Benchmade Infidel OTF Double Action Out of the Front Falsely Advertised for Military & is Junk

[@3uffalo3illard]

Worked for me in the Corps. It's actually designed to stop extension when blocked you creep.

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

You completely missed the point. The reason it says it's "for military and law enforcement only" is because of the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958. It's a federal law that prohibits shipping switchblades over state lines, except to law enforcement and the military. It's not really enforced, and it's kind of ignored nowadays, but some online sellers will still make you check a box stating that you are military or law enforcement before they will let you complete your order.

[@GeauxRussGeaux]

It is used by the military, and I can confirm it is used by law enforcement. Because I use one, and am in law enforcement. You should probably stay in your lane.

[@stardestroyer12345]

You realize it stops early as a feature, right? It does that so it doesn't go through your hand if you accidentally deploy it incorrectly. This review is coming form someone who has no idea what theyre talking about.

[@randallscott-key802]

No I don't realize that at all. I realize that DA OTF knives use a spring to place the blade under tension just before releasing an internal lock that allows the blade to fly forward under it's own inertia. It is not "safe by design" but by engineering requirements. The genius of DA designs is they work in mirror opposition. The same spring that slings the blade out is used to sling the blade back in! As long as nothing happens to interrupt the blade's deployment the design works eggcellently, but it only takes the resistance of a piece of paper to stop the blade. DA OTF knives don't have any internal "rails" for the blade to come off, simply rear locks and front locks for the blade to lock up when it arrives using the mass-inertia of it's launch.

[@bigdaddyrush75]

If your infidel wasn't fake you might have not found any disappointments.

[@jaybabcock4557]

That is not a fake infidel. I took my brothers apart to see how its made and this is it to a tee. Don't be an asshat.

[@karlschmid9053]

Why would you obstruct an OTF, open it, and then act as though its safety feature is a problem? The blade is supposed to slip off its tracks if it hits something while it's opening. This is to prevent it from opening in your pocket and stabbing the hell out of you.

[@randallscott-key802]

That is not exactly accurate. A double-action OTF works by "slinging" the blade forward to open, and backward to close. The spring is connected to a bar that bears against the blade base. this bar is actuated by the firing button. The blade is under ZERO tension when retracted, and when extended. There is a small lock inside that holds the blade in place when retracted, and it's mirror twin holds the blade open when extended. Pushing the button moves the internal bar that stretches the internal coil spring and places the base of the blade under tension. As the bar moves forward it eventually depresses the blade lock and the now-tensioned blade is release to launch forward under spring pressure, though it requires blade inertia to carry the blade all the way to the front lock. Basically once the blade is launched it's in free-flight until it goes full forward and the front lock clicks in. Not being able to penetrate a flimsy piece of paper isn't a safety feature, it's an engineering side-effect. There isn't any spring force applied to the blade beyond the instant it is released. All the mechanism that makes the blade go forward, it reversed inside the knife body to make the blade suddenly suck back in. When the blade is stopped by a butterfly's wing on firing it hasn't "derailed" at all, it simply lacked the inertia to carry forward upon striking an object. This is also WHY DA OTF knives CANNOT have super-tight blade to handle tolerances because that would add too much friction to make the knife work. For this reason you see all of the blade but the very base is cut-away or rebated to have zero friction with just a smidgen of friction at the moment of lock-up. The advantage of the DA OTF system is single-handed operation, and the fact that most normal people aren't going to use it to try and stab through a car door or chop down a tree. When stabbing into a human there is VERY LITTLE resistance for a double-edged blade, and flat bones such as the sternum offer little challenge as well as skull bone. If you want to see an OTF that will stab right through your head, go ahead and pick up a MT Halo V and do a live-stream video when you test it.

[@deepspot]

The Infidel has its issues but poor deployment or weak internals are not among them. If you knew your mechanics you would realize what force its sears AND pins combination/setup is capable of withstanding (more than Piranha Excaliburs (or similar make/setup) for example). Sears, though thin, are completely captured within the handle so they can't bend but they are long enough to bear a lot of pressure without fear of deformation or shearing/damaging massive pins they pivot on.

