We Have To Talk About This Benchmade Knife... (I Finally Got One)

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Unboxing the Benchmade Narrows.
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@Bearded_Ham75 14 күн бұрын

I'll take an XM-18 for $100 less all day long, Benchmade has lost their minds

@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743 14 күн бұрын

if you catch them on sale you can get a zt xm-18 for $250

@MRWKFClark 14 күн бұрын

Amen

@Gojimaru 14 күн бұрын

I'll take Ruike 801 for 30$ all day long.

@a97b18b 14 күн бұрын

Agree. Or I’d get another CRK.

@MPerry-ox9qb 14 күн бұрын

Nah…Hinderer heat treat sucks.

@hificat101 14 күн бұрын

Allow me to put this in context. That knife is $100 more than a TRM Atom, with some of the most beautiful US milled diamond textured scales ever created. It's offensive really. They're leaning hard into that Bose vibe, and I'm not having it.

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

This is an astute observation

@user-zy6sz2lm3e 14 күн бұрын

So well said sir

@FactFinderGeneral 13 күн бұрын

Ahh Bose. Who thought his "wizardry" heat treat made a $20 Case into a $200-500 knife.

@wadesimon3536 10 күн бұрын

Come on! This knife is not remotely worth $540!!

@jasonbruchmiller4580 14 күн бұрын

I'd take a Taiwan made Quiet Carry Drift or a Demko AD20.5 over that any day of the week and I too love Benchmade. I worked for Benchmade back in 2004-06. Got 60% off up to 12 knives a year. That's the only time I thought they were fairly priced.

@chrislewis5069 14 күн бұрын

So you're from Oregon/sw Washington? I live in Vancouver

@jasonbruchmiller4580 14 күн бұрын

@@chrislewis5069 Currently residing in Hillsboro myself. Native Oregonian.

@tincansailor9437 14 күн бұрын

I was just going to say the same thing. The Drift is an obvious alternative. Heck, a Bugout with ti scales would make a lot more sense.

@ryanfriley8199 13 күн бұрын

It uses a torsion spring instead of omega Springs

@elde667 2 күн бұрын

Everybody knows that but Mr. Knowitall. Shocker.

@metal_complex Күн бұрын

Well I don't know this. That's part of the reason I do the unboxings @elde667

@P1GEONPOO 14 күн бұрын

How on Earth do benchmade stay afloat. I just don't get how they stay in business. I totally appreciate your honesty and not being blinded by a brand. Thanks.

@TheTarman 13 күн бұрын

Mostly through Bugout, Adamas, and Griptillian sales, probably

@lando8913 13 күн бұрын

People who don't know better but recognize the name Benchmade and think they're getting the highest quality in existence.

@johannessmith1369 13 күн бұрын

They have other knives in S30v, M4, and Cruwear at OK prices that sell pretty well.

@hificat101 12 күн бұрын

@@johannessmith1369 what knife does Benchmade produce that's an "OK price"? I don't know if a single one. Hope you aren't talking about the $170 Benchmade with plastic scales and lower overall quality than a $50 Vosteed Racoon.

@johannessmith1369 12 күн бұрын

@@hificat101 The fact that the first thing you bring up is a 14C28N knife is pure nonsense. That's a budget steel and has a very different cost of manufacture. The standard Bugout, Griptilian, North Fork, Adamas, and Freek models are all relatively competitive. If you're going to complain about S30v, M4, and Cruwear then you're splitting hairs over nothing especially since most of the competition in the $150 - $260 price range is poorly heat treated M390. If you wanted to argue that Spyderco or Doug Ritter had better deals, I might have partially agreed with you. But, those are exceptional deals. What I said was that Benchmade sometimes made rank average deals for what they made.

@ryana9783 14 күн бұрын

It’s not necessarily the price. It’s the fact that you could buy this and it could still come with a wonky grind and off centered. Benchmade doesn’t seem to give any more attention to their “high end” blades.

@D00MTR33 14 күн бұрын

It's also the price. Like $360 for the Sibert fixed blade. Or $600 for the 710 with aluminum scales.

@flapxjackson 14 күн бұрын

@@D00MTR33Yeah. I was looking at the mini Bushcrafter in CruWear with carbon fibre scales that is coming soon. It’s a beautiful knife. But when I saw the street price was going to be $432, I won’t be adding one to my collection. That is so overpriced.

