Wholeheartedly love this knife. The guys over at DBK did an awesome video on it as well. Glad you’re digging it Pete! That intense knife bro meme was gold
I've never once taken the scales off any benchmades I own to clean it. Take the pivot out, slide the blade and washers out. Clean them. Dab of oil on one side of blade, stick washer to it, slide that back in the frame, then with a little flat head from your screwdriver kit, push the second washer into place. Slightly hold the axis bar to relieve tension, Take another random bit and shove it through the pivot hole to align the washers and blade. Jam pivot screw back in. Dab of oil down the side to washer. Flip it open/closed a few times. Done.
Seems like a legit nice knife. In addition to the rubber band, you could put a soldering iron tip on the screw to help break it down with heat. Oh before that. Do the tap trick. Put the bit on screw and give it some taps to break the loctite.
dude, there's a proper way to remove both blue and red loctite, go google, source i collect balisongs. why do knife noobs always freak out over loctite, doesn't even matter what color.
@@christopherskipp1525 not per se, but its essential function, yes, is to secure screws within the receiving threads. The main purpose is to keep them from coming loose,but there are varying strengths. Blue is good for most smaller screws, red is particularly known for destroying torx bits on knives.
Great review as always. I’m loving my Benchmade “super” freek. Love the blade shape , the high flat grind and CPM-M4 is my favorite folding knife steel. The sculpted G-10 handle feels great, offers a secure and versatile grip and looks good. The knife is lightweight, strong, ergonomic and overall just a great performer. As far as Benchmade go, it ranks up there with my Knives Ship Free , exclusive 908 stryker in M4/carbon fiber, 550-1 griptilian and 581 barrage M390/aluminum bolster/G-10 models. A great knife!
My Super Freek (purchased directly from the Benchmade factory store) has no coating where the washers and lock bar contact the blade so it opens and closes as smooth as any bearing pivot knife with zero blade play. Also, with axis lock knives there is no need to remove the scale screws. You only need to remove the pivot bolt and slide the blade and washers out.
@@nicola_corropoli2266 No rust, even when used along the Oregon Coast or in wet weather during field work. Just wipe the blade clean at the end of the day.
12:09 The 'versaflex' actually feels great in hand, and it doesn't really hinder getting it in and out of the pocket as much as some reviewers suggest (compare it to cutting with a coated blade🤔). My only gripe with it is that it's softness makes it more vulnerable to damage and even denim will wear it down in the long run. But I'm sure if you live in the States you could then send it in and have the scales replaced at a very reasonable price. Personally I wish the Super Freek came with S90V. I don't care much for coated blades.
Man I’ve had this knife on me everyday since I bought it 15months ago. It’s such a beast and very smooth. It’s so fun to flick. And stays so so sharp. Mine sees the leather strop everyday that’s all it ever seems to need. However I wish it was more “pokey”. So I just ordered myself the crucarta pm2 :) thanks for all you do man
Agreed. DBK did a video with this knife included. Impressive all around. Don’t waste your money on the overhyped Spyderco Shaman, get this one instead!
I had 3 omega springs break on my Bugout within 6 months. You better hope your spring doesn’t break because they will not send a spring to you they will have you send it in to get fixed. Send it from Aussie land will be a pain. Beside the omega spring great knife! Did coating on blade recieve any scratches, I see it held up pretty well. Thx for vid!
You can get omega springs 3rd party. Also if you don’t want to send your favorite knife back to the states, simply buy a cheap griptilian and rob the springs from that knife. Then send the grip back to the states for a spring fix.
Good review, got mine about 2 weeks ago after procrastinating for a year. Authorized dealers on ebay have it for $175 usd. I have this for a backup to my backup in my outdoor pack. My intent was for mostly wood processing & it even strikes a ferro rod (from factory) keep up the good work!
dude i talk about your channel often you are hilarious your cut scenes like the zombie one just now are great. ya made me buy a freek i am excited to try out the m4 only knife steel i believe i havent done a video on is m4
The fact that tons of company’s are using the axis lock makes me feel like it’s not a problem. I’m just happy that the lock doesn’t fail on the freek like it does on the adamas. And the freek does have the slightly thicker omega springs
Loved my first M4 Freek so much that I bought a second one. The clip sucks but all my BM’s now rock the Lynch Northwest deep carry titanium clip. Love the steel testing.
