Covid produced a knife! Benchmade Immunity!!

Born during the lockdown, this beautiful little manual folder from Benchmade ticks all the right boxes. A small utility blade which has gorgeous looks and build quality. This is part of a series from Benchmade which includes a manual, assisted and full auto. Available in three colours with this deep green being my favourite.
UPDATE!!
I got the specs wrong for the auto versions! There is no assisted, they are both Autos..
There is the manual version (“Full Immunity”), and two auto versions: “Auto Immunity” with an Auto AXIS® lock mechanism and a 2.49” blade. And the “Partial Auto Immunity” which is exactly the same as the Auto Immunity with a Auto AXIS lock mechanism but a shorter, 1.95” blade (sub 2” blade automatic knives are legal for civilians in California to purchase and carry).
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[@SBvice]

My wallet has full immunity from the price of this little guy.

[@thatgearguy]

😅🤣

[@hoozleup]

What a pleasant surprise to find a channel that knows how to use camera focus and doesn’t feel the need to overlay an obnoxious music track over top of it all. Well done. Nice knife.

[@thatgearguy]

Ha Thanks bud. My original videos did have annoying music but I quickly abolished it! As I make more videos and listen to feedback I try to improve. Ive been a still photographer for years. I used to do a lot of marketing photography for some knife companies back in the day.

[@hoozleup]

@@thatgearguy It shows 👍

[@LairdDavidson]

The price here in the UK is insanely high. I have the much larger Benchmade Freek with M4 and I paid less for it. Yes Benchmade are good quality but some of the CNC made stuff coming out of China well finished and a fraction of the price. They don't usually have the "super steel" blades but they are functional for most use cases.

[@kayok07]

Under 2 in in Cali for an auto makes it legal so that's why the partial is the way it is they have the same kershaw launch and micro tech work around for non freedom states

[@SuperGrasshoper1]

Girlfriend got me one for a present. The price is high, but it's a really cool knife. I can't stop messing w it.

[@chuckoaks6756]

I've had a benchmade for 30 years. I think the lock is the best I've seen.

[@mantanna2]

I have the blue version. It caught my eye and called me. It is a fantastic folder. In my opinion it is worth what I paid for it. One of my favorites.

[@matthewh6172]

The Covid information banner above your channel details is amazing

[@thatgearguy]

I did wonder if that would cause any issues!!

[@slick_slicers]

I have been a knife collector, carrier and user for 50 years. For the first three or four decades of that, I carried would have been knife most suitable for the job and as I worked in an office for much of that time that meant usually meant a small, around 2 inch, pocket knife. Generally they would be lock backs. Since the new laws have come in, my Spyderco, ladybug, and my Silver Tern are effectively weapons of mass destruction! As a result, I have switched to carrying slipjoint knives, and given the 3 inch rule, I have tended towards knives that are close to that limit. In other words, these rules have encouraged me to carry a bigger life, which is not what I think they intended. This little knife would’ve been perfect for me for most days of my life. It reminds me of my bench made bailout, but in a more carryable size.

[@mm7963]

It really is a great little thing for around the home. My first benchmade and it has impressed me allot.

[@Airgunhunter-vt8bl]

Lovely little knife. Well nice

[@samferris7138]

Good review, knowledgable and informative that’s why I like this channel

[@Prophecy-777-]

Awesome review of a beautiful knife! Just ordered one and it will be my introduction to Benchmade as well. Will use this heaps at work and camping/hiking. Many thanks 🙏 from Australia.

[@blaze_mode5934]

Oh Man! I just got the partial immunity a week ago wasn’t paying attention & almost sliced my damn finger off Like A Scalpel! This knife is dOpe but you better show it respect or it will take it’! 😎

[@thecircuitbox]

It's so fantastic. I got the blue!

[@stevek4438]

First off you deserve more subs and I am sure you will got them soon as your calm and easy to listen too with no headbanning music going on in the background just straight facts well presented, As for the Knife what a little stunner I keep looking at benchmade when I am on Hennie they do some nice knives The bugout and Freek come to mind but I seem to always skip and go for something else instead(Cheaper) Gotta say I think they got me this time though Wharnclif looking this good is hard to ignore :) Keep up the good work

[@thatgearguy]

Thanks bud!

[@SkunkPunch73]

It’s definitely a lovely piece and with a M4 blade you can’t go wrong on edge retention. It is a bit on the spicy side when it comes to the price but it’s something that Benchmade is getting a growing reputation for there prices are on the increase with nearly all their products. Plus what people forget is it still costs money for the machining work on theses materials especially the properly heat treated M4 blade, not like the majority of Italian made knife companies the run their m390 soft so it saves on the amount of grinder belts they need. Right I’m shutting up I’m off on a ramble lol. You have a beautiful day my friend 🫵🏻😘👍🏼

[@rustyanvil51]

I had mostly overlooked Benchmade in the past as most of their designs just were not my style, but that sure is a nice looking knife. Doesn't appear to be on the shelves here in New Zealand but might just consider ordering one in. Appreciate your content.

[@thatgearguy]

Thanks Rusty, glad you liked it!

[@PetetheSweety]

Nice to see that you've got the Benchmade from the IWA video. What gives me a good chuckle is that your video got the YT covid flag 😄 Have you ever checked out UG-Tools knives? They come with 3D printed titanium grips and multiple blade / steel and sheath options.

[@piakiby1566]

You got it! 🤸♥️

[@thatgearguy]

I did! The knife with the French Bulldog 😉

[@piakiby1566]

@@thatgearguy exactly! If I ever get a knife, this will be the one 🐶♥️🙂

[@pzajkoh1487]

I got the blue version from Heinnie Haynes. I love it. I have other premium versions of Benchmade knives and they are the best cross bar lock knives that I have. Expensive yes, but if you got the money and want a high quality knife, will put a smile on your face!

[@thatgearguy]

Agreed!

[@1970genes]

I have the brown version of this and sort of enjoy it for what it is. Also, I live in California and my understanding is that blade length under 2inches really only applies to full auto knives to be carried. I have some longer assisted knives and believe these are legal to carry as they are not classified as auto. I may be wrong but that is my understanding. Another example of our stupid laws, we can purchase autos and OTF knives with longer than 2" blades, we just cant carry them.

[@thatgearguy]

I feel your pain my friend!

[@SkunkPunch73]

Ahh the joys of being able to just be a house hold item. Mind you don’t knock it or before you can blink they might just change their minds and completely go full UK law on you lol only then will you know a collector’s real mental pain. Have a beautiful day 👍🏼

[@adfletch7687]

I could buy 4 Terava for that money !!

[@dougmicheals6037]

Would you say its Safe and Effective?

[@thatgearguy]

I would if the object was being a utility blade.

[@brianbadonde9039]

not a fake vax@@thatgearguy

[@velvetine74]

Great knife but overpriced IMO Is that the Benchmade tax? M4 steel though which is nice

[@Epiidevvy]

I'd like to iterate that its not leftist that want to regulate so harshly, its Authoritatians that do. They are common to both the left and right and neither adress the problem of violent crime.

[@quickdrawz05]

Your sentiment is nice but you’re ignoring truth that parties with a more liberal or progressive stance on gun control and public safety advocate for stricter knife regulations

[@111usermane]

I’m in the US. Here the leftist, the progressives and the democrats ALL pull for less and less freedom. Gun control, fireworks control, knife control. See the them here? Control, control, control. Through force, force and force. The conservatives know freedom and liberty made America great. Which is why they hate America and freedom.