@bornonthebattlefront4883 13 күн бұрын

It’s both 600$ for a knife that is gonna have worse quality then a 50$ Chinese knife That’s ridiculous WE, ZT, Hinderer and many many others will sell you a 300-500$ knife that will look better, have better attention to detail, and still leave you with enough money to buy an additional beater, or at minimum, a good burger

@FactFinderGeneral 13 күн бұрын

@@D00MTR33 This. Benchmade QC is unacceptable, but even more so BECAUSE of what they charge. You're paying 2-3x standard American retail for knives less looked over than gas station junk from China

@FactFinderGeneral 13 күн бұрын

To be fair, Hinderer will send you a cease and desist and threaten a law suit if you say mean things about his knives.

@D00MTR33 14 күн бұрын

Benchmade is wildin with their prices. Seven Ten, "hold my axis lock. They think $520 for a titanium knife is nuts, I'll give you aluminum knife for $600. For 60-62 hrc Magnacut"

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

This was basically my comment exactly!

@user-zy6sz2lm3e 14 күн бұрын

Wow you just put things in to perspective very well. They are insane !

@the.shotgun.approach 14 күн бұрын

$79.95 seems more reasonable.

@user-zy6sz2lm3e 14 күн бұрын

😂 yessir

@Crabman-nq1bb 13 күн бұрын

This is a 10 dollar knife at best. It's trash.

@user-zy6sz2lm3e 13 күн бұрын

@@Crabman-nq1bb I dunno maybe $14.00

@D00MTR33 14 күн бұрын

This, the $360 S30V Sibert fixed blade and $600 710 with aluminum scales (when you can get a Tactile Maverik in milled Ti or CF for $250 less). Benchmade lost their damn mind with their pricing.

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

That 710FE Magnacut for $600 is insane. And I love Benchmade, too, so this pricing BS is tough to see.

@D00MTR33 14 күн бұрын

@@pateralus9 yup. I was glad to hear the 710 is coming back, but then I saw the ugly PVD (why, it Magnacut, not 1095. All the coating did was bring the hrc to 60-62 🤢🤮), aluminum scales and the price tag I wished they kept it discontinued. I was hoping they would bring back the Ares and AFCK, but if that's how they're going to do it, I won't be getting one either.

@steveandkarlabolender1517 14 күн бұрын

I don’t normally over pay for a knife, but when I do, it will be a ZT.

@rebellucy6200 14 күн бұрын

That new ZT is a beast.

@valentinovaldez9463 14 күн бұрын

If I didn't have the og 308 I would get the 308cf all day

@Isbart7810-vn6me 14 күн бұрын

No way is that knife worth even half the cost.

@Green_Guy 14 күн бұрын

Benchmade in a nutshell nowadays.

@D00MTR33 14 күн бұрын

See the new 710. $600 for aluminum scales 😅😂

@flapxjackson 14 күн бұрын

@@D00MTR33Just wait for the Seven Ten with S90V. It’s a bargain at $405. 🤣

@Bobs_Pocket_Knives 14 күн бұрын

Half the width, double the price 😂

@meesterdinglefritz2064 14 күн бұрын

It’s worth however much someone is willing to pay for it. Either it’ll sell or it won’t. Seems to be selling.

@Talix. 14 күн бұрын

Either Benchmade is making a killing off their fans or they are about to file for bankruptcy. And I have no idea which one it is 😅

@sdcowboy85 14 күн бұрын

My issue with Benchmade is they're expensive and use premium components but somehow still feel like a $5 knife in the hand

@Obsidian1022 14 күн бұрын

The price for brand new in box on the secondary market will show you really what it's worth. If they are selling at what they paid new, they are just trying to break even.

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

THis is absolutely true. Pretty much any Benchmade on the secondary, even in like new condition with all materials, instantly go for maybe 80% or less of ewhat they cost new. I'm a big Benchmade fan, so it's tough to see this with their pricing. Take a look at the US competition, BM!

@spectral9490 14 күн бұрын

the real fun is the screws are not titanium it taking magnet ...

