Top 5 Benchmade Knives At Blade HQ Now! | Knife Banter S2 (Ep 29)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Zach talks with Troy from Benchmade and they each pick their top 5 favorite Benchmade knives. Check out Benchmade knives here: bit.ly/2xWgYu5
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Knives in order of appearance:
Saddle Mountain Skinner: bit.ly/2xTkQMx
Altitude: bit.ly/3cGv5Ct
Autocrat: bit.ly/2yJciaX
Freek: bit.ly/3eNPMOH
Bailout: bit.ly/2VvRA7q
Mini Crooked River: bit.ly/2yHmNvK
940: bit.ly/3btSrLz
Leuku: bit.ly/3bDj5BK
Mediator: bit.ly/2x7OLjM
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I'm 14 and I saved up and bought my first really nice knife at 13 and it was the mini crooked river it is absolutely amazing
Spencer George good man. I started collecting knives around that age. I was gifted my grandpas Bowie knife after he passed and since then I’ve been hooked. It’s an expensive hobby, but don’t feel bad if you can’t get the best of the best. CRKT and Kershaw make some great budget knives. I’ve been doing this for 5 years and I just got the courage to buy my dream knife.
@@Surplussea696 I love my mini crooked river and that is a sad but good story and I have collected knives since I was 5 just not really nice one now I am starting to get nice knives
Darn nice first knife!
Welcome to the hobby!!
(Insanity😜😀)
Sick choice the crooked river is a lifer for sure. They also sell non orange backspacers and pivot collars if you want to make it your own.
Okay I’ve always been a massive Benchmade fan but I’ll be damned if that allegiance hasn’t grown listening to Troy rep the company. Saw him at show show and on your channel. He’s damn good at what the does. Super knowledgeable and well spoken 👍🏼
Stop lying
The ONLY knife I've ever lost is a 940-1 too 😂
I ended up finding it about 3 months later. I tore the house apart looking for it at first. Particularly under couch cushions.
One day, my dog dropped a treat down the side of the couch. I reached deep into the side of the couch and there it was, nestled in a fold of fabric.
Lewis Jackson cool story bro
3 years and Still waiting for mine to boomerang back to me!
I lost a 940 in Kuwait when I first got there. Ended up finding it in a pile of sand when we were leaving to head into Iraq. Amazing luck.
@@TeensierPython Had a buddy lose his M4 bladed Griptilian 5 days into his deployment.
3 weeks before coming back, he found it in pushed into the corner of the smoker pit when he dropped his lighter.
Too lucky.
Dude lost a bright orange FRN Tanto Griptilian the same way. I thought lost it out doing yard work. I looked ALL over my property to find it (30+ acres ) and after no luck I went and bought another new one in black with regular blade and then a Mini black tanto. The following year it was found guess where? In the sofa cushions! And I even looked there 6 month's prior 😅
We arnt allowed knives in the uk so i print a picture of one on my printer and stick it to my trouser leg. I'm a real bad ass in my village.
Sorry about your governments shitty rules, friend. Knives here in the US are seen nothing more than tools and defensive items if need be.
Angel Castro i wish it was like that in the UK but there is soo much knife crime it is ruined for us, people who just like knives
Dang sorry
Almost everything is leagal in Alabama tho
Careful bud...
At least you can paper cut someone’s thought. Lol
My dad gave me his boy scout knife. The brand is called Western. I still have it it's my favorite knife. And one day my son will have it.
Nice advertising
@@KpR333 lol I'm not advertising just don't know nuthin bout the brand. And I don't even know if that brand is still around. But it's my baby and one day my baby will have it.
David Solano I have several western brand knives, I collect them and my first hunting knife was a western my Dad gave me when I was 13 and I still have it at the age of 49 . Great knives but they are no longer in business. eBay is the only place I have been able to find them
OMG What a lie
@@eskee1
The only lie is you. Lol.
