FSB -- Benchmade 560BK-1 Super Freek: Instant Hall of Famer

[@jasonthames7360]

I’d be very surprised if you don’t get one of these for yourself. Benchmade has a winner here, maybe the perfect all-purpose EDC Knife. Thanks Rob, I certainly won’t be selling mine.

[@davidh0159]

"Why am I sending this home... to it's owner... I don't know." Love it!

[@wjhedgepeth71]

Love this knife. I've had mine for a few weeks and it's amazing.

[@OnTheEdge5950]

I’ve been looking into this knife for a while and I finally pulled the trigger right after I watched this review tonight Bill lol. Thanks for all the great info and no nonsense reviews 👍!

[@PeaceCountryBoy]

Just bought this beauty a couple of hours ago, can't wait to see how it compares to the original Benchmade Freek. Also can not wait to see how hard it is to free hand diamond plate sharpen in comparison to CPM-20CV. Bet it'll be my new carry for a while

[@makeitfixitdoit1410]

Just got my Superfreek, and cannot agree more Rob. Near perfect, and very possibly the *best* production knife in the Benchmade catalog right now.

[@bryancbailey]

Love that Ritter Grip for sure - I’ve got a few that I can’t ever foresee parting with...

[@xxZEROxGHOSTxx]

Love this knife , i was lucky to get number 1 first production

[@robbybachmann8061]

No I did

[@Kevinclearysharpstuff]

Great video my friend I feel the very same way about this knife hige win for Benchmade

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Yep. It's fantastic! Possibly THE best Benchmade in a decade. Mine gets thin down behind the edge and the M4 is perfection. Ergonomics are on point and even the jimping provides some traction though it's no Spyderco. Great knife! The only problem is it has brought to light just how much better my Stryker 908 carbon fiber/M4 blade grind geometry could be with a similar blade profile! Imagine THAT! This blade in the Stryker handle frame! Schweeet! Hey! Where's my torx bits?

[@willieboy3011]

I have the Ritter knife also with M390, just under 3 1/2." This knife is gorgeous. I have several Benchmades, and I have never had a Benchmade that I didn't love. However, I have never owned a CPM M-4 blade, so I am eager for that. Handle is so superb. The blade length is longer like I like, finger guard and action look fine, excellent lock, and even the blade and handle color matches. Only thing I'm not crazy about is red layers, but I may grow to like them. I gotta get this one.

[@rickkerans8485]

Thanks for the review. I am in the process of trying to get one. That grey and black with the red liners and barrel spacers is a great look. They did a fantastic job on that knife. After handling it I bet you want one. Knife is a perfect EDC knife. Look forward to next review.

[@Osprey1994]

Knifejoy.com

[@Gaston-Monescu]

I’ve yet to be tempted to buy any Benchmade. Until now. Nice!

[@SteveKluver]

Thanks Rob. A truly world class, hall of fame knife. To be sure. It's only competition, in this class. The new Ritter/Hogue RSK MK-1 G2. I love this thing! : - )

[@yosijudo]

this guy is amazing, where do I learn all of this about knives. I don't know your name, but thank you man! What a review!!!

[@tonesetterfitness1261]

Still one of my favourite knives, only carry this and my maxamet pm2 for the most part now

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

yep. i gotta have one. thanks Rob! guess that toothache can wait. lol

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

I just ordered mine yesterday! I would have killed for the natural G-10 and gray ceracoat blade model but i missed out. The 560 BK will do though! Thanks for showing us Rob!

[@carknelson5895]

Good looking edge on that black blade

[@thechemtrailkid]

I was also excited when I saw this knife but I was really hoping Benchmade would start to transition their Axis lock mechanisms to the coil spring/carriage mechanism a la the Anthem. I've had such bad luck with Omega springs that I'd rather just wait.

[@matthewshannon6946]

I just got mine in the mail today- you nailed the review- what a piece of work! I don't think you exaggerated a bit...the damn thing is perfect. I don't know who is sending out all these blades with perfect centering and nice edge grinds- if they figure out who it is, they're going to fire that poor sob for breaking company policy!!😂😂😂😂 Seriously, it really is great! Can't remember the last time I was this excited about a purchase. Looking forward to a lot of pocket time!!!

[@aaronoosterhoff5449]

Your edc is what I edc; 550HG with KSF scales, best knife ever.

[@samdungan03]

I don't use those mindless guided systems I free hand on wet and/or oil stones. I get incredible results. My superfreek takes an incredible edge and lasts longer than anything I own.