[@balkastalkman]

im completely disappointed, im sick of these corporate bastards overpricing low quality shit. im glade to see people that look past the name and buy a knife for its real quality

[@ExpiredLifetime]

This knife is marketed to LE/MIL purely because it's a double edged dagger, and the deployment mechanism for this knife is what's so ingenious about it; the springs are not compressed until you move the thumb stud so there's absolutely zero chance of it accidentally going off in your pocket. The price tag has a lot to do with the complexity of this knife along with the steel type and treatment in this blade. If you've never owned a Benchmade you won't understand the price tag that goes along with one, but the minute you pick one up it will make sense; they're beautiful knives that are incredibly well made and will last a lifetime if properly cared for.

[@noahshepard9764]

This guy is definitely just a troll or a complete dumbass if he actually thinks the infidel is a bad knife.

[@Alsacien]

He lost a lawsuit against Benchmade and has had an axe to grind with them ever since. He made many unfair videos about them, trying to cause problems for them and trying to damage their reputation. This man must be the most unpleasant business owner I ever came across. He calls his style "no nonsense", but it's mostly bad education and resentment. Somehow, he has convinced himself that he's smart and that everyone else is an idiot. I remember when he was trying to garner sympathy on one of his many websites after the trial. He has been making a fool of himself for a long time.

[@ryanmiller8459]

LE. MIL. And EMS get awesome discounts and customer service. Knife is made from start to finish in USA. People diss the infidel because they send it in for free sharping and Benchmade will replace parts that are slightly worn. The knife would function for years if parts were not changed. BM does it because they make quality products

[@samuelsara9299]

I won't bother pointing out what others have already pointed out re the lock and the quality of the blade being the main thing in combat knives....I would like to be much more petty: why don't you turn the music up just a little bit more so that it is even more annoying and distracting?

[@trevorjurls4682]

I thought I was the only one that had an issue with the music...why would you blast music in a "review" video

[@jaybabcock4557]

My brother bought one and I agree. Its a good knife but not for the money they get. Its absolutely not worth 400 plus bucks. There are much better ways to spend your money. I have a Lightning I paid 12 bucks for some 12 years ago at a flea market in South Carolina. I still have it and it works just fine. I know its not as well built but hell I still have 410 dollars in my pocket and now that is worth 700 because I bought silver. LOL. Save your money.

[@michaelwells4258]

I guess in 2008 you could post a video without actually knowing anything.

[@panchopistola8298]

The early days of KZbin were crazy

[@FromFoodToFlesh]

I actually just learned the hard way why the knife doesn't open if it's obstructed. Thank God it stops if something obstructs it. I would never want this knife to open fully with more force if somethings is obstructing the blade. I really love my Infidel! It's my newest EDC item. Great knife.

[@oracle_2010]

Yeah, me too.. otherwise my index finger would have been lost now..

[@tomaldhizer4555]

This video can't compete with a 60$ preteen rant video, it is flimsy, and immediately unsatisfying as it is launched.....

[@wheresmyirishwhiskeytullam4326]

By the look of the pocket clips, they look like chinese copies.

[@jimlynn4384]

yes it isnt real because it should say the patent number on the blade.

[@genebarber6204]

Also the Benchmade box in the video is fake.

[@mattlee87]

Mine has been overseas and done some actual work. Where has yours been again?

[@ironequipment92]

I bought one and I LOVE IT! The quality of this knife is outstanding. The smoothest action I have EVER used in an OTF knife! FACT! lifetime warranty and lifetime blade sharpening to a factory razor blade edge. This video must be made by a butthurt former employee.

[@MrMagoo-no5lb]

That phone call with the Rep was so fkin cringe 😂 Someone has panties in a bunch so badly they took the time to make this video and God knows how much editing time.... Good god dude .. 🤣

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

Child please, got this knife issued to me while in Afghanistan. Works like a champ and none of my guys ever had an issue with one of theirs.

