Spyderco PM2 VS Benchmade SuperFreek! Epic showdown between the best Freek and the Scorpion PM2!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video the Rivers Edge Cutlery exclusive Paramilitary 2 in 10v blade steel goes head to head with the the Benchmade SuperFreek and you find out which I think is the better knife!
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It's not about which to buy, but which to buy first!
Im generally a spyderco over benchmade guy, but i gotta say man i picked up a super freek after watching your vids and i MUCH prefer it to the pm2, it fits my hand like it was made for me. Fyi..for anyone interested in a super freek gpknives has them for $150, i grabbed mine from there and it came perfect. For the most part i usually dont even consider benchmades, im glad i didnt miss out on this one...i appreciate the content bro!
Glad you’re loving the SuperFreek man! Both of these knives have a place in my collection and they both make it into the pocket a lot 👌🏻
After reading your comment, I went to gpknives but they dont have the super freek, I see freek, and mini freek but no super freek. I'd greatly appreciate if you can post a link to the super freek. Thanks in advance
@@TroutCRAZY the name is actually the freek, some ppl just call it the super freek
I am also a spyderco guy, but I’ve been considering a benchmade freek. Might just have to pull the trigger
@@ezeztztztz 280 American now, inflation is absolutely ridiculous
The freek is crazy now, $252 on every site after the price hikes. The para 2 is more reasonable, especially their sprint runs
Sadly yeah, I just got back into buying knives and had to just accept that nearly everything has gone up.
I have the same “old Benchmade” I think they call it North Star or Blue North Star. Great knife had it for about 18 years now.
A few years late, but im finally starting to have the money to be able to buy a more expensive knife.
Just curious about your thoughts of the superfreek vs the cruwear pm2
Surprise surprise. I’m glad the PM2 won. I just purchased one with a m390 blade.
I really like both companies. I have 3 or 4 Benchmades now that being said I bought a para 3 maxamet 4-5 weeks ago my first spyderco, and I now have 8 Spydercos 5 weeks later. Spydercos are awesome knives covering a wide range. Benchmades have been nothing but great for me too though. I have the CF s90v bugout. Full size Adamas and the superfreek, I have the Ritter Hogue, so I have 3 Benchmades. They all are good quality. My opinion is these days anyway if you buy mostly any Spyder co or any Benchmade you are going to get a good knife. I have 2 para 2s S30v and 20cv and the superfreek. I am having a hard time deciding which one id have to choose between the 2.
The added cost in the Benchmade is the lifetime warranty and sharpening services. Some of the new harder steels are more difficult to sharpen.
Very cool alot of good info and a very comprehensive comparison great video
Thanks man! 🙌🏻
I’ve got several Ritter grips… and love the look of the freak until I looked under the hood and noticed how much they reduced the liner/chassis of the super freak… I want to like it but that larger liner in the Griptilian for me is what keeps me from getting one. Love the reviews! Keep up the great work!
This was a great comparison and I agree with the consensus. I own a para 3 and I just bought a mini freak, but I gotta say, I like the IDEA of the compression lock more. The simplicity behind the idea is elegant. They both work well, but for me, that feeling really adds to the value of a compression lock Spyderco.
And one ring to rule them all-the hogue doug ritter!Was on the fence between super freek and the doug ritter,went with the ritter because FOR ME,20cv works better then m4.Although the ritter is by far the best cutter of all my peices,ESPECIALLY hard use type cutting,I seldom edc it,but if I could only have one,it would be the ritter-its not to bigfor edc,yet it can take anything you throw at it,(my primary edcs are a 943,a couple of custom pm2s,and a protech newport
Totally agree the rsk mk1 is also my winner between my pm2 and super freak but I'm very glad I can own all 3.
Would like to see a comparison of the para 3 and the mini freak.
Gr8 video man... Just Saturday I crossed off the Para 3 off my list and now wanting PM 2.. Thx again you guys rock.
Wait for the one pm2 in cruwear and Micarta scales, mate, trust me on this.
For me its the pm2 and griptillian sheeps foot, like i love both those knives so much
Freek is a homerun for Benchmade, both mini and regular
I agree 👍🏻
Bearded gear, fellow bearded knife collector here. Have both these knives, although my PM2 is the base model digicamo with dlc S45VN steel. I also love both of them. However if you want the ultimate ergos, put a Benchmade Rift in your hands. In my mind the Rift is the ultimate 940. Great comparison video, I dig your approach and content.
