The Benchmade Anthem Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

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6 жыл бұрын

Today, we're going to review the Benchmade Anthem, which is their first integral and the first knife to feature a new pole-based axis lock. Although it's far from perfect, it's absolutely exceptional, and enough of a Gem to find a home in my collection (at least for a little while!)

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@Mike-cu6gk 4 жыл бұрын

I checked out this knife today for the first time and WOW I was amazed how nice it was. Then I saw the price and WOW !!!!!!! I purchased a Ruger SP101, 357 with a 3 inch barrel instead.

@monkeyfaceII 4 жыл бұрын

Mike 45 yep you Can get a collection for the price of the benchmade Anthem

@Mike-cu6gk 4 жыл бұрын

Carlos EDC Lol your not kidding. My buddy owns a tactical store and he told me if I want one he would sell it to me for $280.

@S1thowwow 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@BirdShotIV 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this one after having handled it a couple times, nearly bought it. Got a loaner on the way, looking forward to it. Great review Nick

@jimyocum9556 6 жыл бұрын

One of the hardest things I find to judge off of reviews is size..I'm glad to see you gave a little bit better size comparison sometimes you go through that part to fast ti get a decent idea of what we're looking at...thanks for the vids!.

@Dmv216661 6 жыл бұрын

I work in the knife dept at a head shop, and i have absolutely fallen in love with this knife. I'm glad to hear about the flaws first, before I buy it though, even though I'm getting a giant discount, so I can try and plan out how to remedy some of these problems if I do get it Thanks for another great interview man

@matthewadler1329 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great looks, simple and impressive construction, and a perfect version of an excellent lock. I would absolutely love to own one of these. Man you tore into that woman with the voice and everything. I was dying.

@geovargas3097 6 жыл бұрын

Have been researching knives as i am looking to get one for edc. I have been going through your videos. Thank you for your hard work. It really helps those of us who don’t know much about knives. Having said that, I still haven’t decided which to get. 😩

@DaveJustDave 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, i appreciate your well thought out and even handed reviews. I'm new to cutlery (is that even the term?) and I just bought a knife you reviewed - perhaps you should set up an amazon affiliate account so you can get some credit for referring people.

@ramenoodle7853 5 жыл бұрын

just picked this up. i was comparing to my 940 and i noticed the bm logo on the blade is laser etched in a bronze color that matches the ano haha different than all my other bms

@gmoney5947 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife...great review as usual.

@j3ff1987 5 жыл бұрын

OMG you are VERY correct on their QC. I sent my 940 in for lifesharp and it was sent back uneven .. twice. not by a small margin either. took it to Plaza cutlery (RIP) and dan laughed about it out loud before making it perfect

@B3SSPR0 6 жыл бұрын

I had a chance to handle this knife over the weekend at GPKnives. Initially I thought the MSRP was insane even by Benchmade's standards. I had previously owned the 765 TI Monolock and hated it, I figured this would be a similar experience as another TI Benchmade knife. After playing around with it for a while, I began to realize why the price is set so high. Compared to the TI Monolock, this knife is simply better on every aspect. The lockup is perfect, finishing is perfect, and build quality perfect. The only thing I don't love is the pocket clip. It may be sacrilegious to suggest, however I think this knife flat-out beats the Sebenza as the premium EDC folder to have.

@gonshocks 6 жыл бұрын

I had an itch for an integral knife, I scratched it with a WE Knife 702. Terrific knife with ceramic bearings running on ss washers, all for a whole lot less $$$.

@The_Privateer 6 жыл бұрын

w00t! Finally! My 'non-first production' didn't suffer any of the problems your did and was (aside from the hideous pocket clip) as close to perfect as it could be. I've had my Anthem for a few months now. At first I was hesitant of the price, but after having it - it is worth it. I describe it as... "balanced." Balanced weight vs size, balanced overall size, balanced blade vs handle... just an all around "this one's just right" type of knife. Makes ZT actions look and feel like Fisher Price rejects. The only thing I don't like is the clip - it's horrible. However, a aftermarket titanium Spyderco deep carry clip will absolutely fit (so weird) and is the best and only change I made to mine. Swap the clip and it's golden.

@mostcertainlyno 6 жыл бұрын

What aftermarket clip are you referring to? Can you link me, please.

