The Benchmade Bugout Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@sublyme2157]

A good knife and an Altoids survival tin is all I need to die in the woods.

[@kyro3791]

a gun?

[@MrHolyAwesomesauce]

Micah Knepper this speaks to me

[@THEEnfantTerrible]

Haha!

[@joeallen2354]

Lol. Well at least you're honest.

[@convex7456]

Word. And 2 ply of mcdonalds toilet paper. Just in case

[@bs2096]

The Bugout will down in history as a Classic. I love the Bugout.

[@cupcakebunnyprod]

Classic overpriced benchmade yeah

[@stoutdog56]

I don't think of the Bugout as being overpriced. It's definitely a classic up there with the Griptillian and 940.

[@robbiestewart8179]

U are paying extra for the lifetime warranty pretty good investment I think.

[@cupcakebunnyprod]

@@robbiestewart8179 so many places have the lifetime warranty without the price gouging. Spyderco for example is one, even they are a bit high

[@robbiestewart8179]

@@cupcakebunnyprod well spyderdo is high cause of the warranty too! Haha Kershaw has a good warranty I think. But u wont get a s30v blade no where and expect it to be cheap. I don't think. I paid 50 for a Kershaw and its steel is not that great in my opinion..

[@teatowel11]

Still the best review of this knife I've seen. I bought one after watching your review and it's still my favourite knife.

[@msongy4947]

Handled one the other day. Great blade. Love the axis lock and deep carry small pocket clip. Handle and short liner leaves a lot to be desired. I know to improve those features you would add weight, which is one of its big selling points, but I'd trade a little weight for durability. As usual great review. So yea, what you said.

[@GoldplatedDeagle]

If it was around $80 I would of bought one instantly.

[@GoldplatedDeagle]

the spyderco delica 4 is around $60. The benchmade is made in the USA and has a better steel. I say somewhere around $80 is fair.

[@NWGR]

Agreed. $60 is more than fair for this blade. If I'm spending $80 on a blade, it'll be a manix 2.

[@gmg921]

other countries dont have labor laws like the U.S. does that is why our goods cost more to similar quality products.

[@dillo1594]

Hey I think the price is right, it's one of the best looking knives I've ever seen before

[@UrbanWoodsman87]

AS Nick has mentioned in a few of his other videos, Benchmade has an outstanding warranty and great customer service, you would be a fool to not factor that into the cost... hard to say that about many of your knives imported from overseas!!!!

[@Rusty_Shackleford1]

Bought a the Bugout with the green handles as my first Benchmade back in July of 2018. Carried it for a week or so at a time every other month until recently when BOTH axis lock springs broke in the same spot. Sending it in for service. Seems like a sketchy part to fail being their claim to fame locking mechanism.

[@ajfam871]

It should named EDC or GripLight/thingrip (light griptilian) for its light weight super thin profile. When I think of Bugout i think heavy use and or versatility. I live this knive dont get me wrong but see it as more of edc role.

[@picassoboy52]

They named it what they wanted to name it

[@jskrawz4611]

Damn.... Ya had me wanting this knife until you mentioned the price... WOW! I'll stick with my Native 5 and Manix 2...

[@frankiethefrog1752]

Those both cost about the same as the bugout and bugout mini currently. Some manix and natives run up to around $150-$160 depending on steel from what I’ve seen lately. Shits getting ridiculous.

[@mchef117]

overpriced like all benchmades, only thing stopping me from picking one up.

[@urielmartinez2161]

It won't stop me that is a beautiful knife

[@koga8100]

Screw that shit man, para 3 lw is better value and quality, in terms of steel, bd-1n is similar to the performance of s30v so

[@EvilNick81]

Benchmade are not overpriced because of the quality they put in their knives . Did you ever hold a cold steel in your hand ? Those are overpriced , yes cheaper than benchmade but still very overpriced I wouldn't even get paid to carry cold steel crap ...

