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You spelled Length…Lenght however a nice knife.

I got mine for $45 and I originally thought it was a Gshock but was very pleased after seeing how much $$$ I saved. I use it as my work watch... I work in a lab and if chemicals spilled on it I won't be bothered since it's so affordable.

Nice review! I’ve been eyeing this one for a while now to include in my next video! Could you mind sharing the lug to lug on this one?

Just ordered my second Bark River knife in SureTouch. I Love this stuff. VERY durable and I love the feel of it in the hand. It's grippy but not too grippy. Kind of hard to explain until you feel it yourself.

Hello, I pretty much agree with everything you've said. I immediately took off the Tek-Lok, just because I thought it was too big. I tried an UltiClip and a Discreet Carry Concepts Clip (I don't remember which size it is). The UltiClip, doesn't work quite well because it's too wide and the curved overhang comes out just a little too much for my liking. So it feels like it might cut up my pocket or whatever it might be in. The DCC Clip I ended up using, doesn't match up with the grommets. So I just put it to the place I like it, and then stuck a ranger band around the inside of the clip and the sheets. And it holds it in place perfectly fine. My only "complaint" is I prefer taco style sheaths, personally. But the sheath itself is actually very good so it's not really a complaint, just a nitpick. The nice thing about the DCC clips or that they taper at the end. So it actually tapers just enough so it doesn't poke off the side of the sheath, so I don't have to worry about that part ripping up my pants or scratching things. When I got it, I knew I was going to immediately hate the black coating. I don't really like coatings on my knives unless they're DLC, some kind of titanium nitride, or Cerakote. But for the price, I didn't really care. I'm okay with it scratching off or I might end up just taking it off on purpose later. I'm a big fan of Tek-Lok. But it doesn't work for the way I carry the Smolt. So I actually ended up just putting it on my minimalist. Because it's just funny at this point.

There are a lot of good expensive watches, but much less good cheap watches. Bertucci seems to be good entry-level field watch. I'm about to buy one with canvas strap to be good analog alternative for a g-shock. I have Seiko 5 dresskx, but honestly I'm worry to damage them in my usual activities like camping and motorcycling, they catch a lot of scratches already

I don't know, I just got a brand new 9400. Direct from Benchmade they are surprisingly dull. Maybe I got a one off, but I'd just sharpen it via someone else.

I want me a Kaiser Small! Maybe in ABC-45hr

The 154cm version is in my cart. I hate how coated knives look like beaters right away

I bought one of these in black Because of my work in EMS on the ambulance. I still wear mine and its still going strong

Do you know in social engineering you would present yourself as superior over another same person? This is how the news been doing it for decades. 😂

I have this same watch and I have it's higher wr brother the ads800wh, The ads800wh is same watch but with 200m water resistance and better (imo) applied indices.

Awesome. I've been a BRK fan for a while. Doubt I'd ever go to a Grind-In, but very cool to see your walk through and station setup.

As far as "Buying an alternative", it's not always a bad idea. The Exo-M that you showed is a perfect example of this. To me, that knife is a fidget toy. Even with the lock switch in the latest model, it's too iffy to risk carrying in a pant pocket. However, it is fun to play with. Those $50 clones all over the place right now are perfectly fine approximations for that. Also, decent clone knives (like the $60 Microtech knock-offs) are a great way to "try before you buy", to see if you really want to spend hundreds of dollars on a particular design. Some times, you will like but not love the design and decide that owning a decent quality clone is enough, especially with the clones continually getting better and better in quality. Also, there's nothing wrong with using credit/financing to buy expensive knives, just as long as you don't go too crazy or accrue any interest on it. I use PayPal Credit quite a bit for my purchases for its 6 months no interest financing. Never paid a penny of interest or fees, so why not?

Very good points, i wish i saw this video years ago 😂 I really agree with the sheath can make the knife usable. The best knife in the world is not going to be carried if you hate the sheath.

A chi vede questo video ad esempio consiglio il casio aeq 5472 che ho al polso col costo under 50

Non capirò mai la pilitica commerciale della casio orologi mi vendono degli g-shock over 100euro con solo fumzioni digitali e poi mi vendono degli orologi NON g-shock che oltre alle funzioni digitali ha anche le lancette under 50euro... Bohh

Excellent advice

Just got the basic 5600 G Shock on Woot for only $33 ($25 + shipping/tax). I've been wanting one for a while and jumped on the deal. I'm liking it so far, though I'm not used to the fussiness of the digital settings.

I loose too many knives so I like Dollar Tree knives because when I loose it it is not a big deal.

Buying a blade you dont know how to or cant properly look after. Be it the edge being convex and you cant sharpen it because your system, the steel being bad for your environment etc.

I’m still waiting for Wüsthof to offer their 8” Classic chef’s knife in CPM MagnaCut 😁

I like the idea of buying quality... I do find that there is a huge point that people don't talk about of that break point on price vs what you get... and custom vs non... truly hand made vs. laser cut and such when it comes to pricing.

