Should You Buy a Benchmade Knife in 2024?

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Are Benchmade Knives Still Worth it?
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00:00 - Intro & Why This Video
02:32 - Why Do People Like Benchmade
05:17 - Why Don’t People Like Them?
08:57 - Why You Shouldn’t Buy Benchamde
12:41 - Why You Should Purchase a Benchmade
16:26 - What’s My Preference
18:52 - Is Benchmade Unnecessary?

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@area51.52 4 ай бұрын

Same, brother. I’m not buying a new model until they re-align their pricing with reality.

@MarineX 4 ай бұрын

I concur

@dlrmon1 2 ай бұрын

Being a Benchmade customer for over 20 years, the next generation of owners sadly seem to have adapted the 80/20 rule. They have figured out that they can make more money with less work by focusing on the 20% willing to spend to way too much and ignoring the other 80% of would be customers.

@richardvirchow3390 4 ай бұрын

I’ve never suffered a broken Omega spring and I’ve got dozens of Ganzo & Benchmade knives. I retired in 2005 and began smoking cigars. My dentist urged me to stop and I protested that I didn’t inhale. He asked why do heart patients put nitro pills under their tongues? Answer: the meds go directly into the bloodstream - as would the toxins from cigar smoke. I’ve since got cancer but think I’ve beaten it, only time will tell. I’ll always wonder if my brief years of cigar smoking contributed to my cancer. Be well MarineX, enjoyed your video..!

@michaelmoses4019 4 ай бұрын

The Axis lock is what originally made me reach for a benchmade. But there are companies like Ganzo that make them and they do it well for the price.

@Ron-Ton_78 4 ай бұрын

I just bought my first Benchmade just a few days after this video posted. Just found this video today btw. I got the mini Bugout. I think like most great companies Benchamde has a intangible quality that just makes people want them. Yes the quality and designs play a factor but there’s something else that just makes it feel more special then say a Spyderco even. Anyway I’m very happy with my purchase and I see myself carrying this knife only for a long time. You have a very cool channel sir. Thank you.

@HaiNguyen88888 15 күн бұрын

Get the full size bugout if and when you can.. you’ll love it

@dougr5379 7 күн бұрын

I've been a Benchmade customer since the early 2000s. My first knife was a mini Griptilian. Since then, I purchased many different Benchmade products. They're expensive compared to other knives, but I know most of their models are solid design and high quality.

@johnwallace6763 4 ай бұрын

When it comes to knife companies Benchmade & spyderco are my go to. You really cant beat the Benchmade warranty. They replaced my griptilian blade that i snapped the tip off with no questions and i got the knife back very fast, i think in a weeks time if i remember. I currently have the aluminum bailout as my carry now that i work in an office environment. With the pomel delete the bailout is perfect for me. Its slender but full size and does not print in my pocket, especially because i wear slim jeans. My problem with Benchmade is FRN. dont get me wrong, frn is a good material but id like to see more variety than just FRN and aluminum, like maybe see benchemade use more G10 in production. I put g10 scales on my bugout and in my opinion, brought the bugout to new levels.

@fsttrdl 2 ай бұрын

I ended up buying a 940 Osborne with G10 scales. My reasons were: 1. It’s an American company who make their products in the USA. 2. From the research I’ve done, I think that Benchmades are quality knives, and I want a tool that will hold up over time (the knife sharpening helped in that decision) 3. It was on sale from REI. 4. The aftermarket is great for these knives (I may replace the scales with something more bright as I have a tendency to misplace things easily, though the stock scales feel great to me). Yes, I think that these knives are very expensive for what they are offering, and while I don’t think that money is always an indicator of quality, I am willing to pay the price for the knife that I bought because of the reasons listed above. It’s not perfect, but as of now, I’m satisfied with my purchase, and I believe that this will be an item that (as long as I don’t misplace it) I will have for a very long time.

@solomonkane408 4 ай бұрын

I have about 10 Benchmades and their warranty is top notch the only one I really want is the dlt mini Adamas looks sick. The limited edition bailout in the 3v is my road dawg . I just got that We version of the qubit titanium and 20cv 200 bucks great knife and action fuck with it.

@timothyoakhart8860 4 ай бұрын

Their pricing is absurd. S35v blade with flimsy plastic handles on a bugout going for $200 is nuts. Plus I tried getting an replacement omega spring and it took forever and cost me an additional $20.

