Today, we're going to take a look at the 'Mini' (regular size) Crooked River from Benchmade knives, which is a great design at a size which is much better suited for your pocket.
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@artemkanarchist4 жыл бұрын
I really like the design of this knife. It’s more of a beautiful outdoors knife, not a tactical murder weapon - which makes me a less of a pillock carrying it to work.
@dylanworkman54455 жыл бұрын
The original crooked river is probably so big because it's meant to be a modern version of a buck 110
@Purp1eP3nguinZ5 жыл бұрын
If this had a hollow grind it would be an ideal replacement for my buck 112
@johnwurzer9503 жыл бұрын
@Florida Dad @Florida Dad ehh I don't know, this is 5 times the price of the 110
@DatGrunt3 жыл бұрын
I just custom ordered one. Got a military discount so after fully customizing it came out to 185 USD. It's my very first big knife purchase so I wanted to make sure it felt unique to me. Black G10 grips, grey spacer, and blue ring. 20cv satin blade .It's a beaut.
@EthanDBG Жыл бұрын
How is it holding up 2+ years later?
@leoluck685 жыл бұрын
Bought a custom 10 days ago and it was delivered yesterday! Quite impressive. This axis lock is solid. The whole knife feels like quality. More so than a retail Grip or mini grip. I have a custom mini grip, and it too just feels more solid, better quality. Highly recommend the custom options that Nick talks about. Leo
@brianf96195 жыл бұрын
I Love all my Benchmades , and Iam really glad they never switched over to bearings, a true hard use knife should have washers period....
@alextsukada40135 жыл бұрын
I thought some of them used washers? Maybe, I misheard or misunderstood.
@alextsukada40135 жыл бұрын
Wait, nvm that was Spyderco.
@GutiTheJ5 жыл бұрын
usually with you nick, but this one sounded a lil nit-picky. particularly with the name, the handle material variance, and disassembly
@stevetownsend13895 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick for all your great reviews. My wonderful wife surprised me with with this knife for Christmas. I'm new to the knife world, and am learning a lot from your videos. I'm sure there are a lot of quality knives out there at this price point, but I'm amazed at the quality of this "Mini" Crooked River. Unfortunately, I think I've been sucked into the knife world. I just ordered the R2D2....I'm afraid my bank account is going to suffer!
@matthewhill39964 жыл бұрын
This is a right handed world. As a lefty, Benchmade will always be my favorite. Wish other companies would empathize a bit with us
@AS-ms9nx3 жыл бұрын
You and me both man! 👊
@TheDemontreville Жыл бұрын
4 years later and it went from $190 to $290!? No thanks
@kalamazoo_reefer6 ай бұрын
But but but covid
@DavidWaldrip4 ай бұрын
Now it’s $340. That’s what happens when trillions of dollars are printed and dropped into the economy.
@themawsjawz_94915 жыл бұрын
Benchmade designs have been very appealing lately.
@traviswatts66615 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this review come across your table Nick. One of the favorites in my collection. It’s an absolute gem.☺️ I just wish I didn’t buy mine before it was added to the custom shop.
@tolga1cool5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite knives honestly
@jdw09094 жыл бұрын
It's really growing on me! Probably going to be my next purchase!
@hehoff335 жыл бұрын
This happens to be what's in my pocket today. I did get to handle it in store first, but the action was solid out of the box.
@maxin32313 жыл бұрын
I love my big 4”blade Crooked river, I carry it every day to work.
@MrTJohnston5 жыл бұрын
Got one of these off the custom shop in 20cv in black and red. It’s a gem.
@zviratko2 жыл бұрын
I have a Griptilian that completely changed from "sticky SoB" to "absolutely free" after playing with it for a few weeks. Also, you can change a lot just by tightening it differently. I wouldn't really judge it at "out of box" experience, but by how well it settles and can be adjusted. Or at least that should be factored in. It's also possible that an out-of-box-great piece will get bad after those few weeks...
@tincansailor94373 жыл бұрын
Love my customized Mini CR. Black G10, black back spacer, black liners, silver bolster, blue pivot collar. Not sure why yours doesn't drop shut, but mine does after just popping out the blade and adding a couple drops of KPL to the washers.