Try the Casio W-735H. It has timer, stopwatch, alarm (audible & vibration), dual time and a big illumination button, waterproof as well. Apparently the battery will last 10 years also. I’ve had mine for many years and has been knocked about and still going strong. It’s not a G-Shock (as in the video) but looks like one. Bought a second one, still in the box as I got a good deal. A highly recommended watch at a very cheap price.

The resin band quality of this watch is lower than of the G shocks. You need to replace the band more often.

nice review 👍

This video sucks

I've had a black one for a couple of years now, I think I payed aroung $28 for it, changed the band the a 2 piece nylon with a metal buckle because I can't stand Casio's resin bands. I'm trying to set it up like my square G work watch and W-735H ( also a good G alternative) but I can't find a stick on screen protector or wire guard, this watch has a very big scratch prone crystal.

Reviews are all over the place and definitely hand size is often overlooked. There are small hand reviewers who do good work, but I know most of their experience with ergonomics isn't helpful for me. I watch David C Andersen very closely when he handles new knives, because he has large hands. The reviewers batoning with folding knives (especially when they're locked) and skinners really make me wonder about everything else they have to say, if they don't come right out and say that this is way beyond normal use and they're not made for batoning. For my fixed blades, I keep a set of three different sized leather sheaths that I like, for those occasions when I like the knife but not the sheath they come with.

Very nice knife and review! Did you notice on Amazon they have a 154cm version for $65? It doesn't have the paint, and normally I like black knives but imho that version is gorgeous! Furthermore, have you seen the Swiss Tech fixed blades walmart has? Specifically the Haltbar and Stahlern; they're both 4' blades, so a little bigger than the Smolt here, but considerably cheaper around $40.

Great review mate keep goin

You give a great review..well done and thanks for sharing..just subscribed! 😎👊🏻

The ulltem trend the other year is a classic example.

My main problem with most TH-cam knife reviewers is that they aren't reviewers at all. They're just doing unboxings and giving first impressions and specs. Rare is the channel that does follow up reviews down the line. If the person hasn't used the knife for a decent amount of time they cannot do a real review. This presents a problem for many "influencers" because sometimes they are loaned knives to do videos and are not allowed to use them.

I got one for $25 at Walmart (on sale now)!👌🏼

Which G-shock model did you use back when you serve?

There is another version, that is half as thick.....a bit more expensive.

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I bought one at Walmart for 11:00!

I have this one in grey ( and in glossy red too!). Bought them at a bricks and mortar shop here in Moscow for about $75 each - third party for you, but I love 'em! I like power save mode. You can put it in the dark for a while - as you mentioned - then expose it to light and rejoice in those moving analogue hands; never gets old. Good review. Subscribed. Cheers 🍻!

Brenchmade will NOT ship your knife directly back to you. They will only ship back to an authorized Benchmade dealer. Don’t fall for this.

Very great good video… great content… great presentation skills wish I could help you with the X factor stuff that could make you huge but I don’t know how to contact you. Been a photographer and business man my whole life life would help you for free🎉

You can go cheap if you know what you're looking for. Cjrb pyrite light is 30 bucks rn and it's absolutely awesome. Probably closer to $100 knife. Civivi mini praxis 2, 30 bucks, awesome knife. You gotta do the research

Ask yourself do you really use knife for something(s) specific and how much usage itr may have or are you just blade fetishist.

I will blindly trust Metal Complex. Also, it's worth checking out the iconic knives when you're new, BUT once you have it you need to figure out if it's right for you. I tried to love the Ritter Hogue, but just couldn't get into it and eventually sold it.

On Amazon alternative, I have a knock-off Leek I bought out of curiosity, and it is virtually indistinguishable from the real deal besides missing the branding and having a better clip. I can say this because I have the Kershaw in a bunch of different colors.

i bought the benchmade bugout, it wasn't my jam. The handles where too flexy and the cross bar lock wasn't as comfortable to use (the crossbar is too close to the scales). so what i do now is put the knife in my wishlist and revisit it in a couple of months to see if i really want it or not

Outstanding video young man. I've done all of these things. I only watch reviews to get a detailed look at the knife in hand. I see guys buying knives just because they're the hot new limited edition only to be stuck with an unpopular knife they lose money on. I carry and use a CRK Small Inkosi. CRK knives have always been up to my standards for quality, cost, fit and finish and operation. I've never had lock issues. I would say the exact opposite of some expensive knives from top name makers. It was such a disappointment. And I totally agree with you regarding fixed blades. I spent a lot of money, but mostly a lot of time, getting the sheath I wanted for a certain knife. I don't do that anymore. I'm paying for the whole package and it should be right the first time. There are a couple of folders that I'd like to try when I have the money. I just can't spend money on an expensive maybe.

Great points. I've found the longer I am in the hobby the more I can see what I do like and don't like without factoring in the review points

UV destroys all rubber in the end