[@jeffreyweber8006]

Wow. That's cool. Love the lightning boltish finish on the G10

[@VincenzoNero94]

Cool to see you not use the micro. Always appreciate a apostleP video.

[@tylerantonietti355]

Love the video Rob. Got to get me one of these. I still have the limited production version with the jade/natural G10 handles and M4 blade with grey cerakote. Number 86/500. I really want to sell it and buy this one but boy am having a hard time letting it go. I’d be able to carry this one where as the limited one I own I’m afraid to carry it. It’s like a catch 22. Always a new knife coming out I find myself “needing” lol. I’m still waiting for the Cold Steel AD-10 to come back so I can grab that. I have the AD-15 already. If I sold my limited freek I could probably pay for this freek and the AD-10 considering their selling for like 350 to 400 dollars which is just crazy, feel bad even listing it for that much. Decisions decisionssss... also I agree with what you said and your stance on Benchmade. Drama is the “fad” these days. Everyone always up in arms over something.

[@billyallen1752]

Hi mate. I’m torn between the super freak and presidio 2. Wanting it for med to large EDC plus the piece of mind that the knife is capable for self defence. Any input would be greatly appreciate.

[@iaaiah]

feels like I wait for months for a knife video from you. and then only a short one:( lol.. love your knife reviews. have a great day mr p

[@petervu9773]

id take a mini super freek in a heart beat

[@davidmarshall7752]

Amen ~

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Wonderfull piece for sure... just don't feel like CPM M4 for my sweaty pockets...

[@cyrilculton1181]

Great video, great knife. "PERFECT" appears to be the word for it. Now I gotta get me one. Thanks, I think?

[@Osprey1994]

Yeah it's a great knife.

[@Osprey1994]

Love mine, I would have taken it in a plain blade but I understand why they coat it.

[@blvckvv999]

Spyderco has some nice uncoated blades in M4. The Gayle Bradley comes to mind.

[@Cooldibs]

When do you choose if you’re going to put a micro bevel on a knife?

[@draganpastrovic2157]

Watched a video on this knife on some channel where a guy is saying that m4 steel is problematic, primary edge burned, cooked at factory and that it takes 14 sharpenings to get to the good steel. I imagine that could happen to some knives due to the belt needing a change but I doubt it's a problem with all the freek models. What's your thoughts on the m4 steel? Could it be possible that Benchmade stuff up their knives like this? Thanks

[@TheApostleP]

I haven’t seen that video, Dragan. But I do know that CPM-M4, if processed correctly, does require a different order of operations than most manufacturers use on other steels, as well as special attention to the composition and condition of abrasives, like you mentioned. That said, it also has inherently high “red hardness,” meaning you’d have to burn it pretty badly before it would lose performance. It has definitely not been my experience that Benchmade handles it incorrectly. Quite the contrary in fact. I’ve sharpened many of their knives in M4, and it routinely fights to the death. I’m not saying there couldn’t be a knife here or there that got overheated by a frustrated operator on a worn out belt, but it’s definitely not the rule.

[@draganpastrovic2157]

@@TheApostleP yes, thanks for the answer 👍

[@draganpastrovic2157]

@@TheApostleP the channel is outpost 76, m4 edge retention testing if you want to take a look.

[@BrentonCarr]

Ordered today!

[@HawkeyeMO72]

Super freak or mini presidio 2?

[@andrewt248]

The only thing they could have done better, IMHO, is to prioritize the pocket clip over the lanyard hole. Beautiful knife.

[@michaelfowlkes4729]

I got #8 😄

[@wrjames38]

Thanks for video Rob! The new super freek or the KSF M4 Axis Stryker carbon?

[@Osprey1994]

This, the Freek is known for being a slicer. It's a really high grind and it will save you some $$$.

[@wrjames38]

@@Osprey1994 Thanks!

[@Howardsheppard]

Agreed, brother. Mine hasn’t left my pocket in a week (never happens with this kid).

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Got one love it 😀

[@warmachine_1396]

I bought one and like it alot. The only issue is out of the 3 I went through at the knife store none of the blades were centered in the handle. I got the one that was closest but they were all pretty much the same.

[@nmiloslavich]

Hello! How do I send you my knife to have it sharpened?

[@ramenoodle7853]

Nick Miloslavich he has a tutorial video i believe on services and pricing

[@nmiloslavich]

Thanks I found it

[@rcampbell595]

I need honest opinions Super freek Mini crooked river limited edition w/green micarta P.s. don't tell me to buy both. I know my budget lol

[@rcampbell595]

Also Barrage m390 R.I.F.T. Shot show 2018 limited edition

[@fredmartin328]

Have both, Super Freek best for SHTF

[@rcampbell595]

@@fredmartin328 ended up getting a barrage, liked it but sold it. Benchmade isn't for me.

