Never understand all that whining... all you have to do is not buy. Everybody here has at least a dozen knives... no matter the price, no additional knife is a good purchase.
It’s the stupid carbon fiber really. A bizarro material to use on a knife imo. It will add about 100 dollars to any knife. I’ll take a pass on that bs too.
My custom was $400. S90v instead of magnacut or anything tougher means it doesn't even see rotation. It does look amazing, however. I went with green spacers. Safe queen or specialty knife.
@@MikeyD8716 Those don't typically feature authentic carbon fiber. They are wrapped or whatever. Looking at benchmade's carbon fiber you can see damascus-like layers because the real stuff is machined out of blocks of it. Also, carbon fiber automatically adds $100 to your order if picked in the custom shop.
They sell more knives than pretty much any other knife company in the market. They are an innovative company that are completely made in the USA. All American knife makers that are exclusively made in America are expensive. There are plenty of Chinese budget brands for guys in your tax bracket.
@@cameronduncan7921 Victorinox and all major kitchen knife brands say hello to some tiny garage institution. Benchmade are not innovative. Last major thing they made for a knife industry was axis-lock and it is pretty old. Compared to, say, America made Kershaws they ask much more for comparable materials and quality. Benchmade steadily walked into Microtech's territory while losing the style. What they offer now are essentially "user's knives" for the price of premium ones. I'm a huge fan of BM of the old and very saddened by the direction they chose. RIP THE balisong company, innovative one, the company of Pardue, Sibert, Osbourne, Lum and other big designers. All my favourite Benchmade knives are ~10 years old models and some are no longer made. BTW: I own one original Benchmade knife with word "CHINA" on a blade :}
If you feel like spending more money to accomplish the same goal, then that is your decision. For myself, I will be more wise with my resources so that I may allocate them to other items. For example: I can spend $300 on one knife, or I can spend $100 on an Esee (better customer service still American made), $100 in medical supplies, and then $100 in ammo. Please remember, that you ARE subject to confiscation of property IF an officer deems it necessary to remove said item from “ a potentially dangerous person” and they don’t have to prove ANYTHING… so a more affordable option is easier to replace than an expensive one when you loose it. Lastly, this is a channel where everyone is allowed their own opinion. There is no need for you to attempt to insult anyone, especially when you don’t know my “tax bracket.”
@cameronduncan7921 - I was lucky enough to inherent a boat load of money I don't deserve. My dad (RIP) was a good man...I'm not. HOWEVER, I won't OVER pay for a Benchmade in S30v or 154cm. For 500 bucks, I'll get a Tuya, Sebenza, KUNWU, Winkler, etc. , or anything Super Premium. Typically I'm happy with Spyderco, Buck, or Vosteed products. I own a Benchmade Osbourne and Griptillian. ..but that's all I'll buy from them
It's worth a mention that as a Benchmade fan, buyer's remorse is absent in any model I saved for. They ARE expensive, no argument there but let's not bring DCA into it for just highlighting quality. He even expounded the virtues of the Civivi Vagabond for a minute, a budget and lovely knife, so he clearly goes from budget to Sebenza level.
No . But I have all ways lusted after the benchmade crooked river. And I still don't have a 4 inch folder . The reason is price . But wow I like the look and feel of that one .
I do like my 20cv griptilian but I only paid $115 when they were on sale. No f-ing way am I paying the prices they are asking. Most sites now make you call for pricing on BM knives. They won’t even list the prices on their website. Absolutely insane! Also, I love all the suckers defending BM because they’re American Made. Kershaw, Hogue, and Spyderco all make great knives in the USA and they aren’t price gouging their customers like BM. (Although Spyderco is starting to get a little ridiculous too) I really hope consumers wake up and realize that prices are high because suckers buy into marketing designed to manipulate them into thinking that there’s something magical that makes these knives worth the ludicrous amounts of money they are asking. It’s like they think there’s actually a bunch of old wounded veterans, with weathered hands and years of know-how and experience, fashioning these knives by hand. Come on! These knives are made on CNC machines! And, they’re the same damn machines they use in Japan, Taiwan, and China. You are paying for MARKETING!
Great comment. Is buying American important? Totally. When it's feasible and reasonable. Are BM and other U.S.-based companies taking advantage of misguided patriotism by jacking up their prices in nonsensical ways because greed? Also probably true.
@@Pali_Soldier1991 I got one of those a while ago. It looks great, but honestly I like the thumb-stud version better. The problem with the sheepsfoot blade is that the opening hole is actually pretty small, even though it doesn’t look like it. So, it’s not as easy to open as a spyderco. The 20cv model I really like is the Knifecenter exclusive that came with the red plastic handle scales. They had them on clearance back around Christmas 2023. I ordered a bunch as gifts. I ended up getting a set of AWT scales for mine (I got blemished ones for like $50) and now that knife is damn close to perfect.
