NEW Benchmade Knives | Shot Show 2023
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- George and the Blade HQ crew are at SHOT SHOW 2023 all week! Today we met with Benchmade Knives and were delighted to see the 2023 lineup. Video time stamps and products will be posted as they become available.
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Didn’t realize Benchmade prices had gotten so insane. Thank goodness I got my bugout before it hit the $200 mark
o yes they have and love
Benchmade but i never have cash to get one 75 to 125 at most for any knife that i can buy just relate to me. maybe 2024 one day save up 300 to 400
IK. Bought my first BM couple months ago for 80 bucks, new, model Azeria. Can’t find them on ebay anymore for such a price.
Meanwhile Spyderco is asking 200 bucks for really innovative designs like the Yojumbo.
All I see here is BM's old classics but revamped and repriced. Im mean beautiful blades but was looking forward to fresh ideas. Remember the Morpho bali?
How many Bugout versions do we really require if we are already able to customize our own? I mean for real collectors I get it.
That is MSRP, it should be cheaper at the retailer. Also, inflation happened. I'm more bothered with the hipster talk... "inspired by the sunset"... please
BladeHQ just published the prices $180, still a lot.
@@etherealicer both fair points. I knew the price would go down once on the dealers website. But 180 is still noticeably more than what it was just a couple of years ago (I wanna say around 150 on bladehq). Honestly though I agree with other people that it wouldn’t even be that bad if it wasn’t the same stuff year after year after year
200 for a Bugout? That’s insane.
$580 for that Narrows 😂 Benchmade is charging mid tech prices for full production knives now. Ridiculous
grivory and s30v too… like what is going on over there
Yea im out too. Sad because BM is 1 of my fav brands.
That's the Made in America price tag.
Knife collecting has become a rich man's hobby these days
$500 for the titanium one? This is getting out of control.
Honestly not surprised for benchmade. Good quality but the price says it all
Benchmade is so terrible
@@jwdory can’t even do that anymore cause their custom shop is trash now
Knives aren't just tools anymore it's basically jewelry, And american made titanium and M390 for $500 is very common nowadays.
I agree. Even the Casiberia/Bugei swords smith 1095 steel hand made using Japanese steel is about just over $1,000. Retards be paying what a real Japanese sword costs.
Benchmade prices are crazy these days. Budget knives are getting so good that I am going to pass on these.
Despite what most knife reviewers on TH-cam claim, there's nothing wrong with a lot of the budget steels. Most of the time (unless it's a hard use knife) you just need to quickly hone the edge with a strop, and when you do have to sharpen, it's really easy.
Budget knives are the only way these days, they've always had a special appeal to me more so than these over priced knives because of their name. These knife company's worked so hard for years to build their name and take care of their customers and then they start price gouging. These knife company's put made in USA and put their name on it and raise the price three to four times what it should cost. It's greed at this point. No thanks
Is still rather have a 940 better than any budget knife
@@rommelthedesertfox3089 The 940 is a good small hard use knife but for EDC it is just too thick behind the edge for what I use it for. I prefer my bugout with aluminum scales.
@@HenryPipes buyout isn’t as duarable tho those plastic scales make it feel cheap and the 940 isn’t that small it’s almost 8 inches opens up
The bugout used to be $115-$135. These new prices are ridiculous.
I paid $100 for mine on a special from Blade HQ in late 2019. I wouldn’t touch a Bugout for $150, let alone almost $200..
@@booya6437 bro that's a STEAL. I almost got a bugout back when they were about $120 and now I regret not. I will never get one unless I can get it for less than $130.
I just snagged the carbon fiber s90v bugout for $224, i thought that was deal/steal. $200 for a basic bugout is ridiculous.
it doesn't even cost that much to make, someone did a video once detailing production costs for Benchmade covering the Bugout and Osborn for example and it's ridiculous how much they're price gouging their own customers....
it also doesn't help that their quality control has been subpar in recent years so you're paying more for a knife that's quality might not be what it should be
@@anthonyschutz7201 Yeah I couldn’t believe it, it was the 535BK-1902 and the total was $104.94 shipped to my door 😂 I still have it and carry it all the time.