@QuazarCyclone99 14 күн бұрын

you can get the WE solid which is an integral for between $400-450 plus a civivi for that price

@rayolson5771 14 күн бұрын

As someone who just got into Civivi, they are a LOT of knife for what you pay. I will be buying a lot more from them, highly reccomend

@parkewalton 14 күн бұрын

Would much rather have an OAO. Good call out.

@tylermatthews5254 11 күн бұрын

Somehow someway Benchmade’s marketing team has been pulling off this scam for years. The bugout for starters. “Let’s try to use as minimal materials as we possibly can and tell everyone it’s the ultimate backpack survival knife because it’s so lightweight!!” Like a bag of Lays potato chips, give you less charge you more.

@Knifefreak_666 14 күн бұрын

I like Benchmade too but there prices are just outrageous

@charvey635 14 күн бұрын

Let's not forget 58hrc m390, you don't even get a decent heat treat with it

@kitanisthe 14 күн бұрын

I have one.. and I agree with you that screams that this price is.. stupid.. but then again.. I have seen ALL Benchmade Knives are now overpriced..They have raised prices on everything... A knives that cost in the $130's are now priced at near $200 and beyond.. with NO changes.. I like Benchmade.. but their prices are too steep to handle now..

@matthewshannon6946 14 күн бұрын

I have probably 40+ BM knives and I love them. I started collecting back in the '90s when you could buy any model for around $100.00. The last BM I bought was an auto Adamas and it will probably be my last BM purchase. That's sad for me, but their current pricing structure is just criminal and stupid. I can't go there!

@P1GEONPOO 12 күн бұрын

Good to see the honesty of you guys and not fan boy cool aid shit. Respect!!!

@justinmcvay5560 14 күн бұрын

❤ 👍🏻. Never will see a Benchmade in the wild. So thanks for showing on here

@AaronDennis 14 күн бұрын

Benchmade is just down the road from my work. The cost of living in the area has increased exponentially so I think some (but probably not all) of the cost increases have to do with how much it costs to keep employees. That said KAI USA is just a couple towns away with similar cost of living increases and their US made product costs have not gone up at the same rate as Benchmade.

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

Dang, y'all are full of astute observations up in here!

@Robs_Nerdy_Knives 14 күн бұрын

There is significantly more than meets the eye. This is the new version of the springs, runs on cage ceramic ball bearings, So, I like the black DLC Narrows, but if you pay full price, then you need to shop around. At 10%, $522 * 0.9 = $469.80 for non-DLC Or At $540 * 0.9 = $486.00 It is more reasonable for what I value. The engineering involved is far more than you see. To me and others who bought one, we like it and spent our money on it happily. I mean I prefer that way over unreasonable overbuilt knives that I do respect you still for buying. $399 is not a reasonable cost for the knife. I think $425 to $450 is reasonable. … and let the haters reply to my comment. Just remember every argument you present can be made back at you.

@arkansas_edc 12 күн бұрын

Rob, along with your statement I think people forget about Benchmade Warranty being top dog in the business, lifesharp if your into that, and Benchmade pays shipping back to you, not to mention they will send you free pocket clips and body screw kits... Those things all have a cost associated in the price. Also Oregon is a very high wage State, so if Benchmade was in Arkansas or any low wage State the price could easily be much less.... But they are in Oregon so the price represents and reflects the wages paid on top of the rest of it all. I don't think the prices are unreasonable at all. When you look at the Magnacut Mini Adamas especially and the regular mini's... They are really some of the best deals in my opinion for a truly American made knife.

@joed3613 13 күн бұрын

I'm curious to find out if BM will ever send you a knife for review in the future. I agree with you for sure.

@cp2u1949 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for your honesty. Refreshing.

@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 14 күн бұрын

The big question is how does a bugout with titanium scales feel, carry, cost and weigh in comparison to the narrows?

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

A: Better, smaller, way way less, & probably about the same? 😆

@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 14 күн бұрын

@@pateralus9 that would be my guess.

@rhinosaur. 14 күн бұрын

It is a new Axis spring and lock design, and the titanium is US-sourced which is not cheap, but I agree something closer to $400 would be easier to accept.

@amateurknives2012 14 күн бұрын

I got one from a dealer for 350. I'm not sure why the high markup wouldn't have bought it at the 500 price for sure . But for the size of the knife, it is a very light carry, and when you're watching those oz to make the lightest bug out carry pack, it definitely works.

