Lionsteel B40 vs Benchmade 200 Puukko - Bushcraft Blades Review & Comparison

[@briank.7937]

I've never been so upset about a cutting board that belongs to another man who lives halfway around the world. Great video, I hope you continue to find enjoyment in the hobby during the coming year.

[@daeholm]

The coconut test should be the industry standard for determining steel toughness. Solid data right there. How about a Spyderco Mule coconut shootout?

[@kaizen5023]

Agreed - it's like hitting a really hard piece of wood.

[@RubricoA.]

I second this idea. especially if you're in tropical area. Coconut is abundant ang good source of alternative water and protein

[@d4mdcykey]

Pete flashing his love handles has caused me to reevaluate my "choices" in life, I feel so conflicted at this point I may need to get drunk. Then he delivers the coup de grâce with the tender cutting board montage and I am all in. I'm yours, Pete, yours always.

[@gillbates999]

On your coconut bashes...the last strike of the Lionsteel glanced off to the side...perhaps that explains the rolled edge?

[@antimatter4733]

Was thinking the exact same thing, he also hit it one more time than the benchmade

[@CedricAda]

not the most sciencey test I admit, but hope it showed something. I’d still take the lionsteels grind/steel/treatment combo for the record

[@daddychill7776]

Also, the lionsteel cut deeper into the coconut

[@profd65]

@@daddychill7776 Also the Lionsteel failed to split the coconut, whereas the Benchmade succeeded.

[@profd65]

Or perhaps the Lionsteel's feebleness explains it?

[@Ian-qf5ny]

Honestly your classic video game soundtrack is always top notch! Like really your reviews and edge testing are really really good... but he soundtracks are unreal man... im floored

[@cardboardcat3083]

Hey Pete, I just wanted to point out, on the 4th strike on the coconut with the lionsteel, the edge was actually subjected to more lateral forces due to the coconut rolling a bit. Knife edges don't take lateral loads the best. Btw, my condolences for the cutting board.

[@andrewjschutz]

Actually, there was no force laterally. The roll was after impact without force applied. It might have had some effect, but I highly doubt that.

[@scottb.0185]

You should be happy Pete, you now have ‘two’ knife lab chopping boards! Glass half full brother!

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Hey Pete, EXCELLENT COMPARRISON VIDEO! Very informative and literally LOL Funny (even had to rewind certain parts a few time to hear again because so FUNNY!). I currently have a severe case of Lion Steel Fever and the LS B40 is on my list to buy (after the M4). Thanks bro!

[@chrisbiolaw5136]

Watching the cutting board break hurt me. I think we need a in memory video....

[@donallen890]

Don't know if you will see this. This is one of the best videos I have seen Benchmade puukko. Well done

[@ForsytheBushcraftBlades]

Always enjoy your videos and I'm very glad you guys are okay. I was concerned during the fires. Very sorry to hear of the loss to your country. Take care, brother.

[@airpaprika]

Thank you for this review/comparison. It made me cool my head and decide against buying that Lionsteel B40. This is the exact reason why we need unbiased reviewers such as you and Nick Shabazz. Again, thank you and I wish you and your family all the best in 2020.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

I own the B40, the Garberg and a 'bog standard' F1 (not 'X' or 'Pro') The B40 looks & feels great, but the original grind is not good for cutting, since the bevel angle is way too steep. The Garberg performs, but the handle feels uncomfortable to me.. In my opinion the F1 is the best knife (in this group), the only negativ point is the handle, it is a bit too slim/thin for my large hand. My favorite knive? A Brisa Nessmuk, self built from a kit, with a lefty sheath and a handle that I shaped to fit my hand. I really like this review, it doesn't hype the knives but tests them for what Pete considers important ... I'm not into rope cutting and coconut bashing, but do feathersticks, cucumbers and potatoes for food prep ....and still arrived at a very similar point..

[@airpaprika]

Alexander Gutfeldt Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I believe that F1 is a great knife. However, I never liked the looks, opting for F2 and A1Pro instead.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

airpaprika Apparently my taste is different than yours. Not different as in better, just different as in 'mine', I agree, always buy a knife that looks good to _you_, or you wont be using it!

