Benchmade 200 Puukko Review-

[@profd65]

I love this knife; it has to be close to the perfect bushcrafting knife. The Mora Garberg is good, but the Benchmade Puukko overall just seems superior, especially if you factor in Benchmade's warranty. But I wonder why more persons don't baton like this: (1) Make a wedge out of a piece of wood; set it aside (2) Hammer (baton) your knife into the top of the log you want to split until a crack forms; (3) Now replace the knife with a wooden wedge, and hammer the wedge into the log until the log splits in half. You may need to use multiple wedges. I've seen videos of Mors Kochanski and Felix Immler doing it this way. It makes a lot of sense: there's less abuse to the knife, and it may (I'm not sure) split lumber more effectively than the usual way.

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[@supernoobsmith5718]

Sheath is garbage so effectively, NO it is NOT a $123 knife. Quality sheath is $40 minimum. $160-170 knife....lots of other options. This package is a total fail. Sheath is no retention, uses garbage leather, poor stitching, poor riveting, and a plastic insert so you can't even properly wet mold it. So is it REALLY $123 dollars?

[@SteveSmith-sd5hq]

Solid review, mate. Definitely the best one out right now on this knife. This knife is actually what I would call my first "impulse buy". I like knives a lot, but I do a lot of research and stuff before I buy one to make sure I know what I'm getting. But when I first saw this knife, I knew I needed it. So I bought it once it was back in stock. And I'm super glad I did. It's definitely a favorite of mine now. Just a comment on the "scandi grind": The grind on the knife, to me, doesn't seem to be a scandi grind at all. But a high saber grind. That bevel just seems too big. And I actually prefer that because I find that I like saber and full flat grinds more for a general purpose knife. They don't slice as well, sure, but the difference is hardly noticeable, and the edge is more durable. I also just simply like cutting with those grinds more; Easier for me to control.

[@RevHiker]

Thank you! And I agree about the grind. I know I saw people saying they wouldnt buy it because it wasnt a scandi, and when you see that, you know it's just people caught up in the hype... Scandinavian knives are great, but lots of other knives work just as well for different things.

[@EUnotsogreat]

BTW the 3v used on this particular knife by Benchmade has been found to be soft and poor quality "3v". I note Benchmade dont refer to the steel by its official name, ie CPM 3V. Im thinking this "3v" is a lower par variant of CPM 3v or at least not cooked the same way.

[@rogerisaacs5160]

The problem with a loose fit in the sheath can be easily fixed. Add a layer or two of high quality tape to the inside sides of the plastic sheath liner. I used self adhesive bike tire patches, but seems like gorilla duct tape, or T-tex duct tape would also be ideal.

[@bosse641]

Sure like this one. And I would like to get a kydex sheath with it. Armatus Carry Custom Kydex and AZWELKE Custom Kydex makes one I have found. Would like to carry it horizontal at the front on my belt.

[@nathandrushinin1072]

Some people have talked about the puuko having a softer heat treat resulting in less edge retention. I’d be interested in hearing your long term opinion. Thanks for the word of encouragement too. 😃

[@huejanus5505]

It's only hardened to 55hrc, should be around 60. I hear future models will be harder for even better edge retention.

[@antonbeukes888]

@@huejanus5505 62 Hrc.... check the website

[@subcommandermaw]

Drew-I love your channel and saw on your Instagram that you are doing convex edges now. I’m considering sending you my 940 and 200, but could you post pictures of your 940 and 200 with the new edge?

[@robertedwards741]

GOD is GOOD brother! ♥️🇺🇸

[@RevHiker]

Amen!

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

Cold steel also has 3V for a cheap price, but they are not made in the USA. If that is an issue for some.

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

Nice blade. I am glad it is not a scandi grind. I prefer flat grinds myself.

[@DamionJR4923]

I like Scandi grinds for wood craft but I am one of the few people that hate sharpening Scandi grinds. So I would more likely use this over traditional puukkos.

[@marcusson1983]

In comparison with garberg.... What to buy?

[@Ranger24]

Very nice. Once I break my Mora I can get something new. :)

[@davidfrederick5353]

Great review!

[@bobinmontana777]

Yeah! Not a lot of reviews yet. I impulsively purchased this. Because of the price and the steel. It is now one of my favorites. It will accompany me in almost all outdoor activities. The ranger green bugout is the perfect companion.

[@RevHiker]

Ya the green bugout is the perfect companion for the 200! This thing is awesome! It's coming pretty much everywhere with me

[@thomaslinton1001]

The brand of "flour" says little about the quality of the "cake." Most puukot are made with a secondary bevel, as are most Scandinavian knives (Sweden, Norway, Denmark). The "Scandi Grind" is a British invention, preached by the now-closed BritishBlades.com.