[@EvilNick81]

@@urielmartinez2161 trust me this is not overpriced ,don't listen to those cheap ass that always want to pay less but don't care to get crap 🤣

[@koga8100]

@@EvilNick81 you, are calling cold steel trash? I love benchmade but you sir have your head up your ass. Cold steel sold s35vn for cheap

[@eatmelily]

Best 75 dollar knife out there, Unfortunately it cost twice that.........

[@Patriot-rising]

Haha! Love this review! As for a Bugout bag? Well I will pack when something actually happens. And the Bugout will not ever be in a bag.

[@theMeshtar]

I'm in the process of getting an above 100€ knife (higher quality, seeing as I was sort of a poor-man's-EDC kind of a guy before). I got a Chinese Bugout knockoff, just to see if it was a knife for me when it comes to the design and overall stuff (seeing I am in between the Bugout and Freek), and I didn't like it. After your reviews, I'm into Freek a lot more. Thanks, Nick, you're a godsend. Keep up the good work.

[@reds7vn644]

You can get the same blade on a light stronger frame on the Benchmade CLA Auto.

[@derekneumann]

I got the bladehq all blacked-out version on sale for $99. It just came today....... but I have not opened the package yet.....must finish my sandwich first to build the tension!!!

[@stevenscop]

What's a great edc that has a safety lock like the Kershaw leek or sog Twitch 2 to prevent my kid from easily opening the knife or preventing it from it opening up in my pocket?

[@profd65]

I don't why everybody's bent out of shape about the Bugout's price: high end steel, high end proprietary lock, great warranty, unique concept, made in the USA--how little did you expect to pay? Note that the knife's apparent "flimsiness" or insubstantiality was deliberate, and is what makes the knife unique. Now, maybe good knives in general are overpriced but that's another question. As for Benchmade's supposedly bad quality control.... I wonder how many persons chiming in about this even own a Benchmade; and of those who do own one, how many expect a product to be impossibly flawless if they spend a lot of money on it, and/or have been brainwashed by Internet commentary.

[@01cthompson]

Just found your channel. Good review. I'm guessing this knife will get cheaper, or at least will get a decent sale price, as the year winds down.

[@Ryanv7x]

Wow I am intrigued....that weight seems great, and I love the blade shape!

[@stoutdog56]

So ... do you have yours yet?

[@koga8100]

Screw that shit man, para 3 lw is better value and quality, in terms of steel, bd-1n is similar to the performance of s30v so

[@SunshineHB]

Just bought one in 2020. Is it possible they made the scales stiffer somehow? Even with my gorilla mitts, I can’t get the scales to touch each other like that. That being said, the action feels a bit “grindy”. I’ll see how it breaks in.

[@ryancrow2773]

Are you sure you didn't get the cf-elite?

[@SunshineHB]

@@ryancrow2773 I totally got the elite... You basically just upgraded my knife since I had no idea! :P . Turners made no mention when I bought it, but I do recall thinking it rang up a bit expensive compared to the MSRP I saw online. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@BC08]

I wish they would offer a carbon fiber scale version of this knife. It would keep it light and eliminate that flexibility. I handled one of these in the store, and those scales flexing makes it seem cheap.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

The new versions they’ve released (Black and OD) have a better feeling to them.

[@19markz67]

Very helpful review. Great knife, but I crossed it off my list. Minimal knife I discovered and purchased this past summer is the Mercator K55K made by Otter in Germany. In production since 1867. I am curious about your thoughts on this knife. Enjoy your reviews. Thanks.

[@ericthorpe5670]

I was just looking at the k55k myself. I'm gonna pull the trigger because it's inexpensive enough to do so at any time, but it recently peaked my interest. Like any knife when I find out about it, I ran to youtube to see if Nick had a review. Alas, no.

[@OLMmedic]

I like the blade but i just ordered a s30v delica. I believe the delica in s30 will be better. Fits the same roll.

