Fix the Benchmade Bailout in one simple step!

[@wordwalker3]

As a former volunteer firefighter, the most effective glass breaker I have used, other than a Halligen Bar, was a simple automatic center punch!

[@reallife3338]

Yeah the automatic center punch is the best glass breaking tool on the market really

[@user-nr2nj7wx6x]

I’ve used the glass breaker on the back of my 917 many time for extrication. Yes I do have many other tools at my disposal. But It’s always in my gear and can be accessed quickly, plus it’s easy to control over penetration into the passenger compartment of a vehicle. So you don’t risk smacking meemaw in the dome with a halligan spike.

[@ryanlajes6975]

Very true, and I’ve always thought it to be beneficial when a tool has multi purposes. One tool that does more than one assignment, means having to bring a lot less tools and wasting time at the truck grabbing appliances. A lot of people that don’t want the glass breaker have never used it for actual real world application i.e a vehicle extrication or child/animal suffering a heat related emergency in a closed car.

[@thecircuitbox]

Yep I used mine a handful of times. Nothing wrong with it.

[@cmoorhead1]

Man that butterfly had a huge spine ......or tiny wings

[@jodywhelan3994]

I like it. It can be used for other things besides breaking glass

[@TurkishChubs]

Gotta hit the thumbs up for the FF9 music (Eiko’s theme) 7:35

[@tombrown8800]

Came for the glass breaker rant, stayed for the pan to plate flip. Been looking but no other knifetuber has demonstated effective technique for defence against loaded soda cans. Thanks Pete.

[@seanoakes2443]

I’m in the fire service and my bench made is the only knife I have that the glass breaker works.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

Must be the only guy who actually likes my bailout gb. Also as coolnas the tanto blade style is i had mine ground down to a drop point and it just works better

[@lHaveFeet]

The bailout is ment to be a bugout for first responders and military who use glass breakers semi frequently. I think it works as a good full sized back up knife for first responders/Military because of its light weight and thin profile. If you hate the glass breaker on the bailout, I suggest getting a bugout. The glass breaker is a great tool to have on your knife as a back up for your dedicated tools. I love my bailout for that reason, it’s a good back up to my Letherman raptor.

[@JulioRegis]

I've had the bailout for a few weeks and maybe cause I got child size hands but I haven't had any issues with hotspots... I actually find it useful cause I carry too many tools in my pockets during work and it helps find my knife very quickly

[@Gabor.Bujdoso]

That omlette is AMAZING!!! 😛

[@dorkknight413]

I've got a true knife glass breaker story. Everytime i carried the knife the glass breaker poked me in my side. They have no reason to be on a knife, and are only there for the tacicool crowd.

[@iwilleaturbabies]

So Benchmade's target audience then?

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I'm a car thief and I disagree. It is very helpful and not only for tacticool people.

[@bahjinelson3986]

I've scoured the internet for stories about anyone using the strobe feature on a flashlight. Never found one.

[@tombrown8800]

Bout time somebody called out those manufacturers over their glass breaker addiction. Been buying & using knives for more decades than I want to admit. Never had to break windows. Quit putting that pokey stuff on my side of the handle. Loved seeing Ada.

[@sly2792004]

I’ve owned a fire extinguisher for years and never used it guess that’s means I don’t need it right? Better to have something and not need it then need it and not have it. If you don’t want glass breaker the bugout is the knife for you. The bailout is in their tactical line.

[@tombrown8800]

@@sly2792004 I know what you're saying & don't think you are wrong. I have used a fire extinguisher twice in my life. Done a couple other things some prepare for & few ever have to do. Just think the situation people think a glass breaker will come in handy for is more unlikely than those. Breaking tempered glass is like some things, more about technique than force. If you feel you need a glass breaker I don't mind there being some knives out there with them, just not models that don't offer a non-breaker version. A sturdy punch ( steel tool) is very good for this as well.

