Benchmade 556 Mini Griptillian Vs. Bugout 535 vs 551 Grip Comparison Review

[@jamesconner-myers4375]

"I didn't win the lottery...so I'm still making these fucking videos" lmfao

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+James Conner-Myers I didn't play it.. so that may have something to do with it too

[@davidwestwood2457]

sweet cardboard slashing. hopefully Benchmade gives you more knives. I would totally buy a lot more Benchmade products if I saw you review them first

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+David Westwood I groveled again... here's hoping!

[@demitrisolvinski]

Agreed, give this man the full line!

[@johnrichardson4167]

I would also buy more benchmade products based on this reviewers reviews alone

[@landon1136]

I know I'm late, but me too!

[@BesidetheDyingFire]

940 is love. 940 is life. Awesome review/comparison though man. Also I never get tired of that shot of the knife being thrown into the stump for some reason. So satisfying.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It is pretty satisfying. I like doing it... so i just throw them in there.

[@BesidetheDyingFire]

Advanced Knife Bro the click klack sound of deploying/undeploying(?) benchmades and some spydercos is pretty durn satisfying also.

[@chadlampe4026]

Mine is super clacky. It actually kinda hurts my ears.

[@Mr_Tovarish]

I want a stump in my backyard so I can do the stump throw thing. Where can I find a stump

[@Mr_Tovarish]

"Anywhere" **fires up chainsaw in front of police station**

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Sounds like a good idea to me!

[@FirstnameLastname-qc3xx]

The woods

[@NaturalMystic69]

I've found a few disguised as trees. Sneaky buggers.

[@artiet5982]

If you did more benchmade reviews,especially gold class, I would definitely buy more benchmade products, from benchmade, because of your videos, on benchmade reviews.

[@tylerczekaj860]

Just found your channel. Love your sense of humor, kind of reminds me of casually explained. Subbed!

[@jaycassidy8110]

Best review of anything. ever.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks man!

[@Chineseknives]

How are the strength of that benchmades axis lock versus the ganzo axis lock and y-start axis lock?. Regards!.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Chinese knives I did a video on this a year or so ago... Benchmade holds up slightly better than ganzo... y start is about ganzo level... none are perfect. Although the Benchmades I've tested recently have gotten better than my original griptilian

[@Chineseknives]

Advanced Knife Bro Even depending on what model from ganzo, it has a better or not lock up, even models with axis lock. There are not implemented in the same way.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I would never rely on an axis lock from any of them, to be above failing. I have seen both fail intermittently. That doesn't mean it's bad, because just about all locks fail except for maybe Tri-Ads.

[@charlescollier7217]

Cool review, bro. And comedy gold.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks man!

[@justpettet3506]

like always:)

[@Nohkral]

Please tell me a super good edc knife to buy. Was think griptilian with spidey hole or 940 or paramilitary.... too many to buy any suggestions. Price doesnt matter just want good steel and awesomeness

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Para Military 2 man!

[@Nohkral]

@@AdvancedKnifeBro thanks love your videos!!!

[@bumstudios8817]

Much respect to bench made for giving you a knife for review! They just stepped up a notch in my eyes, not that they care lol.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Ha! It was a nice gesture... and it means I don't have to spend any more money to make a video on something.

[@khaotic6863]

Does flicking it shut dull the blade on a griptillian 551h20.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I don’t have the H20 variant... however I wouldn’t think so. The blade edge doesn’t hit any metal when closing or opening. If you heard of that happening maybe there’s a defect with the knife. This has never happened on my griptillian

[@hiramysumundowalky-talkytv7719]

you are genious bro---.... answer that shit please: benchamade 551h28 griptilian or spyderco resilence?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

The benchmade. I don’t own the resilience so I can’t say for sure. The h20 has better steel and a better lock, and the resilience is larger with steel you’ll have to sharpen more often

[@DobermansRock]

I have always wanted a knife. Now I want one more. How do I get one? Do you go to special classes.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yes. You need to take knife safety classes. However just watch 5 KZbin videos about knives and that’s basically it.

[@DobermansRock]

I will watch ten. Promise that at least 2 will be yours. You seem smart enough to help.

[@TerryHesticles]

Do you think I’ll have a problem carrying the mini black knife in NY?

