I own a SOG Seal XR. Had it just a shade over 6 months and it's my favorite pocket knife. Never a day comes by where I open this knife and don't get a smile on my face. Keep up the great work Blade HQ, cheers.🍺
Love my SOG Terminus XR. The larger "buttons" for the lock are great, especially while wearing gloves, without being too big or in the way, and I like the flipper. I NEED a wharncliffe blade version though!
I hated mine, every corner was sharp and especially the flipper was bad. Maybe it was because I got one from the first batch, intend to give it a second shot with the LTE..
@@etherealicer totally agree . Flipper is sharp and pocket clip is a hotspot and the sting on the xr is too strong and makes it less pleasant to flip open
@@scottpoole2182 if you haven’t already purchased it in gold… don’t. It was my first “real knife” and the gold started to wear off in a very ugly way immediately. And I mean without even being used. The carbon fiber also feels sharp and the lack of weight actually isn’t the best. If you could get a G10 version with a stone wash s35vn or something definitely do that instead. Trust me the gold in person is underwhelming and you’ll regret once the finish gets destroyed.
Hogues are amazing knives. Particularly the Deka & RSK models. They are smooth, look great, & are actually capable of some hard use. I used my Deka at work on VERY thick cardboard & it never blinked once. They are so, so sweet & not too expensive! 😃
I had a SOG Tac XR and is was way smoother than any Benchmade I've ever owned. Hogue's Able Lock is really awesome/smooth too. I would say SOG's XR and Hogue's Able Lock are my favorite "Axis" style locks.
Dude...get a deka, I have 2 of them and love them. With the 20cv, surprisingly smooth action, good size, and great price point, its an amazing knife and hard not to love.
I've had a omega spring break on my bugout. Just sent it back to Benchmade and they fixed it for free. It's a good lock-type with no need to have your finger in the line of the blade, although fidgeting with it increases the chance of snagging yourself :)
Should totally get the Deka. I love BladeHQ but you should check out knife centers exclusive deka with lava gmascus. Super cool if you like red like I do. Keep up the good work guys
Mini barrage and a McHenry Williams in D2. Seem to be all I need haha. Carry the barrage everywhere. After watching this, I found that holding the axis lock while opening the larger McHenry Williams instead of the thumb assist makes it a much easier and faster deploy. Thanks for the tip!
The Manix 2 is the best version I've handled. Love it. I just wish the button didn't eat a hole in my thumb. I need to upgrade it to see if the Flytanium replacement does better.
I love the cross bar lock systems, and actually own many of these. I agree with Jamie, the Deka is so good, I can’t stop fidgeting! I hope to see more companies pro using these type of knives.
Yes Jamie, agree wholeheartedly; Hogue knives Rock! For all you've mentioned and some you hadn't .... I carry the Hogue ex A05, and luv everything about it. From the fit and finish, materials used, to the overall appeal and usability. Hogue provides a quality product for the money. Homerun in my estimation.
I bought a Hogue Deka Magnacut with the cheap slick plastic scales. I finally was able to get a set of Original Goat aluminum milled scales for it. Really cool knife now.
Bought a Bugout as my first benchmade. Was not impressed. The axis pin was made of titanium making the action rough and sticky due to the galling. I sent it in for warranty because both omega springs broke in 3 months. The replacement was rough too. I sent it back in and they upgraded me to a 940 and the action was like sandpaper, the edge grind was way off center and they just leave the machining marks on the blade. Compaired to a 940 my dad has that was made in October of 2000, their quality has gone down as the prices have gone up. Sold it and bought a Spyderco Para 3 in S35vn and never looked back.
I bought a ganzo knife about a year ago just to test it out and it’s one of those “axis lock” ones and yet I’ve fidgeted with it a lot and it’s held up. So maybe omega springs are just pure crap.
I super agree with The Carter. The thumb disk needs some perpendicular ridges to catch some thumb meat to flip that blade open better. I find my thumb slips from time to time when I try to flick it open.
The Axis lock has been out for over 20 year's now guys. It's been out since the late 90's. Also I think Hogues Able lock took the Axis lock and improved on it and made it even smoother and just somehow better feeling action wise.
I use to have a Cold Steel Recon 1 with the axis lock. I lost it and I wish I could find it again. I really miss it. By far the best knife I have carried.
