Your costing me a fortune because I must own every well reviewed knife you show. Lol 😂 I do appreciate your knowledge and am glad to add to my collection. Thanks Rob
Have the CF Elite version of this, love it. Easily one of my favorite bigger folders. One issue I take with your video though is frankly I never ever remember a time when spyderco was considered a distant second to BM. It's frankly a borderline fan boy comment. If anything among fishermen particularly the salt series has been a long standing must own. Benchmade definitely still has some QC issues even in 2020 as shown in many reviews. However I think it's improved and I've bought four more BM's in the last year.
Massive but strong, well balanced, beautiful blade, manual axis-lock, this knife is at top of my knives "shopping" list. A job well done, Benchmade ! Thanks.
I'm with ya. This knife blew me away. I own a bit of everything at every price point between $100 and $1500 and this one would serve you as well as any of them.
I do like the current G10 Griptilians, but I'm torn between that and spending a bit more for the 940. I've held the G10 Contego in hand and loved the blade shape but the handle shape wasn't right for my hand. I like the Barrage as well but have never held one. I'll check it out, thanks.
I like my 940-1501, the blue and black Knifeworks version. It's my go-to EDC knife. If the coloration's a bit too much for you then I'd say pick the 940-2, which is very similar.
one of the first knives i became obsessed with when i started buying good ones....lots of us remember Nutnfancy's matched Limited Edition Red and Purple Presidios......i have a plain 520, a large blk/blk tanto , a serr hollow ground model with the zytel scales and the 5000 auto .....the satin, M/A 520 is still my fave..a tank of a knife...buy 2
I was _so_ hoping to hear you say you hadn't taken it to the sharpening bench yet - because my credit card would have been coming out! Still, this is what I expect from Benchmade, looks like a bit of a return to form. Straightforward, no weird soft-touch 2-part scales and strange textures. Easy to hold, _easy to clean._ Love the blade shape. Amazing what you can do with bronze bushings if they're done correctly. Thanks for the review!
Excellent review bud. I appreciate all the work you do and the content you provide. I picked up the presidio 2 as well yesterday. It really is a great knife. I too managed to get a first production, brand new unit. Number 680 of 1000.
What a knife! 🤤 This and the spyderco manix 2 xl are my all time fav blades 🤘🏻One day I’ll get me an edge pro. I’m using the worx belt sharpener at the moment works great 👍🏻
My personal opinion. I have a few 520's and this new 570. I EDC the 520, and was hoping this would replace it. It has not. When you put both knives up to each other, they are very similar in overall size, but the 570 feels much bulkier in hand. Most of the bulk is on the scales without the more intricate milling of the 520 (to cut down manufacturing costs?). I was much more impressed with the overall handling of the Boost than the 570 when I want a blade slightly longer than the old 520. I also don't pay attention to what the saber grip feels like, as I only use a saber grip for light cutting tasks. The 570's scale jimping on the spine (thumb rest) is less comfortable for me than the 520 for hard tasks with a hammer grip. I prefer the hammer grip on the 520 and the Boost. The 570 overall is a good knife, but if I'm rushing out the door I'll chose the 520 every time.
Always thought the original Presidio was ugly as sin, but this new Presidio II has me in awe. Just luv the look and feel of it. I really hope they release a Tanto version of it.
Big knife, what I call an Indian style blade, I watch far to many old Westerns, I personally have enough working blades, and that is what this is. My 710 is saying she wants a FAT sister, so if fortune smiles in the near future expect a drop ship for the special finish to any knife an ApostleP edge. Love all my Benchmades, every one. God bless all
thats a handsome knife, son! But i still think my 581 barrage still gets my vote as most handsome BM with its sexy aluminum bolsters, gorgeous G-10 grip scales and awesome Bohler M390 blade with that wicked style that goes from mild mannered spear point shape to an extremely rakish and aggressive clip point as the swedge dissapears in the right light. Its a shame it comes as an assisted opener. I fixed mine up just right though by deactivating the assist mechanism easy peasy. now its a super slick manual as smooth and functional as any manual from birth. Of this class and style of BM that i think the barrage, griptillian and presidio etc belong to, i still think the 581 reigns supreme, but this presidio is speaking to me! i might have to have one. thanks for bringing it Rob.