[@airpaprika]

@@alexandergutfeldt1144 Our taste is not that different since we both like the looks of B40 :)

[@daryooshfatemi]

now this is what I call best most complete knife test and comparison. thank you. you did a lot. 🔪✨

[@jamesmyers777]

That custom fixed Blade, could you please add link in description? Can understand from video what exactly it is

[@stephenkevindoss1474]

James Myers did you ever find out what he is saying? Man that is maddening trying to understand him with no link for that knife

[@joelj0el]

Alex Dron knives. adknives on instagram

[@georgemoutafis4399]

The Lionsteel got twisted in the last hit while hitting it against the coconut. This did not happen with the Benchmade though.

[@concealmenttraining9371]

Exactly!

[@혀재이]

반대로 저정도도 견디지못하는게 문제 아닐까요

[@vlkafenryka788]

the bushcraft video was funny as hell

[@Elslemmo]

Press F for cuttingboard!! Was a bit scared for your camera there Pete, seeing it bounce all around made it very intense.. Mmmmmmmmm :)

[@kaizen5023]

17:00 Alex S____ knives? Who? Sorry I can't make out the last name, how do you spell it? Trying to find him, great-looking knife and I am all for supporting independent bladesmiths. Also, LOVE the coconut chop test, I have done that in Hawaii :D So it is not completely ridiculous as a test.

[@49giants3]

I have a 200 poop-oh. And an Alex Dron nitro-v. Now I don’t need a b40, but I’ll probably get one someday lol. Thanks for making these awesome videos Pete!

[@jfnurod]

What's up Pete! Your people were worried about you

[@SurvivalSpec]

I convexed my Benchmade Puuko and love it’s performance

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

Thanks for making think pieces about our ridiculous hobby/obsession/addiction with knives.

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

*That's true. Compared Lionsteel B40 vs Benchmade 200 Puukko, Benchmade looks a bit crappy (although 3V steel is better than Sleipner). Unfortunately, no one has yet invented the perfect steel. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. 3V steel is harder, but it will also become dull eventually and needs to be sharpened. Sleipner is easier to sharpen. Both don't like moisture. Need to wipe dry. The knife should fit well in the hand. The best, most expensive knife when dull will be worse than a cheap but sharp one. Sharpening isn't exactly easy, but it's not atomic physics either. You need to invest in whetstones, paddle strop and stropping compound. A knife is a tool and you need to keep it in order.*

[@theblake5356]

I just performed the same coconut test with my B40 and I had zero issues.... cracked it on the third whack with NO edge damage whatsoever. I think the problem you had in this comparison, was that the coconut rolled.

[@LaumanJr]

or 17 degrees angle on 60hrc steel

[@demontazor]

A bit late but, i did the same thing with the B40 and the M7, smashed the coconut too pulp and not even a mark on them.

[@brunoflior7698]

Pete, great comparison as always. I couldn't make out the name of the custom maker that you mentioned. Alex _____? I would like to check out his knives. Thanks.

[@CedricAda]

Alex Dron, a must follow on instagram

[@davidmathews2124]

Guess Benchmade has changed their heat treatment on this one. Both Benchmade and my vendor (Smoky Mountain) now list the Rockwell at 60-62.

[@natek1993]

Great video Pete. Love the F1 Pro. Such a damn good looking beast.

[@Bogart995]

Favorite videos on the internet.

[@OGMoose-rm7vz]

Wow! Glad to hear from you Pete! Great video been missing you on the youtube. I resorted to watching tennis highlights. . . . Dark times.

[@jeremyeagles3237]

That coconut test did it for me!! I’d buy 3v

[@alpineexposure333]

Hey Pete, love the vids. I have both these knives. Good comparison. Been watching just over 2 years. Left a few comments. You must get a ton. Hard to respond to them all I'm sure. So if I asked you which steel is the craziest most impressive one you have tested ? What's the first one that comes mind ? My guess is something like ZDP189 ? Thanks bud

[@mountaingoat4124]

You are right about "Bushcraft" it is just an internet generated sensation including the Ray mears. So many knives and steels how far do you take it. I have been using Opinel No9 Carbon Steel since the early 80's and the Mora classic carbon blade. I prefer thin blades. I tried Fallkiven F1 Pro recently where I received as a present, great knife but it is too thick for some of my tasks.

[@theexxecutionah8872]

Hi Pete, are you still going to buy a rockstead? I’m looking at the new Higo with red ŵood micarta scales coming out in February. It looks Mmmmmmmmmmm!