Got a SOG Seal xr about 2 months ago and I love it. The action is fantastic on this beefy bruiser with it’s 3.9 inch s35vn blade! The xr lock makes for quick one handed opening and closing. It’s much better than my Benchmade Griptillian (better action, much sharper, perfectly centered, and rock solid). Carry it as my edc along with a small Sebenza Inkosi with Insingo blade.
Hi guys hope you both are well as well as the viewers. I will tell you guys that with regards to a great everyday knife that does not get the fame deserved is the Benchmade Valet. This knife I will honestly say can give big competition to the Bugout. The steel is great and this knife does not take up too much space in a pocket.
Excellent video as always, Guys! I recently acquired the Bestech Slasher with D2 and Micarta. Their "B-Lock" seems like a good version of the Axis lock...and the knife has an extremely solid, robust quality to it, having full steel liners under the micarta, with metal completely surrounding the B-lock mechanism. And the blade came extremely sharp out-of-box. Any thoughts? Thanks!
I use to feel the same way about the Bugout until I purchased a Deka. It’s better than the Bugout to me in almost every way. You should definitely buy one for yourself.
I like button lock knives but there are'nt that many of them, especially with a flipper and a stud combination. Question for those of you that have a SOG Terminus XR: how easy is it to unlock the blade on it - will the thumb alone do it or so stiff you need the index finger on the back side as well?
It is expensive, on that I agree... but I love the clean look of the Carter (got a gray one, colored the scales blue and it really looks awesome). The Deka has a way too busy look for me but is certainly the better value. Absolutely hated the Terminus XR in CF... every edge was sharp, the flipper bit harder than the blade, absolutely terrible.... I got the XR the minute it came out and hope they have improved on that (especially since loads of people seem to like it), so I'm looking forward to the Terminus XR LTE
@@etherealicer I went back and used my SOG that had an ARC lock. Those things are sturdy. The main reason I like them is because you can actually just pull one side of it, with one finger, where if you try to so that with an XR or Axis lock you’ll get this friction and diagonal pull that makes it hard to open.
Yeah, at that price I was pretty surprised to discover it was made in China. You can get a nice Chinese-made knife, from We or Artisan, for instance with Micarta and arguably better blade steel for much less than the Carter... It is an attractive design, though.
Kurt, how do you get through the day only carrying an axis lock? Probably keeping it in the knife would be way more useful. 😂 you guys are awesome and bladehq has been such a blessing to the knife community
Big fan of Benchmade and the Axis lock. Although, I have had mine on my Mini Griptillian “break” (by break, I mean the spring came out of whatever cut-ins it was living in, and the lock no longer worked) twice in 2 years. I can’t say I’m a fan of that, but I send it to Benchmade, and they fix it no problem. I’ve since gotten a Microtec OTF, and now have a hard time using anything else, but that is neither here nor there, I just wanted to tell more people that I have one.
You need a Deka. Hogue seems to be on sale every couple months. The perfect time to buy. I got one of the FDE with DLC blades a while back during one of the sales and I think I paid $118 for it.
I think the Bugout is the Bugout because it is simple and clean, neutral handle, neutral blade-shape, global availability and customization (both from Benchmade and after-market). Benchmade is really awesome with the warranty (they sent me clips and screws no problems and I live in Switzerland). Hogue only recently changed their policy that you don't void your warranty when you take your knife apart, which is why there are no/less after-market parts. Sum this up and it is easy to see why the Bugout is so popular.
Spyderco is better quality lock. I had a bugout for a little over a year and the axis lock spring broke. Had to send it in for repair being they won’t just send a new spring. I sold my bugout after it came back. Para 3 all day everyday for me now.
Cool video, I too like the Terminus XR. Why didn't you include the CJRB Recoil lock. Also can you guys nudge Kershaw and see if they will attempt a cross bar lock???
@@AlexanderSLeBlanc I don't know. I would flick it open with my thumb then hold both sides of the lock bar back to close the blade. Nothing special. Bad luck I guess.
after the manix 2 its hard to even want to get another knife. I ended up getting the demko ad20.5 textured tie but after a week the manix 2 was back in my pocket. I am thinking about geting the benchmand crooked river mini or the 940.
