Benchmade 810 Contego Test and Demonstration

Benchmade's Test Lab put the 810 Contego through a series of test.
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[@lylesmith5079]

This is the best knife from any manufacturer. Every detail is tops for me. I see no draw backs. Perfect !

[@Adam666...]

I would imagine Tracy can find wood most anywhere

[@dylancoetzee8902]

I’m dead

[@lylesmith5079]

The wood looked pressure treated which makes it really tough.

[@snakeplissken83]

And I am VERY glad that Tracy demonstrated the carbide glass breaker...

[@7minkeyman]

Love my Contego! Best test yet I think. Great job guys.

[@southernpeople1630]

I'm glad you still have all your hand parts after that demo

[@lylesmith6304]

I just bought one, it's going to be my constant companion.

[@Roach011]

Just want to say thank you to tracy. I appreciate you.

[@AdamasOldblade]

Huge Benchmade fan. I swore total loyalty to my 710 EDC, however after seeing this float around KZbin for so long I decided to order one today. I don't expect to be disappointed, this thing looks stellar.

[@survivalstuff2]

unbelievable how nice these knives are. they truly look worth the 300

[@junkwonlee8820]

I already bought this! can't wait to see it.

[@7duke77]

THE BLADE FAILED!!!!! (to break, lol) Awesome stuff guys, love these test vids. They really help showcase the great investment Benchmade knives are! Keep 'em coming!

[@Sonnys502]

Sold! I will be getting it can't wait to test it out.

[@danofiremano]

My local dealer has this knife and I fondled it a few days ago. After watching this video I'm going back to get it on payday!

[@danofiremano]

I bought this blade a couple days later from my original comment and have to say it's one of my favorite outdoor use folders. It will replace my Spyderco PM2 for camping when I'm not fishing for sure! I did however swap the deep carry clip with my 940, because I wanted better access to the Contego in case I need to cut a pack strap in an emergency and I can't get to my neck knife. Also the 940 is freaking awesome as a deep carry EDC! Thanks Benchmade.

[@murrayannandale]

I am actually also thinking of getting it on my pay day! Are you happy with it so far? I am just worried that the scales are a bit rough. I do work in construction so I am not too phased about it though.

[@signman1937]

great test folks, looks like it does everything, including food prep well.

[@johnl198210]

Keep it up Benchmade you guys are the best love your blades!!!!!

[@TheHairOfElendil]

*It's so awesome you have Guy Fierie testing all your blades...* 👍👍

[@jackkoos6245]

What a gorgeous blade

[@CuffDeep]

I love you Tracy and I really like my 810 Contego.

[@teejsaysulkowski]

I bought this knife with my tax return money. I freaking love it.

[@MrTkrahlin]

Why do you give the gummint your money to hold for a whole year INTEREST FREE? You could have bought the knife any time you wanted if you would had just adjusted your withholding. js

[@bloodydishtowel]

Tim Krahling Sr Shut the hell up. He's talking about how he bought something he loves and not once did he ask for your bloated opinion

[@teejsaysulkowski]

Tim Krahling Sr Easy there, tiger.

[@teejsaysulkowski]

bloodydishtowel In front of an ISIS tv crew for the world to see.

[@JeeniusGaming]

i really would love to see the "little brother", the 950 rift, doing this test

[@C-NoteMac]

These comments are fukn GOLD!😂

[@ynotjf]

BM, Thank You for the destructive testing but I am having trouble understanding lock & stop pin strength in inch pounds? What does that mean in the real world terms; will it hold the weight of a person? The video showed the stop pin failing at 1400ish inch pounds so does that mean it held 1400 pounds of force applied and then deflected 6/10th of a inch?

[@Relsek1]

This is really late, but in case you're still interested the reading is in torque. This means 1400 pounds applied 1 inch away from the pivot will break it. This is the same as 700 lbs 2 inches away or 350 lbs 4 inches away from the pivot.

[@Kaheedran]

I have 1, and I freaking LOVE it, best knife I have ever owned, bar none.

[@BenchmadeKnifeCompany]

We're so glad to hear that!

[@colegraves1030]

can yall test the crooked river?? pls

[@The4cp]

Getting one very soon!

[@AlikKra]

Thanks, for excellent video, a great knife! ! !