@Eknight21992 14 күн бұрын

That knife went to the top of my list when I first saw it. I immediately crumpled that list and lit it on fire when I saw the price.

@rj_ofb 14 күн бұрын

I got a bugout a while ago. The grey handle and black blade. They priced it wrong over internet but I got it for that price anyway. (Lucky me). Changed scales (chinese Aibote scales), screws and thumbstud. Feels soo much better now. And its the last Benchmade folder Im into. Rather spend the money on a Medford! ✌️

@LarryGanz 13 күн бұрын

As someone who owns one of these, only because they needed a super-thin ultralight full sized knife, I think this feels like a $300 knife. I think my $280 Bugout in CF and S90V is just as good and weighs less, for 1/2" smaller blade. I should have bought the Bugout first, and then I would have saved myself the money spent on the Narrows. The Narrows IS WORTH OWNING but NOT at the price they are asking. For less money you can get a custom Bugout in Damasteel, or one in S90V and Ti.

@CombatBanana 14 күн бұрын

For $100 more you can get a small batch contoured titanium integral that has micro milling and runs on bushings - Machinewise Sonora.

@machtmer 14 күн бұрын

They aren’t omega springs; I’m not sure what exactly they are, but I watched the Shot Show videos when it launched and they had to modify/remake the omega springs into something different in order to make them fit in the (ahem) narrow form factor they sought. This is one reason why the cost is more justifiable than might seem the case superficially; the workmanship and tolerances required to make the design actually work.

@machtmer 13 күн бұрын

And as another pointed out, while “I’m not a metallurgist”, there are fabrication costs likely associated with working Ti that thin without it breaking (so assume they do lose material in the manufacturing process, thus adding to cost per knife). And as MC says, surprisingly not of this knife, there must be an audience for the Narrows as people are buying them, but BM probably factors the cost to manufacture versus limited items sold also in the price.

@meangene36 10 күн бұрын

Before I even considered myself a quasi collector, I obsessed over the Osbourne 940. I put off buying because of the price, thinking it’s a fad and it would come down, it only went up. I finally bought one, I love it and would never part with it. However, fast forward a couple of years and several knife purchases later and knowing what I know now, I would have never bought it

@fathelmut11 14 күн бұрын

Im Benchmade fan, and I think this looks like a great knife. At that price, that's a hard NO.

@QenaitheCustodianGuard 14 күн бұрын

Fair play but how anyone can call themselves a fan of that company is beyond me.

@zachstuff 14 күн бұрын

Nice breakdown MC! Shoutout to Derek for sending this in!

@MRWKFClark 14 күн бұрын

I was ALMOST dumb enough to get the $600 bail out. I suddenly had a moment of clarity and got the normal bailout and added the Rockstead scales. Still pretty dumb in the grand scheme of things.

@DrDrewdude 13 күн бұрын

You liked this as much as I thought you would lol glad you finally got one in hand!

@synthworks101 11 күн бұрын

Benchmade calls it an Axis lock. On their site, the breakdown photo shows a spring that is not an Omega. I'm not familiar enough with types of springs to know what it is.

@kennedyx8 14 күн бұрын

I got one in a trade last year and sold it immediately. I think it looks good but felt way too dainty in the hand.

@doogsm6013 5 күн бұрын

I own 3 BM's! A bog standard Grip sheepsfoot, Mini grip in S90v and a stock 535 partial serrated which I modded. I also have a clone Liome 535 that i paid $22 CAD for on sale (literally 1/10 of the BM) and the only difference between the 2 is bronze bearings and a better heat treat on the Liome. I will not buy another BM unless it's at a pawnshop or flea market for a fraction of the price. And I do really want a 940 but yeah...Nah, a knockoff would probably be better quality anyway.

@pateralus9 14 күн бұрын

I love Benchmade too, so it really hurts me to point out... Have you seen the BM 710FE Aluminum & Magnacut anniversary re-release for $600?

@JohnMeche 14 күн бұрын

This is peak Benchmade. But I can get peak benchmade from a Chinese OEM for like $250 tops. They need to get off of their high horse.

@jakesanchez6621 14 күн бұрын

This is why I buy Chinese made lol. I don't enjoy getting buttfucked by "american" knives that are assembled in America with parts made in China.