@mosherogoff12525 жыл бұрын
Nick, take a look at the Buck 110 and 112, both of which I believe use Dymondwood. Somehow Buck seems to have a MUCH higher level of consistent appearance. IMHO, if Buck can do it BM 'should' be able to do it also!
@bankmaster51043 жыл бұрын
I just bought my and its perfect the wood is nice.. center blade is right on dote... and the shaping is even.. no shake and fall smooth... my was made good
@kyklain865 жыл бұрын
It's a hunt series knife, of course they're going to use orange. I've butchered with my Mini Crooked River, great overall. But after that I took it all apart and cleaned the inside. Wiped everything down, oiled it and polished those washers.
@KruzerOak5 жыл бұрын
I love this knife, but "crooked" is certainly an apt description of how the blade alignment came.
@KruzerOak5 жыл бұрын
Nick, please review the Spyderco Smock when it comes out.
@ethankirby1721 Жыл бұрын
Back here in 2023 and this knife is $300 now, hearing him complain about about $190 is hilarious
@levipatten1797 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@hectorrivera66242 жыл бұрын
I got both, the full size and a custom mini. Love the design.
@yetiguy1714 Жыл бұрын
I bought 2 full sized custom crooked rivers. One is s30v and one in s90v, and seriously love them. Beautiful and solid knives. I might have to get a mini now.
@brucemcintyre23835 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your Brouwer review, if it makes the cut (😬), based on your new Gem Hunter status.
@Lasurge19825 жыл бұрын
I am torn between buying this knife or the bench made 940. Eventually I want to get both but my budget only allows for me to buy one and I have been spending the last week pondering which I should get. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Good video by the way.
@alextsukada40135 жыл бұрын
Did you order one?
@gubourn4 жыл бұрын
Hope you got a 940
@ocomegashadowstacking58865 жыл бұрын
Awesome Benchmade knife reviews!!😊
@WestcountyWill2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely is a gem.
@muschebubu911 ай бұрын
I don't know when I'll use it but I have it so it's great. Works like a knife.
@richusc264 жыл бұрын
I noticed all the 940 Benchmades i own have a ton of blade play when in the closed position. Is this typical of Benchmade?
@buckaroobunnyslippers4 жыл бұрын
Man, your older reviews are still somehow parting me with money! Just got one of these and have to say I'm very impressed. Mine came slightly tight, but loosening the pivot just a hair gave me perfect action: no blade play, falls shut and centered. So either I'm lucky or Benchmade has gotten better at QC in 2020. Also the "wood laminate" is a similar pattern to the one you featured. Nice grain variation, not too dark or muddy. My only gripe is that it should come with a deep carry clip.
@dannyfryer77947 ай бұрын
What would you go for between this and the spydico pm2?
@bluefrog86705 жыл бұрын
I have the real Crooked River and I love it. I might have to get one of these as well...
@DSNugent915 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to purchase Dr Frunkeys full sized crooked. It is most certainly a beast.
@stronglikemonkey5 жыл бұрын
Congrats! That thing is one of the best looking knives I've seen! Looking at almost copying your knife with the mini.
@stevemorton95853 жыл бұрын
My Crooked Mini is on its way but the spacer and pivot are blue! Does anyone know why my name has a big “A” on the blade? Great review Nick!
@misterbaker97285 жыл бұрын
Nick I have a question? I’m about to step my knife game up to a Spyderco manix 2 or a BM Griptilian. I’m leaning towards manix bc I like g10 and bm with g10 price hike is at least 50$.
@DC-ci3mg5 жыл бұрын
I have had about 120 spyderco but only a pair of Benchmade- I just picked up a 555hg and have to say it’s quite nice to have something where the handle is a little more contoured and less flat slabs of g10- It’s a personal choice of cause and you can’t go wrong either way.
@fawkesandhound5 жыл бұрын
Corndog 😂😂😂
@mikepipher33475 жыл бұрын
I have the mini griptilian with spyder hole and the lightweight Manix 2. I like the action of the mini grip better but the manix is probably the most ergonomic knife I've ever held. You can't go wrong with either of them in my opinion.
@oscarmedina15975 жыл бұрын
I have the Griptilian and two Manix 2’s (lightweight and regular in M4;) I like the Grip, but I much prefer the Manix.
