The Benchmade Bugout EDC Pocket Knife Review

[@DEATHMETALRUST]

The shot when you fix your zipper had me in tears 😂

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

I've seen the Bug Out with after-market titanium scales...what a beauty ( though we won't mention cost).

[@ScottyBennitone]

I put some CF scales on mine . Its amazing , really . Hard not to reach for it when Im loading my pockets in the morning. I usually go small sebenza , or bugout.

[@fullfire0]

Same! I also have one with Titanium scales and I love them both. Def one of my top rotated knives

[@charlescollier7217]

"The knife cut the cheese..." Sure, blame the knife.

[@Rashoop]

I am SO happy I'm not the only one with sophomoric humor. Worse yet, the Police cuts the cheese better...

[@JesseAdams]

That short clip fits the 940-1, I had them send me 1, somehow they sent me 3. Best clip for 940-1 so far.

[@sour7786]

I took my 940 to diamond and waterstones and make it 17 thousands behind the edge and put a hand rubbed satin on the blade. It cuts so so much better now. Before it was a little to think for me

[@andyrichardson6188]

Nice review. As others mentioned the price in the U.S. is that high. About $95 for a Native 5, $115 for this one. Other differences: it carries smaller than the Native 5, Axis vs. back lock, deep carry vs. shallow for the Native, and better warranty service from Benchmade. I like the Native 5. For US buyers the Bugout may be a better knife for the these reasons.

[@pauljenkins2370]

I find your video educational, entertaining and useful. The only thīng that I wished reviews would add is, the knife handle grip area length. I have XL (glove) hands and that is important to me. I need 3 5/8" (9.2 cm) for my four fingers. What important to me is blade steel, blade shape, blade length and handle grip length. After that, it's the overall look, fit & finish, lock type, clip and construction (heavy, medium or light use). Thanks for your channel, keep up what you are doing, you are my top 'must see' videos.

[@tylerbrewer2921]

@4:17 there was a centipede running across the stump looking for the light

[@MakinHicks]

I got mine last week for 110$ US. Love it. Wouldn’t have picked it for 190 tho.

[@knoxknifemods]

The 531 has a flat ground drop point and G10. It's basically a superior version of the 530. Also ultra light... I definitely prefer it to the Bugout for the money

[@danielkleinheksel8853]

I put a matching blue snake knot lanyard on mine. Adds a nice touch. The thing about Benchmade is their customer service, however I’m not sure of the customers overseas.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

it's meh...ordered pocket clips and got them a few weeks later, then a year later i ordered another deep carry clip for my new 940 and no response, called them and the lady on the phone told me that they will ship the clips, but after 2 months still nothing. mailed them again and yet again; no response. eventually got tired and gave up. but zt is worse, i paid them $15 for 1 freaking pivot screw and they took my money but didn't ship!

[@danielkleinheksel8853]

@@KZbin-Censorship-Police I’m hearing that’s the case with a lot of stuff.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

@@danielkleinheksel8853 from benchmade or zt? or in general from knife companies? best regards

[@BrentonCarr]

I can't get past the cost. I'd do a native 5 s35vn for less, or an s110v\s90v manix lw at the same cost.

[@nandayane]

it would be nice to see a re-review when the Bugout is released in magna-cut with your current preferences. I owned a Hogue Deka and hated it, but I really like the bugout (got it on sale for $120 USD) because the ergonomics are so muck better and it just feels more solid.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

The body shape seems to be in style right now, a number of manufacturers are putting out knives with overall silhouettes along the same lines. (Boker, Fox)

[@Smaug1]

I have a Native (Maxamet, bought used) and it’s only downsides are its frictiony action and not much edge in exchange for its excellent ergonomics. I have that exact same Griptilian; it’s my favorite, but a lot heavier and bulkier than the Bugout. Probably flipplier too. I had a 940 Osborne too, but found the blade stock too thick for my taste. Try cutting an apple with it!

[@leyton3018]

The quintessential cheese cut test. You do it best pete

[@jakewolf079]

Judging from the blade I assume this isn't a first production model? I wonder If there's any difference here? imo this is one of the best looking knife I've seen this year, I love the color and the design. Still can't find one in Taiwan tho, fuck.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I don't mind more weight if it's a good solid knife. After all I'm used to carrying around a big set of balls.