@xSayPleasex 14 күн бұрын

It's grossly overpriced even compared apples to apples with USA manufacturers making better smaller batch stuff.

@JohnMeche 14 күн бұрын

@@xSayPleasex And on top of that benchmade has such poor quality control. If I get a slide bar lock from China, I always get rock solid lockup, no blade play, and it drops shut. Benchmade can’t deliver that at any price point save for the Anthem.

@Smiley-de4ni 14 күн бұрын

You can get a decent Midgard messer for a lot less then that I’m not putting benchmade down because I like them just don’t like the price tag 👍🏼

@Huey4214 10 күн бұрын

Crosstown rival Kershaw is kicking Benchmade to the curb price wise with nice made in the USA knives like the whole launch series and the Bel-air which can be had for $140.00. Hogue is doing the same as are many other companies. I have a dozen or so Benchmade knives but have likely purchased my last. You could buy a nice Hogue and a Spyderco and a Kershaw all made in the USA for the price of the Benchmade and have some cash left over.

@moose99moose 14 күн бұрын

Quiet carry Drift and a nice weekend break much better doesn’t get hit by the butterfly tax. I have had several benchmades and only the Valet remains. I took it apart and redid the fit and finish myself, because benchmade couldn’t be bothered. It’s OK. I keep it to remind me never to buy another.

@user-yr6ti9ty6c 14 күн бұрын

I looked at one at scheels. I bought a tenacious instead.

@sazaneyes3 14 күн бұрын

I thought this video was going to be about the $600 Seven Ten, Benchmade’s latest overpriced knife.

@rj_ofb 14 күн бұрын

Saw that too. Mindblown. 😂

@ratface4az 14 күн бұрын

This is funny. MC said exactly what I was thinking before watching the video. No way is that worth the price tag.

@parkewalton 14 күн бұрын

The only Benchmades that tempt me are the freek and the crooked river. Too many bugout equivalents are out with a similar or cheaper price. Thank you for the reeves, hinderer, Les George call out. So much better for the same price range.

@joeftan 14 күн бұрын

I know it’s MUCH harder to find, especially at MSRP, but compare this with your full Ti TRM Shadow.

@andrewfournier8817 14 күн бұрын

So it's got the utility of a cold steel code 4 without the strength and an insane markup?

@AtlSpyderco68 14 күн бұрын

Bought it and love it

@connorw1494 13 күн бұрын

I don’t agree with the price but I believe the omega springs are now flat like a watch’s main spring. It supposedly decreases the likelihood of them breaking.

@connorw1494 13 күн бұрын

.... which happened to me recently. I purchased a brand new bugout and within a month one of the omega springs snapped.

@emesser7087 14 күн бұрын

Id say your absolutely right about everything. But one thing I have in mind. Crk for example. The effort with machinery and details for the unnunzaan is technically much less then what went into this one. Of that I'm 100 percent sure. So there are many company's which offers extra for their name. And as long as people buy it and are happy at the end of the day. I'd say all those company's do something right. As long as they try to have some models which are affordable too. Or as long as it's their thing to make only "premium" stuff. Like crk does idk. Life and let life is say 😁

@jackdarippa8119 14 күн бұрын

guarantee you more time and effort and go into making an umnumzaan

@user-zy6sz2lm3e 14 күн бұрын

Pretty sure microtech is doing the China parts shuffle with the new CT/Hera2/Cyphers. For them to all the sudden make price cuts like they have and fact that the Hera 2 was changed 2 times last minute.

@Ghost225100 11 күн бұрын

I love my older Benchmades but I will probably never buy another one. I sent my 720 in for sharpening service. They sent it back 6 weeks later and it was actually duller than when I sent it to them. I called and was told that I checked a box to not sharpen (Why would I send it in for sharpening and check the dont sharpen box?). Their customer service rep then told me I should be happy they offer "Lifesharp" and hung up on me. They are NOT the Benchmade of old. Their outrageous and they have gotten to big for their britches, especially today when they have SO many good competitors.

@7AZRAEL7 14 күн бұрын

I can't 😮you weren't taking pre-orders Is it because it wasn't a titanium frame lock in m390?

@MichaelR-kl6hk 13 күн бұрын

I have been looking st that knife since it came out and now the black version looks even better, but those price tags. $540 for the black version last time I looked. It seems to me it should be around the $300-$350 price range.

