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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:31:05 PM EDT
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Quoted: Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:34:53 PM EDT
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OTF's are a novelty. Might as well spend the money on this: 
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:35:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have an Infidel and it is a POS, I don't know anything about the Pagan but I will say BM side autos are rock solid but their OTF offerings are shit IMHO. For OTF I would go Microtech, much better knife. Overall, BM is my favorite knife but their OTFs are awful. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:39:45 PM EDT
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Wow! I just assumed Benchmade OTFs would be on par with their side autos. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300. They're OK but Microtechs are just better. Ultratech costs less than an Infidel too, even after BM's significant LE/mil discount. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:39:52 PM EDT
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Wow! I just assumed Benchmade OTFs would be on par with their side autos. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300. 
Get an Adamas out the side... |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:42:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow! I just assumed Benchmade OTFs would be on par with their side autos. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300. They are not even close. If you want OTF you want MT. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:42:40 PM EDT
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I like my infidels better than my microtech otf. My benchmades actually work.
For serious use get a side opener. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:43:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300.  http://youtu.be/StXvswf2_rEGet an Adamas out the side...  |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:43:48 PM EDT
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I'd probably roll with the pagan. D2 sucks to sharpen.
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:44:02 PM EDT
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Pagan
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:51:35 PM EDT
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O.P. .... I have 2 microtech ultratech's and while they are some cool knife's ....
The Auto Benchmade Adamas is bad ass & the Auto Benchmade Rift is by far MY favorite Benchmade. Check out the Rift if you can ! |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 7:55:38 PM EDT
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Already have an Adamas auto. If PA would let me carry it, I'd have one too. I have a regular Adamas and that knife is a beast. It was my first Benchmade and it certainly made an impression on this ZT fanboy. About Microtech? Here's my experience with them so far: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1730810_Microtech_Knives_customer_service___What_am_I_in_for_.html Not awesome. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:01:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: O.P. .... I have 2 microtech ultratech's and while they are some cool knife's .... The Auto Benchmade Adamas is bad ass & the Auto Benchmade Rift is by far MY favorite Benchmade. Check out the Rift if you can ! The Adamas seems nice. I might try one later this year. If they had an auto contigo I would buy it. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:05:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like my infidels better than my microtech otf. My benchmades actually work. For serious use get a side opener. I DO agree with a getting a side opener for serious use. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:06:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If PA would let me carry it, I'd have one too. I have a regular Adamas and that knife is a beast. It was my first Benchmade and it certainly made an impression on this ZT fanboy. About Microtech? Here's my experience with them so far: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1730810_Microtech_Knives_customer_service___What_am_I_in_for_.html Not awesome. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Already have an Adamas auto. If PA would let me carry it, I'd have one too. I have a regular Adamas and that knife is a beast. It was my first Benchmade and it certainly made an impression on this ZT fanboy. About Microtech? Here's my experience with them so far: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1730810_Microtech_Knives_customer_service___What_am_I_in_for_.html Not awesome. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:08:01 PM EDT
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I have carried the side auto Benchmades for years.
AFO-II Drop Point That is a good knife but still big if you work in an office for EDC. I just bought this, Zero Tolerance 0770CF Carbon Fiber Which I am blown away how solid yet light, 3 oz. which is great for me for EDC. Skip the Benchmade OTF knives for that kind of money if you want Auto go side auto |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:14:35 PM EDT
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Get the AFOII and don't look back.
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:30:16 PM EDT
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Narrowed it down to either the Benchmade 3320 Pagan ($238) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3320 or Benchmade 3300 Infidel ($258) http://www.benchmade.com/products/3300. I am happy with my infidel it is a single edge version w/ s30v blade now discontinued still a novelty even with a more useful blade design. Of course only paying $185 for it makes me happy with it. I am however rather disappointed the Impel I bought. Nice knife great size but the safety broke off after 3 days of carrying it. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:37:11 PM EDT
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O.P. .... I have 2 microtech ultratech's and while they are some cool knife's .... The Auto Benchmade Adamas is bad ass & the Auto Benchmade Rift is by far MY favorite Benchmade. Check out the Rift if you can ! I like my rift. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:40:19 PM EDT
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Where did you find them so cheap?
Even with the LE discount, that is significantly less |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:52:06 PM EDT
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In my experience, the Infidels were not good. My four buddies and I got them, and (IIRC) three of them shredded inside and had to go back. Pure crap - at least the first generation of them was.
As far as that paper test, it doesn't prove anything. The first blade had a tanto profile. So, after the first 1/2 inch or so, the blade is straight and it just glides through the paper after being cut to that profile. The infidel had a tapered, double-edge profile. That means that the blade constantly had to cut more and more paper, which slowed it down and stopped it. The real test of an OTF, and I've had several, is a consistent lockup with little to no play, and a consistent close. Microtech OTFs have a very refined mechanism and are top notch. |
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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:59:04 PM EDT
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I carry a ultratech for a edc knife but i have zero use for a utility type knife. If i need one, ive got a gerber lmf in the truck. My edc knives are used for cutting boxes. For my tactical neckbeard edc loadout, its a auto adamas.
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Posted: 4/9/2015 9:18:40 PM EDT
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Where did you find them so cheap? Even with the LE discount, that is significantly less If that is for me there is a dealer that hits gun shows in my area that loves to sell close to cost. I usually only go to gun shows to see if he is there and what he has. I have picked up quite a few Benchmades and ZTs for a song. |
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Posted: 4/10/2015 8:01:25 AM EDT
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Thanks for the inputs guys.
I'm now looking at the Auto Rift very hard.  ETA: Went ahead and ordered one in satin finish. |
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Posted: 4/10/2015 9:20:37 AM EDT
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Very nice, great knife.
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Posted: 4/10/2015 9:49:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Very nice, great knife. |
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Posted: 4/10/2015 11:49:33 AM EDT
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Thanks. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Very nice, great knife. Sexy: 
I assume that's the one... |
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Posted: 4/10/2015 11:55:59 AM EDT
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I've been Jones'n for a Microtech Troodon for awhile now.
This thread almost got me to pull the trigger on one. 
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Posted: 4/10/2015 1:16:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Very nice, great knife. Sexy: https://www.finercutlery.com/imagefile/DSC09118.JPG I assume that's the one... |
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Posted: 4/10/2015 1:18:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've been Jones'n for a Microtech Troodon for awhile now. This thread almost got me to pull the trigger on one.  |
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