Benchmade has forgotten who their customers are. They used to be for the guy wearing the G-Shock to work...now they are for the guy wearing the Rolex or Omega to work. Interesting to see what brands Police, Fire, EMS and Military are now turning to.
Cold steel all the way. Benchmade is too expensive.
Benchmade finally (3 years late) releases a second knife with titanium handle scales and of course they charge almost $600 for it. Yup, that definitely makes sense. 😂 The Anthem wasn't even $500 and that was an integral titanium knife and was a masterpiece. Huge difference.
the anthem was 525 on benchmades website so it’s really only 60ish off the narrows.
The Anthem was a $500 knife.... 😭😂😂😂😂
Benchmade knives have become unjustifiably expensive
Best thing you can do is complain in YT comments and DONT BUY THEM! Benchmade will read this.
But then, it's because everyone is snapping up every $200 to $400+ Chinese knife they can that this is happening. Benchmade just jacks their prices above the Chinese competition because well, a US made knife HAS to be more expensive than a Chinese made knife, even if it isnt.
Benchmade has a few Knives that are Decent… The CLA, the 940 and Bailout. Other than those THREE they are fairly forgettable. Not sure how they think they can compete with the likes of Spyderco and Protech, Pushing out Cookie Cutter Rebrands of the same thing for $200+, Standing only on “Free Blade Sharpening”.
I sent my Military into Spyderco to be Sharpened and reprofiled… They sent the Knife Back with my money.
@@MikeMikeSmith I own a bailout and I never carry it on account of having to send it in on two occasions due to broken springs. I don't like the thought of my expensive knives breaking during my normal use. The new bailouts are cool but if I didn't already have one I don't carry and the fact I hate sharpening tantos
Like it's the only thing that pumped up the price tag.
Agree completely. I'm watching this video right now because I keep hearing "Benchmade" ... "Benchmade" .... "Benchmade" ... And I think, what is so good about Benchmade knives? So I watch this video and I think - Great! We have a representative from Benchmade here to tell us why their knives are so great! And the chick spends 30 minutes talking about their new line of colors????? No innovation, no proprietary features that other knife makers can't offer, nothing new, original or unique. I have a Gerber Gator and a Buck knife that are in perfect operating condition and I've had them since I was in the Boy Scouts. That's 40 years ago.
I love benchmade knives! I just can’t afford them anymore 😢
Definitely overpriced for what you can get a real Japanese sword for.
No one can
@@ethankirby1721not true I preordered 3 of them, I also don’t have kids, it’s funny oh people cry about prices but they aren’t really that much.
@Glory_Warrior62 Dude, for what you are getting they are dog shit.
not everyone is rich or uses daddys money like you LMAO @@glory_warrior6213
Man that inflation really hit the butterfly logo market hard
It's not inflation. It's just MARKUP, to be more expensive than the Chinese premium knives.
Benchmade: we’ve revolutionized or product line this year. We’ve added Navy Blue and a pinkish color. Oh and don’t forget seafoam green. That’ll be $200.
Bahahahaha! Right?! Lame colors for an extra cost. Looks like they are doing a 1/4 @$$ job trying to capitalize on the custom market.
Man the difference in this and the spyderco video speak for themselves. Spyderco rolls out with awesome new kitchen knives and a brand new steel and bench made us the same 200 dollar grivory BS in new colors. I hope they find their way again
Yea but u get what u pay for also benchmade makes super high quality knives although yes the prices are a bit much
@@rommelthedesertfox3089 😬 bruh I'd rather spend 150 on a Spyderco with better materials and much better qc
@@xyula8594 better materials? Yeah no my $200 940 can more than match any spyderco also sure better QC but spyderco has terrible customer service if anything in ur knife break they won’t fix shit ur pretty much fucked they don’t stand behind their products
@@xyula8594 me too
Spyderco has been way more inventive. Brought out Fred Perrin to do some designs, bought the rights to use the Emerson wave feature legitimately. Mossad Ayoob, Yojumbo, cool crap yo.