I hope they have there qc under control because I had to send my 940-2 back twice for up and down blade play and if I buy another knife with that butterfly logo I would rather not need to send it back out of box
Apostle P I Love This Video I also bought one. My self and my Brother want to send 3 Benchmades and 2 ZTs to You for sharpening. Would You send me complete directions how to send them and how to make payment. Thanks. Dennis Burbank
While the construction seems solid, personally, I can't get past the looks. that's just me. I am really happy to see the Benchmade is back with better fit and finish. I don't want to say it was lacking, but it's nice to see they are more consistent. as far as Spyderco vs Benchmade... idk rob... Taiwan Spydercos are pretty sick. the slysz bowie has got to be one of my favorite productions.
JDubKnives Clearly Spyderco has been in the way up in design and quality while Benchmade was on the way down. I view them today as different (vive la difference!) but equal in quality, for the most part.
TheApostleP hey great videos I always look forward to them. I was just wondering what your contact information is and where to ship a knife sharpening because you do a fantastic job. Thank you for your help and keep up the good work.
That new Presidio looks great. I don't know what to make of Benchmade. I think they are trying to improve. Im sick of getting the results of poor QC (not just BM)..A recent 940 had to go back to BM. They acknowledged problems, fixed and returned in 12 days. Spyderco W&R wasn't so good..
Great review as always Rob! I'm happy to hear you love it as much as I do! I was always a fan of the original Presidio and felt it was a very underrated knife. This new version however is leaps and bounds better, which is saying a lot. It's just like you said, this is a knife that's meant to be used and put to work. I personally can't wait for mine to start showing character marks just like my old one does.
I've always viewed this knife as the predecessor to the Super Freek. I feel like this one is Reebok, and the super Freek is the high top Reebok Pump! Heh
Great review of what seems to be a great knife. Looking for a new edc beater knife and have been looking at this and the hinderer xm-18 slicer 3.5Which would you prefer for edc with very random fields of usage?
I wonder if the aluminum is too soft for the axis mechanism? It would be nice if they could get rid of the steel liners to make it a tad thinner. The new BM Anthem shows they can do the axis without liners.
Poser is a strong word. I don't think either category of knife lovers deserves criticism. I've bought benchmade because of their edge holding capability, but also because the 940 Is a looker. I bought a zt 0920 yesterday because that recurve cpm 20cv (that i am incapable of sharpening btw)was gorgeous, but also because larger edc knives make me feel a bit more secure in day to day life. Couch enthusiasts (me) buy knives for their practicality and or style. Am I a poser because I work in a cubicle and only use my knives for food prep/cutting down boxes?
The freek I just got isn't any better than my older benchmades. Centering was way off. Sharpening was really bad. I'd love to show you the blade grind on my 940-2 I got a few months ago. Looking at that blade from the top drives me nuts it's so uneven and ugly. I'm a lefty and I do love the axis lock so i keep getting sucked in and keep having bad luck.
I always wanted to get the Original Presidio but the texture always turned me off. Great for gripping not so great on the pockets with shredding. When I saw the II coming out I knew I had to get it. Went to my brick and mortar benchmade dealer the other day and picked one up for $157 plus tax. I have a benchmade griptilian, cla, grizzly creek, 940, and a few HK knives and this Presidio II is by far my favorite out of them all! Going without the steel liners would have saved on weight but it still isn't bad.
I love that clip Rob! I don't love that it's painted, I wish it were parkerized but I do love the loop over. And I'm also impressed that they gave us a flat under the pocket clip. BTW, do you plan to do a review on The Conquest tactical OTF I sent you?
The only weak link with Benchmade (in my very limited experience) is the feeble Axis lock spring. My 940 spring broke within under a year of very light (pencil sharpening, fruit slicing etc) use. In fairness though, Benchmade covered this under their excellent lifetime warrranty (no mean feat with me living in the UK) and it's now as good as new. I'm sure a 'beefed up' pair of lock springs would entice more buyers into the Benchmade fold. As ever Rob, excellent review and thanks for posting.
paul greenwood I've never thought about the impact of their warranty on non-US customers. While it's great that they fixed it, it'd be much simpler to have simply sent you a pair of springs if you were willing to install them. You can't simply buy the springs from them which is silly in my opinion. Glad yours is back in working order!
I think that was a fluke. I have a 710 that's almost 8 years old and it's working fine. I bet if they beefed up the springs that people would whine about it being hard to close. It's just too fun to constantly flick the axis lock.
It's possible to make springs yourself for them out of steel music wire. Does require a bit of work bending them into the right shape and then tempering them but it's an option. I do think your broken spring was a fluke as I've never had one break, but it's certainly a concern I have that's not present in other companies' knives I use.