I couldn’t agree with you more. My M4 Freak is my favorite Benchmade too. I really need to get a different pocket clip, Benchmade stopped giving clips though
943 all day and all night. Love Benchmade’s M4. I have it on the Barrage custom with FDE scales and assisted opening. 940 in my front pocket and a Barrage in my back pocket (either the M4, S90V or the Damasteel Barrages) 😎🤘🏻🇨🇦 Edit: either the 940 or the 943 in the front pocket. Depending on the tasks.
Absolutely love my super freek! When I received mine, the pivot screw would not stay secured. It was lose enough to where I could unscrew it with my finger tip. If anybody has had the same issues, use some blue loctite.
As we live in a "New and improved world" I am surprised you didn't go with the "Super Freak, Super Freak" Sung to the song "Super Freak", anyway I am sure you had your reasons, I always enjoy your informative and highly comedic videos. Take Care
I don't even take mine apart i just run it under water with soap and lube it. Best knife i got for work the washers don't get all full of concrete dust and dirt like the ball barrings
Hey try taking the pivot out and you gain access to the bushings so as to polish them ..this way you don't touch the handle scales. Just a thought to save you time..
I just purchased the bailout, can't wait to get some time with it. I've been carrying a tanto style for afew years now, the scales are ok I guess 🤷🏼♂️. I like the freek scales with the colored liners 🤙🏼 For slicing, now I wonder if I've been having issues with the tanto blade vs that style.
Respect for all your revews, interesting fun to watch, with slight sarcazm to spice up the subject and in deps explanation. Thank you for eforts, highly apriciate your work.
Please do a rough vs polished edge! I’ve been keeping mine at a stropped 800 grit finish and it seems to last longer. KSN is just doing single finishes.
Do you still have this knife? If so I seen a few vids where they had to sharpen it so much because something going on with the steel. Anyway they got better results on edges retention after several sharpening’s. I have the knife and it’s also my favorite benchmade. I have several including 940 and Bugout.
You may want to try an edge that is a bit toothier, such as stopping at around 6 or 800 grit and then stropping with diamond sprays 6-3 and 1micron then that M4 edge could last you forever from my personal experience but it does take such a nice sticky edge when polished so I go back and forth between toothy and polished on my M4 knives
Not everyone in America is bat shit crazy. I work in corrections and I have always appreciated Benchmade's support for law enforcement. Don't have the super Freek yet, but it is on my list.
Aramis in Russia makes fantastic aftermarket scales for this model. Really transforms the profile and ergos in ways I find to be much better than stock.
Nice review Pete! Not sure if you wanted to deep clean but If you just want to clean the washers/blade, you only need to remove the pivot. The blade and washers will drop free. Entire disassembly isn't necessary. Sorry bout your hardware dude!
Are you picking up any of the Kershaw sprint runs in 20cv? They have a bare knuckle in 20cv on sale for $79 that I ordered. Seemed like a good price for the steel.
The silhouette of the freek blade is dang near identical to the Buck Vanguard 192. Having the same belly towards the end of the blade makes this a great folder knife for skinning game. I also have the north-fork from Benchmade's hunt series of knives, and i think the super freek is a better skinning blade. Coincidentally, the axis-lock action on the super freek and on the north fork are the best-feeling actions on large and small axis lock knives, respectively. Compared to the Ritter (Hogue) i carry the m390 ritter if i expect rain/risk of water, or the super freek if in anticipate use on wood (e.g., trimming branches in the yard, etc.) You compared this to the PM2, and while it isn't a terrible comparison, I think the Manix 2 is a better point of comparison, given the similar lock styles and the slightly stronger tip on the manix. The spyderco knives have poor geometry for cleaning game compared to the freek, because really only the very tip of the knife gets utilized on the pointy geometry of the sypderco tip. I've been trying to sample every super blade steel in a consistent form. this has resulted in a collection of Manix 2's in everything from 52100 to maxemet (and everything in between), with a few PM2's to fill in the blanks (i.e., k390 and 10v). If benchmade could release a g10 freek in all of their steel offerings, I would get every one. I think the freek blade shape would better utilize "super steels" than the Spyderco blades, given the better belly near the tip for skinning game and tip strength for light batoning. I'm thinking benchmade's s90v would have great wear resistance that could deal with abrasive hides during skinning and (properly hardened) 3v could turn the superfreek into a folder survival knife.