[@BesidetheDyingFire]

Terry Hesticles in the city or in NYS? State laws are pretty strict and you can’t have it showing. Legal blade length is less than 4 inches, but this knife locks so technically it’s not legal in NYC. Rule of thumb is if no one sees it, no one will say anything, and you can easily just slide the mini grip into your pocket and not use the clip so it’s not visible.

[@WarderGaidin]

Nice review! Any word if the clip on the Bugout would fit the full size Griptilian? Also is the Bugout clip parkerized (spl?) or is it just painted black? Thanks!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Jaime DeLeon doesn't fit... holes line up but the screws are longer and bigger on the grip... it's a no go

[@BeardmanDan]

I've heard if you hit the butt of an opened benchmade the lock will fail. You could try it.....

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I'll check it next time.

[@BeardmanDan]

Advanced Knife Bro you're awesome!

[@ianmccoy13]

I'm all about that Proper as of late. Working in an office environment, it helps. Though I think at this point nobody would be surprised if I carried the proper one day and my Crooked River the next.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

You know... I wanted to get that one but ran out of channel spending money. I still may pick it up down the road- that Lion Steel roundhead looks sweet too.

[@ferrisbueller9991]

BM ought to send a gold class. Seriously, quality review. The world would be so much easier if "reviews/reactions/commentary" channels weren’t complete ass, as in closer to this. Wharncliffe blade shape upon delica makes my pp salute. Plus Spyderco plays ball with Emerson, don’t believe I've seen production BMs with a Emerson opener. Really mad I didn’t pull the trigger on what was BM's cheapest offer on their website for 100 bucks like 3-4 years ago. A pardue. I was going to make it my first BM (bowel movement) but it isn’t made anymore (like the model 42 which I dreamed of when I was like 12, actually would pay 400 for it as an adult but ugg, ) saidpardue goes for 600 on ebay as of last look,

[@billyallen1752]

Come on benchmade bust out a GOLD for review. 🤔👍

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

They ghosted me again!

[@soukuw9146]

I wanna see a collaborative of advanced knife bro and mr regular

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I will have to look him up.

[@mr.rogers5586]

I wish the pocket clip was at the top of the handle and not the bottom like the CRKT m-16

[@xaviersteck3484]

Can you get them in Europe?? If yes where? :) would be awesome to know

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I have no idea.

[@Jorwen92]

Xavier Steck Amazon

[@lv4235]

Knivesandtools.com

[@danofiremano]

I love my mini grip! I have the Cabela's D2 version, but it really doesn't make me feel exclusive. My wife likes hers quite a lot too. She has the partially serrated version, because she's a girl.

[@MrSATism]

Does he know that they make the mini grip in grover street blue as well? Probably. Also, for the next 3-5 months, getting a bugout would be a little challenging. Finally, why is no one mentioning that the bugout is a perfect edc entry point for benchmade if you dont like the mini grip?

[@MrSATism]

UPDATE: Benchmade Bugout is currently on Amazon!!!!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Shaked Tollman it was a joke... there are several colors... a viewer wanted me to make it. I mentioned it's a perfect entry... so not, no one.

[@ianschmitt6079]

Spyderco compression lock and benchmade axis lock are the two strongest safest folding knife locks on the market. I like them most because they’re fast and you have no reason to touch the blade or put your fingers in the path of the sharp edge while the lock is disengaged for any reason. Genius engineering. Btw your videos are kind of like the rick and morty of gear reviews. Thanks.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Love the locks... thanks for watching!

[@snakeinthegrass4726]

Just now finding this channel and love it! You are fricking hilarious man

[@lindenarden667]

Hard not to upgrade at the Custom Shop to s30v and G10.

[@liamvincent8066]

I spent $170 on a 940-2 and got it three weeks ago, and one of the omega springs is already broken. I wanna die

[@benjaminpoirier9139]

Had similar experience, no longer like benchmade.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Did you send it back? I have 8 or 9 Benchmades now, and that's not happened to me.

[@liamvincent8066]

Advanced Knife Bro I haven't sent it back yet. I'm sure they will fix it but jeez I'm pissed. Never had a knife break like that. I wasn't batoning or prying btw

[@ebosspt]

Thought you were losing a finger for sure at 7:00. I guess that's the risk you take with longer videos??? Interesting cheap knife comparison might be the Kershaw OSO Sweet.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Eric Boss believe it most of my cuts come from deployment... I've never been cut messing with a blade like this.