Thanks for your response. Sounds like an excellent idea for someone with a modicum DIY talent. However I do not fit into that category and struggle to even empty the ashtray on my motorbike!
Haha, I certainly haven't done much "omega spring" making. It's quite a bit of effort by hand, I'm sure BM uses a mechanical device to shape the springs and trying to reverse-engineer and build one would be beyond my capabilities. I wonder if someone will start selling springs, maybe in different gauges even, once the Axis lock patent has expired.
They are really beauty, I have never seen edge like that. One more question, mirror edge like Yours makes knife really sharper or only better looking ? I would like to see movie with test like that. Take care.
Rob did you hear about the new benchmade 319 Proper? They're getting into the modern-slipjoint hybrid game, looks very promising. There's a video if you search it on TH-cam, would love to hear that you think of it.
Thank you for your review!! I've been eyeballing this knife and after watching your video decided to buy it. It's exactly what I've been looking for! It feels great, love the blade shape, that handle feels comfortable, I personally think its not too big and fits in my pocket just fine. Just a great knife! Sadly though I've been cutting all kinds of things with it (nothing that would be bad) enjoying it, and later ran a sharpening stone on it and somehow got a tiny burr or nick on the edge. I need a quality sharpener that this knife deserves, got any suggestions?
I just got a Styker 2 gold class that has vertical and horizontal blade play, uncentered blade and a varying secondary bevel. It was made november of 2016. Benchmade still has to get there qc figured out. It is ridiculous when I have 150 Chinese Knives that are way better overall than a 500 plus dollar benchmade.
Both are great knives, but I would give a slight edge to the Adamas. The Adamas is a beast, a working man's knife, and like a fixed blade knife in a folding knife's package. Can't go wrong with either, though.
Hey Rob, I just wanted to give you my input on 3 knives that I have from benchmade with a 2018 build date. Compared to my other benchmade knifes with a build date of 2017 and below, the blade grinds are much more consistent and they seem to be getting better at centering. As far as blade play goes, 4 out of 5 have blade play in sacrifice for a free dropping blade. My 940-1 has zero blade play and a free dropping blade. The fit and finish seems the same or a little worse. Thee CF scales on my 940 have a lot of small grind marks, and my crooked river has some burrs on the liners. One thing I did notice is that benchmade no longer polishes the liners on the 940's. They leave the machine marks on them.
Mine was so sharp out of the box it slashed the skin from my finger and i actually watched the flap of skin fall at my feet.These should be plenty sharp out the box.If not id be asking why.
I'm happy you said that about benchmade and Zero tolerance is more appealing to the eye that doesn't really use knives had the 0200 and 0300 fold up on me doing small chores never had a plastic grip close on my hand with half liners beat up and chipped
Really excited to now own the presidio. The spear point blade is definitely sexy however the knife is quite butch. The only negative on this knife is due to the handles thickness it causes a hot spot where the pocket clip meets the inside of my palm. I also wish the thumb stud was a little larger. Still an excellent knife.
Most ZT knives these days are for couch users. The hardest use they get is flipping them open and closed. And, it seems that most everything from ZT is just another flipper. Tiring quickly of those.
Not over here i beat my 0562cf in cpm 20cv so hard at work that i was afraid I'll break it, so i bought 0566 in Elmax to carry the part of an beater. Great knives!
Kinda disappointing the handles aren't solid Aluminum. A folding knife doesn't need steel liners in the handle to be strong, and all it does is add cost and weight. Reference the Cold Steel Code 4, or Polished Espada. Very handsome tactical knife regardless.
I would love to see this blade compared to the Spartan Blades Pallas. They are both button lock folders with an aluminum construction for roughly (I think?) the same price.
Think you could message me the video of the guy who made those comments about "knife enthusiasts"? I won't share it with anyone, is just like to see the video.
I was curious too, so I watched some of his videos. He seems like the "hipster" type of enthusiast. Mostly concerned with trendy mechanisms, materials, and name-dropping frequently so you know he's one of the cool guys.
