The Claymore is a military style knife from Benchmade. The code at the front of the knife is F T E front towards enemy. Referencing the explosive. Cause, you know, in case a soldier doesn’t know what way to place the damned thing.
You can melt the end of a plastic pen with a lighter and then press it onto the screws so it melts and molds. Then you have a free microtech screw tool. Works like a charm and will never strip your screw head since the plastic will just deform.
While I'm a sucker for a paint job, (black blade - OD scales/handles), you've shown that this is more than just a pretty face. Benchmade Claymore is badass!
I just got the Benchmade Mediator. I'm really digging the style and design on it. Plus, the s90v is a nice upgrade. If you ever get a chance to pick up the Mediator. You definitely should. I'd definitely recommend it.
I actually sold my Ultratech because I got a Heretic Manticore and I liked the action on it alot better than my Ultratech I'd recommend giving them a shot.
I have always had really good luck cleaning my OTF autos worth alcohol. I’ll let it dry after soaking up and working yet back-and-forth until it was clean. Then I apply rim oil. Sometimes people put too much oil on their knives and it makes it hard to Lock up. There just isn’t enough friction for it to lock up if there is too much oil in it.
@@preparedmind101 Man, I wonder if it’s a warranty thing. I bought a guardian tactical 035 that was so oiled up worth something like vegetable oil or something crazy LOL. I put it in a bowl full of alcohol and kept working yet. At first it wouldn’t open all the way and barely slid just an inch out. I let it soak overnight and kept on working at the next morning. It finally start a deploying all the way. I just kept on pulling it all the way out even if it wouldn’t go all the way and locking it up manually. I’ll let it sit overnight in the open position too. I took it out and let it dry and now it’s one of the best knives I’ve ever had. I didn’t even put the oil back on it. It works dry really well. I hope it’s not a warranty issue man those really sucked and it takes a while to get your stuff back.
@@lonetrader1 I have used acetone for a lot of things. I haven’t tried it for this yet. Has it ever strip the paint off? That would be the only thing that worries me.
P.S. After a million times drawing out the socom auto versus others with a round button, and i prefer tio down, Its easier TO FIND the button faster. It always puts my thumb on the button, i can get my nail into it, whereas sometimes i have to search for the little round ones. Try it 20 times each, i guarantee youll hit the socom button much more consistently. Thanks for another great vid!
A claymore (/ˈkleɪmɔːr/; from Scottish Gaelic: claidheamh-mòr, "great sword") is either the Scottish variant of the late medieval two-handed sword or the Scottish variant of the basket-hilted sword. The former is characterised as having a cross hilt of forward-sloping quillons with quatrefoil terminations and was in use from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Actually in the case of the benchmade claymore, it is named after the American mine/bomb. And the Morse code on the front says F T E, meaning "front towards enemy" reminiscent of the actual claymore mine.
@@firstlast2514 I know man. I believe the directional mine is banned nowadays but it was named after the sword. Designed by Norman MacLeod (Scottish) apparently.
CPM-D2 is crucibles D2 yes but what makes it special is it has crucibles powdered metallurgy. So its not like regular old D2 its the supercharged powdered version of D2 basically.
Send any of the microtechs that are problematic in, their warranty is excellent. I broke a spring and had 1 week there, one week in the shop and one week back. It was quick and came back perfect with a beautiful edge.
Oh snap! I have the same ultratech satin tanto!. I use Liberty synthetic pivot lube on all my knives. Never misfires. I used to love Spydercos, then Benchmade, then Microtech. They're so frkn slick. I don't pretend that theyre not weapons. I don't use them for anything else except the occasional cigar cap. Thats when the Para 2 comes out the other pocket. Thst Halo is sick. I hear Microtech has great customer service. Just send them over and tell them your problems. They do resharpening as well. I have mostly socoms which never fail, and combat Troodons. I suggest buying the tightening bits from eBay, and putting some threadlocker blue on them. Just remember that disassembly voids warranty. Socom autos are dead reliable, and they are usually more available for purchase. Nice auto collection bro... seriously.
I just hate the serrations. I really don't understand why designers always have to put them on knives. A dive knife or a dedicated rope knife I can understand. I think they are just a burden and a waste of blade length otherwise.
Is this knife for the handicapped folks that have difficulty opening a folding knife? If so then good work Benchmade!! I like to see a company that will taylor some of their product line toward those who have had unfortunate circumstance but still get out and live life to the fullest.
At first I thought you said F.T.G. for the Morse - which is F₩€# That Guy! 😲... But then I saw that it was F.T.E. for Front Towards Enemy 'cuz "Claymore!" Not an auto kinda guy myself but good vid. 👍👌🖖🤺
Didn't Benchmade piss off the 2A community a couple years ago about something? All kinds of TH-cam videos of dudes getting rid of their Benchmade collections.