[@jamesbarry6248]

kershaw reverb ,great little knife ,at 1.6 oz.!!! at a fraction of the cost

[@ryandelehanty8368]

my 940 came chipped and the locks broke within 2 weeks returned it and bought a manix 2! looking to try another one though

[@koga8100]

Stay far away from benchmade, spyderco has better quality and value

[@maindave1]

Glad to hear u getting the rat 1 and 2 right. 😋

[@jamesharris1493]

I am sorry to burst your bubble but I bought a Rat 1 and it got out of alignment fast. I believe Mora knives are better.

[@bmoutdoors6870]

I cant decide on this, the griptilian or the north fork.

[@Woahseph]

I feel like the price is pretty good for a benchmade. I mean it's not budget friendly but I do feel that the materials match up with the price. Yeah maybe they could've bumped the price down a little but it's benchmade, cmon.

[@ogenmatic]

Potato Man Okay but what does it actually offer over the Grip or the mini-Grip? Both are somewhat stronger & fill the hand better. Upgraded steel? Kinda but not that big of a deal.

[@Woahseph]

ogenmatic Thinner, lighter weight, better steel, and different POU.

[@Woahseph]

ogenmatic The bug out is meant for worst case scenario / rugged living bags. It's meant when every ounce counts and it's got premium materials. I mean the g10 940 has basically the same materials but is alot more expensive. I never said it was a good price, it's just good for a benchmade.

[@Woahseph]

HowAmI Ok, again, I never said it was a good price. It's a benchmade and pretty much all benchmades are over priced. I'm saying, for the materials, the POU, and as a benchmade, it is priced better than their other knives. I own a pm2 and although it's built stronger and sturdier, it has pretty much the exact same materials and is more expensive. I don't consider the pm2 a ripoff.

[@bp-hx9ts]

I think the bugout is a good price honestly

[@Redstorm1220]

My bugout I experienced with, had a very stick like blade, I couldn’t fling it out with my thumb or close it by holding the axis lock, it would get stuck every time. I was wanting the fidget type of knife where you can fling the blade back and forth. Did I just get a bad knife?

[@someguywithachannel7590]

I kind of had that same issue for a little bit when I first got mine, but honestly you get used to it pretty quickly and it's not much of an issue. The bugout is an amazing knife imo

[@anthonyb2990]

I don't see how the price bothers people at all. this on bladehq is $115 bucks made in the USA, s-30v steel and it's about as much as a full sized Grip..

[@Bwbravowhiskey]

Burkinater 48 not when you can get s110v from Spyderco for the same price

[@anthonyb2990]

cuddlesdapeaceman357 fair point

[@gmotionedc5412]

Burkinater 48 guys if you compare this to a GEC or lion steel traditional which are roughly the same price this has all the modern stuff like steel and lock and weight. Yes I wish this was 70 bucks too but considering old fashion folders sell for this price all day long and people buy up instantly in five minutes or less this is not as horrible a price as it may seem.

[@convex7456]

@@gmotionedc5412 basically . its the guys who were instantly over paying on all knives. Its their fault no we pay 130$! For a buggout

[@voodoo7008]

My wife’s Bugout came in yesterday. $150 for a weak piece of crap knife. I have other Benchmade knifes that are incredible. The knife is mostly shitty plastic. It flexes badly, and I cannot get the blade to center. Looks like I’ll be dumping more money into this disaster, installing Flytanium G-10. Hope it helps to align the blade.

[@JustinBarylski]

I like this blade, but the name seems like a misnomer to me. In no “bug out” situation would I be carrying a sub 3 inch, ultralight folder with bright blue plastic handles. Personally I think the backpacker or maybe mountaineer or something would have been a better fit for a name. Just my 2 cents

[@stoutdog56]

There's no denying the name is a source of contention for many. It's a great knife and I don't care what it's called.

[@runnningonempty]

AWESOME REVIEW!

[@DPIDDY69]

great review nick.