I had a good look at this. A really really nice knife - but I came to the conclusion that it really didn't offer anything more than my Cold Steel Swift (which is AO). Great blade (CTS XHP) and a very similar profile. Who knows though - I could talk myself out of being sensible yet :)
Man benchmade second rate?? I respect u apostle what what are u smoking? I've owned all the brands and benchmade is the most useful while being and staying beautiful thru use
Now if only Benchmade would fix their idiotic warranty. Disassembled = no warranty. 90% of the fun of owning a Benchmade is taking it apart & tweaking it! (To me anyway)
Plus they need to allow the sale of spare parts! Yes - they'll absolutely send you for free everything that can be screwed onto one without taking that pivot out or a scale completely off, but you can't have an omega spring or a phosphor bronze washer for any price from Benchmade. Silly.
ogenmatic what are you talking about? Benchmade couldn't care less if you take their knives apart and then send them in for warranty work. It's Spyderco that has that problem.
no offense but I think you kinda took what he said to the extreme. Ive been in the military for years and law enforcement. Both areas where you see a lot of benchmade knives. Why because they are either given to them (military) or sold as the top knives in gun stores. If you go into the gun store or even something like cabelas the benchmade are pretty much the only high end knives sold there. Benchmade caters to that type of crowd. I think what he meant is like zt and spyderco cater to what little idiosyncrasies the knife nuts want ie crazy steels, flippers, bearings, steel lock bars etc. Where as the other group like he said in his video aren't going to care what high end new steel is, as an example. I don't think he was trying to say benchmades are not for knife nuts or as good. Personally though I like some benchmades but as far as design I think they are bit behind the times. I mean it wasn't till last year they put g10 on the griptillian. But I still think they make quality well built useful knives. This one is attractive wish they would have made it G10 though little bit of a heavy one.
TheApostleP Awesome video yet again. I really appreciate the way you sharpen a knife. How much would it run me to have you shapen my 940-2? I have the Presidio 2 Manuel also but my 940-2 is way too dull.
Your costing me a fortune because I must own every well reviewed knife you show. Lol 😂 I do appreciate your knowledge and am glad to add to my collection. Thanks Rob
chip Lape me 2 lol I really like the new presidio 2 it looks clean and it comes in s30v wth COOOOOOLLLLLLLLL
Have the CF Elite version of this, love it. Easily one of my favorite bigger folders.
One issue I take with your video though is frankly I never ever remember a time when spyderco was considered a distant second to BM. It's frankly a borderline fan boy comment. If anything among fishermen particularly the salt series has been a long standing must own.
Benchmade definitely still has some QC issues even in 2020 as shown in many reviews. However I think it's improved and I've bought four more BM's in the last year.
I have both a manual & an automatic version of this knife on the way now. I can't wait to try them out. Thanks for the info! 😃
I got mine, but it's the CF Elite version. Still LOVE it. Use it quite a bit. Been my work knife.
The new mini presidio 2 shipping with a PARKERIZED deep carry clip. Love it.
Well, I found my next knife.
Awesome video.
Benchmade are my favorite brand. I edc a griptilian going on 2 years now and still going strong.
Glad to see you happy Rob :) thank you for the amazing videos as always! God bless you
Just got my 570 absolutely amazing perfect f&f
Massive but strong, well balanced, beautiful blade, manual axis-lock, this knife is at top of my knives "shopping" list. A job well done, Benchmade !
Thanks.
Great news. I do love spear point blades!
I'm with ya. This knife blew me away. I own a bit of everything at every price point between $100 and $1500 and this one would serve you as well as any of them.
Solid review, thanks! Just got into knives last year and haven't picked up a Benchmade yet.
Zetetic Raider One of my recommendations would be a Griptilain or Barrage,make sure you get them in hand first though.
Zetetic Raider agreed, my everyday carry is a large griptilain highly recommend it
It is definitely a work horse of a knife
I do like the current G10 Griptilians, but I'm torn between that and spending a bit more for the 940. I've held the G10 Contego in hand and loved the blade shape but the handle shape wasn't right for my hand. I like the Barrage as well but have never held one. I'll check it out, thanks.
I like my 940-1501, the blue and black Knifeworks version. It's my go-to EDC knife. If the coloration's a bit too much for you then I'd say pick the 940-2, which is very similar.
one of the first knives i became obsessed with when i started buying good ones....lots of us remember Nutnfancy's matched Limited Edition Red and Purple Presidios......i have a plain 520, a large blk/blk tanto , a serr hollow ground model with the zytel scales and the 5000 auto .....the satin, M/A 520 is still my fave..a tank of a knife...buy 2
👍 the not so subtle reference to Nick the Poser 😂
I was _so_ hoping to hear you say you hadn't taken it to the sharpening bench yet - because my credit card would have been coming out! Still, this is what I expect from Benchmade, looks like a bit of a return to form. Straightforward, no weird soft-touch 2-part scales and strange textures. Easy to hold, _easy to clean._ Love the blade shape. Amazing what you can do with bronze bushings if they're done correctly. Thanks for the review!
