I own a standard para 3 with g10 handles and blue benchmade bugout. Para 3 is my favorite. Never could get use to the axis lock. I also like the grip of para3 better.
Benchmade always. Ranger Green Bugout slimmer, better steel and IMHO Axis is best lock out not saying the strongest that'd be TriAd but the all around best
I own a standard G10 Para3 and the blue Bugout. I like both, they're very useful (for different purposes). Spyderco and Benchmade are my favorite brands. Though, I always find the Benchmade harder to sharpen because they seem to be incapable of shipping a symmetrical edge.
Excellent video. I chose them both. One advantage that the Spyderco Para 3 has is that if you really like the knife you can have it with upgraded steel. Both knives have many different options in handle materials. You can really make the knives your own.
Owned a Bugout and loved it, but gave it to my nephew. Have a Delica 4 ZDP-189. Just ordered two PM3 lws. Blacked out with CTS-BD1N and one with CPM-SPY27.
One of my favorite knives is the GRIPTILIAN with the THUMB hole. However, since Benchmade can not use the thumbhole I always go with Spyderco. However, the MANIX 2 lightweight in S110V or Maxamet beats them all - after my pick of the Para 3 which got preempted... Thanks for a GREAT no time wasted review...
I went with the 555 mini griptilian with the hole, one of my favorite blades. Ive been on a BM bender this past year & I just received my first Spyderco, a smallfly 2. Now I'm looking into a Spyderco for my brother. I wanted to get him a BM taggedout for when he goes hunting but something about their blade holes I just love! Ahh so many knives so little money 😆
had a PM2 and didn’t like how food stuck to the blade since it’s so tall. never had that issue with the bugout, such a great slicer. also the bugout has worse ergos in specific grips, but I find the generic shape preferable for switching between grips and manipulating the knife in general. I also worry about chipping the tip on PM-style spydercos. and the bugout rides in the pocket like no other knife can. I do prefer the thumb hole over thumb stud, I’ll give that one to spyderco. I will say it’s probably worth upgrading to the M390 bugout. superior materials and the handle is redesigned with better ergos. also it looks awesome. I’ll prob pick up a para 3 LW too at some point because I do still love spyderco and my PM2 is just a bit too big for edc.
Just take the para 3 s110v Not heavyweight and very solid, with steel that keeps his edge for a long period of time. The bugout seems like a toy compared to the para 3. But it’s not. It’s also a great choice for edc.
They’re both great knives from great companies. I have a lot of Benchmade knives but for me the Para 3 LW is a huge win over the bugout…probably compares better to the mini bugout, now that it exists. The steel on the bugout is a little better than the Para 3 LW, but they have other steel options for the Para 3 LW which don’t change the price all that much. I have the Spy 27 steel and it holds an edge just as well as any of my S30v knives. The wire pocket clip on the Para 3 LW is excellent and I personally like it much better than the short deep carry clip of the bugout. Some people complain about the shape of the Spyderco leaf blades, but the part that sticks up is in the crease of my pocket away from my hand so I don’t really see how it’s an issue.
I now have a para 3 light weight blacked out from blade to bolt. It's the best knife I've ever held it feels like I'm holding a piece of obsidian and a switchblade and a futuristic piece I shouldn't have all in one. It's flawless. It'd be cool if they made a pm2 light weight like the sage 5 lightweight construction.
Hey, I just got my pm3 LW a couple days ago and I have to agree, it’s a great knife and super fun to open. How is yours holding up after several months?
This was pretty helpful for me. Both of those look like a great EDC. First video to really explain the locks for me. I never took to the Spyderco look, but I am warming up to them.
Not a big deal, but the Para 3 lightweight is actually CTS- BD1N. This is better than the standard BD1 steel. I have seen some reviews of this steel and it is quite a bit better than the standard BD1 steel. FWIW.
@@thepugilist4379 Damn thats some bad luck. I have had over 15 Benchmades in over a decade and never had a spring break on me. And I used some as a therapy tool flickering them all day.
I don’t have a Para 3. But my favorite knife I own is a PM2. And I got a Bugout for Christmas. I love my Bugout. But comparing the Bugout to the PM2…I tend to still prefer my PM2. It just feels more solid. The Bugout feels and sounds a bit too plasticy.