@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review

@ExF1Guy 6 жыл бұрын

My ZT 0452 had dividing right out of the box. I'm not sure if it's the blade, or the handle scales. When freshly lubed, it has a really gritty, stepped feeling to the blade. It gets much better as the knife gets carried for a couple days, and then gets worse again after a week or so. I don't know if someone overtightened the pivot before I got it, or used it as a prybar, but this is how it's been ever since I bought it. When it is running well, the action is beautiful though.

@AMRonin 6 жыл бұрын

Regarding the pivot screw getting loose: you should actually use Loctite 222MS, it can withstand vibrations much better compared to the "red" or "blue" Loctites, it's more rubber like when it dries compared to the plastic like of the other two Loctites. Also always clean the surfaces with 99% alcohol prior to applying any Loctite. I have the 781 and don't have any pivot loosing issues after using this Loctite.

@holyterrortyler 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife but I agree with the clip. Just make a deep carry an option on all knives, simple as that.

@philipjacoby5769 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, or maybe they should include a spare deep carry clip in all of their boxes.

@jolness1 3 жыл бұрын

For what they charge I think they should absolutely put a spare deep carry pocket clip in the same color. They used to send them out for free but they charge you now most of the time. I have several benchmades I like but sometimes I'm less than thrilled with how the company operates to put mildly

@cheesychester9647 5 жыл бұрын

I got one today, already have an MXG clip otw

@tonya2808 4 жыл бұрын

How did the re-anodizing go? I just got one and am interested in stripping the anodizing and giving it an Oxiclean bath to give it the matte Sebenza look

@drmm3r41 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, please do a mini re-review on the Anthem once it's been anodized with comments on who you use/recommend for anodizing for people who'd like a quality job done with our Ti scaled knives (it's hard to send away some knives, with the money that you put into them, not knowing if the result will be worth it or just mess it up). Love your reviews, keep up the great work!

@drmm3r41 6 жыл бұрын

Never mind, after falling down the KZfaq rabbit hole, I found out that you did exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks! (Still love your reviews.)

@someguywithachannel7590 4 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to get a benchmade for a while and I saw this and said "yeah I'm gonna get that one" and then I saw the price... i now own a bugout instead

@chrispianoleao9700 6 жыл бұрын

I not a benchmade fan but I was really enjoying the review until the price tag. Wow I almost choked on my adult beverage! Great stuff Nick.

@BC08 4 жыл бұрын

You think it’s expensive for a Titanium integral, 20CV blade riding on ball bearings? Who offers a comparable US made knife for less? Just curious.

@Wuwuyvzvvaga 4 жыл бұрын

@@BC08 This knife is fugly, meh steel, meh design. Yea it is way to expensive for what it is.. More like $250 would be acceptable.

@BC08 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel NA Looks great, top tier steel, integral billet titanium handle, innovative variation on axis lock, show me a comparable product selling new for anywhere near $250 and you’ll have a point. There aren’t any, thus your opinion carries no weight

@rlanger3108 4 жыл бұрын

@@Wuwuyvzvvaga did you call 20cv a meh steel?

@tamashorvath7954 6 жыл бұрын

Dont worry about that bearing thing. You would still have to apply a lot of force to damage the titanium in that way. And Im pretty sure, with that force, you'd also damage most of knives where the bearings are running against titanium.

@f22shift 6 жыл бұрын

I actually don’t mind the price but I expect perfection at that price like you said. This actually popped up at a local dealer and I’m thinking to ask him to thoroughly inspect although I’m worried he won’t be as thorough as me lolAlso I noticed a bunch going on sale On bf for 300ish. So I wonder why if there is some other problem with it

@samla2404 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, I have the same knife, and would like to know kindly where would you be sending the knife to just so i can hopefully do the same and get my anthem taken care of as well.

@johnj.baranski6553 6 жыл бұрын

Got mine today. $300 second hand and fresh from BM SPA. Loving it.

@soulzzplaysgames 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you lucky bastard, great deal you got there.

@cameronbottoms1118 3 жыл бұрын

@@soulzzplaysgames wait til you hear i got one for $228.12...