[@williamhal185]

Thanks for the review but also for the encouraging words at the end, puts things in perspective and I kinda needed that right now! God Bless Brother!

[@mbhaus6349]

3v or m390 for outdoors? I wont batone if not needed but i will prepare food with it.

[@vincentflauto7650]

I have a Benchmade Bushcrafter if anyone wants to trade for the Pukko

[@ChrisHerbert1976]

Happy New Year, my friend. Great knife and review. I'm not a fan of the leather sheath, I would prefer kydex.

[@RevHiker]

Pretty sure I'll be making a kydex press soon and trying my hand at making a sheath...on video of course haha.

[@ChrisHerbert1976]

@@RevHiker I have a good buddy who does exceptional kydex work, he does stuff for T. M. Hunt.

[@convex7456]

@@RevHiker nice. Atleast it came with a dangler. Makes leather sheaths better

[@southerncross100]

Any knife that is sharpened by hand will have more of a convex edge than a true V ground edge ( just a function of the lack of constant angle of the knife to stone that comes from using human hands). I like 3V. It is tougher at approx 59 RC than it is at higher RC. So better edge retention (at higher RC) comes at the cost of less toughness.

[@Elektroslag]

Yea no kidding bruh...

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Sorry I missed this video but Merry Christmas Happy New Year God bless you my friend

[@natet.5813]

Good job and good points at the end: can you review the Benchmade Grizzly Ridge and compare it to other hunting knives? I know Benchmade has a lot of options in their hunt series and you seem to have several other options to compare it to

[@prestonscott5367]

over time, it's going somewhere with that sheath.... my saddle mountain skinner has the same issue.

[@ryanhli]

Great video @RevHiker! By any chance you have used the Lionstell M4 (M390 steel and made in Italy). I know it's a different steel and price point but they are so similar in size and usage. Any insights you could possibly share comparing these two amazing blades?

[@CAG-1227]

amazing video thanks=)

[@convex7456]

Great knife. Great price. Great sheath for the price. And great speech at the end. Whats happening to our nation is really sad. Though merica always prevailed

[@RevHiker]

It really is a good knife for the price... and how things are going here is not good... we just have to make sure we are doing all we can to counter it.

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

I’ve always wanted to try and carry a fixed blade, but the only one I have is a Case that my grandpa gave me before he passed away.

[@RevHiker]

I normally have a fixed blade in my EDC bag, and only carry one on my belt when I'm hiking, camping, or hunting

[@LXT43]

Fallkniven F1. great convex edge straight out of the box. No need to reprofile anything. Comes with plastic sheath more suitable for outdoors.

[@RevHiker]

I have a fallkniven s1, and it's a nice knife, but the 3v on this knife is MUCH better than the vg10 laminate used by fallkniven. And the plastic sheath is loud and rattles... not a fan of it at all. Like I said, like my s1, but I would take this every time for the steel alone.

[@huejanus5505]

But what's the price on an F1?

[@Rick-O-Shea]

Happy New Year from Scotland. Nice knife and I like the leather sheath.

[@RevHiker]

Thanks👍

[@prestonscott5367]

Preach buddy! This is the first video I've seen in a while from you, and I'm glad I found your channel again. I'm subscribing. God bless ya

[@brandonmaples]

Can’t wait for the long term review on the bugout👍

[@RevHiker]

Coming soon! Spoiler Alert: I still love it haha

[@trevorweatherhead2580]

Any suggestions on replacing the sheath?

[@RevHiker]

I think I'm going to make a kydex sheath and if I totally fail, I'll try to make a leather one, and if i fail, I'll buy an aftermarket one haha there are some companies that already make them

[@disninja8285]

I wish it was thicker and around 6 to 5 inches...

[@RevHiker]

Maybe they will come out with a larger version

[@disninja8285]

Dr. Rez yeah sorta like how they did the 810 contego, and the 940

[@dwightehowell8179]

Yeah dude, you paid $123 for a freaking froe. To me that's a joke because that really is all a sheath knife is to most people these days. 😂🤣😉

[@cwrowe]

Good video

[@RevHiker]

Thanks!

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

It's so awesome that if you really take time to listen you know that God speaks to his children what I mean by that is with your message me and my church are putting together a trip that is about bushcrafting and about God and it's because of me that the church is doing it not to brag or boast but I'm the one that set it in motion not that I'm looking for gratification or anything but I totally agree with your message and your message was just reinsurance reassurance I hope this comes out right because with my disability sometimes I can think of things but when I try to write them down or say them they don't come out right but anyway God bless you drew and thank you for everything you do

[@RevHiker]

I get it bro! That sounds like an awesome trip!

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

It's a knife review. Why do I feel like I'm in church ? Lol It's not even s good review. May be I'll make you my deciple and teach you how to do a review.

[@5118eman]

You were doing great there until u got god into it...oh well see yeh.