Spyderco is the easy choice. I will although more than likely wait for sprint variants of the Para 3 LW. As Spyderco has grown, they have only gotten better. Knife Center please order Para 3 S35VN Brown Lightweight.
I just purchased the Benchmade Bugout. I like them both, but the shape of the Spyderco blade is off putting to me. Sounds silly, but it looks like an alligators head. But that's just me.
I own 2 Bugouts and plan to add the Bailout to the family soon. That said I also own a Para 3 in M390 and I will also be adding the Para 3 lightweight soon also when new stock comes in. Someone said it before: Why choose just add both to your collection.
Both the Benchmade and Spyderco knives are the best quality on the market. You can’t go wrong with either. After watching this comparison, I decided to purchase the Para 3, but with S110V blade steel with G-10 scales. The blade steel availability is the difference between the two designs. Building material matters, but with a corresponding price increase for more premium blade steals and scales.
Benchmade no matter what It’s just a better style and you *cannot* beat an axis lock though the spider has better steel options but the Benchmade has a more all around usability
I’ve never had to return or exchange one of my 6 Spyderco’s. I’ve had to exchange 2 BM’s and sold another 2 due to lackluster for the price. Take it for what it’s worth. I like Benchmade’s designs, but QC has gone downhill, imo.
I have the same Bugout. I’m left-handed and love how ambidextrous it is. That said, I do have some gripes with it. Firstly, I wish it had thumb jumping on the top end of the blade next to the handle. I also really dislike how tough/inflexible the pocket clip is. I’m looking to pull the trigger on the all-black lightweight Para 3. The all-black Para 3 model and the Bugout both fall at the £150 price point here in the UK so it will be interesting to see how they fair over time. Anyway, an interesting video so thank you!
I have both but right now I’m dealing with the wire clip that won’t stay on my Para3 LW. SPYDERCO should use a fastener with a wider head. I’ve got a 3rd party titanium clip on order.
Great video! I like my Delica but it's shiny, hard to close one-handed, and the clip is not deep carry. This P3 Lightweight seems to check all the boxes for me as far as a Delica substitute. Seems like a worthy contender to my Bugout that has monopolizing ALL of my pocket time. I absolutely LOVE that this P3LW does not have a sharpening choil! I think the industry/manufacturers need to really take a hard look at the definition of "Deep Carry". These are "deepish" carry. IMO, the clip needs to extend past the butt of the knife (like the Kershaw Fatback) in order for it to be called Deep Carry. I have heard people rave about wire clips. Why do you think people love them over other more conventional clips?
I’ll mirror what cueball said…the wire clip just has to be experienced to understand…hard to go back once you’ve used it. Personally it’s my go to option on the Spyderco’s. I understand what you mean about “deep carry” but sometimes a knife goes too far in the pocket to make retrieval easy…I feel like the Para 3 LW is deep enough…I’ve never had anyone call me out for carrying a knife (another benefit of the wire clip…does not scream pocket knife clip immediately). I have the Spy 27 steel and love it.
The only Benchmade I own is the 940. Never really had the urge to buy another because it seems like the best choice of all their knives. I have had 5 different Spyderco knives and want several other models that are on my radar. I guess that means I prefer them or maybe they just have better options/more variations.
Handle goes to Para3, Lock goes to Bugout, opener goes to Spyderco (sorry Benchmade), Clip goes to Para3, steel goes to Benchmade, Price points are now a LOT closer, I would like to know if both use washers, ball bearings, or nothing. It is a very tough call, but in the end, you cut with the blade, and the steel advantage gives it to the bugout I think. I'm a big fanboy of both companies.
i felt the same until i walked into a knife store and felt the para 3 in hand(g10) and i was in 😍. the ergonomics on it fills my hand a lot more compared to my bugout's slim profile. i bought the blacked g10 model, modded it with a lynch faded anodized clip and a blue anodized plug for the lanyard hole and i must say 🤤🤤🤤. going to buy this in s110 or wait until they do a maxemet version tanto sprint run 🤤🤤🤤😁😁😁
If only one, the PM3 LW wins for me. I have the mini bugout and I just got the PM3 LW. The PM3 LW is my first Spyderco and it's just such an amazing knife especially for the price compared to the Bugout.