I'm not sure if I want to pull trigger on this or the Hogue Doug Ritter RSK. It's the Ritter Grip with textured G-10, upgraded axis lock and CPM-20CV for ~$160 have a look over at knifeworks.
Another great review. As for the stripping problem, Try using a proper screw driver with quality bits. Just some anecdotal evidence but. I haven't had a single screw strip on me since i started using 1/4 inch bits on a full sized driver.
I was gonna call you out for using persona music in your video, but I guess I can’t really talk since I knew what it was straight away... Smart assery aside, now I’m wondering how it compares to my Griptillian 551-1? Either way I really dig the axis lock. As a lefty I wish more knives were fully ambidextrous.
M4, eh. I am surprised. I have a Bravo 1 from Bark River I have avoided because of the rust prone tendency of the M4. I guess its the coating that makes the difference? It’s a first production run so I am just keeping in cherry, but that was not my original intent. I was just stupid when I picked out the steel.
Typical for my luck with Benchmade - I sold all of mine and decided to return and buy this one. The blade was off center and the coating was missing from a sizable portion of the spine near the top. Benchmade for me just sucks.
Such a great review and a magnificent cutting tool. I owned one and then sold it because of the negative press surrounding the axis lock. It's not for me, but I still think it's cool.
Thanks so much for the Knife Steel Nerds mention, that's exactly what appeals to me about knives, a life long fascination with material science.
Wholeheartedly love this knife. The guys over at DBK did an awesome video on it as well. Glad you’re digging it Pete! That intense knife bro meme was gold
The split arrow clip is just fine.
I've never once taken the scales off any benchmades I own to clean it.
Take the pivot out, slide the blade and washers out. Clean them.
Dab of oil on one side of blade, stick washer to it, slide that back in the frame, then with a little flat head from your screwdriver kit, push the second washer into place.
Slightly hold the axis bar to relieve tension, Take another random bit and shove it through the pivot hole to align the washers and blade.
Jam pivot screw back in. Dab of oil down the side to washer. Flip it open/closed a few times.
Done.
Knife content and Persona 5 music? I’m so glad I found your channel.
Life will change
Sometimes a pocket clip is just a pocket clip.
(... about to paraphrase George Carlin's response to Freud)
some people see what they want to, that's all. i coulda sworn i saw the uncle randy moustache on his lip when he said that..
She's a super freak, super freak,
She's super freaky; super freak, super freak :)
@@David_DY super freaky...yow!
Love the bugout. My fav Benchmade. Tons of custom parts available.
Mr Sparkle is disrespectful to dirt. Awesomo powah!
I just purchased a Super Freek not too long ago as my first Benchmade and am beyond impressed. It holds an edge so well and looks amazing as well
Seems like a legit nice knife.
In addition to the rubber band, you could put a soldering iron tip on the screw to help break it down with heat. Oh before that. Do the tap trick. Put the bit on screw and give it some taps to break the loctite.
you can also submerge the knife in hot water for a bit.
dude, there's a proper way to remove both blue and red loctite, go google, source i collect balisongs.
why do knife noobs always freak out over loctite, doesn't even matter what color.
Loctite isn't meant to be glue is it?
@@christopherskipp1525 not per se, but its essential function, yes, is to secure screws within the receiving threads. The main purpose is to keep them from coming loose,but there are varying strengths. Blue is good for most smaller screws, red is particularly known for destroying torx bits on knives.
Great review as always.
I’m loving my Benchmade “super” freek.
Love the blade shape , the high flat grind and CPM-M4 is my favorite folding knife steel.
The sculpted G-10 handle feels great, offers a secure and versatile grip and looks good.
The knife is lightweight, strong, ergonomic and overall just a great performer.
As far as Benchmade go, it ranks up there with my Knives Ship Free , exclusive 908 stryker in M4/carbon fiber,
550-1 griptilian and 581 barrage M390/aluminum bolster/G-10 models.
A great knife!
Being from the states I'm not used to knife reviewers cutting things. Good on ya.
My Super Freek (purchased directly from the Benchmade factory store) has no coating where the washers and lock bar contact the blade so it opens and closes as smooth as any bearing pivot knife with zero blade play. Also, with axis lock knives there is no need to remove the scale screws. You only need to remove the pivot bolt and slide the blade and washers out.