@jonathanou81225 жыл бұрын
Handled both, bought the Manix 2. THE most comfortable knife I own. It is a bit big in the pocket though. It doesn't bother me, but as Nick would say, it's a thing.
@julianuga3 жыл бұрын
My valet and my bugout both came with loose screws in the pocket clip. WTH Benchmade? The 940 came perfect though
@bryanmchugh13075 жыл бұрын
"Diamondwood" or whatever Benchmade calls it. Think G10 only compressing layers of thin cut wood together with epoxy resins instead of fiberglass or cloth for micarta. I would have thought most brands would be well along into elaborate different Diamondwood offerings by now. A really nice set of say Oak for example, scales for it would be awesome. Just like Buck 110's.
@dirtrider883 жыл бұрын
10:53 a lot of people would call variances in something thats suppose to resemble wood a good thing.
@darylcheshire16182 жыл бұрын
The thumbnail of the blade looks orange, what was it reflecting?
@megalomouthradio58395 жыл бұрын
Been itching for months about this knife.... regular/mini.... custom, standard gray etc. soon.
@atenza5255 жыл бұрын
Bro, I just got the regular and it’s the size you want it to be. Get the standard because it’s bad a** fake wood and it looks like dollars well spent. Nick shabooboo has dwarf hands and can’t handle a real mans knife. Seriously, regular, standard, and I bet you’ll be 100% happy.
@megalomouthradio58395 жыл бұрын
atenza525 I ended up with a full size in gray. It was “used” but you cant tell. Looks brand new in the box....... $150. It’s a beast.
@atenza5255 жыл бұрын
Megalomouth Radio Good to hear! What a deal too!
@317jmdam5 жыл бұрын
I picked one up a few months ago. I love it but it wasn't all rainbows and unicorns for me. I had to send the knife into benchmade weeks after purchase for a broken Omega Spring. Also the edge is ground high in one spot on the blade. It is still functional but not as pretty. I was unfortunate to purchase one before benchmade released it in the custom shop.
@ShoddyRC Жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t have imagined this would go up to $300. $190 seems like a deal now.
@mknight6556 Жыл бұрын
Right though. I just went to the website and wow $320 now just to get started customizing a mini crooked river. I'd love to have one of these in 20cv. Guess I missed the boat!
@silentjay12845 жыл бұрын
Love this knife, I ordered a satin deep carry clip and gave it a stonewash finish to match the blade better. Then I traded about $50 in Magic cards for the orange thumbstuds off a Grizzly Ridge to complete my "custom" Mini Crooked River.
@Blue007155 жыл бұрын
What is your thoughts on Mini Crooked vs North Fork? I like the wood look of both, what is your opinion on which one you prefer?
@bigB6flyer4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been considering both too. I think I’m leaning towards the mini crooked bc of the recurve of the blade on the NF makes it a bit harder to sharpen.
@jimcarlson61572 жыл бұрын
when I flick mine open vigorously, sometimes the lock gets stuck and it takes several tries to close the blade. I love it otherwise, and I'm hoping this is a quirk that will work itself out. anyone had similar experience?
@DanielMartinez03942 жыл бұрын
I used a touch of reel oil and kept flicking and after a few days it was gliding great.
@jimcarlson61572 жыл бұрын
@@DanielMartinez0394 thanks. I'll try that when it comes back from benchmade. wouldn't you know it, the scales broke when I was just flicking it indoors, a mere 5 weeks after I bought it. I'm hoping the future is brighter
@mikes87833 ай бұрын
Hundred and ninety bucks!!! Man I should’ve gotten one back then I just did one on custom shop n it came $410 with s90v n CF
@mattfinish21965 жыл бұрын
Great review! I will add this one to my wish list.
@pole_barn_builder11 ай бұрын
Did you ever get one?
@mattfinish219611 ай бұрын
@@pole_barn_builder NO! I still look at it in the display case every time I'm in the sporting goods stores.
@semco720575 жыл бұрын
That is a nice looking knife and it's owner would be so proud to have it. I have several folding knives and they all are nice.
@badhombre8383 Жыл бұрын
Just watching this. Now this knife is 270 😳😳
@lotriguitarist5 жыл бұрын
orange and the wood just doesn‘t work for me. i got myself the full size with g10 scales and i love it :)
@AH6man4 жыл бұрын
The knife should have a thicker grind. It’s a hunting knife and sometimes I have to cut through joints and around bones and stuck. We need the knife and blade reliable. It’s plenty sharp enough to cut through flesh.