I think this comes down to are you using ur knife a lot then go to the para 3. Other wise go bugout, i personally like the bugout benchmade of the slightly longer blade thinner stock and better steel.
Go with the Spidey. The Bugout looks cool and has good steel but its too thin for real work and not ergonomic friendly. Bugout makes a nice envelope or box opener though. With the Spidey, you don't even have to explain the benefits. It's a spidey and it's ready to work out the box.
a simple mis-understanding blown up by even simpler conspiracy minded individuals ;) Just google the news sources - easily explainable beyond the sound bites.
The Bugout has great steel but in every other way is crap compared to the Para. BM's tiny encapsulated little frame makes the Big good for opening letters and eating food. Hell! The Kershaw Skyline is a better knife than the Bugout at least it has a full frame on one side, a better blade grind and 2.1 ounces! Even bigger and lighter than the Spydie Chapparal!
@@GreenJackal simple is as simple does ;) ... how about a bit of critical thinking -- these weapons would have been destroyed BY LAW regardless ... Benchmade simply helped the blue -- you support the blue don't you? ;) ...
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Which knife are you putting your hard earned dollar on?
Para 3
Para 3
I own a standard para 3 with g10 handles and blue benchmade bugout. Para 3 is my favorite. Never could get use to the axis lock. I also like the grip of para3 better.
Benchmade always. Ranger Green Bugout slimmer, better steel and IMHO Axis is best lock out not saying the strongest that'd be TriAd but the all around best
I own a standard G10 Para3 and the blue Bugout. I like both, they're very useful (for different purposes). Spyderco and Benchmade are my favorite brands. Though, I always find the Benchmade harder to sharpen because they seem to be incapable of shipping a symmetrical edge.
You have successfully succeeded in your marketing by convincing me I need both.
This is rich
Excellent video. I chose them both. One advantage that the Spyderco Para 3 has is that if you really like the knife you can have it with upgraded steel. Both knives have many different options in handle materials. You can really make the knives your own.
Owned a Bugout and loved it, but gave it to my nephew. Have a Delica 4 ZDP-189. Just ordered two PM3 lws. Blacked out with CTS-BD1N and one with CPM-SPY27.
One of my favorite knives is the GRIPTILIAN with the THUMB hole. However, since Benchmade can not use the thumbhole I always go with Spyderco. However, the MANIX 2 lightweight in S110V or Maxamet beats them all - after my pick of the Para 3 which got preempted... Thanks for a GREAT no time wasted review...
I went with the 555 mini griptilian with the hole, one of my favorite blades. Ive been on a BM bender this past year & I just received my first Spyderco, a smallfly 2. Now I'm looking into a Spyderco for my brother. I wanted to get him a BM taggedout for when he goes hunting but something about their blade holes I just love! Ahh so many knives so little money 😆
Para 3 all the way, not just you got a great knife but you also got a fun fidget tool that comes with it....
Yes to both figet and tough as hell🗡🗡🗡
I own quite a few Spyderco knives and like them all but my go to edc is the Bugout, hard to beat for general purpose edc.
had a PM2 and didn’t like how food stuck to the blade since it’s so tall. never had that issue with the bugout, such a great slicer. also the bugout has worse ergos in specific grips, but I find the generic shape preferable for switching between grips and manipulating the knife in general. I also worry about chipping the tip on PM-style spydercos. and the bugout rides in the pocket like no other knife can.
I do prefer the thumb hole over thumb stud, I’ll give that one to spyderco.
I will say it’s probably worth upgrading to the M390 bugout. superior materials and the handle is redesigned with better ergos. also it looks awesome. I’ll prob pick up a para 3 LW too at some point because I do still love spyderco and my PM2 is just a bit too big for edc.
OK.
The best knife guy approach to this "problem" is to get both.
Jes Cuz
My man
I own both but the pm3 is the only one that gets pocket time. Just feels better in my hand.
Just take the para 3 s110v Not heavyweight and very solid, with steel that keeps his edge for a long period of time. The bugout seems like a toy compared to the para 3. But it’s not. It’s also a great choice for edc.
Personally I can’t tell a difference but for me the bench made bugout feels better in my hands and fits well into my bugout bag😂
Just got the Bugout. Love that little knife.
