Freek vs. Freek Rematch! Blade steel and edge geometry, did Benchmade nail it?

[@BenchmadeKnifeCompany]

Very cool setup! We perform similar tests using a larger machine in our test lab. Just about all of the Crucible steels we use are indeed the CPM versions. We stopped marking them as "CPM" on the blades a few years ago, though we still include it to make the distinction for certain steels like CPM D2 and CPM 154 because we are still making older knives with the ingot versions of those steels. Otherwise, M4, S30V, S90V, 3V, CruWear, etc. are all the CPM versions.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks for commenting! I’ve let my subscribers know that you had a chance to view this video and asked them to reply to your comment with questions. Hope it’s ok with you 😃

[@RockyMountainEDC]

Is there a possibility that any of the Freek variants will be offered in the Benchmade Custom shop in the future?

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Is the original Adamas 375 ingot D2 or CPM-D2? It says “D2” on the blade. I’ve had several people ask me.

[@fl9667]

Please send him new knives to review. He is a good reviewer. Would buy benchmade cause of him.

[@jordanbear7845]

@@CuttingBoardRx awesome !! thanks for all your great testing and insight 🤠 found your channel when you started reviewing Medfords 🎉 hoping to see you do a torture test of the benchmade 15080-2. Not just the blade but the lock and the stabilized wood 👏👏

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Hopefully you all get through the technical weeds and enjoy watching the actual tests. The good news about building the edge toughness test fixture is the that now I can validate any knife blade made in, say China, and determine whether the manufacturer is lying about the steel!

[@Commander_Cody7]

Just bought a M4 super freek after watching this and the last video on it. I can’t wait to get it! Thank you 🙏

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Definitely on my top quality knives list. Congrats and enjoy!

[@barkingspider2007]

"Hot tip" on breaking red locktite: Use a cheap soldering iron. (Harbor Freight $5.99 / $3.99 on sale) this will break the thread locker without risking damaging the knife. By the way, I appreciate the beating your knives are taking in the name of helping the community make better buying decisions. Benchmade is "Proud" 💰 of the blades they make. 😎👍

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Great idea! How did I not think about this? Thanks!

[@1st508thAirborne]

I enjoyed this video and the previous one with these 2 knives.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Glad you liked it! I’m trying to increase the subscription numbers to be able to get the word out to the whole knife community. If you can, please share these videos with your friends!

[@1st508thAirborne]

@@CuttingBoardRx Sure 👍🙂 If you enjoy dogs stop by and check my channel out. I have a few knife and tomahawk reviews as well. Over 4800+ videos. I'm looking to pick up a large Freek which is why I was watching your 2 videos regarding it. How is the grip on the carbon fiber one? Is it the really slippery carbon fiber or is it the more 3d feeling 'tacky and grippy' carbon fiber?

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@1st508thAirborne Thanks! I checked out your channel and am looking forward to watching hours of content you have posted! On the topic of Feeks: since you very likely able of bench-pressing your own weight, M4 with jigged G10 seems like a much better fit for you, handle is much grippier and blade will be tougher than the CF version with S90V. Here’s another option: Southern Grind Bad Monkey. Textured CF grips, 4.1” blade .133” thick, Emerson Wave and thumb studs opening, thickest Ti liner I’ve ever seen at .075” thickness it’ll lock up solid. Steel is 14C28N which is very tough as well. US-made. Bottom line, because you’re a big dude and live in the extreme climate, tougher blade and rougher grip will fit the billet. It won’t freeze to your hand and the Emerson Wave is more tactical than an Airsoft team captain 🤣

[@chriswebb3018]

Very informative video, appreciate the work put in to show everyone.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@hereinmissoula11]

cool setup but you need to have the same edge goemetry to test toughness between two steels.

[@mel87123]

I liked the color combos better after you switched the scales.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

I thought so too

[@JJ-lu6mg]

I agree and I have both myself. Now I’m thinking copying your idea lol… Thx again for the great content.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@JJ-lu6mg SHHH. Quiet! if benchmade or SMKW or BHQ or KC get a wind of this, they will end up selling a blackout Magnacut exclusive limited edition for $600 and Damasteel two-tone gold class with blue hardware for $730 to the unsuspecting “youts” 😂🤣 and metal_complex will be the one to break out the hype and make commissions!

[@JJ-lu6mg]

@@CuttingBoardRx 🤣

[@EDCandLace]

Btw 3 of those ladies per thousand is me lol... one watching on my phone, one on my tablet and one my laptop. That's why I say, when you say hello lady your speaking directly to me lol

[@mel87123]

I'd like to think he was speaking of me (girlfriend), but I will give that credit to his sweet momma. I am very happy to see he has lady fans! It's nice to know that we can be tough, smart, and hang with the boys, and we don't all fit the stereotypical girl role!