[@likethewind888]

You got a way with words old timer

[@kennethbroadwell653]

Looks good. M4 is a no go for me due to rust.

[@cameronwilliams4149]

That's why they coated it, and get some edci solution, it's fix any issues you have with rust and is food safe

[@budsblades7211]

I've had the m4 axis stryker for well over a year and still rust free thanks to the cerakote finish

[@Osprey1994]

"rust" unless you live on the coast it's not a problem.

[@kennethbroadwell653]

I often go to the coast and am there now. The edge would rust here very quickly. Coating not an issue.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

A wood handle would have made it for me. I pretty much only prefer wood with my steel with the only exception being liners.

[@Osprey1994]

Wood with a plain blade would have been great.

[@drameday]

Uncle Randy? Is that you?

[@mforrest1508]

Guess I’m too attached to the Ritter knives to like this. They dropped Doug from benchmade and then made this as a replacement for the rsk. I’ll stick with Doug here. Yes I know the handle was originally Mel Pardues design

[@Osprey1994]

Did they drop him or did they just part ways? I think it's silly to get hung up on.

[@mforrest1508]

OspreyBravo18 they dropped him. He let out a press release on his web site after it happened.

[@rusterkat1188]

Is that quote from the Rick James Bible? Wouldn't have taken you to be a fan of the Rick James version.

[@TheApostleP]

Ruster Kat And you’d be right 😉

[@stans977]

stonewashed blade, deep carry clip

[@mayanalien]

What watch do you have on?

[@TheApostleP]

Diego Salvatierra That’s the world famous $40 Casio Duro diver. Best watch under $50 I’ve ever owned.

[@ericperez9070]

9 minutes isn’t a short one

[@thomaswalsh5097]

Benchmade PU

[@joelhansen7373]

Hall of Fame for a clone? Yeah, it’s a great knit! But I’m wondering what makes it ok for Benchmade to copy Doug Ritter’s blade design when you condemn Chinese makers for copying well known knife designs? Doug Ritter is an icon who has done so much for the knife community with his Knife Rights organization. Buy his work & it helps fund Knife Rights. Me? I’m buying from the original designer rather than the copycat so I bought a Ritter RSK Mk1. Every time I see a Freek I’m reminded of how unethical Benchmade is for copying Doug Ritter’s design.

[@TheApostleP]

Joel Hansen Seriously, Joel? The blade vaguely shares the same general shape. It’s a knife. It has a blade. Both have belly, a thumb ramp and a slightly curved spine. They’re both saber ground flat. Come to think of it, there are roughly 18,000 other knife blades infringing on Doug Ritter’s idea! Oh, the humanity!!! Oh... wait... did somebody say that blade shape was around before Doug Ritter was born?! I guess he goes from plaintiff to defendant in the blink of an eye 😖

[@seanstevens1651]

2020... nobody talks or cares about the Super Freak...

[@matejmalej596]

hm...maybe steel liners

[@TheApostleP]

MATEJ MALEJ It does have steel liners, nested and about 2/3 the length of the handle.

[@basp-ef7jx]

Who's buying Benchmades anymore?

[@TheApostleP]

basp 2005 I can’t speak for retailers, but as for my consignment sales, Benchmade models are among the top 3 fastest selling brands, as well as having the top resale value as a percentage of original web price. For users and collectors who appreciate actual utility and cutting performance, Benchmade is still very hard to beat. For “enthusiast collectors” who are impressed by exotic materials and features of the day which have dubious utility, Benchmade isn’t necessarily as attractive as other brands. They don’t make great Instagram “knife crack.” They make great knives.

[@MiguelRodriguez-xm4um]

I have to agree with you sir ! I know you have done a video on the presidio but what are your thapostlepoughts on the mini presidio 2 ? @

[@shannonpaschal9493]

@@TheApostleP Tell me how to send you my knife to sharpen.. Thanks love the Christian clean reviews. Thanks pastor Shannon Paschal

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

I am!

[@Hisdudeness799]

Boo Benchmade.

[@Osprey1994]

Do your research or keep your mouth shut. People that are peddling that shit only payed attention to the intitial wave of information.

[@donaldwortham1661]

It's a freak show

[@tikkidaddy]

Bye bye butterfly...they used to be my second favorite production knife company...not anymore...sorry