[@sly2792004]

@@unnamed47 a fire extinguisher is to your house what a glass breaker is to a tactical knife. The people upset that a tactical knife is tactical should't be buying said knife. I don't like hunting knifes, so I don't buy them. I don't go on KZbin complaining about the style of hunting knifes. Tactical knifes are made for people who want glass breakers. I want a glass breaker on my knife. I don't carry a gun because I think I'll have to use it, I carry it because I might have to and I don't want to not have it on me if that time comes. one can only hope we'll never have to use a glass breaker, that's a good thing not bad thing.

[@sly2792004]

@@tombrown8800 I carry a gun, so I already prepare for something very unlikely to happen. I carry extra mags and people say why you probably won't ever need more then one. I say I probably won't need a gun at all, if you're preparing for a situation that won't happen why not prepare for the worse possible situation that won't happen. they make a bailout without glass breaker. the bailout is just a buyout with a tanto blade. I like knife with seat belt cutter too. Lots of people carry leathermans. why? mean they make poor choice for any of the tools they have on them. you'd be better off carrying the other tools instead.

[@nicholascoulter3760]

If you got a red backspacer and yellow thumbstuds that would really start to get that boba fett look... Kind of tempted now.

[@ncsEsper]

Benchmade: We need to improve our knives to justify high price! Let’s add a glass breaker. Customer: Idiots!

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Most of the high price is markup. They are actually reasonably priced at the dealer costs. Then vendors map tax is added. Many of the vendors have requested that map be raised more.

[@herstal54s]

Same can be said for Spyderco in different variations

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@herstal54s yea I can agree with that. These vendors dont even inspect the knives before shipping them, yet they keep asking for map pricing increases for profits. It's insane. I want a way to buy from the manufacturer without map markup, or as small a markup as possible. But yea at least spyderco build knives with better heat treatments and a few of the models use water cooled sharpening. Not to mention most of them are designed for users vs gimmicks like a fair amount of Benchmades.

[@herstal54s]

@@tacticalcenter8658 I like both brands but Spyderco did itself in for with Shaman pricing with no material changes, just from KZbin reviews/Instagram/reddit popularity (jmo). I have a local BM dealer that's about $25 cheaper than everywhere else under the sun that I use just to support local business.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

I find buying used or raffles helps me. Scalpers avoided of course.

[@Minusroot8]

Just here to commend you for using Spinach Rag!!! All your content is amazing but you know I have to let you know how much I love the music you choose! Made me smile Pete! Thanks. Have a great day.

[@mrsw916]

I never recognize his selections but enjoy the crap out of them

[@Minusroot8]

Lots of old school RPG songs. Opening song here is from Final Fantasy VI.

[@mrsw916]

@@Minusroot8 can definitely tell some are from video games. Many remind me on a really basic level of an artist called Hot Sugar

[@zdp-189]

I gotta finish Persona 5, were you playing that or moved on to Strikers? I was wondering if I could remove the little glass breaker nub on my favorite low budget knife, Sanrenmu 9031 roller bearing champ.BTW, over/ under 25 on the times Pete says AL-YOU-MINIUM :-D

[@MountainFisher]

I set up a drip system to 5 fruit trees from my 3 air conditioner's water trays. At first I did 3 trees, but two ACs put out more water so added two more trees. Best doggone apple and peach trees in the neighborhood. I never flip my eggs, just put the tight glass lid on with a spoonful of water and watch the yolks get white. Never break the yolks by flipping them like I always do.

[@The4cp]

Omelet! I've used a glassbreaker at work a few times.

[@starkparker16]

I like the cooking part. You are, after all, the Cate Blanchett of your Aussie omelette.

[@pawliemorph3941]

ah, a chef john fan I see

[@deadweight2049]

You are, after all, the Daniel Craig of your hearty breakfast eggs.

[@GreyRock100]

Cate Blanchett is an absolutely gorgeous woman.

[@jerrymcgovern4848]

The soil in your yard is terrible. You should set up a compost system. I agree with you about the glass breaker.

[@joe_a_photo]

Worry about your own soil lol

[@jerrymcgovern4848]

@@joe_a_photo Oh I do.