They’re both great knives from great companies. I have a lot of Benchmade knives but for me the Para 3 LW is a huge win over the bugout…probably compares better to the mini bugout, now that it exists. The steel on the bugout is a little better than the Para 3 LW, but they have other steel options for the Para 3 LW which don’t change the price all that much. I have the Spy 27 steel and it holds an edge just as well as any of my S30v knives. The wire pocket clip on the Para 3 LW is excellent and I personally like it much better than the short deep carry clip of the bugout. Some people complain about the shape of the Spyderco leaf blades, but the part that sticks up is in the crease of my pocket away from my hand so I don’t really see how it’s an issue.
I now have a para 3 light weight blacked out from blade to bolt. It's the best knife I've ever held it feels like I'm holding a piece of obsidian and a switchblade and a futuristic piece I shouldn't have all in one. It's flawless.
It'd be cool if they made a pm2 light weight like the sage 5 lightweight construction.
Hey, I just got my pm3 LW a couple days ago and I have to agree, it’s a great knife and super fun to open. How is yours holding up after several months?
@@frogoSwaggins even better than I expected.. it feels like it's melted together and the action is ten fold better after wear
@@jesusofamerica Yeah, I got mine Tuesday and have been practicing opening it hundreds of times already anda it’s just super smooth, I love it!
This was pretty helpful for me. Both of those look like a great EDC. First video to really explain the locks for me. I never took to the Spyderco look, but I am warming up to them.
Spyderdco has better ergonomics in my opinion.
Caught myself a sprint run m390 para 3 lightweight. Probably the best knife I own despite being far from the most expensive
I wish the lightweight P3 had s30v
S30v will chip easier though and is harder to sharpen!
@@andresmiguel2573 s30v it's easier to chip not harder to sharpen
@@eddymaldonado7991 the carbon steel will be even easier to sharpen than s30v
The grey coating doesn’t last long on the benchmade. Spyderco is a much better option
My Para 3 has s90v it’s a beast 👍
Spyderco Para 3.. The Spyderco Icon the best.
I carry the Para 3. Love it
Benchmade Bugout all the way! I like the Para 3 design better, but s30v vs CTS-bd1 is no contest. Also, the Axis lock is the better of the 2.
Not a big deal, but the Para 3 lightweight is actually CTS- BD1N. This is better than the standard BD1 steel. I have seen some reviews of this steel and it is quite a bit better than the standard BD1 steel. FWIW.
Never had a compression lock give on me. I’ve had 2 axis lock springs break. And, that was just fidgeting. Not even real use.
@@thepugilist4379 Damn thats some bad luck. I have had over 15 Benchmades in over a decade and never had a spring break on me. And I used some as a therapy tool flickering them all day.
The spring on my bugout broke on me too. Love the knife so I’m not worried about it. I have both knives. Pick what makes you happy.
Bugout for me
I don’t have a Para 3. But my favorite knife I own is a PM2. And I got a Bugout for Christmas. I love my Bugout. But comparing the Bugout to the PM2…I tend to still prefer my PM2. It just feels more solid. The Bugout feels and sounds a bit too plasticy.
Spyderco is the easy choice. I will although more than likely wait for sprint variants of the Para 3 LW. As Spyderco has grown, they have only gotten better. Knife Center please order Para 3 S35VN Brown Lightweight.
Bugout all day!
I have both knives but I prefer the bugout more because of the longer blade length.
Spyderco Para3 Light weight!!! ^^
Why choose?? Just get both!!!!!
I have PM2 and bugout.
Then choose which one to carry
@@brokcen2748 why not carry both? 😜
I just purchased the Benchmade Bugout. I like them both, but the shape of the Spyderco blade is off putting to me. Sounds silly, but it looks like an alligators head. But that's just me.
I own 2 Bugouts and plan to add the Bailout to the family soon. That said I also own a Para 3 in M390 and I will also be adding the Para 3 lightweight soon also when new stock comes in. Someone said it before: Why choose just add both to your collection.
Up your game,and get a hogue doug ritter mini
Both the Benchmade and Spyderco knives are the best quality on the market. You can’t go wrong with either. After watching this comparison, I decided to purchase the Para 3, but with S110V blade steel with G-10 scales. The blade steel availability is the difference between the two designs. Building material matters, but with a corresponding price increase for more premium blade steals and scales.