[@nsanity7152]

As a Marine this is just fucking stupid I’ve had mine for over 2 years and still use it.

[@flabazoid]

benchmade added a safety mechanism so you can open it and acidently have your hand in front and not stab half way through your hand. its suposed to be that way

[@opfor5092]

I have to agree. Mine miss fires all the time

[@bobgaysummerland]

I’ve had one for a very long time. Fine sand is an issue. We have always shot brake cleaner through the slots to clear it out. A little CLP keeps it smooth. It’s a good knife. It isn’t a fighting knife. Never designed to be one.

[@trevorjurls4682]

I see this is an older video, but i agree with every comment before me, this knife is bad ass and serves its purpose....

[@Yakplanet_tv]

So how didi you fix the blade? I just got mine and it did the same shit. I aimed it at a towel and it fucked up now I gata do research to take the damn thing apart.

[@deepspot]

As for the deployment springs, they are strong enough for blade to reliably open/close even when mechanism is filled with water but blade will however not penetrate clothes (or paper) on opening - for safety reasons. The McHenry patented DA design is superb but some parts of the internal mechanism could in fact be improved - construction wise (but what couldn’t).

[@randallscott-key802]

Ignorance is indeed bliss in your world. While a designer of parts might CLAIM that the blade stopping upon hitting an object is a "safety feature," the FACT is it's all part of the design of DA OTF knives....period. When the button is pushed the blade is placed under tension by spring. About 1/4" later the blade is released and is launched forward - carried by it's own mass - inertia. It reaches full travel and is captured by the lock at the other end. This is why EVERY DA OTF knife can be forced to malfunction on firing by anyone who understands how they work. The best combat OTF will always be a SA where a powerful spring shoves the blade forward under full spring-pressure throughout it's travel. Such knives can indeed fire the blade fully into a human on contact. They do require manual retraction, but blade to handle tolerance will always be superior. This is why Microtech invented the Halo series...the next best thing to a fixed blade combat knife.

[@coolguy-fm2dy]

the launching mechanisms force doesn't matter, it's the locking mechanism that matters in a knife fight.

[@randallscott-key802]

Finally! Someone who almost understands how DA OTF knives work! With DA knives the spring only applies launching force for a brief instant before the blade is released and Sir Issac Newton takes over - inertia. Quality locks keep the blade fully extended during manual stabbing. Thank you for your knowledge!

[@dumonr71]

22 years retired Army and I completely agree that the Infidel is way over priced. My knife is sluggish and regularly doesn’t open all the way. I understand that Benchmade Customer Service is great but I shouldn’t have to send my knife in to make sure it works. This knife regularly get jammed from pocket lint and once got severely jammed with a dime so definitely don’t keep loose change in the same pocket.

[@campsitez2355]

i still wonder why butterfly knives are banned in some places

[@808whipco]

@deepspot well if there was a safety feature wouldn't BM mention it on their website?

[@randallscott-key802]

It's not a safety feature. Microtech knives work the exact same way as do ALL double-action OTF knives.

[@DragonflyInnovations]

Benchmade didnt state that they recommend military or law enforcement use of the knife, simply that they will only approve sales to military or law enforcement because possessions of a double-edged knife or switchblade is illegal for civilians but not for military or law enforcement. They require proper law enforcement or military credentials upon purchase.

[@larryjones6049]

All of the oft knives I’ve seen are made to not come out when blocked. I think this is wrong.

[@ttuanmu]

I...... think he is trying to stab a person in Assassin's Creed style. XD

[@mcmh9523]

ALL double-action OTFs are jammed by a thin piece of paper. The spring itself is weaker than those inside the single-action OTFs, and the blade is propelled by inertia. Those who say that double-actions are shitty because they can't pierce through a piece of paper while being fired are totally assholes, because it means they don't even know what they are talking about. PS, the jammed blade can be easily remedied by pulling the blade with your fingers until you hear a faint click, which means the blade is properly locked into place, and you're back to business.