Does it rust a lot ?
@@nicola_corropoli2266 No rust, even when used along the Oregon Coast or in wet weather during field work. Just wipe the blade clean at the end of the day.
@@AaronDennis thanks a lot brother
12:09 The 'versaflex' actually feels great in hand, and it doesn't really hinder getting it in and out of the pocket as much as some reviewers suggest (compare it to cutting with a coated blade🤔). My only gripe with it is that it's softness makes it more vulnerable to damage and even denim will wear it down in the long run.
But I'm sure if you live in the States you could then send it in and have the scales replaced at a very reasonable price.
Personally I wish the Super Freek came with S90V. I don't care much for coated blades.
@@mythowrose2742 Yeah... at a price I'm not willing to pay😖
Cedric and Ada at 6:34),listening to it cut really is appropriate,a super sharp knife cutting phone book paper can be whisper quiet 😁
Man I’ve had this knife on me everyday since I bought it 15months ago. It’s such a beast and very smooth. It’s so fun to flick. And stays so so sharp. Mine sees the leather strop everyday that’s all it ever seems to need. However I wish it was more “pokey”. So I just ordered myself the crucarta pm2 :) thanks for all you do man
Agreed. DBK did a video with this knife included. Impressive all around. Don’t waste your money on the overhyped Spyderco Shaman, get this one instead!
Needed some knife nerdyness in my life today, the montage music makes me complete
Welcome back!! Re: bad cutting results, outpost had the same, but adding a few sharpenings made it better.
I had 3 omega springs break on my Bugout within 6 months. You better hope your spring doesn’t break because they will not send a spring to you they will have you send it in to get fixed. Send it from Aussie land will be a pain. Beside the omega spring great knife! Did coating on blade recieve any scratches, I see it held up pretty well. Thx for vid!
You can get omega springs 3rd party. Also if you don’t want to send your favorite knife back to the states, simply buy a cheap griptilian and rob the springs from that knife. Then send the grip back to the states for a spring fix.
Good review, got mine about 2 weeks ago after procrastinating for a year. Authorized dealers on ebay have it for $175 usd. I have this for a backup to my backup in my outdoor pack. My intent was for mostly wood processing & it even strikes a ferro rod (from factory) keep up the good work!
I have the regular Freek with S30V steel and it`s my most used and loved knife I ever owned...
Sure it's ergonomic, cuts well and looks cool. But, can I take it home to mother?
It seems to be the kind you dont take home to mother.
@@MoswenMedia but she'll never get your spirits down, once you get her off the street.
@@krislong9338 I've heard she likes the boys in the band.
dude i talk about your channel often you are hilarious your cut scenes like the zombie one just now are great. ya made me buy a freek i am excited to try out the m4 only knife steel i believe i havent done a video on is m4
Bring back Fridays with Basil!!!
The fact that tons of company’s are using the axis lock makes me feel like it’s not a problem. I’m just happy that the lock doesn’t fail on the freek like it does on the adamas. And the freek does have the slightly thicker omega springs
Nice knife, like the Benchmade 417 Fact a wee bit more.
Just wait till you see the auto fact,(just dropped on blade hq,already outof stock!)
Loved my first M4 Freek so much that I bought a second one. The clip sucks but all my BM’s now rock the Lynch Northwest deep carry titanium clip.
Love the steel testing.
I couldn’t agree with you more. My M4 Freak is my favorite Benchmade too. I really need to get a different pocket clip, Benchmade stopped giving clips though
943 all day and all night. Love Benchmade’s M4. I have it on the Barrage custom with FDE scales and assisted opening. 940 in my front pocket and a Barrage in my back pocket (either the M4, S90V or the Damasteel Barrages) 😎🤘🏻🇨🇦
Edit: either the 940 or the 943 in the front pocket. Depending on the tasks.
I have the regular S30V Freek and I really love it. I'm more tempted than I should be to get the M4 Freek.
Instead of a mini bugout, I want a large bugout that is 3.5 inches on the blade. Put it in a knife nerd steel like S90V
Yes please, Benchmade Bugout Plus size!
Call it the "Big-out"
Pretty sure that’s what the bailout was designed as...
Shame they only make it with a tanto point.