Back in 2001 I had a pair of gen1 Cold Steel Recon 1 tanto's. They called it the Ultra Lock, I believe they paid BM for the use, but it was the Axis lock only CS style. IMHO it was much easier to disassemble/ reassemble than BM bugout, mind you this was my first (x2) $100+ knives that I done so, took about 25 minutes per knife with cleaning. I really hope the Cold Steel brand doesn't go the way of gas station knives under the new ownership.
Hi Kurt, been my edc for almost 2yr? Watched the micarta knife video earlier from a while back. If you are not aware, check out Ripps Garage Tech. Makes killer micarta scales for the Bugout and more. I got a pair of linen OD Micarta scales from him. Only ones I could find till now were Allen Putnam and personally not a design for me. Now it's my ultimate EDC knife. Might pick up a canvas pair also. They are that good. Great show guy!
My work, people were intimidated/uncomfortable when I'd whip out my griptilian to open boxes, compared to the crap box cutters they had around for the job. I love the axis lock and ever since I started using it I never want to use another lock type.
That Hogue deka pocket clip seems like such an afterthought on an otherwise sweet looking package. It's the main reason I've never pulled the trigger on one.
Such a great video thanks guys!! Love that hogue Deka in blue! My Canadian supplier is out of stock right now, which is ok because I actually gave up buying knives for lent! 😇
I kind of prefer axis lock on two Ganzo knives i have than on my Mini grip. Thumbs don't stick out that much, they have better polish and action is better as well. Good type of lock.
Great lock, but I hate those omega springs. Had to replace both of them (first after about six months) on my bugout and had to made replacement myself. Originals are pretty much unobtainable in czech republic, at least for reasonable price.
Drop an email to Benchmade and they will send you some. I never had an Omega spring break on me, but I asked for clips and screws and they shipped them to Switzerland free of charge).
Why are the bargain knives like Eafengrow and Ganzo axis-locks so stiff? I love the idea of the axis lock but I’m a retired teacher on a fixed income. Is there anyway to soften up those axis locks?
Imo SOG knocked it out the park with the XR. It's so much better then the axis. Feels way more substantial, way easier to manipulate. Still have all the fidget and then some
@@catmandoo4u1 they're tryin to improve lately... fastball and sedulo... but the prices are not competitive, and the quality isn't even close to.... any other country manufacturer.
Hey guys. Wanted to ask in a more related episode but thought the chances fr answer are best on a recent episode. I m thinking about to get a spyderco police stainless. U made a whole lot of spydercospecial but never even mentioned the police. Is there a reason for it?
Personally I would say the ball lock on the manix 2 is better than the standard axis lock or really any of the others for one main reason. The lack of those damn Omega springs in exchange for a coil spring. Benchmade got it right once on the anthem but then kept making the same lock with the same issue. And its pretty clear that any lock using omega springs is going to have the same issue with them breaking.
What do you guys think is the best version of the AXIS-Lock? Also, does Kurt make a good cowboy? 🤠
Do you guys carry Toor Knives, and if you don't, why?
I personally love the Axis Lock. But I do like the Able lock the best. Kurt is always going to be a Cowboy.
I bought a SOG terminus this morning
The XR Lock is by far the best.
I’ve only handled a Bugout and a Hogue Ritter but I would have to say that I prefer the Hogue.
I love seeing Jaime get more and more comfortable behind the camera. You are crushing it man! Thanks for keeping Knife Banter going strong. 💪
I own a SOG Seal XR. Had it just a shade over 6 months and it's my favorite pocket knife. Never a day comes by where I open this knife and don't get a smile on my face.
Keep up the great work Blade HQ, cheers.🍺
Love my SOG Terminus XR. The larger "buttons" for the lock are great, especially while wearing gloves, without being too big or in the way, and I like the flipper. I NEED a wharncliffe blade version though!
My mini 940 just arrived last night and I am so stoked!! Thanks to the employees in the Virginia facility for processing my order so quickly!
Manix 2 lightweight in S110V has found its way into my pocket more often then not for the past 5 years. Gotta love it
My first "real knife" purchase was the SOG Terminus XR. Still one of my favorites to date.
I am really wanting the Terminus XR LTE in carbon fiber and gold blade. It's on the wishlist.
I hated mine, every corner was sharp and especially the flipper was bad. Maybe it was because I got one from the first batch, intend to give it a second shot with the LTE..
