Spyderco vs. Benchmade?

[WhiteWillie]

Okay, this ought to get the blood flowing. I have lots of Benchmades and five Spydies. Both companies seem to make great knives. Would you guys say that generally the two companies produce products of similar quality, fit and finish? If not, what differences do you see?

As I think about the few flaws I've found in my Benchmades, I can remember a liner lock that seemed well worn when I got the knife new but, other than that, I've had no complaints.

Of the five Spydies I have, they all seem pefect. How they'll perform over time, of course, remains to be seen but, so far so good.

[Lockback]

WhiteWillie,

You might run a search to see some of the old threads on this, and related topics.

In the past, the responses have been akin to one I observed in a fireworks store when a man strolled in smoking a cigar...

[jaislandboy]

[WhiteWillie]

Sorry, I didn't realize this was a well worn topic.

[TazKristi]

How about we say "all good, just different" and leave it at that.

Kristi

[Alteran]

^^ I can agree with that.

I read the title and I just think. "Not this again." It's a common sentiment here, at least you know now.

[Fred Sanford]

How about Peanut Butter and Jelly vs. Peanut Butter and Honey instead?

That will be a much better conversation. :)

[cobrajoe]

How about Peanut Butter and Jelly vs. Peanut Butter and Honey instead?

That will be a much better conversation. :)

Personally, I think jelly is a better companion to peanut butter. I do love honey though, it tastes delcious on buttered toast, cheerios, or many other things.

And I think you're right, This is a more productive discussion :D

[Alteran]

You know, I've never been one for jelly. I like plain PB on a toasted English muffin.

[Brad S.]

How about Peanut Butter and Jelly vs. Peanut Butter and Honey instead?

That will be a much better conversation. :)

I like this one better as well. Its far cheaper to compare :D

[Alteran]

And anyone can be a custom maker!

[Brad S.]

And anyone can be a custom maker!

You... You make an excellent point!! I think I'll go design one now. Maybe make 3 or 4 prototypes

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: There are several Benchmade knives I'd like to buy but I find the company to be without integrity or honor. My money goes to Spyderco because I believe in and respect both the company and Sal. :spyder:

[araneae]

I like honey on an english muffin or a biscuit, but never tried mingling it with PB. I don't see how it could be bad though. I'd try it, but my honey has gone all crystalized...

[SimpleIsGood229]

For me, honey compliments peanut butter better than jelly. Of course, it depends on what jelly you're talking about. Also, the style of peanut butter matters too.

Chunky peanut butter (with its larger, more numerous carbides) demands a very precise heat treatment for optimum performance and taste. I find the higher-carbide count peanut butters to work well with tougher, more abrasive breads like English muffins and sourdough. However, when bit off, they tend to leave a somewhat toothier edge between the slices of bread, compared to the finer grained peanut butters. The finer grained peanut butter seems to work well on sofer, less abrasive breads, like plain-jane white or wheat. I think that the 7-grain type breads push the limit of this class of peanut butter, however. The finer grained peanut butters seem to keep a relatively smooth bitten-off edge between the bread slices.

So as Sal says, "All good, just different." :D

[WhiteWillie]

Okay, okay, I get it.

For the record, I really like cream cheese and jelly on toast.

Hmmm!

[araneae]

I totally forgot, I have this excellent White chocolate peanut butter, made by Peanut Butter & Co. Great stuff, excellent with blueberry preserves. Maybe I'll try it with honey, :p

[Will V.]

I take orange marmalade with my peanut butter. :D

I use all-natural peanut butter, either Trader Joe's or Smuckers. There are many brands of orange marmalade, but I avoid high fructose corn syrup, so I usually have to buy something imported from Europe, usually England or France. Dundee marmalade is good. I also have to be careful about the bread, so much bread has high fructose corn syrup in it.

[SimpleIsGood229]

Okay, okay, I get it.

Hey, it's cool! Joking around in a thread such as this, once the original poster ''gets'' it, is our (Spyderknuts) way of saying it's all cool :cool:

For the record, I really like cream cheese and jelly on toast.

Hmmm!

Now we're talkin'!

[markg]

Honey is for sissies...

Grape Jelly is what made this country great!

That and free cheese give-aways...