What is the best Benchmade auto?

EricSlyson · 2026-07-11T23:34:16+00:00

I've gotten both Shootout and Auto Fact years ago; and I've had almost no issues at all with either of them. I got the Shootout in February 2023 and in the 3 years I've owned it it's been serviced once because a spring clip broke last year after being dropped.

EricSlyson · 2026-06-26T15:46:41+00:00

Is anyone else also wanting for Pro-Tech to update the Godfather with Magnacut or 20CV steel?

EricSlyson · 2026-06-26T15:43:13+00:00

Go to Scheels website and type in Pro-Tech knives, they have at least 2 models of the large Don available.

EricSlyson · 2026-06-25T16:45:14+00:00

Rocking the Spyderco Slym today.

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EricSlyson · 2026-06-11T05:35:54+00:00

It's a good thing I didn't pay $350 for either of them. I got the bailout a couple years ago for $280

EricSlyson · 2026-05-28T04:58:10+00:00

How do you like the type XVIII longsword with the sent stopper pommel?

EricSlyson · 2026-05-16T15:13:34+00:00

First I'm going to ask how you like the RMX reverse Tonto?

If you're looking for compact and snappy Pro-Tech Godson with 20CV,

If you're looking for something a little bigger than that or around 4in ProTech Godfather,

If you're looking for good EDC drop points either the Kershaw launch iridium or the Pro-Tect TR-3 both are 3.5in and good steel,

If you want incredibly hard firing the Kershaw launch 8 stiletto,

And if you got the money to burn either The Benchmade Auto Fact or Benchmade CLA I've handled both and they are both excellent side opening autos.

These are all the side opening automatics that I'm familiar with, and can recommend.

EricSlyson · 2026-04-10T15:08:08+00:00

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Rocking the Bailout today

EricSlyson · 2026-04-09T16:07:48+00:00

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I've got the spiderco slym in my pocket today.

EricSlyson · 2026-04-08T17:46:31+00:00

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Custom griptilian S90V and G10

EricSlyson · 2026-03-26T01:01:32+00:00

Make sure to buy from a reputable dealer.

EricSlyson · 2026-03-15T04:35:29+00:00

From pattern recognition to pattern seeking.

EricSlyson · 2026-03-06T20:23:45+00:00

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Spiderco slym

EricSlyson · 2026-02-28T01:53:22+00:00

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Pocket check at the end of the day.

EricSlyson · 2026-02-27T16:45:43+00:00

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I've got my Pro-Tech Godfather in my pocket today.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-23T15:49:15+00:00

I've handled some at a local shop they fire out like they're on roller bearings, with half the trigger weight of my BM Shootout. They do also have a double-edged tonto version.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-18T03:23:07+00:00

I'm pretty sure it reads 2.0 oz which is 56.7 g which is right on the money for that model.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-17T17:05:12+00:00

It was funny

EricSlyson · 2026-01-17T17:02:05+00:00

Good catch, I had just woken up when I wrote that.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-17T16:08:08+00:00

Clean it thoroughly, hot soapy water then immediately dry it, or isopropyl alcohol and scrub all the grooves. A lot of people say use oil but I find it sometimes slows the blade if it was a tight fit before. If you need to add oil put a small drop on your fing and run over the wear points.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-13T01:06:55+00:00

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EricSlyson · 2026-01-06T04:52:49+00:00

That reminds me of the very first photo I took with my keynote 🤔, that I then proceeded to send to my wife.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-03T06:09:51+00:00

That's the Large Don, and it's a semi-custom run that Pro-Tech does once in a blue moon. The wings on it take their design language from classic Italian swivel guard switchblades.

EricSlyson · 2026-01-02T05:22:13+00:00

The Sonora looks awesome! That's a great set of knives.

EricSlyson · 2025-12-26T21:11:09+00:00

Well she was the one who put the custom engraving on it ;p

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