[@BradGryphonn]

We're gunna need a historical cutting board montage. There is definitely a plethora of 'Bushcraft' knives about. My favourite Spanish company makes a few different types. I have that one you reviewed as well as one they call a Bushcraft knife that has a full Scandi grind.

[@BradGryphonn]

@Ryan Boswood Cudeman

[@darrenlamb5640]

I would have thought the softer steel is more likely to roll. Im not sure how thats worked. I can only think its because of the dodgy angle that the lionsteel hit the coconut.

[@Iamthedudeman00]

Oh my god this is exactly what I said about benchmade's choice for the heat treat in my video! Glad you did the video to give benchmade the credit they deserve, to think so many knife collectors went crazy about the heat treat!

[@gaberoo9099]

Thanks for the review and recommendations Peter. That Alex Dron knife is really neat and for 150$, I'd buy that over the fallkniven any day. Last I looked his books were closed though. Do you know of any good custom makers of affordable (relatively speaking) folding knives? Thanks!

[@nandayane]

Is he still making knives?

[@riledupblades2227]

If you still have the old cutting board and plan on disposing it anyways you should make a bow drill fire out of it!

[@peters6850]

Hey, now you have 2 cutting boards

[@flooorwalker]

Pete, where on Earth do you find all of your music? I swear every video I come to learn about knives and instead I find myself jamming out.

[@MP-iz7tf]

Thanks for the reality video review.

[@ebjeezer]

I love the brutal honest about the internet sensation of bushcraft knives. I have the Puukko and I just took it on a 40ish mile backwoods trek but I honestly use it a lot more in my backyard cutting cordage and ripping up cardboard. Really enjoy the videos.

[@sirsir9665]

The sleipner has better rust resistance over the 3v as an upside

[@danielgoen9452]

How does a person order one of those AD Knives? I can find a sight for them, but no ordering options

[@ChristianRaps]

Hey Pete, what was the name of that guy who sold you that blade? Alex something?

[@CedricAda]

Dron

[@jmunsamy]

Oooo new hard wareness coconut test, me likey

[@chrisc4527]

I have the Benchmade and had a good look at the Lion Steel at the time of buying. The Benchmade sheath is awful. I agree that I like the dangler, but does not retain the knife. If it turns upside down, the knife falls out. If that happens in a pack, it is dangerous. The fire steel loop is also too small to take a standard size fero-rod, if that matters to you. The Lion Steel sheath is excellent. In Europe, value for money it is no comparison, Lion Steel is the better made knife and cost the same or less.

[@profd65]

The Benchmade is way tougher than the Lionsteel--this is fact. The Lionsteel was humiliated in the video. I don't give a fuck about the sheath. Funny, you know all about the Lionsteel sheath and you didn't buy a Lionsteel. How come you didn't know about the Benchmade sheath before you bought the Benchmade? (I'm not even totally convinced you did buy one. But if you did, given your snotty comment, I don't know why you didn't return it.)

[@chrisc4527]

@@profd65 There really wasn't a need to swear. You know profanity is said to be a crutch for the inarticulate? Do you have either of the knives shown? If so, what have been your experiences? Do you use the factory sheath or did you get a replacement? Why don't you care about potentially losing a knife, or getting cut? You are certainly entitled to not care, but it would help other folk reading this to know why. I bought the Benchmade from a store in person, so I knew about the difference in sheaths, but I can make my own sheaths so it wasn't a deal breaker for me. Other people who have to buy on-line and can't make a sheath can only go by what they see or read in reviews and might care to trade some coconut chopping ability for security and safety. I didn't buy that Lion Steel at the same time because I bought one of their folders. I have since bought a B41 and B35. I wanted to try the Benchmade handle shape, blade shape, and most of all the steel. I like the blade shape on the Benchmade better than the Lion Steel, more point, less depth, easier to make tight turning cuts when carving. Didn't like the edge angle on either, too obtuse to cut wood well, but the Benchmade was thicker behind the edge before I re-worked the bevel angle. The steel has held up well, arguably better than my O-1 knives at similar edge angles. Best regards.

[@Murtagh653]

@@profd65 did you even watch the video? the lionsteel won the majority of the tests, it made the benchmade look cheap in comparison. it's okay to like a company, but you don't have to defend them from criticism, people can make their own choices and criticism will help them make a better knife in the future, if they ever see it.

[@roguegeek]

Can’t seem to find that small batch knife he was showing off. Who makes it? Alex Strun? Strung?