@rjlewis8346 4 ай бұрын

Their prices don’t match quality. Period.

@adonisdelacampa7057 27 күн бұрын

And they break for something that you’re life should depend on

@echosierra9990 20 күн бұрын

Their quality is excellent, that being said, you can get the same quality for a much lower price. I have a Vosteed Mini Nightshade with carbon fiber handles, and a S35VN blade that I got for $99. Customization is a big plus though. My guess is that S30V is a steel that they’re very familiar with, so it’s their go to steel. S30V, while an older steel, is still pretty decent, even by today’s standards.

@rjlewis8346 18 күн бұрын

@@echosierra9990 I’m just putting this out there. I still want their water line fixed😂😂

@navyvet05 13 күн бұрын

Are you kidding me? Benchmades are some of the best made knives out there. The only one i have an issue with is the bugout because its overpriced. Its a solid knife but i feel like its $50 too much.

@rjlewis8346 13 күн бұрын

@@navyvet05 yeah, said no one ever.

@echosierra9990 20 күн бұрын

My first foray into “premium” knives started with Benchmade, because I could walk into Bass Pro shop, see, and handle the knife I was interested in, and buy it on the spot. They sell Benchmade, so that’s what I went with. I have a Bugout that I still carry, a Griptilian, mini Griptilian, and mini Bugout. Mini Bugout is a tad too small for me, as the blade usually hits my palm when closing it (not hard enough to cut me, but it’s still a safety issue), and the regular Bugout steers towards not work friendly, due to size and blade shape.

@jbouchard33 4 ай бұрын

Great video with some great insights. I am a Benchmade guy, it is my go to EDC knife. The price has gone up and like many others i would like to know why. But for now, i will be holding off on buying a new Benchmade unless the release something really cool...

@HansPacker 24 күн бұрын

I use my Crooked River almost every day. I also still have the Buck 110 that I bought as a private in the Army some decades ago (it’s mostly retired).

@Primeval5 4 ай бұрын

Benchmades prices are absurd, I don’t think I’ll be getting one anytime soon

@philippruckert6190 12 күн бұрын

Love my Benchmade Vector 495 Axis. It is pretty well built, looks awesome and cuts like a chainsaw as far as I can say.

@KenBurr 10 күн бұрын

I sold my original grivory bugout and then bought the 535BK-4 with Aluminum scales (GovX discounts made it $202). Absolutely worth the upgrade, I actually prefer the non anodized aluminum on the bugout compared to my 945. I do agree you should branch out your collection, but like you said with spyderco. Nothing is beating Benchmade's warranty. Kershaw and Buck are coming in close though.

@nycbike73 4 ай бұрын

I know it’s not American made but I have the cold steel sr1 folding in s30vn in clip point and tanto. I purchased both for the price of one bench made and they are tuff as nails

@ironman2326 4 ай бұрын

I don't use my knives a ton or for hard use on the regular, but I really like carrying a knife that I enjoy using, and that I can trust. Also, I've worked really hard to make decent money so that I can afford some things that I really like and you only live once.

@dariuszciupinski7277 29 күн бұрын

Intelligently presented arguments apart from the repair/sharpening warranty, but I am from Poland and recently purchased 940 Osborne is covered by the warranty of the company importing the goods. Either way, you've got my subscription added. Good luck.

@mercilessforever 4 ай бұрын

I also got a base bailout and am just adding the features I want. That way I didn’t get over charged unneccesarily

@blackbirdrc8348 4 ай бұрын

Was literally about to pull the trigger on a bugout. Then remembered i have a cpm 20cv para 2 in my pocket. Wish i still had my old 154cm griptilian though. Carried that blade for the longest time.

@BC08 Ай бұрын

940 ftw

@Hungrybird474 4 ай бұрын

Same here marine x . I have about a dozen benchmades and like all of them .

@Edgekeeper747 4 ай бұрын

I have some Benchmades from Several years back. Would I buy one now? Probably not because their prices have gotten out of hand. Their prices are simply not justified in todays knife market.