[@airsoftluke17]

Got it for $80 and it’s amazing

[@Tbone42tx]

I just can't stand plastic handled knifes...makes it look and feel cheap...i almost bought this knife but ended up with 2 kizer knifes for the same price as that one...and besides maybe the VG-10 which isn't bad in my book there each better than that Bugout IMO...Begleiter/Kesmec are good blades from kizer!! $50 each

[@jandal8905]

The Begleiter weighs twice as much as the Bugout, so not apples to oranges.

[@thepast6007]

is the original clip on this titanium or nrormal steel ?

[@dalecarpenter8828]

A bug out bag is everything you need for at leased over night .

[@jamesbarry6248]

clip screws not counter sunk.

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

Lightweight dont mean much to me

[@xDarkPrototypex]

I feel like the axis lock would be a huge risk for a bugout bag, if you consider the possibility of the omega spring failing on you. If i made a bag on wich i had to depend with my life, id put in a knife with a simple lock that had a chance of failing very close to 0%, like a framelock or a backlock.

[@Fernando31ish]

Le Lemon the axis lock is infinitely stronger than a frame lock. Don't believe the hype buddy!

[@NickShabazz]

Backlock is hard to beat for long term reliability, true.

[@Stahlwerk88]

Fernando Sedillo he's not worried about the axis lock itself failing, he's worried about the omega spring, that makes it work, failing. Your lock is only as strong as its weakest piece, and here that would be the omega spring, not the axis lock bar.

[@elmardx1517]

Le Lemon Seems like a bugout bag should really include a solid fixed blade.

[@xDarkPrototypex]

Fernando Sedillo im definitely not mocking the strenght of an axis lock, i know that it is very strong. Im saying that a lot of people report the omega springs failing, and in a bug out bag reliability is also very important. A framelock however, is much simpler and is less likely to have parts of it fail, because it consists of one-, maybe two parts if you include the over travel stop. So if i were bugging out, i would use a knife that i could, in the worst case scenario, fix with very basic tools instead of having to bring spare parts (extra weight) too. No hate towards an axis lock, i just think that its suited for different situations :)

[@adamd7956]

My gosh... people are like it's SOO AWESOME but it costs TOO much! Newsflash!! Realy nice things cost more! If they weren't expensive they wouldn't be nice Also... same people are like I don't know if it can take the abuse... It's AN EDC....called the bugout..... You all are funny

[@sour7786]

I just got my 95t 3 bares. Really nice knife but idk

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

I 'll trade my Bugout knife for 80 CANS of SPAM for... my actual Bugout.

[@appleztooranges]

I skipped this knife and went to the 940 Osborne

[@ogenmatic]

If your bugout bag can't accommodate a few extra ounces for a serious knife, you packed it wrong. Benchmade just 'solved' another non-existent problem. Much like the new 'Proper' they've only added another "Me too!" offering to the knife community. I'd like to see them get innovative again but I guess they've got to toss out something to keep the name relevant.

[@79dogface]

Some reason my knifes need a serrated section of the blade.

[@future_phonk]

Butterfly tax is like the Apple tax...

[@UmpalumpaofDeath]

Introducing the Bugout Air! Now with air scales,they are super light and durable and the keyswitches resist dust! We swear, fuck!

[@jordanfournier4366]

Except Apple actually has good quality control.

[@future_phonk]

@@jordanfournier4366 quality control yes, but engineering no. The butterfly switches and their mac book screen ribbons were notoriously easy to break or stop working.

[@EvilNick81]

@@jordanfournier4366 this must be a joke ? With apple you pay the big price and you got cheap ass product ...

[@nickswing159]

@@EvilNick81 don't forget the reminder you support slave labor in china....something Benchmade does not for the most part do.

[@JRKhoury18]

If this knife was priced at $80 or even 90, Benchmade would have had way bigger of a hit on their hands.

[@edrader]

because it's not flying off the shelf now?

[@kalijasin]

it's a $62 knife at most.

[@rs8503]

@@edrader Fools and their money are soon parted. Lol

[@edrader]

true. I bought it. carried it a couple of weeks and then sold it. what bugged me most was the blade was not centered.