Mine:
5 - mini- barrage serrated auto
4 - barrage full size
3 - Vicar 757 “workhorse”
2 - infidel Anniversary Model
1- Osborne 940-2 graphite s90v
My first knife was a Benchmade mini grip! Still have it 4 years later.
Every time I cut myself accidentally: BEAUTIFUL CUT. I'M SO PROUD OF MY SHARPENING
Ethan Jeong thats how i feal
Your like 10 lol
Conrad smith your like, not cool.
My griptillian on the way I will never cut myself hopefully ahaha
I feel this😂
I just lost my saddle Mountain Skinner about a week ago and I’m still crying I love that night when I saw you guys start the video out with it my heart broke all over again thanks a lot Zac LOL
I’ve started watching old knife banters while I workout. It’s become my quarantine daily tradition, thanks for the hours of entertainment.
I want to hang with this guy, gives out mini crooked rivers and looses 940s!
Liar
Jade scales on that crooked river has me drooling !!! That looks amazing !!
Yeah & mated with the damasteel-!!
Gorgeous!!
Then buy one
Frozen Spoons If I had the money to drop on it , I would .
What a great video and a great interview. You guys make these so fun!!! Please keep it up!!!!
Benchmade fanboy here! Love my 940-1 Osborne, 570-1 Presido ll and 101BK Follow Up. Sold my Griptilian and Mini Grip and created two new benchmade fans. The Mediator or Presido Mini might be next on the radar. And I have been really pleased with Benchmade’s customer service. Noticed the tip was bent on my Mini Grip 154CM sent it in and no hassle they replaced the blade with S30V and got it right back. Great company with outstanding knives in my book, thank you Benchmade!
For real I’ve been rocking a grizzly ridge for EDC and it’s my absolute favorite knife recently
I got a benchmade 940-2 from yall early this year and I've been carrying it/loving it almost every day
Another solid video good job Bladehq👍🏻
THANK YOU for mentioning the fact you guys have updated your heat treat for your 3V, hopefully to a much higher HRC.
Great vid. Jamie as per usual killin it with the edit!
Its not a benchmade , but i just wanted to thank bladehq for staying open an still shipping knifes to all of us addicted to knifes. Just got my Paragon Phoenix in the mail today. You guys rule
Thanks for the support it truly means the world to us!
I love my Benchmade knives. I have a few and carry Benchmade 90% of the time that I have a knife on me. Also, a shout out to BladeHQ. Great show, great service, great company. I'm a little biased, they are in my backyard. But you guys do great work.
I've owned 4 Benchmade knifes so I love them! But man, they are so hit or miss to me. The 940 is the most beautiful knife they will ever make... it's just right
LOL Peter in the skinnies. Really digging this series of video chats. A fun change of pace. Thanks again for all the time, effort, editing, etc. from all y'all!!!! It is much appreciated :)
I love what you said about knife people being ambassador’s. It is the truest thing I have eve heard
670 bk. 154cm. I've had this knife in my pocket for over a decade. It's my go to for all things.
Funny you mentioned boomerang knives. Last week I found a Griptillian that I lost three years ago. I almost cried
I lost mine for 7 months on the ship and lost it for another 3 months in my driveway, love that thing
Great video! I don’t have a Benchmade knife yet, but I’ve been trying to decide which one should be my first. Some great options to pick from.
I have two 670 Apparitions, one with plain blade and one combo plain/serrated, both with the Optimizer rod installed. Love them...
I've had a combo for years- I love it, too!! Fantastic edc!
"we're not done with the 940 this year". Uh oh my wallet is in danger
Erick Sanchez 940 is coming to the custom lab
B Jovel you better be right... 🤭
I'm hoping for a 940 mini.🦋
They should have put the black coating from the mediator on the 940-1 and it would be that much better. I just returned a 940-1 though because I couldn’t get used to how smooth the carbon fiber was. I like some grip to my blades so I’m going to try out the new bailout. I also want a blade I can beat on, I work in construction and put my knives through rough use.
9400 auto
Carrying a 943 right now, love the ergonomics.
My favorite of the series. I like it much more than my 940's.