[@CedricAda]

Alex Dron

[@freisiandraugr2427]

Im thinking the lionsteel m4 bushcraft would work nicely.

[@nandayane]

Joe Flowers is a cool dude who designs a cool knife.

[@Surago]

As far as the cutting board, it can be fixed.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Nope the Condor terrasaur is between 40 and 50 dollars, it fluctuates a bit.

[@0zmosis2001]

The last wack on the lion steel the coconut with sideways so of course the edge is gonna have a much higher risk of rolling

[@Iamthedudeman00]

osmosis 01 as much as like benchmade to win this contest, I think you make a good point, he should have done some more tests because this is a particularly hard test to make fair.

[@chrisgrey2417]

Who makes that custom? Didnt catch last name

[@reekforceone1992]

Hi did you know there is s45vn now? I just found out. Hope you can do a cut test sometime!

[@CedricAda]

im in the works of getting an s45 knife!

[@reekforceone1992]

@@CedricAda Awesome! The golden age of knife steel is upon us brother! 🤣

[@forrestswain543]

That cutting board will go to the grey havens with your old spyderco mantra

[@shadowdance4666]

Only Odin can ride his eight legged steed

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

What was the name of that custom knife?

[@nandayane]

The 3V has lower edge Retention but higher edge stability!

[@riocc]

but you normally, when opening a coconut with a knife, you use the spine, not the edge...

[@thepolarbear5046]

Realy good Review 👌🏾🖤

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

reality videos are awesome..

[@dash8465]

Aahhh... you *must* continue to use that same cutting board.. switching it will invalidate future test comparisons against past comparisons because the wood does indeed also take a toll on the edge along with the rope. A harder/softer/different board will work edges differently going forward. Although, it probably is loaded with fine metal particles nowadays, so... Please pop open a coconut with a harder 3v blade, Bark River, etc.. for direct toughness comparison to the Benchmade's softer heat treat. Same coconut if you still have it around?

[@bradjohnson4787]

How do you spell Alex, Stron?

[@improne2fall879]

Great review as always... also I love the hair.. you look like a slightly nerdy, clean shaven wolverine..

[@jackchn23]

The flickering light in the video was a little off putting. I powered through though...

[@marcdee4427]

Isn’t victorinox 56 tough enough for general purposes, harder steel may be brittle. So for me victorinox steel is corrosion resistant tough and easy to sharpen. I don’t think 🤔 a steel that might snap is much use for a general purpose knife stroke multi tool, I guess victorinox know exactly what they are doing 👍🏻

[@siroliver7226]

Benchmade totally destroyed lionsteel in that coconut test, it obviously has much more durable steel, on benchmade's official site it is 60-62 HRC, not 56 like you said, and it is definitely not softer still tan lionsteel, because lionsteels edge vas ruined after only 3 coconut hit, and benchmade cut it with no problem, also in wood carving benchmade was clear winner, I don't understand why you keep saying that it have bad heat-treatment and it is 56 HRC because that is just not the truth, and you can see it from tests...

[@antimatter4733]

Not to be that guy but in your toughness test you hit the lionsteel once more than the benchmade, and seems like the blade twisted out of the coconut? Kinda invalidated the results of you're gonna make the one do 25% more cutting and twist the edge

[@CedricAda]

but then then benchmade did three more and cracked the coconut and still cut paper

[@antimatter4733]

@@CedricAda more likely the glancing hit then, my point being it's not a comparable result, too many variables

[@profd65]

@@antimatter4733 You are that guy. The Lionsteel lost. Get the fuck over it. The Benchmade has way tougher steel.

[@macmurfy2jka]

Good going, loosing that weight! Real task for for allot of people. Gonna be able to keep that Dragon Ball shirt, I guess! Keep up the good work!

[@mistersmith3986]

And the winner is Terava Jääkäripuukko 110 ⚔️

[@mistersmith3986]

@Ryan Boswood Trust me, you'll love this knife 🗡

[@robertdepaulis5188]

Look into Dulo Knives from Bulgaria

[@scottperrie7572]

Found them? In Mercea? The coconut's tropical!

[@unknownriderinbound]

It's plain to see that there were no men at the Female Bushcrafter's Convention, they would have been racing for the camera to highlight their sponsored gear and tell the rest of us we're doing it wrong!