@OTG414 you're right definitely, I had the S30V with polymer scales. I found it easier to reverse flick it, but the action was a little stiff. I put a little oil on it from time to time, never really loosened the pivot tho
Marketing? When was the last time you saw a Benchmade commercial or billboard...you're paying for American labor at Union shop rates, health benefits and compliance with ever tightening environmental regulations.... everything foreign manufacturing doesn't need to spend money on.
I own several Benchmade knives, got my Griptillian in my pocket right now. Surprised it's not on the table. Can't say I would have picked any of what David has laying in front of him, got the Saddle Mountain Skinner Mini for my wife in S30V. I've purchased almost all of my Benchmade knives at discounted prices during sales at the Navy Exchange. If that wasn't available I'm not sure I'd own any, due to the cost.
@robertcompitelloii7793 Man, I agree with you 100%, I just don't get where they are coming from. You can find custom knives made from better stuff, US made for less. And high-end Chinese made for $200.00 less with better steel.
DCA, at some point, even as a knife distributor, you’re going to have to address these criminally insane prices that bench made is charging. Many people were respect you even more than they do now.
Hey DCA - Great Analysis! These are tough choices, (because they're all great knives), but my personal choices are: 1. Adamas 2. Mini-Freek 3. Mini-Crooked River 4. Bushcrafter 5. Shootout OTF
Or how about this knife center you’re so worried about Benchmade sales why don’t you take a cut and bring the savings to your customers that sounds like a good idea to me and you know what maybe you could talk to Benchmade about cutting too so they could be more competitive with the big three
21:25 I carry the shootout often, and I can say the thumb pad texturing is not too much at all, but very welcomed in use. I don’t use gloves either, so that’s on bare hands/fingers. It’s one of my absolute favorite EDC autos.
They have to be paying them extra for this... they completely ignore the issue pointed out in the comments of every video! I only really buy from knife center and like them as a company I watch every new knives video and often end up placing an order but certainly not for a Benchmade... I wish they would actually address this issue head on
Griptilian (especially Ritter), Bugout, Ares, AFCK/TSEK and 940 are the 5 best knives Benchmade ever made. Honorable mentions to Ruckus, 710/707, Dejavoo, Presidio and Snody Gravitator as my personal favorite.
I love my mini adamas in magnacut. However, the omega spring failed in about two months of use. I just sent it back into benchmade to be fixed. A little shocked to be honest. I thought the adamas was supposed to be somewhat “overbuilt”
Benchmade! Please bring back the 200 and 202 with maybe a micarta handle and a convex grind ! Those are not only two of the best fixed blades you guys have ever made but in my opinion they are some of the best value, best design, some of the best dimensioned fixed blade, though the 202 could have used a thicker stock, and now that you’ve discontinued them they over 50% more than they were before. Maybe even offer a kydex option for the 200 for edc.
Love your content and videos, keep up the great work! Was sad to see that you don't have a storefront, as I was in the area and was looking forward to stopping by.
Gentleman's knife? Benchmade? Nothing would be more proper as a gentlemen's knife from benchmade than the Proper. Imo, one of the nicest knives for for the distinguished gentleman!
I am definitely not a Benchmade hater. They are my favorite knife company, but I am so sorry to say this. Their pricing is what’s turning me off. I don’t care what anybody says. They’re ridiculous. Pricing is gotta stop! I prefer Benchmade over the big three Kershaw Spyderco zero tolerance, which I guess you could say is a Kershaw product, but that’s OK point I prefer a Benchmade over anything else but because of their prices it’s driven me to other manufacturers
These are absurd! Benchmade has successfully alienated their entire knife guy customer base in the last three years and that’s saying something since most were always willing to pay the butterfly 🦋 tax….
I enjoyed the video ... But I was surprised you didn't select the Adamas for the large folding knife and I was also surprised the Griptilian wasn't even on the table ...
I've never been a "collector" per se but when you live in the PNW, and especially in the Portland area, you tend to get gifted a nice selection of Benchmade knives when they know you're "that knife guy". I've liked every one and have bought four of my own; total count 14. The haters can hate but Benchmade is doing something right, whether marketing or not, they are still putting out quality stuff where other PNW/US brands have failed or sold their souls.
My very first "grail knife" was the grey G-10 mini Griptillian with blue back spacers .... Bought it and HATED it on the first flip open ... so slippery it flew out of my hands ...... Strangely, I bought the full size half serrated Griptillian with plastic handles ... LOVE IT .. ! ! !
