People who make videos like this. Informing people what is real and what isn't are really helping people make the right decision. People who don't like these videos have most likely paid full price for a copy
I've been carrying the $12 version. It's handy because I'll use it where I won't use a good knife. I dug mushrooms out of rocky soil last week. The steel, whatever it is, is soft. But it sharpens up fast & easy in a Worksharp pull through. I calculated the cost, adjusted for inflation, and it compares to a $2.00 counter knife when I was a kid. Dead on. What the BugOut has over those old knives is the quality of the design. They were cheap steel slip joint knives (no brass) that rusted easily. They were perfect for a one use knife, a glove box, or a training knife for a kid that was going to lose it quickly. I received several myself. The clone plastic is better than the plastic back then. And it's stainless. So it's a bargain when it's on sale on Ali & other online Chinese stores. The box is useful for storing other miscellaneous stuff. But I gotta ask: Why is a storage bag included by Benchmade or counterfeiters for a plastic handled knife? (If you're storing yours in it, you got issues). It's too thick to use as a condom. Too long for a coin purse. Too small for eyeglasses. Useless. Or so.i thought. Then I realized it fits my extra .380 magazine. Bingo!
Dollar for dollar you're right. If they can make a good knife...surely they could sell it either their own logo on it. That was the part that got to me. You right about the bag. 🤣🤣
Bass pro sold me a bug out with terrible blade centering and no matter what I did it would not go straight they said they don’t take returns for Benchmade but they let me take the display one home and it was perfect
I dont want a true counterfeit bugout, but I would gladly use a clone of the bugout. Sure I'd rather have an original, but they cost several time more than they are actually worth. Many of the clone/counterfeit bugouts available are very close to the original in build quality, lacking only in the blade steel. They are often sold as 154cm or some quality steel while actually being a lesser quality steel. Some are made with decent steel though, like 8cr13mov, or 440c and cost between $20 and $50. I'd gladly use a 440c bugout clone for $30. At that point, it doesn't seem worth an additional $270 just to have the 154cm blade with the butterfly logo on it. (Carbon fiber version $300). If benchmade would put a reasonable price tag on their knife, it wouldn't make so much sense to knowingly buy a fake or a clone. I have a 530 Pardue that was given to me and I love it, but I would *never* have paid $110 for it. It's a great knife, just not $110 great.
@@riffedwood5597 yeah they better cut straight outta the box. Sharp and factory sharp are usually perceived as two different things. I've had good luck with factory edges on 940s and I've had meh edges on others. 😎🤘
The channel where the Axis lock slides is titanium. Just take off a scale and see if a magnet sticks to it. Had a guy a few years ago try to sell me a Benchmade ballisong. He stated the handles were titanium. Brought a kitchen magnet with me. Nope. Saved me over $200 at the time.
I've done some comparisons to and then Ali Express cut me off and I'm pretty sure that's why but I don't care I don't like getting screwed over buying a clone playing the real I don't mind buying clones to use but I don't like when people sell them as the real thing that's just dirty business. But you're right I'll talk to a lot of people that have done it unknowingly so I've made some comparison videos to showing the boxes and the the knives The Real Thing versus the Clone so people can see what's out there be careful.
I'm watching one on ebay going for $32 but not labeled bla Benchmade bugout for some reason? I think it's fake cuz there's no pics of the one side to show if it's got copper inserts or not, but the lettering is more straight up n down. So thank you for helping me dodge a bullet lol!
It's not. I have friends who have taken the blades to a grinder. The steel is always soft...and barely passable as steel. What these things are, are nothing more than an object shaped like the real thing. Like a model car. You can look at it. You can roll it across a table, but you shouldn't depend on it for reliability.
@apex_alchemy_knives nah, it is actually decent. I got a Blue Bugout. I have NEVER held a real Benchmade so I wouldn't know the feel and weight. It feels really light weight. The Axis Lock works fine, blade deploys quickly and using the Axis Lock, it closes up just as easy. I'd say it's well worth the $12. I wouldn't pay more though.
You're not wrong but yeah a clone would be an exact copy bro. If you clone yourself , aesthetically you'll look the same. Moles, warts...gingivitis and all. I don't get hung up in terminology. Everyone has their opinions and that's cool. Yes it's a counterfeit. That's absolutely true. Yes it's also a crap knife....but yeah it's also plastic and metal with the same aesthetics...so yeah...it's a clone. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😎👊
@@apex_alchemy_knivesit's a counterfeit/ fake. A clone is an exact copy and it's NOT an exact copy. Close, but different steel and non Fiber glass reinforced scales. Having bought one makes you part of the problem....would you buy stolen merchandise? No difference.
