I feel so left out. Bought my Leuku last year and have no complaints. Though not the prettiest handle, I dont have any issues with it hurting my hand and its grippy when wet too
I think this is more of a burnt edge issue. The factory edge grind heat damages the steel on that edge. Give it a full reprofile and sharpening and it’ll be closer to ~60 rc.
This video talks about how soft it is and literally everyone in the comments is complaining about BM's soft heat treat: th-cam.com/video/ShF8P9CtjHA/w-d-xo.html Don't be like the fuck boy sheeple in the above comment and be a brainless Benchmade shill boy
@@karlizen4990 I bought a BM Leuku about 4 months ago. One thing I've learned about the knife I purchased is it can build a shelter, put up my tarps, start a fire and harvest / baton enough firewood to last a couple days, and still be sharp enough to dress 2 trout. A second thing I've learned about the knife (sample size of one) I bought, is that it's incredibly durable and I can easily sharpen it in the field when I feel it needs it. The handle might be uncomfortable if you are a white-collar dude and don't know how to grip a knife, but I appreciate the grip and control I have over this knife especially when it's wet. The problem I have with all these people on TH-cam cutting rope and discussing steel quality is I never see them actually using the knife in a real world application. If they would spend more time in the woods using the knives and less time in their garage cutting rope and cardboard it might give a little more credibility to their reviews. I really appreciate the knife I got at the price I paid.
@@mr.angryman3599 they have better hunting knifes I’m not saying it wouldn’t work but if you want a benchmade hunting knife maybe look a little more they have many others that would be better for skinning and other hunted related stuff but if you have your heart set on the leuku it will still get the job done
Every review is an personal opinion. That's also how it should be. I guess Benchmade got some complains from people finding the Puukko to short so they decided to make it a bit bigger, make the blade look somewhat like a Leuku and give that name in the Finnish tradition. They forgot that the average Leuko (there are shorter and bigger ones) has a blade length of just over 7 inch (18cm), a straight spine and wider than the Puukko blade. Or they thought that it wouldn't sell as good as a shorter 'Leuku like' knife. Puukko just means 'knife' in Finnish and basically refers to the fixed blade EDC knife they used and still use in the cold in Northern Scandinavia. You don't wanna take your gloves of and try to open a folding knife there. When going in the woods you needed something bigger for chopping, more demanding, less finesse tasks, etc. That's what the Leuku is for but they also used it for fighting. They carried the Leuku in addition the the Puukko, and I think that's where Benchmade went wrong and they only wanted to use the name for commercial reasons but a 5 inch blade is not a chopper. It's still a medium camp knife and the Varusteleka Puukko 140 is with it's 14 cm blade longer but still considered a Puukko by this Finnish company. But the names and dimensions are not engraved in stone, so they are free to use it.
i fell for this knife too. I honestly fel used and abused, what about the sheath that don't , you mean well, but you cant polish , you know what, you said it all, dude as best you can with out being sarcastic
Thanks for the review. I was wondering about how good the steel was on those. I got a benchmade 162 on ebay for $100, but the S30V steel sucks, my moras hold a better edge. I do like the handle on it though, but that's only 1/2 the knife.
Hue Janus That is a bummer on the 162. I have had good experience with Benchmade S30v, but I have only used folders so far! Could be they heat treat the fixed blades differently.
@@outdooranalyst8697 or he bought a Chinese clone lol sucks there are far too many on there simply listed as a "used knife" but being sold as authentic
@@profd65 not surprising, Mike Stewart is a convicted felon and he has a history of being a shady a**hole.. no, he doesn't stand behind his products and I never had one Bark River knife that was actually worth its money.
I feel so left out. Bought my Leuku last year and have no complaints. Though not the prettiest handle, I dont have any issues with it hurting my hand and its grippy when wet too
I’m a feather stick guy who’s hand hurts gripping soft plastic. 😂
Adventure Sworn knife is 3-5 times more expensive than the Benchmade Leuku. Please compare similar knife handles and knives. Thanks
Agreed. What does one expect for 140 bucks?
I am glad you are being straight and honest with the benchmade review. I can't believe DBC's gave it a good thumbs up, .
I think this is more of a burnt edge issue. The factory edge grind heat damages the steel on that edge. Give it a full reprofile and sharpening and it’ll be closer to ~60 rc.
Bro it's a rubber grip
It's funny, this is the first negative review I've seen on the Benchmade Leuku. Makes me wonder who I should trust.