My favorite Benchmade is my full sized Benchmande Griptilian with a 3.45" CPM-20CV Drop Point Blade, and a Red GFN Handles, which was a KnifeCenter Exclusive. DCA used to rave about it ALL THE TIME. I bought it in February 2022 for $150. It a perfect knife and didn't set my hair on fire because if was not freaking expensive, like all Benchmades are priced now. I also own the mini Presido II (big disappointment because it doesn't smoothly open or close), the 940 Osborne (which I never use), and the Bencmade Mini Barrage, before BM hiked the price and changed the handle and blade material and nearly doubled the price of this knife. I do like my Mini Barrage. I also own a BM mini Adamas. Almost all my Benchmades were bought from 2020 to 2022, before BM knife prices when sky high. My five BM cost $845 in total.
Ha all the price comments is what I expected! That being said I love my Benchmades and my 5 I have would be: 1 - Taggedout in Magnacut with CF scales 2 - Bailout M4 with the green aluminum scales 3 - Mini Adamas - I like them ao much I have 3 variations. 4 - Superfreek - M4 with the nice G10 scales 5 - Bugout - I have 3 as well
Benchmade is the innovator in the market place. The 940, Griptilian, were monsters but the Bugout and Axis lock were replicated by almost every knife maker in the world. The Bugout is still probably the best edc on the market and carry one regularly.
I finally have my first Griptillian on the way. I have wanted one for years but benchmade prices are ridiculous, but another dealer had grips that are discontinued and marked way down $99. So I jumped all over it. Really looking forward to experiencing and using the Griptillian. Love the videos. I never miss one.
I'm new to this hobby and I've been looking at the cool stuff, I know now that I'll never buy from Benchmade out of principle and I'll spend my money on another company
The freek is almost perfect.... It deserves to come with a deep pocket carry clip. Anyways, for half the cost and BETTER scales / same design the Doug Ritter Hogues are the way to go.... In either 20cv or magnacut both the full size and mini are the best of the best in that price range.
I wish they brought back the Valet and that was my dress knife for many years. It a pretty damn amazing knife, and maybe make the axis lock the newer type and 10% larger. I would purchase that on sale. From that selection I have the Presidio 2, and the older Bushcrafter, though the newer sheath design on that over the older leather one looks much more secure. For the EDC I am still going with my 940 if I use my Benchmade knives. Oh and I wish they brought back the Hidden Canyon 2 with the finger choil. That was such an awesome small fixed blade.
For fixed blades, you really need one category for skinners and one for bushcraft/camping for Benchmade, with how many hunting knives they have in their catalog. I'd love them to make new Leuku knives again, but with different handle material than the rubbery Santoprene. I can't believe you didn't include the Griptilian. I've got a dozen Benchmade and it's my most used knife of the brand and the one that really got me into them. It's not pretty, but it's a great working design. For gentleman's blades, the Proper is the only real choice, other than the limited edition Mini Crooked River they put out with the hunting scene etchings. Unless you do something very special with carbon fiber, probably not black, it's more tech bro than gentlemanly, other than needing to be landed gentry to afford some of them.
Just here for the comment section - BM and butterfly tax, 2A hating Benchmade... keep asking crazy prices for terrible grinds, and new colors of old ideas, no innovation... excited! ooh, I just heard "double points" on BM purchases... y'all trying really hard - but BM BenchMade and BM BowelMovement are much the same thing these days... and the coating on the pocket clips... c'mon it's 2024
@@Mike-id8gu the water is much nicer over there eh? It’s funny back in the day I hated the look of spydercos now I love the look. And benchmades look pretty blah.
I only have 1 BM, the green aluminum bailout with m4 and glass breaker, not a big fan of BM but I will eventually pick up a 940 and a mini crooked river as well, those and my bailout are the only BM knives I find attractive, love the video though.
I love the two BM I own and both are autos, but they need to step up their QC and materials overall. I think a good base steel should be at least S45vn to match current pricing.
While it's becoming hard to justify some of their prices, I do still really like Benchmade knives in general. I have a few of their folders for EDC, and a Tactical Triage that I use all the time at work and really love. The Tengu Flipper is also my favourite smaller, 'dressier' knife.
Love this series. It's a little lame they don't have a chopper. I've collected knives for several years and still haven't pulled the trigger on a BM. I gotta say that Presidio II is good looking and might need to be my first.
are benchmade prices high? yeah of course, but also who else is making the Bailout? nobody else does it, and Benchmade does it well. The Bailout is a thin, slicey, beast with an extraordinarily useful tanto. Untill something actually better comes along (not just cheaper) ill give credit where its due.
I have a Griptilian, a Mini Griptilian and a Mini Osbourne. The Mini Griptilian came first, I've had that since 1998 and it is still the knife I carry most often. I bought a full size Griptilian around 2005 but haven't carried it much, it's just bigger than what I usually need on a daily basis. The Mini Osbourne I like but it isn't as easy for me to flip open with my thumb, plus it's S30V steel which is a bit brittle, and the very tip, maybe .25mm, broke off not long after I got it and I wasn't doing anything with it that should've broken the tip. With such a small piece broken off the tip it's really not noticeable but it does make me question the durability of the blade. The 440C steel of my Mini Griptilian nor the CPM 154 of the full size Griptilian have ever given me cause to worry about chipping or breaking the blade. I may get a full sized Osbourne if they ever move on from the S30V on the base model.