Have you stabbed with them in reverse grip to see if the locks can take it?
I generally carry a PM2, and more recently have really enjoyed the Shaman so I am definitely a big Spyderco “fan boy.” But after watching some videos (yours especially) and handling a Super Freek I just had to get one! Today is day one and I love it so far!
I love both companies, but the Super Freek is much better looking, feels much better in hand, has a more useful blade shape, is more fidgety, has a better/shorter pocket clip, and free sharpening/tune-up service.
I finally ordered the super freek. I’ve been getting back into Benchmade again. I’ve been disappointed with fit and finish, hit or miss quality out of the box. I quit Benchmade for a few years, but I’m slowly picking them up again. That being said, I don’t like spyderco, including the pm2, of which I have two. To me, they are a little overrated, nothing but a lot of grip area, with little cutting surface. Their customer service really put me off, as well, unlike Benchmade, which has been great. So for me, even without having the super freek in hand yet, it’s the super freek all day long, and twice in Sunday.
How have you been liking it? I just order my first benchmade and I chose the m4 superfreek it was a toss up between the sheepsfoot griptilian in 20cv
opposite for me benchmade hasn’t even answered me about why one of my knives is taking so long but spyderco already sent my friend a brand new knife back but both got shipped the exact same day
Aloha Bearded Gear.. I also purchased the SuperFreek after your reviews. Absolutely love this thing. I was holding the PM2 and SFreek in hand at the store. I just didnt want to let go of the Freek. BUT like you said, they are very close! Most likely going back to snag the PM2 as well. haha Takecare and stay safe.
I kind of wanted a s110v pm2 but I couldn't find any in stock. Ended up getting a pm2 a couple months ago once I heard they were using s45vn. I already have 3 knives in s30v. A super freek is now on the way. 😁
PLEASE PLEASE tell me how you did that spin at 8:38!! I’ve seen a couple people do that and I can’t figure out how to do it 😫
I’ve got a whole how to video on it haha, sort by most viewed and you’ll see it 👍🏻
I like my PM2, the reason I don't carry it much are the non-chamfered handles, hard 90° G10. Love the Shaman for that reason, super rounded & comfortable 🤩
Good comparison....i have the 560 freek and the PM2 left hand and those are still a good comparison for the money and blade type. You points still hit with my two. I give the edge to the PM2 for mine for the G10 scales and the egonomics.
Freek or mini Freek in S90V and carbon fiber?
My super freek was stiff out the box but I never touched the pivot screw it took 5 months but now it is absolutely perfect action wise it can't get any better, it was also perfectly centred out of the box and today two years later it still is, m4 steel has performed beyond my expectations, amazing steel, I dont see the need for any steel being better then this, that is if you look after your knives and lubricate at least twise a year.
Kind of hard one here, but I lean more towards the freek. I love that knife
came here to see a comparison between 2 knives. Stayed to learn how he did the transition to reverse grip...
I’m between the s90v pm2 and the freek. I think I’m getting the pm2.
I have had 2 compression lock fail on me on 2 different PM2. One time I was cut pretty bad. So I will never own anything with a compression lock ever again.
I’d like to argue, but I’ve never had a PM2, because they offer nothing but satin s30v in a lefty version. I’d LOVE to have a murdered out lefty PM2, but Spyderco has no fucks to give...
Yeah it would be great to see them offer a little more variety for the lefties, I’m sympathetic because even though I primarily use knives right handed I write, shoot, and eat left handed 🤷🏼♂️
Is the superfreek not hollow ground like the regular? Or is it just hard to see with the coating?
I just received my "Super Freek" in M4. It is not hollow ground. It is almost full flat grind. They left enough material at the spine for the thumb stud to be mounted on stock width blade, about a 1/4 inch maybe. In other words, the grind starts right below the thumb stud.
Have them both great knives can’t go wrong with either I carry the para 2 more but I don’t really have a good reason besides the fact that I carried the Benchmade doug Ritter in s30v which is very similar to the freek in design for over 5 yrs and wanted something different than I was used to. My only issue is that the para 2’s handle which is very comfortable and grippy is a little rough/ aggressive in the pocket and can do some damage to your pockets.