Daniel Winkler knives. Spec-ops use his stuff. 700$ folder
Love and own the Bugout, will add the Spyderco Para 3 to my collection. Just the look of the PM3 is a little off puting.
Spyderco all day, every day. I've had one over a year,...I love it Para.3 FYW🗡🗡🗡
Benchmade no matter what It’s just a better style and you *cannot* beat an axis lock though the spider has better steel options but the Benchmade has a more all around usability
I’ve never had to return or exchange one of my 6 Spyderco’s. I’ve had to exchange 2 BM’s and sold another 2 due to lackluster for the price. Take it for what it’s worth. I like Benchmade’s designs, but QC has gone downhill, imo.
I have the Bugout, but looking to get the Para 3 sometime!
How do you like it?
I have the same Bugout. I’m left-handed and love how ambidextrous it is. That said, I do have some gripes with it. Firstly, I wish it had thumb jumping on the top end of the blade next to the handle. I also really dislike how tough/inflexible the pocket clip is. I’m looking to pull the trigger on the all-black lightweight Para 3. The all-black Para 3 model and the Bugout both fall at the £150 price point here in the UK so it will be interesting to see how they fair over time. Anyway, an interesting video so thank you!
I have both but right now I’m dealing with the wire clip that won’t stay on my Para3 LW. SPYDERCO should use a fastener with a wider head. I’ve got a 3rd party titanium clip on order.
Can we have a para 3 LW Salt
Great video! I like my Delica but it's shiny, hard to close one-handed, and the clip is not deep carry. This P3 Lightweight seems to check all the boxes for me as far as a Delica substitute. Seems like a worthy contender to my Bugout that has monopolizing ALL of my pocket time. I absolutely LOVE that this P3LW does not have a sharpening choil! I think the industry/manufacturers need to really take a hard look at the definition of "Deep Carry". These are "deepish" carry. IMO, the clip needs to extend past the butt of the knife (like the Kershaw Fatback) in order for it to be called Deep Carry. I have heard people rave about wire clips. Why do you think people love them over other more conventional clips?
Wire clips slide oh so smoothly into the pocket. They don't catch the lip of the pocket because if their round shape.
Finally someone who doesnt like sharpening choils either. When cutting plastic wrap of pallets, sharpening choils snag a lot.
@@thaknobodi yes! Ugh, hate it! Everything gets caught in there especially rope, twine, etc. Don't even get me started on plastic 🤬
I’ll mirror what cueball said…the wire clip just has to be experienced to understand…hard to go back once you’ve used it. Personally it’s my go to option on the Spyderco’s. I understand what you mean about “deep carry” but sometimes a knife goes too far in the pocket to make retrieval easy…I feel like the Para 3 LW is deep enough…I’ve never had anyone call me out for carrying a knife (another benefit of the wire clip…does not scream pocket knife clip immediately). I have the Spy 27 steel and love it.
The only Benchmade I own is the 940. Never really had the urge to buy another because it seems like the best choice of all their knives. I have had 5 different Spyderco knives and want several other models that are on my radar. I guess that means I prefer them or maybe they just have better options/more variations.
Handle goes to Para3, Lock goes to Bugout, opener goes to Spyderco (sorry Benchmade), Clip goes to Para3, steel goes to Benchmade, Price points are now a LOT closer, I would like to know if both use washers, ball bearings, or nothing. It is a very tough call, but in the end, you cut with the blade, and the steel advantage gives it to the bugout I think. I'm a big fanboy of both companies.
Bugout is my EDC choice right now, and have several other Benchmades. Just don't like the look of the Spydeco's.
i felt the same until i walked into a knife store and felt the para 3 in hand(g10) and i was in 😍. the ergonomics on it fills my hand a lot more compared to my bugout's slim profile. i bought the blacked g10 model, modded it with a lynch faded anodized clip and a blue anodized plug for the lanyard hole and i must say 🤤🤤🤤. going to buy this in s110 or wait until they do a maxemet version tanto sprint run 🤤🤤🤤😁😁😁
I own and love both
If you had to pick which would you want.
