2028 Knife for The Year: Benchmade Mini Claymore OTF.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

What do You think this knife is suitable for? What would You use it for?

[@phthano2580]

Tactical knife for hobbits that don't know that Microtech exists. I would use it to put cheese on crackers, since it's a 3 inch knife.

[@oleksandrhr3949]

Overweighted tactical tigers, who have excessive money

[@Gee_Dub]

It's for that singular woman you say hello to at the beginning of every video

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Gee_Dub 😂🤣 great comment! I’m truly blessed with great subscribers!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@oleksandrhr3949 You don’t mean Chubby G… no you didn’t! Nooo you didn’t!!! 😂🤣

[@bigglock5478]

You’re doing a huge service to most of us knifeguys who don’t have the money to spend on these knives. I truly appreciate what you’re doing. Thanks a lot brotha. Don’t ever change

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@bigglock5478 thanks for the compliment and for subscribing!

[@davidhess3484]

Once again, an excellent review sir! Your assessment of the industry is astute as well. Thank you!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@davidhess3484 Appreciate the compliment! Thanks for subscribing!

[@bigglock5478]

Also - I think it’d be a great video idea to explain and perhaps even demonstrate the differences between CPM-D2 and regular D2. Definitely agree in regards to CPm-D2 being great

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@bigglock5478 Great idea! Thanks for subscribing to my channel!

[@TheJapanismypassion]

The effort in that review is admirable, i legit have no idea how it hasn't way more views. This is a useful and accurate review. Good job, thank you

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@TheJapanismypassion thanks for the huge compliment! What’s most important to me right now is to have more subscribers. Once that happens, more views will come. I believe that if I hit 30,000 subs, the industry will have to stop ignoring the opinions of my viewers and pay a little more attention to what we have to say! So if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe to my channel!

[@TheJapanismypassion]

@@CuttingBoardRx already done 👍🏻

[@mattadams6663]

Best channel for the truth about high quality knifes. This is the truth

[@dynamicfirearmsinc432]

OMG, CBRx you're are the man $315.00 plus dollar knife killing it already love it and as you said with your own money. As always right out of the box you're doing your thing the good the bad and the ugly GREAT review. I made a good choice when you said to buy the Livewire, I just bought the Spyderco Military 2 as well your info/review's are solid gold thank you. I hope your dad's health is back on track.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@dynamicfirearmsinc432 Dad is in skilled rehab, stable but below pre-incident threshold… needs more prayers. Full disclosure: I paid $245 for it. I don’t buy BM for more than 70% of the MSRP unless it’s absolutely rare single-source variant like the Scheels exclusives kzbin.infoHQ5_Jha-fRA?feature=share I’ll be happy to share my dealer’s info via email if anyone interested. You could get good deals by just mentioning the channel.

[@southside1975]

@@CuttingBoardRx I would like to buy one for that price

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@southside1975 my email is in channel description. I’ll give you contact info. Then you have to call the guy on the phone. He has a full up retail store and website but BM is strict with advertising lower than allowed prices.

[@southside1975]

ok

[@southside1975]

@@CuttingBoardRx yeah BladeHQ has the Partial Auto Immunity 2950BK-2 for 150$

[@dynomiteslim4590]

I'd like a small light knife like this with a flat grind pocket knife blade. I guess that would make it right hand only, but the side switch DA would make a super handy pocket knife.

[@HarryBallsich]

Never change. Your stress testing is better than other knife channels. I appreciate.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@HarryBallsich Appreciate your comment and thanks for subscribing!

[@kush662]

Amazing video as usual, and lots of prayers for your dad. I am eagerly waiting for the corrosion and toughness test of Damascus damasteel!

[@ST-ue5fb]

Another great review. Has anyone from Benchmade reached out to you regarding your reviews? You obviously love the brand, but you are completely honest about what is not good about them.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@ST-ue5fb They commented on one of my Freek vs. Freek videos. Nothing substantive though. It’s become “ran by committee” company since Les passed. We would be better off if somebody bought them out, no true knife enthusiasts left on the board or in the executive suite. Maybe Boker or KAI? They have been making great knives lately…

[@stevendalton7686]

Thanks again for another insightful review. I'm not clear on the internal differences between the claymore and other common OTF knives like, say, the Ultratech. If you are willing to say more, I would be grateful.

[@kid5Media]

Your channel is a gem. Thank you.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@kid5Media And thank you for being a subscriber!

