Though they both have their strengths – I like the 945 for how slim it is.
VV935
I’m probably in the minority but I can’t stand the handle to blade ratio of the Para 3 and PM2. Or most Spydercos really. So I have to go with the 945, even though I’ve had a bad omega spring experience. Only on 1 of 3 Benchmades I own, but still.
knife_go_live
Para3 all day, not even close..
More slicey, more efficient blade shape, easier to open with gloves on, better ergonomics, stronger lock, no springs to break, easier to maintain & service, seemingly endless options for customization & aftermarket support, & the list goes on…
Terminal_Swamp_ass
Spyderco 100% for me
ikeyg
I’d love the 945 if the liners weren’t blue. Triple black for me.
lordwotton77
Para2
mrRabblerouser
Para 3 without a doubt
knivesinbutt
I’d buy a Byrd over a Benchmade so I’ll go Para 3.
Tyler_978
I’d take the para 3 over the benchmade in my opinion
EthicalViper
Sage 5
dluvn
That compression lock is king for me. It just makes sense – easy to use one handed, easy to use with gloves on, no fingers in the path of the blade, strong, out of the way. Perfection.
daemons-and-dust
Never had the Para, but I love my benchmade 945
B-Sheppard
Damn this is a hard one! I have had a 940 in my carry rotation since the late 90’s. But the Paramilitary 2 and Para 3 are some of my favorites.
I’ll say equal love from me but for different purposes.
Internal_Resist7629
Para 3.
C_Koby
Spydiho
GucciGlocc
Para 3 but get the MXG clip with the lanyard cutout, they have it blacked out too
Callsign_Wumbo
I’m a sucker for the axis lock, but for the price I think you’re getting a better knife with the spidey
89foxrod
Spyderco
Haikubo
If you’re buttering bread, go with the 945. For everything else, Para 3.
Harriso22shots
Para 3 all the way. Especially In Maxamet 😀
Iate22Pears
In the sub 200 range i dont think anything really can stand toe to toe with para 3/2
NitrogenEyes
The only negative about the Para 3 is that they don’t have a sharpening choil. I’m going to add one to mine soon
blindsmell
Para 3 FTW!
Pestelence2020
Spyderco > bm
mallgrabmongopush
Para 3 by a mile. Thinner behind the edge, better ergonomics, and no omega spring.
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If I could only keep one, para 3.
Though they both have their strengths – I like the 945 for how slim it is.
I’m probably in the minority but I can’t stand the handle to blade ratio of the Para 3 and PM2. Or most Spydercos really. So I have to go with the 945, even though I’ve had a bad omega spring experience. Only on 1 of 3 Benchmades I own, but still.
Para3 all day, not even close..
More slicey, more efficient blade shape, easier to open with gloves on, better ergonomics, stronger lock, no springs to break, easier to maintain & service, seemingly endless options for customization & aftermarket support, & the list goes on…
Spyderco 100% for me
I’d love the 945 if the liners weren’t blue. Triple black for me.
Para2
Para 3 without a doubt
I’d buy a Byrd over a Benchmade so I’ll go Para 3.
I’d take the para 3 over the benchmade in my opinion
Sage 5
That compression lock is king for me. It just makes sense – easy to use one handed, easy to use with gloves on, no fingers in the path of the blade, strong, out of the way. Perfection.
Never had the Para, but I love my benchmade 945
Damn this is a hard one! I have had a 940 in my carry rotation since the late 90’s. But the Paramilitary 2 and Para 3 are some of my favorites.
I’ll say equal love from me but for different purposes.
Para 3.
Spydiho
Para 3 but get the MXG clip with the lanyard cutout, they have it blacked out too
I’m a sucker for the axis lock, but for the price I think you’re getting a better knife with the spidey
Spyderco
If you’re buttering bread, go with the 945. For everything else, Para 3.
Para 3 all the way. Especially In Maxamet 😀
In the sub 200 range i dont think anything really can stand toe to toe with para 3/2
The only negative about the Para 3 is that they don’t have a sharpening choil. I’m going to add one to mine soon
Para 3 FTW!
Spyderco > bm
Para 3 by a mile. Thinner behind the edge, better ergonomics, and no omega spring.
Para 3 for sureee
Para 3… Can’t trust Benchmade anymore.
In pocket: 945
In hand: Para 3
😜
I just replaced my 945 with a para 3.
The Para 3. I Love mine!