Have to say this Super Freek has been my favorite for the past year! Hoping for that mini super freek! Thanks for the detailed review!
Bro I killed that damn screw too. If you can get the rest of the screws out you can just twist on it and if will come loose.
That background music...
The red and black knife...
JOKER IS THAT YOU??
I've got a super freek. It really is a great knife, It holds an edge well, has nice ergonomics, and looks great.
I don’t like the look at all, but it does seem functional
Absolutely love my super freek! When I received mine, the pivot screw would not stay secured. It was lose enough to where I could unscrew it with my finger tip. If anybody has had the same issues, use some blue loctite.
As we live in a "New and improved world" I am surprised you didn't go with the "Super Freak, Super Freak" Sung to the song "Super Freak", anyway I am sure you had your reasons, I always enjoy your informative and highly comedic videos. Take Care
I don't even take mine apart i just run it under water with soap and lube it. Best knife i got for work the washers don't get all full of concrete dust and dirt like the ball barrings
I'm supposed to hate em but I secretly know this is true.
Hey try taking the pivot out and you gain access to the bushings so as to polish them ..this way you don't touch the handle scales. Just a thought to save you time..
Stellar music choice
I just purchased the bailout, can't wait to get some time with it. I've been carrying a tanto style for afew years now, the scales are ok I guess 🤷🏼♂️. I like the freek scales with the colored liners 🤙🏼 For slicing, now I wonder if I've been having issues with the tanto blade vs that style.
I love my Super Freek, as we all know M4 can be a bit of a bear to sharpen but, set your mind to it and anything is achievable.
I'm glad that knife tickles the boxes for you.
Respect for all your revews, interesting fun to watch, with slight sarcazm to spice up the subject and in deps explanation. Thank you for eforts, highly apriciate your work.
Please do a rough vs polished edge! I’ve been keeping mine at a stropped 800 grit finish and it seems to last longer. KSN is just doing single finishes.
Love the mr sparkle shirt
Agree on glass breakers. Another thing they do is (when carried in the back pocket) tear the leather seat in your Lexus :(
Nice review. I need to get to Benchmade and take a look at one of these (one they re-open).
Goodness, that Intense Knife Bros bit... yer in top form Pete!
Original freek isn't bad with deep carry pocket clip.
2. You can always pop pivot out and clean washers and blade that way.
Do you still have this knife? If so I seen a few vids where they had to sharpen it so much because something going on with the steel. Anyway they got better results on edges retention after several sharpening’s. I have the knife and it’s also my favorite benchmade. I have several including 940 and Bugout.
Damn, love that funky sound track
Can you review those sweet Uggs? Thanks!
You need to do a comparison on which knife is best for home haircuts. 😃
You may want to try an edge that is a bit toothier, such as stopping at around 6 or 800 grit and then stropping with diamond sprays 6-3 and 1micron then that M4 edge could last you forever from my personal experience but it does take such a nice sticky edge when polished so I go back and forth between toothy and polished on my M4 knives
LOVED the very end of this one Pete 💥
Not everyone in America is bat shit crazy. I work in corrections and I have always appreciated Benchmade's support for law enforcement. Don't have the super Freek yet, but it is on my list.
Kudos on the Young Frankenstein reference.
Love the use of persona 5 music, hope you got your hands on royal!
automatic thumbs up for that intro song
Aramis in Russia makes fantastic aftermarket scales for this model. Really transforms the profile and ergos in ways I find to be much better than stock.
Thanks for that, their scales really look good... damn you! there goes my money!
I'd like a 6 month magnum opus knife pivot lube tasting review please.
I like to clean benchmades with the CRK or Nick Shabazz method of just pulling the pivot.
Nice review Pete! Not sure if you wanted to deep clean but If you just want to clean the washers/blade, you only need to remove the pivot. The blade and washers will drop free. Entire disassembly isn't necessary. Sorry bout your hardware dude!
Great review fish bulb
Doug Ritter was the person who designed that knife for Benchmade. Great review 👍🏼
Are you picking up any of the Kershaw sprint runs in 20cv? They have a bare knuckle in 20cv on sale for $79 that I ordered. Seemed like a good price for the steel.
I wonder if the screw would have stripped if you weren’t using that funky tool....
Awesome video as always!
It really is the best benchmade. And the smoothest by far. And toughest.