[@mattchristiani]

I have 2 of them and truely feel this is Benchmade most under rated knives. The steel is tuff, the carry is slim, whats not to love.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

I need to see Tracy breaking more glass with that same top on

[@DEADWINTER]

This knife is a beast! I use mine at work everyday.

[@mateo3055]

Good that knife is on my list to buy now good job

[@maritimespook]

Sweet,Blade and Tracey lol,great job guys!!

[@GreendayCI]

Zero tolerance 0350 vs benchmade contego 810 which should I get

[@leecasseday4424]

The contego is probably the closest to similarity to the 950 rift, but you don't have a video testing that. Is that in the works?

[@FDE_Doom_Girl]

The closest thing to having a lightsaber in edc form. Definitely getting one

[@hunterycustom]

Cool stuff guys. You've got my business!

[@BenrokEarth]

Awesome knife likewise stringent test.

[@dryak25]

Do you sharpen the blade in between cutting items?

[@KatotownUSA]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@zleggitt1989]

+dryak25 probably not. m4 is pretty amazing in its edge holding capabilities

[@LCO213]

At of all the knives I own the Benchmade 810 is the easiest to open and close while wearing gloves, which is the reason I edc this sweet knife...I need leather gloves for work. While wearing gloves the 810 is easier to open and close than my Spyderco paramilitary 2, and easier than my Hogue EX-01. So easy in fact that my deployment isn't slowed whatsoever when compared to no gloves. The lock makes it very easy to close with gloved hands as well. I haven't had to sharpen it yet either. Really great knife.

[@Prometheus1111]

was the knife resharpened between segments or did it have the same edge through all the cut tests? also i must say i am impressed at how tough that blade is. it makes me glad i have an 810 contego in my pocket.

[@JacobMcandles]

I love my Contego, only saddens me I can't afford a few dozen of them. :D

[@696tyler]

It would be great to see the benchmade 581 put through these test.

[@dontevencurr453]

Can you do one on the bedlam please?

[@TheMultisportGeek]

Yes I concur. More Tracy please.

[@kwarnisplayer]

Who makes that wrist gauntlet? Thanks.

[@CoonassJedi]

I would say probably the same edge. M4 is the most wear resistant steel benchmade uses and they harden it properly too. I love my 810 also and M4 is an awesome steel.

[@thrashTele]

Is that the first blade tip to not break? These are great tests to see. I am waiting on my first custom 550 grip. And these vids make me want to order others. Great job I prefered the glass break test though,lol.

[@user-wx3bt7od2o]

Hi! I want to advance Sorry for the spelling (. Wanted to ask - with such a strong corrugated lining on the handle when the power operation is not will there be a negative feeling in the palm of your hand?

[@saber620]

the 810 is one of my favorite Benchmade knives. Ranks up there with my 710 and 615 as an EDC. I'd love to see an 815 package at some point. yes I know about the Rift but I think the handle on the Contego is much better.

[@ChrottosNorway]

Contemplating buying the 810 for the sole purpose of cutting celery. So satisfying.

[@kwarnisplayer]

I just ordered a Contego. :-)

[@lionheart3142]

Should do a wood chopping test and what not with the 950 rift

[@a661992]

Mine which is a day old has vertical blade play.. Maybe not noticed when purchased.. Read this is within specs? To have blade play?

[@WarrenSL]

Not to my knowledge.

[@Treemaster16]

What glass breaker?

[@weirdpringleschip]

Am I the only one that watches this because I like the sound it makes when it cuts?

[@Prometheus1111]

possibly. either way it does have good edge retention. in fact some of the best as far as i've tested personally.

[@stevenwagner9205]

I can't wait to buy this knife! And if Tracy is looking for some more ridiculously stout wood I can help her out for a discount on my new Contego ;-)

[@Kris_Stiletto]

I like... Sweet Axis-Lock Benchmade Folder... :)

[@TheBeefdog99]

I love how you guys use the word liberatwd

[@BIGEARL240]

benchmade is actually making industrial sushi, not testing the knife.

[@michaelfuglie8865]

What does it mean if on the blade of my 810 Contego it says M4 and not CPM-4. It's not a fake is it?