[@nelsonortega888]

Love your page what’s your take on the Chaves Knives Redencion

[@elde667]

I’d like to see that as well!

[@Logan2070]

Several of the large knife and gun channels are just third party advertising for new products and have little or nothing to do with reviewing items. I don't mind some of that, an unboxing/tabletop review has its place, but it's nice to see more in-depth usage reviews with fair criticism.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Logan2070 I wish I had the time to start a gun channel… I’ll consider mixing some of that in. Thoughts? Any historic firearms you’d like to see? My collection is mostly WWII and Cold War era stuff.

[@donrichter3523]

I say review whatever pleases YOU! We will follow, or not.

[@oleksandrhr3949]

As always, top review, thank you

[@liammatt]

Can you do a vid on spyderco micromelt

[@arkansas_edc]

Im still rocking my 12 year old I infidel. Aslong as it's still kicking i don't need more OTF's . Good video, keep up the good work.

[@R1NR4N]

I would definitely like to see the full teardown!

[@TheAdequateMedia]

LOVE this messaging. sick of all the undisclosed involvement with creators and brands

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@TheAdequateMedia To be fair, all channels I mentioned in this video have disclosed their affiliations. Your sentiment is spot on and well matched with mine! Great to have you as a subscriber!

[@staysharp525]

I believe you do a hell of a job in your review lost of studying to come up with your content very smart gentleman ty for your content

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@staysharp525 Thanks for the great compliment and for subscribing to my channel!

[@staysharp525]

@@CuttingBoardRx I'm die hard knife guy and I believe you do absolutely great job love all your content

[@tgonzalez1983]

Best wishes for your father man. Very few benchmades I’ll buy these days. Too expensive. I’ve been carrying the Dacian for a few days. Really good edc. May need a different sheath in the future but it’s decent.

[@Rick-jc5le]

Good job!!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Rick-jc5le Thank you! And thanks for subscribing!

[@adadadad8251]

3x tougher than d2? are you sure? source?

[@lando8913]

How would you compare cpm-d2 to s30v?

[@jufuh1503]

I can't legally own OTF or automatics here so i usually dont really watch content related to those, since i'll never legally own them (and i don't want to be a felon). But i really liked your video! Wich is saying a lot

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@jufuh1503 I appreciate the compliment and thanks for subscribing!

[@anothorestes]

I don't really see the utility of OTF knives personally, beyond the novelty. I love your 5.11 shirt though! I had one, but left it in a Polish washing machine and by the time I got back to the US they were off the market. Now they're $200 on ebay!

[@matthewf1979]

I handled a mini Claymore the other day. I think the Livewire D/E is a nicer knife. Heck, I like the action of the Livewire more than my Gen III Combat Troodon.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@matthewf1979 I love Livewire! The only ones I saw issues with are with the ultem cover

[@Mike-mi3yw]

I like the aesthetic of this knife. I like the pocket clip and the CPM-d2. However I’m not a fan of the handle material especially at over 300 bucks. If it was aluminum I’d consider but I don’t really think the difference in weight matters to most people. I’m assuming most of us would rather have a metal handle of some sort.

[@Rye_Bread704]

I see doggo I thumbs up. But otherwise good video very informative. Nice to know about cpm d2. Also knice to know about this model.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Rye_Bread704 Thanks for the feedback and for subscribing to my channel!

[@fl9667]

Ok please disclose which knife doomed the tree of doom? 😊

[@quekumber]

7:22 - lmao awesome

[@kush662]

I can’t help but notice that these OTF’s all look like tactical vegetable peelers! Maybe Benchmade should make one of those haha

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@kush662 Hahaha! They will do it for the price of lifetime of pre-peeled grocery store veggies. Followed by a Gold Class in CF and S90V peeler blade! 😜

[@kush662]

@@CuttingBoardRx Agreed! Probably s110v steel but most likely 440C and then call 440c a super steel and charge the exorbitant amount!, But I can guarantee you once you start noticing OTFs looks as vegetable peelers, you can never go back!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@kush662 During the 2-year service in Soviet Army, I used veggie peeler a lot more frequently on kitchen duty than my bayonet. As in peeled a ton or ten of potatoes and never bayoneted anyone! 😂

[@phthano2580]

What a thorough roast of a knife video.

[@mel87123]

Yep, the roast Blade HQ portion was hilarious

[@HappyWifeHappyKnife]

D2 is a fine steel, but 315 for grivory and D2 feels like a steal.

