Benchmade Bailout - Is the Hype Real?

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[@WhispyWoods.]

I’m really not a folder guy but I love this bailout with the glass breaker. I always liked the look of the crooked river by Benchmade. Benchmade also makes this super operator close combat style knife with a ring at one end and short blade on the other. It’s just one piece of metal. Great video 👍

[@leakysfinkter5935]

....when I bought mine it was $212. It's gone up in price recently. I have quite a few Benchmades and this one is my favorite. If you're thinking about it just get one

[@matthewshannon6946]

@@leakysfinkter5935 The price is obscene, but the knife is SWEET!!!

[@matthewshannon6946]

The texture on this handle is unlike anything I've ever felt before...really great in the hand!

[@gladeshunter8796]

I’m steering clear of Benchmade until they layoff the Meth . Only reason I bought one recently is the tards at bass pro lost the sheath and box so it was discounted 40 % . Even then I still think I paid too much .

[@Ineedanewdong]

😂😂😂 I bought myself one for my birthday day that was the day after.

[@REDACTEDYOUTUBEACCOUNT]

Stop being a poor 🤡

[@Drewcooks24]

It’s an awesome knife. I had one but I sold it because I didn’t like the tanto but the scales are really nice.

[@motaman8074]

I like it lots more than the Bugout. Too expensive for me, though.

[@coldborecustoms6267]

Had one, the OG green model, but never could warm up to the green. Just picked up the 03 black scaled version, and I couldn't be happier. This is the version I have been waiting on. Benchmade does their M4 correctly, and it is an awesome steel. I live near the coast, and with very little maintenance, I have no issue with corrosion.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate the data points!

[@dn2610]

Awesome video! Bought this exact Bailout and also bought the original Bailout with the grivory scales which I swapped out for aluminum scales. Glad I bought it before the prices spiked and this is one of my on duty carry knives. The Bailout is light, concealable and love the tanto blade shape. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@5MinuteKnives]

No problem and thank you for tuning in!

[@steve-mpinc]

I have the Benchmade Shootout- OTF with Tanto blade. Being a OTF you can't carry it everywhere, but it's a fun feel- great feel.

[@delaney3722]

I love autos, so I have the Auto Triage that I carry when doing security, the Infidel, the SOCP dagger, and the Shootout for EDC….I love them all and really like the Lifesharp warranty….which also includes repairs if needed, spring tightening, etc.

[@Jake_Castro55]

Benchmade has always been my EDC go to. First the Griptilian for sentimental reasons, my dad got me in 2012 for my 16th birthday and lived in my truck until I lost it on the rogue river on a white water trip. Naturally the mini grip replaced it for a long time, now I’ve been running the Barrage for 2 years and looking for a slimmer longer bladed option. This is probably it!

[@toddsteele2141]

Check out the $600 price on the new titanium version. It's still m4 steel so that means they're literally charging $330 for titanium scales you could pick up for under $100.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Too much for my wallet... Kinda of why I never really got into Benchmade. That and Spyderco was taking all my money. 🤣

[@paulb322]

Yep - no doubt that titanium version is ridiculous . Some of their other knives are way out there with pricing , too - but at lease they give you something more - like Magnacut with the new Adamas . Thankfully I haven't seen too many of them ( titanium bailouts ) selling - so maybe the message will get back to Benchmade - maybe ... Getting back to the Bailout , I have one and use it just about everyday . So far - so good and the M4 is a quality steel . I paid a little less than $270 for mine , but anyone who argues that is too much $$ also - I can understand .

[@liamluciano6555]

Benchmade presidio 2 used to be so cheap at $120 and it was arguably their best model The price went up but I would still recommend it

[@sergemaster]

The bailout should have been the natural evolution of the CQC-7 if only Emerson would allow their 90's designs to progress and get with the 21st century..

