Benchmade Bailout review...

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[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for your take on it brother!! Great intro of course!!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Thanks brother! Of course only my opinion but I'm just dumbfounded by the soft heat treat.

[@BigRedEDC]

@@BlueCollarSurvival Yeah that is a little surprising.

[@beeferbaron]

Dude! Thank you for being so honest!! It’s about time ! I agree with everything you said man 💪👊

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I call them like I see them. It's just my opinion but everything about this knife just rubs me the wrong way. Thanks Beefer🤛🍻

[@paul_schuette]

All very valid points. I agree that it seems like a bit of an odd combination. At first glance, I thought it might be a Benchmade for me. Glad you did this review and possibly saved me some money.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

yeah the concept of the knife and material choices just didn't quite make sense to me being a 2oz folder. I honestly think they should run with the bugout out like the Griptilian with different sizes and blade variations. Thanks Paul I appreciate it brother

[@zachstuff]

Loved to hear your review on this knife and your intro was great!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

You know I had to have fun with it lol. We need to ask Benchmade for a tanto bugout and a larger bugout. Major sales in those two suggestions. Thanks Zach🤛

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Even better would be a Wharncliff Bugout!

[@zachstuff]

Blue Collar Survival Right on I will definitely put in the good word and ideas! I would buy those!

[@zachstuff]

Blue Collar Survival a wharncliff would be a fun one!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I just know from what I've gathered from people that those would be a hit. The bugout is amazing and they should run with it some.

[@kevink.2719]

Thanks for the review 👍

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Anytime Kevin! I do what I do and that's all that I can do brother

[@davidcontreraz8083]

Just picked up the cpm m4 and aluminum scaled version....much,much better....

[@inthepocket7405]

Hold my beer.... hahahaha great stuff man👍 I have absolutely no desire to pick one of these up, and you nailed every point a reason why I won’t. Thanks for another great review, as always🤘

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I had to get my little nod to Steve there. Yeah I can't wrap my head around this knife at all. The concept makes zero sense to me but people will still be eating out of Benchmade hand with it. Thanks Kenny I appreciate it brother

[@radwayb]

I agree 110%. Such an oddball. Have no idea what they were thinking up there when I Engineers came up with this one. I agree why don't they throw that blade Steel on the Griptilian ? Great review. You do you! You give us your opinion on it don't worry about how anyone feels that's why we watch because we like to hear what you have to say and what you think about it!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I'm one of the first negative reviews on this knife. The concept just baffles me lol. I would love to see a Contego in 3v if properly heat treated. You guys keep watching and I'll keep putting them out there. Thanks Brian

[@kakashi1234777]

I owne it and an really enjoying as a edc. Saving up for the aluminum scale with m4 version. I agree with you on the steel but I’m not doing anything crazy.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I was really stoked when I heard they were doing a M4 version.

[@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744]

For the guy's not "into" tanto tips, get a clue.... Anywhore my brother is SF and back for good (thank God.) 7 tours!! I bought him a tops/buck csar-t. Yeah folder to the tough guy youtubers that can't get over (folder and tactical) in one sentence. He had it his last 2 year's and used the hell out of it. Looks brand new still. I don't believe this knife would've made it one week with him! Good review. God bless!!!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

He would've trashed this knife in days. I don't mind tactical and folder in one sentence but not tactical folder at 2 ounces. Glad your bro is home for good. I understand the military life, my dad served for over 20 years. But I'll probably never be a tanto guy lol. Thanks Gianna

[@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744]

@@BlueCollarSurvival Thank you sir. Geez 2 ounces? Ugh!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Yeah bro only 2 oz and the 3v is only at a 56 HRC. Pretty much $150 piece of garbage in my opinion.

[@veganlifestyleloveanimals1744]

@@BlueCollarSurvival Well, I will be looking for a better edc knife for him now that he's home and this knife is most definitely not a consideration!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Spyderco Manix 2 in M4, just my recommendation. I've been loving mine a lot lately.

