Its the best Benchmade - the M4 Freek

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[@stevenbusch9336]

Sometimes a pocket clip is just a pocket clip.

[@CSGraves]

(... about to paraphrase George Carlin's response to Freud)

[@710thcenturydigitalboy4]

some people see what they want to, that's all. i coulda sworn i saw the uncle randy moustache on his lip when he said that..

[@David_DY]

She's a super freak, super freak, She's super freaky; super freak, super freak :)

[@krislong9338]

@@David_DY super freaky...yow!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I've never once taken the scales off any benchmades I own to clean it. Take the pivot out, slide the blade and washers out. Clean them. Dab of oil on one side of blade, stick washer to it, slide that back in the frame, then with a little flat head from your screwdriver kit, push the second washer into place. Slightly hold the axis bar to relieve tension, Take another random bit and shove it through the pivot hole to align the washers and blade. Jam pivot screw back in. Dab of oil down the side to washer. Flip it open/closed a few times. Done.

[@knoxknifemods]

Wholeheartedly love this knife. The guys over at DBK did an awesome video on it as well. Glad you’re digging it Pete! That intense knife bro meme was gold

[@christamu2]

Mr Sparkle is disrespectful to dirt. Awesomo powah!

[@mortarish]

Thanks so much for the Knife Steel Nerds mention, that's exactly what appeals to me about knives, a life long fascination with material science.

[@JohnClausen]

Knife content and Persona 5 music? I’m so glad I found your channel.

[@castort601]

Life will change

[@petergalione1414]

The split arrow clip is just fine.

[@icolater27]

Love the bugout. My fav Benchmade. Tons of custom parts available.

[@shaneintegra]

I just purchased a Super Freek not too long ago as my first Benchmade and am beyond impressed. It holds an edge so well and looks amazing as well

[@zachstuff]

Have to say this Super Freek has been my favorite for the past year! Hoping for that mini super freek! Thanks for the detailed review!

[@nikolozgabashvilii769]

Respect for all your revews, interesting fun to watch, with slight sarcazm to spice up the subject and in deps explanation. Thank you for eforts, highly apriciate your work.

[@christophercrane2686]

Good review, got mine about 2 weeks ago after procrastinating for a year. Authorized dealers on ebay have it for $175 usd. I have this for a backup to my backup in my outdoor pack. My intent was for mostly wood processing & it even strikes a ferro rod (from factory) keep up the good work!

[@JamEWalsh]

Great video, man! Glad to see you back. :)

[@edwardyork4321]

LOVED the very end of this one Pete 💥

[@GuyonaMoose]

Man I’ve had this knife on me everyday since I bought it 15months ago. It’s such a beast and very smooth. It’s so fun to flick. And stays so so sharp. Mine sees the leather strop everyday that’s all it ever seems to need. However I wish it was more “pokey”. So I just ordered myself the crucarta pm2 :) thanks for all you do man

[@HeavySetTactical409]

dude i talk about your channel often you are hilarious your cut scenes like the zombie one just now are great. ya made me buy a freek i am excited to try out the m4 only knife steel i believe i havent done a video on is m4

[@inntit4093]

Welcome back!! Re: bad cutting results, outpost had the same, but adding a few sharpenings made it better.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Great review as always. I’m loving my Benchmade “super” freek. Love the blade shape , the high flat grind and CPM-M4 is my favorite folding knife steel. The sculpted G-10 handle feels great, offers a secure and versatile grip and looks good. The knife is lightweight, strong, ergonomic and overall just a great performer. As far as Benchmade go, it ranks up there with my Knives Ship Free , exclusive 908 stryker in M4/carbon fiber, 550-1 griptilian and 581 barrage M390/aluminum bolster/G-10 models. A great knife!

[@CSGraves]

Goodness, that Intense Knife Bros bit... yer in top form Pete!

[@Tisirfall]

Man you're such an awesome geek! Didn't expect the persona 5 ost to hit me upon clicking the video haha!

[@halfbaked3373]

Needed some knife nerdyness in my life today, the montage music makes me complete

[@supporterofsanity]

Being from the states I'm not used to knife reviewers cutting things. Good on ya.

[@pgmale]

I have the regular S30V Freek and I really love it. I'm more tempted than I should be to get the M4 Freek.

[@darichard11]

Nice review. I need to get to Benchmade and take a look at one of these (one they re-open).

[@davidcooke8825]

Damn, love that funky sound track

[@masalpert]

Stellar music choice

[@dansaghin1]

I have the regular Freek with S30V steel and it`s my most used and loved knife I ever owned...