[@davidmoya9157]

Cheap skate

[@kerryrwac]

Benchmade's pricing bugs me so i'm out .

[@ogenmatic]

kerryrwac When I saw the price, my eyes bugged out!

[@anthonyb2990]

All Benchmade knives are usually over 90 bucks and this one is 115, not a big difference.

[@Thezedword12]

At about $90 I'd be all over it, but with how popular it is, i doubt it

[@misterbaker9728]

Zed Word no g10 unless you spend 170. So basically it’s 100 for a plastic handle

[@willy7716]

​@Wolfpack3D A commendable effort on the spelling of warranty.

[@mrmemyselfandi9609]

I was skeptical about this knife....but I popped on it in a moment of weakness thinking that worst case scenario I would return it. I actually thought I would have serious buyers remorse but I was STUNNED to find out that I LOVE THIS KNIFE! LOOOOVE IT! And I have spidercos, kershaws, Sog and the rest as well. This bugout carries deep and you forget you're carrying it. Amazing steel...the blade is legit...sharp...stays sharp...and it's perfect for an EDC. I've carried it everyday since and I've fallen in love with it. The others are just more bulky when you carry them. Sometimes I can't even get my hands in my pocket without scraping the spydercos especially. This experience is JUST like when I spent 65 bucks on the new Olight S1R baton II. Expensive, but worth EVERY damn penny. LOVE that thing too...no regrets. Now I have my perfect EDC knife and flashlight. Can't get any better.

[@gregorywilson3318]

☯️

[@jellybean7253]

It is now 2021 and these knives have jumped to almost $200.00 That's just crazy.

[@HorsepowerHeaven]

It is now 2024 and I just paid $223 Canadian dollars plus 13% tax in toronto for my CF elite full size bugout

[@jocemarine6247]

Yes Sir. Benchmade is just overpriced. There is so much alternative at this price. But 200.00 for ultra cheap scales, no thanks​@@HorsepowerHeaven

[@griffinvolk1912]

I know you've reviewed the 940-1, but can u review the 940-2 next? It'd be great

[@johnneal4518]

I found one of these laying in a parking lot I thought it was a cheap knife until I Googled it never heard of benchmade till then

[@Eldofarmboy]

Actually the Bugout is a really tough knife. I pounded one into oblivion as a call out to Wranglerstar almost a year ago. Thing was unharmed after spine whacking, batoning, cross batoning, twisting sideways, and tip testing. I was stunned

[@gpjadams2]

Its almost humorous how much he hates this knife. But I get it, if a guy doesn't like the feel of a knife, it is what it is.

[@UrbanWoodsman87]

And FYI, the clip is named: Mini Deep-Carry clip. I'm almost 100% certain that is the smallest clip Benchmade has put on a knife!

[@finns23653]

This knife is being presented as a backpacking knife. Backpackers often become ounce counters because weight in long term trips can become difficult to deal with. This knife will appeal to them because of the low weight.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I carried a bug out bag for 50 yrs before i found out thats what its called .i just called it my pack .

[@mountainhobo]

Having watched the disassembly video, I almost feel like I cheated since I know how this one will turn out.

[@stoutdog56]

I resisted buying this knife for almost 2 years. Now that I own it, I find it an exceptional design and build. This is a perfect first knife. Sure it would be nicer if it was priced under $100 but I don't find the price outrageous. If you were to own just one knife, I don't think you would regret your decision.. I think it's a classic just like the 940 and Griptillian.

[@koga8100]

Screw that shit man, para 3 lw is better value and quality, in terms of steel, bd-1n is similar to the performance of s30v so

[@CedricAda]

This knife is even more lightweight then me when I put a splash of beer in my lemonade, doll myself up and hang out at the docks. Three shandies and I'm anyones. The first commenter below knows what I mean 👇👇👇👇

[@Ekybob_Plays]

Unrelated, but I am compelled to respond: "Thanks very much, me ol' shivering mateys! Now, how much do you charge for a good hard shag?"