Great video, I remember my first 940 in 2006, now I upgraded I carry the 943. I do miss the hk knives.
That Mini- Crooked River in Jade though! NICE!!!
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I won’t even go to 5, although I’m excited that the Mediator might make my list one day. Favorite two benchmade knives: #1 spot is held by the large griptilian 551-1, grey G10, 20CV and blue accents. I’ve never owned such a comfortable smooth knife with tolerances like it. #2 is the orange handle/Black D2 Mini Barrage. Though I would have preferred a G-10 handle, the snap action is perfect and for a smaller knife it’s very ergonomic. I own about 7 benchmades but those two will never be replaceable.
Love the mediator... Just got mine a couple of days ago.
I have had a mini griptilian in my pocket for many years now. Will have for many more!
I just got my 940BK today.. I've already used it to cut carboard to put under the rear wheels of my snow-stuck Lotus, cut up old shirts to wrap exterior faucets so they don't freeze, and to whittle a small stick into an even smaller stick. It's slimmer than I expected and takes up negligible room in my pocket. I'm glad I didn't go for the 940-2.
I have to admit I have only one Benchmade; I picked up a double edge Pagan in the sale earlier this year when it was discontinued and love it. I have a long-discontinued multitool model that covers my other needs.
Ordered a custom Crooked River two days ago... I’m looking forward to this
the presidio2 has been my go to knife for 2 years now plus the 940 on the weekends. but I own a couple dozen benchmades and those are the 2 that make the cut 90 percent of the time
I have that exact bailout and love it, it’s the best.
Love my Benchmades! Have a custom Crooked River in M4, custom Barrage in M4 and a mini barrage in Cpm-154. Always "need" more lol
I bought my first knife with my first pay check from my first job it was a Benchmade mini griptilian it fits in my hand great. I also just ordered a custom set of scales/pocket clip/bead with my second paycheck
i'm so glad to see the autocrat on this list. it is a beautiful knife and it is the first one i will buy when i move to a state that allows it.
I loved the wife story. Original 940 did that for my wife. Days I'm not carrying it, I'll get home from work and she's either using the 940 or she did earlier that day.
Found your video entertaining as well as informative. Benchmade is the only brand I own three knives of. The Saddle Mountain skinner was first and its first dear hunting it won over my much loved Puma Trail Guide (1975 mfr). Next is a folder, same blade style and wool a close match, even had it laser etched, not sure of model name. This past year I added a 154CM black bladed, rubber gripped knife with a more versatile weather resistant grip. Had to use a diamond hone to sharpen up the spine a bit for camp craft. Great knives, keepers all three.
I just got my M4 bailout and I gotta say, I've never had a tanto, never had M4 (usually M390 and S30V), and never had aluminum. But I LOVE this knife!
Feels great in hand, the glass breaker isn't scratchy, and it is going to replace my presidio 2 cf elite and mini freek as my EDC.
I've been eyeballing that super freek too, but we'll see what I think of the M4 steel. It does take much more time to sharpen than M390 and not stainless but it may be worth it.
M4 for the win.
I've owned exactly 5 Benchmades, I still have (the top) 3:
5: Volli
4: 940-2
3: Bugout 535BK-2
2: 15050-2 Bone Collector D2
1: 560-1 Super Freek
I love me some G10 and a flat ground drop point...
Jaime went next level on the edits. Awesome stuff.
I like the mini deep carry clip on the freek... I need one right now.
Just picked up my mediator and backordered my first gold class, mini crooked river.
Just got the saddle mountain skinner last week for hunting! Gotta be my favorite knife in my collection right now
They discontinued the hunt series this year, I wonder if a new line of skinners is coming out later in 2020?
That jade mini crooked river is amazing
Love the jade scales. That's awesome.
Me2 I was looking at them last night for my bailout, they look really neat
WOAH! I just bought a mini crooked river but i LOVE that custom one
I really appreciate the funny edits thanks Jaime
Best knife show on TH-cam!
Agreed!!!!