What was it about? Weren't they destroying illegally confiscated firearms for the Sheriff's department or something like that? Using the incinerator at the Benchmade factory.
The Claymore is a military style knife from Benchmade. The code at the front of the knife is F T E front towards enemy. Referencing the explosive. Cause, you know, in case a soldier doesn’t know what way to place the damned thing.
FTE...FTG...I knew it was a letter with an "EE" sound. 😆
Exactly.
Love mine.
You can melt the end of a plastic pen with a lighter and then press it onto the screws so it melts and molds. Then you have a free microtech screw tool. Works like a charm and will never strip your screw head since the plastic will just deform.
Wow thats frickin genius
My experience with the Claymore mirrors yours. Definitely a sleeper from Benchmade! Great knife!
The frn scales is what kills it for me. I just have a hard time seeing fancy plastic for the price. I absolutely love the design.
While I'm a sucker for a paint job, (black blade - OD scales/handles), you've shown that this is more than just a pretty face. Benchmade Claymore is badass!
I agree on the grip of the SOCOM. As hard as it fires, the ability to use a firmer(more secure)grip would be nice. Still one of my favorite knives.
LOL!! The shit we come up with in the bathroom! Funny!
Try the benchmade Infidel. I have had many automatic knifes. The infidel is tough and easy to actuate.
Love them too
I like it to.but straight edge for me
I got enough serrated edge knives.maybe they well .
I had a microtech ultratech last about 4 months ! Pure junk! That claymore looks great, and I like the color great review! Have a great day!
I just got the Benchmade Mediator. I'm really digging the style and design on it. Plus, the s90v is a nice upgrade. If you ever get a chance to pick up the Mediator. You definitely should. I'd definitely recommend it.
Who gives as sh i t.
I actually sold my Ultratech because I got a Heretic Manticore and I liked the action on it alot better than my Ultratech I'd recommend giving them a shot.
I have always had really good luck cleaning my OTF autos worth alcohol. I’ll let it dry after soaking up and working yet back-and-forth until it was clean. Then I apply rim oil. Sometimes people put too much oil on their knives and it makes it hard to Lock up. There just isn’t enough friction for it to lock up if there is too much oil in it.
I tried alcohol. Didn't work for me.
@@preparedmind101 Man, I wonder if it’s a warranty thing. I bought a guardian tactical 035 that was so oiled up worth something like vegetable oil or something crazy LOL. I put it in a bowl full of alcohol and kept working yet. At first it wouldn’t open all the way and barely slid just an inch out. I let it soak overnight and kept on working at the next morning. It finally start a deploying all the way. I just kept on pulling it all the way out even if it wouldn’t go all the way and locking it up manually. I’ll let it sit overnight in the open position too. I took it out and let it dry and now it’s one of the best knives I’ve ever had. I didn’t even put the oil back on it. It works dry really well. I hope it’s not a warranty issue man those really sucked and it takes a while to get your stuff back.
Acetone is the best
@@lonetrader1 I have used acetone for a lot of things. I haven’t tried it for this yet. Has it ever strip the paint off? That would be the only thing that worries me.
I think the Morse Code is FTE as in Face Towards Enemy from a Claymore Mine.
Yep, beat me to it.
Front Towards Enemy*
@@-trmxzer0-235 Yea, I knew it was something like that:)
P.S. After a million times drawing out the socom auto versus others with a round button, and i prefer tio down, Its easier TO FIND the button faster. It always puts my thumb on the button, i can get my nail into it, whereas sometimes i have to search for the little round ones. Try it 20 times each, i guarantee youll hit the socom button much more consistently. Thanks for another great vid!
A claymore (/ˈkleɪmɔːr/; from Scottish Gaelic: claidheamh-mòr, "great sword") is either the Scottish variant of the late medieval two-handed sword or the Scottish variant of the basket-hilted sword. The former is characterised as having a cross hilt of forward-sloping quillons with quatrefoil terminations and was in use from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Actually in the case of the benchmade claymore, it is named after the American mine/bomb. And the Morse code on the front says F T E, meaning "front towards enemy" reminiscent of the actual claymore mine.
@@firstlast2514 I know man. I believe the directional mine is banned nowadays but it was named after the sword. Designed by Norman MacLeod (Scottish) apparently.
@@deceptivepantherthe scales look to be inspired by a sword handle to me.
Scales kinda remind me of a sword handle. Possibly a Claymore sword?
CPM-D2 is crucibles D2 yes but what makes it special is it has crucibles powdered metallurgy. So its not like regular old D2 its the supercharged powdered version of D2 basically.
Wild wild Midwest I guess n the microtech halo is my grail knife 🔪 pistol would be an original early colt 1911
F the gremlins had me spitting food.
Send any of the microtechs that are problematic in, their warranty is excellent. I broke a spring and had 1 week there, one week in the shop and one week back. It was quick and came back perfect with a beautiful edge.