Your reviews are excellent & recently subscribed 👍
Both are Great Knives... I think with the axis lock which I love It might have something to do with the titanium on the Bugout I know Omega springs have Broke on other Benchmade variants But they seem to Break much more on Bugouts No other springs have Broke on me except on One of my Bugouts and it just happened the other day went to grab a Bugout that had been setting In my collection for probably six months First time l opened it was fine Went to cut something for a second time and noticed it felt funny sure enough one of the springs broke...The reason l wrote this long paragraph is to say it just broke over time not because l was fidgeting
Those flat scales on the PM2 are useless. So non ergonomic, are they made of conductive aluminum?
Man I bought my knives at the wrong time. Paid 250 and some change for the super freek and 200 and some change for the pm2 not cheap. But I love both. I prefer the freek just a hair more.
But to be fair they are worth every penny. I’m the guy that never loses anything so i know I’ll have them for life.
This inflation is ridiculous, it’s a lot of price gouging at this point too. Do you still think the super Freek is worth $250?
@@ricksmith7232 I have no idea. I was in bass pro the other day it actually went up. I bought the 940 and that was 217. Yeah it’s all gone up and still going up too. So I might think my lucky stars I got it when I did. Hell even the Bugout was 170 bucks for the plain Jane. Blue one with s30v steel.
@@jonathanrowan4802 it’s all more expensive than it needs to be. I think I might pick up a para 2 in cru wear from DLT for $182. I want the freek but I don’t think it’s a good deal now
@@ricksmith7232 I’d like to have the PM2 in cru wear. Been thinking about getting it too.
I have both ( my PM2 had S45V though) and I think it depends on what you want to do with the knife. PM2 is an EDC knife, lower profile, nice blade shape. The Freek can be used in bushcraft scenario ( even batoning), an is more robust.
Is that PM2 a factory color? I’d like to buy the same one...
It was an exclusive from Rivers Edge Cutlery and those are indeed the factory scales 👍🏻
Good stuff. Thorough & honest. Both are fantastic and if someone one in each hand and I had to "pick a hand", I'd not be disappointed with the result! (though I'd quietly hope for the PM2 ;) Cheers.
From what steel does the pm2 is made ?
I heard benchmade over tighten pivot to avoid blade opening for regulatory issues. My Super Freek arrive tomorrow! PM2 is right here lol
I've got the digi camo on my PM2, but I am really loving your PM2 color A LOT!
GET THEM BOTH!!!! haha
Pm2 wins over the super freek! I don’t have a super freek but I have that exact pm2 and it’s amazing.
In my opinion it is the best PM2 that has been created up to this point 🤘🏻
Bearded Gear agreed. It’s my only pm2 but it was the coolest looking one in my opinion
@@beardedgear until they make the 15v??🤔🤔
If that happens I’m getting one haha
Stud Fishing tbvjtbB
Love the PM2. I beat the absolute hell out of mine all the time and the thing keeps asking for more. Never played with a Freek. I had the pleasure of pounding a Bugout into oblivion about a year ago. Axis Lock takes a whooping but it’s not a compression lock by any means
Totally agree on the compression lock vs axis lock. If you try a Freek I highly recommend you go for this version 👍🏻
Bearded Gear I doubt I’ll ever own a Freek. Every knife I have that cost upwards of $100 I had to sell a bunch of stuff to get. Hopefully that’ll change soon but I don’t see a Freek in the near future
Nothing wrong with the less expensive knives man, plenty of fun to be had on a budget these days!
Epic Battle!!! I, too, really have an appreciation for Super Freek M4, but... The incomparable jimping of the best thumb ramp ever, the amazing figet factor of compression lock, & the rigid sleek pointy tip, & slim thin-edge geometry shines through higher than other edcs. Thanks for the comparison.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 👊🏻
I have both. Both are in my EDC rotation. Both good knives. You have to be more careful with the PM2 tip but I'm happy with either one in my pocket. If I had to choose, I like the compression lock more than the axis lock.
Isn't m4 a higher grade steel than 10v.
Well done comparison.
Could you review mini freak v mini bugout
Would you be willing to sale that pm2?