[@mangobadger]

Great examination and criticism. To me, Benchmade is becoming the new CRKT: nice designs, but subpar materials and questionable construction.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@mangobadger Thanks for being a frequent commenter on the channel! And thanks for subscribing!

[@litsci4690]

Too small and offers nothing not already available from other makers. Sold my Infidel, but still carry OTF Microtech.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@litsci4690 Thanks for the frequent commenting and for subscribing!

[@loosieclocker]

I got the Livewire. Magnacut. USA made. Many colors and exclusives. The ominous tale of disassembly turns me away from this knife. The price sure doesn’t help either

[@Logan2070]

The glory days of Benchmade are gone. Other companies make OTFs that are just as good, and other companies make better crossbar lock knives. Benchmade is staying alive from the diehard brand collectors, but they will fall off eventually.

[@Logan2070]

I forgot to add, if you want a USA Made Crossbar lock knife, get a Hogue (HK, Sig, Ritter).

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@Logan2070 Totally agree! Thanks for subscribing!

[@justinhorn2864]

Microtech otfs way better, bm quality is less price is more. BM great at marketing tho

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@ Microtech heat treat isn’t up to par. I have a video about that. Hogue and Kershaw do a better job than either BM or MT

[@OHLeftyKnifeGuy]

I will probably never buy another Benchmade. I have a 940, a 550, and a 551. The most I paid was $170 for the 940. That exact same Osborne is $260 today. Has it received $90 worth of upgrades? Nope, the only thing that changed was the price. Just ridiculous.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@OHLeftyKnifeGuy Thanks for commenting and subscribing! You know, I’m all for cheap prices but here’s what the reality is: $179 in 2011 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $250.30 today, an increase of $71.30 over 13 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.61% per year between 2011 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 39.83%. That’s from online inflation calculator.

[@OHLeftyKnifeGuy]

@@CuttingBoardRx I totally believe your math, and the devaluation of the dollar is real. One thing, though - I bought the 940 right about year ago. I actually paid $149.99 but I got it on special so I wasn't counting the sale price against the inflation. This was a 53% increase in one year.

[@stevenicholas5651]

I looked at the price and... No. Hahaha. My local gun show has OTF knives in D2 and 14c28n.. They are bigger than this knife. They are tough as hell, I beat the hell out of them, and to top it all off, they are $70-115 depending on handle material.

[@anonsumm4857]

So, 350$ is bs 😂

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@anonsumm4857 BS? Benchmade Swag? Bold Statement? Big Surprise?

[@patrickmccrea3455]

Never been a benchmade fan boy my friend had a infidel it was kinda junky😮

[@kid5Media]

Shame on Blade HQ.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@kid5Media I like shopping with them, I just think they could do better on their channel. They had great crew a few years back!

[@garyjohnson7133]

Over priced.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@garyjohnson7133 Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing!

[@chrisb5986]

$400 for crap D2. Nope.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@chrisb5986 Clearly, you didn’t watch this video in its entirety, nor any other videos about the difference between partial metallurgy CPM D2 vs just D2 Here’s what I recommend you start with kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGecmKZqqbqHbdUsi=mZZBUfYtsGdUAEap

[@johnruiz6743]

Some just hate benchmade for no other reason than they can't afford one and don't own any. No point trying to educate...

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@johnruiz6743 and that’s Ok. They have been brainwashed by the mega knife channels. I’m here to balance things out.

[@KB-kw8ni]

You come across as very pretentious

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@KB-kw8ni It’s your second comment on my channel and both are pointless, subjective, and add absolutely no value. Thanks for watching and subscribing though.

[@donrichter3523]

You come across as a Kamala democrat….

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@donrichter3523 I hope you’re talking to the original commenter who, btw is a professional troll. Just in case you are talking to me: ,!,,

[@KB-kw8ni]

​@@CuttingBoardRxdidnt subscribe but thanks for reinforcing my point

[@MICHIGANGOBLUECHAMPS23]

So blade hq is lying nice

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@MICHIGANGOBLUECHAMPS23 well, maybe not? If they did, why would they monetize their channel? They make us watch commercials so that we could watch their infomercials? 😑

[@IGRA_REVANSH]

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[@CuttingBoardRx]

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[@IGRA_REVANSH]

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[@IGRA_REVANSH]

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[@CuttingBoardRx]

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[@IGRA_REVANSH]

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