Excellent review bud. I appreciate all the work you do and the content you provide. I picked up the presidio 2 as well yesterday. It really is a great knife. I too managed to get a first production, brand new unit. Number 680 of 1000.
Thanks for doing the review Rob. I was looking forward to this one from you.
Sharpbevel He uses the Edge Pro sharpening system.
What a knife! 🤤 This and the spyderco manix 2 xl are my all time fav blades 🤘🏻One day I’ll get me an edge pro. I’m using the worx belt sharpener at the moment works great 👍🏻
How can I get ahold of you for sharpening?
My personal opinion. I have a few 520's and this new 570. I EDC the 520, and was hoping this would replace it. It has not. When you put both knives up to each other, they are very similar in overall size, but the 570 feels much bulkier in hand. Most of the bulk is on the scales without the more intricate milling of the 520 (to cut down manufacturing costs?). I was much more impressed with the overall handling of the Boost than the 570 when I want a blade slightly longer than the old 520. I also don't pay attention to what the saber grip feels like, as I only use a saber grip for light cutting tasks. The 570's scale jimping on the spine (thumb rest) is less comfortable for me than the 520 for hard tasks with a hammer grip. I prefer the hammer grip on the 520 and the Boost. The 570 overall is a good knife, but if I'm rushing out the door I'll chose the 520 every time.
I have the Benchmade Presidio 5000 auto. I have to get this new model, love the blade.
Just getting into knives and I’m torn between this and the barrage. Thanks for the review love that edge👍
Nice! What you end up getting? I'm also curious, as to how far you've gone within 1 year of 'getting into knives'? You get the BM Infidel yet?? Heh.
Amazing vid
Always thought the original Presidio was ugly as sin, but this new Presidio II has me in awe. Just luv the look and feel of it. I really hope they release a Tanto version of it.
Big knife, what I call an Indian style blade, I watch far to many old Westerns, I personally have enough working blades, and that is what this is. My 710 is saying she wants a FAT sister, so if fortune smiles in the near future expect a drop ship for the special finish to any knife an ApostleP edge. Love all my Benchmades, every one. God bless all
thats a handsome knife, son!
But i still think my 581 barrage still gets my vote as most handsome BM with its sexy aluminum bolsters, gorgeous G-10 grip scales and awesome Bohler M390 blade with that wicked style that goes from mild mannered spear point shape to an extremely rakish and aggressive clip point as the swedge dissapears in the right light.
Its a shame it comes as an assisted opener. I fixed mine up just right though by deactivating the assist mechanism easy peasy.
now its a super slick manual as smooth and functional as any manual from birth.
Of this class and style of BM that i think the barrage, griptillian and presidio etc belong to, i still think the 581 reigns supreme, but this presidio is speaking to me!
i might have to have one. thanks for bringing it Rob.
I hope they have there qc under control because I had to send my 940-2 back twice for up and down blade play and if I buy another knife with that butterfly logo I would rather not need to send it back out of box
Great knife. Using mine for backpacking, and EDC
Apostle P I Love This Video
I also bought one.
My self and my Brother want to send 3 Benchmades and 2 ZTs to You for sharpening. Would You send me complete directions how to send them and how to make payment.
Thanks. Dennis Burbank
While the construction seems solid, personally, I can't get past the looks. that's just me.
I am really happy to see the Benchmade is back with better fit and finish. I don't want to say it was lacking, but it's nice to see they are more consistent.
as far as Spyderco vs Benchmade... idk rob... Taiwan Spydercos are pretty sick. the slysz bowie has got to be one of my favorite productions.
JDubKnives Clearly Spyderco has been in the way up in design and quality while Benchmade was on the way down. I view them today as different (vive la difference!) but equal in quality, for the most part.
TheApostleP let's hope both continue on their way up!
TheApostleP hey great videos I always look forward to them. I was just wondering what your contact information is and where to ship a knife sharpening because you do a fantastic job. Thank you for your help and keep up the good work.
Is it the way it looks closed?
That new Presidio looks great. I don't know what to make of Benchmade. I think they are trying to improve. Im sick of getting the results of poor QC (not just BM)..A recent 940 had to go back to BM. They acknowledged problems, fixed and returned in 12 days. Spyderco W&R wasn't so good..