[@stevepuckey9034]

"Glass breakers on knives are stupid and stop putting them on there fuuuuuu!" Made me actually lol 😆

[@cameronbottoms1118]

I just bought a protech TR5 and their glass breaker is amazing.

[@davidcooke8825]

Awesome. A bloody funny smorgasbord of domestic life skills with a knife review thrown in. Thanks

[@ghosty6201]

Why the big fuss, could not care less if it was there or not. I'll use glassbreakers to cut tape on boxes just quicker easier and doesnt get the blade sticky

[@ForeverUnknowing]

Exactly this. Also, it makes a nice non-lethal impact tool. It's only useless if you only look at it as a glassbreaker.

[@armenarakelian9876]

I use glass breakers on my knives, not to free people or myself from a car roll over as I think it’s not a tool for that, but I do use them.. sometimes for breaking glass, sometimes for breaking other things. I personally think they’re useful. Lmao but I love your videos man keep it up please

[@harpothekidrs3282]

Pete: omeeeeeega Me, a stupid yank: Whomst?

[@drameday]

I guess I’m weird, but the glass breaker doesn’t bother me. I couldn’t care less if it’s there or not, and I’m certainly not going to spend money and time to get rid of it. The Bailout is one of my favorite Benchmade knives since I got the M4 version. Never thought I’d have a tanto as an EDC, but it’s a lot more useful than I expected. Btw if the glass breaker ever starts bothering me the way it seems to bother so many, I’ll just take it to the belt sander and be rid of it.

[@Lack_of_response]

did you wash the knife between various tasks, or did you get soda and fertilizer in your tomatos and sausage?

[@HOOSH69]

As soon as the picture of the omega spring popped up, I was instantly reminded of how immature I am... lololololol

[@HiresMerc]

I look forward to every video you put out. I’m not really subscribed to any other channels like yours. Would you recommend any other cooking channels. But really. Does anyone else recommend any other knife channels? Thanks for all the non knife related content as well. 👍🏼

[@gmorel1916]

New knife in the mail AND a new Pete upload in the same day. It’s gonna be a good week my dudes lol

[@BradGryphonn]

This was very refreshing (the glass-breaker rant). And the video brought back two memories. One, setting up the 10mm poly for my garden in Rockhampton. And Two, I used to buy those purpose-made glass-breaker/seatbelt cutter tools that mounted on a door pillar or wherever you reckon is a good spot. The moulded clamp held the tool really well and the glass hammer and the belt cutter were tools that really worked, because they weren't half-size add-ons to another tool.

[@Corhndog]

I have the 3V version and use it as a pommel to break up lining and such.

[@The_Great_Whodini]

I had an omega spring fail in my bugout, and I dont know how it happened, it just felt extra weak when I pulled it out after carrying it all day, then my knife was shutting weird and somehow the blade cut through the spring... I replaced the springs with a little thicker guage after market omegas and have had no problem since then. The axis lock is so much fun.

[@sqeeye3102]

I very much doubt the omega spring was in such a position that the blade could have cut through unless already broken. There just isn't enough room for the the spring to move into that position. I had an omega spring in my right side just snap in half from fatigue and no matter how much I used the knife both pieces stayed in place because they just had no where to go in between the frame and the scale. BM just uses terrible springs for the axis lock. I ended up getting aftermarket springs like you did but I had to bend them since they were too strong to replicate the feel of the old ones.

[@RobBernhard]

Another great video with several LOL moments. Cheers, Pete! As one can now get a Bugout with M4 and G10 scales in the same (or at least pretty close) OD green for about the same amount of money, I think the only correct answer to "which one?" is "both." :)

[@jordy703]

So when a knives has a bottle opener like the Civivi Qubit everybody likes it but when they put a glassbreaker at a Bailout knife. The names says it all, people think it’s foolish? I don’t need one but I’m sure happy when I need one someday and it’s on my edc knife in my pocket.

[@hityoutwo]

Agreed on the glass breaker. Watched a hard use video of a Benchmade Contego years ago in which the entire backspacer broke from using the glass breaker. And that had a profoundly negative effect on my young knife guy brain.

[@dmg4415]

No problems with frozen waterline, in Australia?

