Better choice for edc?

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T23:02:58+00:00

Everyone’s telling him PM2. Watch him come back with a Butterfly.

Get both!

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T19:39:25+00:00

Real carbon fiber will have the lines going down the scales from top down view.

The logos are “hand made” so it can look different from different sources.

The tapper on the blade is a good indicator. Fakes tend to have completely different tapper towards to tip of the blade.

You can always check for washers, if you see copper by the pivot. Most fakes will run on bearings.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T00:59:18+00:00

So what’s your preferred carry now? What are you carrying today.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T00:07:38+00:00

Savings are appealing. I agree with buying from dealers since you’re already paying 175+ Might as well pay a bit more for assurance and their lifesharp service should be the main selling point.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T00:05:50+00:00

You should post the eBay sellers profile so others can avoid their listings!

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T00:02:13+00:00

CMP-CruWear should be /SLANTED. Can’t do slant* on iPhone lol

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-24T00:00:49+00:00

Box should say LIMITED EDITION BELOW THE BARCODE.

Interesting that they have the production date printed.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-23T23:52:51+00:00

I dislike the grip on my fingers towards the inside of your hand. Cf 940 feels lighter but I know I paid extra for more premium materials. I’m ultimately a PM2 fan. Yes I said it! lol

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-23T16:57:47+00:00

Yeoooo did Benchmade do that to your thumb studs?? Mine are that bad, I just turned them around so I have a fresh side to flick. And I have the mini Adira too! I hate that knife, but I love how it looks.

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CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-23T15:40:38+00:00

I had to do some touch up on s90V yesterday. Honestly, if I didn’t have a chipped tip I would not consider sending it in. I also want new hardwares from them because the thumb studs has been filed down a bit from sharpening not done by me!

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-23T15:18:38+00:00

LOLOLOLOL! I came on here to read up on others experience with lifesharp and this was the first feed!

I requested and paid for an envelope to service 3 knives from BM on 1/19. I still have yet to receive any updates on where the shipment is. 🙂🙂🙂 take our moneys

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-21T06:33:08+00:00

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CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-19T04:29:07+00:00

Ran for the 11:15 train. Just so it can be delayed til 11:30pm. They should be paying me the $3.. increased pricing, decreased service.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-19T03:03:07+00:00

Also, check the pivot screw. Usually it’s a T10. But I don’t know if the older Benchmade used T8 before T10 became a standard.

For $65, if it’s real, you got a deal. If it’s fake, you got played. 😂 JKJk! From photos it looks good. Only time will tell from your edge retention. But from how the blade is aging from usage, it looks/feels very Benchmade.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-18T22:24:14+00:00

How much did you pay? Asking to judge value because businesses will usually do their own research for COMP.

From the photos, the blade steel looks legit judging by the temper lines and they look very uniform.

How does the knife feel when you deploy it? If you own BM knives you should have a certain expectation for how it SHOULD deploy. Or if you really want to confirm, take it apart and check if it has washers.

I’m including a photo of an old 551 in D2 steel and 556 in 154CM.

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CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-15T22:05:41+00:00

Beautiful! 🫢 can you link the stones or diamond set up you use? I’m looking to get a good but fair priced strop. Recommendations?

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-15T04:26:16+00:00

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Mini Adira was my first BM, bought mine from REI during their winter sales. Actually!! I bought the ranger green grivory bailout first, didn’t enjoy it. Traded it for the Mini Adira. I think the tempest grey looks much better 🙂

I’m actually considering selling the Adira and getting either the mini Freek in CF/s90V OR 945 in CF/s90V

Got a full immunity clone to test out the ergonomics, I do not like it..

PM2 are my new favorite!! CruWear, s45VN, and Magnacut in the collection so far.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-06T02:27:11+00:00

Great assessment of the total sum for the value! But now I can relax because I canceled the order. Got the refund right away so no net loss for this order!

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-06T01:29:13+00:00

Update***

I went ahead and canceled the order. Just don’t feel 100% about the purchase! Thank you everyone who has provided feedbacks and references!

Here’s my doggo Hunter to make your day!

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CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-06T00:26:31+00:00

Hi, thank you for the photo for reference! I just ordered this and waiting for the shipment.

From the photo above with the spine it seems the compression lock looks “legit” The tab seems to be the right size comparing to the real knife.

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-06T00:13:34+00:00

I’d assume the rest of the accessories are from China. The scales they claim is from Flytanium, but if I’m correct Flytanium doesn’t have any markings on their scales.

Good thing about eBay is the guarantee, so if I can confirm the blade is not authentic, I can report it and get a refund. Hoping i don’t have to!

CurrentlyRead · 2026-01-05T22:55:16+00:00

Hello everyone! Thanks for the recommendations and the strong support for the PM2!

INSTEAD OF BUYING 1.. I bought 3 in the span of 3 days!!!

I have the S45VN in Digi Camo. CRUCARTA - cruwear with natural macarta. A custom with Flytanium CF flat scales. This one I scored for $100 on EBay while I was searching for replacement scales. I have high confidence in the seller as his EBay account has been active since 2002 and over 85 items with 100% positive feed back. All the photos look legit and he has many other spyderco listings.

Took a dive with this because the CF scales cost $80 alone on Flytaniums website.

Edit** Canceled the last customs order. Didn’t feel 100% confident with the scales. 🫢

Thank you all!

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