@@etherealicer totally agree . Flipper is sharp and pocket clip is a hotspot and the sting on the xr is too strong and makes it less pleasant to flip open
@@scottpoole2182 if you haven’t already purchased it in gold… don’t. It was my first “real knife” and the gold started to wear off in a very ugly way immediately. And I mean without even being used. The carbon fiber also feels sharp and the lack of weight actually isn’t the best. If you could get a G10 version with a stone wash s35vn or something definitely do that instead. Trust me the gold in person is underwhelming and you’ll regret once the finish gets destroyed.
Such a bold title. I like it.
Ben! How's it going? Id love to get a banter...
@@mikequinn5613 buy one
Why Hello there
@@mikequinn5613 BHQ has the Natty G10 in 20cv. I love my banter.
BEN!!
I’m just convinced at this point that Kurt is a big baby with unlimited access to knives.
Got myself the SOG terminus XR. It’s a great fidget knife
Hogues are amazing knives. Particularly the Deka & RSK models. They are smooth, look great, & are actually capable of some hard use. I used my Deka at work on VERY thick cardboard & it never blinked once. They are so, so sweet & not too expensive! 😃
Totally agree! The Hogue Exemplar is one of my favorite EDC's.
I had a SOG Tac XR and is was way smoother than any Benchmade I've ever owned. Hogue's Able Lock is really awesome/smooth too. I would say SOG's XR and Hogue's Able Lock are my favorite "Axis" style locks.
Dude...get a deka, I have 2 of them and love them. With the 20cv, surprisingly smooth action, good size, and great price point, its an amazing knife and hard not to love.
Shout out from Buffalo, NY! Kurt's a badass!!!! Knife banter is the best show on TH-cam!!!!
I've had a omega spring break on my bugout. Just sent it back to Benchmade and they fixed it for free. It's a good lock-type with no need to have your finger in the line of the blade, although fidgeting with it increases the chance of snagging yourself :)
Hogue has better bang for your buck than benchmade, 20 CV vs s30v
But it doesn't have a butterfly...
if only they made more 3” city legal versions
@@TheartofboxingMEX I thought about getting a Hogue dela
I'm a fan of both companies
Not really..because benchmades s30v out performs houges 20cv..soooo
Jamie should get the Knife center exclusive Hogue Deka 😆
Heresy!!!
Blade HQ has better customer service than knifecenter.
@@kevin6030 KnifeCenter ships to my country, BladeHQ don't. So, points to KC.
To each their own, have a knife day gentlemen! And Jaime, you should think about it 😆😆😆
Yes!!!!!
Should totally get the Deka. I love BladeHQ but you should check out knife centers exclusive deka with lava gmascus. Super cool if you like red like I do. Keep up the good work guys
Probably my favorite episode! Kurt is growin on me... Jamie is dope
i recently got the warncliff version of the deka and it's so great. the complicated blade geometry makes is super useful in so many situations.
Mini barrage and a McHenry Williams in D2. Seem to be all I need haha.
Carry the barrage everywhere.
After watching this, I found that holding the axis lock while opening the larger McHenry Williams instead of the thumb assist makes it a much easier and faster deploy.
Thanks for the tip!
The Manix 2 is the best version I've handled. Love it. I just wish the button didn't eat a hole in my thumb. I need to upgrade it to see if the Flytanium replacement does better.
I love the cross bar lock systems, and actually own many of these. I agree with Jamie, the Deka is so good, I can’t stop fidgeting! I hope to see more companies pro using these type of knives.
I carry the SOG terminus on and of for about six months and I like especially in the outdoors
Yes Jamie, agree wholeheartedly; Hogue knives Rock! For all you've mentioned and some you hadn't .... I carry the Hogue ex A05, and luv everything about it. From the fit and finish, materials used, to the overall appeal and usability. Hogue provides a quality product for the money. Homerun in my estimation.
I bought a Hogue Deka Magnacut with the cheap slick plastic scales. I finally was able to get a set of Original Goat aluminum milled scales for it. Really cool knife now.
Bought a Bugout as my first benchmade. Was not impressed. The axis pin was made of titanium making the action rough and sticky due to the galling. I sent it in for warranty because both omega springs broke in 3 months. The replacement was rough too. I sent it back in and they upgraded me to a 940 and the action was like sandpaper, the edge grind was way off center and they just leave the machining marks on the blade. Compaired to a 940 my dad has that was made in October of 2000, their quality has gone down as the prices have gone up. Sold it and bought a Spyderco Para 3 in S35vn and never looked back.