@philclodfelter5994 4 ай бұрын

I have the claymore & turret love both, really like Spyderco I have PM2 several of them. My EDC is the Spyderco Canis

@mercilessforever 4 ай бұрын

Dont forget CRKT they make amazing blades with multiple options from steel to handle material and lock style. I’ve been a crkt life long user edc, most crkt kit carson m21s and the sf m16 big dog tanto, and a few other higher end ones with d2 like the pillar iv which is beautiful and could hang with a bugout but I recently switched to a benchmade bailout for my current edc. And you can feel the difference in quality such as the action and blade lock and steel obviously

@gordonmacdowell8117 4 ай бұрын

I've currently got a dozen Benchmade knives and I love them, but I also bought them all years ago, before they went all in on the big price jump at the beginning of last year, some of it due to inflation. If I was just starting out buying knives now, I would probably only get a couple of them, because their current pricing puts them too close to other luxury knives, like ones made by Hinderer, Spartan-Harsey, Zero Tolerance, Olamic Cutlery, and Chris Reeves. There are a couple I wouldn't mind buying to add to the collection, but I just can't justify the price for what they are. That means buying more fixed blades and more Spyderco knives.

@IchNixHabenUsername 4 ай бұрын

If you have the money and dont care about breaking omega springs and qc issues in general..Go for it. Are they bad knives? No. Are there better knives of higher quality that cost considerably less? Absolutely.

@estebanrivera8820 4 ай бұрын

I got a Benchmade Bailout a few years ago. I thought it would be the first of many but their absolutely terrible customer service turned me off. I'll never give them another dollar.

@reedsponsler2563 4 ай бұрын

I have several. Mini bugout the otf shootout and several others. Ive paid more for ZTs so its not the money.

@deadvikingtrolls Ай бұрын

I used to be wary of omega springs but four of my knives have them and none have broken. Benchmade has pricing problems but adams, mini adamas and fixed in magnacut or cruwear from 63-65 hrc good to go starting currently at $261 for the mini.

@user-db4qg9vx8s Ай бұрын

Your videos are fantastic. God bless you brother

@RockyMountainBlades 4 ай бұрын

its been about a year or so for me now where I said I will no longer purchase any BM knives. specifically for me the main factor is that I have seen their prices jump way up and their quality has gone down. I have a bugout that I have been playing with today because I had to replace a spring in it and the action has been terrible since a month after I bought it (2-3 years ago). I had even put nice flytanium scales ($40) on it before it started being rough and gritty. I probably can't sell it because no one wants to pay even the base price of $180 for a knife that feels like its been left in the sand even with nice handles. My first knife of quality really ever was a mini grip and I have had 3, which have all been great and I still like it a bunch but I wouldn't get another today because a Hogue mini RSK is within $20 of difference and the new ones come in Magnacut and G-10 stock. I don't hate Benchmade I just wont buy from them again for these reasons.

@craigslistrro709 3 ай бұрын

I own a Benchmade Barrage, and EDC'd it for years as my work knife. I literally used it every single day. I cut rubber hoses, preyed out mesh screens, cut shrink wrap, scrapped paint, sludge, rust, grease, you name it, I used it daily for over 10 yrs in harsh chemical environments.... One thing people need to understand is there is nothing sacred or special, about them. It's all about branding and labor costs to make them. You can find plenty of comparable knives out there for MUCH cheaper that are made in China. Labor costs in Oregon drive up the cost of these knives, Regulatory laws, labor laws, EPA laws, all add to the cost of making these knives. Employees at Benchmade enjoy high wages and benefits that go into the cost. My benchmade is getting shipped back to oregon city for repairs because the spring is shot and the screws are stripped out from taking it apart so many times to clean the gunk out of the spring and handle, So i bought a cheap SOG, made in China. as a replacement until i get it back... The SOG is a fine knife that does everything my Benchmade did and it's a $30.00 knife.

@fakebobbyhill296 Ай бұрын

Just got an Osborne and a Freek a couple of weeks ago without a second thought. Ain’t got time to worry about if it was worth it or not. I like playing with them and I think they get to work just fine.

@kaction 4 ай бұрын

Have been wanting a Benchmade Claymore Tanto ... love the look. Not sure if it has any advantages over a Kershaw Launch 16 Tanto other than name, and maybe warranty.

@kevinmcmahon4082 4 ай бұрын

You have to mention the omega springs for why people don't like them. I've broken five or six of them. I can't rely on them.