@stringtwister7654 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice knife Nick, great review.. When are you going to do a review on band-aid's? I can tell from all your videos that you have lots of experience with them! Lol

@maxguitarhero 6 жыл бұрын

The pivot would still take a good bit of brunt from lateral force on the blade, the bearings could do some damage from over tightening before they'd damage the liner from lateral stress, but you wouldn't care as much because your pivot would be bent first lol.

@sjoerdstok1 6 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with my 20cv mini grip. The edge was on one side a millimeter higher! (Luckily the company had great service so I got a new one). Not sure if this is true. But someone told me those edges are because they make the knives that are in demand, not like in big numbers. This way the sharpeners keep getting different knives and steels which result in uneven edges.

@neokuji 6 жыл бұрын

sjoerd stok interesting, but the skill should still be there, unless it’s “the new guy” who hasn’t ground that/those before, and isn’t necessarily naturally talented.

@thomaslanders1162 6 жыл бұрын

It's a great looking knife and the lock appears to be a big improvement over the omega springs... I wonder what the percentage is of omega spring failure ? Benchmades QC might be getting a little better but still problems..I see many of them in person..I've seen 4-G10 940s (including an REI) with missing G10 pattern in same area of scale... I love BM designs and I'm rooting for them too.. But, some things really bother me.. The axis lock and Anthem lock have weak detents.. Many BMs (940s etc) have the pivot screw loosen up.. Some claim lock tite doesn't fix it.. Maybe it's not being applied properly...The Omega springs are always in the back of my mind but so far no problems with about 12...Again, I'd guess BM will try and replace axis lock with new lock on the Anthem... Still need to straighten out detent, screws backing out and QC... I wonder if BM has a friggin clue about cos like Kizer, WE, Reate, Real Steel etc...

@deanlawrence3728 6 жыл бұрын

I have a benchmade mini grip in 20 CV and it's a great knife and is mostly perfect except for the magical unscrewing pivot I just added more blue lock tight

@the6cow6god6 4 жыл бұрын

would you still buy this knife today in 2020? or is there just a better knife from another company now? i LOVE titanium and also integral handles plus that blade shape looks amazing to me im just not sure if the almost 500$ price tag is worth it so i am asking would you still buy one today?

@pierrepannetier9167 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, have you actually tried to fit a deep carry clip on the Anthem? As it only uses the two outer screws, as long as their spacing is the same, it might fit. Just a thought...

@NickShabazz 6 жыл бұрын

With a little filing to the holes, I probably could have, but it wasn't worth it.

@medichiker1278 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, have you tried the Contego or the Adamas Clip? The Adamas clip is standard-like, but the Contego uses bigger screws for the clip attachment, so the holes in the clip are bigger. Maybe on a Contego Clip you wouldn't need to file. Best Regards Nico

@EDCwithAaron 6 жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this review forever. Pretty sure I'm going to pick one up, just hope that I can find somewhere within an hour or two drive that I can handle a few and pick the best one. Amazing review as always... And STILL need an amazon link to your disassembly mat!!

@CastleDoctrineJr 6 жыл бұрын

EDC with Aaron if you have a cabelas anywhere near you, you can order it through them, pick it up at the store, and if you don't like it you can immediately return it. That's how I buy all of my benchmades

@EDCwithAaron 6 жыл бұрын

dieseldargon not a bad idea. Thank you!

@jolness1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the shape of the handle especially. Looks kinda like a 940 with a larger choil

@jolness1 3 жыл бұрын

Or a Sebenza sorta. Just snagged one of these BNIB for a steal. Almost paid eBay scalper prices because of this review.

@ZechsAznable 6 жыл бұрын

So how stiff is the spring feeling verse the Spyderco Manix 2? They both seem similar in execution, albeit with different parts overall. Does it easily disengage with just one finger like a traditional Axis lock or does it require you to pull back on both sides of the lock like the Ball Bearing Lock? Curious since this is a new way to do an axis lock.

@big_and_fem 6 жыл бұрын

moves like a 940, but a little more consistent lower tension.

@ZechsAznable 6 жыл бұрын

sam oberg Good to know! Thanks for the heads up.