[@Roadsideimports]

All is relative to where it is going. US shipping is $5 and International orders are $15

[@unstablerooster4105]

Saw those a lot at Lejeune. Most were issued when I asked around. Tried to get one. Nope. So I waited for one to become gear adrift. No luck though.

[@Roadsideimports]

They might as well be for the way it works, it is aluminum but the sears are garbage and if it does not have enough power to go through paper then in time it will have problem with lock up.

[@ironequipment92]

Also , I had a cheap one and it wouldn't even go through my pants leg! I did it with this one and currently have 3 stitches! This video is shit. Benchmade Infidel ROCKS!

[@devinhead43]

Okay you obviously do not understand how an otf works. The (flimsy prices of metal) are the pins that extend and retract the blade, so they don't need to be heavy duty. Also, by the looks of those internal components, the pieces are EXTREMELY precise and well made

[@tummy_fritters]

I'm pretty sure benchmade put that thing about military and law enforcement in their description because of legality issues.

[@timemachine2525]

Would it be possible to upgrade the springs to make it more powerful?

[@randallscott-key802]

No, because the spring is only driving the blade during the pre-tension phase right before it is released to launch forward. After that the blade is driving on inertia alone so anything it hits will stop it pretty easily. If you want a knife that can shoot the blade out and into a person you want a Single-action OTF with a strong spring such as the Halo V or VI.

[@beautifuldisasternee]

this isnt the only gripe ive heard about this knife having a weak deployment

[@angrycanadian8]

i wanted to see this video but it says "We're sorry,this video is unavailable"

[@RideByNight]

It sounds like you have a lot of good points to make about this knife, but the background music is a tad too loud and competes with your voice too much.

[@Cannibal_Actual]

That’s funny one infidel has lasted two deployments to Iraq and one to Kuwait. It’s pretty sandy there it has always worked, oh never open the knife when it is up against something it has a safety feature that stops it.

[@Roadsideimports]

Well, that knife dealer who contacted Benchmade got a whole line of bullshit blown up their ass. There is no such thing as a safety feature option and if this is the case wouldn't they state this new state of the art concept? The solid truth is that it is a disgraceful marketing scam to deceive honorable service men into buying some junk that won't work. The troops are underpaid and have horrible conditions and don't deserve dishonest marketing aimed at them period. Benchmade simply are scum

[@xxPIROxx92]

so what "high end" otf brand do u recommended?

[@timjones1689]

I agree that 15 years ago this could not be bought except by law enforcement here in America. I think that for 400 bucks I could buy a much nicer combat knife, or knives. I was in the ARMY and I would use only a full tang fixed blade. I'm thinking 5 to 8 inch, blade maybe from Top's knives, or the tried and true rat tang Ka-bar 1220, or the larger 1271 with 1095 Cro-Van steel. It DOES NOT have to have a D-2 steel blade.

[@Roadsideimports]

@themegajosh09 It is not a safety feature and it can not deploy in your pants, it is suppose to take some force to trigger it. That is why Microtech models Piranha and every other OTF that is double action all don't have safeties because they really are not needed because of the tension on the trigger. This is the truth, not some BS crap about the spring for deployment.

[@randyhiggins4086]

Everyone has there own opinions and the right to do so. I am Retired Law Enforcement (several years on SRT). My Infidel gave and gives me to this day, great service. Many friends, Police and Military love them as well, so no need to speak for us. You repeat firing in a paper towel and the blade disengages. That was a designed operation via LE/Military advisement, so accidental discharge would not injure. It was not designed to place against flesh and fire. I bought mine for use, not coolness.

[@Roadsideimports]

There we go the truth should be told. The designs that they have they steal from custom knife makers, one good example is Robbie Dalton. Dalton only makes 500 to 600 in a run of knives and then moves on to the next project, so Benchmade jumps on and steals the designs and runs over to the US patent office and then get rights which then exclude even Dalton from selling the models again. That is a pretty disgusting way to do business. They do this to many knife makers and other companies.