I love my 940 but I refuse to buy benchmades brand new. The price is astronomical compared to Spyderco. I’ll gladly buy a Spyderco brand new. Just bought the M4 Yojumbo and love it so far
Custom made price for standard tools. Don't get me wrong. I have 3 Benchmade's but they have priced them selfs out of the market. $300 for a D2 blade, I don't think so! 😅
Ive got a question for the next Q&A video.....I have finally got all of the stones i need to sharpen recurves and hawk bills. im looking for a recurve knife thats in the $100-$300 range so i can get used to sharpening them because im starting a sharpening business and ive got every attachment from Hapstone for my Hapstone Rs. I can sharpen scissors, chisels, round blades for leather work, regular knives and now ive got the stones for recurves and hawk bills. Im not wanting D2 or 14c28n it has to be s30v 154cm or better. Thanks for everything you do for the knife community!!!
Came here for the price comments.
Yep the broke butthurt bots and trolls
Never understand all that whining... all you have to do is not buy. Everybody here has at least a dozen knives... no matter the price, no additional knife is a good purchase.
@@etherealicer true
@@mugsofmirth8101or just regular folk 🤔
@@ChrisWolf75 regular folk who love to whine
$306 for the mini osbourne is a crime against humanity.
It’s the stupid carbon fiber really. A bizarro material to use on a knife imo. It will add about 100 dollars to any knife. I’ll take a pass on that bs too.
My custom was $400. S90v instead of magnacut or anything tougher means it doesn't even see rotation. It does look amazing, however. I went with green spacers. Safe queen or specialty knife.
just wait for new 710
@@AP-op4rcI’m not sure about the carbon fiber being the reason, clones use the same stuff and they are about $40.
@@MikeyD8716 Those don't typically feature authentic carbon fiber. They are wrapped or whatever. Looking at benchmade's carbon fiber you can see damascus-like layers because the real stuff is machined out of blocks of it. Also, carbon fiber automatically adds $100 to your order if picked in the custom shop.
"Honey!!... I am selling the C7 Corvette on Marketplace. Gotta make this 5 knife Benchmade order real quick"
😂
It should be the other way around
Kinda crazy to think that about 8 years ago, I got an Anthem for less than $300*
* Yes, it was on sale, but still...
@@etherealicer That's insane. We need to boycott or something.
@@jamesmin2837 Not buying anything new from them is exactly that...
DCA is rad af but these choices are insane 😮
This brand is off my radar due insane prices.
Think this is bad? Check out this insane prices of WE knives.
@@mugsofmirth8101 Maybe, but WE is in a whole different league than Benchmade.
I know it's over 3 inches, but the mini crooked river looks way more "gentlemanly" than any of the knives in that category.
Yep, had the same thought
None of the above. Benchmade has priced themselves right out of me ever even looking at their stuff.
They sell more knives than pretty much any other knife company in the market. They are an innovative company that are completely made in the USA. All American knife makers that are exclusively made in America are expensive. There are plenty of Chinese budget brands for guys in your tax bracket.
@@cameronduncan7921 Victorinox and all major kitchen knife brands say hello to some tiny garage institution. Benchmade are not innovative. Last major thing they made for a knife industry was axis-lock and it is pretty old. Compared to, say, America made Kershaws they ask much more for comparable materials and quality. Benchmade steadily walked into Microtech's territory while losing the style. What they offer now are essentially "user's knives" for the price of premium ones.
I'm a huge fan of BM of the old and very saddened by the direction they chose. RIP THE balisong company, innovative one, the company of Pardue, Sibert, Osbourne, Lum and other big designers. All my favourite Benchmade knives are ~10 years old models and some are no longer made.
BTW: I own one original Benchmade knife with word "CHINA" on a blade :}
@@cameronduncan7921 There are ALL American made and better steels....
If you feel like spending more money to accomplish the same goal, then that is your decision. For myself, I will be more wise with my resources so that I may allocate them to other items. For example: I can spend $300 on one knife, or I can spend $100 on an Esee (better customer service still American made), $100 in medical supplies, and then $100 in ammo.
Please remember, that you ARE subject to confiscation of property IF an officer deems it necessary to remove said item from “ a potentially dangerous person” and they don’t have to prove ANYTHING… so a more affordable option is easier to replace than an expensive one when you loose it.
Lastly, this is a channel where everyone is allowed their own opinion. There is no need for you to attempt to insult anyone, especially when you don’t know my “tax bracket.”