@FancyLife 14 күн бұрын

just take the scales off a bugout and enjoy your own budget Narrows

@ElectroSnack1 10 күн бұрын

I knew nothing about this knife's hype when I first held it and I had the exact opposite reaction. It kinda sounds like your mind was already made up before you had it out of its pouch. I like Benchmade knives, but I don't like all of them. In my experience this is one of the most easy-to-carry knife I've ever owned, right up there with my Penas and Pro-Techs. I traded a Winterblade FactorB3 for it without blinking... no regrets. And I had to wait like 8 months to get that thing (which is an incredible knife, BTW). It resets the bar for lightweight full-size factory knives, for me anyway. Your mileage may vary. Full disclosure: I'm a quarter of the way through selling / trading off my 'precious' safe knives I don't use so I can honestly say they're "NIB". Fork that. If I'm afraid to put it to work, it's gotta go. So yeah, I'm about to put the spurs to this Narrows and see how it holds up under extreme duress.

@JohnC29 14 күн бұрын

I have one. I think the butterfly tax is at least 30% above an acceptable value including a reasonable profit.

@hunterglaspell 13 күн бұрын

Knowing what I know about the Portland area and having some knowledge with the manufacturing in that area, Gerber and Benchmade are a very short distance from each other, and a lot of the materials and process involved in making their products overlap. Seeing what Gerber is able to do with their American line these days in the same area (so cost of living is the same for their employees), with the same materials, I cannot wrap my head around where the money is going in benchmades knives. Gerber is able to do what benchmade does and much cheaper, with comparable QC these days.

@samesince88ZP 14 күн бұрын

New springs are in the benchmade 710

@mstuehler 13 күн бұрын

For less money, you can buy a USA-made TRM Atom, with beautifully milled, countoured Ti scales, and a Mike Irie custom hand-ground Magnacut blade with a hollow grind. Benchmade is completely out of it's mind.

@etienneharris6775 13 күн бұрын

Living in South Africa all knives imported from USA cost about 20% more here, so around 630-650 usd 😢 here

@MPerry-ox9qb 14 күн бұрын

The problem with Benchmade is the place they’re being built. They need to move out of Oregon City, which a typical house cost 570,000. Which is almost 70% higher than the national average. There are much cheaper places to manufacture products. I couldn’t imagine how much their employees are being paid in order to live in such an expensive area. To live comfortably in Oregon City, Oregon, a minimum annual income of $109,440 for a family, and $63,200 for a single person is recommended.

@TiTAN.XX1 14 күн бұрын

I picked one up off knife swap for $300 and that was as much as I was willing to pay for it. It’s great for carrying with lighter shorts/pants like gym shorts. But it’s not a hard user and definitely some QC issues.

@lucasgolden2115 14 күн бұрын

Looks super cool, price aside. The new DLC one looks great, too

@russellh1498 14 күн бұрын

Zero tolerance made the 0460TI in 20 CV at below $210. I bought mine for $169 on blade HQ. There's no way that knife is worth more than $250

@danielfinger6223 13 күн бұрын

I'm done with Benchmade! $600 for a magnacut only hardened to 59-61! 63-64 is ideal for magnacut. I'm confused 😕

@jackperry1757 13 күн бұрын

I remember when this first came out the pricing is so absurd you can buy knives triple that quantity made in the usa for that price

@BrianJones-es4ex 12 күн бұрын

Im guessing they were going for the hardcore backpacking crowd where every ounce counts. I got a bunch of benchmades, but i dont get this one

@senthemink 14 күн бұрын

The fact it took this long for the knife to get into your hands is proof alone for me that this knife wasn't it. I look forward to watching your full review

@Cyanoblades 14 күн бұрын

If Microtech makes smaller EDC orientated knives with the RAM LOK I think I'll be pretty much done with Benchmade.

@tokyonfrommars 14 күн бұрын

Objectively speaking it feels like a proto or a proof of concept from BM (just an opinion I didn't handle it). It looks like a "why not doing it and sell it whatever" knife don't you think?

@MmmGrayons 14 күн бұрын

The price and quality difference between the Anthem and the Narrows are insane to be only a couple years apart.