[@o0oNaturalOneo0o]

@sqrlkiller suggests pirranha/ microtech or dalton

[@Roadsideimports]

Microtech, MOD Harkins, Piranha, DKW, Protech, Dalton, and Paragon.

[@makinwaves8147]

I own 6 of the brands named, and with that said, bench made makes an otf just as good and even better that most of those you named off... protech is my favorite hands down, it’s parent company microtech (son started protech) and paragon, and still bench made is just as good as those and a hell of a lot better than the others...

[@ramenoodle7853]

I dont think you fully understand mapp pricing and how it works...

[@Roadsideimports]

What even makes things even funnier is that I am being sued by Benchmade for defamation and trade libel. Meaning I am being sued because they feel I have posted false information that is damaging to their company and caused them lost sales do to me putting a boycott on their company. I'm not worried anylonger I have 56 counts against me from Benchmade which I will post all the details soon. I lost $15,000 to lawyers and then they wanted $87,000 to litigate. I'm broke but I got Pro Bono now.

[@randallscott-key802]

Benchmade is kind of right on this. The basic design of ALL double-action OTF knives is a single or dual spring arrangement that places the blade under tension just before an internal lock releases it to fly forward (or backward). The method of operation is IDENTICAL to ALL other double-action OTF knives...not just some, but all because it is the way they much work.

[@Roadsideimports]

Can't make everyone happy, more people complain about trivial things these days but will sit through endless amounts of mind numbing commercials on TV and not worry that it insults their intelligence. Go figure, seems like no one is happy with anything unless they make complaints.

[@will1174]

Hello, What's a good one under $100? Do you sell knifes? Thank for your time.

[@randallscott-key802]

A Chinese clone of the Halo V or VI for around $45. www.dhgate.com/product/hot-sale-black-microtech-halo-5-v-tanto-knife/543643374.html

[@Roadsideimports]

Couldn't agree more, I agree totally that a folder is more reliable and makes more sense but if you like the design then Microtech and Piranha are the best on the market by far. Then exactly what I said that a dagger is not useful, a drop point or tanto or wharncliff design is the best for a tool purpose. Glade to see like minded people with common sense out there and see that they agree that Benchmade is falsely advertising their junk products to people on top of the poor quality.

[@cevune]

Alright. I'm a bit of an OTF virgin, so to speak. With all of the time you spend saying that X and Y brand can kick benchmade's ass, i expect you have one or two of these other brands laying around? well here you certainly give a good demonstration on how subpar the benchmade is by showing it jamming and by running through the mechanism. Well could you make a video (or link if you have already) a comparison doing the same for the benchmade once more, but also including these superior brands?

[@Yakplanet_tv]

Alright I just figure out this thing, I took it apart to see how the thing work and for safety it slips the spring so that you won't injure your self, but without taking it apart like we both did, just make sure you don't cut your self and pull the blade out wards until it clicks.. Wallah it's fix.

[@nickhoman1159]

I have one of these and it worse just fine for an 11B and they are made to disengage when they hit something. Just so you can't walk up to someone and shoot the blade into them then back out before they realize what happened. Your video killed my brain cells.

[@nccrawford]

The only thing I hate more than my Infidel is this video...

[@MasteringHow-To]

Lol

[@Roadsideimports]

No problem, if you are going to spend the money on an OTF in the $400 range then go with a Piranha or Microtech and you will not be disappointed.

[@Roadsideimports]

Sure it would restrict the operation but the channel is much more forgiving on a Microtech and it is built to extreme conditions, Microtech takes more time and thought to things and doesn't claim that they are tactical combat knives, they market as field tools and does not take advantage of military persons, that is a good American company with morals. Any sand in any knife would cause issues but the point is the marketing and the false claims which are dishonorable and disgusting.

[@Roadsideimports]

What ever they market the knife to the people who can legally buy it that is not rocket science genius. It is not illegal to purchase a switchblade in many states in the US and you do not have to be military or law enforcement at all. The state determines the law on the sale of items, there is the Federal Act to consider if you buy direct. So those in Oregon are allowed to buy them because of the Benchmade company location but this is not stated. It is clearly marketed.