[@glockgaston2922]

Thanks for the honest review!! I’ve never liked a tanto blade myself!! Hold my beer 😂😂!!! Thanks for sharing brother!!!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I'm not a fan of tantos either. Everything about this knife just screamed wrong to me LOL. Thanks brother oh yeah hold my beer🤣🤣🤣

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Really awesome knife!!! :D

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Thanks Amos!!!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

@@BlueCollarSurvival np😄👌

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I've got two 535s...I don't mind the 537, not a tanto fan so I won't get one. The bugouts damn near perfect for EDC. They should have just started making more varients of it or added it to their custom shop instead of whatever the bailout is trying to do. Budget bugout in D2, mid range S30V, and then add a M390/20CV blade and different handle materials. They would sell like hot cakes all over again!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

That was my thinking as well. Why not just build on a successful model like the bugout. They make variations of the Griptilian and they sell like hot cakes. I'm with you completely on this one. Thanks brother!

[@rickkerans8485]

Really liked the review. Great intro. I didn't realise it was 3V. Hope that Rockwell was a fluke. 3V I have on some hard use Lt. Wright fixed blades. Woodland was do hard work with it. Definately baton at least. But got to say I agree was surprised by price. However I love knifes. Stay safe and your blades sharp.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I think Benchmade said the Rockwell was 57 for some reason. 58-60HRC on a fixed blade hell yes! I'll stick to my Bugout. Thanks Rick

[@JoshWallace]

I have a bugout and a bailout. I'm a fan of both. Not necessarily a fanboy I guess because I always like to watch everyone's take on different things. Nice video. Most people I've watched are fans like me so I like seeing the other side. 👍

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

that's the beauty of collecting things is everybody has their own preferences. unfortunately every now and then you get the people that don't agree with your opinion and want to bash you for it. To each its own I always say, if you love it use it. Thanks Josh

[@unclecow]

hey man great review jack farm boy sent me subbed ya

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

right on brother Jack is an awesome dude! Well definitely hope to hear from you in the future and welcome to the BCS Army brother!

[@Tankman333]

great review i never liked this nife and watched most all the reviews out there but you have the balls to tell it like it is yeah real great review thanks BCS

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Just my opinion but I don't like to sugarcoat things. the main people I care about are my viewers who are going to spend their money on that product. Thanks brother I appreciate it 👍

[@Outpost_76]

The hump for the stop pin killed this one for me as soon as I saw the release for it.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I'll tell you what Gerald it is not comfortable when you're sitting there trying to cut with it. I hate when you've got finger ramps on the scales at force you to use the finger ramp basically.

[@Outpost_76]

@@BlueCollarSurvival I completely agree

[@dlby3]

Yeah they got me. I love my bugout so I wanted to try this knife out. I like that it's a little bigger than the bugout because I have larger hands and I like tanto blades. I'm pretty disappointed about the HRC. Good video and I subbed to ya. I look forward to more videos. 👊

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I honestly think they should just make different variations of the bug out instead of this one. They did it with a Griptilian there's several variations of it. Just the overall design of this knife is just baffling for me just do two materials. Well thanks brother welcome to the BCS Army hope to hear from you in the future 👍

[@dlby3]

@@BlueCollarSurvival yeah I doubt I'll buy another benchmade after this. I knew they had quality control issues but this is ridiculous and then say they did it intentionally so it's easier to sharpen? I see benchmade losing bunch of sales over this.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Yeah I'm actually interested to see what benchmades quarterly sells were after dropping the bailout

[@rodneypearson6986]

Thanks for your honest opinion. Drop point fan boy here LOL 😜

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I'm with you there Rodney I'm a drop point fan as well. I'd really like to see a wharncliff version of the bug out or even this. If they decide to make this an s30v. Thanks Rodney

[@oldfool2635]

I have the Bugout, but mine was garbage upon receipt and had to be serviced immediately. Appears to be ok now. This one seems like a marketing ploy to make money on the Bugouts popularity. I agree with your view. Thanks, Furbs.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

that's exactly what it is they're going to run with a bigger version of the bug out basically with more expensive steel and a higher price tag. when they could just make a larger version of the bug out with different blade options and they would still make tons of money with less of a markup and price. Thanks brother I appreciate it

[@misterbaker9728]