If BM Brought back a model 42 anniversary and prices it for like 300 bucks they would be making everyone happy.
I really like these released, but while I get inflation Benchmade makes it seem like we are experiencing Venezuela level collapse in the value of the Dollar with these prices.
They’re in Portland….Venezuela is an improvement
Bruh 200 for a bugout that’s wild. Dropped the ball.
Absolutely love my Bugout and it’s my favorite knife of all time, but when it hits the shit I doubt I’m going to get another, needs to be $140 absolute tops
I live in Australia.last year I purchased another 2 beach made pocket knives. One with m390 and one in s90v both these knives cost me apparently $380 to $400each. I thought it was ridiculous at the time. Having this young lady mention the costs of your bug outs
With s30v at $200 in the states said that in Australia they will be $400 . In my opinion bench made knives as the most overpriced knives available, anywhere in the world.
Absolutely lost any interest I had in the Narrows as soon as I heard that price. Charging more than CRK for Benchmade quality control (or lacketherof) is insanity
Yes little by little some of these companies are gonna price themselves right out of business some day.
These prices are actually insulting, almost like they're taking advantage of their fans knowing people will pay 200 dollars for bugout
Did they say 360$ for that little otf holy smokes!!
Dont worry it comes in a cutting edge steel from 15 years ago
@J yeah but there nicer better made original design and bigger and about the same price or cheaper for base models
I would hop all over the om if it had a better blade steel for the price! Most of these edc folders just need a little bump in blade steel for the money they are asking tbh but hey it's just some butterfly tax?? 😅
Benchmade’s prices are ridiculous. Like seriously ridiculous.
These new prices are insane for materials that have been around forever.
Benchmade showed up and said here it is. We got absolutely nothing.
As the ex industrial designer for bm, it’s really odd to see just one net new knife released at shot show. Oof..
As a current employee i understand.
@@Warangelx117 it’s painful to watch.
@Knife Kommander What are condition like at the factory? BMs prices are just sad. Insane and unwordly.
This reminds me of Apple. “We brought out the same iPhone for the 3rd year in a row. BUT NOW IN NEW COLORS!!!! “😂
You’re gonna have to go to the bank for a “car” loan to buy Benchmade knives in the near future.
That price on the narrows is beyond insulting. The new bar lock from Tactile has magnacut with 64 HRC, contoured titanium scales with micro milling, and was in collaboration with Richard Rogers for literally $180 cheaper; and to boot they are a micro company compared to the enormous production capabilities of Benchmade. And another thing, BM revealed that damn Immunity/Immunity AUTO knife back in February at Shot Show last year; and have been in the "coming soon" section at every major dealer for the last 12 months and counting. Then they say it's going to be a 2023 release in September? Their poor insight from community response is astonishing to say the least.
$200 for a bugout?? Just a bugout in blue no other upgrades?? Here I was thinking the jump to $170 was crazy...
Benchmade is out of control at this point. Hogue has the Deka in magnacut for less than $150. How do they expect to compete with that?
That’s MSRP. Street prices will probably be ~$160
@I Have a Headache blade hq has them for $180. Even at that price, that's insane. Hell, even $160 is a huge ask for that knife. I've got a headache now too.
@@ihaveaheadache4657 Good point. Probably will match the current $170 (still too high), but good call. Sticker shock got me
@@ihaveaheadache4657 I paid 160$ for the OD ranger bugout 2 weeks ago local to me.
Man if I had a 600 dollar knife I couldn't even use it. I'd be too scared to mess it up
Does it make you feel any better if you think of it as a 300 dollar knife being sold at 600?
People usually use what they can afford, nothing wrong with that.
