I have maybe 13 benchmades and 7 spydercos and every day is so hard to decide which knife to carry. I usually find myself taking Spyderco to work because i get wet and filthy and dusty and they are easier to take apart and clean. Ajd Benchmade at home, in the yard, woods etc. Benchmade makes better fixed blades. Spyderco uses more cool steels and better hear treat. Benchmade has more variety in knife styles and shapes. And i love all the knives i have but that green tagged out, wow. So slicey. Bigger blade than bugout. Great handle. And like Spyderco, they treat their S45VN harder than their s30v. But that tagged out just goes through everything like butter with more size and better piercing than bugout. With select edge. Crazy good knife
That Tagged out was my choice for 2023 knife of the year. Not the flawed MSI, like every pasty-faced tender-hanged reviewer was raging about out there.
What a great series! My better half gifted my first Benchmade: Grizzly Creek. So far my collection has grown ( not to the extent yours has ) and I’ve gotta say I love the 940- and its beefcake son: 810 Contego. The pocket knife history is deeply interesting- thanks for delving into it.
I just purchased my first Benchmade, a mini Freek & haven't been able to put it down lol. So this video is much appreciated! I'm contemplating my next Benchmade was looking at all the "outs" wasn't aware of the history so this video helps alot! I'm leaning towards the Taggout or Bugout next but will probably end up buying many more Benchmades. Thanks for the video 👍
Mini Freak is an excellent model in either format. I’m going to review the rest of the knives on this shelve, including the Freaks, Osbornes, and the hunt class folders. Hit the notification bell 🔔 so you don’t miss it
I d love to find one at a reasonable price! At the time I had a Kershaw Blur that didn’t survive my attempts to sharpen the recurve bc I was not a knife guy in the early 2000s…
Bought myself a Gerber Sedulo as it seems to me to be a nice blend of Griptillian, Freek and Bugout features and adds a bronze bushing in place of bearings or washers.
Sedulo a decent looking knife, I like the shape of the handle, but it weighs quite literally twice as much as the Bugout. That may not bother you or me, but some folks are willing to pay extra for shaving off 1.8 oz. BTW, most knife makers use terms Bushing, Washer, and Pack Bearing interchangeably. In the context of knife making, they all mean a flat piece of material with a hole in the middle.
@@CuttingBoardRx The heft of the handle is definitely more like the Grip. I do like its girth as it is easier to grasp securely with my arthritis. The blade is the part I think more resembles the Bugout. By bushing I refer to the single piece of brass or bronze Gerber sets onto the blade and through which the pivot screw passes. Advantage, the blade steel and pivot pin are not wearing on each other. That style of bushing may wear out in time, but is replaceable. The other advantage I see of the bushing Gerber uses is easier disassembly and reassembly, no separate washers to place and align with the pivot. Gerber certainly doesn’t have the same image it once had, nor that of Benchmade, but in this one product they are delivering value in a knife that compares to popular Benchmade products.
Trying to decide between the Hogue Deka in magnacut and the Benchmade Taggedout in s45vn. Which of these would you recommend for someone who is an average user (lots of cardboard, straps and light duty work) who rarely has to push their knife into less than ideal roles (prying, screwdriver, etc.)? I’m coming from a knife in D2
If you’ve been using D2 blade for a while without breaking off the tip or chipping the edge, based on your use case, I would suggest Deka tanto. If you absolutely hate that shape, Deka is offered in clip point. If you good with clip point shape, Taggedout offers better ergonomics for longer/harder uses than Deka due to the sculpted handle. Hope that helps!
@@frosty0419 What do you use for sharpening? Also, I wonder if you noticed that my comment about the thumb studs was related to using a fixed angle sharpener?
I don't like Bugout - too boring for me and too weak in basic version. The same was about Bailout in plastic version and big oops with soft 3V steel on it. But Bailout M4 was a game changer - I was in love and bought it several years ago. Strong as for that size and with good steel. And I like Taggedout, but I bought SRM 9201 - very similar, but, it seems, was produced even earlier than Taggedout. Nice and extremely cheap analogue, but not copy. P.s. after some period of using and pocket life - Bailout usually has some vertical play. And it is ok after cleaning. I changed factory springs to more powerful - play is smaller.