[@phoenixrising7777]

Bring back Fridays with Basil!!!

[@aussieknifeguy8693]

Great vid as always mate 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@TTT-du6oj]

Cedric and Ada at 6:34),listening to it cut really is appropriate,a super sharp knife cutting phone book paper can be whisper quiet 😁

[@barrymilton6605]

Loved my first M4 Freek so much that I bought a second one. The clip sucks but all my BM’s now rock the Lynch Northwest deep carry titanium clip. Love the steel testing.

[@B0n3rdawg]

Love the mr sparkle shirt

[@WillEDC]

Seems like a legit nice knife. In addition to the rubber band, you could put a soldering iron tip on the screw to help break it down with heat. Oh before that. Do the tap trick. Put the bit on screw and give it some taps to break the loctite.

[@antoinedoinell]

you can also submerge the knife in hot water for a bit.

[@710thcenturydigitalboy4]

dude, there's a proper way to remove both blue and red loctite, go google, source i collect balisongs. why do knife noobs always freak out over loctite, doesn't even matter what color.

[@christopherskipp1525]

Loctite isn't meant to be glue is it?

[@krislong9338]

@@christopherskipp1525 not per se, but its essential function, yes, is to secure screws within the receiving threads. The main purpose is to keep them from coming loose,but there are varying strengths. Blue is good for most smaller screws, red is particularly known for destroying torx bits on knives.

[@jtucci5711]

As we live in a "New and improved world" I am surprised you didn't go with the "Super Freak, Super Freak" Sung to the song "Super Freak", anyway I am sure you had your reasons, I always enjoy your informative and highly comedic videos. Take Care

[@nathandrushinin1072]

Great shirt Pete! 😂

[@amandeep1420]

The Persona theme? Are you serious? This is why I love you. Godammit.

[@CarlosDangerTheThird]

Great review fish bulb

[@knifelife7777]

I love my Benchmade “super freek” its one of my favorite knives and has lasted the test of time both in use and in my EDC lineup , this and the Spyderco shaman are the only knives that i have bought and haven’t Sold to buy to buy other knives. Great video brother.

[@knifenoob5411]

I had 3 omega springs break on my Bugout within 6 months. You better hope your spring doesn’t break because they will not send a spring to you they will have you send it in to get fixed. Send it from Aussie land will be a pain. Beside the omega spring great knife! Did coating on blade recieve any scratches, I see it held up pretty well. Thx for vid!

[@johnd9357]

You can get omega springs 3rd party. Also if you don’t want to send your favorite knife back to the states, simply buy a cheap griptilian and rob the springs from that knife. Then send the grip back to the states for a spring fix.

[@doctoruttley]

943 all day and all night. Love Benchmade’s M4. I have it on the Barrage custom with FDE scales and assisted opening. 940 in my front pocket and a Barrage in my back pocket (either the M4, S90V or the Damasteel Barrages) 😎🤘🏻🇨🇦 Edit: either the 940 or the 943 in the front pocket. Depending on the tasks.

[@ScottBondradioflier]

I wonder if the screw would have stripped if you weren’t using that funky tool.... Awesome video as always!

[@MobiuSphere]

automatic thumbs up for that intro song

[@mattconklin4026]

I just purchased the bailout, can't wait to get some time with it. I've been carrying a tanto style for afew years now, the scales are ok I guess 🤷🏼‍♂️. I like the freek scales with the colored liners 🤙🏼 For slicing, now I wonder if I've been having issues with the tanto blade vs that style.

[@ruhanfarsin2479]

Love the use of persona 5 music, hope you got your hands on royal!

[@jordangrose698]

I couldn’t agree with you more. My M4 Freak is my favorite Benchmade too. I really need to get a different pocket clip, Benchmade stopped giving clips though

[@sngx1304]

Agreed. DBK did a video with this knife included. Impressive all around. Don’t waste your money on the overhyped Spyderco Shaman, get this one instead!

[@morganyoder4277]

I've got a super freek. It really is a great knife, It holds an edge well, has nice ergonomics, and looks great.

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

I don’t like the look at all, but it does seem functional

[@phillipnunya6793]

I'm glad that knife tickles the boxes for you.

[@adamgrimes820]

The fact that tons of company’s are using the axis lock makes me feel like it’s not a problem. I’m just happy that the lock doesn’t fail on the freek like it does on the adamas. And the freek does have the slightly thicker omega springs

[@andrewbounds5497]

Please do a rough vs polished edge! I’ve been keeping mine at a stropped 800 grit finish and it seems to last longer. KSN is just doing single finishes.