@dylanworkman5445 6 жыл бұрын

The manix is much stiffer than pretty much any axis lock, and the Anthem has the smoothest Axis mechanism I've ever handled

@mauiharward4748 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Nick. This was a knife I had on my radar since I’ve seen it. After seeing the price I was excited about getting my hands on it. We’ll gladly pony up and pay this kind of cash for a knife, but this is simply over priced. You touched on many of the “Nick-picks, that I found myself. So... conclusion, very nice knife in my opinion, but way over priced as usual for benchmade.

@krog4579 4 жыл бұрын

Doesnt the deep carry clip only use 2 screws though???

@Apex_grind562 6 жыл бұрын

Well done

@tonydragon784 6 жыл бұрын

I got way too excited when I saw this in my sub box

@seanf5760 4 жыл бұрын

When you made a knife comparison you missed an obvious comparison: it's essentially an integral Sebenza with an Axis lock. The blade profile is very similar, as I noticed when I had it alongside my CRK Mnandi and saw the profile similarity.

@psykometal 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got my hands on one of these knives last week. I've been carrying it ever since and have been in love with the blade profile, and I had this same realization after a couple of days, the blade is basically a slightly smaller flat ground large Sebenza blade! No wonder it's so great and useful!! 🤘

@jojojaykay 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review, dad.

@charliemartin4392 4 жыл бұрын

Is it as thin as the bailout in 3V

@jw9436 6 жыл бұрын

Knife looks good and seems to operate very smoothly. But the ONLY way I would consider getting one is if Nick accompanied me to several brick and mortars to help me pick out the gem of the bunch. Now that would be a fun excursion! Unfortunately, this will likely never happen, alas, no Anthem for me. On a side note, my 551-1 was flawless right out of the box, the way it should be. A great working knife. But until Benchmade squares away their QC issues, I'll have to pass on them.

@johnyricco1220 6 жыл бұрын

I used to collect knives like you back in the 90s/00s, the last folders I bought was a Microtech Lightfoot and a Benchmade Doug Ritter in S30V when it first came out. After that I never coveted a new folder again. Had the Doug Ritter for 12 years now, and am surprised to see how similar the Anthem is. I never had a problem with the omega spring in the Axis lock in all this time.

@arthurmisirlis6994 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately living in Australia my only choice is to buy online and In the past I have purchased 8 Benchmade knives. Of those only two have been centred, one maybe just, the 950 was actually scraping the liner. Only one has had no side to side blade play,the 710 was the only one with an even bevel and that was the Knife Works exclusive in M390. Needless to say I don't have 8 Benchies in my collection. As much as I like some of what Benchmade produces the 40 USD shipping cost backwards and then forwards again to rectify any issues really puts international buyers out of pocket. I have spent far less just for shits and giggles on $60 knives from Aliexpress and dhGate and received knives of a better fit and finish, even bevel and way sharper than all but one Benchmade that I own. As much as I want to love Benchmade knives they make this very difficult by allowing absolute garbage get past their QC when it is apparent that they can do so much better. Meh!

@hooper4581 6 жыл бұрын

Arthur Misirlis oooof ! You are a glutton for benchmade punishment ;-) Much to be said of their quality control. Seems they have some great lookin knives that fall way short in the outcome. Maybe buy used benchs so you won't take such a high price hit in wallet?

@arthurmisirlis6994 6 жыл бұрын

I hear you but unfortunately the secondary market in Australia isn't so big. That backed with the paranoia of 'why are they reselling , is it because it's another BM donkey being passed on?" This prevents me from even considering it. Sadly I think I am well and truly done with BM and the arrogance of Mr Les de Asis who seems happy to pretend that they are producing quality knives despite the complaints of so many (ex)loyal customers. Thanks for the advise though Hooper45.

@jamesiliffe8354 6 жыл бұрын

If your anywhere near Brisbane theirs a in store shop that sells them

@deadpoollee9497 5 жыл бұрын

@@arthurmisirlis6994 u know I never understood Australia laws. I always thought it was outdoor Hard work guns an knive culture? Its shame they look at them as dangerous weapons an not tools

@arthurmisirlis6994 5 жыл бұрын

@Deadpool Lee yeah I hear you mate it's a load of crap. There's a lot of outback Australia for sure but most of our population is spread out through five major cities and most folk are quite detached from the hard country life. What makes it tough here is a sad story that did not end well for civil liberties. In 1996 all it took was one individual who was clinically mentally deficient to kill, using unregistered and illegally obtained firearms, 35 people and injure a further 23. Add to this a spineless Prime Minister who knew how to milk a so called "progressive" left wing agenda for an upcoming election. Result being all Australian citizens lost the right to semi automatic firearms as well as having huge amendments made, for the worse, regarding anything to do with guns. All it took was one nut case and since then the government and our left wing media continue to tar us all with the same brush and continue to view any citizen who wishes to own a firearms license with suspicion and as a potential threat. Sucks big time.