[@hidesitemg]

Ekybob these comments are absolutely chuckle-worthy. Good job lads

[@scottbailon31]

I like shandies....

[@Adam-rw4xk]

Despite the name I'd say it's more of backpacker's knife than for bugging out. That bright blue color is a alternative to blaze orange for easy finding if dropped in the woods. I didn't think much of it until the store I work in got it in and handling it changed my mind, at the price I think its very fair.

[@benjaminlong4916]

This paired with flytanium’s copper scales is just about the sexiest knife I’ve ever held.

[@PapaYosif]

do keep in mind the axis lock springs break very often. this is my first and only high end expensive knive and that bothered me for the longest time. just a couple of weeks ago i had the courage to fix it after pretty much keeping it in the back of my drawer trying to forget i payed a shit ton for it to break the first week i got it.

[@scottking2340]

I got mine from trades (plus about $25) and I am definitely NOT regretting my decision. I have no issues with mine and I’m sorry Nick that yours didn’t meet their specs. It’s a fantastic cutter and a joy to carry. Me personally, I’d rather carry a Benchmade over any other knife. The little quarks everyone gripes about with Benchmade are things I’ve never experienced. Thanks for the video and please continue to keep us informed!

[@koga8100]

Screw that shit man, para 3 lw is better value and quality, in terms of steel, bd-1n is similar to the performance of s30v so

[@mattarchey4436]

lol sounds like you have buyers remorse, also it’s pretty ignorant to say you’d carry a Benchmade over ANY other knife

[@randallkelley3599]

Just another plastic handled knife, at least to me...there are so many like this one, go buy a Delica, and save 50%...just saying!

[@viniciuseleo]

Love this knife! It's much sturdier than people give credit for! And, more important, the dimensions and weight make it much more probable that you're carrying it with you at all times, and as our spiritual guide Shabazz says: "the best knife is the one that you're carrying!".

[@alienresearchlab]

The Bugout has become my #1 go to. Light and sharp. A little pricey but worth it.

[@likethewind888]

Just so everyone knows, Benchmade no longer honors the original blade replacement fee of $30 and is now asking for $70. Customer support would not even entertain the idea of doing it for the original price I was promised when they sold it to me. Not only is this knife overpriced to begin with, but I was lied to about the biggest selling point of the knife which was the low cost blade replacement. Biggest disappointment of any knife purchase I’ve ever made.

[@templarterry594]

What is wierd to me is the fact that in 2022, the pm2 is 171 ish and the bugout can be had for 128

[@Crushenator500]

Got one of these in the mail yesterday. It's my first Benchmade and I LOVE it. The axis lock is so fun to use, the overall package is tiny compared to my Spydercos, and the blade is perfection. No QC issues with my example either. A+ gem in my book, and fits right in with my PM2 and Sage 2.

[@moonrunner8791]

The knife is wack. 114$ on amazon is a joke. Rather have a rat 1.

[@-Sun1111-]

I feel like 80 or 90 would be a bit more fair

[@brianf9619]

This is a awesome edc knife , not a bugout knife . Yes , when I first got it I said to myself where did the $114.00 go , because it is soo light and sometimes you associate weight with being cheap or poorly made , but after a few days carrying it , I was like this knife is Frickin Awesome. And Nick hit it on the nose , this could be 1 of the best tools you ever use ," just use the right tool for the job ". So , if your into light weight edc and excellent slicers , you will love this knife too.

[@stoutdog56]

I agree with you and disagree with Plutonium. I wonder what Premium Chinese knife he is referring to because I'm not aware of it. I can't understand why so many think $114 is so outrageous. While I resisted getting mine for almost 2 years. Now I have it, its one of my favorites and I highly recommend it.