@@allaboutroofing2 so you decided not to buy one? Couldn't think of another reason you'd need searching out fake knives on youtube. I'm glad to hear it personally, I don't buy that junk anymore but there was a tike when I was curious.
fuck. i bought a fake😂 found a bug out with jade scales, gold screws, and deep carry clip at a knife store for $150 (i may have been very drunk). i thought they were pawned but after i paid dude said they buy all their knives from TSA. he probably lied, def sold me a fake buggout. oh well. i’ll beat on it for a while then buy a real one
I have no problem buying a good clone, as long as it's sold as a clone.
So many are passed off as the real deal and its kind of disgusting
People who make videos like this. Informing people what is real and what isn't are really helping people make the right decision. People who don't like these videos have most likely paid full price for a copy
@@neilhamill318 I've wanted to remove them many times. I leave em up incase there's a chance they'll help one more person.
@@apex_alchemy_knives I'm sure I'm not the only one who appreciates the effort you both in making the videos and keeping people informed. Cheers.👍
@@neilhamill318 thanks man
I've been carrying the $12 version. It's handy because I'll use it where I won't use a good knife. I dug mushrooms out of rocky soil last week.
The steel, whatever it is, is soft. But it sharpens up fast & easy in a Worksharp pull through.
I calculated the cost, adjusted for inflation, and it compares to a $2.00 counter knife when I was a kid. Dead on. What the BugOut has over those old knives is the quality of the design. They were cheap steel slip joint knives (no brass) that rusted easily. They were perfect for a one use knife, a glove box, or a training knife for a kid that was going to lose it quickly. I received several myself.
The clone plastic is better than the plastic back then. And it's stainless. So it's a bargain when it's on sale on Ali & other online Chinese stores. The box is useful for storing other miscellaneous stuff. But I gotta ask: Why is a storage bag included by Benchmade or counterfeiters for a plastic handled knife? (If you're storing yours in it, you got issues).
It's too thick to use as a condom. Too long for a coin purse. Too small for eyeglasses. Useless. Or so.i thought. Then I realized it fits my extra .380 magazine. Bingo!
Dollar for dollar you're right. If they can make a good knife...surely they could sell it either their own logo on it. That was the part that got to me. You right about the bag. 🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing the information as always. It's sad these things exist but I'm glad to see the shared knowledge.
That's what it's all about 🍺🤘
Tip: Put a label on the real or fake knife. Its confusing AF to follow which knife is in your hand.
Another great comparison video y’all
Possibly the last, I think we have everything covered that we can cover now in that sector. 👊😎
Bass pro sold me a bug out with terrible blade centering and no matter what I did it would not go straight they said they don’t take returns for Benchmade but they let me take the display one home and it was perfect
I changed the video after he and his lady rambled for 4 minutes…..there are WAY better vids than this to learn the diff on the bench made knives……
Thanks for the feedback 😎
I dont want a true counterfeit bugout, but I would gladly use a clone of the bugout. Sure I'd rather have an original, but they cost several time more than they are actually worth. Many of the clone/counterfeit bugouts available are very close to the original in build quality, lacking only in the blade steel. They are often sold as 154cm or some quality steel while actually being a lesser quality steel. Some are made with decent steel though, like 8cr13mov, or 440c and cost between $20 and $50. I'd gladly use a 440c bugout clone for $30. At that point, it doesn't seem worth an additional $270 just to have the 154cm blade with the butterfly logo on it. (Carbon fiber version $300).
If benchmade would put a reasonable price tag on their knife, it wouldn't make so much sense to knowingly buy a fake or a clone. I have a 530 Pardue that was given to me and I love it, but I would *never* have paid $110 for it. It's a great knife, just not $110 great.
@@flatasacueball6326 lots of good points.
The easiest way to pick out a fake benchmade is if it's factory sharp its probably fake
😂😂 True 🤘
What do you mean by factory sharp? I just bought a full immunity and on the back of the box it says factory sharp :/
He means benchmades are usually not as sharp as they could be , out of the box. 😎🤘
Mine was sharp out the box
@@riffedwood5597 yeah they better cut straight outta the box. Sharp and factory sharp are usually perceived as two different things. I've had good luck with factory edges on 940s and I've had meh edges on others. 😎🤘
The channel where the Axis lock slides is titanium. Just take off a scale and see if a magnet sticks to it. Had a guy a few years ago try to sell me a Benchmade ballisong. He stated the handles were titanium. Brought a kitchen magnet with me. Nope. Saved me over $200 at the time.