@coyote4936 4 ай бұрын

They must be really weak. I heard they are upgrading to a flat rolled spring that is stronger

@kevinmcmahon4082 4 ай бұрын

@@coyote4936 I hope they are better. I don't understand why they don't figure out a coil spring system. Wasn't the Anthem like that?

@johnwallace6763 4 ай бұрын

You must be doing something with a folder that you should be using a fixed blade for. I've used benchmades, especially my full sized sheep's foot griptilian for over 10 years now and never had a single spring break.

@kevinmcmahon4082 4 ай бұрын

@johnwallace6763 no, they usually break when I'm fidgeting with them. Just opening and closing.

@jonathanklein7875 4 ай бұрын

@kevinmcmahon4082 the Anthem was awesome! It's unfortunate it was discontinued, though I'm sure considering the previous price several years ago, the current price would be astronomical. I'm still surprised they never adapted that system into more of their products.

@TimsSchoolOfFish 4 ай бұрын

I’m indifferent. Neither sheep, nor bear. I can understand why people would buy and support Benchmade. But they’re just not for me. They’re USA made and of course I love that. They have a great warranty and service, which is commendable. But they just don’t “give me the fizz”. I can’t justify the price tag. And I don’t align with their politics. Good stuff as always brother 👊🏻

@Jacob-ul7df 4 ай бұрын

You have some good takes on Benchmade knives. I think what it really boils down to is being in the incrowd. Benchmade is a designer brand which is really the only justification for its high price tag. They are good knives but spending that amount of cash on a pocket knife really is mind blowing. The only good thing about Benchmade is that they have the best customer service in the industry. Similar to Glock. However, you need not to look far and wide to find quality blades that cost half as much. The real question that people should ask themselves is "What do I need a knife for?" you could answer that question with a 40-60 dollar knife you can get at your local Walmart. Just stay away from china made knives and you'll be fine.

@TRCody-yw4sz Ай бұрын

Recently bought a new Mini Adira (water series). The retail price on it was $230.00. With my local tax rate, it would have cost $248.98. I purchased it from a local ACE Hardware for $186.94 out the door. They had it listed for just under $200.00. I used a 20% ACE coupon. There are ways to find them at a reasonable price. Sites like White Mountain Knives ship free, offer 10% discount and don't charge tax. I wouldn't pay the retail price by any means. You just have to find the right outlet...

@MarineX Ай бұрын

Nice. I'm LITERALLY putting on shoes to go to Ace

@TRCody-yw4sz Ай бұрын

@@MarineX Hopefully your ACE has them marked lower...

@MarineX Ай бұрын

@@TRCody-yw4sz just got back. They didn't have any. So I grabbed super glue and headed out

@Mike-vv8sp 22 күн бұрын

I have at least 6 or 7 benchmades. I really like how they are always ambidextrous. Then I dought a Houge with the same lock as the axis lock, and it is a much better knive. Benchmade is also the only knife company that I have had to return a knife for repair that was a complete fail. S30V is old school, and Benchmade just wants way too for better steels compared to the competition.

@harrydaniels9436 3 ай бұрын

great video,,,,,thanks

@CombatBanana Ай бұрын

People walk into REI and get sold on benchmade, overpay, and assume they are getting what they pay for. There are so many brands both Chinese and USA that make a far better knife for the price. If you like the Bugout then look at the Kizer Drop Bear, Kizer Escort, Civivi FG, Flytaniam Arcade, and many more. Just look up best crossbar locks. You can also look at button locks.

@user-sc2nr3hm5n Ай бұрын

Great video!! I am a diehard Benchmade fan. I've been using, carrying and collecting Benchmade for years. Yes, it is frustrating to see the price increase across the board on their knives, but, take a look around and you'll see everything has drastically gone up for no apparent reason. My personal opinion, I would rather pay a bit more for something that has a proven history and track record than waste my money trying to find something comparable. Just my 2 cents

@DCuerpoJr 4 ай бұрын

I like Benchmade because it’s made in the USA and the ability to quickly open and close their folding knives one-handed and in either hand. That said, I only buy stuff when it’s on sale.

@SamEdwards0724316 4 ай бұрын

When it comes to cost of tooling it's mostly the cost of paying for the people to do it and then the actual end mills used in the big mills.