I got the bugout
If only one, the PM3 LW wins for me. I have the mini bugout and I just got the PM3 LW. The PM3 LW is my first Spyderco and it's just such an amazing knife especially for the price compared to the Bugout.
What about the Bechmade Bailout
Bigger knife than those 2.
Just like in full size,the hogue mini ritter rules
Only one possible answer the buyout. The para 3 has nothing I would want in a knife.
Para3 for suuuure
Para 3 rules
Para 3 lightweight!
Need para 2 lightweight!
I got both
Grip on the para 3 lw is trash. I have the native 5 lw and its 10x grippier.
Both links go to the bugout, none for the Spyderco
If you don't buy both, you will think about it for the rest of your life.
Hi, what and sharpening angle of the spyderco para 3 with bd1n steel please thank you
I use 18 myself it works really well I think.
I think this comes down to are you using ur knife a lot then go to the para 3. Other wise go bugout, i personally like the bugout benchmade of the slightly longer blade thinner stock and better steel.
Go with the Spidey. The Bugout looks cool and has good steel but its too thin for real work and not ergonomic friendly. Bugout makes a nice envelope or box opener though. With the Spidey, you don't even have to explain the benefits. It's a spidey and it's ready to work out the box.
Which knife won?
Never liked the bug out. It felt cheap and not dependable.
I'll take the p3 in the non-LW version. Same price as the bugout but just a better knife overall.
Minute 2:10 the spy deco is now more expensive. 😮
Spyderco wins agains any other company in my collection. And to me bugout is not without bugs. So para3 wins for me
Both!
Benchmade Bugout all the way. Never been a fan of the look of Spyderco knives, how ever Spyderco wins in the Steel options.
BD1N beats s30v or s90v? on what planet?
@@f1fork I ment in regards to all the different steels they use in their knives. Didnt mean the steel in this particular video.
I would buy the Spyderco. I like the opening device better, and the wire clip too. Plus Benchmade is anti gun!!!
I did not know BENCHMADE hated guns. Like 2013 Sec. of State JOHN KERRY signed with his United Nations anti-gun treaty that TRUMP just TRUMPED...
Quality and price would lead to the Spyderco every time!!
My first and only knife I own is the Benchmade 940. So, Benchmade I guess lol.
I have both
which one do you prefer? im going to buy one of these 2
Both
Bug out for me.
Spyderco PM3L 100%
Bug out all day just cause of their warranty.
Spyderco has a good warranty too
Benchmade all the way better looks, better steel, better warranty.
Look at it this way if you don't like the para 3 Benchmade will let u cut it up at there factory 😁
a simple mis-understanding blown up by even simpler conspiracy minded individuals ;) Just google the news sources - easily explainable beyond the sound bites.
ive got both poor bois
I’d go Para 3 non-lightweight version vs. the bugout. Both are great knives but I’m not really a fan of Spyderco’s FRN scales.
Spyderco over Benchmade at any time.
I will never buy a bugout just get a pm2 and scales. Make sure it's American.
Bm griptilian best edc
The Bugout has great steel but in every other way is crap compared to the Para. BM's tiny encapsulated little frame makes the Big good for opening letters and eating food. Hell! The Kershaw Skyline is a better knife than the Bugout at least it has a full frame on one side, a better blade grind and 2.1 ounces! Even bigger and lighter than the Spydie Chapparal!
Para 3 by far
Probably the Para3 I have never even held a Benchmade I’ve had countless Spidercos
Spyderco all day everyday..... Benchmade good knifes but not my style.
para 3 win
Para 3 without even thinking about it.
Spyderco co!! All day!!
Not even a debate...Para 3 is Infinitely better. Benchmade is overpriced garbage.
I'm gonna get a lot of hate but imma say it. Spiderco always mad ugly.
Boycott Benchmade!
GreenJackal why?
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@@GreenJackal simple is as simple does ;) ... how about a bit of critical thinking -- these weapons would have been destroyed BY LAW regardless ... Benchmade simply helped the blue -- you support the blue don't you? ;) ...
Benchmade is overpriced overhyped and oversold to fanboys
I have absolutely no good reason, but I hate Spyderco. Benchmade is the the better knife, and only slightly more expensive.
Both knives are overpriced. Buy Cold Steel.
Now! Or else I'll put meat in your boots!🦑