clean the relevant parts that come into contact with the pivot with rubbing alcohol.
Then I used a q-tip (while being careful not to leave cotton fibers behind) to lightly apply baby-oil (basically scented mineral oil) to the washers.
After it was reassembled with blue lock tight to keep the screws in place, I tried opening and closing the knife and it was so smooth... I'd think it was on bearings if I didn't know better.
PM2 is superior to the P3 imo. The blade is just too short whereas the PM2 is perfect. The Benchmade Griptillion and my personal fav, the Freak, are my fav edcs of all time though. I actually like the Spyerco Shaman better than the PM series, it's got a more traditional blade shape and also has a flipper tab combined with the compression lock. The handle I like better also.
I prefer the PM2 over PM3 mainly for blade length as well. Never owned a Benchmade yet, though
On the other hand, the three fits my pocket very well.
The 940 is beautiful. bit unfortunate that us Brits can't have any means of self defence the criminals carry knives and the good guys are left unarmed. Great video, god bless
Ridiculous, isn't it
Dude i know its you post this video long time ago but the spyderco is so easy to one hand close hahaha i hope you find the way to do it. just rotate a bit back the knife and your index go direct to the lock and all your finger is not on the way. must be the big advantage over all my other frame lock knif.
Hi,
I am an old geezer. I have tried and lost a zillion knives...but...I always go back to my old Leatherman I have carried around for 25 years. I find I need the single blade but also the pliers, file, etc. just as much.
*sitting in the doctors office*
*sees 6'4" Cody quietly playing with scary-sharp knife*
*begins sweating*
😂😂😂 I'm 6ft 3 and do the same with my Rat 1 ...LOL Here in Oregon we have pretty relaxed knife laws but, almost 95% of all buildings have signs now that say no "weapons" allowed. Its getting a bit silly, its almost like living in the U.K in some states I can't imagine not being able to wear a belt knife in public .
@@Airik1111bibles I live in the UK, its pretty strict here but they aren't silly. I think its something like 4" blade for a folding knife and a bit less than that for a fixed blade.
But we definitely don't have butch blokes playing with knives all the time 😂
Bet Cody gets service faster
@@georgehumphrey7178 Who ya calling butch!..😉
Yeah he's so scary talking about the fizz and complaining about g10 hurting his finger...terrifying
I carry the persistent spider co with half flat and half serrated absolutely love it . I noticed the back locking mechanism on yours the persistence is on the front which allows to close with one hand . I think it will fit you.
I know this video is old but you should be able to loosen the pivot and get the compression lock almost as smooth as the axis. My pm2 falls shut
I was in the garage the other day and my fat wife was sharpening my benchmade and when I was using her as a shield I noticed that the was caring a spider co knife
You wot m8
Landon Shiland I’m not even sure how to respond to this..
Wtf
Can you don’t
while i carry the paramilitary 2 the 3 has always been on my radar, i just like a bigger knife. also try just letting the knife blade drop with your hand out of the way to close the spiderco.
I considered the pm2 but the point looks kinda fragile so ended up going with the manix 2 for peace of mind. I only use these knives for home tasks because EDC isn't really legal where i live. For an EDC I'd prefer something smaller for ease of carry, maybe a spyderco native
Cody..where can l get this fizz? We don't have it in the UK.....
Sounds like you need a Donald Trump..
And a bald eagle🇺🇸
I EDC a fixed blade . I carry a WINKLER belt knife or a TOOR darter in Ranger Green!
I had to many folders and autos fail, like a Hogue, Microtech, and Gerber 06!!
For one handed closing try pinching the lock with your right hand thumb and pointer finger. Keep it pinched and give a little fling down while pinching and boom one handed closing.
You: I am a knife guy
Me: not if you manipulate the compression lock the way in your video...
The 940 is definitely a holy grail knife for a lot of people. However, I handled one once and thought to myself, “This thing’s a toy. An overpriced toy.” For less money and equally great materials you can get a paramilitary 2, a griptillian, or my personal favorite and daily carry of choice, the 275 Adamas.