[@Roadsideimports]

She was the manager, this was the recording of the transfer call. I called the direct number and the secretary transferred me to the manager of the distributors nonsense. What a joke the company really is. Just wait for the new stuff I am about to post. You will be amazed at how corrupt Benchmade is as a company.

[@Roadsideimports]

No they are not, a company who steals from other knife makers, kills small business in the US, looses the US military contract, and never won a Shot Show, huh? If they are so great then other people in the industry would have voted that they get awards at the Shot Show. So they have no wins whatsoever, why? They suck, and everyone who deals with them hates them as well. At least now Benchmade will be the only one selling their crap, so I hope this move makes them go bankrupt.

[@donmartin9533]

I have carried an Infidel on a daily basis for over four years now and it has NEVER had a failure to either fully extend or retract the blade. Works flawlessly and I have actuated it (extension & retraction) well over 1,000 times by now.

[@Roadsideimports]

See another knife seller and knowledgeable knife individual agrees because he to knows the truth.

[@Roadsideimports]

They've stolen numerous designs from Robbie Dalton that is a very obvious one. They advertise the Infidel as a combat tactical knife for the military which is complete absurdity because any Ranger or Marine would tell you that no OTF model is used for hand to hand only a full tang fixed blade would be used. So they falsely advertise and steal designs and this is a disgusting practice.

[@KatotownUSA]

KnifeHQ Blade HQ Overviews Thoughts??

[@Roadsideimports]

Wow, I couldn't have said that better myself. Merry Christmas to you. Finally someone sees the relevance to things and understands.

[@ingalsbejs]

Some good info in the video but the visual sucked. You kept showing the same images over and over. I think the spring mechanism on the knife is a safety feature. It'll keep the owner from accidentally deploying it into something they didn't intend.

[@Roadsideimports]

Well, remember that when you support them you support a company who is dishonest to the US military, who falsely advertises their products, a company who steels custom knife makers designs and runs to the Patent Office with other people's designs, a company who destroys small knife makers and sellers in the US, and a company with no morals or values.

[@Roadsideimports]

You can't buy it, MOD no longer makes them, they are collectible now and last one I saw sell was over $500, you can get Harkins to make a custom for about $1200. Most I won't argue are not worth anything other than the cool movie factor, they are not practical for use. The better made OTF right now in production is the Piranha model, others are custom models and very expensive.

[@jamiedm4]

the video I just posted goes along well with this one. Except I don't even have to put paper up to mine to make it jam.

[@Roadsideimports]

@themegajosh09 Depends on the model. That is why I used dagger blades. This was specific to dagger blades, except for the MOD it has serious balls behind it and the tanto even kicks through, so those people with brains out there understand this, idiots with stupid ideas won't understand. So if you were using your brain you can clearly see by the knife I used and the experiment that MOD made the best lockup deployment out of all of them.

[@beyblayder]

just want to point out to anyone who thinks the paper test has any merit, a human body is alot denser than paper. I don't see why anyone cares about it.

[@Roadsideimports]

Whatever hotblogger, the knife can't even pierce a piece of paper and it is a dual edged blade. The $60 AKC Concord made it through, watch the Paper Test Video I have with all the models. Benchmade is a disgraceful company who steals knife designs from people like Robbie Dalton for a good example. Then once they steal designs they run to the US Patent office like little bitches and make it so that even the person who created the knife can't even sell them anymore.

[@kyshayne]

i bought two of these and took them with me when i deployed to iraq they are great for the first few months then they steadily stop working, the blade dulls quickly, i have one that fails to deploy and then fails to retract piece of crap. for $350 bucks you could buy a better knife

[@kyleprintz6471]

Used mine in Afghanistan for 7 months, worked great. USMC tested.....

[@hotblogger]

hmmmm..dunno if i'd totally agree i think they've got some of the best tactical folders in the world..which makes me wonder even more why the infidel is so awful

[@Pukefirst]

Auto knives aren't supposed to be able to deploy through a piece of paper. That's not what they are designed for.