This cupcakes sensitive hands and desire to compare knife to higher end knives makes this review not worth the time
This video talks about how soft it is and literally everyone in the comments is complaining about BM's soft heat treat: th-cam.com/video/ShF8P9CtjHA/w-d-xo.html
Don't be like the fuck boy sheeple in the above comment and be a brainless Benchmade shill boy
@@karlizen4990 I bought a BM Leuku about 4 months ago. One thing I've learned about the knife I purchased is it can build a shelter, put up my tarps, start a fire and harvest / baton enough firewood to last a couple days, and still be sharp enough to dress 2 trout. A second thing I've learned about the knife (sample size of one) I bought, is that it's incredibly durable and I can easily sharpen it in the field when I feel it needs it. The handle might be uncomfortable if you are a white-collar dude and don't know how to grip a knife, but I appreciate the grip and control I have over this knife especially when it's wet. The problem I have with all these people on TH-cam cutting rope and discussing steel quality is I never see them actually using the knife in a real world application. If they would spend more time in the woods using the knives and less time in their garage cutting rope and cardboard it might give a little more credibility to their reviews. I really appreciate the knife I got at the price I paid.
@@theawesomeone1844 I'm really thinking of buying this knife as my hunting knife and a general purpose knife your comment helps alot
@@mr.angryman3599 they have better hunting knifes I’m not saying it wouldn’t work but if you want a benchmade hunting knife maybe look a little more they have many others that would be better for skinning and other hunted related stuff but if you have your heart set on the leuku it will still get the job done
Worst knife ive ever bought. Couldve spent that 175$ elsewhere.
Butter knife after camp cooking.
Resharpened at BM and same resukt.
Sux!
Every review is an personal opinion. That's also how it should be. I guess Benchmade got some complains from people finding the Puukko to short so they decided to make it a bit bigger, make the blade look somewhat like a Leuku and give that name in the Finnish tradition.
They forgot that the average Leuko (there are shorter and bigger ones) has a blade length of just over 7 inch (18cm), a straight spine and wider than the Puukko blade. Or they thought that it wouldn't sell as good as a shorter 'Leuku like' knife.
Puukko just means 'knife' in Finnish and basically refers to the fixed blade EDC knife they used and still use in the cold in Northern Scandinavia. You don't wanna take your gloves of and try to open a folding knife there. When going in the woods you needed something bigger for chopping, more demanding, less finesse tasks, etc. That's what the Leuku is for but they also used it for fighting. They carried the Leuku in addition the the Puukko, and I think that's where Benchmade went wrong and they only wanted to use the name for commercial reasons but a 5 inch blade is not a chopper. It's still a medium camp knife and the Varusteleka Puukko 140 is with it's 14 cm blade longer but still considered a Puukko by this Finnish company.
But the names and dimensions are not engraved in stone, so they are free to use it.
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good video
That's sad.
matt mag a bit disappointing. I had high hopes!
i fell for this knife too. I honestly fel used and abused, what about the sheath that don't , you mean well, but you cant polish , you know what, you said it all, dude as best you can with out being sarcastic
Thanks for the review. I was wondering about how good the steel was on those. I got a benchmade 162 on ebay for $100, but the S30V steel sucks, my moras hold a better edge. I do like the handle on it though, but that's only 1/2 the knife.
Hue Janus That is a bummer on the 162. I have had good experience with Benchmade S30v, but I have only used folders so far! Could be they heat treat the fixed blades differently.
@@outdooranalyst8697 or he bought a Chinese clone lol sucks there are far too many on there simply listed as a "used knife" but being sold as authentic
@Hue Janus you definitely bought a fake benchmade 162
Fucking bullshit your Moras hold a better edge. I know you're a liar. I've got a Mora, and I sharpen that thing all the time.
Sense the 162 costs $220 and you bought it on eBay for 100? I think you bought a nock off
Damn. It’s as terrible as your camera work. Jk. Thx for your review. Saved me some money.
Dangerous One 😂 Can’t argue there!
I wouldn't make an opinion based on this review! No offense to poster...
BARK RIVER all the way!!!
Bark River has quality consistency problems
Good knives, but Mike Stewart is shady as fuck. I don't trust that guy to stand behind his products. I know Benchmade will.
@@profd65 not surprising, Mike Stewart is a convicted felon and he has a history of being a shady a**hole.. no, he doesn't stand behind his products and I never had one Bark River knife that was actually worth its money.