[@gordonstevenson535]

Nice knife, like the Benchmade 417 Fact a wee bit more.

[@tonyochoa7097]

Just wait till you see the auto fact,(just dropped on blade hq,already outof stock!)

[@johndavid9973]

Great music btw 😍

[@lexis831]

Another great review. As for the stripping problem, Try using a proper screw driver with quality bits. Just some anecdotal evidence but. I haven't had a single screw strip on me since i started using 1/4 inch bits on a full sized driver.

[@joe_a_photo]

Instead of a mini bugout, I want a large bugout that is 3.5 inches on the blade. Put it in a knife nerd steel like S90V

[@J.sh_CDN]

Yes please, Benchmade Bugout Plus size!

[@rhinotrap760]

Call it the "Big-out"

[@jamierichards27]

Pretty sure that’s what the bailout was designed as... Shame they only make it with a tanto point.

[@esoteric5277]

12:09 The 'versaflex' actually feels great in hand, and it doesn't really hinder getting it in and out of the pocket as much as some reviewers suggest (compare it to cutting with a coated blade🤔). My only gripe with it is that it's softness makes it more vulnerable to damage and even denim will wear it down in the long run. But I'm sure if you live in the States you could then send it in and have the scales replaced at a very reasonable price. Personally I wish the Super Freek came with S90V. I don't care much for coated blades.

[@esoteric5277]

@@mythowrose2742 Yeah... at a price I'm not willing to pay😖

[@losdawg6265]

Absolutely love my super freek! When I received mine, the pivot screw would not stay secured. It was lose enough to where I could unscrew it with my finger tip. If anybody has had the same issues, use some blue loctite.

[@Ezerhoden950]

I love my Super Freek, as we all know M4 can be a bit of a bear to sharpen but, set your mind to it and anything is achievable.

[@stevendalton7686]

Such a great review and a magnificent cutting tool. I owned one and then sold it because of the negative press surrounding the axis lock. It's not for me, but I still think it's cool.

[@chaydengriffin7573]

Love the Ugs

[@natek1993]

You are the best Pete.

[@AaronDennis]

My Super Freek (purchased directly from the Benchmade factory store) has no coating where the washers and lock bar contact the blade so it opens and closes as smooth as any bearing pivot knife with zero blade play. Also, with axis lock knives there is no need to remove the scale screws. You only need to remove the pivot bolt and slide the blade and washers out.

[@nicola_corropoli2266]

Does it rust a lot ?

[@AaronDennis]

@@nicola_corropoli2266 No rust, even when used along the Oregon Coast or in wet weather during field work. Just wipe the blade clean at the end of the day.

[@nicola_corropoli2266]

@@AaronDennis thanks a lot brother

[@Cz82]

That background music... The red and black knife... JOKER IS THAT YOU??

[@brianhilligoss]

Bro I killed that damn screw too. If you can get the rest of the screws out you can just twist on it and if will come loose.

[@kevinAuman1]

You may want to try an edge that is a bit toothier, such as stopping at around 6 or 800 grit and then stropping with diamond sprays 6-3 and 1micron then that M4 edge could last you forever from my personal experience but it does take such a nice sticky edge when polished so I go back and forth between toothy and polished on my M4 knives

[@Greg_Chock]

You need to do a comparison on which knife is best for home haircuts. 😃

[@JJ-lu6mg]

Doug Ritter was the person who designed that knife for Benchmade. Great review 👍🏼

[@alisadigout5617]

Hey try taking the pivot out and you gain access to the bushings so as to polish them ..this way you don't touch the handle scales. Just a thought to save you time..

[@johndavid9973]

Got mine today 🇨🇦 expensive indeed!

[@JesseAdams]

I like to clean benchmades with the CRK or Nick Shabazz method of just pulling the pivot.

[@dylanh8927]

And yea there over lock tighted i stripped two of mine out swapping them to red... got um out but also have tools to do so or would be pissed

[@Seamus2900]

Loving the Persona Soundtrack

[@howardgreen9718]

Nice ugg boots I’m rocking moccasins

[@antoinedoinell]

Nice review Pete! Not sure if you wanted to deep clean but If you just want to clean the washers/blade, you only need to remove the pivot. The blade and washers will drop free. Entire disassembly isn't necessary. Sorry bout your hardware dude!

[@always_edc9112]

I'm dead after the kpl vape juice seen! lmao 🤣 🤣

[@daeholm]

I'd like a 6 month magnum opus knife pivot lube tasting review please.