@CastleDoctrineJr 6 жыл бұрын

Dont worry about breaking thr titanium with the bearings. Having thoroughly overtightened my zt0450 on accident before, I can say with some confidence that the first things to go are the bearings themselves. The titanium was unaffected, but all of the bearings in that knife were flat spotted.

@neokuji 6 жыл бұрын

dieseldargon *insert joe dirt “dang” meme

@ChuckBeefOG 6 жыл бұрын

That sucks man. Thats why i use a pen style torqx driver, you really have to grip and rip it to over-tighten. But to be honest i have never had my 0450 apart yet so i hope it's not easy to hurt the bearings. What did ZT nail you for a new set?

@HikikomoriZone 6 жыл бұрын

Chuck Beef ZT will usually send you a whole new set of bearings for free if you have issues like that. Just send them a message on their site about the bearings breaking or wearing out.

@poopagore 3 жыл бұрын

@ 1:07 I thought it was glowing with tritium or something. that would be sick

@alvarezgilbert01 3 жыл бұрын

Axis lock with a coil spring !!! 😍😍😍😍😍

@MrJoshGrobin 6 жыл бұрын

What is your Anthem Nick?

@bill3117 5 жыл бұрын

Nick, have you seen the DPx 2019 Aculus yet? Seems similar to the Anthem. It is a flipper unlike previous knives.

@maxwelldemonic 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same pivot loosening issue on my 940-1. I have to tweek it every so often to tighten up the action.

@eisenwerks6388 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review, thanks! It would be cool if they made the exact same integral design in aluminum for a hundred bucks less or so. Perhaps even a budget version with a fiber impregnated resin encasing thin al or ti plates and m390 blade steel. Utter work of art as it is, but I'm scared to carry my 581 most of the time after losing my first one, much less something more than twice as pricey!

@wretchpin 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick. Just de-assist a 583 barrage for the same satisfaction. The price is...a beautiful thing.

@johnj.baranski6553 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good word on my favorite brand.

@tannerclark9202 5 жыл бұрын

Nick, could you possible take the blade from a 940 and use it in the anthem body? Just curious..

@ogenmatic 6 жыл бұрын

10:32 - "It's not a danger in any way." MXG Gear makes some deep carry clips that use only two holes. Actually the Benchmade deep carry clip only uses two. (Assuming that it's the furthest back hole that doesn't line up) Kept waiting for something like, "It's better than a lot of Benchmade knives...An-Them some." (It's still a wrinkled dick clip btw)

@coleprivett9125 6 жыл бұрын

this guy doesn't appreciate the absolute beauty in the small details. the matching axis lock and thumbstud, the amazing smoothness, the matching clip, bronze titanium, stonewashed blade, smoothed top of blade, simple design, easy to clean, one piece of titanium, light but also completely metal

@robgoose8126 6 жыл бұрын

He commented on literally all of those points.

@kimmungkim 4 жыл бұрын

So, they have two version? A grey one and gold one?

@cameronbottoms1118 3 жыл бұрын

honestly depends on the anodizing you get from Benchmade. I ordered a gold because it was all that was left and got a gray.

@BamPlan 6 жыл бұрын

I want to love it. Luckily there are a few clips out there that can make this guy better because that’s the only thing giving me pause. If you ever end up in Portland we can take the Benchmade tour together!

@TautologyTechSystems 6 жыл бұрын

Brogan Marcotte Where can we find clips for this thing?

@guns4funcajanajustin 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet knife

@geraldocesar2009 3 жыл бұрын

BENCHMADE 781 or Inkose large?