@cameronduncan7921 - I was lucky enough to inherent a boat load of money I don't deserve. My dad (RIP) was a good man...I'm not. HOWEVER, I won't OVER pay for a Benchmade in S30v or 154cm. For 500 bucks, I'll get a Tuya, Sebenza, KUNWU, Winkler, etc. , or anything Super Premium. Typically I'm happy with Spyderco, Buck, or Vosteed products. I own a Benchmade Osbourne and Griptillian. ..but that's all I'll buy from them
Agree the bailout is a sick and underappreciated knife.
It's worth a mention that as a Benchmade fan, buyer's remorse is absent in any model I saved for. They ARE expensive, no argument there but let's not bring DCA into it for just highlighting quality. He even expounded the virtues of the Civivi Vagabond for a minute, a budget and lovely knife, so he clearly goes from budget to Sebenza level.
Benchmade is without doubt the best value knife company in the world.
Said nobody ever 😂😂😂
Nobody has enough money to complete this challenge
Yeah collecting knives is definitely not for the broke.
Benchmade and knife center should be forced to do a walk of shame like in Game of Thrones
God forbid benchmade came out with a machete it would be 1075 steel and cost $10,000 dollars
From your choices, I would have choosen:
Adamus
Mini Freek
Bailout
Buschcrafter
CLA
Nice! I’d have chosen the Adamas, the 945, the bailout, the anonimus and the shootout
No . But I have all ways lusted after the benchmade crooked river. And I still don't have a 4 inch folder . The reason is price . But wow I like the look and feel of that one .
Im sure this will go well.
That shootout sounds crunchy.
Double points you say?
Benchmade not selling well these days?
Can’t think why!!
now do this challenge for under $300, you'll only be able to afford 1 knife
Yeah collecting knives is definitely not for the broke.
Uh huh, now do that for Spyderco as well and you see the same issue.
@@dfgerherbduh3102 nope, spyderco knives are far more less expensive and higher quality than benchmades. Sadly!!
@@cameronduncan7921 not if you buy benchmades lol. there are so many better options IMO.
I do like my 20cv griptilian but I only paid $115 when they were on sale. No f-ing way am I paying the prices they are asking. Most sites now make you call for pricing on BM knives. They won’t even list the prices on their website. Absolutely insane!
Also, I love all the suckers defending BM because they’re American Made. Kershaw, Hogue, and Spyderco all make great knives in the USA and they aren’t price gouging their customers like BM. (Although Spyderco is starting to get a little ridiculous too)
I really hope consumers wake up and realize that prices are high because suckers buy into marketing designed to manipulate them into thinking that there’s something magical that makes these knives worth the ludicrous amounts of money they are asking. It’s like they think there’s actually a bunch of old wounded veterans, with weathered hands and years of know-how and experience, fashioning these knives by hand.
Come on! These knives are made on CNC machines! And, they’re the same damn machines they use in Japan, Taiwan, and China. You are paying for MARKETING!
I can't even find a cpm 20cv griptilian 😢. The sheepsfoot, with gray G10 and blue back spacers..
Great comment. Is buying American important? Totally. When it's feasible and reasonable. Are BM and other U.S.-based companies taking advantage of misguided patriotism by jacking up their prices in nonsensical ways because greed? Also probably true.
@@Pali_Soldier1991 I got one of those a while ago. It looks great, but honestly I like the thumb-stud version better. The problem with the sheepsfoot blade is that the opening hole is actually pretty small, even though it doesn’t look like it. So, it’s not as easy to open as a spyderco. The 20cv model I really like is the Knifecenter exclusive that came with the red plastic handle scales. They had them on clearance back around Christmas 2023. I ordered a bunch as gifts. I ended up getting a set of AWT scales for mine (I got blemished ones for like $50) and now that knife is damn close to perfect.
@OTG414 you're right definitely, I had the S30V with polymer scales. I found it easier to reverse flick it, but the action was a little stiff. I put a little oil on it from time to time, never really loosened the pivot tho
Marketing? When was the last time you saw a Benchmade commercial or billboard...you're paying for American labor at Union shop rates, health benefits and compliance with ever tightening environmental regulations.... everything foreign manufacturing doesn't need to spend money on.
I own several Benchmade knives, got my Griptillian in my pocket right now. Surprised it's not on the table. Can't say I would have picked any of what David has laying in front of him, got the Saddle Mountain Skinner Mini for my wife in S30V. I've purchased almost all of my Benchmade knives at discounted prices during sales at the Navy Exchange. If that wasn't available I'm not sure I'd own any, due to the cost.
I like the Siebert but come on...400 bucks for S30V? It's not even close to the darling steel everyone wants right now!
@robertcompitelloii7793
Man, I agree with you 100%, I just don't get where they are coming from. You can find custom knives made from better stuff, US made for less. And high-end Chinese made for $200.00 less with better steel.
Great job and video David! Great company and blades as well! Own quite a few BMs! Thanks!
No longer purchase BM, but thanks for the video.