I bought a ganzo knife about a year ago just to test it out and it’s one of those “axis lock” ones and yet I’ve fidgeted with it a lot and it’s held up. So maybe omega springs are just pure crap.
The Deka is a sweet knife. One of my favorites. I prefer it over my Bugout. But I need new scales for the Bugout.
Gotta try a Deka for sure! They did good with that knife!! Great look at all the axis lock options!
I super agree with The Carter. The thumb disk needs some perpendicular ridges to catch some thumb meat to flip that blade open better. I find my thumb slips from time to time when I try to flick it open.
I used my Hogue DEKA for wrapping Christmas presents last Christmas. It's the sharpest knife out of the box I've bought
Oh, Hebgen Lake. I used to fish there when I was in college. Nice.
Always love seeing the notification for a new blade hq video
The Axis lock has been out for over 20 year's now guys. It's been out since the late 90's. Also I think Hogues Able lock took the Axis lock and improved on it and made it even smoother and just somehow better feeling action wise.
I have a few bench made knives and I have to agree with Kurt my manix 2 is my favourite fidget knife
I use to have a Cold Steel Recon 1 with the axis lock. I lost it and I wish I could find it again. I really miss it. By far the best knife I have carried.
Got a SOG Seal xr about 2 months ago and I love it. The action is fantastic on this beefy bruiser with it’s 3.9 inch s35vn blade! The xr lock makes for quick one handed opening and closing. It’s much better than my Benchmade Griptillian (better action, much sharper, perfectly centered, and rock solid). Carry it as my edc along with a small Sebenza Inkosi with Insingo blade.
Hi guys hope you both are well as well as the viewers. I will tell you guys that with regards to a great everyday knife that does not get the fame deserved is the Benchmade Valet. This knife I will honestly say can give big competition to the Bugout. The steel is great and this knife does not take up too much space in a pocket.
Excellent video as always, Guys! I recently acquired the Bestech Slasher with D2 and Micarta. Their "B-Lock" seems like a good version of the Axis lock...and the knife has an extremely solid, robust quality to it, having full steel liners under the micarta, with metal completely surrounding the B-lock mechanism. And the blade came extremely sharp out-of-box. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Love the SOG terminus xr lock and knife lol
It's a good one.
I personally own the crimson red one
I use to feel the same way about the Bugout until I purchased a Deka. It’s better than the Bugout to me in almost every way. You should definitely buy one for yourself.
I love my SOG XR! Awesome knife for the money. I have had it for 3 months now and still have not sharpened it yet
Axis lock springs (Omega) break. If you want a reliable fidget knife get a Para 3.
I'm with ya. I carry a PM2 now because I got tired of breaking omega springs and it's just as fidgetable and nothing breaks.
My EDC since 2014 is a 710. Original springs. Not a single issue. Not one. Not ever.
Or the manix 2 or if you really gotta go for the butterfly then get the anthem.
I have a Ganzo FB727S with an "axis lock". It doesn't get more budget than that.
FINALLY I have been looking and waiting for this video for over a year now.
I like button lock knives but there are'nt that many of them, especially with a flipper and a stud combination. Question for those of you that have a SOG Terminus XR: how easy is it to unlock the blade on it - will the thumb alone do it or so stiff you need the index finger on the back side as well?
That showdown really made my day. Thank you guys
The Carter is way overpriced! It should be priced with the Terminus XR
It is expensive, on that I agree... but I love the clean look of the Carter (got a gray one, colored the scales blue and it really looks awesome). The Deka has a way too busy look for me but is certainly the better value.
Absolutely hated the Terminus XR in CF... every edge was sharp, the flipper bit harder than the blade, absolutely terrible.... I got the XR the minute it came out and hope they have improved on that (especially since loads of people seem to like it), so I'm looking forward to the Terminus XR LTE
@@etherealicer I'm interested in the new Terminus too.
@@etherealicer We heard you and fixed it!
@@etherealicer I went back and used my SOG that had an ARC lock. Those things are sturdy. The main reason I like them is because you can actually just pull one side of it, with one finger, where if you try to so that with an XR or Axis lock you’ll get this friction and diagonal pull that makes it hard to open.
