Benchmade Contego Folder Review

[@rolandkovacs6716]

Been carrying and using mine for about 5 years. The aggressive grip was my first attraction. When I first took it out of the box and started playing with it, cut myself 3 times without realizing it. Sharp as a razor. Love this bad boy.

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Great review. Now I gotta get into an M4 steel knife!

[@Cr0cket20]

***** I think you'll like the M4 steel.

[@joerossa1112]

***** Yes, yes you do my friend.

[@abc456f]

I have the knifeworks contego..m390..blue and black g10. Great knife. I disassembled it, cleaned it and oiled, adjusted the pivot and now the blade completely drops shut without any wrist flick at all.

[@Lonewolfmike]

I own a Knifeworks Contego, too, and it is just awesome.

[@kyuma401]

That's amazing. Found this knife from the benchmade website and it had amazing reviews and you've prooved it. It's strong as! Great video, gave it a like!

[@superfly2201]

Love the Contego! The aggressive scales and traction make this blade. Have had decent luck with edge retention and whatever coating is on the blade is holding up. Would recommend this knife any day.

[@555Gear]

M4 is a complete beast, need to pick up a Contego!

[@daysiahoonani]

I have a Benchmade stryker full auto combo edge tanto. I have been very pleased with the quality of the knife. Keep up the good work Crocket

[@kuneefay]

It had been on my wish list since its release and thanks to an awesome brother received one last Christmas. After several months of edcing I have really enjoyed it. The pivot screw needed a bit of loctite and adjusting but other than that I've had great service out of the m4 and have done a good amount of thumping on it. If you are using gloves a lot at work and edc this the traction plan is ideal, if not some 5-600 grit sand paper will take care of those edges. I've got large size hands and haven't had ergo issues. Great little review crocket

[@Cr0cket20]

kuneefay Now that you mention it I think I had to slightly adjust the pivot on mine as well. If so it was no big deal. Thanks for watching.

[@johnrycroft4855]

Great video review ! I've had mine since they were first released, I'm glad I bought it. It's a real workhorse! Having this knife lead me to other Benchmade M4 knives. I think they do the heat treat right with this steel. Thanks for testing this blade, it confirms my opinion.

[@TheExpandingLibrary]

If you round the corners, a half-round file worked great for me. Love mine! Great vid

[@danofiremano]

I bought this knife a day or so after my first comment on this video and have been using the hell out of it at home and when I'm out backpacking/ hiking in the hills. I didn't want to wait to get the black blade so settled for the plain coated and I know what you're talking about where it looks like the blade has hardly any use! I'm really thinking about getting the fixed version now. About the Ergo's, I just hit the edges with a medium grit sanding sponge and they're fine, but then again I have Manly Firefighter Hands (hehe).

[@Cr0cket20]

Nice. Glad you're enjoying the blade. Definitely a good one in my book.

[@RichAllfieldnohit]

Been eyeing the BM North Fork lately. Never owned a Benchmade before, that Contego looks huge. I've been wondering about the new steels coming out, thanks for giving us a look.

[@Cr0cket20]

Thanks for watching. I'll have to take a look at that North Fork.

[@ShootingUtah]

I own this knife with the grey colored blade which actually is coated but appears to look like uncoated steel. I LOVE IT! It is a bigger knife but for the size i think it's fairly light and easy to carry. The grip amd traction is awesome. You're not going to slip on this knife. The ergos to me are good. The sharp edges only seem to bother me when it's in my pocket and i have to reach past it to grab my keys or something out of my pocket, in that case it's rough on the hand. The biggest and best thing with this knife is i actually feel like i could seriously defend myself with it. And even intimidate someone who might be threatening. It's large enough and looks bad enough to do that probably. Anyways thought I'd share my thoughts.

[@Cr0cket20]

bryan edman Thanks for the thoughts. When I get around to it will eventually knock down the edges of the handle scales. Not too bad though or I guess would have done it a long time ago.

[@joerossa1112]

Crocket, your review is spot on! I own this knife and I would say that I agree with you in every respect. I love the steel. It holds an edge great. I do feel like people knock on it a little too hard for the ergos. I didnt think I would like the knife at first and ended up falling in love with it.

[@Cr0cket20]

***** I find it keeps finding it's way back in my pocket often for the edc rotation. A fun one to play with for sure.

[@joecardon7077]

I like larger knives too. Especially a good sized defensive knife. My friend bought one with me and now he is wanting to buy a second because he likes it so much.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Crocket, you're one of the few reviewers that can make me want a Benchmade folder. Even with the negatives in ergos that you mention. Maybe it was the footage of the windshields?

[@Cr0cket20]

The windshield was fun. I had my kids with me too and let them have a couple whacks at it.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Now thats a good Dad. The family the extricates together stays together! I was a firefighter/EMT most of my adult life and laminated windshields are great learning materials since the glass doesn't shatter/fly like the tempered glass. Occasionally we'd bust out the hacksaw instead of the sawzall and take a top off. hacksaws buzz right through front windshields.

[@danofiremano]

My local BM Dealer has the "Satin" version and I was checking it out a few days ago. I'm thinking I might get it even if they can't get the Black Blade for me!

[@ACGREAPER]

Great blade love it! My favorite edc tactical blade w/glassbreaker pairs nicely with my delica 4 ffg.

[@Powerpickle68]

Thanks for posting,I really like the vids that you put out.

[@Cr0cket20]

Appreciate that feedback. Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos.