[@joshuabriggs7114]

Agree on glass breakers. Another thing they do is (when carried in the back pocket) tear the leather seat in your Lexus :(

[@chongrobertjones]

Are you picking up any of the Kershaw sprint runs in 20cv? They have a bare knuckle in 20cv on sale for $79 that I ordered. Seemed like a good price for the steel.

[@dylanh8927]

I don't even take mine apart i just run it under water with soap and lube it. Best knife i got for work the washers don't get all full of concrete dust and dirt like the ball barrings

[@fuhq5121]

I'm supposed to hate em but I secretly know this is true.

[@DrLawyer284]

The Super Freek banishes EDC tasks to the land of wind & ghosts!

[@anteck7goat]

Noice! What are your thoughts between this and the new Ritter grip in 20cv?

[@joewick5299]

Can you review those sweet Uggs? Thanks!

[@rrf899]

It really is the best benchmade. And the smoothest by far. And toughest.

[@jackchn23]

This looks a lot like the Ritter model Griptillians from a while back.

[@blvckvv999]

I'm not sure if I want to pull trigger on this or the Hogue Doug Ritter RSK. It's the Ritter Grip with textured G-10, upgraded axis lock and CPM-20CV for ~$160 have a look over at knifeworks.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Not everyone in America is bat shit crazy. I work in corrections and I have always appreciated Benchmade's support for law enforcement. Don't have the super Freek yet, but it is on my list.

[@tmutant]

Kudos on the Young Frankenstein reference.

[@starkparker16]

Sure it's ergonomic, cuts well and looks cool. But, can I take it home to mother?

[@MoswenMedia]

It seems to be the kind you dont take home to mother.

[@krislong9338]

@@MoswenMedia but she'll never get your spirits down, once you get her off the street.

[@MoswenMedia]

@@krislong9338 I've heard she likes the boys in the band.

[@AscendedLife1]

I actually have the m4 Bailout with a replaced backspacer and I love it. I think I still prefer the Crooked River over the Freek though

[@deathbyastonishment7930]

Do you have the full size or mini crooked river?

[@mikestyles499]

A blade test should be slicing 1” Manila, or hemp rope. That would be more impressive to me.

[@TruckGuyHD92]

Original freek isn't bad with deep carry pocket clip. 2. You can always pop pivot out and clean washers and blade that way.

[@ryewaldman2214]

The silhouette of the freek blade is dang near identical to the Buck Vanguard 192. Having the same belly towards the end of the blade makes this a great folder knife for skinning game. I also have the north-fork from Benchmade's hunt series of knives, and i think the super freek is a better skinning blade. Coincidentally, the axis-lock action on the super freek and on the north fork are the best-feeling actions on large and small axis lock knives, respectively. Compared to the Ritter (Hogue) i carry the m390 ritter if i expect rain/risk of water, or the super freek if in anticipate use on wood (e.g., trimming branches in the yard, etc.) You compared this to the PM2, and while it isn't a terrible comparison, I think the Manix 2 is a better point of comparison, given the similar lock styles and the slightly stronger tip on the manix. The spyderco knives have poor geometry for cleaning game compared to the freek, because really only the very tip of the knife gets utilized on the pointy geometry of the sypderco tip. I've been trying to sample every super blade steel in a consistent form. this has resulted in a collection of Manix 2's in everything from 52100 to maxemet (and everything in between), with a few PM2's to fill in the blanks (i.e., k390 and 10v). If benchmade could release a g10 freek in all of their steel offerings, I would get every one. I think the freek blade shape would better utilize "super steels" than the Spyderco blades, given the better belly near the tip for skinning game and tip strength for light batoning. I'm thinking benchmade's s90v would have great wear resistance that could deal with abrasive hides during skinning and (properly hardened) 3v could turn the superfreek into a folder survival knife.

[@dfailsthemost]

Best tshirt ever

[@theexxecutionah8872]

Ah mista sparkle!

[@dionbergman6031]

Could you review the heretic wraith I’d appreciate your input!!

[@davidpyper82]

Thank God I was worried about you bro

[@amo757]

Please review the Spyderco P'Kal.

[@blueswan2175]

use sharp soldering iron to heat the screw

[@jordan591]

Thumbs up on the vid initially for the Persona 5 soundtrack 🎉

[@anotherknafguy3679]

Yep, agreed

[@NHRebelsthoughts]

The Super Freak is my Grail knife:)

[@_iErik]

Have you had any rust on any part of the blade other than the butterfly logo?

[@DalvinTV]

got any links to buy the deep carry clip? and how much?