@va6gkthaskey311 4 ай бұрын

I made the "mistake" 😉 of ordering a hand made biltong with a horn handle from Nepal about a yr ago or so. Its 5160 and i have a kydex sheath for it. Other than a little extra blade maintenance it is a sweet edc city blade. When i go out of the city i carry bigger of course. I cant bring myself to buy a bench made. 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for the video!! Cheer, beers and whiskey 🤠 🥃

@ryanlavallee6342 4 ай бұрын

The few Benchmade knives I have give me no reason to buy any knife in 2024. My s30v mini grip is in my pocket everyday without fail 🤷🏻‍♂️

@hectorrivera6624 2 ай бұрын

I have had over 10 Benchmades during my 30-year career in the Army. Some have been abused and deployed with me. Never had an omega spring broken. I also had an issue with two knives that were sent to BM. One was to get my name engraved (a Grip), the other was issued to me, an auto that I took apart and couldnt put back together. Long story short, UPS lost my knives. They said they were delivered, which I know it was a lie since I was waiting for them at the house. After months of back-and-forth, Benchmade decided to send me two knives. The one from deployment it was discontinued so they sent me a Presidio auto. Both knives engraved. I pay PX prices, so the prices are not an issue to me. Their customer service is top notch.

@sheldongiles7408 4 ай бұрын

My wife got me the socp folder in April 2022 for 180 now it's 225 that much markup isn't just inflation.

@flapxjackson 4 ай бұрын

I’ve bought Benchmades for years. But haven’t bought one for a couple of years now. I think the last one I bought is a mini Adamas. Lately their designs don’t do anything for me. And now their pricing is just over the top. It’s hard to justify spending that much when there are more interesting designs with the same or better materials at a lower cost. And in the budget territory, you can get some great folders in the $50 to $70 range. I want to support an American company. But it’s getting hard with all the great knives that are coming from overseas. That being said, I’ll be eyeing the mini Adamas auto in carbon fibre and MagnaCut coming out this year. Along with the downsized Bushcrafter fixed blade coming out also. Whether or not I spend my ducats on those two remains to be seen.

@garyvanleeuwen-bc1hg 4 ай бұрын

I started buying knives last year I watched youtube videos including this one and bought a zt and a Spyderco pm2. The Spyderco PM2 S45VN has had the most pocket time since. I looked at benchmade but like you pointed out I didn't understand the price point for the benchmade and I have stayed away from them. I keep looking at the benchmade but with so many americn made options with better blade material I can't justify spending the extra money for the butterfly logo

@michaelmoses4019 4 ай бұрын

I still have an issue with them and springfield's political views. I own benchmade knives and springfield firearms, however since they pulled that gun hacking stunt, i havent acquired anything new from either manufacturer. But the quality is there, cant deny that.

@badomen_ 3 ай бұрын

Was about to settle my mind on buying an osborne 940 as a graduation reward to myself but you helped me make my mind. Gonna settle on something cheaper and maybe buy 2 knives instead of 1 for the same amount spent.

@chriswood3390 Ай бұрын

Just bought a 940 . Will do it again if lost. Lol love it!

@harrydaniels9436 3 ай бұрын

don't own a benchmade,,,,,but looking,,,,think i'll get one, have seen them and they have good actions,,,,,,,thanks again and i subscribed,,,,be seeing you

@The_Draque Ай бұрын

Instead of Benchmade look at Kunwu or Hogue...i had 5 Benchmades sold 3 of them recently, holding onto a 940 and a Bugout just for nostalgia sake.

@marclucier2533 4 ай бұрын

I have 4 Benchmades. All bought between 2015-17. But now? No way. They’re pricing is insane.

@DoItYourselfRC Ай бұрын

I really don’t think they’re that expensive for what you get tbh

@FarmersSON55 4 ай бұрын

The knives I buy don't have butterflies on em

@LostLoon 4 ай бұрын

New garage tour ❤

@trevornoggle2368 2 ай бұрын

I broke two omega springs in two weeks of owning the knife lol. They took it back and now I’m hunting for a new knife.

@adonisdelacampa7057 27 күн бұрын

Toor knives zero tolerance are the best I’ve owned about everything just my opinion

@montyv3909 4 ай бұрын

I think everyone should at least try a 940 or bugout

@goobah1389 2 ай бұрын

My ass would lose it or forget its on me when getting on a plane. Cannot justify.