They upgraded the Weekender, but the biggest problem most people have with that model is the high price. They should've offered a downgraded version for those who like the design but don't wanna spend well over $200. The upgraded version is $342. lol And then that ultra-thin knife she says is good for the outdoors, work, school, etc. It's too thin for the outdoors, and the blade's too long for most any school, not to mention priced out of the budget of almost everyone. Benchmade should be more grounded in reality.
Great job on the comedy show yet again BladeHQ! This was HILARIOUS!
Props to George for doing a great job of pretending to be excited!
Sweet ! $200 Bugouts.
I quit buying BM. I can get 2 or 3 other amazing knives for the price of one. I bought 6 Spydercos this year, among other brands. It sad really. The sales rep lady even said, "if you can afford it" smh
I purchased two Spydercos last year, the smallfly 2 & the rock jumper! I really like both
I have such a love/hate relationship with Benchmade. I love their products and they got me started into premium knives. Their pricing these days is getting out of hand. $200 for a bug out? The Bugout was competitive at $115-$135, at $200 I’d be expecting Titanium Handle Scales.
That’s msrp, on the site they are 180, and that’s less then a 10% inflation hike over older ones. Do the math and see the price is on point
@@glory_warrior6213 having purchased several Bugouts brand new a few years ago at $115-$135, I have done the math and $200 is far too expensive for this knife even accounting for inflation. $150 we can talk but at $200 you can start getting into quality Titanium frame locks.
@@KoachOfGaal they are 180 on the website dude
@@KoachOfGaal three years ago at a retail store they had a bugout for 160 I passed at the time because I didn’t have the money, the 115 price tag had to have been a while ago dude and they are just 180 now
@@glory_warrior6213 I’m not arguing with you that the website currently has them at $180. I’m saying that it is far too much money for that knife in comparison to what the original purpose of the knife is. I bought mine about 4 years ago but there is no way that the knife is worth almost 75% more than when I bought it last. I could see *maybe* $150 for what you’re getting with a basic model but $200 for specially colored G10 is asinine at best.
Very Cool! Beautiful blades from Benchmade!
I would snatch up the narrow if it’s price was at all competitive. ZT of the same size and material, also made in the state is ~300$
And ZT has butter smooth rollerball bearings instead of brass washers
I'd rather buy 2 or 3 Spyderco knives for the price of one Benchmade... That butterfly tax is getting ridiculous.
That OTF is really cool. It’s one of the only knives out there like this that has a reasonably attractive handle. It actually looks like a knife handle. Great job!!!
Good Lord. So glad I got a bug out when it was $109.
Make a 940 in magnacut give the people what they want…or at least what I want 😂
Yeah, the base 940 is already $207 - $215 or so. I can't imagine the Magnacut one going for any less than $300, add on some titanium scales and they'll call it a $580 knife lol.
Benchmade is high on their own supply. These prices are ridiculous.
$200 for a bugout?? Benchmade has fallen so far.. demanding premium prices while materials have stayed stagnant and quantity control has PLUMMETED. it's kind of sad. I always thought Kershaw were cheap Walmart knives, but they're 2023 lineup is looking more and more appealing.
Benchmade moving into enthusiast territory. Interesting. Fortunately there’s lots of good makers (CRKT, Civivi, and of course Cold Steel) for the users. Great time to be in the knife world, with all the innovation and consumer choice available!
If you haven't already tried qsp they are nice. They have some far out designs that will never leave the warehouse but they have a few traditional styles that rock, the penguin comes to mind.
If you haven't already tried qsp they are nice. They have some far out designs that will never leave the warehouse but they have a few traditional styles that rock, the penguin comes to mind.
Thank you!!
Its nice to see someone recognize that Taiwan manufacturing process has gotten phenomenal.
Cold Steel and Spyderco take advantage (some of spyderco's most popular items come from Taichung Taiwan).
Bechmade prices are whack
The Tactile knife company Maverick will have the same lock, great action, better titanium handle, similar size, USA origin, MagnaCut steel, similar slim width, better geometry, better design, good pocket clip, and cost a couple hundred dollars less than a certain knife in this video.
