5 Benchmade Knives To Check Out Today!
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@BladeHQ bugout is trash and broke on me resulting in a very minor cut 😢
Please do this with every decent knife brand it’s great content
Well they can certainly start!
this video doesn't count though
Benchmade is a trash brand
@@escapetherace1943 genuinely curious as I’m not too huge into knives but getting there. What brand would you recommend?
@@saulpina683 what I would recommend would vary depending on the person, because people should tailor their own expectations and they have different tastes, and a lot of knife makers follow 'trends' that appeal to some customers versus others.
For US made products I personally like Kershaw/Spyderco/Cold Steel
All those brands have chinese made knives so I am referring to their american-made models only.
If US-made doesn't matter to you then the world is your oyster.
Fixed blades don't really get better with $ spent versus utility so I'd recommend Morakniv(swedish) or Hultafors for beater fixed knives.
For folding knives if you don't care about chinese made than brands like civivi/cjrb are alright,
and if you want cheap pure chinese stuff than SRM(sanrenmu) and Ganzo make good value brands.
I will also say that cold steel (pre buyout, not sure now) always made the toughest folders of anybody else on the market for the $, if that is something that you need. Their taiwanese made stuff is, surprisingly good.
I will state that I prefer supporting domestic US products more than anything though, but I personally have a soft spot for cheap morakniv swedish knives.
I really like some spyderco knives but their cottage prices and markup for the name are getting even worse the last few years and they've always been kind of steep.
I do like Kershaws, the non-tactical looking ones, anyway
@@saulpina683 kersaws not going to break the bank… or it’s own blade
@@saulpina683sog, buck and gerber are safe bets
My favorite Benchmade is my full size Griptillian.
Yeah he committed blasphemy not even mentioning it. I have a redoubt and a Griptillian and I carry the Griptillian and have actually used it a bit
Same here. I have a full size with the sheepsfoot blade and it's one of my favorite Benchmade's.
I EDC my mini grip and I just bought my son a mini grip for his upcoming birthday and I also bought the full size griptilian limited edition the other day
@shannondosher1270 Originally, I had the mini, but it was too small for my hands, so I sold it and got the full size. Both great knives for different sized hands.
No pocketknife is more comfortable to use imo. I wish they made a fixed blade version. Same blade length, same contoured handle shape, just a full tang fixed blade.
They forgot the important thing you have to check first - the PRICE!!
Ok, but it’s bench made, you buy quality from them, that’s the reason to get a benchmade, not the price.
@@alexesloan8325 as a professional knife salesman you can find benchmade quality for 1/3 of their price pretty easily, you just have to look for a minute
@@avaubanprime6972 would you consider civivi a hood brand? I know people like their knives and they have pretty decent prices. Also, good to know, thanks!
@@avaubanprime6972 like what brands?
@@avaubanprime6972 okay like what?
I absolutely love my 940. It's by far my most carried knife of all time
But why is the blade shaped like a shoe? Want to like it but find it an odd one.
@Peter Steinle it is different, but I like it. No need to put effort into liking it. If it's not your thing, the bugout has a more normal shape, but it doesn't have as slim of a profile as the 940
@Peter Steinle or there's another favorite of mine that I want someday. The bailout. I like tanto blades, and the scales are so thin it's unbelievable, but still comfortable in the hand
@@TheHallbjorn I thought that at first too but after I bought it and used it I can say the blade shape is actually super practical and it just works really well.
@@TheHallbjornI bought a $13 clone just to see if I like the shape and I see why everyone likes it. It has enough tip strength to be strong but not hard to sharpen or unusable
I’ve owned 5 different models and the Super Freek is my favorite, hands down. I also purchased all of mine prior to BM’s insane prices.
The Freek may be the only Benchmade product I buy this year. I own a Griptillian and Osbourne...the rest of the line up is overpriced
@@Monsoonpain The Super Freek is the Benchmade that makes me still like Benchmade. Mine, after some lube and adjustment, has been awesome for like 4 or 5 years now.
The scales, blade geometry and DLC is top notch. I’ve beat mine up and it still looks and functions perfect.
Got the bugout, the best edc knife I've ever had.
That’s one way to say, “I haven’t owned many pocket knives”
Same, favorite knife I’ve owned
It will break
Its good when you switch scales and screws and all stuff except the blade. 😅 I got the grey one and I hated it but got it for a good price. Then changed to cheap scales (metal) from amazon and new green screws, thumbstud and now just waiting for the brass backspacer to get available.
I wouldn’t call grivory handles a premium material 😂
But it is? You never see them. Unique. And gorgeous in the sun. Cleans up well. Made of glass.