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Very nice man i wish I can afford to get a Benchmade one day hopefully

[@RJ-vb7gh]

Oddly, this knife reminds me a little bit of a rich kid's K-Bar Dozier.

[@scottyg4962]

perfectly said.

[@frederickj.7136]

Yep, unfortunately true... for me, anyway: Not even tempted to compare in action with my FRN/FRCP Spydercos.

[@jamesstrickland2872]

R J , no comparison to the k-bar buddy that’s a true “pos” FYI not being a smart. Azz just my two cents , I love my 940 way more but this is a solid piece!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@eachday9538]

They should have made a deal with Nutn and called it the "SAWC", would have been the perfect name. The "Bugout" just does't quite ring true to most peoples idea of the ideal bugout knife, although it could be perfect as a redundant or specialised component in a larger kit, or the centre piece of some kind of mini kit. P.S. The blueberry disappointment is a important coming of age realisation that prepares you for adult life in general.

[@eachday9538]

Actually, to be honest, if knife sales are at all influenced by catchyness and resonance of the model name then I'm pretty sure they would sell more with the "Bugout" name than a subculture jargon acronym. Bugout is a bit of a subculture term but, far more well known and understood concept to appeal to the aspirations of the masses. But still, I would suggest that SAWC would be a more artistically true name. Kind of like how Blade Runner 2049 was a box office failure (in the US at least) but was an artistically sound and fitting sequel, except it's an masterful feature film, not a name for a knife, but other that that, the exact same thing.

[@thomaslanders1162]

I've seen a few reviews and yours was the best. Covered all bases really well. Size comparisons were helpful..I have LW BMs so no sense getting this one.. There's probably better choices for the money too.....

[@MrNoNameForYou]

Supised you don't have tons of subscribers! Still six thousand people interested in what you, one man is doing is pretty cool. You have a lot of good content appreciate your time. Hopefully if you hit 600,000 eventually you'll be either the same as now or better. Hope for the best.

[@EDCwithAaron]

I forget who it was, maybe jts knife life? But they swapped out the scales for carbon fiber and its a completely different knife... Now I want to buy one just so I can get CF scales. Benchmade needs to make a CF version asap in my opinion because it looks (and supposedly feels) absolutely amazing, plus no flex! Awesome video as always!

[@overlandedc]

EDC with Aaron rogue blade works makes them. I have a set on the way. They also offer g10

[@whereever1000]

Small for my taste. Expensive for what you get!. IMO.

[@whatfreedom7]

Joranba it seems that way. Over $100 and it doesn’t even have a metal frame inside just a tiny portion. Seems if your applying torque on the blade which is pushing on that tiny fame also inside a plastic handle seems like it would wear out and loosen up quickly. I don’t why people feel it’s ok to spend that kind of money on so little.

[@r.w.7232]

It's an outstanding knife for what it's purposes is.

[@SHENDOH]

I can't understand how they got to that price for a plastic knife

[@cafn8ed74]

Peter, I enjoy your channel. I will sometimes even watch a review of a knife I don't care about, just for the entertainment value. That being said, every time I hear that outro music start up I think I'm being Rick rolled.

[@CedricAda]

+cafn8ed74 thanks for saying so and watching

[@hags2k]

I only watch knife channels from time to time. Subbed to yours thanks to the Yasunori Mitsuda piece at the end :-). One of my absolute favorites.

[@skyrausch2583]

should do a collection tour...

[@lexis831]

Looks like a decent knife but I prefer the 531 for something of this class.

[@BirdShotIV]

Liking this one, may have to pick one up. Good review! - b

[@liamyedmun825]

If need to get one between bugout and Delica, which would you pick ?

[@CedricAda]

ooooh if money was no object probably the bugout!

[@liamyedmun825]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors Thank you for answer!!!!! I’m thinking to get the Delica due to the price. The Bugout is about 200 in Australia which it crazy expensive and I dont think to go further that 100 aud pocket knive.

[@preparedmind101]

Was interested in it, but blue?

[@overlandedc]

PREPAREDMIND101 Rogue Blade works offers cf and multiple colors of g10 for this knife

[@knifenoob5411]

Althought I am a fan of the native Bugout has way more cutting edge.

[@17hmr243]

940 or this ?