[@ebosspt]

Advanced Knife Bro Law of averages in action. Time just fiddling with it vs. using it is probably pretty close in cuts proportionally. :)

[@maddogtroy28]

That's badass they gave you the mini grip . I'm Considering the bug out as my first over 100 dollar knife i'v gotten the manix 2 for 80 so iv been close but it's just so wide. I want the 940 but it's 70 to 100 more. i don't like the look of the grip what would you get if you could only chose one woild it wbwn be a bench made? We is making some nice hundo knives. weight doesn't matter to me I carry multiple knives everyday so 6 oz wouldnt even bother me.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

My fav Benchmade is the 940. That would be the one... the bugout is a good choice too

[@YesterdayMeetsToday]

Gratz on 15K!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks dude... and thanks for hanging around so long!

[@davidtate166]

I like 154cpm.the benchmade AFO 2 auto got it good stuff.

[@a29s12]

I know is probably a few years early for you...... But could you review the Kershaw knockout?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

So review it late- but not quite as late as usual?

[@a29s12]

Advanced Knife Bro haha...bingo!😂

[@ogenmatic]

Wow! I just went out and bought twenty of each of these three #Benchmade models because of your review of these three #Benchmade knives. You do a fine job of reviewing #Benchmade products & I really hope that you review plenty more #Benchmade knives in the very near future. I know that money can be tight at times & there's those annoying electric bills to pay but maybe #Benchmade can supply you with some #Benchmade knives in the future so you can do more #Benchmade knife reviews. PS: If they send you duplicates please pm me & I'll provide a mailing address for the spares.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+ogenmatic will do!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Also #benchmade

[@JuanCarrillo-ff5uw]

I dont have a mini grip but i love my regular grip man so exited i orderd my ace beam x80 provably be here tomorrow 😱

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It's a bright one!

[@bnwww]

Just picked up a Mini Griptilian and was struggling to understand the value vs my Leatherman C33X. After watching this and seeing the "thumb on spine" grip, suddenly I understood why it's called "Griptilian"! My only remaining issue is flickability, and hopefully that should be addressed with a tweak to the pivot. Thanks AKB!

[@davidtate166]

I got 2 griptillion? Very good .benchmade has improve them big time.

[@andrewkenny5889]

I think the pardue is also a great entry level benchmade.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

That's a good one too.

[@ekidwell1]

I like the longer knife reviews. I guess you had to make it shorter for most subscribers to enjoy. But that contradicts every adult movie I have seen. Maybe bringing in a run time section to the knife reviews would help but who knows.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Eric Kidwell I try to keep the videos length down a bit. Knife run times, I like it!

[@flythesky3000]

Bugout is my most carried knife in the collection. You get used to the plastic feel of the “grivery” handle but also grow to appreciate its grip. Large for its weight but so light that that you must be careful ... lest you forget it is in your pocket on laundry day.

[@joarflesja1516]

Great and fun video. I only got some cs and rat folder. And now i know that it will be a bugout next. Thanks for shereing from your new sub from Norway 🖐️ 😊

[@marklawrence855]

My bugout is always with me ,great review, hope benchmade send you more knives to review 😊

[@nottoosuckyreviews5211]

Ouch, that math is brutal! Don't do math, kids, not even once.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Not once, Dewey, not once.

[@nottoosuckyreviews5211]

You don't want no part of this shit!!

[@sputumtube]

Nine seconds in and I spat out my beer laughing. Totally unexpected and funny as fuck.. Lol ;)

[@tonyanguiano5551]

Love these videos. Very well made and funny.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks man!

[@mt_baldwin]

Why do you like benchmade? I've asked this a lot because to me benchmade seems super popular but I can't figure out why, they have numerous issues, for example almost every major reviewer has a vid with them commenting on quality control problems. The only answer I've ever received is that "if I don't like benchmade I'm unamerican."