[@LassieFarm]

Mine quit working properly about 6 months. I have lotta debris in my pockets, farmer. I think I can clean it up should be fine. Bought direct from BM was on sale $116 ! Oops I got scammed. Well it's not terrible for the price LOL

[@VnMJack]

I see your point as to it not being a suitable weapon for combat but to call it a piece of shit is a bit much even for you

[@danzigrulze5211]

This is by far the worst thing Benchmade has made. I served in Iraq, and I saw lots of folders, Benchmade, Syderco mostly, but we used those for utility not in a combat situation. A good fixe blade was what you needed but the general issued bayonet needed to be replaced by a more reliable and easier to access in a single transition especially for house clearance. SOG makes the best in my opinion, been using it ever since. Khukuri isn't a bad choice either and they are still used as well.

[@Roadsideimports]

It all depends on which ones I have in stock, you tell me the specifics and commit to a purchase then I order it in direct for you. Microtech is awesome you won't have any issues with them at all, pure quality their stuff is like an art form.

[@flabazoid]

i agree im just saying it is a safety feature i talked to a very knolagable dealer who contacted benchmade on why that is and they responded saying it was a purpose built safety feature.i know benchmade failed on this knife horably.

[@randallscott-key802]

Your "knowledgeable dealer" needs to go back to dealer school. DA OTF knives "misfire" against paper because the blade is flying forward under inertial with ZERO spring pressure after the instant of launch. There is no "safety feature" involved unless you want to believe marketing BS because ALL DA OTF knife blades will come to a halt when fired into paper. SA OTF knives are far more suited to CQB because the blade is driven forward FULLY by a powerful spring that can be sized to push the blade fully into a human with the knife in contact. The MT Halo series is an example of such a knife.

[@brendan636]

great how you wanted no one to hear what you where saying..

[@WesternkindUnited]

Now this is something I can appreciate. A seller possessing the audacity to state the truth rather than some defensive dribble. Kudos

[@hansgruber1974]