Hi. Love your videos. Can you help me? I want to know what size of omega springs does this presidio 2 and the mini version mounts. Many thanks!
Great review as always Rob! I'm happy to hear you love it as much as I do! I was always a fan of the original Presidio and felt it was a very underrated knife. This new version however is leaps and bounds better, which is saying a lot. It's just like you said, this is a knife that's meant to be used and put to work. I personally can't wait for mine to start showing character marks just like my old one does.
I've always viewed this knife as the predecessor to the Super Freek. I feel like this one is Reebok, and the super Freek is the high top Reebok Pump! Heh
What sharping setup do you use? That’s beautiful shinny edge looks amazing
Great review of what seems to be a great knife. Looking for a new edc beater knife and have been looking at this and the hinderer xm-18 slicer 3.5Which would you prefer for edc with very random fields of usage?
I wonder if the aluminum is too soft for the axis mechanism? It would be nice if they could get rid of the steel liners to make it a tad thinner. The new BM Anthem shows they can do the axis without liners.
Got this knife. Worth the money.
Poser is a strong word. I don't think either category of knife lovers deserves criticism. I've bought benchmade because of their edge holding capability, but also because the 940 Is a looker. I bought a zt 0920 yesterday because that recurve cpm 20cv (that i am incapable of sharpening btw)was gorgeous, but also because larger edc knives make me feel a bit more secure in day to day life. Couch enthusiasts (me) buy knives for their practicality and or style. Am I a poser because I work in a cubicle and only use my knives for food prep/cutting down boxes?
no. you use and love knives. what you use them for is up to you.
SICK EDGE Sir - thanks and stop costing me $$$ - Oh nice review!!!!
940 with wear on it is a beautiful thing;)
The freek I just got isn't any better than my older benchmades. Centering was way off. Sharpening was really bad. I'd love to show you the blade grind on my 940-2 I got a few months ago. Looking at that blade from the top drives me nuts it's so uneven and ugly. I'm a lefty and I do love the axis lock so i keep getting sucked in and keep having bad luck.
I always wanted to get the Original Presidio but the texture always turned me off. Great for gripping not so great on the pockets with shredding. When I saw the II coming out I knew I had to get it. Went to my brick and mortar benchmade dealer the other day and picked one up for $157 plus tax.
I have a benchmade griptilian, cla, grizzly creek, 940, and a few HK knives and this Presidio II is by far my favorite out of them all!
Going without the steel liners would have saved on weight but it still isn't bad.
I love that clip Rob! I don't love that it's painted, I wish it were parkerized but I do love the loop over. And I'm also impressed that they gave us a flat under the pocket clip. BTW, do you plan to do a review on The Conquest tactical OTF I sent you?
Have you seen the new mini crooked river? I know how much you love your big one.
The only weak link with Benchmade (in my very limited experience) is the feeble Axis lock spring. My 940 spring broke within under a year of very light (pencil sharpening, fruit slicing etc) use. In fairness though, Benchmade covered this under their excellent lifetime warrranty (no mean feat with me living in the UK) and it's now as good as new. I'm sure a 'beefed up' pair of lock springs would entice more buyers into the Benchmade fold. As ever Rob, excellent review and thanks for posting.
paul greenwood
I've never thought about the impact of their warranty on non-US customers. While it's great that they fixed it, it'd be much simpler to have simply sent you a pair of springs if you were willing to install them. You can't simply buy the springs from them which is silly in my opinion.
Glad yours is back in working order!
I think that was a fluke. I have a 710 that's almost 8 years old and it's working fine. I bet if they beefed up the springs that people would whine about it being hard to close. It's just too fun to constantly flick the axis lock.
It's possible to make springs yourself for them out of steel music wire. Does require a bit of work bending them into the right shape and then tempering them but it's an option. I do think your broken spring was a fluke as I've never had one break, but it's certainly a concern I have that's not present in other companies' knives I use.
Thanks for your response. Sounds like an excellent idea for someone with a modicum DIY talent. However I do not fit into that category and struggle to even empty the ashtray on my motorbike!
Haha, I certainly haven't done much "omega spring" making. It's quite a bit of effort by hand, I'm sure BM uses a mechanical device to shape the springs and trying to reverse-engineer and build one would be beyond my capabilities. I wonder if someone will start selling springs, maybe in different gauges even, once the Axis lock patent has expired.
What do you charge for your sharpening service and what is the average turnaround time? located in Michigan here.