@matthuck378 13 күн бұрын

I like the Narrows, but the pricing is outrageous. (edit: Just to add, I collect knives too, and my most expensive USA made folder is a CRK Mnandi with bog oak inlays. I got it about 7 years ago and paid $425 new/retail. It's $500 now. I'm not one of those who craps his pants if a knife is over $50.)

@HelplessTeno 7 күн бұрын

Benchmade's prices have driven customers to be as extreme. Now you have people going around saying Benchmade knives should be $80-100, which is just disingenuous. They are overpriced, but they're not well over double what they should be like people are suggesting. Benchmade's current quality control is very good, their heat treat on most steels is good, with their S30V testing better than Spiderco's for edge retention. They're USA made knives with a solid lifetime warranty, and lifetime sharpening. Quit acting like they should cost the same as a Chinese knife with no warranty. Like Complex said, it's probably a $300 knife. But because people just love to bitch and moan half the community wants to suggest it's worth half of that.

@rhinosaur. 14 күн бұрын

The website is for the patent. It's required to allow Benchmade to sue anyone who infringes the patent for any profits made before notification of infringement. Blame the counterfeiters.

@tracybumgarner6624 13 күн бұрын

Similar and cheaper comparison is Spyderco Mantix 2 with Rex45, M4 and AWT replacement scales.

@2__whitecupzgamingguns151 14 күн бұрын

My edc is a benchmade Triage can’t lie they prices went up

@Genesis992 14 күн бұрын

I have one. It’s nice, but I still like my Anthem more for Benchmades. My CRKs and Shiros obviously still win, tho

@DocStrange30 14 күн бұрын

I've been leaving the same comment under all benchmade knife videos. Their pricing is OBSCENE. And the knife community HAS to send a message to them. We have to let our wallets speak for us.

@jonbeck5945 14 күн бұрын

Outrageous price. You can get a Sebenza for less. Tell me a Sebezna isn’t better quality than a Benchmade anything! Sorry but their QC isn’t good enough for a $600 knife in my opinion.

@remyh446 14 күн бұрын

I love the concept and its cool. But why, also they are making a dlc one that costs even more soooooo not sure what the idea to make abother version came from

@Thor7 14 күн бұрын

You could buy 4 Two Sun knives in M390 for the cost of that Benchmade. I rest my case.

@jspeedadventures 2 күн бұрын

Benchmade are great, but their pricing has gone a little crazy. Even $375 for a Mini Adamas Magnacut is crazy and I wouldn''t own one if I hadn't won it.

@ajpend 14 күн бұрын

Appreciate the commentary.

@mattholman1091 14 күн бұрын

The price is crazy but if they can keep making 200% profit why would they stop or care what any of us say. Maybe low sales will bring it down one day?

@marcg.3830 14 күн бұрын

$375 to $400 I would of bought one, $522 is crazy. This is coming from someone who’s first expensive knife was a Benchmade (crooked river) and basically started me on my knife journey.

@rcjoe406 14 күн бұрын

Soooooo eventually they will make one for the common man ?

@nicounrico 13 күн бұрын

muttering but..man, with the website there.... Not wrong, that's just poor judgement. And yep the price, that's $799AUD. For a minimalist knife. I got over a kilo, 2.2 pounds of titanium plates just over the other side of my bedside table. Cheers MC. Funny and informative.

@tboneaja 12 күн бұрын

I paid 113.00 for a mini griptillion and 142.00 for the Bugout Elite and I think that was too much but I just had to get them, they are nice but not 100.00 + nice, what really bothers me is that they didn’t use flat head screws for the clip and I have cheaper China knives that have flat screws…SMMFH..

@hificat101 14 күн бұрын

They couldn't even put a finger choil in that came out to close to the thumbstuds for $520. I'm surprised it even has 2 thumbstuds.

@pageophile 13 күн бұрын

BM have always been more pricey than other brands but lately it's pricing was been ridiculous IMO.

@norrisfong6445 14 күн бұрын

Also beware of fakes.. Black version is available for $540. The new 710 w aluminum scales and magnacut is $600. TRM atom with milled ti magnacut and a custom mike irie hollow grind is $500.

@sidewaysluke 11 күн бұрын

Full size, fully functional, even more so because the blade is usefully thin; it's far lighter than most other full-size knives, and much thinner in my pocket. Like driving a Cayman after nothing but teetering, top-heavy, obese SUVs. Well worth the bucks.