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Which do you like better? Spyderco para 3 or Benchmade 945?


Which do you like better? Spyderco para 3 or Benchmade 945?

by zmwright87

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30 Comments

  1. Custom_Fish

    If I could only keep one, para 3.

    Though they both have their strengths – I like the 945 for how slim it is.

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

  5. ikeyg

    I’d love the 945 if the liners weren’t blue. Triple black for me.

  8. knivesinbutt

    I’d buy a Byrd over a Benchmade so I’ll go Para 3.

  9. Tyler_978

    I’d take the para 3 over the benchmade in my opinion

  11. 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.

  12. daemons-and-dust

    Never had the Para, but I love my benchmade 945

  13. 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.

  16. GucciGlocc

    Para 3 but get the MXG clip with the lanyard cutout, they have it blacked out too

  17. 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

  19. Haikubo

    If you’re buttering bread, go with the 945. For everything else, Para 3.

  20. Harriso22shots

    Para 3 all the way. Especially In Maxamet 😀

  21. Iate22Pears

    In the sub 200 range i dont think anything really can stand toe to toe with para 3/2

  22. 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

  25. mallgrabmongopush

    Para 3 by a mile. Thinner behind the edge, better ergonomics, and no omega spring.

  27. Mean_Unit_71

    Para 3… Can’t trust Benchmade anymore.

  29. TheBeardedLegend

    I just replaced my 945 with a para 3.

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