Now that is one nice knife......👍✅
What are your thoughts on the benchmade 9170 auto triage? Is it on the same level of quality as the presidio ii?
Just picked the auto version of this knife and it's a great knife
I wonder what edge would You have, if You were sharpening without machines, only free handed. Edge looks amazing, gratulation.
Bartosz Sochaj I can make them sharp freehand, but not as pretty 😉
They are really beauty, I have never seen edge like that. One more question, mirror edge like Yours makes knife really sharper or only better looking ? I would like to see movie with test like that. Take care.
Bartosz Sochaj Definitely both.
Of course I belive the men with such high level of skill. I alwayes sharp knifes free hand and stop when they cut paper with no problem.
Rob did you hear about the new benchmade 319 Proper? They're getting into the modern-slipjoint hybrid game, looks very promising. There's a video if you search it on TH-cam, would love to hear that you think of it.
Thank you for your review!! I've been eyeballing this knife and after watching your video decided to buy it. It's exactly what I've been looking for! It feels great, love the blade shape, that handle feels comfortable, I personally think its not too big and fits in my pocket just fine. Just a great knife! Sadly though I've been cutting all kinds of things with it (nothing that would be bad) enjoying it, and later ran a sharpening stone on it and somehow got a tiny burr or nick on the edge. I need a quality sharpener that this knife deserves, got any suggestions?
auto axis might be cool ! like the ultimate hunter blade ! $170.00 isn't way out of line price !
Could I switch these scales out for my Presidio 522 scales?
This is aluminum grips? Not the CF elite?
Are those new grips flat ground?? I'm in.
I just got a Styker 2 gold class that has vertical and horizontal blade play, uncentered blade and a varying secondary bevel. It was made november of 2016. Benchmade still has to get there qc figured out. It is ridiculous when I have 150 Chinese Knives that are way better overall than a 500 plus dollar benchmade.
They need to build a bead blasted titanium handled one. 👌👌👌
I will be getting one of those!
I just bought # 584...it's great
Adam Noe love mine too man #207
I can’t decide on this or an Adamas as my next folding knife. Which did you prefer?
Both are great knives, but I would give a slight edge to the Adamas. The Adamas is a beast, a working man's knife, and like a fixed blade knife in a folding knife's package. Can't go wrong with either, though.
Loved this knife until I had it in hand, bummer because it's such a good looking blade
What's wring with it in hand? Just asking because I am considering it as a next purchase.
this is a most under rated knife, it's almost on par with cold steel stuff when it comes to tacticoolness :)
What do you sharpen your knives with?
this or the 550-1 I've been eyeing... hmmmm decisions decisions!
That is a beautiful knife. Benchmade did a great job
Can I ship you a few knifes to sharpen like that and how much?
Hey Rob, I just wanted to give you my input on 3 knives that I have from benchmade with a 2018 build date. Compared to my other benchmade knifes with a build date of 2017 and below, the blade grinds are much more consistent and they seem to be getting better at centering. As far as blade play goes, 4 out of 5 have blade play in sacrifice for a free dropping blade. My 940-1 has zero blade play and a free dropping blade. The fit and finish seems the same or a little worse. Thee CF scales on my 940 have a lot of small grind marks, and my crooked river has some burrs on the liners. One thing I did notice is that benchmade no longer polishes the liners on the 940's. They leave the machine marks on them.
Mine was so sharp out of the box it slashed the skin from my finger and i actually watched the flap of skin fall at my feet.These should be plenty sharp out the box.If not id be asking why.
where can i find info on your sharpening services??
There's a video link that runs in the first 3 minutes of all my vids. If you click on it, watch it and/or read the descripion, all will be revealed ;)
my ultra in 440c is still going strong after 3yrs
isn't the handle carbon fiber reinforceed, not aluminum?
Not on this model. The aluminum handled were out for a couple years before the CF Elite version.
@@TheApostleP Oh, I see. Thanks for the correction. I'm looking to get the Carbon Elite one.😄
I want one now
Rob this knife or the adamas, which would u pick thanks
Brandon Maples For a real daily user, definitely this one. It's much lighter and easier to carry, and still a very strong knife.
I'm happy you said that about benchmade and Zero tolerance is more appealing to the eye that doesn't really use knives had the 0200 and 0300 fold up on me doing small chores never had a plastic grip close on my hand with half liners beat up and chipped
The BMW M2 of the knife world.
Peachy Keen more like a Corvette
My knife 570, really best edc form big hands.