The edits are what make knife banter knife banter 😂😂
I greatly enjoyed your reviews! After watching your video I am now interested in the Mediator. I love the 940.
just one more...
I have the mountain skinner and love it. My only beef if the sheath, I’ve got the old style that doesn’t have the clasp on it. It just slips in and that’s a big reason I don’t carry it more often. I wish I could get the one with the clasp. I’m so scared of that thing just coming out and losing it when I really need it. I’m in search now for a folder. That’s why I’m watching this video actually. Trying to get a sense of what I want. Awesome video, thanks for putting it out. It’s given me a lot to think about
I've got two Benchmades. My first one I bought is the AFOII and the second is the infamous Infidel.
Cool video guys! Huge Benchmade fan! Love my 940 and planning on adding more knives soon. The Crooked River looks really nice. Troy, you are more than welcome to gift me one any time buddy.
I replaced the handles on my saddle mountain skinner with some chunkier purple hear ones. Massive pain because purple heart is hard as stone but i think it was more than worth it
I love BladeHQ and benchmade ❤️❤️❤️😍😍
Great video guys!
I just got the Bailout and it is freaking awesome!
Thanks for mentioning the Altitude! I will definitely buy one!
They are so good!
I have a Stryker that I have carried since 1996. Love it still.
Love the bailout.
I really want a benchmade altitude but I can not convince myself to pay 200 for a thin knife and it does not even have any handle scales, I am sure it is a great knife but still. Great idea though
Love the Valet myself, need to get one again
I have a Benchmade Elishewitz that I love. Great knife.
The mediator is an awesome knife man. So surprised at the weight for such snappy action. No tolerance at all. Love it
Nice Sennheiser PXC550’s! Great to hear what the other end of those microphones sound like to others
ive been carrying the super freek for a few weeks now. Im digging it.
Hey Troy! Next time you get a 940 dash anything, send it my way for safe keeping
Now I just gotta get a copper pen...
Anybody remember the AFCK? An awesome Benchmade! Currently carrying the CLA and love it!
I've still got my original ats-34 afck and the axis lock d2 version as well.
Great knives!!
Love my Bushcrafter 162 and mini Griptilian (same color as my uniform pants which is a plus).
LOVE Benchmade knives and own several. My 1st purchase was my Black Class Ares folder and then Black Class Nimravus fixed blade with Kydex and Carbon Fiber sheath. That was just over 20yrs ago now and STILL have both in my collection and in great shape. I carried the Ares religiously as my EDC for around 4 yrs and while deployed carried the Nimravus which saved my life more than once. Not the best tool steel being 154CM, but held there edges well and sharpen easily. As far as the Bugouts are concerned I think they are good knives and 1 step above the Blue Class Griptilians everyone has come to love. Still prefer my 940 the most out of all my Benchies and even have some of their early 90's classics like the Spike which was gifted too me and a Leopard as well I got for $5 at a tag sale 5 years ago now. What a steal that was..Wasn't in great shape but I refurbished them both.
Best knife show, EVEREREER
I absolutely love Benchmade's knifes. I picked up a CLA and Pagan a few months ago and I EDC them. Next up will be a 940, then an Infidel or Autocrat. 🇺🇸
Love the Infidel. Even the fixed blade versions.
Just picked up two Mediators! One for myself and one for my wife as a random little surprise! So excited for them to get here!
oh thank you! I saw the no bugout tag and had to watch! Thumbs up. I Think its a great design with a MAJOR flaw. The stinking plastic handles with inadequate support. I cant justify a bugout at that price and then aftermarket G10 scales to make it properly strong.
Just got my saddle mountain skinner today. Happened to have it sitting right next time me.
while watching all these awesome videos one thing comes to mind everytime: as a european resident i keep hoping you guys will do a "europe" legal edc/tactical video or something along those lines, because knife laws are pretty strict around here that would mean: no otf's, no auto's, no assisted opening knifes. seems very unlikely for that to happen but i keep my fingers crossed.