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

It really comes down to nitpickyness. Ok blade centering isn't perfect? How does that affect real world functionality? Does it rub? Nope... or maybe it does? what else? Uneven edge grind sometimes? Does it still sharpen easy? Is it terrible or a few hundreds of a millimeter off? I dunno... I am not the picky, man jewelry perfectionist knife reviewer. Some flashlight reviewers also complain endlessly how the beam pattern looks on a white wall. You won't find that on this channel. I look for how it works functionaly... not tiny details that don't affect how I use the knife. Does the lock fail? Is it hard to deploy? How does it feel in my hand. Is it fun to fidget with? Ergonomics? Do those "QC" issues translate into how much I enjoy the knife? If there is a QC issue that hurts the knife's functionality I bring it up. If you're a person who prefers to stare at your blades instead of go outside and use them... I am probably not your preferred gear reviewer. I'm not referring to you specifically... just making a general statement. My Chris Reeve knife pretty perfect from a nitpicky visual aesthetic standpoint, but it's a boring old pocket knife. I have decent collection of Benchmades now. The griptilians aren't my favorite because I think the handles are sort of uncomfortable. Hopefully that explains my philosophy.

[@magnusjohansson2261]

Never change dude. Except if that change is for the better - like if you feel like posting more often it would be totally ok. Also, is there a X7r review in the near future?

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Probably 2-3 weeks off yet. I have it, but haven't even opened the box yet.

[@Outpost_76]

Always entertaining, awesome videos.

[@hectordejesus8718]

Grate vid. I have the bug and grip on org. Love them both.

[@stevebantersb]

Just kidding! I enjoy your reviews, straight to the point!

[@cgmislive]

Intro was my favorite part

[@mikereese15]

"Sort of around the same weightish." You're speaking my language bro. Excuse me, Advanced Knife Bro.

[@Eldofarmboy]

At least you admit you got paid to like the locks. Lol. Great video. I'm subbing. Love my Bugout and Mini Grip. I still need a full size grip

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

You know that was a joke right? I think you did. Bugout is pretty nice man, isn't it?

[@Eldofarmboy]

I knew it was a joke. I just thought it was funny the way you said it lol

[@legoutdeslames]

I like this slightly quirky humor but not too ostentatious, very English what.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks chap!

[@dougbulldog9947]

Now a MINI Bugout ohhh baby

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

Nothing like a good 'ol comparison. Agree with Beside the Dying Fire (is that your Indian name?) about the stump. It's a great stump. Would love to see some stump reviews if, you know, have any more.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Mitchell Delmar I would love to do a stump comparison soon... as soon as people send me a few more for review

[@cyclepath78]

Cool Ganzo!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Shhhhhhhhhh.....

[@ahmadjavedaj]

Awesome review :)

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Ahmad Javed thank you!

[@johnbowers9547]

I'm gonna miss that yard in the summertime.

[@hiramysumundowalky-talkytv7719]

ok i think you know resilence because you says to me that it is great!!! i hope the resilence will be awesome because i buy one and its coming dude!! ;)

[@SteveKluver]

You are lucky, to have 15,000+ of us! Thumbs up . . . check. Your subscribers, could literally fill up Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City Iowa. Next stop. KeyArena, Seattle, WA! Oh, and another great review by the way. On your puny knives : - ) #Whackit

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I know! Well... I would sell 15k tickets but only 15% would show up.

[@julianmcclintock4763]

I well dig your style man. Honest as shit! Keep that up captain :)

[@baileysollenberger3589]

make 3 butt jokes in your next review

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Bailey Sollenberger may have to be my next one after my next one, know what I mean?

[@baileysollenberger3589]

Advanced Knife Bro cant wait

[@DaveMaez]

I think if I begged enough, Benchmade might send me a broken Ganzo.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Ha! Hope you like the "G-Lock" chump!

[@thebusinessend1]

People love comparisons. i mean I owned all three so I dont care at all but. jokes are good! #comments!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Lemon Slush Loves Knives some people right?

[@johnfranks]

Shoulda got the 555HG... =/

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Beggars can't be choosers... ok maybe we should!

[@chadlampe4026]

You're beautiful and you deserve a complimentary Anthem. I once cut up a TV box for my mom with my Griptilian HD. And my wife carries my Contego on her walks and almost had to stab a pit bull running at her. Those are my two most interesting Benchmade stories.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I do need one! Although I never heard back from them after this review.

[@harveycamacho2247]

Benchmade is going the same as Harley motorcycle price increase to the point that no one can afford them. I think that Benchmade need a lower cost knive like Spyderco that has a lower cost to there high end knives. If they don’t they will be just like Harley that has price themselves out.