They'd probably put a hit on me after seeing the edge on the HALO even though I didn't do it (all).
Griptillians are not flimsy. They are very durable.
They feel light and hollow, but they are very tough!
Do you have any experience with the Gerber 06 Auto? How does the Claymore compare to?
I’ll stick with my Gerber 06
I love my socom elite auto. ! Steel M390 , I have a manual socom elite from 2003 , prefer the auto. Terrific comparision Chris !
From $195 to $234 in 2 years. For you young people out there, that’s insane inflation.
Oh snap! I have the same ultratech satin tanto!. I use Liberty synthetic pivot lube on all my knives. Never misfires. I used to love Spydercos, then Benchmade, then Microtech. They're so frkn slick. I don't pretend that theyre not weapons. I don't use them for anything else except the occasional cigar cap. Thats when the Para 2 comes out the other pocket. Thst Halo is sick. I hear Microtech has great customer service. Just send them over and tell them your problems. They do resharpening as well. I have mostly socoms which never fail, and combat Troodons. I suggest buying the tightening bits from eBay, and putting some threadlocker blue on them. Just remember that disassembly voids warranty. Socom autos are dead reliable, and they are usually more available for purchase. Nice auto collection bro... seriously.
Thanks, I'll check eBay
I think it might actually be F T E. Front words enemy. Could be wrong though.
Youre correct sir.
Would you take the claymore over the socom? I’m struggling to choose between those 2 knives.
I always thought it was weird how everyone had a pistol but we couldn’t carry auto knives in Ohio
When you go to hit the button just remember....let the tool do the work hahaha sorry couldn't help myself lol
Concerning the Benchmade Claymore, have you ever activated the safety accidentally when removing it from your pocket?
As a Claymore owner it has never happened to me at least
@@Henrythef1rst Fair enough. Thank you.
I just hate the serrations. I really don't understand why designers always have to put them on knives. A dive knife or a dedicated rope knife I can understand. I think they are just a burden and a waste of blade length otherwise.
Never had a Kershaw auto that didn’t bounce off the lock bar and not lock up. 😡
All my launch series work absolutely perfect
Same here. Bought three minis for my god children's first knives. They all still work perfectly.
In texting FTG means for the group
Safe Queenz
paranoyah great destroyah
Im debating on grabbing the Protech TR3,...whats ur opinion on it?
You're asking the guy that puts O-rings on his Ka-Bar grip! lol
Would you want to sell that launch 13 yet or perhaps trade?
I loved Microtech. Until I played with a Guardian Tactical.
Blasphemy! Go home and play with your 3.5 inch blades. Unless you're already home. Then just run away!
Another knife review yippee from a dude who knows nuffin bout blades
He puts O-rings on his k-bar handle 🙄 so you're right! lol
Microtech bits 10~15$ Amazon Pime
Safe queens are fun. Never use a knife for what it wasn’t designed for. Self defense is a specific use.
It's FTE (Face Towards Enemy), now ya know
Front
I’ll buy that ultratech Spartan off of you. I lost mine a couple years ago 🥲
Late comment but the Morse Code is FTE for Face Toward Enemy... a la the Claymore Mine.
I am that a-hole...relegated not regulated.
Those mocrotect seem kind of useless.
Front towards enemys sasy the morse code..
FTE Front Towards Enemy
O-H from Ohio
It's F T E ..-. - . (dit dit da dit da dit )Front Toward Enemy...the 'front' signage on a Claymore mine that points toward the enemy... F T E ...
12:40 enjoy
Is this knife for the handicapped folks that have difficulty opening a folding knife? If so then good work Benchmade!! I like to see a company that will taylor some of their product line toward those who have had unfortunate circumstance but still get out and live life to the fullest.
12.30 minutes in before some dedicated attention to the Claymore referenced in the title - ugh...
We can carry them in Ohio
At first I thought you said F.T.G. for the Morse - which is F₩€# That Guy! 😲...
But then I saw that it was F.T.E. for Front Towards Enemy 'cuz "Claymore!"
Not an auto kinda guy myself but good vid. 👍👌🖖🤺
Stab=bad
Ehhh not all the time......
How else do you break the plastic wrap on the sandwich?
Need better lighting.. or just stop making vids
The two thumbs down, probably have plastic knives.
Didn't Benchmade piss off the 2A community a couple years ago about something? All kinds of TH-cam videos of dudes getting rid of their Benchmade collections.
Yeah because people projected a huge conspiracy over nothing. It was utterly ridiculous.
What was it about? Weren't they destroying illegally confiscated firearms for the Sheriff's department or something like that? Using the incinerator at the Benchmade factory.
If true pretty shitty.
Cant and wont buy a combo edge for edc. If they do a plain edge I'd be all over it.
They do a plain edge, and mine sucks.
Yes there is a straight edge claymore
Californiastan lmao