Benchmade Bugout 535 Long Term (1.5 year) Review-

[@chuckw5851]

Done with Benchmade. Thumbs down.

[@RevHiker]

You can send your benchmades to me. I'm not happy about it either, but the fact that the owners (not the company) gave some money to anti 2a politicians doesnt change the fact that the knives are good, and american made and sourced. Also, I'll guess you're writing your comment from either an apple, Microsoft, or samsung product, all of which have given 100s of thousands or millions to anti 2a politicians, which is the height of hypocrisy. If you're boycotting, at least be consistent and get rid of everything from China too... they are a communist anti gun regime. And as for the thumbs down... thanks👍 all interaction helps promote the video. Also, to *attempt* to punish a content creator for a company you dont like... wow. Sounds like a snowflake move to me.

[@flythesky3000]

RevHiker .....well said. It’s like giving a poor review to a convenience store because you don’t like the new flavor of potato chips. No fair mindedness.

[@don0giorgio]

Badbadbad, am i right?)) But seriously, not my cup of tea. IMO Griptilian is far more versatile and better

[@RevHiker]

@@flythesky3000 👍

[@prestonscott5367]

RevHiker, laying it out there! God bless! Good job brother, preach

[@joe_a_photo]

You have some of the best reviews. I love that you really use your knives. I can think of multiple KZbin reviewers who openly admit that they only really cut paper and cardboard. Then they talk about whether a knife is hard use or not. You can’t talk about hard use if you don’t do any hard use!

[@RevHiker]

Thanks!

[@mrronvent1122]

There's lots of talk about "Broken omega springs," but as far as I know, you are the first guy who actually broke one. Excellent, 'real world' review.

[@Al-ds3sw]

Great video, I love my Bugout,Benchmade is a great company with great knives.

[@RevHiker]

Thank you

[@ScottieG59]

I have all couple of the Bugouts. Though the stock scales are fine, I installed Flytanium G10 scales on one. I recommend leaving the screws slightly loose until you get the pivot back in place, as you will need the wiggle room . Also, make note of the orientation of the pivot flat side to get the D shaped pivot back in.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

A knife costing that much should not need all that fiddling or adjustments. Obviously overpriced.

[@ScottieG59]

@@SubUrbanNinja-EDC The extra effort is with the modifications; left stock, the Benchmade Bugout is fine.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

@@ScottieG59 I am sure Benchmade is a very fine product. But I think they are overpriced. I can see if they were using titanium frames and carbon fiber scales but what it looks like and the material....$160 is way too much for a entry level knife. The bugout should be priced at $80 max. $100 for upgraded scales and coatings.

[@booya6437]

@@SubUrbanNinja-EDC The Bugout could definitely be considered overpriced but I found mine on Bladehq for $100 so not too bad. Only thing I’ve done to it is replaced the crap stock springs with afternarket ones and haven’t had an issue since.

[@chimchu3232]

@@ScottieG59 right there with ya. Threw the g10 crossfade scales on it with a backspacer, and the knife is rock solid. Couldn't be happier with it, completely worth the money to me. Yeah, you could consider it overpriced for what it is, but find me another mid size pocket knife that weighs less than 2 ounces and holds up to hard use.

[@bjovel7238]

Just bought this knife because of your review. Thank you!

[@RevHiker]

Cool! Enjoy it!

[@SpikeXtreme]

living in the UK we don't usually push our knives to the extreme useage as yourselves,so all long term tests are very much appreciated !

[@shamitoson]

Nobody did in the US either, until KZbin came along! 😄

[@teatowel11]

I’ve taken mine on a lot of hiking and the blade size and shape is really good for food prep compared to other folding knives. So much knife for the light weight. Great for edc too and it is not intimidating to have around non knife/outdoorsy people.

[@RevHiker]

Absolutely 👍

[@111111111Tiger]

Good review...940s / 535 are great knives... I'm not done with BM. Everyone is entitled to support whatever works for them. Just because it is what I do doesn't make it WORNG. Thanks for the video!

[@nmda9578]

Great review! It's nice to see a review after some good hard use has been put in. Keep up the good work!

[@yoshishige7823]

Great review! I love my Bugout and 940-1!

[@roninair]

Good review and you mentioned omega springs ,new flashlights come with spare o rings ,Benchmade ,throw a couple in the box when you purchase a new Knife ,seems only right to me ,imo

[@chimchu3232]

Would go a long way if the included omega spring(s) and more body screws. I think they don't want to influence people to take their knives apart though, they would rather you send it back

[@ima4ster]

Good to see another video. I like my Bugout also. It has held up well. My only beef was with the price. Just felt like it was overpriced. Take care.

[@RevHiker]

Thanks👍 and yes, they would have sold a million if they kept it at or under 100

[@urielmartinez2161]

@@RevHiker Only reason I haven't bought it yet lol

[@rowanashby1155]

Love the bugout. So much tougher than it would seem to be too. It was actually your original review that tipped me to purchase one. So thank you man. Also, what kind of watch are you wearing there? It looks great.

[@robertm9848]

Hey buddy I know its 2 years later but I just came across your channel. Was wondering how I can find your video on the Ken's Onion sharpener I just got the same one and I'm having a hard time getting the tip as good as the rest of the knife. Thanks in advance and hope this message finds you well and in good health.