If it’s Maryland you’re in, come to the Nations gun show in Chantilly VA there are sizable knife dealers in the 2nd hall with tons of OTFs Also in Maryland is Ye Ole Cutlery, they can do in-state shipping for you
Tagged out in green G10 and S45VN is more premium option. Otherwise, even the most basic Bugout will be the greatest bang for your buck. That said, check out Hogue Deka Magnacut, Spyderco Manix 2 Light, and Benchmade Crooked River Mini as a great alternatives to either before pulling the trigger. ;)
I didn’t know the hardware in benchmade axis lock was titanium. Going to check mine out. Btw, where do you find lanyards with metal pins at the tips? Do you make them or order?
@@CuttingBoardRx Nifty. I’m looking to add another benchmade to my collection. I want the bailout or tagged out. Can’t decide which one. Blade on tagged out is similar to crooked river so maybe I’ll get tanto idk
@tgonzalez1983 if you have a crooked river, definitely go with a bailout or even shootout. These steels are perfect for a very acute edge, you’ll end up with a light saber knife!
Have quite a few axis lock benchmades and im never impressed by any of them. IMO the best knife they made was the 550 griptilian and they killed that. TRM, hogue and microtech do the " axis lock" better than benchmade.
Totally disagree on Microtech Ram Lok. It totally utterly sucks. It sucks so much, their engineers should consider designing vacuum cleaners for a living.
Looking forward to ALL your comments whether you like Benchmade or not. I try to reply to all of them. You know who reads your comments? Benchmade.
Your reviews are the best!
Wow! Thanks, means a ton to me!
I have maybe 13 benchmades and 7 spydercos and every day is so hard to decide which knife to carry. I usually find myself taking Spyderco to work because i get wet and filthy and dusty and they are easier to take apart and clean. Ajd Benchmade at home, in the yard, woods etc. Benchmade makes better fixed blades. Spyderco uses more cool steels and better hear treat. Benchmade has more variety in knife styles and shapes. And i love all the knives i have but that green tagged out, wow. So slicey. Bigger blade than bugout. Great handle. And like Spyderco, they treat their S45VN harder than their s30v. But that tagged out just goes through everything like butter with more size and better piercing than bugout. With select edge. Crazy good knife
That Tagged out was my choice for 2023 knife of the year. Not the flawed MSI, like every pasty-faced tender-hanged reviewer was raging about out there.
What a great series! My better half gifted my first Benchmade: Grizzly Creek. So far my collection has grown ( not to the extent yours has ) and I’ve gotta say I love the 940- and its beefcake son: 810 Contego. The pocket knife history is deeply interesting- thanks for delving into it.
I just purchased my first Benchmade, a mini Freek & haven't been able to put it down lol. So this video is much appreciated! I'm contemplating my next Benchmade was looking at all the "outs" wasn't aware of the history so this video helps alot! I'm leaning towards the Taggout or Bugout next but will probably end up buying many more Benchmades. Thanks for the video 👍
Mini Freak is an excellent model in either format. I’m going to review the rest of the knives on this shelve, including the Freaks, Osbornes, and the hunt class folders. Hit the notification bell 🔔 so you don’t miss it
I fully agree on the Bailout. I own 21 Benchmades and the Bailout is in my pocket 75% of the time I'd estimate.
I am wavering between Bailout and Taggedout
My first benchmade and my first premium knife was the 531 the more premium or newer version of the 530 .great knife!.
I d love to find one at a reasonable price! At the time I had a Kershaw Blur that didn’t survive my attempts to sharpen the recurve bc I was not a knife guy in the early 2000s…
Bought myself a Gerber Sedulo as it seems to me to be a nice blend of Griptillian, Freek and Bugout features and adds a bronze bushing in place of bearings or washers.
Sedulo a decent looking knife, I like the shape of the handle, but it weighs quite literally twice as much as the Bugout. That may not bother you or me, but some folks are willing to pay extra for shaving off 1.8 oz.
BTW, most knife makers use terms Bushing, Washer, and Pack Bearing interchangeably. In the context of knife making, they all mean a flat piece of material with a hole in the middle.
@@CuttingBoardRx The heft of the handle is definitely more like the Grip. I do like its girth as it is easier to grasp securely with my arthritis. The blade is the part I think more resembles the Bugout. By bushing I refer to the single piece of brass or bronze Gerber sets onto the blade and through which the pivot screw passes. Advantage, the blade steel and pivot pin are not wearing on each other. That style of bushing may wear out in time, but is replaceable. The other advantage I see of the bushing Gerber uses is easier disassembly and reassembly, no separate washers to place and align with the pivot. Gerber certainly doesn’t have the same image it once had, nor that of Benchmade, but in this one product they are delivering value in a knife that compares to popular Benchmade products.