And the Micarta version will be even more affordable, literally less than half the price.
“This is a killer knife” -Benchmade 😳 umm ok and it has a killer price 🤑👹
The Mini Freek and Mini Claymore look neat! So far I’ve loved the mini versions of their big folders (Crooked River, Presidio II, Adamas) so I think those two will be awesome as well. Also, very exciting to see Benchmade getting into S45VN and MagnaCut! I’d love to see an Altitude in MagnaCut or even Cruwear.
The 10 or 12 Benchmade knives I own are my favorites. They were never inexpensive, but the BM price escalation for the past few years is beyond what I can justify. Losing some of their base is certainly included in BM’s pricing strategy, so they likely don’t wince at hearing us whine about the higher prices.
Still, it makes me sad to see stagnant product development eg. “The Big Thing for 2023 are new colors” - are you kidding?! Fortunately, I’m grateful for the favorite Benchmades that I own.
Benchmade: the covid pandemic may not have ruined us but our prices will!
This is crazy the shootout was $270 when it came out then went up to $290 and now is $315 to $340 for the new colors. The titanium narrow knife is $522. The old benchmade anthem integral was $480 and was a way better knife. Benchmade knives are starting to cost way to much and it's always in-stock nothing rare about them.
I think the Benchmade brand just got scratched off my list. Great looking knives but holy smokes their cost to value ratio has become way too skewed. Seems like they are charging an extra 25% for the picture of that butterfly...
We saw Immunity knife at last yr shotshow, wonder if they actually release it this yr. They teased it several times in 22 and never released!
I was going to say the same thing. We've been waiting a year for the Immunity series and still can't buy one!
Slight modification of axis lock so they can patent it again?
Bench made is really turning into the Sitka of knives for their popular items because I got a redoubt for about $130 which is a lesser known knife but now the trademark bug out is $200
I love the grizzly creek, I've had one for a while. I'd definitely look for it closer to sub $150 though
Not when everyone is buying up every $200 to $400+ Chinese made knife they can produce.
With the new prices I finally decided that I don't need a Benchmade.
These insane prices just drive me right into Chinese arms
New colors, yay 🥱
That is really disappointing. Unless I’ve missed something, I’m only seeing a couple of new knives and a whole bunch of “upgrades” (new colours 🥳). And I think the previous comments have pretty much covered the prices…
I’ll pick Spyderco every single time. Better steel, pricing, and durability.
1st knife $200... laughable
But it comes in seafoam......
@@MyFatherIsTryingToKillMe lmao...exactly.
Very cool knives. I guess there is a cost for all of these super steals and materials. Prices are in the clouds.
It all goes into the corporate officers pockets, not in manufacture.
It's a 300% markup now thanks to the hoard of $200 to $400+ Chinese knives.
Benchmades HAVE to be more expensive than a Chinese knife.
danggg so many good ones. I want the OD green CLA
i love all the new knifes. want one or 2 of each. lol
The pricing on these knives is out of control!
Keep'em for that price!
The butterfly tax is real, dawg.
Very excited about the new Freeks.
Be prepared for sticker shock😅
How in the world is the narrows 322 more expensive than a TRM neutron? Benchmade is out of their minds with that price.
I need most of these…. Lol
No way that 748 narrows is worth $580. Just ridiculous anymore. Gonna have to pass on those. Im sure they will still sell like crazy though.
I would argue they won't sell many at all - there are waaaay too many competitive options with better design, milling, QC, parts, and materials - and much more appealing prices. Benchmade is making it's case for going the way of the do do bird
These knife prices are getting way too steep, I got out of collecting knives for a couple year now and prices dramatically increased from what I remember, a bugout could be had for around $100 or less and now they want 200 for the same knife…WTF!
Blade HQ website says the om otf won't come into production 😢
Benchmade better get the message
I wonder what benchmade was smoking when they came up with these prices
Man a 945-2 has been a dream knife for me for years and I've been praying they'd make one. But $300?! I got my 940-2 for $200 and my CF Inlayed Sebenza for $400. Going to have to hope to get one on the secondary market for a decent price.