DCA, at some point, even as a knife distributor, you’re going to have to address these criminally insane prices that bench made is charging. Many people were respect you even more than they do now.
Hey DCA - Great Analysis! These are tough choices, (because they're all great knives), but my personal choices are:
1. Adamas
2. Mini-Freek
3. Mini-Crooked River
4. Bushcrafter
5. Shootout OTF
Knifecenter gives you double points.
Benchmade- disappoints
Or how about this knife center you’re so worried about Benchmade sales why don’t you take a cut and bring the savings to your customers that sounds like a good idea to me and you know what maybe you could talk to Benchmade about cutting too so they could be more competitive with the big three
21:25 I carry the shootout often, and I can say the thumb pad texturing is not too much at all, but very welcomed in use. I don’t use gloves either, so that’s on bare hands/fingers. It’s one of my absolute favorite EDC autos.
I got a vacation house instead.
In Compton
DCA doing damage control for Benchmade lol. How much they paying you DCA?
Right? Lol
Yeah collecting knives is definitely not for the broke.
They have to be paying them extra for this... they completely ignore the issue pointed out in the comments of every video! I only really buy from knife center and like them as a company I watch every new knives video and often end up placing an order but certainly not for a Benchmade... I wish they would actually address this issue head on
@@Cardsone1um they do this with a lot of brands… benchmades are awesome knives. Fantastic company man.
@@cameronduncan7921I collect them in my head lol
Got the MCR, 940, and the Mini Adamas Carbon fiber. Probably gonna get a freek next. And I still need a bugout
This brand seem way overpriced
I'll be back to read these comments! 😂🍿😋
Griptilian (especially Ritter), Bugout, Ares, AFCK/TSEK and 940 are the 5 best knives Benchmade ever made. Honorable mentions to Ruckus, 710/707, Dejavoo, Presidio and Snody Gravitator as my personal favorite.
I love my mini adamas in magnacut. However, the omega spring failed in about two months of use. I just sent it back into benchmade to be fixed. A little shocked to be honest. I thought the adamas was supposed to be somewhat “overbuilt”
The omega spring is the only week spot on the Adamas line
I have a mini Presidio 2 and it’s one of my favorite knives. I carry it all the time. Excellent knife.
That there s30v must be the superiest super steal available for those prices...
Love my Crooked River. Classy classic
DCA in my eyes you sir are a minimalist 😂 i need EVERY knife...All of em all day everyday. 😊
Benchmade! Please bring back the 200 and 202 with maybe a micarta handle and a convex grind ! Those are not only two of the best fixed blades you guys have ever made but in my opinion they are some of the best value, best design, some of the best dimensioned fixed blade, though the 202 could have used a thicker stock, and now that you’ve discontinued them they over 50% more than they were before. Maybe even offer a kydex option for the 200 for edc.
Love your content and videos, keep up the great work! Was sad to see that you don't have a storefront, as I was in the area and was looking forward to stopping by.
Mini adamas is so good. Fantastic edc.
Gentleman's knife? Benchmade? Nothing would be more proper as a gentlemen's knife from benchmade than the Proper. Imo, one of the nicest knives for for the distinguished gentleman!
I am definitely not a Benchmade hater. They are my favorite knife company, but I am so sorry to say this. Their pricing is what’s turning me off. I don’t care what anybody says. They’re ridiculous. Pricing is gotta stop! I prefer Benchmade over the big three Kershaw Spyderco zero tolerance, which I guess you could say is a Kershaw product, but that’s OK point I prefer a Benchmade over anything else but because of their prices it’s driven me to other manufacturers
North Fork makes a great gentleman's knife. Wood handles make it great for the work place.
Just get a Griptilian and a mini Griptilian basic models and save some money.
Or spend 50 bucks more and get a PM2… then not wish you had a year later.
These are absurd! Benchmade has successfully alienated their entire knife guy customer base in the last three years and that’s saying something since most were always willing to pay the butterfly 🦋 tax….
False
I just got me a mini bugout, but it has been used, but it's has been used, but it's awesome. Got it for 60 bucks. It's the white s30v version
Today and every day I carry a Mini Griptilian with that fantastic sheep’s foot blade. Perfect size and slicey. Thanks 🎸🔪
I enjoyed the video ... But I was surprised you didn't select the Adamas for the large folding knife and I was also surprised the Griptilian wasn't even on the table ...
MY Favorite Is The Redout
I've never been a "collector" per se but when you live in the PNW, and especially in the Portland area, you tend to get gifted a nice selection of Benchmade knives when they know you're "that knife guy". I've liked every one and have bought four of my own; total count 14. The haters can hate but Benchmade is doing something right, whether marketing or not, they are still putting out quality stuff where other PNW/US brands have failed or sold their souls.
No Balisong's 😢
Yeah in my opinion instead of going with automatic knives, balisongs should’ve replaced the large fixed blade spot
My very first "grail knife" was the grey G-10 mini Griptillian with blue back spacers ....