@conradsmith93324 жыл бұрын
yeah but i think for that level of hard use a pocket knife is not appropriate anyway. a fixed blade is the way to go for any hard messy hunting job.
@bikerjon89343 жыл бұрын
This guy’s voice sounds like a Looney Tunes from Boston.
@thelawofthegun62373 жыл бұрын
😂
@Hr10555 жыл бұрын
Nick. You do understand that Benchmade will replace the blade at a nominal charge, but your favorite brand (Spyderco) will not. Blade centering can be adjusted when: pushing the blade in the opposing direction, while the blade is fully opened, and facing the person.
@Hr10555 жыл бұрын
I want to also say that I do love your reviews.
@tcj21855 жыл бұрын
Yeah and they’ll replace the blade as many times as you want for life. 40 bucks or so to replace a good steel is nice. Also gotta love the 30% discount for Mil and first responders. 👍
@andyrichardson61885 жыл бұрын
Great review. Is lunchroom acceptability rating a 10 point scale or something else? (btw, I get it. I've been told at work that my Dragonfly was too threatening looking.)
@stevenroberts36844 жыл бұрын
I love this knife. But cant seem to get Benchmade to service it.
@Al-ds3sw5 жыл бұрын
I just recently got one I love this thing and yes at $190 it is a little pricey but luckily for me I got it from my local done and knife shop and generally they are about $20 cheaper there than online orders and I go there so much the guy gives me a 10% discount generally so I only paid 154 for which I jumped all over and keep in mind this is part of their hunt series so they’re not really going for a slicey And generally I think most benchmade users really tend to use their knives hard so for that reason I tell myself that’s probably why they don’t have such thin blades whether I’m right or not not sure But great videos always have a nice day
@jacobbingham8426 Жыл бұрын
Hey nick ur knife reviews are awesome id like to talk knives with you sometime
@Mgrulke5 жыл бұрын
If the aluminium parts don't come off there is no way to repair it when the AXIS lock breaks? Just down to warranty service at that point?
@silentjay12845 жыл бұрын
You need to remove the wooden scales and unscrew the stop pin before you can remove the bolster.
@77kjg2 жыл бұрын
What was the knife at the 9:28 mark
@kimwjustice5 жыл бұрын
As a lefty, I'm glad they done that, too, Nick. (Needs more commas...)
@tcj21855 жыл бұрын
I love Benchmade but I 100% agree about they’re fat grinds.
@zeblox78105 жыл бұрын
Everyone hates on the orange until theyre up to their elbow in a deer carcass looking for their brown knife in the leaves.
@bluefrog86705 жыл бұрын
I think the orange is a nice touch, especially with the gray g10.
@johnagen36882 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY! !!!! Thank you!!!!! Orange is a god send in da woods!!!!!!
@dalecarpenter88284 жыл бұрын
but benchmade won't sell you the parts ?
@IAmSwatchingYou5 жыл бұрын
What are those two other wood knives he pulls out near the end?
@IAmSwatchingYou3 жыл бұрын
@@Fiber64 Thanks for that
@dalecarpenter88285 жыл бұрын
The mini is better for hunting ! Then carry a large fixed blade ! The large is heavy and not as good as a large fixed blade ! The mini is like perfect for the 2 finger move ! Common misconception about using a large knife to do the gutting thing ! Small knife works best ! Large game you might even want more than one small knives kept only for that job ( very sharp ) !
@fredel28585 жыл бұрын
It always makes me happy if i see youre videos your humor is awsome😂
@dalecarpenter88285 жыл бұрын
Had to fix both lock spring as both of them broke ! One side was broke as it came in the box ! I fixed them with some ganzo (g) lock springs ! From a ganzo I broke ! Benchmade quality control blows goats ! I have proof ! Go to the store and find a good one !!
@DobermansRock2 жыл бұрын
This guy knows how to send a person on a ride, Not sure why but, I am thinking voice.