Check out the new native chief it’s 155$ g10 4inch blade

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

that definitely sounds more like something I'd actually want to spend $150 on. I'll have to check that out. Thanks Matt I appreciate it brother

[@rhino5419]

Hi. I'm not a benchmade owner, way above my price range. So i can't compare or comment about the quality. I will say this. I really like the look of the tanto blade style, from japanese traditionals to modern modified tantos. However, i do not own any because i have yet to find a use in an edc situation. I can see their tactical value but not in edc. I am always willing to learn of course. Good health and stay safe.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

it's funny you say that about the Tanto because that's the exact same reason that I don't like them. but I just could not get into this knife so it's one that will not be in my collection but I'm sure they'll sell many. Thanks brother

[@caglesknives2877]

You just saved me some cash!!!!

[@waldkauz7895]

Thanks for that Review. In every Video you only get the statistics about that knife like there is low hrc and stuff. But is there a long time edc review if that really results in that bad edge retention? I mean i wouldnt buy that knife for hard use but i least expect that i can break Down boxes at the shop a day without resharpening it. Till now it sounds like a aus 8 or something:D. Just ask because i really like the looks of it.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

It does have a really appealing look I know but no honesty with the HRC the way it is for everyday carry such as breaking down boxes and stuff like that it's probably comparable to 8Cr13MoV. Don't know why Benchmade just didn't stick with the s30v on this one. Thanks brother

[@waldkauz7895]

@@BlueCollarSurvival thanks for your answer i dont buy it then. maybe they Bring another Version with Different steel. Till then i Stick to my griptilian tanto in 154 cm :D Greetings from Germany

[@thevoyer2002]

Good vid, thanks. Dont like that knife either. Not a tanto man. Plus, I prefer full tang fixed blades.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Solid 3V on a full tang fixed blade would be a dream. Soft 3V on a 2 ounce folder, womp womp womp... They missed the mark on this one in my opinion.

[@thevoyer2002]

@@BlueCollarSurvival , yep, definitely. But , as you said...to each their own.

[@ATherapeuticEdge]

I have a few Benchmades and I like them, but this new "lightweight" leaves me cold. The idea of a "hard use, tactical, lightweight" knife makes zero sense. Thanks for putting what I've been thinking into words, and for the excellent review!

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

and the bad thing is their marketing is playing it like it's some kind of hard use tactical military knife. unfortunately a lot of people will eat into that marketing ploys and I guess if you fall for it then it's your fault that you waste your money. Hopefully in the future will decide to make it 3v fixed blade or something like that more fitting. Thanks Peter I appreciate it brother

[@Eldofarmboy]

Well hell. I'm getting a lot of viewer requests to see this one go through the same test I put the Bugout through. Looking like I'll have to do it. I wonder if I can talk Benchmade into sending one over for me to beat the F@#$ out of. Lol

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

It wouldn't fair nearly as well as the bugout

[@esquireknifetool8967]

I like this knife as a Bugout alternative, but I am not really a huge Bugout fan anyways, I prefer the Griptilian. 3V was a strange choice for BM, especially since, as you noted, there us no f'ing way you can truly abuse this knife and not break a scale 2 seconds in. 3V for a fixed blade, like where you might use 1095? Ok. Would it have been better to do a Bugout, Mini-Bugout, like all of there other series...probably.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

absolutely, if they made variations of the bug out they would be huge sellers. and I see where they were going with this knife but just don't understand some of the material choices. And like you said 3v is a great fixed blade steel but you can abused a fixed blade a lot better than a 2oz folder. Thanks brother I appreciate it

[@stevegareau123]

👍👍

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Thanks Steve! I appreciate it brother👍👍

[@marshalllaw123]

I'd like it, but not with those scales. With a set of aluminum or even g10 scales I'd be on board though.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I imagine Benchmade will come out with some other type of version for it. Either that or people are going to jump all over custom scales it's just a song.

[@marshalllaw123]

Blue Collar Survival yeah the aftermarket is gonna be all over it just like the Bugout. It'll be interesting to see!