[@EDCandLace]

Well after reading this now I'm very curious as to whom the 1 more is lol

[@mrc2205]

Or is it me?

[@mrc2205]

Hi. I’ve just joined and I’m a female as well. Thank you for not forgetting us.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@EDCandLace]

Beautifully set up testing!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Thanks! I try

[@Commander_Cody7]

Glad I found this channel! Love the content

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Welcome aboard! Hoping for some good questions!

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Good stuff man. That’s a cool set up you have. The Freak has been on my to get list for a while now but for whatever reason I haven’t pulled the trigger on the purchase. Now i just have to choose either the S90V or M4 steel. 🤘

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Did you see BM actually came down from their cloud and commented below? I pinned their comment. It’s your chance to ask them a direct question.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

In case BM guy doesn’t answer, it’s definitely ingot D2. That was my first BM ever and it’s on the second blade. Because I broke the tip off. Their new claymores are CPM D2 though. Very tough steel.

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

@@CuttingBoardRx Yea man I was almost positive it’s ingot D2 but thought it would be good to ask. Thanks for the info. Jarad with Neeves Knives said CPM-D2 has around 7 percent increase in edge retention and is about 30 percent tougher than ingot D2. That’s a big difference for sure. I haven’t had a CPM-D2 knife to test myself so far.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

@@WhatsthePOINT_EDC check this out: Disturbing and destructive: Benchmade 9570 Mini Claymore Torture Test kzbin.info8VvuTEQ4HGw?feature=share And CPM D2 on a Gerber: Unauthorized use of Gunny’s knife: Gerber 06 Automatic kzbin.info/www/bejne/rompgqmKlt2obq8

[@luisnouel4268]

Amazing video. I think you need a BESS tester. Before the test you don't know if both blades have the same sharpeness. You only know that both cut paper more or less the same. with the BESS tester you know how many grams are needed to cut the filament before and at the end of the test, then you can calulate the % of edge you lost. I buy at Walmart. I am a knife collector too...

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Great points! I didn’t specifically mention in this video, but I resharpened the S90V to 15.5 degrees to match the M4 blade, and touched up the latter, as you may be able to see in the side by side towards the end.

[@jordy703]

Is the Benchmade super freek M4 steel good? I’ve seen some vids that people say it’s over cooked and needs many sharpenings to be good?? Just ordered the super Freek so please let me know 🙏

[@TerminalM193]

Do you have any experience with the worksharp sharpener that's just like yours but I guess isn't as well built? The price difference between the two is pretty steep but I also want something that's going to last. I'm brand new to the knife world and just got a few nice knives I'd like to keep up with. Ty for any advice!

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Do you mean the original $60 Work Sharp Precision Adjust? Yes, I used one for over a year and with patience it does a decent job. The Pro that I’m using now does better job and it takes slightly less time, but there is nothing wrong with the base model to start with.

[@jonathanrowan4802]

There’s a guy on here that thinks benchmade over cooked the M4 he had to sharpen it like 15 times to get to the good steel. I have the super freek also so I tend to believe him.

[@sheltermonkey6065]

I know you don't want to damage the blade any more than necessary, but you should have done repeated runs of the test.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

If the result was inconclusive, I would have. It’s actually the same amount of work to get 1 notch out as 3-4 if you want a perfect edge. My fixture would allow adjustments to do more than one

[@TerminalM193]

Took you 18hrs to edit the video?

[@Sharpaholic-1]

This made me cring! Those poor knives...lol. I work in a job where I analyze jet aircraft engine components wrapped generously in cardboard and bubblewrap that end up in my iffice when they have issues. I use the Bemchmade Freek in M4 as my main package opener all day. The CPM M4 is very easy to sharpen as well.

[@alexmegavolt9010]

Heating the screws with a lighter causes them to release 🙈

[@CuttingBoardRx]

Stick to what you know

[@alexmegavolt9010]

@@CuttingBoardRx I mean, the hardening of the metal of the screws changes under the action of the flame. The flame temperature reaches 900 degrees Celsius. And the process, the reverse of quenching, is possible already at 500-650 degrees Celsius.

[@CuttingBoardRx]

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[@alexmegavolt9010]

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[@CuttingBoardRx]

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[@barkingspider2007]

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[@CuttingBoardRx]

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[@CuttingBoardRx]

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[@CuttingBoardRx]

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