[@wyojohn5213]

Very good review. How ever when you mention a slow one handed deploy with spyderco, you lost me. With a flick of my thumb, index or middle finger, every spyderco ive ever owned instantly and effortlessly opens with a snap.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Please elaborate on which spydercos you own. I own about a dozen- and the enduras and delicas are not quick one handed flicks. Para Military 2 yep. Yojimbo 2, yep. efficient, yep. k2- yep. military, yep. Tenacious yep. However any of their lock backs have not been fast or quick- Comparatively.

[@minikuiotoko]

MORAAAA! You really need some finnish knives to review! (:

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I do! I'll keep an eye out for some mora.

[@minikuiotoko]

Mora is swedish, our (finnish) arch enemy :D

[@beaupoopoo7542]

Advanced Knife Bro I GET IT

[@hickok2227]

The Bugout is more Cookie Monster blue, than Grover blue.

[@Reallytallsocks]

"But what about the freak" What about the freak?

[@davidthompson04]

bad word right out the gate, i wasn't ready

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+David Thompson yeah... it's probably why Benchmade doesn't talk to me anymore

[@thechugdude]

4:10 That's what she said.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Hey-yo!

[@avihsnis]

subbed at 'and i'm still making these fking videos'

[@anodizedpanel9245]

More of a Cookie Monster blue, but then, you never claimed to be the Advanced Sesame Street Bro.

[@abnergaldos8695]

Great vid

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+abner galdos thanks!

[@benfelland]

I wonder who dislikes these videos.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+benjamin felland the internets finest

[@citystar87]

Bugout is the best to me

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Probably the most well rounded blade here.

[@larrymarsico4059]

Great review Bro!!@ ha, ha, ha!

[@davidday6736]

You make me laugh ALOT....but sharpening that big stick is the funniest thing you've ever done

[@Apex_grind562]

My mini grip is like a glock in the gun world. Nothing special but I know it will handle anything.

[@amuscarello]

You my friend are a funny dude. Great video.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Thanks man!

[@1722blackbart]

Open a can with a multi-tool! Woot!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

+Paul Google that was for you!

[@Ohm.Slice.]

I like how people blame you for cursing when they're watching you around their kids... BE A BETTER PARENT THEN AND WATCH YOUR KID AND QUIT WATCHING KNIFE REVIEWS WITH CURSES if you really care that much... Fucking people nowadays...you are responsible for your child, not the government, schools, or (why do I have to even say this) youtubers.. Grab some fucking headphones or watch it another time if it bothers you, you can't ask another person to change just so you don't have to be a responsible parent LMAO. Keep up the great fucking reviews and shit man I love them, your vid on the bug out sold me on it, I took a 2 hour trip yesterday to get the only bug out I could find within a 60mile radius(seriously this knife is sold out everywhere online an in B&M's all of them are waiting for new shipments). And i freaking love the bug out, I'll take it over grip or mini grip any day. The griptillian handles are just too thicc for me for edc. The bug out is a dream to carry though and the blade shape on it is so fucking functional (fucktional) ;)

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Yeah man... I dunno I’ve always made off color jokes or sworn. Most of my videos have PG-13 material in them.

[@dttenorio]

7:02 Hilarious

[@blizzbee]

It is sharp :)

[@13bravoredleg18]

GROVER BLUE!!!!

[@timothyfahlen2736]

I feel depressed.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Sorry to hear that. I’m not a psychiatrist, but I’m pretty sure posting a comment under a KZbin video won’t help.

[@jimlundrigan6192]

Funny cemetery

[@nickstanford2373]

"You're the freak" 💀

[@elvay6847]

A comment and a like AKB

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

That'll do!

[@bigpancho1247]

Ha love your videos

[@williambrown4304]

I had to baton that like button

[@mvogelmeier1]

Benchmade

[@jonathonread5639]

You should make more jokes with swearing

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Coming up soon!

[@flythesky3000]

Love your videos. Hate that you swear at the beginning. I don’t mind colorful words but I am fearful my young children will hear an unexpected F-Bomb. So sad. ApostleP and RevHiker here I come.

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

I’m not quite sure how to respond to these ever. Oh well- that’s why they have more subscribers I guess. Happy watching.

[@dbanyai]

Fuck you, I love you.

[@tomfury6276]

I’d Marry this dude if I wasn’t married to my stupid wife!

[@ТоварищЧе-я7й]

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