@glenwad6322 2 ай бұрын

I picked up a SOCP folder and I love it but ngl for $250 I think it’s a bit overpriced.

@patrickbledsoe2176 4 ай бұрын

I should wait to comment. I love my Bugout, I think they are worth it. They don't have the inventory Spyderco has but Spyderco's nice stuff is expensive just like Benchmade's

@D00Mcandy 4 ай бұрын

ALL of Benchmade's stuff is expensive. Spyderco has inexpensive, but still great quality, products; Benchmade doesn't.

@patrickbledsoe2176 4 ай бұрын

Spydercos inexpensive stuff doesn't have the highest quality materials.the build quality maybe be super.

@dextexify Ай бұрын

@@D00Mcandy Because Spyderco budget line is made in overseas factories.

@isildurelendurion1822 2 ай бұрын

Love Benchmade but their prices are stupid. As a former soldier in the Army, I had issed Benchmades which I still have and use. That said, over half of my current collection came from pawn shops.

@12345678927164 Ай бұрын

I find all my money in the interior of bank vaults at 3am for some reason. Shoutout to all my weekend warriors out there.

@stevenlachance8576 Ай бұрын

Like the knives, but dollar for dollar I’ll take Spyderco every day. So no buying here. My Benchmade buys have mostly been aftermarket.

@thewhitegarveytwg8912 4 ай бұрын

I look forward to buying discontinued models at deep discounts. The prices are usually more realistic and present a great value.

@matthewshannon6946 2 ай бұрын

I own 40+ Benchmade knives. I started collecting in the early '90s when you could get any Benchmade for under $100.00. The last one I bought was my auto Adamas. It's probably the last purchase I'll make from them. C'mon, $600.00 for a edc folder? They've lost their rabid ass minds. I don't mind paying for quality, but their prices are completely indefensible!! It's offensive and I won't be buying any more of their products any time soon until they come back to earth!!!

@Tony_Xie 4 ай бұрын

I owning many Benchmade knives, and I love Benchmade. Yes, their products are expensive, and there is many competitors now a day making good quality knives with cheaper prices. However, I still like the quality, design, and creativity of Benchmade. I will still buy them! Benchmade’s tools are reliable that I can trust! ❤

@DB.KOOPER 4 ай бұрын

They're garbage ("creativity"??? LOL WHERE???) and you're a collector not a user. You're who Benchmade makes knives for now days, the guy who never actually uses them but like the looks" and thinks the brand name makes him cool when he posts pictures on Instagram.

@DeerUNIT42 Ай бұрын

The Glock of the knife world... Even when you hit a rare 30% off sale, theyre not competitive with the market. Once they lost their axis lock patent, and they failed to innovate and improve for 20yrs, theyre left with only the die-hard Fanboys. And even those are getting sour and alienated.

@ADAMGILBRT82 Ай бұрын

I love my 3 benchmade knives but each to their own.

@MarineX Ай бұрын

I totally understand that

@kevinmacan2262 4 ай бұрын

Not ever a bug out.

@cheshire2.047 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I have 2 with a third in the mail.

@TBEDC 4 ай бұрын

Spyderco bro..I wasn’t impressed with the mini Bugout

@brian7578 4 ай бұрын

Spyderco keeps jacking up their prices year after year

@1977aliveandkicking 4 ай бұрын

Buy in 2024? If I win the lottery or if I get divorced. Otherwise, I will buy Ganzo as before. There is no money for something more expensive

@coyote4936 4 ай бұрын

I love and want benchmades but I can’t afford them.

@KBP18 3 ай бұрын

I’m a firm believer in the concept “there is a tool for every job” . I don’t think you should be using a knife on a daily basis to break down boxes . Get yourself a box cutter lol If someone asks to use your knife as a screwdriver , tell them to go to hell 😂

@kennethmeyers5008 22 күн бұрын

Love my crooked river

@StarDarkAshes 4 ай бұрын

Hard pass. D2 for $400? 😂

@HorsepowerHeaven 4 ай бұрын

Why sharpen them? Send them all in and enjoy something else for a while. Utalize that Free sharpen service and you’ll feel a bit better about giving them your money. Thanks for the video 🫡 Love my benchmades but I’m done for a while as well.