Bought it and HATED it on the first flip open ... so slippery it flew out of my hands ......
Strangely, I bought the full size half serrated Griptillian with plastic handles ... LOVE IT .. ! ! !
I’m surprised you didn’t have the Magnacut mini Adamas
Where's the full size crooked river DCA?
I would have gone Adamas, mini Freek, Bailout, Anonimus, and Shootout
Nice! I picked almost all the same options you did. But I would’ve picked the 945 over the mini freek.
I’ve loved every Benchmade I have bought. I didn’t realize how many folks out there were willing to express how poor they are though.
My favorite Benchmade is my full sized Benchmande Griptilian with a 3.45" CPM-20CV Drop Point Blade, and a Red GFN Handles, which was a KnifeCenter Exclusive. DCA used to rave about it ALL THE TIME. I bought it in February 2022 for $150. It a perfect knife and didn't set my hair on fire because if was not freaking expensive, like all Benchmades are priced now. I also own the mini Presido II (big disappointment because it doesn't smoothly open or close), the 940 Osborne (which I never use), and the Bencmade Mini Barrage, before BM hiked the price and changed the handle and blade material and nearly doubled the price of this knife. I do like my Mini Barrage. I also own a BM mini Adamas. Almost all my Benchmades were bought from 2020 to 2022, before BM knife prices when sky high. My five BM cost $845 in total.
My favorite fixed is the nimravus tanto such a great knife my everyday is the assisted claymore
If you ever did Victorinox for this series, they have an extra category: kitchen knives.
Esee does too
I do like the FTE (Front Towards Enemy) in raised Morse code lettering on the Claymore, but I don’t know if that’s enough for it to make the cut.
I would have thrown the CF MagnaCut TaggedOut in the medium sized knife section with the BailOut
I watch for the word of the day: revelatory.
Ha all the price comments is what I expected! That being said I love my Benchmades and my 5 I have would be:
1 - Taggedout in Magnacut with CF scales
2 - Bailout M4 with the green
aluminum scales
3 - Mini Adamas - I like them ao much I have 3 variations.
4 - Superfreek - M4 with the nice G10 scales
5 - Bugout - I have 3 as well
Benchmade is the innovator in the market place. The 940, Griptilian, were monsters but the Bugout and Axis lock were replicated by almost every knife maker in the world. The Bugout is still probably the best edc on the market and carry one regularly.
Gotta love the complete omission of the Griptiillian, one of BM's most affordable and historic offerings. What in the world?
I finally have my first Griptillian on the way. I have wanted one for years but benchmade prices are ridiculous, but another dealer had grips that are discontinued and marked way down $99. So I jumped all over it. Really looking forward to experiencing and using the Griptillian. Love the videos. I never miss one.
I'm new to this hobby and I've been looking at the cool stuff, I know now that I'll never buy from Benchmade out of principle and I'll spend my money on another company
Correct, cruwear is awesome.
I love your videos. I need some custom scales for my folding pocket knife. Any suggestions?
The most overpriced knives in the whole world.
Plenty of other more expensive companies
...goes to Bark River
Definitely for what you get
Then don't buy them. There are plenty of cheaper brands available...🤣
Overpriced? Sure. Most overpriced? Not even close.
Persidio ii that's why I chose it,and the lock doesn't fail like the adamas
I'm looking to get a taggedout or mini adamas. Leaning more towards the adamas
The freek is almost perfect.... It deserves to come with a deep pocket carry clip. Anyways, for half the cost and BETTER scales / same design the Doug Ritter Hogues are the way to go.... In either 20cv or magnacut both the full size and mini are the best of the best in that price range.
I've got a turret which is discontinued and it is a really sturdy. Maybe not as tough as the adamas but damned close. Don't know why it's discontinued
I wish they brought back the Valet and that was my dress knife for many years. It a pretty damn amazing knife, and maybe make the axis lock the newer type and 10% larger. I would purchase that on sale. From that selection I have the Presidio 2, and the older Bushcrafter, though the newer sheath design on that over the older leather one looks much more secure. For the EDC I am still going with my 940 if I use my Benchmade knives. Oh and I wish they brought back the Hidden Canyon 2 with the finger choil. That was such an awesome small fixed blade.
For fixed blades, you really need one category for skinners and one for bushcraft/camping for Benchmade, with how many hunting knives they have in their catalog. I'd love them to make new Leuku knives again, but with different handle material than the rubbery Santoprene. I can't believe you didn't include the Griptilian. I've got a dozen Benchmade and it's my most used knife of the brand and the one that really got me into them. It's not pretty, but it's a great working design.
For gentleman's blades, the Proper is the only real choice, other than the limited edition Mini Crooked River they put out with the hunting scene etchings. Unless you do something very special with carbon fiber, probably not black, it's more tech bro than gentlemanly, other than needing to be landed gentry to afford some of them.