[@Edgedaddiction]

Wish this knife would go back into production

[@beactivelife]

Awesome review, very in depth and thorough. thanks for sharing, peace -bald

[@Cr0cket20]

Be well my bald brother.

[@danielheller9624]

+ for dramatic drop. + for safety on the windshield with the sandles.

[@TheFiendRacer]

I do the same by gripping both sides of the axis lock to enhance and disengage. I don't know why but to me it seems like it will last longer doing it like that. When using only on side seems like it will stress the parts and cause it to wear faster whether it's one side of the omega springs and/or cause play on the axis lock bar.

[@Lonewolfmike]

Have you looked at the Knifeworks exclusive Contego with the M390 blade steel??

[@MrWheelchairPreacher]

Definitely been eyeing it. A little too high for me. For now I'll enjoy my new Manix 2 XL. Great review.

[@Cr0cket20]

MrWheelchairPreacher Cant go wrong with that decision.

[@LukeMorry]

If you had to chose one, would you get the rift or contego, I personally couldn't justify getting both. Basically is the M4 alot better that the 154cm because I know the blade isn't too much bigger than the 950 and the price difference is only $10-$20 :)

[@danielheller9624]

Luke Morry contego, fuck the rift.

[@LukeMorry]

Daniel Heller very to the point lol

[@danielheller9624]

Yep.

[@Cr0cket20]

Luke I would definitely go with the contego.

[@ShootingUtah]

M4 holds a better edge for quite a bit longer than 154cm in my experience. And takes a super sharp edge too, maybe even a bit better than 154. Either knife you're going to like but M4 is a more capable steel i think.

[@cwrowe]

Very good review

[@Cr0cket20]

cwrowe thanks.

[@ztunelover]

Easily one of my favourite tac knives.

[@Patriot36]

Dude, all your gear is like brand new! LOL!! Crocket, I used to get that one all the time, buddy. I just started agreeing with them because it leaves them nowhere to go. :) Top shelf review brother! I wish I could give you fifty likes on every video.

[@Cr0cket20]

Patriot36 I'll tell you I was very impressed with that coating. Some people's kids ; )

[@Patriot36]

***** I've never had my hands on a knife with that coating but it looks amazing considering the use you have it. I honestly wasn't even aware this was out there. I'd love to see it on a large fixed blade!

[@mattmaiden4920]

very good steel im usen a 551 d2 steel really good knive as well

[@BillySAw951]

I really like the traction i edc the heck out of mine.

[@fishman80]

nice vid! i heard the part about hand sharpening but wondered if you tried it on the sharpmaker? if so which angles

[@Cr0cket20]

Jimmy Kimber I have not tried it on the sharpmaker yet.

[@Cr0cket20]

Jimmy Kimber If I did, with the higher end steel I would go with the 30.

[@DracoOmnia]

Between this and the Zero Tolerance 0200 I wish I had purchased this. Substantially easier to sharpen.

[@dougnc7745]

heck forget the blade I'd have to take the work sharp and reprofile the scales. Love the axis lock. Reverse tanto lol marketing hype. Still there's a lot to like about that knife. Nice review Cr0cket20.

[@cameronwilliams4149]

doug nc I know this is a 2 year old comment but the reverse tanto is not just marketing

[@shcmoly]

Great review.

[@Cr0cket20]

Thanks man.

[@Ringoluck]

Love the Benchmade! Keep up the great reviews Crocket!

[@Cr0cket20]

Appreciate you watching.

[@lyleinmb464]

Thanks

[@drmaudio]

I under stand the advantages of the reverse Tanto, but the truth is, I just don't like the way it looks. I would like to pretend that doesn't matter to me, and it isn't my highest priority, but it matters. I like a good looking blade.

[@Cr0cket20]

Gun Sense (drmaudio) Completely understand that. There are certain items I'm not interested in purely because it doesn't turn me on because of the looks.

[@CampfireTalk]

Either I watch too many knife videos or Cr0cket20 videos, but I could have sworn you've reviewed this knife : ) Great knife and big brother of one of my all time favorites the 940.

[@Cr0cket20]

CampfireTalk LOL I had to check to make sure (which reminds me there was an editing mistake in this one, when I was showing how well the knife cut through the phonebook paper, there was a vid clip over the top that wasnt supposed to be there). Done some comparison vids and the fixed Contego. So maybe that's what's jogging the memory. Honestly I'm surprised I haven't done that yet : )

[@CampfireTalk]

Yep, the fixed Contego that was it.

[@cryptonymus]

Great Knife.

[@drzmanproject]

cracking windshield + sandals = visual drama, lol. Great knife!

[@Cr0cket20]

Lol I know I'm going to get some comments on that one.

[@EverythingisFire]

Was your wife in the home when you were chopping at the 2 minute mark? She must've been pissed to see those wood chunks on the carpet :)

[@makwaclaw6124]

Awesome review! It's a great knife I am like you I really like the aggressive g10. I think a lot of people forget what it's intended use is for and complain about it being to aggressive for traction on the hand's. I love the m4 steel it takes a wicked edge and it's tough enough to hold that edge for a good while and won't chip like some of the other high end steel's. Also if some people are concerned about rust knifeworks makes an m390 version of the contego which has smoking corrosion resistance to rust compared to m4.

[@ryanlough6145]

2:49 that’s what she said

[@WoodshavenPatriot]

I have the rift and while like cousins I like the egos better than contego

[@Cr0cket20]

WoodshavenPatriot I think overall the little extra $$$ the contego costs it's worth it over the rift. Do like the rift though.

[@abialo2010]

Buts its 200 dollars!