Benchmade Bugout vs Spyderco Para 3: Which Is the Better EDC?

eviltater

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Two knives that come up constantly when people talk about everyday carry: the Benchmade Bugout and Spyderco Para 3.

For people who have owned or carried both, which do you prefer?

I'm interested in real carry differences:
• Pocket feel
• Cutting performance
• Ergonomics
• Lock preference
• Blade shape
• Durability
• Ease of maintenance
• Value for the money

Which one would you keep if you could only own one?