Just here for the comment section - BM and butterfly tax, 2A hating Benchmade... keep asking crazy prices for terrible grinds, and new colors of old ideas, no innovation... excited! ooh, I just heard "double points" on BM purchases... y'all trying really hard - but BM BenchMade and BM BowelMovement are much the same thing these days... and the coating on the pocket clips... c'mon it's 2024
"2A hating" oh please 😅😅😅😅
Huge Benchmade fan in the late 90’s to early 00’s…..not as much now. Spyderco takes my money now for the big name knives.
Yes, same here. I've switched over to Spyderco years ago.
@@Mike-id8gu the water is much nicer over there eh? It’s funny back in the day I hated the look of spydercos now I love the look. And benchmades look pretty blah.
I do love my Benchmades.
I only have 1 BM, the green aluminum bailout with m4 and glass breaker, not a big fan of BM but I will eventually pick up a 940 and a mini crooked river as well, those and my bailout are the only BM knives I find attractive, love the video though.
I love the two BM I own and both are autos, but they need to step up their QC and materials overall. I think a good base steel should be at least S45vn to match current pricing.
555 Mini Griptilian
570-1 Presidio II CF-Elite
430 Redoubt
15535OR-01 Taggedout MagnaCut
273GY-1 Mini Adamas
Hmmm surprised the redoubt didn’t get included. Oh well
Griptilian and Mini Grip are the BEST Benchmades. They aren't on the table, which hammers DCA's credibility. Absolutely fantastic in hand.
While it's becoming hard to justify some of their prices, I do still really like Benchmade knives in general. I have a few of their folders for EDC, and a Tactical Triage that I use all the time at work and really love. The Tengu Flipper is also my favourite smaller, 'dressier' knife.
Love this series.
It's a little lame they don't have a chopper.
I've collected knives for several years and still haven't pulled the trigger on a BM. I gotta say that Presidio II is good looking and might need to be my first.
Surprised the Presidio 2 Auto didn't make an appearance - Presidio Sweeeeep!
How do you not include the 940 for an EDC option... ?
Half price would be way better than double points.
There are tons of Chinese knife makers for your tax bracket. Just search for Civivi or CJRB. Glad I could help.
You haters wouldn't buy Benchmade even at a 80% discount. You would rather pay double the cost of any Bemchmade for Chinese made jank
are benchmade prices high? yeah of course, but also who else is making the Bailout? nobody else does it, and Benchmade does it well. The Bailout is a thin, slicey, beast with an extraordinarily useful tanto. Untill something actually better comes along (not just cheaper) ill give credit where its due.
I have a Griptilian, a Mini Griptilian and a Mini Osbourne. The Mini Griptilian came first, I've had that since 1998 and it is still the knife I carry most often. I bought a full size Griptilian around 2005 but haven't carried it much, it's just bigger than what I usually need on a daily basis. The Mini Osbourne I like but it isn't as easy for me to flip open with my thumb, plus it's S30V steel which is a bit brittle, and the very tip, maybe .25mm, broke off not long after I got it and I wasn't doing anything with it that should've broken the tip. With such a small piece broken off the tip it's really not noticeable but it does make me question the durability of the blade. The 440C steel of my Mini Griptilian nor the CPM 154 of the full size Griptilian have ever given me cause to worry about chipping or breaking the blade. I may get a full sized Osbourne if they ever move on from the S30V on the base model.
The only Knife Center video I'm not going to finish. I'm done with Benchmade.
I have been looking at Mini Freek to pair with my Super Freek but WOW at the price increase.
ME LIKEY! GIMMEE GIMMEE GIMMEE!!!
I love my 940 but I refuse to buy benchmades brand new. The price is astronomical compared to Spyderco. I’ll gladly buy a Spyderco brand new. Just bought the M4 Yojumbo and love it so far
Custom made price for standard tools. Don't get me wrong. I have 3 Benchmade's but they have priced them selfs out of the market. $300 for a D2 blade, I don't think so! 😅
If you think D2 is bad then you're uneducated and blade steels.
Benchmade's prices are out of control. It's almost as if we should feel privileged to purchase their knives, hence the astronomical costs.
Ive got a question for the next Q&A video.....I have finally got all of the stones i need to sharpen recurves and hawk bills. im looking for a recurve knife thats in the $100-$300 range so i can get used to sharpening them because im starting a sharpening business and ive got every attachment from Hapstone for my Hapstone Rs. I can sharpen scissors, chisels, round blades for leather work, regular knives and now ive got the stones for recurves and hawk bills. Im not wanting D2 or 14c28n it has to be s30v 154cm or better. Thanks for everything you do for the knife community!!!
Love my Benchmade’s. Happy to pay the money for quality made here in the USA.
You should really look into other options also made in America