The 3v steel is not completely stain resistant ..is has some stainless properties but is still , do not let it sit wet or dirty with food or plant debris it will rust . But it holds an edge like nothing else I chopped thru wood all day long for two days ..went home , did the hair shave test ..it still shaved my arm hairs right off . I still touched up the edge with a ceramic rod but it is still razor sharp ..
This Benchmade Puukko 200 is made from CPM 3V which is an awesome steel, but it's not stainless. With 7.50% chromium it won't rust as fast as a lot of steels though. It's an amazing steel, by far my favorite for bushcraft uses, but I wanted to post this to limit any confusion. Other than that, great review!
@@ochocobushcraft1742 You're welcome and no worries! Bushcraft is an ever learning process for everyone. The Puukko 200, especially for the price, is an awesome knife. One of the lowest price points for CPM 3V you'll find anywhere. CPM 3v is tougher than nails and holds a great edge. I have been thinking hard about picking up a Puukko 200 but I already have a couple this size from Bark River. The hardest thing is to justify spending more money when I already have spent $300+ on a Bark River Bushcrafter II. Haha (which is my favorite outdoor knife of all time) Have a great day!
I had to get one when they first came out last year ..it is fricken sweet ..I just wish the sheath had a snap or something to hold the knife so when I climb upside down. Other than that it is perfect .
The Benchmade pukko is probably the best bang for the buck for $120 u get an American made knife with a good leather sheath firesteel Loop great grippy handles and 3v steel which is easily in the top 5 outdoor knife steels holds a sharp edge that lasts and is very tough for doing things your not supposed to do with it but you will so 3v is a good choice.
"good leather sheath". So you think ZERO retention is good. Having a plastic insert is good? ....which means you can't wet mold it. How good is $120 if you have to spend another $40 for a sheath?
@@ochocobushcraft1742 I could see the benefits of 1095 if you're out in the field for extended periods and really use the knife. Field sharpening some of the super steels would be a bit of a pain. I've been looking to pick up a new knife and have been kicking around a number of different ones in 3v, 90v and M390. I really like the looks of the LionSTEEL M4, though I think it would be very similar to the Benchmade 162 in overall shape and dimensions
A Mora 511 or Pro Robust would be a better smaller carving knife to use along with your Bushcrafter ....The Puukko is almost the same size edge so its not much different . A Mora 511 is a great carving blade and can be used as a neck knife.
Agreed, the Morakniv is a much better and less expensive woodworking tool. Can't beat a Scandinavian grind for wood work, I've tried and tried again many times. CPM steel is amazing, but I like the ease of sharpening and ability to hold a near scalpel edge (if I desire) high carbon scandi offers. This Benchmade seems like a excellent tool however
@@ochocobushcraft1742 You should seriously acquire a Morakniv craftline Robust if you haven't yet. $15-20 and hands down the best hard use woodworking tool I've ever found.(not a chopper lol) I've lived off the land in deep wilderness for extended periods and use knives every day. I've literally built hundreds of shelters with this and a silky saw, made more traps and fire preps than I can count, and processed plenty of game with it. I prefer to mod the handle and take the back guard off to allow reverse grip(easy to do with another knife and flame mold smooth). The plastic sheath sucks, but for $15 bucks I can't complain much. I mod the sheath by cutting the belt clip off and making it a dangler with some cord. I cut ¾ inch off the tip of sheath(it's designed too long) and heat form it together leaving opening for drain. Very slightly heat and squeeze the top of the sheath together to create great retention for the knife. Apple cider vinegar patina and oil blade. It's not the prettiest piece of gear but Mora's are better tools than anything else I've found in 20 years of trying. And for the price, just wow. The craftline Robust and Mora2000 are my favorites. These will last half a lifetime of constant use if used properly and cared for. ✊🏻❤️🙏🏻
I reprofiled my Bushcrafter 162 to a shallow convex (Sabrevex) it easily out performs the 200 Puukko in carving. 200 Puukko is still a good blade though, & considering the CPM-3V steel its a pretty good price.
@@whengrapespop5728 No it felt a little too thin behind the edge to be reprofiled. That being said CPM-3V could probably handle a shallower/thinner convex without rolling. I only did the 162 because it was thick enough behind the edge & factory performance was meh. Could have done a modified scandi/convex on the 200, like what tops or lt wright do. They do a hard buff at the apex so it's convex & blends into the flat. Seems to work quite well. Gave the puukko to my brother & he uses a guided sharpener. (worksharp monstrosity) he likes it.
Puukko is CPM 3V, bushcrafter is s30v I believe.
The 3v steel is not completely stain resistant ..is has some stainless properties but is still , do not let it sit wet or dirty with food or plant debris it will rust . But it holds an edge like nothing else I chopped thru wood all day long for two days ..went home , did the hair shave test ..it still shaved my arm hairs right off . I still touched up the edge with a ceramic rod but it is still razor sharp ..
This Benchmade Puukko 200 is made from CPM 3V which is an awesome steel, but it's not stainless. With 7.50% chromium it won't rust as fast as a lot of steels though. It's an amazing steel, by far my favorite for bushcraft uses, but I wanted to post this to limit any confusion. Other than that, great review!