@@9k827 but we do see them, a lot actually. It’s pretty cheap to manufacture and feels cheap in the hands too. Gotta love a handle that you can just squeeze together and make both sides touch.
@@zpetrie88 the 940 is my fav. Fuck the buggout
Bendy bendy bendy 😂😂😂😂
@@zpetrie88 dbk made a video on it and it improved my opinion of it like 100x
Claymore user here, had the APB but unfortunately lost it a few months ago and since it’s discontinued I had to swap. Love it and it’s way snappier than I would’ve expected
Dude if you're not holding the claymore it'll blow your hand off! 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously though it'll fly right outta the hand. It's so powerful 💀
love the m4 940
For the last 5 years, my daily companion has been the Benchmade Freek. I picked it up in the knife shop and loved the way it fit my hand. It works like a charm, I can draw it, flip out the blade, cut what I need to and fold it up with just one hand whenever I need to, fast!
Is that with m4 steel? I might be mistaken but I saw one for sale locally and I picked it up to check it out and it felt pretty solid, I just wasn’t sure about the m4 and was a bit hesitant on the price.
@@John5.56 Yeah M4. I like it, never had a problem with it. The rubberized grip has gotten a might worn over the years, but only at the edges.
@@thekevinjmillerI also use that knife every day but I have the g-10 version.
Personally I prefer the Adamas in its fixed form, if I’m gonna have something that heavy duty I don’t want it to have any weaknesses in its construction at all.
Gotta disagree on that one, I think it’s great as a folding knife. I’ve BEATEN on mine for years in the outdoors of Montana and it’s still mint condition. Very sturdy in both forms
@@heimbiggysmallz That's good to hear, probably just my bias talking, I'm just more comfortable beating on a fixed blade than a folder
The super Freek should have been in this list.
Took me forever to find that knife online.
Should of been #1
I’m so upset, I tried to buy that 940 for the longest time, I waited, I save my money, I made sure it was exactly what I wanted in a knife and more. Then, the day I was ready to buy it, I looked back on the website, and it said discontinued or out of stock or something I could not order it. I was kind of upset, however, then I changed my mind and bought a para 3 with glow rhino scales, and a lynch clip for like the same price as a stock Osborne. I do love me a good Spyderco 🥰🥰
Been buying the drop point on ebays. Got 3 of them.. The Px still carries the Tanto, I bought one and about to buy a second one. Great knives.
The full sized Griptilian is the most perfect knife ever. You can’t change my mind.
i bought the bugout, had it for 1 week, exchanged it for a para 2. good decision.
Both good knives, I have a bugout and my friend let me borrow his para 2 for awhile and I like them both.
the para 2 is giant but the bugout feels extremely cheap..
@@bigboredom5800 both good knives no doubt. but when i hike with my dog deep in the forest, i always think to myself " if i encounter a cougar, which knife would i feel more confident with if i ever encountered a scary situation like that?" pm2 just felt right. even tho its uglier than the bugout. because the bugout looks way nicer than the pm2. but the pm2 feels way superior. and the shape of it grows on you over time. and its fidgety as hell
@@bjerrum4921 both good knives. but you gotta ask yourself. if it was the end of the world, which knife would you grab? ...i know..sounds dramatic. but its crossed every mans mind at least omce
@@chrisv2994 Probably the PM2. That thing opens so easily and smoothly, and it's basically bulletproof.
recently got an osbourne and i absolutely love it
I Have The Redout Awesome EDC Greetings Pirmin
I would’ve put the griptilian on the list, but I guess there was already one that was really similar. Personally I carry a 940-1702 which is a 940 with g10 scales, but in the same green and purple color way as the original aluminum 940. My dad’s griptilian is way more comfortable to use, but the 940 is famous for being so easy to carry you forget it is there until you need it (and after 6 years I can say it lives up to the reputation). Also, the ghost g10 on that variant of the 940-2 is very sexy. I wish I could just order the scales.
The Presidio2, the 943 (clip point) Osborne, the Barrage, the Crooked River, and the mini-Grip for me
Just ordered an skm Italy 9 inch stiletto with satin finish and a pearlex handle can't wait to get it I even paid for next day shipping which I very rarely do
Where is the griptilian in all of this?
IKR
Got the 940 Osborne last Tuesday/Wednesday and just ordered the mini Adamas las Friday, it’s supposed to be in today or tomorrow. Can’t wait to get the Adamas in my hands. It’s such a beautiful knife. These are also my first two benchmades
My favorite benchmade knife is my Cold steel recon 1 😂
The mini adamas is the best
Bushcrafter 2.0 is hands down their best knife. You don’t spend enough time in the woods if you’re recommending folding knives.
