Inside Benchmade

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Inside Benchmade

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5 жыл бұрын

In early October of 2018, we took a trip to Portland, Oregon to visit some great knife manufacturer's facilities. Here's an insider's look at Benchmade.

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@aqwe5416 4 жыл бұрын

You are not inside..

@franksworld9922 4 жыл бұрын

The first benchmade I saw was in a surplus store it was the Emerson qcq with the titanium blade bought it on the spot and still have it twenty three years later.

@jerichoervingdebelen2173 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Bugout 535 and my Vector 495. Owning Benchmade is such a pride because its made here in the USA. There Quality and the Warranty are impecable.

@KingKsEDC 3 ай бұрын

😂

@talisikid1618 3 жыл бұрын

Love Benchmade. Not sure exactly how many I own now but it’s well over 20.

@trp2413 Жыл бұрын

At least 2 above average 😮

@MegaYangman 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Axis lock..just picked up a 940-1 and love it!! Up to 4 Benchmade knives now.

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

MegaYangman three in order griptilian, 940-1, and the anthem. Up, up, up....and I love it.

@trp2413 Жыл бұрын

14 more until your average 😮

@badhombre8383 Жыл бұрын

Same

@appalachiangunman9589 3 жыл бұрын

If you visit SMKW be careful you may be poor when you leave lol!

@Yeti21173 3 жыл бұрын

i've got two mini barrages! so when I send one in to get sharpened and lubed I still have my backup

@SMKWcom 3 жыл бұрын

That is a smart way to be👍

@shawnlavigne9069 3 жыл бұрын

I'm onto my second benchmade, the 391 socp, and super pleased with it, very well made. Give me 154 cm and I'm happy. My 391 is d2 and I have no complaints. Bring the 530 back.

@zachstuff 5 жыл бұрын

Love this place! Hans is the man and has some great knife ideas! They take great care of my collection!

@kwilson4880 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, I'm broke after Benchmade

@samuelleahy4780 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh. So that’s where they cut up confiscated guns?? Interesting.

@alexhester1424 Жыл бұрын

Wow please explain 😯

@samuelleahy4780 Жыл бұрын

@@alexhester1424 the police approached them to help cut up guns they had taken off people to be destroyed. And benchmade gladly offered to help. They were guns taken from criminals, but benchmade still could have said no.

@ChadKalten0523 2 жыл бұрын

940, black 51 butterfly, and the 490. I love my benchmades

@thepracticalblade9013 2 жыл бұрын

Really wish an omega spring would have gone flying across the screen on every new shot. Lmfao.

@LFGM24 6 ай бұрын

I have several Benchmades and i continue to search for other options just for variety… and theres plenty of great options. However… i always go back to Benchmade as it checks all the boxes for me. Politics is definitely not one of em. Can care less. USA made ✅ Lifetime Warranty ✅ Customization ✅ Life sharp program ✅ History and tradition ✅ Quality components ✅ Huge variety ✅ New runs and special editions ✅ Just overall IMO the complete package from top to bottom. Tje ordering process is easy, they’re attainable and even have some moderately priced variants for the person who doesn’t want to break the bank.

@chriswood3390 3 ай бұрын

I own 4 knives. A buck cabellas alaskan guide for hunting. Then a super freak, proper, and my favorite all time (had 2 in my life, first I lost.) 940.

@thomasdissell9990 3 жыл бұрын

1 benchmade 1 microtech, and about 5 case knifes. My collection.

@ElecTrackProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love my 940-1 Osbourne

@SMKWcom 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@trp2413 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite

@grandpaobvious 2 жыл бұрын

I never bought a Bugout until I could get aftermarket scales.

@michaelbollinger8322 Жыл бұрын

Been loven benchmade for a while 5 i bought ive given away to family and 8 i owen total 13 total i bought

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@e.d.j 10 ай бұрын

Age 33. Hydro-electric powerplant and dam operator. I have carried one folding pocket knife since 2007: right-hand serrated griptilian. I do gentle stropping every few months, honing as needed, and have only re-profiled once in her lifetime. No offense to the rep in this video, but Benchmade makes such a great duty knife, I only need one.

@gigilaco 6 ай бұрын

I wish Benchmade would listen to customers. The infidel is the most iconic OTF of all time but it’s outdated. We would love one with a thicker blade, better steel and less wobble. It would sell out in a day. I have my infidel next to me as I’m writing this and there’s SO much potential.

@baronektran Жыл бұрын

awesome, i still have my contego 810 and needed a sharpen

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@Dmhlcmb 4 ай бұрын

I collect traditional slip joints but I have more than 10 Benchmade knives. Spyderco and benchmade compete for my edc modern knives.

@user-xx5zl8dz1v 2 жыл бұрын

This isn’t a tour . Microtech shows the entire process, except the formula for heat treatment.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! 18! Not sure I can afford 18 Benchmade! Great info on the differences in steel.

@mattconklin4026 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I own 2, A bugout & bailout but want to get a CLA next but it's not in the budget yet 😆

@InspectahReese Жыл бұрын

It’s located in Oregon City not in Portland

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@KingKsEDC 3 ай бұрын

Oof...that comment about 3v being heat treated didnt age well bc Benchmades 3v on the Bailout was horrendous.