Thank you for the info. I admit i don't have the knowledge of steels that i probably should. Sure do like the way it carves though.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 You're welcome and no worries! Bushcraft is an ever learning process for everyone. The Puukko 200, especially for the price, is an awesome knife. One of the lowest price points for CPM 3V you'll find anywhere. CPM 3v is tougher than nails and holds a great edge. I have been thinking hard about picking up a Puukko 200 but I already have a couple this size from Bark River. The hardest thing is to justify spending more money when I already have spent $300+ on a Bark River Bushcrafter II. Haha (which is my favorite outdoor knife of all time)
Have a great day!
Any stainless steel will rust, but yeah, this is not considered stainless.
It's the best for everything.
Would make a good small game and fish knife as long as you're not trying to fillet them, but for cleaning and skinning it would work.
I’ve used this exact knife to fillet a trout and it worked fine. Idk what the hell you are talking about😂
I had to get one when they first came out last year ..it is fricken sweet ..I just wish the sheath had a snap or something to hold the knife so when I climb upside down. Other than that it is perfect .
The Benchmade pukko is probably the best bang for the buck for $120 u get an American made knife with a good leather sheath firesteel Loop great grippy handles and 3v steel which is easily in the top 5 outdoor knife steels holds a sharp edge that lasts and is very tough for doing things your not supposed to do with it but you will so 3v is a good choice.
It is a very nice little knife. I really enjoyed using it.
"good leather sheath". So you think ZERO retention is good. Having a plastic insert is good? ....which means you can't wet mold it. How good is $120 if you have to spend another $40 for a sheath?
Supernoob Smith if that’s what want to do I’m not a clutz falling down all the time in the woods and mines not actually loose so sucks for u I guess.
@@supernoobsmith5718 mine doesn't fall out when I turn it upside down and shake it, unless I get ridiculous with it.
Great knife. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️
Thank You!
How is the Puukko and 3v treating you? I've been looking at the Benchmade puukko and the Leuku for the last while. 3V steel get's great reviews
I ended up selling it. I am a big fan of good ole 1095 carbon steel, so much easier to sharpen, that O switched back to using it exclusively.
@@ochocobushcraft1742 I could see the benefits of 1095 if you're out in the field for extended periods and really use the knife. Field sharpening some of the super steels would be a bit of a pain.
I've been looking to pick up a new knife and have been kicking around a number of different ones in 3v, 90v and M390. I really like the looks of the LionSTEEL M4, though I think it would be very similar to the Benchmade 162 in overall shape and dimensions
@@neilg5941 That Lionsteel is a good looking knife
Nice 1 buddy another great test man
Great looking knife
Nice knife I like it thanks
A Mora 511 or Pro Robust would be a better smaller carving knife to use along with your Bushcrafter ....The Puukko is almost the same size edge so its not much different . A Mora 511 is a great carving blade and can be used as a neck knife.
Thank you for your input and for watching!
Agreed, the Morakniv is a much better and less expensive woodworking tool. Can't beat a Scandinavian grind for wood work, I've tried and tried again many times. CPM steel is amazing, but I like the ease of sharpening and ability to hold a near scalpel edge (if I desire) high carbon scandi offers. This Benchmade seems like a excellent tool however
@@ochocobushcraft1742 You should seriously acquire a Morakniv craftline Robust if you haven't yet. $15-20 and hands down the best hard use woodworking tool I've ever found.(not a chopper lol) I've lived off the land in deep wilderness for extended periods and use knives every day. I've literally built hundreds of shelters with this and a silky saw, made more traps and fire preps than I can count, and processed plenty of game with it. I prefer to mod the handle and take the back guard off to allow reverse grip(easy to do with another knife and flame mold smooth). The plastic sheath sucks, but for $15 bucks I can't complain much. I mod the sheath by cutting the belt clip off and making it a dangler with some cord. I cut ¾ inch off the tip of sheath(it's designed too long) and heat form it together leaving opening for drain. Very slightly heat and squeeze the top of the sheath together to create great retention for the knife. Apple cider vinegar patina and oil blade. It's not the prettiest piece of gear but Mora's are better tools than anything else I've found in 20 years of trying. And for the price, just wow. The craftline Robust and Mora2000 are my favorites. These will last half a lifetime of constant use if used properly and cared for. ✊🏻❤️🙏🏻
Wish this knife was scandivex or full convex ground.
I hear you! Thanks for watching!
Is it a full tang knife?
YES.
I reprofiled my Bushcrafter 162 to a shallow convex (Sabrevex) it easily out performs the 200 Puukko in carving. 200 Puukko is still a good blade though, & considering the CPM-3V steel its a pretty good price.
Tried reproducing the puukko to a Sabre-/scandivex?
@@whengrapespop5728 No it felt a little too thin behind the edge to be reprofiled. That being said CPM-3V could probably handle a shallower/thinner convex without rolling. I only did the 162 because it was thick enough behind the edge & factory performance was meh. Could have done a modified scandi/convex on the 200, like what tops or lt wright do. They do a hard buff at the apex so it's convex & blends into the flat. Seems to work quite well.
Gave the puukko to my brother & he uses a guided sharpener. (worksharp monstrosity) he likes it.
Cpm-3v