I like the Spyderco one the most 😆
Worth mentioning that bugout have a shitty (premium) blue anodising on thumbstud that goes away after carrying for 2 weeks
@@Osprey1994 if they marketed this anodising as premium it should hold for years! Not for a week or two. I'd rather save 2$ and get cheaper version without anodising if benchmade made a real premium work tool, not a premium makeup
Bushcrafter is the best fixed blade they make. That full tang is disgustingly strong
i love orange so you had me at the raghorn
They just discontinued the only benchmade I considered getting, the Valet 485. Bugout looks like junk.
Really beautiful knives.
The redoubt is just a slightly recontoured Griptilian .
There is nothing about the knife that is innovative ,unique or memorable .
I have the upgraded 20cv mini Griptilian the one with the light gray G10 and blue accents... one of my favorite non-sentimental knives in my collection
That profile picture of yours though 😏
Unpopular opinion: I’m not a bugout fan, too small and light.
For what?
@@pamelah6431 edc
For the BIG price !!!!!!
Only one i could carry is the raghorn, since folders that can be opened with one hand are for some really dumb reason illegal to carry in germany. That’s because „they are so easy to conceal“ but a fixed blade is as easy to conceal if you carry it on the inside of your belt. And on top of it all your fixed blade can have a blade length of up to 12 centimeters, which is more than enough to literally unalive people with only one or two good placed stabs.
That Keyshawn iridium is giving the bug out a run for it’s money.. it’s such a sleek knife
I really like my Redoubt for having good ergos and one of the best designed pocket clips. Far better when you try appliedweoponstech scales
I love my bug out! I was NOT surprised to see it #1 on this list.
Bugout is a great knife, light even with brass scales.
How about the contego? Oh wait they need to restart production. I have 2
AFO 2 Is a work horse. Had mine for over 10 years now. Still my go to knife.
I was actually gifted the 940 by a good friend who I consider a brother and carry it with me every single day.
The best knives are the 940 M4 and Manix 2 imo, for Budget def Crkt Fossil, 940 M4 is the best bang for your buck, and Manix is Robust yet comfortable in hand and fidgety
Those knifes are amazing, please do more of these videos.
Knives
The Sharp Thing That Flips Out
Totally unique and different from the others. It features a sharp knife that flips out and cuts things.
The Demko shark cub is my new favorite edc. I liked my bug out but in hand it feels weak
Love my bugout. Its kinda like the Glock of pocket knives. It's great right out the box but...the upgrades you can find...❤
Speaking of Glock, I thought people stopped liking benchmade because they made some anti-2A statement?
@@Salad360 don't really know honestly. They make knives anyway.
@@Salad360
It wasn’t a statement; it was an action.
They allegedly helped their local PD destroy some confiscated firearms using their knife production facility equipment.
Imo the bugout can’t beat para 2 or 3, especially the 3 lightweight since it’s more affordable
Maybe I got lucky but my bugout only cost $140 which is identical to the para 3 LW. I can’t say which is better bc I haven’t had that spyderco but they are the same price
@@bigboredom5800 how long ago did you get it? I know benchmade rasied their prices a bit in the past years
@@11FOXHOUND11 actually I got it some time near the beginning of this month. I have pretty much had it in my pocket since then. But I had stopped in an ace hardware and just decided to buy it. I just looked up prices and everywhere else I’ve found it is $175-190 so I guess I did get lucky.
@@bigboredom5800 Dang that's pretty good. That's on the low side for a benchmade, you got a nice deal there. My para 2 was $180 and as much as I love my 940-1, it's hard to justify them being the same price at the respective times I got them. Still love them both though
I have a drawer full of knives and the only one i carry asa welder and mechanic for the last 8 years is a sheepsfoot griptilian. I used to go through knives like crazy and now i dont even think about it. I recently purchased a bugout for when i wear soft shorts, the Grip gets alittle heavy on a run.
That orange one reminds me of some kitchen knives I bought at Walmart
Except, the difference in blade steel quality and overall construction isn’t even comparable.
I have that Osborn with the Cpm m4 steel. It’s unparalleled by anything. Only thing I wish was different is the scales. Would prefer aluminum over g10
The Osborne and adamas r both awesome but I unfortunately don't have either. I have the bugout and mini bugout and I personally like the mini better, it gets used literally everyday
Can we be honest? What most on here (and all $200 knife review channels) likely actually need: a $5 box cutter for opening amazon packages.
