I gotta pick the carbon fiber, though I think they would really shine on an original blue Bugout, giving it a similar look to the 535-3. But I've really got a thing for milled carbon fiber; it's just so beautiful and interesting to look at.
I really enjoy the feel of carbon fiber. But the Titanium still has my win for aesthetics. I have the Ti Crossfade on mine. Surprisingly I think the carbon fiber on Benchmades stock Bugout is better though!
Those are some classy scales for sure! I really need to have a look at those Flytanium scales for the Bugout, I've never replaced the scales on any of my Bugouts but I feel the urge to do so more and more, thanks for sharing Zach!
Hey this is really excellent video. Gives me a chance to look at all those options for a bug out. This scales are very slick and awesome. Great demo too. Thank you
Thank you!! Just watched this while swapping the same ti scales you have there on my bugout, it looks great with black blade and red thumb studs and red barrel spacers. I used a t20 to keep the pivot aligned and it worked perfect!! Great content Zach!
I just did a scale swap using the Flytanium Crossfade black G10 on my Bugout Mini Orange scale version and it looks amazing. The sating blade with the orange accents (thumb stud and barrel spacers) make an excellent contrast to the black G10. It looks super classy. I might do the same for my standard blue bugout, maybe jade g10.
I like the scale design so much with the Flytanium Crossfade, but oh my gosh the Benchmade carbon fiber looks so much better over the Flytanium scales. It is not even close, the Benchmade CF quality really shines when you put the scales next to each other. I was going to purchase the Flytanium CF scales, but now, I am going to just go back to Benchmade's custom shop and build it out. I just wish they offered as an option right-hand only for the clip, I hate those extra screw mounts that will never get used.
Them carbon fiber scales are fyyyaahh brother 🔥🔥🔥that's it, for real I'm gettn a bugout now😅👊hope allz been good. Work has been picking up overtime 😬🤯just stopping in to comment and say still watching and hitting that thumbs up 👍 👍👍keep on keepn on brotha, hope to see y'all on the live this weekend wootwoot 🤜💯🤛🙏🍻🥳
I still like the Rogue Bladeworks carve carbon fiber scales the best. Fit and finish are excellent, plus the quality of the cf is perfect. Looks like Flytanium has stepped up their game lately but ive had a set of their cf PM2 scales and while the fitment was great the quality of the cf wasn’t.
I had the Ti crossfade scales and they were outstanding. But If I’m going to carry a bugout I want it to be ultra lightweight so I ended up selling them. I might have to check out the CF though!
Been debating forever on the titanium or the carbon fiber Crossfade for my bugout and I also have the pm2 Tanto coated and uncoated, so I want to get lotus scales for those🤑 so I need to figure out three different sets. Could have worse problems 😂👍
Hi Zach I just picked up the Benchmade and Flytanium titanium scales for the Benchmade Bugout and I got it all swapped out I really appreciate you taking the time on the video but now the action on it it seems really tight I’ve tried loosening the pivot to where it wasn’t even kind of engaged in the screw anymore and it’s still tight does it take a while for the blade to break in kind of like when I got it because right now it just feels super tight and doesn’t really even free swing when I pull back the axis bar. Any ideas on what I might have done wrong?
Hello Steve! It shouldn’t be tight on the action at all. Mine ended up being smoother once I installed the Flytanium scales. Sometimes the liners get off a hair and that would make the pivot and or axis lock tougher to function. Maybe loosen the screws that hold the liners in along with the pivot and see if that helps seat the liners.
Thanks Steve! Rust Bucket Goods on Etsy. Just go to Etsy and search pivot alignment tool. Should have a few options once you click on his page. I would recommend the steel one as the aluminum one drags a little from my experience.
Really don't care for the G10, so I have the raindrop CF, titanium and canvas micarta for the bladeHQ 20cv and SMKW M4. While I'm happy with all the options, the canvas micarta is my favorite for the added grip, even though they are a bit flexible. The feel is fantastic.
I just did a build with the jade g10 cross fade scales. Flytanium has really stepped up their game.
The carbon looks really nice 👍
I gotta pick the carbon fiber, though I think they would really shine on an original blue Bugout, giving it a similar look to the 535-3. But I've really got a thing for milled carbon fiber; it's just so beautiful and interesting to look at.
Yep I agree
Maybe that one's supposed to go to Canada lol
I have the Ti Crossfade for my Mini Bugout, takes the knife to another level. The 535-4 is the best Bugout right now for me.
I really enjoy the feel of carbon fiber. But the Titanium still has my win for aesthetics. I have the Ti Crossfade on mine. Surprisingly I think the carbon fiber on Benchmades stock Bugout is better though!
Bugout! Classic Benchmade, love me some Bugouts.
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Oh damn I was just looking at these on their site.
Those are some classy scales for sure! I really need to have a look at those Flytanium scales for the Bugout, I've never replaced the scales on any of my Bugouts but I feel the urge to do so more and more, thanks for sharing Zach!
Hey this is really excellent video. Gives me a chance to look at all those options for a bug out. This scales are very slick and awesome. Great demo too. Thank you
Those are some great looking scales!! The Basketweave might be my favorite of the 3!!! Thanks Zach!!
"Maybe that one is supposed to go to Canada"🤣🤣🤣Oh!😞🇨🇦
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@@garyd395 ?
@@333chrispena my bad ,what he mean by supposed to go to Canada?
@@garyd395 honestly I made that comment 9 months ago...I have no clue. The knife probably had a stiff action which would help it get through customs.
I new this was coming that would look great with my orange thumb studs and spacers it's gonna be those or the critter ones I can't decide
Thank you!! Just watched this while swapping the same ti scales you have there on my bugout, it looks great with black blade and red thumb studs and red barrel spacers. I used a t20 to keep the pivot aligned and it worked perfect!! Great content Zach!