I have to disagree with the premise of this video. The main reason I added a REAL Infidel to my collection is because every single feature of its design is shear genius! Let's drill down on what makes the Infidel superior to other DA OTF knives - including the MT line! (Of which I own a few) Everything the weird voice in the video said is patently false. That the Infidel sandwiches the blade between two polished steel guide frames makes it MORE reliable, not less. Polished steel is a much lower friction surface than anodized aluminum as is found on MT knives, or even Zinc-alloy found on the budget autos. Also, steel is much stronger than aluminum due to greater density. The thin guide frames are backed by thicker, aluminum handle ""halves" that add rigidity. The best material used where it is best to use! But there is more. Genuine MT knives have a single front blade lock measuring 0.152mm thick with rounded edge, fitted into a zero-tolerance pocket. A superb execution of a mediocre design, MT blade locks have been demonstrated to hold even when the knife blade is hammered through a 2x4! The Infidel uses TWO blade locks front and back. Each lock has approximately 4 mm of engagement surface to the locking boss attached to the blade shank. This boss, travels within the steel guide frame and has a flat nose section that buttresses against the front of the steel frame. The locks swing in behind along known arcs that match with the angled shape of the rear face of the locking boss. When the blade is extended, a 3-point lock-up is effected which results in ZERO blade play! Here however I have found one weakness of the design and its implementation. The locking boss is attached to the blade shank by a single machine screw and this screw is NOT coated with thread locker at the factory! As a result, the vibration of repeated firing cycles causes the screw to loosen and back out, allowing the blade to suddenly have significant play even though the locking boss is still being held solidly! The solution of course is to remove the top cover, gently lift off the upper, steel blade guide frame, then lift out the blade assembly, remove the screw, coat it with thread locker and reinstall, cinching it up tight. After this, the blade will not exhibit any "play" whatsoever. In effect, the Infidel design incorporates zero-play features long before the "Deadlock" was even thought up! Better QC on the part of Benchmade to insure the screw that anchors the boss to the blade is coated with thread locker would go a LONG way to eliminating any complaints about blade play. Also, if Benchmade had a design parameter writeup on their website, consumers would have more confidence in what they're buying...not that they don't have ample now! When the blade locks are extended behind the blade, the slider actuation tabs are situated over the lock arms just forward of the hinge point. Thus the blade locks CANNOT be "bounced" out of engagement by shock loads as can and does happen with lower priced OTF designs that use a single, thin, front lock, riding in an oversized pocket that allows it to move around under load. The firing button on the Infidel does have a long stroke, but this also means it's a softer stroke! Blade firing is less predictable than on MT designs, but nothing critical to final function. By using compression coil springs instead of extension coils, spring life is increased. Extension coils such as those found on MT and other "clone" designs fail where that single coil is bent 90 degrees to lock into the blade hook. Speaking of blade hooks, instead of bent flat steel pieces, the Infidel has massive, solid steel drums on either end of the centerline drive rod...they simply cannot be bent, or tweaked by long-term use! The simple, layered leaf springs used to tension the blade locks are inexpensive and last virtually forever! Other than the point where the locking boss is firmly secured between two blade locks and the steel perimeter frame, there is ample space between the steel guide frames to compensate for debris build-up within the knife. Of course, NO machine is tolerant of grit buildup, and all OTF knives are included. Just as one would check and clear out any debris that entered their primary firearm, the same holds true for ANY brand of automatic knife! The point of a DA OTF knife seems lost on many who think the DA OTF is somehow in competition with fixed blade designs. They are not. the "advantage" of the DA OTF is that they can be pocket carried in total safety, withdrawn, and blade deployed with ONE HAND! When the task at hand is completed, they can be "safed" by retracting the blade and dropped back into the pocket with ONE HAND! The DA OTF doesn't require practices hand gymnastics. It can be held firmly while deploying and retracting the blade. Swing blades and fixed blades CANNOT be "safed" by a simple blade retraction. Certainly there are many OTF knives around that can't be relied upon for tactical duties, but the Infidel isn't one of them! It is an amazing design, and I wouldn't want to be the dood who assumed it would fail!

[@davidricharddrutherosky4940]

I’m a mechanical engineer, that was was very well written. Awesome job!

[@ryanmiller8459]

Sounds like you can’t afford the real thing. Benchmade is a great company that cares about its customers. If you were police, military, or ems you could get it for a killer deal.

[@Roadsideimports]

Currently the best on the market that is in production is Piranha and Microtech.

[@Roadsideimports]

My video is disappointing? No the shitty knife that Bitchmade is disappointing and is a shameful piece of junk that is marketed towards people who deserve much better quality.

[@Roadsideimports]

Finally someone with a brain, you are an exception to humanity lately. You are right about the politicians but it is more Hollywood's fault and idiots that think things in movies are the truth. Knife crime is committed by kitchen knives and machetes and yet those are never regulated, they band the things in movies that have nothing to do with reality, that shows how stupid humans are. A fixed blade is always the choice because it can not fold on your hand or collapse, hence the criminal use.

[@4801328]

Love my infidel over 200 kills and still going strong

[@randallscott-key802]

Digging hardened poop out your azz doesn't count as killz.

[@zeusdarkgod7727]

My own has been around since 2007/2008 or so, been on countless deployments, been a staple at home use. After the first 15 years or so it started hanging up on me 1 out of every 20 times it fails to open fully. Stay tf in your lane.

[@flabazoid]

do they really

[@Roadsideimports]

You got it, make junk and make false claims that it is a tactical military knife and sell it for an outrageous price. Benchmade is a shameful company and it is justice that they lost the military contract to Gerber, that is why all their junk is now all over the place, I hope they go Bankrupt.

[@Roadsideimports]

And it is valid to point out that human's don't use their brains like you. If a knife can't lock up through paper, then the springs are quite weak and won't have solid lockup with use over time. It shows how daft people are with what they buy because of shit they see in movies that has no merit to reality or any use of practicality. It is amazing how stupid humans truly are with every aspect of life and thought processes.