Exactly. Benchmade is the Gucci of knives.
Hey, if you keep the PM3 clean….here’s the better way….pinch the liner lock in the back (it has a name, I forget) …..between your thumb and pointer then fling the blade closed just like the axis lock.
I've owned a Spideco Tenacious for 10+ years.
Daily carried it as a trucker. Used it almost every day.
6 years later I noticed the clip was coming loose.. needed to tighten the Allen screws.
Forgot.. lost the clip..
Emailed Spideco..
way out of any warranty, MY FAULT.. and I told them this .
They mailed me a new clip, new screws, a new Allen wrench, and a tube of locktite.
It's been a great knife and they do stand behind there product.
Definitely a happy customer.
I personally prefer my knife to my girlfriend so it is the most important decision in my life right now I Carry an Ontario rat 1
brian is Wrong! its the Paramilitary 2 that is the Staple among Spyderco fan boys!
@Mr. Cong I like my para3 more
I had a Gerber with AS34 steel (held an edge well) for many years. It did well.
I do use a pocket clip as it helps get a knife out with 70 year old truckers arthritic hands. My preference is that the clip anchors it in the pocket tip down. That is all that keeps me from owning a Benchmade 940. I’ve had a Spyderco Para III FOR five years. It’s not perfect but meets the criteria. When I pop it from my pocket I position my thumb and forefinger in the Spyder hole and a small downward flip locks it open. Likewise, I hold the knife between thumb and fingers, edge down, activate the liner lock and gravity closes the knife securely.
The clip can be positioned tip up or tip down to the users preference.
Mine is blue in color for ease to see when working. Not a fanboy as I look for something better all the time.
Carry a fixed with good steel and you'll never have to worry about mechanical parts again. I recommend ESEE, they make small to very large fixed blades. USA made and an unbeatable warranty. Izula 2 is my favorite for pocket carry and ESEE 4 is my favorite hip carry.
‘The Fizz’ needs to be on a Wranglerstar Shirt!
He stole it from James May
I just made my own balisong knife to the dimensions I wanted and out of easily replaceable lock nuts and bolts. Lasted me a couple years and it's still holding up and its sharp. Dropped it a billion times
I used to be a benchmade guy until I bought my spyderco paramilitary 2. Never looked back. Recently been getting into fixed blade Bush knifes I still carry my paramilitary 2 but I also carry the Ontario knife company bushcraft knife and I love it the price of a gerber knife with the quality of a much finer knife. I hope spyderco keeps treating you right
I get your point even though I would prefer the PM2, it´s soo much better in the hand than both the 940 and PM3. I have big hands like you and I really Think the PM2 is a better choice for us.
You never realize how important a question it is until you lose your knife. I recently lost my SOG of 10+ years (Spec Elite Auto II) ahhhhhhh! I reach for it innumerable times throughout the day to only find a lesser Gerber. I will be removing my new knifes clip to give it a try.
Here is an update. Just purchased the replacement. I picked up a Kershaw Launch 7 on sale. Thinking it could be superior to my lost SOG. Very nice blade made from CPM 154, holds an edge like a razor. Maybe 10 years is to long to have one knife lol
Never seen anyone who doesnt know how to close a para with 1 hand
Lol
A W he did not say he did not know how, HE ACTUALLY SHOWED YOU HOW HE DOES IT! The video would have been titled.... I DON’T KNOW HOW TO CLOSED THIS KNIFE!
Nice review. I have lost 2 knives due to the clip catching on my seatbelt and falling out of the vehicle. That last one was my 940 Osborne! I lost it in Yreka, CA two years ago and miss it dearly.
I know, I know but i have to say I own both of these and they never leave my knife drawer. They just aren’t among my favorites. Of my 30+ knives my Sabenza 25 is by far the best.
I like that you have a quirky style like a small TH-camr, but you've achieved massive success.
I really someone taught Cody how to spidy flick his pm3 and close it one handed!