[@busansanai]

I've carried the Kershaw skyline for years so bugout seems very attractive. Nice blue color too.... but darn the price tag.... wish they have a budget friendly version...say, with AUS-8 instead, etc. y'know

[@NDeemz]

My bug out has gotten so gritty and the lock is so ridiculously stick even after I took it apart and cleaned it. So I decided to buy another one and low and behold it happened again with the new bugout

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Had the same issue with gritty opening. It was the back of the blade wearing into the titanium axis bar. Once it wore through the coating it's smooth as any other. I did email BM about it and they sent me a new axis bar if I need, but it figured itself out.

[@plus315]

Jerry rigging aircraft, ftw.

[@bladecollector7]

Glad you like it, I sold mine shortly after purchasing it. The bugout just wasn’t for me

[@shanelien]

Great review. After having it in my wishlist for a long time, I finally bought a Benchmade Bugout 535. Got it a few days ago and been carrying now. Great well made knife! Very impressed so far. I kind of forgot it was on my Amazon wishlist until the recent crap storm fueled by people who are all emotional about a silly Facebook post by a liberal city’s police and the political donations, blah, blah, blah. Nice to know from this video I should expect great performance in the future.

[@mytopicsopinions2840]

I’ve pounded mine with a rubber mallet and she’s held up well..

[@johnhill1646]

Love my bugout! Carry it almost everyday for the past year. Do you prefer the bugout or 940? Is it worth it to buy the 940 if I already have the bugout?

[@RevHiker]

My 940 is still my favorite, and for me it's worth having both because I take my 940 if I think things might get rough lol. They are both great, but the 940 feels pretty indestructible

[@johnhill1646]

RevHiker great! Thank you!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I have both. I carry my 940 mostly during the week for work and then use my Bugout on weekends/with sweats or shorts. You can't go wrong with either.

[@joetote3782]

Buy both different knifes

[@chimchu3232]

@@evictioncarpentry2628 yes. The bugout is perfect when you're wearing sweatpants/shorts because of the weight. You forget it's even there. I plan on getting the rat 1 as a beater work knife so I don't ruin the bugout, but honestly it's hard not to grab the bugout most days. I just like carrying it, it's my favorite knife

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

But is the flea market looking knife worth $160? Because that is what I have been seeing them run. Can you say price gorging?

[@andrewkeeton3627]

Do you personally prefer the 940 or the Bugout? I can’t make a decision. I “over use” knives sometimes as well

[@RevHiker]

I personally prefer the 940 over everything. Its the best EDC blade out there IMO. If you're torn between the two, grab the 940, esp since you tend to be rough. The bugout would be fine I'm sure, but the thicker steel and grind in the 940 gives some extra insurance

[@user-iz7zy7rx9t]

So bugout or 940? I can get a used 940-1 for the same price as a new bugout. I’m torn......

[@theTIVANshow]

A good knife is hard to find.

[@snakrut]

Repairing an airplane with a jackknife ? Like your reviews but maybe you should get a guest shot on "Why planes crash."

[@knifeaddict_2133]

At what degress do u sharpen ur knives????

[@samca671]

Should i get a plain edge or comb blade ?? Im so in between

[@chimchu3232]

Personally, I avoid serrations like the plague. I think they look terrible, and I've never needed them. Plus they make your knife harder to sharpen. But if they are useful to you, and you can deal with sharpening them, go for it. Just my 2 cents

[@jacksoncavaness3539]

Yo should do a crooked river year review

[@RevHiker]

I would if I still had mine! I sold them to buy a new rifle. They were so pretty I didnt use then as much... I was afraid to mark them up haha.. I have no doubt they would have held up though

[@carknelson5895]

I really like my Bugout for edc. Kinda want the green one also.

[@RevHiker]

The green/grey one looks great!

[@smkwhatsnext3411]

I was a fan of benchmade until I found out they don't support the second amendment which to me seems idiotic once guns are gone knives are next

[@RevHiker]

That's not really the case, but I know that's what is running around the interwebs these days. It was some of the employees/ owner of the company that donated. The company itself gave $0. I'm not a fan of all that happened,(at all) but it doesnt change the fact that it's an american company with high quality products and top notch warranty.

[@smkwhatsnext3411]

RevHiker thanks for the clarification, and I understand it would be almost impossible to boycott every company that doesn't agree with an individual's politics and I agree that benchmade puts out a quality product but at the same time I don't think you can separate the company from the owner same reason I had to dump Netflix the day I found out they put the obamas on the payroll jmho though have always enjoyed your channel and your conviction of standing for what you believe

[@RevHiker]

@@smkwhatsnext3411 and I appreciate your civility haha I have heard so many people flying off the handle about it. I totally respect your opinion on it, and if that is your conviction, stick with it. You have reason behind your decisions, and thats a rare thing these days. Like I said, Im very unhappy with their decisions and the owners choice of who they supported, but Im not ready to write them off yet, and I consider myself very pro 2a... I think any restrictions are an infringement, but if I swore off every company who donated or stumped for anti gun politicians, Im pretty sure I wouldnt own anything, and I would never go on youtube again haha. Thank you for your civil discourse. It is refreshing!

[@smkwhatsnext3411]

RevHiker I always try to have civility which us not to say my buttons can't be pushed but this is how things used to be done it's how things get accomplished rather than everyone flying off the handle and nothing gets accomplished it also may be because I'm an older guy too...haha.. have a blessed day

[@RevHiker]

@@smkwhatsnext3411 same here! I get mad, go blowing up wont help anything 👍 God bless

[@darinjenkins7954]

Ganzo.. 20$.. benchmade needs to chill with the priceing around the board