[@The_AntiVillain]

I use the glass breaker to pop the tape on boxes at work

[@sleigh4019]

My bugout had the aluminium scales from the cheaper China one I bought years before...love the real bugout blade on thoughts scales its a rock

[@ketch_up]

Ok, but now you're going to need to review the VIctorinox Rescue tool!

[@mrsw916]

Came for knife content, always stay for music selection 👌🏼

[@JoJo-nt9bm]

I spit out my breakfast when I saw your "accurate " drawing of the Omega Spring 🤣🤣🤣

[@DelYourself]

I disagree. First of all, the glass breaker does not bother me; it doesn't get in the way, probably because the handle is pretty long (I have L/XL hands). 2nd: your theory about specialized people having specialized tool is correct, however everyone might end up in a situation where breaking glass is a must. A communication accidents or trapped animals in vehicles happen and car windows are rather tough to break without a tool. There are plenty of videos showing how easy it is to brake glass with a dedicated glass breakers - including the ones on knives. I wouldn't even call it `tactical` - if I witness a car accident while I'm out for groceries it means I'm `tactical`? On the other hand - do I want to carry a dedicated glass breaker as an everyday carry? M4 Bailout is a great edc knife that carries light and slim, and it has a bonus glass breaker that doesn't interfere with my comfort of making a sandwich. And for that I really like it as a whole.

[@eachday9538]

The real life rescuers used pens with glass breakers like mine, you need to use the search terms "pen" and "hero"

[@grafja]

Is it possible to grind the factory backspacer flush with the end of the handle?

[@joe_a_photo]

You should have clicked “I’m feeling lucky” with the search haha

[@jibshreder]

I have always liked the bailout, I'd do the same if I ever got one! Also, out of curiosity what boots are you wearing in the beginning part of this video if you don't mind me asking?

[@Rangefindergeneral]

How do you now open your beer?

[@beardsandbraid3189]

I mean, I agree, the glass breaker is dumb, but there are no hot spots because of it...

[@krazmokramer]

That can of Coke reminded me of one of my favorite movies..."The Coca-Cola Kid" from the early 1980s.

[@matt0ryan35]

Where did you get the back spacer?

[@tts3874]

I feel violated by the choice of music. But since it’s your video, I apparently enjoyed the experience. Keep up the great work bud

[@mungo75]

All jokes aside Pete, would love to know what your thoughts are on the M4 over the 3V version. Have you ever had your hands on Benchmade's 3V?

[@lindboknifeandtool]

M4 suits a folding knife better in my opinion. I’ve had the puukko in 3v and the toughness is optimized, not strength/stability. Apparently they’re treating it to 60hrc now which is appropriate for 3v. All my opinion. I’m sure the 3v is a good enough option, just not the perfect steel/heat treat for the application.

[@mungo75]

@@lindboknifeandtool Cool, thank you for the information.

[@knifecharlatan8912]

So now, months later, do you still love the bailout? Because I love the bailout. And im rocking the 3v grivory version. It has reigned Supreme in my pocket over the last 12 months, near exclusively, dethroning manix2 in s110v.

[@CedricAda]

yep, still like it a lot!

[@drewpfeif5028]

What did you use for the replacement backspacer?

[@TheBigCanucker]

BTW loved the video and the knife. I don’t have any tanto knives, but I would love to ad a few to my collection the Buck Marksman and Cold Steel Recon 1 are the first and foremost buddy...take care.

[@danielkeegan5484]

You kill me man I’m laughing so hard right now at the diagram of an omega spring

[@93DracoX]

You're so damn funny Pete, keep em comin! Don't neglect persona though, your JOY DEPENDS ON IT lol.