Yeah, at that price I was pretty surprised to discover it was made in China. You can get a nice Chinese-made knife, from We or Artisan, for instance with Micarta and arguably better blade steel for much less than the Carter... It is an attractive design, though.
Kurt, how do you get through the day only carrying an axis lock? Probably keeping it in the knife would be way more useful.
😂 you guys are awesome and bladehq has been such a blessing to the knife community
Big fan of Benchmade and the Axis lock. Although, I have had mine on my Mini Griptillian “break” (by break, I mean the spring came out of whatever cut-ins it was living in, and the lock no longer worked) twice in 2 years. I can’t say I’m a fan of that, but I send it to Benchmade, and they fix it no problem. I’ve since gotten a Microtec OTF, and now have a hard time using anything else, but that is neither here nor there, I just wanted to tell more people that I have one.
The s35vn and newer xrs are such great knives for the price point
Try the Hogue Sig K320 nitron.
You need a Deka. Hogue seems to be on sale every couple months. The perfect time to buy. I got one of the FDE with DLC blades a while back during one of the sales and I think I paid $118 for it.
The deka is what the bugout should've been, but it needs a deep carry pocket clip
I think the Bugout is the Bugout because it is simple and clean, neutral handle, neutral blade-shape, global availability and customization (both from Benchmade and after-market). Benchmade is really awesome with the warranty (they sent me clips and screws no problems and I live in Switzerland).
Hogue only recently changed their policy that you don't void your warranty when you take your knife apart, which is why there are no/less after-market parts.
Sum this up and it is easy to see why the Bugout is so popular.
Luckily, they updated it and gave it a deep carry clip, less screws, and better overall feel
I’m REALLY in a pickle I want a new knife but I don’t know if I should get the spyderco para 3 or the Benchmade bug out any suggestions
Get both? 👌👍
Para 3 or get yourself a Manix 2
I always go with benchmade over spyderco but it mostly a looks issue
Spyderco is better quality lock. I had a bugout for a little over a year and the axis lock spring broke. Had to send it in for repair being they won’t just send a new spring. I sold my bugout after it came back. Para 3 all day everyday for me now.
@@jeremy2187 I just personally love the look of a spyderco, BUT I did HATE Spyderco knives at first sight so I feel it !😂😂
Cool video, I too like the Terminus XR. Why didn't you include the CJRB Recoil lock. Also can you guys nudge Kershaw and see if they will attempt a cross bar lock???
Hogue needs to make a competitor to the Bugout!
Jamie, Go 4 the Hogue Deka! I've got one & think the lock is better than Benchmade's ! 💌👱♀️
I don't think "fidget factor" should be an axis lock strong point. I'm in my 3rd set of omega springs in 6 months on my Bugout...
Dude how. I fidget with mine daily for well over a year now and it’s fine.
@@AlexanderSLeBlanc I don't know. I would flick it open with my thumb then hold both sides of the lock bar back to close the blade. Nothing special. Bad luck I guess.
@@iiit6608 Prove it
Never broken one
broken 2, I sold all of my benchmades
after the manix 2 its hard to even want to get another knife. I ended up getting the demko ad20.5 textured tie but after a week the manix 2 was back in my pocket. I am thinking about geting the benchmand crooked river mini or the 940.
Back in 2001 I had a pair of gen1 Cold Steel Recon 1 tanto's. They called it the Ultra Lock, I believe they paid BM for the use, but it was the Axis lock only CS style. IMHO it was much easier to disassemble/ reassemble than BM bugout, mind you this was my first (x2) $100+ knives that I done so, took about 25 minutes per knife with cleaning. I really hope the Cold Steel brand doesn't go the way of gas station knives under the new ownership.
What a nice selection! I would probably choose... my bugout
Hi Kurt, been my edc for almost 2yr? Watched the micarta knife video earlier from a while back. If you are not aware, check out Ripps Garage Tech. Makes killer micarta scales for the Bugout and more. I got a pair of linen OD Micarta scales from him. Only ones I could find till now were Allen Putnam and personally not a design for me. Now it's my ultimate EDC knife. Might pick up a canvas pair also. They are that good. Great show guy!
Axis locks are just so damn fun to fidget with.
