Which knife are you putting your hard earned dollar on?

You have successfully succeeded in your marketing by convincing me I need both.

Owned a Bugout and loved it, but gave it to my nephew. Have a Delica 4 ZDP-189. Just ordered two PM3 lws. Blacked out with CTS-BD1N and one with CPM-SPY27.

Excellent video. I chose them both. One advantage that the Spyderco Para 3 has is that if you really like the knife you can have it with upgraded steel. Both knives have many different options in handle materials. You can really make the knives your own.

I own quite a few Spyderco knives and like them all but my go to edc is the Bugout, hard to beat for general purpose edc.

OK. The best knife guy approach to this "problem" is to get both. Jes Cuz

Just got the Bugout. Love that little knife.

One of my favorite knives is the GRIPTILIAN with the THUMB hole. However, since Benchmade can not use the thumbhole I always go with Spyderco. However, the MANIX 2 lightweight in S110V or Maxamet beats them all - after my pick of the Para 3 which got preempted... Thanks for a GREAT no time wasted review...

I own both but the pm3 is the only one that gets pocket time. Just feels better in my hand.

This was pretty helpful for me. Both of those look like a great EDC. First video to really explain the locks for me. I never took to the Spyderco look, but I am warming up to them.

Para 3 all the way, not just you got a great knife but you also got a fun fidget tool that comes with it....

had a PM2 and didn’t like how food stuck to the blade since it’s so tall. never had that issue with the bugout, such a great slicer. also the bugout has worse ergos in specific grips, but I find the generic shape preferable for switching between grips and manipulating the knife in general. I also worry about chipping the tip on PM-style spydercos. and the bugout rides in the pocket like no other knife can. I do prefer the thumb hole over thumb stud, I’ll give that one to spyderco. I will say it’s probably worth upgrading to the M390 bugout. superior materials and the handle is redesigned with better ergos. also it looks awesome. I’ll prob pick up a para 3 LW too at some point because I do still love spyderco and my PM2 is just a bit too big for edc.

I carry the Para 3. Love it

Caught myself a sprint run m390 para 3 lightweight. Probably the best knife I own despite being far from the most expensive

They’re both great knives from great companies. I have a lot of Benchmade knives but for me the Para 3 LW is a huge win over the bugout…probably compares better to the mini bugout, now that it exists. The steel on the bugout is a little better than the Para 3 LW, but they have other steel options for the Para 3 LW which don’t change the price all that much. I have the Spy 27 steel and it holds an edge just as well as any of my S30v knives. The wire pocket clip on the Para 3 LW is excellent and I personally like it much better than the short deep carry clip of the bugout. Some people complain about the shape of the Spyderco leaf blades, but the part that sticks up is in the crease of my pocket away from my hand so I don’t really see how it’s an issue.

Spyderco Para 3.. The Spyderco Icon the best.

Just take the para 3 s110v Not heavyweight and very solid, with steel that keeps his edge for a long period of time. The bugout seems like a toy compared to the para 3. But it’s not. It’s also a great choice for edc.

I have the same Bugout. I’m left-handed and love how ambidextrous it is. That said, I do have some gripes with it. Firstly, I wish it had thumb jumping on the top end of the blade next to the handle. I also really dislike how tough/inflexible the pocket clip is. I’m looking to pull the trigger on the all-black lightweight Para 3. The all-black Para 3 model and the Bugout both fall at the £150 price point here in the UK so it will be interesting to see how they fair over time. Anyway, an interesting video so thank you!

Spyderco Para3 Light weight!!! ^^

I wish the lightweight P3 had s30v

I have both but right now I’m dealing with the wire clip that won’t stay on my Para3 LW. SPYDERCO should use a fastener with a wider head. I’ve got a 3rd party titanium clip on order.

The only Benchmade I own is the 940. Never really had the urge to buy another because it seems like the best choice of all their knives. I have had 5 different Spyderco knives and want several other models that are on my radar. I guess that means I prefer them or maybe they just have better options/more variations.

Bugout all day!

Spyderco is the easy choice. I will although more than likely wait for sprint variants of the Para 3 LW. As Spyderco has grown, they have only gotten better. Knife Center please order Para 3 S35VN Brown Lightweight.

I own and love both

I have both knives but I prefer the bugout more because of the longer blade length.

I don’t have a Para 3. But my favorite knife I own is a PM2. And I got a Bugout for Christmas. I love my Bugout. But comparing the Bugout to the PM2…I tend to still prefer my PM2. It just feels more solid. The Bugout feels and sounds a bit too plasticy.

Love and own the Bugout, will add the Spyderco Para 3 to my collection. Just the look of the PM3 is a little off puting.

Bugout for me

I now have a para 3 light weight blacked out from blade to bolt. It's the best knife I've ever held it feels like I'm holding a piece of obsidian and a switchblade and a futuristic piece I shouldn't have all in one. It's flawless. It'd be cool if they made a pm2 light weight like the sage 5 lightweight construction.

Can we have a para 3 LW Salt

I have the Bugout, but looking to get the Para 3 sometime!

Benchmade no matter what It’s just a better style and you *cannot* beat an axis lock though the spider has better steel options but the Benchmade has a more all around usability

I just purchased the Benchmade Bugout. I like them both, but the shape of the Spyderco blade is off putting to me. Sounds silly, but it looks like an alligators head. But that's just me.

I got both

Both!

Which knife won?