[@mattarchey4436]

The spyderco pm3 is better than the bugout in every single way with $40 difference. Id never buy this…just EWWW

[@toddstamos89]

This isn’t a “specialty knife.” Not for only when “every ounce matters.” The ergos, blade and carry profile make it a GREAT edc, and not just a “specialist” for lightweight carry. The weight is just a bonus. I have two. A standard and a custom. Both of mine have a great fit and finish, but those are just mine. I can’t speak for anyone else’s. I do agree that it’s overpriced, and better value (for most edc tasks) can be found elsewhere. However, I found the price worth it.

[@klaxalk]

I knew what I was getting into. The knife is great. But I did not think that the spring will fail on me within 5 months. Maybe 6 years... And they are hard to come by in Europe. :-(

[@nickflana]

I picked one up for $99.99 on sale at a local shop and I love it. Great for everyday carry. If you catch it on sale, I'd recommend it.

[@koga8100]

Screw that shit man, para 3 lw is better value and quality, in terms of steel, bd-1n is similar to the performance of s30v so

[@MattD86]

Just paid $180 for this 😬 didn’t realize it was so much cheaper when it launched 😬

[@chrish5224]

Compared the bugout to the mini grip yesterday. For my XL glove sized hands, the mini grip only gets a full three finger grip. The bugout is slightly longer, allowing a full four finger grip and even just slightly a little more. Its perfect for edc with its light weight and slimness. I just haven't made up my mind between the full size griptilian or the bugout. I like the sturdier feel of the griptilian, like I can really abuse it and it will hold its own. If I could make a edc knife, it would be a bugout, with a sheepfoot blade. They will probably come out with that design after I make a decision and buy a regular bugout. Price should be $89-99 on the bugout imo!

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

Great review.... I also. The Delica isn't a bad alternative if you want to save a bit of dough either. Kepp on keeping on!

[@nono-mk7jg]

I bought into the hype of the bug out was totally let down it was kindof a flimsy little knife not impressed! I gave it away to a buddy and ive never seen him carry it! He probably re gifted it. overrated

[@cameronbottoms1118]

I bought the CF versions of the bugout and they’re greatly reformed. Which did you buy? I carry the OD Green and I bought my dad the Black

[@nono-mk7jg]

@@cameronbottoms1118 its like a 40 doll hair knife

[@frankod100]

Benchmade gets crazy with price... but i guess enough people pay. This is a 70.oo knife all day

[@EvilNick81]

🤣🤣 we got a knife expert here !!!

[@frankod100]

@@EvilNick81 yup... overpriced no doubt.. no one disagrees in knife world.. maybe 10 percent if that.... simple. All benchmades are too expensive and now one of most wanted clones ever due to this.

[@Miqte]

Generally I'm not into benchmade knives but despite it's price this is a perfect EDC. I don't know why I care and why I feel disappointed... honestly I hoped You would appreciate it more and forget for one second it is a BM product. Thanks for the review Nick.

[@thsbulldawg82]

Overall, I like Benchmade. But, that price is near absurd ...

[@davidmoya9157]

Cheap ass!! 120 isn't that much money bruh

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Way too expensive for its value-just ask the Mini Bugout.

[@alittleolder]

I have plenty of knives to put in my bugout bag. This one really doesn't present a compelling argument to me to spend that kind of money.

[@jimboutilier7552]

alittleolder Yes, this seems like it would be better suited to the ultralight backpacking community who might even consider this heavy.

[@alittleolder]

Exactly. I really don't care about 1oz more or less

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

alittleolder Folders don't really have a place in BOBs anyways.

[@alittleolder]

Well, in a BoB you try to have some redundacies, so I can see having a folder there in case your primary or secondary knife quits on you or if you want to hand out one to another member of your party that maybe is less prepared and a folder doesn't weigh a lot and also doesn't take much space. But only a folder would be fatal, I agree.

[@rodrigoteresa7944]

alittleolder I should have clarified, that's more what I meant. I keep a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe, a Becker BK7, a Real Steel Buscrafter 2, and a Finn Wolf from Cold Steel. So I do have a folder, but like you said it's more of a tertiary back up 😀.