My work, people were intimidated/uncomfortable when I'd whip out my griptilian to open boxes, compared to the crap box cutters they had around for the job. I love the axis lock and ever since I started using it I never want to use another lock type.
That Hogue deka pocket clip seems like such an afterthought on an otherwise sweet looking package. It's the main reason I've never pulled the trigger on one.
Such a great video thanks guys!!
Love that hogue Deka in blue! My Canadian supplier is out of stock right now, which is ok because I actually gave up buying knives for lent! 😇
Love my benchmade knives.
Every time I go to a link in a new video the knife I want is out of stock!!!! That Carter is slick boy!
You forgot the CJRB Recoil lock. The Crag is one of my favorite Axis-style lock knives.
I've been wanting on of those hogue dekas. I think you should buy one too jamie.
I know you guys don't sell the Doug Ritter Hogue but would strongly recommend as it is a griptilian refined. Just my honest opinion.
I kind of prefer axis lock on two Ganzo knives i have than on my Mini grip. Thumbs don't stick out that much, they have better polish and action is better as well. Good type of lock.
I've been crushing on the Mini Tasso and the Terminus for too long, just need to get them.
I carry the Manix everyday. I love it.
LOOOOL that intro was KILLER!!!
I own the sumo n love it. In fact I just
ordered another one just different color great knife.
Kurt you need to try the manix 2 xl. Same handle feel bigger blade and better flip / fidget fee.
Great lock, but I hate those omega springs. Had to replace both of them (first after about six months) on my bugout and had to made replacement myself. Originals are pretty much unobtainable in czech republic, at least for reasonable price.
Drop an email to Benchmade and they will send you some. I never had an Omega spring break on me, but I asked for clips and screws and they shipped them to Switzerland free of charge).
@@etherealicer thanks for reply, might try that. I just remember I somehow couldn't get through their website contact form.
I bought a james brand carter and lost it in the snow by my cabin in 2 weeks. It’s now june and I still haven’t found it.
Great video.
2:43, hahaha. that was ME when I got my first bugout
I know you guys dont sell them but I love my hogue RSK the mini and normal version
Why don't you guys offer a serrated drop point option in your search bar? I want to buy form you guys but cant find what I am looking for,
Jamie! Awesome enthusiasm!
Stepping it up! Great Video, guys.
Why are the bargain knives like Eafengrow and Ganzo axis-locks so stiff? I love the idea of the axis lock but I’m a retired teacher on a fixed income. Is there anyway to soften up those axis locks?
Great video guys! Making want a new Benchmade
Imo SOG knocked it out the park with the XR. It's so much better then the axis. Feels way more substantial, way easier to manipulate. Still have all the fidget and then some
Too bad gerber has gone to shi... in the last few years...
They still make plenty of American made products and continue to supply the military more than any other company so 🤷🏻♂️
Years? You mean decades?
i AGREE WITH YOUR STATEMENT. I have Gerbers from the 80's that are awesome. Is the american made stuff crap too?
@@catmandoo4u1 they're tryin to improve lately... fastball and sedulo... but the prices are not competitive, and the quality isn't even close to.... any other country manufacturer.
Hey guys. Wanted to ask in a more related episode but thought the chances fr answer are best on a recent episode. I m thinking about to get a spyderco police stainless. U made a whole lot of spydercospecial but never even mentioned the police. Is there a reason for it?
A little Sergio Leone moment there in the middle. Like it! 🙂
Love the editing on this one, good work. I think I’m gonna try the sumo.
i like the axis lock better than the button and on top of that its ambi. I would appreciate an update in 2023. Thank you!
I feel the SOG Terminus XR has much more heft compared to the bugout. Feels like it can handle much heavier duty tasks.
Personally I would say the ball lock on the manix 2 is better than the standard axis lock or really any of the others for one main reason. The lack of those damn Omega springs in exchange for a coil spring. Benchmade got it right once on the anthem but then kept making the same lock with the same issue. And its pretty clear that any lock using omega springs is going to have the same issue with them breaking.
Really appreciate the funny bits, this was both informative and hilarious! ;)
That quick draw was nice a speedy
The Wolff springs that Doug Ritter/Houge use on the RSK MKI-G2 are soooo much better than Benchmade’s Omega springs.
Why? Because you haven't broken one yet?
GREAT INTRO!!