@WilliamJones-dn6py 10 ай бұрын

Benchmade, Great Company To Deal With .They Re Sarpened My Knife in Wich I Made A Mess Out Of came out better than new!

@ocomegashadowstacking5886 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome place!!!

@jolIyjoeker 2 жыл бұрын

I think a Benchmade employee poll of what their favorite Benchmade knife (model number) is would be really cool and informative.

@pateralus9 Жыл бұрын

6:14 I see on the shelves around the bottom middle there is a label that says "CPM M390." M390 is made by Bohler, not Crucible Particle Metallurgy, so I'm wondering what could be the reason for that label. Does it refer to something else?

@brunos.g6038 3 жыл бұрын

Brazil survivos love benchmade products

@dark_gravity_edc 4 жыл бұрын

To bad their 20CV doesn't out perform their S30V since it runs high 58 to low 59 HRC.

@bobbycarter5990 4 жыл бұрын

Bullshit

@mpmassacre91 2 жыл бұрын

so this guy is responsible for so many great model discontinuations. I also have well over 18 benchmades

@Headead5231 Жыл бұрын

Wheres the factory with the workers working????

@richardcrane5559 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I send my knife for repair?

@trp2413 Жыл бұрын

Jump on their website and get the details It’s super easy Pro Tip; my brother and I wait until we 2 each dull, then I send all 4 in a “if it fits, it ships USPS box” to save on shipping Last round he got a new blade on one & new washer between blade & body on the other, I’m pretty sure one of mine was just cleaned and sharpened & the other was whole new 940 (what I got back looked new, unlike what I shipped)

@trp2413 Жыл бұрын

LOL, realized I replied to a 2 year old comment 😂😂😂😂😂

@AdamasOldblade 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much confirmed my fears that Benchmade is phasing out D2... Sad really, their D2 is so awesome compared to others. I just ordered a custom Crooked River in coated D2 because I figure by 2020 they will have gotten rid of this steel completely.

@TheKoss11 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t think about it until you commented, their metal is of higher quality than other companies. By other companies, I mean real knife companies.

@AdamasOldblade 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKoss11 Since leaving that comment I did get my Crooked River D2 and it legit got stolen by a co-worker who was fired! Ack.... Sure enough you cannot buy the Crooked River in D2 steel anymore, which is a a super shame. You can however still get the Griptilian and Mini Griptilian in D2 steel only through their customisation page. Since making my comment a year ago D2 has REALLY exploded online as like the perfect, "budget steel" (when I first got into knives it was considered high end, but things change) which I'm happy for, but again it really depends a lot on the maker of the steel. Benchmade and Jason Brous probably have the best D2 steels I've ever seen. The Benchmade Adamas is like the most TANK knife I have ever owned and I'm still in true awe of how good it is. I just hope D2 isn't pushed down to like the, "loser steel" territory and companies start shying away from it. People like to argue that it rusts easily and it can't take a super fine edge, both things that are completely false, and for the average person if you are using a knife outside of your job you probably are just opening boxes or cutting some things down. I'll never stop loving D2, but lately my like "go to steel" is S90V.

@TheKoss11 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdamasOldblade what I meant was... I have Spydercos, one a para3 and a pm2 Emerson. The s30v chipped on my pm2 Emerson. Had it fixed, but I also have a bugout that is s30v also and I use it the most and the steel looks and feels totally different. I wouldn’t be surprised if benchmade added processes to improve the steel. If they do this with S30V, they probably do it with D2. So I get what you mean.

@solonanderson7019 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 940.

@trp2413 Жыл бұрын

Then you will really love the 940-1 when you buy it

@K.M925 Жыл бұрын

What edge retention? :)))

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@fafafuhi2231 5 жыл бұрын

I use to think they were overrated... started with the mini barage and now got the 943 on layaway... I have to say while I don't have 18... I prolly will lol

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

fafafuhi 22 the anthem is where it’s at. I love the ball bearing system. You can feel it when you flip the stud which is a highly detailed stud.

@talisikid1618 3 жыл бұрын

You will

@robertsimon276 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@franksworld9922 4 жыл бұрын

I currently own seventy five benchmade knives and I love them with a passion.

@inspireonex 4 жыл бұрын

Damn.... Just ordered my first. This could get expensive.

@franksworld9922 4 жыл бұрын

@@inspireonex indeed it will. Take a look at my channel I have a couple of videos on my collection.

@preachernc1 4 жыл бұрын

If you had to pick one to introduce someone to the Benchmade brand which one would you point them to?

@franksworld9922 4 жыл бұрын

@@preachernc1 the griptillian.

@preachernc1 4 жыл бұрын

@@franksworld9922 Thanks for the information. I want to buy a Benchmade soon.

@deadpoollee9497 4 жыл бұрын

Why no red class anymore?? Spyderco has value knifes why can't they???

@robertstratton1805 Жыл бұрын

They make great knives, however whoever is putting the edges on the blades sucks

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@bladecollector7 5 жыл бұрын

I have 21

@juicenot2481 3 жыл бұрын

I have not heard that benchmade is expensive.