[@bluedpr]

Mine does too. I was thinking the same thing. But it's real. I called customer service about it

[@jjdiy]

wow, i'm buying one

[@taylorzx3]

you guys should do these tests on an osborne 940!

[@EdSaenzDrums]

What a knife!

[@mwb78]

You can get them for around 140 from cutlery shoppe using the nutnfancy and bm25 codes.

[@adamk3588]

LOL "I don't know where Tracy found this ridiculously stout piece of wood".

[@Sharpbevel]

I love this knife but the stock was so thick that I hav to sharpen it 4 different times before it would slice paper.

[@younggun62369]

How much is it

[@chef_nick3022]

Tracy's got all the boys hot and ready 😂

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Man that knife held an edge 👍🏻😀

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

m4 is a brutal steel, hard and tough💪

[@zackthebongripper7274]

More Tracy and knives demos.

[@thecapitalcrime0107]

Ive found cutting through styrofoam is a great for testing edge sharpness and consistency. It should go through clean without any flaking of the styrofoam

[@kubitron]

More Tracy please :D

[@picax8398]

Those stress tests while informative, hurt me as an owner of an 810

[@ryanthatoneguy5797]

I wish i could have gotten one

[@theangryYouTube]

Any knife designed by Warren Osborne is a great knife.

[@TheMrjogas]

Can I get all knifes after test :)

[@AdamasOldblade]

Okay I truly love my Contego, but there is no way in utter hell mine has ever stood up to banging on a 2 x 4 and then could shave hair right after. I can get my knives so painfully sharp that they can do hanging hair cut tests just fine, but then of course the edge is extremely thin and will flatten out quickly at harder tasks. Basically I'm wondering what method of sharpening Benchmade does to their knives before filming these videos (I know that as of writing this comment this video is years old).

[@smothyism]

Sold

[@schizm101]

Thank Tracy for 2:22

[@cryptonymus]

Great EDC. Although I like the glass break test at 2:22 the best.

[@ownermade]

why didn't you make a continuous video ? what with all the pauses between tests .. maybe you sharpened it between the tests

[@meat2dawad]

Bring back the Contego, Sequel, and Anthem please!

[@ryanmiller8459]

Why is your left hand shaking so much? Scared of the blade?

[@BIGEARL240]

man, those tomatoes and cucumbers look weird...

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

You need to cut some meat-filled gloves, a la Lynn Thompson ! :-) Love my Contego !

[@InexorableOne]

I bought this Knife at the Crossroads of the west I think. I didn't pay attention to the model. It actually took me awhile to find this one, when I saw the shape and the metal was CPM M4 I realized THIS IS IT!! Opens and close beautifully, cuts like crazy. It's a fantastic pocket knife that will do most anything and probably allot more than I have already tried. But seriously those tests make me squirm....EeESh stop doing that....It's not made for that!!

[@murrayannandale]

I had to rewind about 10 times to actually see the glass break...

[@colbyc.6698]

Just needed cream cheese for the celery

[@MrGunman11]

Fuck it, I'm sold...take my money.

[@AntonSemionov]

DAMN!!! Not many knives can handle a stick of celery. Dis be a good knife fo shizzle.

[@bassline8154]

tracy has a set of knockers on her, dont she lol

[@CliffStamp]

Watch the video carefully, most of the cutting it done through the tip, the shaving is done near the base of the blade. That being said, there isn't a lot of material cut and much of it isn't abrasive at all.

[@enemjke]

Tracy you're awesome! Why don't you make video for your own, i mean, for once at least?

[@JD-hs7ib]

So Basically ya'll cut a fixed knife in half and slapped a Ford F-450 truck door hinge on it !!! That's sounds reasonable to me.

[@juan-carlostome7127]

Just bought a auto,black adamas

[@deadpoollee9497]

More glass breaking please

[@theangryYouTube]

I own the first production #13 of 1000

[@trevordelarosa3599]

Oh would you look at that. The only benchmade I'd ever pay for

[@picax8398]

Trevor De La Rosa what about any of the 940's?

[@MrMatthew7000]

BEST TACTICAL KNIFE EVER. 4 INCH M390 FIXED PLEASE...

[@MrMatthew7000]

CONTEGO

[@baronektran]

god my knife is so dull now