Badass i have first production 863/1000
and presidio 2 just filled the number 2 spot on my benchmade list
Is it a spear point or is it a drop point?
Jay Tea That is the existential question of post modernity.
Really excited to now own the presidio. The spear point blade is definitely sexy however the knife is quite butch. The only negative on this knife is due to the handles thickness it causes a hot spot where the pocket clip meets the inside of my palm. I also wish the thumb stud was a little larger. Still an excellent knife.
I've watched my brother in law and my dad. God rest . .. but i bought a benchmade based on their relation
Presidio II or Vallation - your opinion matters!!!
Ian G Spyderco Vallotton?
@@TheApostleP Sorry, no Benchmade Vallation. Somewhat similar knives, both S30V, both with Aluminum scales.
Most ZT knives these days are for couch users. The hardest use they get is flipping them open and closed. And, it seems that most everything from ZT is just another flipper. Tiring quickly of those.
Not over here i beat my 0562cf in cpm 20cv so hard at work that i was afraid I'll break it, so i bought 0566 in Elmax to carry the part of an beater. Great knives!
its in transit😁
its here and its awesome impresses everyone.
corey holthaus what did you pay
Kinda disappointing the handles aren't solid Aluminum. A folding knife doesn't need steel liners in the handle to be strong, and all it does is add cost and weight. Reference the Cold Steel Code 4, or Polished Espada. Very handsome tactical knife regardless.
I would love to see this blade compared to the Spartan Blades Pallas. They are both button lock folders with an aluminum construction for roughly (I think?) the same price.
wow
4:00 before you show the knife , come on guy I had too shut it off those fingers are brutal.
Think you could message me the video of the guy who made those comments about "knife enthusiasts"? I won't share it with anyone, is just like to see the video.
Check your PM's ;)
Actually, I can't see how to send you a PM on your channel. Search "Proxy epicsnugglebunny" in TH-cam. Start at 6:50.
+TheApostleP thanks!
+TheApostleP watched the video. I completely agree with you!
I was curious too, so I watched some of his videos. He seems like the "hipster" type of enthusiast. Mostly concerned with trendy mechanisms, materials, and name-dropping frequently so you know he's one of the cool guys.
I had a good look at this. A really really nice knife - but I came to the conclusion that it really didn't offer anything more than my Cold Steel Swift (which is AO). Great blade (CTS XHP) and a very similar profile. Who knows though - I could talk myself out of being sensible yet :)
Man benchmade second rate?? I respect u apostle what what are u smoking? I've owned all the brands and benchmade is the most useful while being and staying beautiful thru use
Now if only Benchmade would fix their idiotic warranty. Disassembled = no warranty.
90% of the fun of owning a Benchmade is taking it apart & tweaking it! (To me anyway)
Plus they need to allow the sale of spare parts! Yes - they'll absolutely send you for free everything that can be screwed onto one without taking that pivot out or a scale completely off, but you can't have an omega spring or a phosphor bronze washer for any price from Benchmade. Silly.
ogenmatic what are you talking about? Benchmade couldn't care less if you take their knives apart and then send them in for warranty work. It's Spyderco that has that problem.
The infidel isn't sharp at all from experience. You know what's sharp? The jimping on the back of the 0561.
no offense but I think you kinda took what he said to the extreme. Ive been in the military for years and law enforcement. Both areas where you see a lot of benchmade knives. Why because they are either given to them (military) or sold as the top knives in gun stores. If you go into the gun store or even something like cabelas the benchmade are pretty much the only high end knives sold there. Benchmade caters to that type of crowd. I think what he meant is like zt and spyderco cater to what little idiosyncrasies the knife nuts want ie crazy steels, flippers, bearings, steel lock bars etc. Where as the other group like he said in his video aren't going to care what high end new steel is, as an example. I don't think he was trying to say benchmades are not for knife nuts or as good. Personally though I like some benchmades but as far as design I think they are bit behind the times. I mean it wasn't till last year they put g10 on the griptillian. But I still think they make quality well built useful knives. This one is attractive wish they would have made it G10 though little bit of a heavy one.
I paid 129.99 + tax for this knife
Beautiful but I like spyderco knives.
Wait you sharpen a brand new knife? Don't you have a video wonder why people send you brand new knives for sharpening???????
Kj Have you watched that video? I think it answers your question.
TheApostleP Awesome video yet again. I really appreciate the way you sharpen a knife. How much would it run me to have you shapen my 940-2? I have the Presidio 2 Manuel also but my 940-2 is way too dull.