@MarineX 4 ай бұрын

I get anxiety with them getting loss

@HorsepowerHeaven 4 ай бұрын

@@MarineX I get that! Living in Canada I can’t send it across the boarder. There’s a really good chance they’ll get confiscated so I either have to sharpen them myself or get someone better than me to do it. I figured being in the states you would have no problem sending it back and forth.

@glassmw9823 4 ай бұрын

If you have money to burn - *_yes_* - if you don’t - *_no_*

@anti7hero 16 күн бұрын

No such thing as a prior Marine, hoorah.

@solidus1995 2 ай бұрын

I had a cabelas 940. Got it for 290...some old man bought it for 480 on Ebay lol. Im good on benchmades...not a fan of their monetary donations to democrats. I do however have an auto claymore i keep on my work truck just to beat tf out of. I am however a simp for Microtech. Once i found a dealer who didnt care about shipping OTFs to NYC i went wild.

@zombiemann 4 ай бұрын

I carried a Benchmade CQC7 for over 20 years. It was in my pocket the first time I held my daughter. It was in my pocket the day she got married. I gifted it to my new son in law that same day. It served me well and continues to serve him well. I replaced it with the Kershaw version of the same Emerson CQC7 design. For my EDC use, the only difference I notice is a little more frequent need to strop it. I still only need to get the stones out once a year or so.

@apstech4618 4 ай бұрын

LOL. The next video will be “hey what’s up with the knife shortages!” People are clueless as to what is driving the current alloy shortages which will begin to affect all knife any day now as soon as they can’t get any more stock. You voted for it.

@jed-henrywitkowski6470 4 ай бұрын

A Marine. That expalins lighting a cigar with a lighter! JK, seriously matches are better for cigars, man. Cheers!

@MarineX 4 ай бұрын

lol. It’s butane. But I prefer matches. When I’m filming it is too complicated to use matches and run my grape.

@crocholiday Ай бұрын

I'm shopping for a new EDH knife and was considering Benchmade but I can't justify some of the pricing. I don't mind ponying up for quality but their pricing seems so inflated. Their donations give me pause. I'm also independent and vote either way but living on the other side of the state and and burnt out on being forced to deal with Portland's uber progressive idiocy. I may be a hard pass if part of my money is going to end up funding more stupid crap.

@brian7578 4 ай бұрын

Shoot should you buy a Spyderco in 2024? Freaking price increase again!! A standard blacked-out PM2 is over 200 bucks. Um, no!

@Phaminator525 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunate. Definitely think hogue is still competitively priced out of all the USA knife makers

@No-ub5ju Ай бұрын

manega i aint come here for a history lesson

@MarineX Ай бұрын

Then click away

@archaicalworm03 Ай бұрын

Or ever?

@P1015532oni Ай бұрын

I own Benchmade. Half-way through 2024? No, I’m not buying any more Benchmade for the foreseeable future. Just no. Do I love the ones I have? Yes. Would I get rid of them? No. If I have the power to turn back time and start over, knowing what I know now, would I buy Benchmade? No.

@ZWally-mn8bm 3 ай бұрын

Yut

@chriselliott484 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't buy a Benchmade in 2024

@StarDarkAshes 4 ай бұрын

These days you may be rejected 😢 by your peers for being a sucker when they see the butterfly. 🦋 💣🚀😸😹😸😝😂😄😅😊LOL! LMFAO!😆🔫

@Black_Cat_997 Ай бұрын

Hogue

@cashdingo6386 4 ай бұрын

20 minutes to say no?

@MarineX 4 ай бұрын

Glad you can count my g

@Drater-the_slow Ай бұрын

Three reasons i wouldn't get one: 1. Funding against the 2nd amendment. 2. Funding against the 2nd amendment. 3. Funding against the 2nd amendment. I really don't pick on the guys that don't mind that though. It's your money, do as you wish with it and im sure it will serve you well. You may even get compliments from your Wife's boyfriend on your neat plastic handled knife with an adorable little butterfly on it.

@MarineX Ай бұрын

I have discussed this before I'm several videos. They were supporting their local police department by destroying guns confiscated from criminals. The guns were never going to be returned. But I get your point

@Drater-the_slow Ай бұрын

@MarineX You know it's a little bit more than just that... Like I said, there's nothing wrong with liking what you like or why you like it. I'm sure there's probably a bit of cope on the back end of the mind when you're trying to justify those glaring issues that otherwise Tarnish a brand that should be reputable though.