Great video, man! Glad to see you back. :)
The Persona theme? Are you serious? This is why I love you. Godammit.
I actually have the m4 Bailout with a replaced backspacer and I love it. I think I still prefer the Crooked River over the Freek though
Do you have the full size or mini crooked river?
The silhouette of the freek blade is dang near identical to the Buck Vanguard 192. Having the same belly towards the end of the blade makes this a great folder knife for skinning game. I also have the north-fork from Benchmade's hunt series of knives, and i think the super freek is a better skinning blade. Coincidentally, the axis-lock action on the super freek and on the north fork are the best-feeling actions on large and small axis lock knives, respectively.
Compared to the Ritter (Hogue) i carry the m390 ritter if i expect rain/risk of water, or the super freek if in anticipate use on wood (e.g., trimming branches in the yard, etc.)
You compared this to the PM2, and while it isn't a terrible comparison, I think the Manix 2 is a better point of comparison, given the similar lock styles and the slightly stronger tip on the manix. The spyderco knives have poor geometry for cleaning game compared to the freek, because really only the very tip of the knife gets utilized on the pointy geometry of the sypderco tip.
I've been trying to sample every super blade steel in a consistent form. this has resulted in a collection of Manix 2's in everything from 52100 to maxemet (and everything in between), with a few PM2's to fill in the blanks (i.e., k390 and 10v). If benchmade could release a g10 freek in all of their steel offerings, I would get every one. I think the freek blade shape would better utilize "super steels" than the Spyderco blades, given the better belly near the tip for skinning game and tip strength for light batoning. I'm thinking benchmade's s90v would have great wear resistance that could deal with abrasive hides during skinning and (properly hardened) 3v could turn the superfreek into a folder survival knife.
This looks a lot like the Ritter model Griptillians from a while back.
I'm not sure if I want to pull trigger on this or the Hogue Doug Ritter RSK. It's the Ritter Grip with textured G-10, upgraded axis lock and CPM-20CV for ~$160 have a look over at knifeworks.
Love the Ugs
Another great review. As for the stripping problem, Try using a proper screw driver with quality bits. Just some anecdotal evidence but. I haven't had a single screw strip on me since i started using 1/4 inch bits on a full sized driver.
Got mine today 🇨🇦 expensive indeed!
Have you had any rust on any part of the blade other than the butterfly logo?
I was gonna call you out for using persona music in your video, but I guess I can’t really talk since I knew what it was straight away...
Smart assery aside, now I’m wondering how it compares to my Griptillian 551-1?
Either way I really dig the axis lock.
As a lefty I wish more knives were fully ambidextrous.
Nice ugg boots I’m rocking moccasins
Man you're such an awesome geek! Didn't expect the persona 5 ost to hit me upon clicking the video haha!
When batoning, did you feel yourself channeling Adv. Knife Bro?
The Super Freek banishes EDC tasks to the land of wind & ghosts!
Loving the Persona Soundtrack
use sharp soldering iron to heat the screw
M4, eh. I am surprised. I have a Bravo 1 from Bark River I have avoided because of the rust prone tendency of the M4. I guess its the coating that makes the difference? It’s a first production run so I am just keeping in cherry, but that was not my original intent. I was just stupid when I picked out the steel.
Typical for my luck with Benchmade - I sold all of mine and decided to return and buy this one. The blade was off center and the coating was missing from a sizable portion of the spine near the top. Benchmade for me just sucks.
Lol how was it 17 per side when you had your kme set at like 25 degrees?
Noice! What are your thoughts between this and the new Ritter grip in 20cv?
Ah mista sparkle!
I'd like to see a comparison between that Buck 110 and a brick.
The brick will outlast the Buck as a cornerstone of society, and it may also have better edge retention👊
And one ring to rule them all-the hogue doug ritter,in 20cv
Fellow Aussie here.
Which sites do you buy your knives from in Australia? Or from which O/S sites?
A blade test should be slicing 1” Manila, or hemp rope. That would be more impressive to me.
You are the best Pete.
got any links to buy the deep carry clip? and how much?
Such a great review and a magnificent cutting tool. I owned one and then sold it because of the negative press surrounding the axis lock. It's not for me, but I still think it's cool.
Thank God I was worried about you bro
Best tshirt ever
Great shirt Pete! 😂