"Opening knife...Ouch...darn spider bite" 😂
It will grow on you....your hand will use muscle memory....same with the PM2
somebody send him a PM2
Bro, spyderflick it open is much faster than axis lock. Also the liner lock is insanly easy to close onehanded, you put your index finger on the lock and push it and let gravity close the knife, if yours doesnt drop shut lube and tension that thing, para 3's are drop shut when worn in.
if you want to close the Spyderco with one hand, put turn the knife sideways in your hand, put your pointer on the lock, and have you other 3 finger on the scales betwwn your bottom of your hand, press it down and just sling it a little bit down like you would a benchmade
I've had a 940 for a good many years (15 or so). I do have to say that the blade geometry on it is a bit thick for trying to slice through something with substance. I haven't tried to pry much with it, but it seems much more like a gentleman's folder than a hard use blade... and for that, I really miss my 921 Switchback (gave it to a friend a decade ago).
Most of my daily drivers are Spyderco. The 2 I generally have on me is a fully serrated Endura and a plain Manix 2 XL. I have plenty of others (Centofante 4, Native, Native Chief, Endura plain in ZDP-189, Honeybee, Harpy, Captain & Matriarch 2) but those two are the workhorses I keep coming back to.
Lost my benchmade Shootout OTF last week in the field due to the knife clip. 😪 thinking of going the Osborne route this time around.
I'm a massive fan of Spyderco. And when Benchmade aided LE in destroying firearms, it cemented my choice. Spyderco.
What did BM do?
@@pole_barn_builder Exactly what I said they did?
I agree with you on not liking clips! I took mine off my Yojimbo 2. I like the feel of the knife in my hand without the clip.
You should try the spyderco drop opening for deployment... it's my favorite for quick access. Pinch your pointer and thumb together through the Spyder hole and snap your wrist down to use the weight of the handle to deploy the knife. Easier to find that grip and the way your hand lands with that deployment its in a very detailed oriented cutting position.
Use your thumb and forefinger to disengage the compression lock. Get your fingers out of the way of the blade closing path and flip the blade closed. Much the same as you would do with the lock on the 940. Make sure that your fingers are clear before you flip. On second thought, this May be beyond the capabilities of a west coast guy. Just forget I mentioned it.
Microtech Socom Bravo.
Very good video. It was obvious which knife you were going to choose. I think the 940 with aluminum scales is outdated. The aluminum is so soft and shows wear. I think the knife looks bad when it’s all scratched and beat up. I would rather have the Para 3 with titanium scales. It’s light and durable and beautiful. You have a ton of options with the Para 3 from different steels and handle materials. Excellent video , thank you
One handed open/close means osbourne wins for sheer convenience.
People arguing about pm3 vs 940.
Me an intellectual: laughs in sabenza 21.
My wallet: crys in sabenza 21
Sebenza not sabenza
SEBENZA MASTER RACE ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ
Laughs in xm-18
Hums in 940-1
@Kali Southpaw does everything I want it to and looks good doing it.
Good afternoon from the UK. Our knife laws are very strict and lock knives are an area of ambiguity. But respect your opinion because they both look well used not shiny out of the box.
I totally get it!! Great video! I have had numerous Benchmade knives over the years. Love, love love them! However, I recently had the pleasure of meeting a salesman at a store who had a Spyderco paramilitary. He let me play with it and I instantly fell in live with the knife. Such a pleasurable experience! I have to have one! Btw, I’m a long time fan of wranglerstar, have learned a lot from you and truly enjoy your message. Thank you and please keep the videos coming!
Cody please try the spyderco endure wave open.... fastest open function, beautiful long lasting and sharp blade and built like a tank.
I left my bench made for the endura and have no regrets; in fact I bought two!
I like the thumb hole to use when opening paint cans and prying.
I like spiderco knives.... carry one all the time. I also like the byrd carcara. Very good knives.
I own both and it’s like my kids, I can’t tell who’s better, I love both equally.
I do agree with the clip part but the only knife I lost without a pocket clip is a leatherman Free P4.......Still regretting taking it off