You, fair reader, are not wrong! I had recently found myself thinking the same about my region- and I'm just in the south eastern U.S.- which is in many ways VASTLY different from the west coast. Well actually, VASTLY different from everything west of Texas and north of Virginia in my personal experience. Different regions... Different tasks... Different influences... Different weather... Laws: Import or length/action restrictions. There is no shortage of flavors to represent. Everybody loves the show and craves a little of their home familiarity, I think. Make a video and link us in, my friend!
Peace to you! Watch your fingers!!
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@@lindenarden667 how strict are the laws in your part of the states? I live on the west coast and I find the restrictions here to be ridiculous, considering what they *do* allow..
@ethandrew7319 "Laws" are interesting things to compare region to region:
In GA- a "minor disagreement" between friends that gets "a little heated" becomes viewed as "assault with intent" when visiting NV. That said, I don't think you'd call my state's attitude towards weapons restrictive compared to CA or NY since Kennesaw city residents are required to HAVE a firearm. But I haven't known anybody who willingly travels inside the Greater Atlanta Perimeter without necessity since I was a kid. That area is like a general admission concert - you can get as close to the stage as you are big & brave. So I think it's a matter of picking your problems. I could be wrong, but I think the only restriction on cutting tools here is 12inch limit on machete.
I also lost just 1 knife so far... And it was my Benchmade 940-1. I feel you Troy
940-1 carbon and auto Stryker in my rotation can’t wait for the new one 🙌🏻
I bought the northfork a few years ago with some REI dividend money. It has never left my pocket since and no knife I’ve had tried to replace it with has even compared and I keep coming back to the northfork.
I own the autocrat and it is SICK! However my first one died the first day I owned it so now I'm a bit scared to fidget with it. Benchmade did replace it the next day. My favorite EDC when not at work is the tactical triage. The griptilian is my beater EDC at work.
Let’s be real we all clicked on this video and still expected the bugout to be the number 1 pick😂
We restrained ourselves.
No
Me too 😂😂😂😂
Why the bugout sucks
Overhyped imo when compared to their other knives. 1 step above the Griptilian
Dude that autocrat was gorgeous
O gotta get one those mini crooked rivers.
I lost a Microtech Ultratech for over a year. It was in my truck between the console and the driver seat. I got rear-ended and it knocked it loose enough that it moved out enough that I could see it.
So, what brought me to this particular video is I'm looking for a new benchmade for EDC. Funny, my knife was mentioned, which prompted me to comment. I've been carrying the super freek daily, pretty much since it's released. Biggest knife I've ever carried, excluding hunting or being in the woods. Now I'm looking at sizes because I do not want anything smaller. I love it the blade size, the handle size, and all of it. I'm only looking to just change it up. I have several bugouts, and the biggest reason most love them I do not. I don't care for the slim light profile. Good vid, guys, even a year later!
My first knife I owned is one that I won at a sporting goods store grand opening....it is a BENCHMADE. That was 7 years ago. I still love the knife.
What knife??
Anyone else digging the first lite fusion in the background?
Got a 940-2 in my pocket!
I got the new s90 steel bugout for this year and it’s superior to the s60 bugouts , it wasn’t out when this video was made and I gotta tell ya , if you don’t have one I would definitely consider getting one , I effing love this thing !!!! It’s favored over my mini skinner fixed blade now , it’s probably one of the best balanced knives I’ve ever had , plus the lanyard slot is aluminum now too , a plus
I like what he said about high visibility knives they are easy to find I want to get schwarz custom blink with the orange handle for work I work in a shop and a lot of tools are shiny steel or black and the orange would make it easy to find
Ive had many different 2 to $300 benchmade knives and recently came into a more custom made $750 knife and thed difference in quality is just so much The difference in quality from $400 to $800 is just so vast.
My first Benchmade at 12 was the Bedlam. Second was the Adamas and third was the Precinct.
Mt Rushmore of knives: Buck 110, Spyderco PM2, Benchmade 940, and CRK Sebenza
PM2 is very overrated in my opinion.
I absolutely love my auto adamas.