[@supernoobsmith5718]

HRC 60-62 on Benchmade's site. No mention of the garbage retention? A knife with a garbage sheath is a garbage knife. $40 minimum for a good sheath makes the Benchmade's real price $160-170 USD. Lots of other options out there.

[@AYellowPepper]

Wow, that Benchmade really Underperformed huh? That just bumped it down a few ranks in my Addiction Priority

[@fredmaner6551]

A few woodworking clamps and some glue and your cutting board will be back in business!

[@CSGraves]

(cutting board splits) When you find the Muramasa in Final Fantasy...

[@andysteele4056]

Which is better in the "reverse python" grip? I still laught at that after like 2 years.

[@greekveteran2715]

Lionsteel M4 would be a better comparison instead of the B40. Lionsteel knife blades geometry sucks.Worst blade geometry of any of my knives.That's a shame because otherwise they would be perfect.

[@Steve_G88]

I'm down a pair of socks because i went into the woods without toilet paper.

[@perry2768]

La prova del cocco non valida perché hai piegato il bisello del lion quando è scivolato il cocco anche se il cpm dovrebbe essere 3 volte superiore

[@tiffanywall4178]

Bro that fucked off music reminds me of Mike Tyson's Punch Out on Nintendo. Soda Popinski.

[@stevendalton7686]

Not the cutting board! Now you have to retest everything.

[@usernameisusername]

Nice steak knives..

[@knoxknifemods]

Top Ten Saddest Anime Deaths

[@jfnurod]

RIP cutting board! 😭 just glue her together

[@spider5001]

I was crying in the bottom of the shower for our loss of the cutting board. I think I need group therapy

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Benchmade raise the 3v rockwell on the bailout for 2020 to 60-63. im not sure if they upgraded it for the Puukko or not. Benchmade wouldnt say more details. for the coconut, the benchmade has better geometry. had you used the bailout at 56hrc, it would have rolled.

[@CedricAda]

most definitely, theres a lot of meat behind this edge compared to the bailout

[@Iamthedudeman00]

But I would say using the two ouces bailout to cut open a coconut like that it is a whole new level of abuse, unlike when you are doing it with the bushcraft knife. I think the bailout softer steel is justified if you use it for light abuse like using it as a screw driver or can opener, the ultra fine tip could use the softer heat treat, but if you want to go fully abusive use like pry open a crater you should not use anything that weigh less than 4 ouces.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@Iamthedudeman00 I don't think you understand what I'm trying to say. And no 56hrc 3v is not acceptable.

[@Iamthedudeman00]

Tactical Center ok anyways looks like they did what everyone wants in the end, maybe everyone would be happy now.:) as far as I am concerned I am keeping my bailout and buying the new M4 bailout, because I am a knife collector too you see.more is good for me! Good discussion!

[@tacticalcenter8658]

@@Iamthedudeman00 you should see if they will upgrade your bailout blade at no cost if you send it in.

[@redastrachan8978]

Don't forget to hit the, 'Like' button!

[@eachday9538]

Need an epilepsy warning for that whirly bird

[@Gogugogugogu]

great vids but the music is horrible.

[@Xyrium]

Great approach, very pragmatic. The Lionsteel was disappointing honestly, after your glowing review of their T5. Can't win 'em all I suppose.

[@feralgrandad4429]

Sold my Benchmade Puukko. Just didn't hold and edge. Shame as it was potentially a very cool knife,

[@profd65]

Did you think a knife as incredibly tough as the Puukko would hold an edge really well?

[@Bushprowler]

Easily, with a good heat treatment.. running 3V at approx. 56hrc is a joke.

[@masalpert]

Press F to pay respects.

[@perry2768]

The coconut test is invalid because you folded the lion's bevel when the coconut slipped even though the cpm should be 3 times higher

[@profd65]

The Lionsteel failed the coconut test. The Benchmade passed. The Benchmade has much tougher steel.

[@chrisgibson2328]

That is the smallest fire steel ever 😂

[@derk85ify]

Is that the undertale soundtrack?

[@CedricAda]

snippets of, yes indeed!

[@orendz7740]

Your bushcraft vid was hilarious! I've watched it several times it's not real bushcraft unless you're naked and afraid

[@tikkidaddy]

I wouldn't buy water New in the box from Benchmade if I was dying of dehydration.

[@halfbaked3373]

Woh bro that's commitment to your guns right there