[@profesorEDC]

Thank you for the video Pete ❗ great job as always😊👍

[@nicholasswain5430]

glass breaker and seat belt cutter combo is what i carried in Iraq but the glass breaker was still absolutely useless because all the vehicles have super thick laminated plastic and glass armor for windows lol

[@blueswan2175]

Hope you or your family isn't affected by the floods,take care hermano

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

This epidode was hilarious! Great job Pete 😆😆

[@111111111Tiger]

EVERYBODY NEEDS a glass breaker... lol

[@aceman1126]

True story: Driving to work one day and saw for a split second a strage sight... what appeared to be a car fly thru the air. Surely, this was something else. As I continued around the bend in the road there laid a nice new Volvo upside down on the embankment, very nearly in the roadway. The car had driven across a church parking lot (obviously fast as hell) thru a telephone pole, and landed upside down. This JUST happened. Like 1 second before I rounded the corner. Naturally, being a man, I stopped to help. The car was still on and running full throttle but smoking badly. My first thought was holy shit. My second thought was I gotta get whomever is in there out before this car catches fire. Me and a random soldier in full uniform (odd to see randomly, but comforting) were able to wrench the door open and I saw an older black lady buckled in having a seizure. Shit. I tell her she'd been in a wreck and is having a seizure and if she can hear me that she's gonna be fine and help is on the way. She seemed to have the seat belt digging in and I feared she might not be able to breathe so I used my SOG trident to cut the belt and me and the soldier lowered her to the roof of the car. I tried to turn the car off but couldn't. Thinking back I'm sure its cause it was still in gear but I didnt think about that at the time. I heard a commotion from the parking lot and it was another black lady crying and flipping out. I talked to her and turn out it was her sister. So I told her the driver had a seizure and we hugged for a minute and I tried to calm her down. In minutes the ambulance was down the road so I decided to get my car which I left in the road out of the way. I went to work still shaking from the adrenaline and still think about that day every time i drive by that church. I hope the driver was ok. Crazy day. Never needed a glass breaker yet but I do have a benchmade escape tool I think it's called a Houdini in my car now for just such an emergency and have since taken a CPR class and a stop the bleed class... both of which should be required in school. Thanks for all the cool vids, dude!

[@23Scadu]

At first I thought you were saying Amiga spring, but I guess that's before your time as a gamer.

[@sic5168]

Ahhh before the console wars we had amiga vs atari st

[@kangsterizer]

i think you could have a glass breaker if it was part of the blade and would recess in the handle when the blade is deployed. its also cheaper to manufacture that way.

[@etherealicer]

Just a reminder, cars in the US are required to have laminated glass on side windows since 2017. European cars already use laminated glass for a long time (Mercedes at least since 2012, though not exclusively). So, make sure you check your windows before you put an utterly useless glass-breaker in your car "for safety".

[@birdlaw1019]

Can't hide that Wiki search, Lorena was a stage 5 clinger.

[@markoi.83]

Literally never had an issue with the glass breaker. It's not uncomfortable. No hot-spots , nothing .... unless you have little girls hands...😅

[@JohnFrumFromAmerica]

I see you are using the cheapest timer tap from Bunnings. I feel a timer tap review coming on :)

[@Ni66otFa66er]

Hey Pete, between the M4 Freek and the M4 Bailout which would you recommend as a designated EDC?

[@knifeaddict1014]

Bailout

[@charliebaker1427]

I put titanium scales on my 3v version but kept the lanyard on it

[@GurtTarctor]

Hey Pete, did you hear about the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit MXBS which was made for the Australian army? It has one hand opening plain and serrated/recurve blades. Apparently it's going to be available for the general public to buy later this year.

[@JustKnifeThings]

Hello, I'm Ron Davidson from the International Organization for the Prevention of Tantos in Herb and Other Mincing. We have noticed that you are using a tanto blade with no belly and no bench clearance on the handle to mince chives. We implore you to switch the Spydiechef to prevent this heinous abuse. We would like to resolve this matter outside the courts. Please indicate your intent to comply.

[@davidaxman]

I'm sorry, my mind wanders, but you got a heck of an echo going on in your kitchen. Thanks for the review!

[@neok1945]

Great video, that Persona 5 music and gameplay 🥰

[@shastaham7630]

At last! A voice of truth crying from the wilderness. PS... My MTech glass breaker reacted very well to the ministrations of a bench grinder.