I like the barrage more than the buggout but they’re on equal footing. You should have given it an honorable mention tho. And what about the triage? It’s the knife that nasa is sending astronauts up to space with now!
My daily is the bugout. Love it
The barrage is the best folder for self defense. Its all about geometry.
the MONO lock is my favorite
Man i love that first one
I got the bug out and have hade it for a good 2 years it’s still my favorite kings to carry
Mini freek is where it's at
@OspreyBravo18 I use mine for edc, so it definitely works out for me, but I've heard that's a great knife as well
I’ve had the Adamas for a few years. Love it. And I’ve beaten the crap out of it outdoors
I had the bug out but stopped carrying it because of how thin it was. I was always worried I would mess up the blade. I now carry a CRKT but am planning on going back to a bench made. I also would like to start carrying a leather-man again. Especially when I am at work as a diesel mechanic it would come in handy when In tight spots and you need a set of pliers or a knife.
While i like all of these knives, the pricepoint is insane.
The third ones handle 😍
I rock the griptilian
I bought four Bugouts and four mini-Bugouts. I have about a dozen other varieties of Benchmade knives - but no more. Their prices are ridiculous..!
Ive actually been contemplating buying the osborne 940-1. What are yalls thoughts on that knife or the osborne in general?
I miss the Lum designed Dejavoo’s, especially the larger one. They can bring those back, if they want…
Minimal price $250
My daily edc is a bailout
imagine thinking the 940 is a great slicer, that knife is way too thick.
I like my first gen adamas fixed knife
My Osborne 940-2 is the best knife i ever carried. For work, my triage 915 is perfect!
Man I was so happy when I saw the readout and then you showed it had fucking shreds
I love your videos 😊
What about a griptilian with G10 handles? I have and I love it even though it comes with different scales making the upgrade to G10 is the best for the griptilian
Gotta get me an Osbourne! That jade G10 is 🔥! Got me a Crooked River coming with the black blade and Jade G10
"BUILT FOR THE BATTLEFIELD" the only mfs buying this are mechanical engineers who have never kissed a girl
So you're saying a relationship is part of human nature? Cause I Guarantee you it's not.
Relationship is just a bonus
@techfrank2431 only way to continu humanity you goomba
@@Cputt50 it's "continue" not "continu". Also humanity isn't getting better. So let alone die people like you
How to tell everyone you don’t have the money for these knives without saying you don’t have the money for these knives.
Raghorn kinda chips easy i noticed. Easier than it should for its price
Left out the super freak in m4 ✌️
I was looking to buy the Osborne mini or the bugout or bugout mini but I gave up when I handled them and found out they weren’t fully spring assisted, one that I really like is the barrage for that reason, the very easy spring assist, easy to open with one hand, and I like that blade type, but the one thing I wish the handle gripped more, it’s too slick. Do they make them in different handles? Or maybe there’s another knife with the same or similar blade and spring assist but a better handle?
Would anyone say the Redoubt tho?... I think you'd almost unanimously hear Griptillian should be in over Redoubt
Is the full size Griptilian still available? I have one of the first ever available. It absolutely crushes the Bugout.
The bugout is so flimsy unless you get the g10 or aluminum scales. I don't know what Benchmade was thinking making a knife that weak in the handle and then encouraging people to take it camping presumably to be beat on.
The CF-Elite handles are plenty rigid. Better than that flexible FRN/GRN polymer.
made of smelt guns?
Stay melty, Snowflakes😂
Leaving out the griptilian makes me feel old.
I have that exact Osborne lol
All good/great, except for the BUGOUT!🇺🇸
Bugout is my favorite edc
Love my bugout.
I miss my spydercos but I don’t see a reason to go back.
I have 3 Osborne's, and 2 bug outs. The bug out is by far the best edc, but the Osborne is the sexiest!
I feel like the mini Vallation doesn't get enough credit!
Have had my Adamas folder since 2013 and it’s money. Scratched all to hell but still 100%. Picked up an Osborne last Christmas, not as beefy but it’s not supposed to be.
Do a video on top 5 Gerber knifes
Gerber is a synonym for Garbage.
I remember when I first got my bug-out for 114.00 you can’t get that anymore.
Can someone give me a link to that Osbourne with the clear handle?
Could someone help me with these links, I don't know how to make them open.
where is the griptilian?
Exactly!
It's been around for so long, they probably feel like it's been played out. I agree with you though. It is still the 1st knife I recommend if anyone asks what knife to buy.
I bought a bugout and returned it. I couldn’t stand how light it was. I thought about getting the ozborne but it’s not much heavier than the bugout