@brianfollett687 6 жыл бұрын

I like the knife , just really over-priced right now. I really love the blade shape , it reminds me of a Sebenza , especially with the crown on the blade , or a Doug Ritter blade shape which I love on my Benchmade Freak. I usually reprofile all my knives , because the grinds are almost never even , but for this amount of money , they should be ,and that would really piss me off. Ca'Mon Benchmade ! !

@thatguy3678 5 жыл бұрын

How much is it?

@karlizen4990 6 жыл бұрын

The blade shape seems a bit awkward to me, it starts dropping too early from the spine and stoops down too low so that the blade spine near the tip look too artificially chopped off, would've preferred a reverse tanto or better looking spear point.

@GS-ez9rb 6 жыл бұрын

Show us the knife after you have if modified please.

@bill3117 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you think Benchmade is now in 2019 with their quality control?

@adampolson6938 5 жыл бұрын

Bill leaving a comment here because I too, am interested in if their quality control has improved

@johnnyclemmons9756 5 жыл бұрын

Me three

@lukeescobedo4150 5 жыл бұрын

Me 4

@Tealeafs1 5 жыл бұрын

Ya interesting

@Steinagard1 5 жыл бұрын

Bill I had a 940 that i broke the blade on.. now i live in norway so to send the knife would cost 60, replace blade 30 and (voided warranty) will be 20 extra.. thats AS much AS a new knife almost, and They would NOT send me a replacement blade under any circumstances! Will not be buying more benchmades

@-trmxzer0-235 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna see this in copper with a copper thumb stud. I love the look and feel of this knife.

@nathanhill2044 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s fun to hold and more fun to show. Feels close to perfect.

@jellyroll2830 3 жыл бұрын

All of my benchmade knives have that issue with the grind. 3 bugouts, emissary, and an Osborne. Their QC is crap. Bought the first one in 2015, last one in 2020.

@TautologyTechSystems 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, is the wear even across the blade stop "pin"? On mine it appears that only about half of the blade is touching the titanium frame/blade stop.

@Peteyrich93 6 жыл бұрын

I see you filmed this review before the anodizing

@MrSATism 6 жыл бұрын

The opinions would have been the same, maybe he might have put the color in the bad, maybe he should have a neutral section, but this color change definitely confirms his last thoughts

@stainlessfour5 6 жыл бұрын

They're not back unfortunately. They sent me a cracked 550-1. I like some of their knives just can't see myself buying them again

@neokuji 6 жыл бұрын

stainlessfour5 😓

@anthonymiller3926 5 жыл бұрын

I just got my Anthem. the box date is 28 Oct 18. Would you consider another review of the Anthem? My blade isn’t straight down the middle, but dang I sure do like this knife! It is a rather thin channel the blade has to fall into. I got mine for $350

@HaesslichG 6 жыл бұрын

The Bugout also had a similarly high grind while having a great edge. Also, the box label should have a date code and initials for the QC person. You might want to send that to Benchmade.

@dalecarpenter8828 5 жыл бұрын

You have a great talking voice !

@xDarkPrototypex 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like something a Bond villain would use.

@pipcorona 6 жыл бұрын

I see you included the Rask comparison. 😁 I tried a standard clip and it would require modification to fit, unfortunately.

@UltimateEnd0 4 жыл бұрын

You're like a knife god.

@TheFiendRacer 5 жыл бұрын

The anthem or the reate jack ?

@850ic6 3 жыл бұрын

Reate. I have both and the Jack is a better knife.

@mattalex543 4 жыл бұрын

Benchmade Anthem cost: $450 Oy, and dare I say, vey.

@TautologyTechSystems 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where you can find an after market clip for this thing?

@prod.deathwish 3 жыл бұрын

I wish bench made still made this

@IMD4VE 6 жыл бұрын

If inspecting the knife for quality was not an option would you choose the Anthem or a Sebenza?

@cavedog1279 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the type of knife I would expect for the price of a 940-1. The biggest problem I have with the 940 is that it's designed to be a user knife, and they've priced it out of the realm where I would feel comfortable abusing it.

@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t the knife has any detent At all I think the only thing that’s holding this knife up is the coil spring I feel no resistance in the night at all in the closed position when I try to open it with my hand there it feels as if though there is no detent whatsoever

@Polyfusia 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, I would love to see a review of the absolutely abhorrent Mantis Kunitza. I think you're the man to formally (and hilariously) pick this knife apart. An April Fools video touting it as the best knife ever would be pretty funny also.