[@CedricAda]

+Gummy Bear 940 G10

[@17hmr243]

ok cheers sucks on the editing program probs but u went evil apple - cant help ya there

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

A "better steel".. what are you doing that you need better than S30?? Even a "lesser steel" than S30 would not be noticed by 99% of people who own this.

[@reallife3338]

Couldn't agree more, I hear people b**** about 8CR13mov, I've really yet to notice a major difference in any steel but that's just me I guess

[@mayson1014]

$195!?! I can get the Benchmade Bugout locally for $95. Great video! ~Mayson~

[@CedricAda]

what currency tho. i am in australia

[@mayson1014]

USD I looked it up and 190 Australian dollars is about 137 United States dollars it's about a 40$ difference.

[@MrGatoradeMan]

I want to see a blade steel test of that gerber 5cr??mov steel. It shouldn't be too much effort. ;)

[@CedricAda]

+Adrian Gaastra uploading now!

[@brianf9619]

In the U.S. the Bugout is about $114 , but the Titanium Gemini is around $170 , so there's a big price gap between the two knives here , seems weird that they're around the same price out there. Anyway, the Bugout at under 2 ounces and s30v blade is not a bad deal hear. I think I'm going to get one . Thanks for you take on it . When's the next Dick Head Survival video coming out ? Hilarious.

[@CedricAda]

+Brian F in two weeks I film it so give it about 3 to get edited!

[@brianf9619]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors Yaaahh !! Can't wait ..

[@BrentonCarr]

you know who else is good at cutting the cheese?

[@grizzlycountry1030]

This guy 👍👍

[@skankhunt4527]

This review cuts the cheese.

[@kevinAuman1]

Duuuude c'mon man, this really seemed like a bad review but I have to tell ya as a collector myself with over 300 knives some with a very high price yet I have carried this and my cruwear para3 about equally this past year and I absolutely love this bugout! It will take some hard use too, I have put mine thru hell and it still looks as it did when I bought it.... you wanna see something funny? Take a bugout in S30V and a spydie in S30V and compare them for edge retention please and make a video of it.... just from sharpening and stropping them both I believe the bugout to be a much harder steel and suspect it will hold its edge quite a while longer than thesame steel done by spyderco!

[@masonball5]

kevin auman check out supersteel Steve’s videos on this exact topic. His very controlled, specific tests, show benchmade’s s30v to outlast spyderco’s quite a bit. Again, this is his “one specific type of test”, so it’s not an end all, be all, but it’s interesting for sure, and aligns with what you are suggesting.

[@mt_baldwin]

Geez, this knife again, at least this one wasn't a freebie. I just don't understand this knife or benchmade and their popularity. Every vid on one makes mention of playing russian roulette with their q.c. and the too high prices for what you get, yet people love them. Is it the name value? The manix 2 in s110v($115) or kershaw dividend in m390 ($80) are both better deals to me and plenty lightweight enough.

[@brianf9619]

Mt. Baldwin Do you have a Benchmade ? For me it's the lock, I have 4 and they're so smooth , easy to work and fun to play with. Yes , they're a little over priced some times, but the fun factor is excellent , for me anyway. And no , it's not the same as a Gonzo. It you don't have one ,try the Freak , now that's a great knife and a good deal.

[@travisevans7502]

All Benchmade knives with axis lock are garbage my mini griptilian has broken the spring twice currently broken now and it takes 3 weeks to get repaired talked to several other people who have had the same problem wish I would have bought something else for $170.

[@Olezha73]

this knife super

[@49giants3]

$190 fuck me!! Over here they’re $115

[@Moostery]

At first I thought your cutting board was granite and it made me cringe super hard.

[@SeanJohnson-qm4pu]

Chop it in half with a Spartan

[@Pizzaxbandit]

As they break in the springs break :/

[@EDCwithAaron]

Pizzaxbandit that's pretty much all benchmade axis locks besides the anthem, gotta pay the big bucks for good springs! But at least they'll fix it for you, my 940-2 the springs broke the first week, they repaired it, but it took them 8 weeks to do it, when at first they said it would take 3 :/

[@Pizzaxbandit]

EDC with Aaron this will be my second time sending time sending my 810 in. :/

[@armenarakelian9876]

Worst knife ever