Appreciate it Mitchell!! The T20 works great and excited you got some Ti scales on yours too!! Have a great weekend!
The new Crossfade CF scales do look sweet, but the micarta scales are my favorite.
My cf elite is arriving on Wednesday. 1st Benchmade purchase. Those scales are sick!
Just got some scales for my Bugout but im digging those in carbon fiber. Might have to get those too!🤔 Thanks for the review Zach!!✌🏻
I put a pair of the green micarta crossfade scales on my BHQ 20cv Bugout, they look great. Love the feel of the micarta.
I just did a scale swap using the Flytanium Crossfade black G10 on my Bugout Mini Orange scale version and it looks amazing. The sating blade with the orange accents (thumb stud and barrel spacers) make an excellent contrast to the black G10. It looks super classy. I might do the same for my standard blue bugout, maybe jade g10.
I've got the titanium crossfade scales in bead blast and stone washed on two of my bugouts and I am very happy with both.
That basket weave cf is where it’s at!
I’m tempted to get these! Or the raindrop variant!
Looks amazing 🔥🔥I watched your vid on it got the pivot tool have the Torque set now all I need is the SCALES LoL
I like the scale design so much with the Flytanium Crossfade, but oh my gosh the Benchmade carbon fiber looks so much better over the Flytanium scales. It is not even close, the Benchmade CF quality really shines when you put the scales next to each other. I was going to purchase the Flytanium CF scales, but now, I am going to just go back to Benchmade's custom shop and build it out. I just wish they offered as an option right-hand only for the clip, I hate those extra screw mounts that will never get used.
Them carbon fiber scales are fyyyaahh brother 🔥🔥🔥that's it, for real I'm gettn a bugout now😅👊hope allz been good. Work has been picking up overtime 😬🤯just stopping in to comment and say still watching and hitting that thumbs up 👍 👍👍keep on keepn on brotha, hope to see y'all on the live this weekend wootwoot 🤜💯🤛🙏🍻🥳
I still like the Rogue Bladeworks carve carbon fiber scales the best. Fit and finish are excellent, plus the quality of the cf is perfect. Looks like Flytanium has stepped up their game lately but ive had a set of their cf PM2 scales and while the fitment was great the quality of the cf wasn’t.
Sick scale!! Almost as nice as benchmades carbon
I think the Bugout is a knife that benefits from the added weight of Ti. It feels more quality and less like you could snap it in half being so light.
I didn't notice any brass washers on the blade pivot
So many options from so many companies.
I had the Ti crossfade scales and they were outstanding. But If I’m going to carry a bugout I want it to be ultra lightweight so I ended up selling them. I might have to check out the CF though!
Very nice knife , very slim , stay safe
Wow man does it change the whole knife 🔪 Thanks Zach
Really nice Zach
YEAH THAT NEW CARBON LOOKS REALLY GOOD, BUT BLACK MICARTA IS AWESOME !
Sweet!
Been debating forever on the titanium or the carbon fiber Crossfade for my bugout and I also have the pm2 Tanto coated and uncoated, so I want to get lotus scales for those🤑 so I need to figure out three different sets. Could have worse problems 😂👍
me too I like the carbon but also the micarta and then there's the $120 critter scales 🤯
I have the TI scales on my bugout and love them
They did a great job with those!
I have a 535 and I’m unsure CF or Titanium great video….!
Nice! Thank you!
+1 like for getting another one just to compare them side by side
Thanks for the feedback!!
Just like McDonald's, I'm lovin it lol
Those scale may are great 👍 looks higher end
For sure need these. Is there anyone making thumb studs for the buyout? I don’t want to grab scales when I have chipped up thumb studs.
Yeah tons... while you're picking up your fly tanium scales might as well pick up some of their thumb studs
Hi Zach I just picked up the Benchmade and Flytanium titanium scales for the Benchmade Bugout and I got it all swapped out I really appreciate you taking the time on the video but now the action on it it seems really tight I’ve tried loosening the pivot to where it wasn’t even kind of engaged in the screw anymore and it’s still tight does it take a while for the blade to break in kind of like when I got it because right now it just feels super tight and doesn’t really even free swing when I pull back the axis bar. Any ideas on what I might have done wrong?
Hello Steve! It shouldn’t be tight on the action at all. Mine ended up being smoother once I installed the Flytanium scales. Sometimes the liners get off a hair and that would make the pivot and or axis lock tougher to function. Maybe loosen the screws that hold the liners in along with the pivot and see if that helps seat the liners.
Thanks I
You were right I tried loosening all the screws and tightened them one by one and got it feeling smooth again
Great video!! Who sells the pivot alignment tool
Thanks Steve! Rust Bucket Goods on Etsy. Just go to Etsy and search pivot alignment tool. Should have a few options once you click on his page. I would recommend the steel one as the aluminum one drags a little from my experience.
Hi Zach I’ve had my first Bugout for about 6months and an omega spring just broke. Do you know of any higher quality Omega springs on the aftermarket?
Sorry to hear! I have seen a set on Etsy which are also American made.
@@zachstuff thanks I’ll take a look. I had just put new flytanium scales on earlier this week could that have done it?
How bad is the flex on the micarta? Curious if it adds any strength.
Really don't care for the G10, so I have the raindrop CF, titanium and canvas micarta for the bladeHQ 20cv and SMKW M4. While I'm happy with all the options, the canvas micarta is my favorite for the added grip, even though they are a bit flexible. The feel is fantastic.
Will these look good with the satin blade?
Indeed they will! Similar to the stock Benchmade with S90V. Similar look.
Nah, bro 🤣 all Benchmade's come that way.