@darioduran9855 4 жыл бұрын

I got 23 Benchmades so far

@TheFiendRacer 5 жыл бұрын

Benchmade is my favorite knife company.

@wayned3137 2 жыл бұрын

The quality has gone down these few years. A few of them I bought these few years wasn’t even sharp anymore and the blade wasn’t even centered. So I stopped buying benchmade

@erso3302 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2. Decent knives. Seriously overpriced.

@SMKWcom 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍

@seanflanagan3287 3 жыл бұрын

I miss Hans!

@dougr5379 9 ай бұрын

When is Benchmade going to release another Gold Class Infidel?

@tomie8347 2 жыл бұрын

the adamas came back...

@K.M925 Жыл бұрын

:)))) pour heat treatment and grinding ..

@SMKWcom Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching KM

@danielsharp3683 8 ай бұрын

Benchmade is not the company or the product Spyderco is ....!! Just being honest

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

I got my anthem two days ago! I could sell the rest of my knives. And I thought the 940-1 was awesome.

@badhombre8383 Жыл бұрын

18 benchmade knives is the average 😳😳I only own 4 😆

@OTG414 3 жыл бұрын

Never been a Benchmade fan in the past, but I’m happy to see a focus on US made steels and I am excited to see what comes out in 3V. Portland is still a got awful liberal hippy hellhole though. If your gonna be a truly American company, move to an American state like Tennessee.

@BrettWilliamsMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Clickbait

@MrMZaccone 5 жыл бұрын

Too bad they don't make a channel construction bali-song any more. That where they started and that's just dead.

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

Edmond Dantez balisong just aren’t as popular anymore.

@MrMZaccone 5 жыл бұрын

@@gmoney5947 Is that why Chris Olofson's customs are still selling for a thousand dollars a pop? If you can even find one? The real problem isn't popularity, the real problem is that a bunch of no nothing pussy politicians decided to make them illegal in a lot of places. Thankfully my state isn't that stupid.

@MrMZaccone 5 жыл бұрын

@@gmoney5947 Companies that make folding knives keep bullshitting themselves and everyone else about who has the strongest folding knife design available. Can you guess what it actually is?

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

Edmond Dantez I’m pretty sure it’s the triad lock. if you were to look at what the general consumer buys, it’s usually not a balisong. I wasn’t speaking about collectors.

@MrMZaccone 5 жыл бұрын

@@gmoney5947 It's a balisong ... period. Always has been, always will be. Once it's open and in your hand, you have to shear off the pins to accidentally close it.

@uwo5786 4 жыл бұрын

People have to ask why Benchmade’s are so expensive? I knew why the first time I held one

@matthewp2209 10 ай бұрын

Overpriced now adays.

@david-yj6uv 5 жыл бұрын

An m4 bugout would be a smart move.

@ZPositive 3 жыл бұрын

Benchmade. The Dixie Chicks of the knife world.

@FrankCastle-he8fl 3 жыл бұрын

Go out of business your crap I heard you guys are the official knife of antifa congratulations

@Good-Citizen Жыл бұрын

These dudes are soooo boring. Even The View has more action.

@illupgravengaard9275 5 жыл бұрын

Never buying a benchmade ANTIGUN company

@pauljackson3345 4 жыл бұрын

yea you tell em bud...

@joshtalbot1086 4 жыл бұрын

That's not true at all. Do some research.

@moozy0374 3 жыл бұрын

Oregon PD asked Benchmade to use their grinders etc to destroy the overstock of guns that the police department had confinscated from crime, family dieing and nobody wants the guns etc. I don't see it or think its anti gun at all. That's the research I've found anyways.

@shaneintegra 4 жыл бұрын

Benchmade needs to come out with a cheap beater

@talisikid1618 3 жыл бұрын

Why? Way too many in that segment now. I want them to stay profitable.

@fog360 3 жыл бұрын

They have crap overseas warranty, puts so many of us off on buying 🙄

@talisikid1618 3 жыл бұрын

Nope.

@classiccafe1 5 жыл бұрын

The equipment the facility the workers the distribution the advertising the warranty, that's the reason benchmade spyderco and especially ZT and many others are way overpriced, You have $500 dollar knives designed by some "popular" designer but they are mass produced in China by underpaid workers. I will pay for some custom knives but I see no reason why these are any different than a $19 Walmart knife and when I see people say oh it's a particular steel I can tell you that "special" steel is only a few bucks more than regular steel it's a scam you are paying for these companies operations costs and nothing more

@shannonpaschal9493 5 жыл бұрын

No it's not that it's the WARRANTY!!! Does you even watch the video. Common sense is s Super power theses days!!

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

Mike King obviously you’ve never had the anthem or the 940 in your hand.

@classiccafe1 5 жыл бұрын

@@shannonpaschal9493 so is spelling *Did you even watch the video* not does

@talisikid1618 3 жыл бұрын

Utter bs. Benchmade is American made. Only traitors buy that cheap Chinese junk at China mart. Wise up dude.