@hooper4581 6 жыл бұрын

. The revamped axis lock looks appealing and blade looks fantastic. My only beef is the thumb stud just not a fan. Pocket pecker > t stud Spot on w the clip thoughts nick. For 425 beans the bronze ano the clip,blade play and lack quality control should not exist. Benchmade just doesn't get it Always a joy to watch nick You are a gem to the community band aids and all

@sputumtube 6 жыл бұрын

If Benchmade were to put that new lock mechanism on the 940 I'd throw my current (2nd time broken spring) 940 in the bin and get the new version in a second.

@andrewhaverlin8644 6 жыл бұрын

paul greenwood may i ask you how they broke sir? I own mine and just fondle it. Is that pup gonna break? How long did you wait for it to come back

@sputumtube 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew. My usage was very light indeed. It never left the house, just peeled fruit, sharpened grandkids colouring pencils..that kind of stuff. The service was beyond reproach though. Julie Morris at Benchmade emailed me updates at every stage of the repair, and from sending it to getting it back was about four weeks. No mean feat considering I live in the United Kingdom.

@andrewhaverlin8644 6 жыл бұрын

paul greenwood thank you for your feeback! Cheers

@P.I.S.OnYou. 5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhaverlin8644 you can make springs by yourself from guitar strings it's not a big deal I've broken a few on the 940 however the griptillian has never broke

@TheFiendRacer 5 жыл бұрын

It’s most likely user error, I have 3 Benchmades. One of them going on 4 years all of them have had no springs break.

@thecentralavenuegunslinger7861 6 жыл бұрын

The fact the didn’t put a d shaped pivot like I don’t know EVERY OTHER KNIFE they make makes no sense

@miniprepper4270 6 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does that blade shape look more like a sebenza

@neokuji 6 жыл бұрын

mini prepper yep, anthem blade is their take on the sebenza blade, while the rask is the grimsmos take on a shirogorov blade (with sebenza crowning).

@LoCoGuitars 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. Who designed this might found his old Sebenza and thought "oh man I love this, it's just so bad that I will get eyes at the company carrying this, if I could only hide it in a Benchmade handle"

@andeeaye 3 жыл бұрын

If they made this in Vanax steel it would be the best edc knife of all time.

@randywess1352 6 жыл бұрын

Nick you are crazy😲😲😲

@Iammightymeaty 6 жыл бұрын

Butterflown sounds like a dead butterfly

@Tmankiller72 6 жыл бұрын

That Bugout clip won’t fit on the Anthem?

@claudiohysi9203 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly sir i enjoy all your videos but this knife perfect . Another thing years later and ill pay up to 600 for a brand new anthem again and again .

@ChuckBeefOG 6 жыл бұрын

I am only attracted to this and the 940 series from Benchmade, i cant seem to find an Anthem in Canada though, even on amazon.

@rodrigoteresa7944 6 жыл бұрын

Chuck Beef Warriors and Wonder might get it eventually. They're out of B.C. . I live in south Ontario so I usually just order from KnifeCenter (in Virginia) and it doesn't take that long and comes out to the same prices most Canadian sellers offer even after the exchange.

@ChuckBeefOG 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about Blade HQ or others. But i hate duties and have heard recent horror stories of the CBSA purposely misinterpreting the law and classifying flippers as autos in order to confiscating people's orders. I am on W&W lots.

@rodrigoteresa7944 6 жыл бұрын

Chuck Beef I steer clear of BHQ right now because they don't have constant promotions like knifecenter, they charge $6USD more for Canadian shipping, and there are a bunch of Canada-legal items they won't ship to Canada for whatever weird reason (The entire ZT lineup for example). I have heard about customs doing that stuff as well. Thankfully that stuff is rare and I've gotten two scary looking blades across (ZT0562CF and a 4" Ti-Lite) no problem. I've weirdly never had to pay duties.

@papasauce234 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's nice and all but I'd much rather a fancy PM2 or many other knives. I got to handle one and the ergos and action is really nice but hundreds of knives for hundreds of dollars less.