Definitely not, sorry man!
I would have rather seen a comparison of two knives. Of which one you didn’t already own. I feel since you had used the PM 2 made it impossible to give a unbiased opinion. I personally have never owned a Spyderco and I collect Benchmades . So I know I would not be unable to do one on the two blades. Although you did say you also owned Benchmade. Also to be fair I have never liked the way a Spyderco looks. I did enjoy your presentation in the video. But five minutes into it I knew how it was going to go.
Good one. I know this one was hard. 🤣🤣
It was a well matched fight!
Your watch band is super cool.
Thanks!
I love Spyderco knives, but they are ugly. That said the Super Freak is a good looking knife. Great comparison. Both my PM2 and Para 3 had to be adjusted whereas my Manix 2 XL came with great action.
Those manix 2 xl’s are monsters haha
I love both of these knives. I have both. Superfreek just as you show it. And, I have a base model PM2 that has black G10 and the new standard S45VN. I love the PM2 except for lock stick that I have yet to sort. I've cycled >3000x and no improvement. Tried the lead pencil trick and finally broke it down, cleaned and lubed. Still sticking! On the other hand, it is super sharp. I love the ergos and especially the jimping at the choil. I dig that. So, maybe I got a lemon with the lock stick, but after doing some searching on line, it seems that others have reported the same. I don't know if this is allowed, but I'm posting a link that shows what I'm experiencing. Perhaps I'm expecting too much from a $155 knife? th-cam.com/video/c2swjtqihKY/w-d-xo.html
There is one major upside to the pivot being tightened. Up here in canada, we are not allowed to own autos, assisted,or a knife that opens with gravity alone. At the border they basically have free rein to seize it, and you have no recourse. If the action is butter out of the box, they can interpret that as assisted. By tightening the pivot, the knife is can't be "mistaken" for an assisted knife, by a border guard who has no idea.
I think the benchmade looks better on the table, but the PM2 looks better in hand.
The 10V kills M4
Benchmade send a lot of knives to Canada super tight to past boarder.... stupid rules but better then not getting them. Saying that the last two I got were great!
I have 5 pm2's, 3 have lock rock (hate the ergos but love the steel options). But super freek didn't. And if I ever loose my pm2's, I'm up shit creek. If I loose/break my super freek, I just go get another as it's a production knife. Just food for thought. And trust me, I've had a ton of shitty benchmades with bad lock rock or centering.
No battle. Benchmade is way better imo
Ur Bm blade center is off becuz you messed with the pivot lol
FREEK all the way!
Break one of your knives then see who sends you a new one without asking any questions.Even if you tell them you broke the warranty abusing it.Benchmade is the best,hands down
By looking at your hands opening Barbie dolls is probably the extent of your knife usage maybe Amazon boxes
Should have added sharpening and taking an edge to criteria.
I would have if I cared at all about that 🤷🏼♂️😂
Well some of us care, , kind of why cruwear is popular. The M4 sharpens to hair splitting rather easily, the 10V will but takes a bit more herding to get it there just saying. I very much liked your review BTW.
I didn’t mean to be overly snarky, I just genuinely don’t consider ease of sharpening at all when making judgements on a knife. But I appreciate you taking the time to watch and I’m glad to hear you enjoy my videos 🙌🏻
Fine review but…Man! Right before he says anything he take a big breath/huff/gulp of air. Diaphragmatic breathing is our friend
Hey Dude, use a nailskin-scissors for the Barbies...😉
Super freak is the best EDC on the planet
Stop messaging around and get to the knife!
Spiderco ugly that for it for me. Bench made done bought thanks.
Someone seems a little biased
Stop messing around and get to the knife!🤬
PM2 stock scales are atrocious.
Oregon city, Oregon. Not Portland 👎
Agree hole trump studs.
M4 is a worse steel
No go on PM2 with factory scales. Ugly and uncomfortable.
Fanboy
For durability, the Greek will smoke the para 2 , that a no brainer… the pro with Spyderco s is their weak tip. They are slicey as hell but have a fragile tip. Just look what the DBK boys did with the freek, the para 2 would of been broken or severely damaged. I think the pm 2 in Magnacut is the ultimate , if it were available!
PM2 Salt is coming out soon in Magnacut.
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