[@nickg2954]

When that knife hits 80$ I'm Buggin in

[@SidWalter]

Lol that’s not how benchmade works bud will most definitely never go down brand new at least

[@DossOutdoors]

If you watch this review and dislike the knife don't dislike the video. Two completely different things kids. Good stuff Nick. I am passing on the knife but good stuff as always.

[@ibanez7412]

After this vid you should watch Wranglerstars recent vid about this knife. Funny how opinions differ... For me...too expensive...i'd rather buy the para2 Nick is talking about, or even a Ganzo

[@BrianMiller1973]

Wranglerstar loved it, then he hated it.

[@koga8100]

Wranglstar is full a shit, nicks opinion holds so much more importance to me than that stuck up dude

[@SucculentDoorbell]

You have THE best knife channel on KZbin. Straight to the point (haha no pun intended), best showcase of deployment, very polite and unbiased analysis.

[@jamesharris1493]

The one problem they get to play with the knives for free while we don't.

[@SucculentDoorbell]

@@jamesharris1493 We all make a living somehow

[@30SECONDSOUT]

Im not paying $110+ for a handle that bends like that and that easily. Yes I understand this knife is for light EDC task, thats fine but drop the price down to a “Built for light task” price then. Ima still get one though.. 😂 If I can find one for $80.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

They make clones of these now with 440c for under 25 bucks... So A) buy the clone or B) be careful where you buy one from it may be a clone.

[@stoutdog56]

I thought that too and bought some G-10 scales with intention of swapping them when mine arrived. I have no issues with the stock scales and think I might have wasted my money on the G-10. The scales are so much better than what comes on Griptillian's. To get it to flex or bend, you have to intentionally do it and they snap right back.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

@@stoutdog56 Agreed the mushy scales don't bother me one bit. When are we ever prying super hard on a small blade? I don't use a knife to pry or a pry bar to cut.

[@undeathredemption]

Managed to pick one up with $45 off. for that price, it's a surprisingly good knife. Just... buy in person. the centering and action on the ones I handled were all over the place. I think I managed to find the single gem that dropped free, was centered, and had a decent grind

[@artvandalay6161]

Nice review as always Nick. I bought the Bugout soon after release; returned it a few days later. Really like the steel and blade shape, so any recommendations on US made knife with similar blade characteristics for under $130 USD??

[@cadens8530]

Well, my first go would be the CIVIVI elementum. It’s a true gem. But it’s not USA made. If you’re saying you want a USA made knife for quality reasons, then that’s not a real reason becuase you’ll find the CIVIVI and WE have some of the best quality control out there in production knives. If you looking for USA made just to support USA companies, then the spyderco shaman and para 3 lightweight are comparable

[@jjnicnic6098]

if they were marketing it for edc, throw it in your bug out bag for emergencies kind of knife, which it is, its very minimal, very lightweight. Why didint they make this the affordable bench made, I mean its selling fine now, but it had all the right pieces to be a great cheap knife.

[@michaeljenks6259]

Just picked one of these up today. Went with a half serrated blade. Was looking for an EDC, nothing overbuilt. Went with the lightweight and this review back up my initial guy reaction. This is replacing another Benchmade knife, the Axis system is great.

[@BadP0tat0]

I got one and I love it. Now my question, why would I now buy 940? Should I buy it either way (not for collecting purposes) having already workhorses like PM2 or Kershaw Launch 3?

[@LGSkywalker82]

But can it baton?! 😂 jk. Awesome review. Thanks!

[@Lars1540]

Nick- I find it weird that none of the youtubers that have reviewed this knife have seemingly noticed or mentioned the fact that this knife comes with a pocket clip that utilizes two (2) screws, yet the knife handle comes with three (3) pilot holes on either side of the handle. Why is this?

[@stoutdog56]

I think the 3 holes are a standard Benchmade clip configuration. A deep carry clip can't accommodate the middle screw unless there's a hole In the clip to make that possible. Just my 2 cents worth.