I've carried both before. Weight, steel type, and operation matter way more than brand once you are looking at the brand names.

I couldn't tell you why I got a Kershaw over a benchmade when I got this one. I can say I was looking at those 2 because they run lighter than SOG and kabar which were my previous brands of folder.

The truth is, these break blade razors are the real rockstars of my knife collection. 1cm wide, weigh nothing, durable enough for pocket and toolbox carry, always sharp, far less exposed blade makes them safer to use. If you're mostly opening packaging this is totally the way to go.