Benchmade Taggedout CF Review - How does the luxe version compare?

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ONE LINE REVIEW:
Still a fantastic knife because the Taggedout is a great platform...but unless you're a Benchmade collector, really love Magnacut, or are totally price-insensitive, this upgraded model is hard to recommend over the base model. If you want a fancy Taggedout, consider getting a base model and upgrading with aftermarket scales instead.
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SPECS
Length: 8.13"
Weight: 2.10 oz
Blade Length: 3.50"
Blade Thickness: 0.09"
Country: USA
MSRP: $337
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CLARKESCORE (v 1.0)
FUN FACTOR
Distinctiveness: 8
Design: 7
Action: 7
Fit & Finish: 7
Cool Factor: 8
FUN FACTOR TOTAL: 37/50
UTILITY
Cutting Performance: 9
Robustness: 7
Carry: 9
Ergonomics & Feel: 6
Value: 7
UTILITY TOTAL: 38/50
CLARKESCORE TOTAL: 75/100
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* Credit to Doug DeMuro's DougScore for inspiration.
www.dougdemuro.com/dougscore

[@bryanin602]

One of Benchmades best knife at the moment.

[@CTKKnives]

I agree! I was really impressed by it in use.

[@CNYKnifeNut]

Congrats on 1k subs! I realized/accepted that crossbar locks weren't for me before the tagged out was released, but if it had come out earlier it would probably be the token axis lock in my collection instead of the Bailout. Edit: one of my new(ish) hobbies has been discovering

[@CTKKnives]

Had a bunch of Bailouts a few years back, it was my favorite Benchmade model until this one came out. And thanks for the faith! It helps keep me on the right path. I pretty strongly believe that the world doesn't need another shill / pass-around reviewer, and there's nothing I'd offer in that niche that somebody else isn't already providing. We will see how long I can keep this sort of structure up! At some point, I'm going to run out of knives that are sufficiently interesting to review...but that's probably a 2025 problem at minimum.

[@johannessmith1369]

I'm not sure if I see the point to cerakote on Magnacut. Otherwise it looks like a very good knife. I'm always a fan of a knife that actually gets thin behind the edge.

[@CTKKnives]

They definitely cerakoted it just for looks, not for protection. And it certainly does pop!

[@Income-Easy-Work]

Your content deeply resonates with viewers! _ "Self_belief is the cornerstone of your strength.."

[@CTKKnives]

Thank you!

[@DuhYaThink]

Why not a Spyderco Manix 2 crucarta for $180.🤔 Even a military 2 crucarta for $228. Kinda seems overpriced. Just my opinion.

[@CTKKnives]

This is definitely a slicier knife than any of those, though those are great options. It's definitely expensive, but I can see where some of that cost went!

[@DuhYaThink]

Ok, slicey,thin,light. Nice blade….for $240. Ish

[@CTKKnives]

Try the secondary market, you might be able to find one for that price there!

[@cordobadebear]

You gotta be new to knives or have money to mindlessly burn to buy benchmade crap