New drinking game… take a shot every time the Benchmade lady says “ah”…..
Take a shot every time she says a completely ridiculous price.
Benchmade feels a little out of touch with their pricing. I don’t see the value with all the rest that is out there or coming in the near future. I might be one of the few, but I’m pretty sure they have priced me out as a customer.
Just imagine what that will be in Europe!
Woo wee those prices across the board gettin cray cray
I haven't bought a Benchmade since the Crooked River first dropped. I have knives that cost this much and more. But their midtechs, sprints, etc. I think I'm fine passing on these. This is crazy.
Jesus, y’all are gonna make me take out a deposit just to get a knife lol
I like the fact that the whole knife community comes together as a whole to give Benchmade some shit for their crazy pricing.
Didn't they announce the OM OTF in blue anodized last year? What happened to the blue?
Is anyone else tired of Benchmade in general? When was the last time they came out with something that justified it's price tag....
What's the Shot Show knife this year?
Light wieght can be good though in a combat knife that comes at a cost. If it doesn't have enough weight you can't block strikes from other weapons w/o risking them blowing through your guard.
Hope you’re not using a benchmade for combat 🤣🤣🤣
Lol, a folding knife of any type is a bad idea for combat. What are you on about?
No one is getting in knife fights in combat anymore, to get into a knife fight means you have nowhere to run, you’re out of ammo, you’ve lost your rifle and can’t use it as a club, you don’t have your shovel to swing at the enemies head, you’re all alone and you’re fucked at that point anyways. I’m an infantry marine and I carry a 4 inch fixed blade and a leatherman, those have a lot more utility than one of those flimsy impractical daggers or big bulky bayonets, most guys I know carry a cheap 3-4 inch gas station folder and that’s all they really need.
Why is the Narrows $80 more expensive than a large plain Sebenza? I love the Benchmades I have. But this is so far out of hand. Not to mention the basic 940 is $216 now.
I’ve been looking forward to the Immunity since SHOT Show 2022. Production delays pushing it back over 18 months from its debut and the MSRP is $325? The M4 Bailout is more steel, less money, and available now.
Yeah it felt like everyone just forgot about the immunity, which was a shame because I’ve been looking forward to it since early last year
I used choose between Benchmade or Spyderco but with these prices it's now Benchmade or Glock.
George is so dorky lol
He’s our people
Хороший обзор,отличные ножи, особенно автомат клеймор,хоть в России и есть запрет на авто.ножи и балисонги длиной клинка более 90мм.такие ножи всегда в спросе.Жаль что перестали выпускать ВМ 42,и не где не найти чопер 171 Blaid sports.
Thats because you would use them to invade your neighbor and steal his land! ….
@@Quagmire925 not every Russian is for the I vision of Ukraine, Russia is not a free country and people can’t safely express their dissent , Im about as pro Ukraine as it gets but you don’t have to attack every Russian you see online and remind them their government is shit, many already know that.
Finally some great releases from Benchmade. It's been so long since we've had some good product releases.
There goes my savings XD
Honestly when she said 500 dollars for the naros or whatever I dry heaved lol
$580 lol
That orange ragout in magnacut - the most exciting thing to wait for. My Money ready.❤benchmade ! 😊
I wish they'd specify prices for each knife.
they try not to. You wouldn't even watch if they did
Those prices are crazy imo. Not worth it when you can get better, stronger, american made knives from other companies for the same (or even less) money. The fidgety factor of the axis lock isn't enough to justify that much money.
I have a few Benchmade knives. Their quality isn't even close to CR, but apparently they cost more now. Crazy.
I actually loved all of it. Especially those fixed blades. George did a great job interviewing. 🍻🤘
I like the new OD Green Raghorn. I have had quite enough of the orange in the Hunt Knives.
Not even benchmade can justify the 580 for that knife.
That narrows is sick! I want!