@user-ye6nf7lo7yАй бұрын
It wouldn’t be a hunt class knife if it didn’t have orange
@Nufrifin4 жыл бұрын
Micro crooked river when
@ryanmiller84593 жыл бұрын
Complaining about price? It’s 190. It’s made in America and have you seen / been to factory. Buy a cheap knife then. Chinese made. Benchmade offers lifetime free sharpening
@steveman7515 жыл бұрын
I want to get this so bad, but I already have the full size version. I can't justify buying both sizes
@johnjohnson-gk4bw5 жыл бұрын
Dude, you have two pockets. You NEED two knives. A main carry that's large for certain tasks and a back up that's smaller for certain tasks. I always carry two knives. Two is one and one is none.
@steveman7515 жыл бұрын
john johnson True
@YuhNinja5 жыл бұрын
@@johnjohnson-gk4bw Some people despise you. Lmao
@johnagen36882 жыл бұрын
Big game, small game!!!!!!
@BlackwoodBlades5 жыл бұрын
2nd! Thanks so for the video!
@basmca15 жыл бұрын
Bought this yesterday and today the review comes out lmao.
@FoxSolomon15 жыл бұрын
*wishes I could’ve complained loudly in the comments*
@tgonzalez19832 жыл бұрын
I love this knife! It’s way overpriced imo but it is very nice.
@girthybrowns4489 Жыл бұрын
It’s $270 these days 🤯
@NovemberFoxtrotRC5 жыл бұрын
I think stabilized wood is what you're looking for lol.
@fawkesandhound5 жыл бұрын
It’s ridiculous that this doesn’t come standard with 20CV at this price. Sure you could run it custom but now add minimum $40 to get it how it should have come and after tax you’re looking at an unjustifiable price for what you get.
@Frip365 жыл бұрын
You always talk about other peoples' fear of your knives. Do you bring them in to show & tell at the old folks home or what?
@LaughingPyrate5 жыл бұрын
The old folks wouldn't have a problem with a good knife. It's the younger snowflakes that seem to have an issue with stabby murder devices. Butter knives for all!
@nohcho845 жыл бұрын
Love the mini much more the the full size one
@zexnynex7773 жыл бұрын
I hate wood. I despise wood furniture on AKs n those 1022 stocks made out of laminate. Hate it all. I love this knife- WTF is happening to me lol
@jaredgordon27984 жыл бұрын
It's so odd listening talk to knife reviewers always mentioning how it's not going to come off scary to other people lol I'm from northern indiana. Do people in the city or other states have that big of an issue with knifea? People dont even look twice when people open carry handguns in my area
@lukeyboi08994 жыл бұрын
Jared Gordon this really shows that people are used to different things. When I pull out a swiss army knife, where I live, people won't scream or anything but they're not happy either haha
@jaredgordon27984 жыл бұрын
@@lukeyboi0899 ya that's true it's just in my area a knife if a tool and nothing more
@justinb3843 жыл бұрын
Lol come visit Canada , a toothpick induces screams of bloody murder 😄
@jimredd20474 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why you review Benchmade. It’s obvious you don’t like them. Your favorite knife seems to be Spyderco because you compare everything to Spyderco. I have bought five benchmade in the last year. And everyone has came perfect no problems whatsoever just my point of view
@nipponhouseplayer2 жыл бұрын
😂✨👍🏻
@philjo72932 жыл бұрын
Rttf
@garyfrombuffalo5 жыл бұрын
Benchmade is too expensive
@wafflebr09755 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, but I love them
@TimGee34 жыл бұрын
So are BMWs but there seem to be a lot of them on the road? 🤷🏻♂️
@dansharpe23645 жыл бұрын
A beautiful knife aside from the horrible wood-ish scale material. That stuff has no place on a modern folder. Black micarta would be lovely, but micarta seems all but forgotten these days.
@dansharpe23645 жыл бұрын
I hadn't done but have now and you are spot on! Thank you for the advice, much appreciated.
@DC-ci3mg5 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m first!
@DC-ci3mg5 жыл бұрын
This is 100% the highlight of my KZbin viewing career.
@crackers_are_great_with_am95725 жыл бұрын
Career? Your getting paid? Because I'm not! KZbin need to give us money.
@samnangith19 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of this guy I used to work with. His voice was so annoying
@AH6man4 жыл бұрын
I like you videos but the way you talk is brutal on my ears. The accent and the way your voice keeps going super high and down bothers the hell out of me hahaha