Why choose?? Just get both!!!!!

Benchmade Bugout all the way! I like the Para 3 design better, but s30v vs CTS-bd1 is no contest. Also, the Axis lock is the better of the 2.

I got the bugout

Hi, what and sharpening angle of the spyderco para 3 with bd1n steel please thank you

I own 2 Bugouts and plan to add the Bailout to the family soon. That said I also own a Para 3 in M390 and I will also be adding the Para 3 lightweight soon also when new stock comes in. Someone said it before: Why choose just add both to your collection.

Both the Benchmade and Spyderco knives are the best quality on the market. You can’t go wrong with either. After watching this comparison, I decided to purchase the Para 3, but with S110V blade steel with G-10 scales. The blade steel availability is the difference between the two designs. Building material matters, but with a corresponding price increase for more premium blade steals and scales.

Spyderco all day, every day. I've had one over a year,...I love it Para.3 FYW🗡🗡🗡

Just like in full size,the hogue mini ritter rules

If you don't buy both, you will think about it for the rest of your life.

What about the Bechmade Bailout

Both

Both links go to the bugout, none for the Spyderco

Para 3 lightweight!

Need para 2 lightweight!

Great video! I like my Delica but it's shiny, hard to close one-handed, and the clip is not deep carry. This P3 Lightweight seems to check all the boxes for me as far as a Delica substitute. Seems like a worthy contender to my Bugout that has monopolizing ALL of my pocket time. I absolutely LOVE that this P3LW does not have a sharpening choil! I think the industry/manufacturers need to really take a hard look at the definition of "Deep Carry". These are "deepish" carry. IMO, the clip needs to extend past the butt of the knife (like the Kershaw Fatback) in order for it to be called Deep Carry. I have heard people rave about wire clips. Why do you think people love them over other more conventional clips?

Bugout is my EDC choice right now, and have several other Benchmades. Just don't like the look of the Spydeco's.

If only one, the PM3 LW wins for me. I have the mini bugout and I just got the PM3 LW. The PM3 LW is my first Spyderco and it's just such an amazing knife especially for the price compared to the Bugout.

I have both

Minute 2:10 the spy deco is now more expensive. 😮

Handle goes to Para3, Lock goes to Bugout, opener goes to Spyderco (sorry Benchmade), Clip goes to Para3, steel goes to Benchmade, Price points are now a LOT closer, I would like to know if both use washers, ball bearings, or nothing. It is a very tough call, but in the end, you cut with the blade, and the steel advantage gives it to the bugout I think. I'm a big fanboy of both companies.

I'll take the p3 in the non-LW version. Same price as the bugout but just a better knife overall.

Only one possible answer the buyout. The para 3 has nothing I would want in a knife.

Bug out for me.

Para3 for suuuure

I think this comes down to are you using ur knife a lot then go to the para 3. Other wise go bugout, i personally like the bugout benchmade of the slightly longer blade thinner stock and better steel.

Para 3 rules

Spyderco wins agains any other company in my collection. And to me bugout is not without bugs. So para3 wins for me

Grip on the para 3 lw is trash. I have the native 5 lw and its 10x grippier.

My first and only knife I own is the Benchmade 940. So, Benchmade I guess lol.

Quality and price would lead to the Spyderco every time!!

Spyderco PM3L 100%

ive got both poor bois

Bug out all day just cause of their warranty.

Go with the Spidey. The Bugout looks cool and has good steel but its too thin for real work and not ergonomic friendly. Bugout makes a nice envelope or box opener though. With the Spidey, you don't even have to explain the benefits. It's a spidey and it's ready to work out the box.

Bm griptilian best edc

Benchmade Bugout all the way. Never been a fan of the look of Spyderco knives, how ever Spyderco wins in the Steel options.

Look at it this way if you don't like the para 3 Benchmade will let u cut it up at there factory 😁

I would buy the Spyderco. I like the opening device better, and the wire clip too. Plus Benchmade is anti gun!!!

Benchmade all the way better looks, better steel, better warranty.

Para 3 by far

I’d go Para 3 non-lightweight version vs. the bugout. Both are great knives but I’m not really a fan of Spyderco’s FRN scales.

Spyderco over Benchmade at any time.

The Bugout has great steel but in every other way is crap compared to the Para. BM's tiny encapsulated little frame makes the Big good for opening letters and eating food. Hell! The Kershaw Skyline is a better knife than the Bugout at least it has a full frame on one side, a better blade grind and 2.1 ounces! Even bigger and lighter than the Spydie Chapparal!

para 3 win

Never liked the bug out. It felt cheap and not dependable.

Probably the Para3 I have never even held a Benchmade I’ve had countless Spidercos

Para 3 without even thinking about it.

Spyderco co!! All day!!

Spyderco all day everyday..... Benchmade good knifes but not my style.

I will never buy a bugout just get a pm2 and scales. Make sure it's American.

Para 3 Lightweight. The bugout feels cheap and flimsy.

Boycott Benchmade!

I have absolutely no good reason, but I hate Spyderco. Benchmade is the the better knife, and only slightly more expensive.

Not even a debate...Para 3 is Infinitely better. Benchmade is overpriced garbage.

I'm gonna get a lot of hate but imma say it. Spiderco always mad ugly.

Benchmade is overpriced overhyped and oversold to fanboys

Both knives are overpriced. Buy Cold Steel. Now! Or else I'll put meat in your boots!🦑