[@bobinmontana777]

Have one, why I hang onto it I can’t say because it has some cons that cause it to live in its box instead of my pocket. Factory sharpening job on the tanto tip is wide and asymmetrical. The handle seems too narrow to be comfortable and the glass breaker has caught on things including my hand.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Good to know! Appreciate the feedback. 👍

[@appalachianadvrider]

Nice video. First one I've ever watched of yours and i subscribed. My first Benchmade is the mini Adamas, and I love that knife, but I purchased it on sale lol. I think the brand is way over priced so I generally don't even consider them. I did buy a Super Freak to review on my channel and it had a bunch of QC issues. I was very disappointed in the first one, but the replacement knife was perfect.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate ya! And thanks the data points. 👍

[@georgespicer907]

I'm the opposite, I'm hooked on Benchmade. I got like 5 Spyderco and I love them. But I don't want any more frn scales knives and I'm bored of flat G10 unless it's a premium steel like 15v and those sellout so fast. Then the really awesome Spyderco are $300-$500 anyway. With Benchmade I feel like they all look so different I just keep wanting to buy more. Spyderco is a better value for sure. Neither company is treating their magnacut to 64/65 which is annoying. But the super freek, green tagged out, and the green raghorn you gotta check out. Raghorn and tagged out are like freaking lazers. And Benchmade treats their m4 and cruwear between. 62 and 65 which is awesome. Maybe don't try Benchmade or you may be broke they are pricey.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate the data points!

[@solomonkane408]

I have the limited edition bailout that orange one love great slim easy carry , the first Benchmade I bought was the griptilian tanto version that knife took a beating doing drywall for two years. Get the griptilian it's affordable sheepsfoot is nice . If you like a bigger knife presidio 2 it's heavy but man that thing is a tank .

[@5MinuteKnives]

I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@plynch113]

Benchmade and spyderco are great knives. I love my bailout its a bugout on steroids. Light and thin and strong great steel and their lifesharp warranty is best in the business. Price is subjective and if a $200+ knife is spendy dont look at CRK or hinderer or medford!....cheers!

[@jagor27]

Looks great! To bad for the price. You can buy battery powerd drill with add-ons for that money.

[@5MinuteKnives]

lol right?

[@21_Cabbage_]

I appreciate you making this video, and it's a good video, but their entire line is overpriced.

[@skeetermartini]

I love me some m4 but I just can’t justify my poor ass buying a knife like this. It’s cool looking knife and I do love the design but I prefer spydercos.

[@5MinuteKnives]

💯

[@arthurvarady7258]

I have the Blue Grip and flat dark earth blade and the blade is really thin and has a very very slight twisted warp to the blade. Not really to thrilled with BM customer service at all and I blame the blade warp on it being incredibly to thin. I don’t have that issue with the Bugout . O Well….

[@5MinuteKnives]

Good to know!

[@robertamaral2349]

Have you ever experienced the lock on this and the bugout knife to be rather weak? I dig Benchmade knives, but the lock isn't strong enough in my opinion...bums me out. I wish it had a lock like the spyderco knives do. Anyways, have a great day and thanks for the video!

[@5MinuteKnives]

I've never experienced that but I believe you. My experience with Benchmade folders is fairly limited tbh. Thanks for watching!

[@robertamaral2349]

Thanks for your response! I'm hoping it was just a lemon I had. I dunno. I'd like to buy another because they're pretty sweet knives. Thanks again!@@5MinuteKnives

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@robertamaral2349 No problemo bud and let us know how the next one works out!

[@DavidSmith-qv6tg]

For me. The super freek.

[@RetirednbrokeinPa]

Ignore the naysayers. Save your nickels and dimes and purchase a Benchmade. If you have to have a tanto blade and aluminum scales this is THE KNIFE. If you can live with a drop point blade in S30 steel and high quality… but polymer scales take a look at the “Bugout”. The price is under $200. and the quality is there, too. Thin and lightweight.

[@5MinuteKnives]

Appreciate the data point!

[@bernielomax4702]

Wow a knife person who knows how to pronounce “tanto”.

[@5MinuteKnives]

@@bernielomax4702 I just learned. 🤣

[@firestarter8202]

Waaaaaay overpriced. And frankly a very vanilla, uninspired knife.

[@5MinuteKnives]

I totally agree with the overpriced aspect but once I got it in hand finally, there was definitely something to it. I loved how thin it was and the action was top-notch. I'm not buying one (due to the price), but I get why people do though.

[@michaell397]

It's a Tanto, Not a Tonto. GRRRRRR!!!!! If you are going to review knives, at least learn their names! KnifeMaker

[@5MinuteKnives]

I thought it was pronounced tainto. You're right though. I'll shut the channel down and cancel our sponsorships right away. I've failed you all...