2012 ?!?!, i had my 530 in 2007 still have it in 2024 😮
530 isn’t a Bugout. It Mel Pardue Boot knife, Bugout is 535 and the Mini Bug is 537. I would actually love to own the real 530
Hahaha, shout out to Advanced Knife Bro!
Trying to decide between the Hogue Deka in magnacut and the Benchmade Taggedout in s45vn. Which of these would you recommend for someone who is an average user (lots of cardboard, straps and light duty work) who rarely has to push their knife into less than ideal roles (prying, screwdriver, etc.)? I’m coming from a knife in D2
If you’ve been using D2 blade for a while without breaking off the tip or chipping the edge, based on your use case, I would suggest Deka tanto. If you absolutely hate that shape, Deka is offered in clip point. If you good with clip point shape, Taggedout offers better ergonomics for longer/harder uses than Deka due to the sculpted handle. Hope that helps!
I never had any trouble sharpening my Benchmade’s because of the thumb studs.
Congrats! Very impressive!
Some of the more premium steels take some more time, effort and care. Keeping them touched up and not getting dull helps. Thanks!
@@frosty0419 What do you use for sharpening? Also, I wonder if you noticed that my comment about the thumb studs was related to using a fixed angle sharpener?
@@CuttingBoardRx I see. I missed that. Spyderco and hand sharpen with follow up on strop. Nothing fancy.
I don't like Bugout - too boring for me and too weak in basic version.
The same was about Bailout in plastic version and big oops with soft 3V steel on it.
But Bailout M4 was a game changer - I was in love and bought it several years ago. Strong as for that size and with good steel.
And I like Taggedout, but I bought SRM 9201 - very similar, but, it seems, was produced even earlier than Taggedout. Nice and extremely cheap analogue, but not copy.
P.s. after some period of using and pocket life - Bailout usually has some vertical play. And it is ok after cleaning. I changed factory springs to more powerful - play is smaller.
I love in a state where otfs are legal. But illegal to ship her from different states. 😖
If it’s Maryland you’re in, come to the Nations gun show in Chantilly VA there are sizable knife dealers in the 2nd hall with tons of OTFs
Also in Maryland is Ye Ole Cutlery, they can do in-state shipping for you
Which do you prefer? The bugout or Taggedout?
Tagged out in green G10 and S45VN is more premium option. Otherwise, even the most basic Bugout will be the greatest bang for your buck. That said, check out Hogue Deka Magnacut, Spyderco Manix 2 Light, and Benchmade Crooked River Mini as a great alternatives to either before pulling the trigger. ;)
I didn’t know the hardware in benchmade axis lock was titanium. Going to check mine out. Btw, where do you find lanyards with metal pins at the tips? Do you make them or order?
On the Out family it’s Titanium. But not on other lines.
I make the lanyards myself.
@@CuttingBoardRx Nifty. I’m looking to add another benchmade to my collection. I want the bailout or tagged out. Can’t decide which one. Blade on tagged out is similar to crooked river so maybe I’ll get tanto idk
@tgonzalez1983 if you have a crooked river, definitely go with a bailout or even shootout. These steels are perfect for a very acute edge, you’ll end up with a light saber knife!
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I'm not too fan of Benchmade style, but I love my bugout. Well I love the 748 Narrows design, but $500 is too much for me
Narrows can be bought for $406
What is a good gift for the knife guy that has everything?
Our third anniversary itself was the best holiday gift I could possibly have gotten ❤️
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Have quite a few axis lock benchmades and im never impressed by any of them. IMO the best knife they made was the 550 griptilian and they killed that. TRM, hogue and microtech do the " axis lock" better than benchmade.
Totally disagree on Microtech Ram Lok. It totally utterly sucks. It sucks so much, their engineers should consider designing vacuum cleaners for a living.
Ouch🤣
The 550 is alive and well.
@@rhinosaur. sources tell me there’s a plan to sunset it
@CuttingBoardReviews Well I hate to hear that. I'll have to grab a couple extras.
Here in Sweden the Bugout is a $200+knife Not cool Benchmade 🤡
How do you feel about the edge quality? Specifically comparing to famous Swedish and Norwegian knives?
@@CuttingBoardRx not that impressed but Benchmades blade geometry is pretty good…
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