[@Ice_Berg]

Knowing how much you hate ladders I have a feeling that the glass breaker is not coming off that roof anytime soon.

[@MrTuffCookies]

The Bailout is a cool knife for sure, and M4 is a great steel, but I just don’t see the price tag being justified relative to just getting a 20CV Bareknuckle. Maybe if edge retention is of utmost importance, but the Bareknuckle will be just as sturdy, action is basically just as good, it’ll be better in hand, and you’ll never have to worry about breaking an omega spring.

[@charliebaker1427]

Lets be real how expensive are omega springs

[@monaplysia2853]

Hey Pete, @ 6:02, I assume you are cutting the stump of some tasty broccoli to throw it away? If that's so, I just wanted to let you know that you can eat the stump just like you can eat the rest of the vegetable, you don't have to throw it away. Of course, only if you want to. But yeah, it tastes literally the same as the rest, just a bit crunchier :)

[@dugupdandys7934]

I don't mind it, don't notice it myself. I've used it one time to open a jar of pickles I couldn't open. It pokes a nice little hole in lid. Although I'd rather not have it, the knife looks better without it..

[@quewerty8401]

all we need are carbone Omeeega springs and they would never fail

[@jackchn23]

I enjoyed your video, I’m a Benchmade fan! On a separate note, how’s that mouse problem you have going on in Australia?

[@ChizAfterHours]

been using my 3V one daily for a year now. Got it and found some used aluminum scales for it so it looks like an M4 one. The pommel is at least comfy not like the glass breaker. been a great knife and serves as my main user. A small amount of the blade coating is wearing off from hard use at this point.

[@charliebaker1427]

I like my titanium scales for it

[@JC_1095]

Hows the edge retention and sharpenability of the 3v steel?

[@MrCrazyclown145]

Heck yea its garden time!!

[@Kluetone]

Ten times better mixing compost with your soil than potting mix. Give it a go mate :)

[@DZNTZ]

Who do those (very large) vertebrae belong to? I found this vid very informative. I had NO idea that Australians ate omelettes. Also, had never heard another man say “Touch it up on my pants”… I like it. Next time I’m at a bus stop and need to strop a blade - I may just ask a gentleman nearby if I may “touch it up on his pants”. I foresee a positive outcome.

[@chrisvanasse6345]

Regular pointy glass breakers I agree are STUPID. The one on the back of my bailout I wouldn’t consider a standard glass breaker more of a bar that I actually use often for prying, opening bottles and hitting/ hammering things.

[@RonSpilker]

That's the standard version. The aluminum handle ones have the glass breaker tip on that bar. They're also about $100 more.

[@wysurvivor]

Holy cow, you like your dairy.

[@ethanthomas5393]

Reminds me of all those crappy m tech tacticiool mall ninja knives

[@JohnClausen]

Did you pick Futaba’s theme music because the car’s windshield definitely broke when it hit Wakaba?

[@JODAORTA]

For some reason I thought you were going to fix the 'tanto' to drop point modification

[@hificat101]

Late comment but what's your take on the 3V heat treat issue with these? Seems like they run these soft, that diminishes edge retention, which I imagine kind of sucks if you have to repeatedly sharpen a tanto blade.

[@jamesgrant9377]

Great video. Love it.

[@PhilipsIndoorControl]

Where is the the JapaKnives review? We need it.

[@eachday9538]

Pretty hard to maintain a one way parasocial relationship with this upload schedule tbh

[@BlazeBerger]

Need more cooking videos.

[@knoxknifemods]

Man the Bailout just hasn’t grabbed my attention at all. I was excited back when they did the initial run in 3V but after all of that negative press about the HT I feel like it just kinda fizzled out, which is a shame because M4 is great. Im sure that backspacer makes a huge difference though. Also, tangent: you need to check out Yakuza: Like A Dragon my dude.

[@nunyabusiness8538]

i think microtech puts a glass breaker on their knives as a legal thing..maybe in case of some court case it could be considered a glass breaker rather than a knife. i have no idea but that’s my theory. in the same way brass knuckles are sold as “paper weights” cuz of some little nibs