Good info 👊
Great video!
Thanks Randy. We very much appreciate you watching! Hope to see you later on tonight at our live bro.
I've done some comparisons to and then Ali Express cut me off and I'm pretty sure that's why but I don't care I don't like getting screwed over buying a clone playing the real I don't mind buying clones to use but I don't like when people sell them as the real thing that's just dirty business. But you're right I'll talk to a lot of people that have done it unknowingly so I've made some comparison videos to showing the boxes and the the knives The Real Thing versus the Clone so people can see what's out there be careful.
👊😎
@@apex_alchemy_knives 👊🏻
The butterfly gives it away on this one, the patent mark is too big (lower right side of butterfly) compared to the real benchmade.
I'm watching one on ebay going for $32 but not labeled bla Benchmade bugout for some reason? I think it's fake cuz there's no pics of the one side to show if it's got copper inserts or not, but the lettering is more straight up n down. So thank you for helping me dodge a bullet lol!
That does sound fake! Especially with the price being 32 bucks
@@apex_alchemy_knives well if ur getting crap for buying one, you're helping us not get screwed n buy one. So thank ya guys!🙏
They got that one close.
In all honesty I wouldn't be able to tell with reference to a real one
They're getting stupid good at deception
This is great, but how do we know if the steel in the fake is what they say it is? Anyway to tell that? Thank you for this.
It's not. I have friends who have taken the blades to a grinder. The steel is always soft...and barely passable as steel. What these things are, are nothing more than an object shaped like the real thing. Like a model car. You can look at it. You can roll it across a table, but you shouldn't depend on it for reliability.
For most people use case, including yours, basically opening Amazon boxes, that'll do just fine
20 dollars vs 280 dollars...... Yeah am going for the 20 dollars knife thank you
The steel is junk , hrc at 45
I have a real one I love it it cuts so smooth holds it edge nicely and I just put purple titanium hardware and micarta scales and it feels even better
You get what you pay for.
Absolutely...well, not always but the benchmade is superior.
@@KnifeFeind when you pay 200 and get garbage?
Grabbed a fake from temu for $12
What ya think about it ? Is it junky?
@apex_alchemy_knives nah, it is actually decent. I got a Blue Bugout. I have NEVER held a real Benchmade so I wouldn't know the feel and weight. It feels really light weight. The Axis Lock works fine, blade deploys quickly and using the Axis Lock, it closes up just as easy. I'd say it's well worth the $12. I wouldn't pay more though.
Are the screws on the fake one metal or plastic please?
Metal
@@apex_alchemy_knives Cheers!
Calling it a clone exacerbates the problem. If the fake calls itself by the name or manufacturer of the real one, it is a counterfeit, NOT a clone.
You're not wrong but yeah a clone would be an exact copy bro. If you clone yourself , aesthetically you'll look the same. Moles, warts...gingivitis and all. I don't get hung up in terminology. Everyone has their opinions and that's cool. Yes it's a counterfeit. That's absolutely true. Yes it's also a crap knife....but yeah it's also plastic and metal with the same aesthetics...so yeah...it's a clone. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😎👊
@@apex_alchemy_knivesit's a counterfeit/ fake. A clone is an exact copy and it's NOT an exact copy. Close, but different steel and non Fiber glass reinforced scales. Having bought one makes you part of the problem....would you buy stolen merchandise? No difference.
@@allaboutroofing2 so you decided not to buy one? Couldn't think of another reason you'd need searching out fake knives on youtube. I'm glad to hear it personally, I don't buy that junk anymore but there was a tike when I was curious.
@@apex_alchemy_knives I didn't search for it.
Damn i bought one and started investigating to find out it's a fake
Happens to the best of us at some point bro. Don't feel bad. 😎🤘
See you later 👋🏻 11:45
Absolutely !
Those gold screws are dead give away
Absolutely correct
fuck. i bought a fake😂 found a bug out with jade scales, gold screws, and deep carry clip at a knife store for $150 (i may have been very drunk). i thought they were pawned but after i paid dude said they buy all their knives from TSA. he probably lied, def sold me a fake buggout. oh well. i’ll beat on it for a while then buy a real one
That's not very cool 😕
This is cringe AF
So much cringe going on these days