[@dmsparacording7983]

I absolutely adore the Rit Dye'd scales on that Griptilian! It improves the overall look. Disagree? Come at me, Bro! ;-)

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I agree, I love the way that burgundy turned out. Come at me bro🤣 I couldn't help myself. Thanks Donovan

[@growl2088]

I could not agree more with you on this one. I just dont get what they where going for with that design.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

yeah I just couldn't understand what they were trying to go with with a 2oz folder with 3v steel on it it's not like I'm going to pry open shipping crates with it. But I'm sure Benchmade will still make a pretty penny off this knife because it's basically consider the bigger version of the bug out. Thanks brother I appreciate it

[@guncotton1950]

here in Canada i can buy a cold steel recon folder with a 4 inch blade for 60 bucks less than that with g10 instead of plastic a solid lock that will wear forever and a much better build and being that fidget factor is not a consideration for me why in the world would i even buy a benchmade at all ? The average price for a benchmade here ( nothing fancy ) is double that of the cold steel recon folder as are spydercos == what a rippoff

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I just can't wrap my head around this concept. There is no reason for this steel on this knife. 3V on a fixed blade, yes please but not on a 2 ounce folder. I can't ever see myself owning this knife. They act like we're gonna pry open shipping crates with this🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffcon123]

I dig your videos.. reminds me of myself.. I just give my honest opinion.. don’t care what any fuckstick says lol...

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I'm not gonna sugarcoat anything. I know I'd want an honest opinion before I make a decision on a purchase. The companies may not like it but they're not who I do this for. Thanks brother

[@seanlohr8855]

Thank you I thought it was s30v. I will not buy now so disappoints. Love the company but damn.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I was quite disappointed with this one. Like you I love BM knives but this was a clear miss.

[@seanlohr8855]

Do you recommend the freak. I would like a bigger blade big hands .

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Yes! Probably my favourite Benchmade I've ever used. I would highly recommend it and it's in M4 steel which is amazing.

[@seanlohr8855]

You are awesome

[@maxguitarhero]

Atomedge_Sharpening here. This knife is kind of a cash grab. Sure they put thought into...the MARKETING. They rested assured fanboys of steel names would buy the knife and rested on the old adage of steels like 5160 (Harder is more prone to break, softer is toughness) which is the most general thing even the most ignorant person who plays with knives "knows". Unfortunately it's 2019 and higher alloy steels and really...even basic steels are coming out showing they can be plenty strong, plenty tough at high hardness... We're learning it just takes more care, time, effort... money. It cuts into their profits. Their excuse for hardening the steel to 56-57 with an admitted variance of 1HRC being standard protocol in their QC is a slap in the face to people who are smart enough to look up the CPM 3v datasheets the manufacturers supply freely online recommending the hardness be 60-62 for it's optimal properties to shine. None of this mentions the HRC was measured at the pivot area... They still had to go through a grinding process so the edge could be even softer. I wouldn't be surprised if knife companies tried to lie outright about how toughness and hardness actually work in response to this.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

You've nailed it on the head. It's sad that people still eat into these companies marketing schemes. The testing and spreadsheet David and others are putting together is really starting to catch people's eyes and for good reason. I'm hoping with a lot of us exposing these companies flaws that the companies will step up. Wishful thinking likely but here's to thinking positive🍻 Thanks brother!

[@JadeSchafer]

This knife just doesn't make sense to me, Gonna stick to my Griptilian.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

doesn't make sense to me either and I'm with you I'll stick to my Griptilian oh yeah and my bugout. Thanks Jade

[@mississippiknifenut4312]

I'm not interested in any benchmades. Fuck em. Im a "spyderco nut hugger" anyways lol

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

I'm probably definitely more of a Spyderco fan as well. but when I do my Spyderco review I'll probably do the same Fanboy intro as I did at the Benchmade LOL. Thanks brother I appreciate it

[@glalih]

I came here to see will it cut cheese and toilet paper.

[@BlueCollarSurvival]

Not without the edge rolling bwahahaha

[@gregwalker4236]

ok, we have come to accept reviews that are negative, but, but pretending you are an engineer (while admitting you are not) leaves me cold--and it's not just you--all kinds of "experts" in the following comments indicate there are so fucking many wannabees-keyboard ninjas-out there--boggles the mind.