The 7 Best Benchmade Knives | Knife Banter Ep. 18
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Ben and Austin talk about the top Benchmade knives at Blade HQ. Check them out here: www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Bench...
2017 Knife Rights Ultimate Steel: us.kniferights.org/index.php?o...
Knives in order of appearance:
Benchmade Crooked River: www.bladehq.com/item--Benchmad...
Benchmade CLA: www.bladehq.com/cat--4300-CLA-...
Benchmade Griptilian: www.bladehq.com/cat--Benchmade...
Benchmade Mini Griptilian: www.bladehq.com/cat--550-Mini-...
Benchmade Infidel: www.bladehq.com/cat--3300-Infi...
Benchmade 51: www.bladehq.com/cat--51-Bali-S...
Benchmade 940: www.bladehq.com/cat--Benchmade...
PDW Protech Invictus: www.bladehq.com/item--PDW-Prot...
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*pulls out bugout*
Wrangler star: REEEEE
>wranglercuck noises intensifies
Full-size Griptilian here. It’s my most loved knife and I’ve carried it daily for 3 years straight.
You still carrying that Grip? I love mine
@@whiteyfisk9769 no. Rumor is zacharysandberg moved onto a Boker Mermaid 🧜♀️
at 8:40, we mention that you "just ask" for a Benchmade deep carry clip. Rumor has it, Benchmade no longer gives them out free. Also, you need to ask BENCHMADE for a pocket clip via their parts form here: www.benchmade.com/warranty-service
Blade HQ I have a new model Leatherman Wave, Ontario Rat 1 (not D2), and a Kershaw Thermite. I was thinking about getting a full size Benchmade Griptilian or a full size Benchmade Crooked River but I also thought about a PM2. What are y'all thoughts on those knives. Also my thermite has the deep carry pocket clip but the pocket clip on the Rat 1 is not deep carry in to be honest I prefer the Rat 1s pocket clip a lot more than the deep carry pocket clip. Also, the only reason I'm worried about getting a Benchmade is because they are tip up. I normally prefer tip down just of convenience and I'm carrying my Rat 1 tip up right now to try to get used to it. I love the grind on the Rat 1 as well. And I hardly ever carry my thermite because I'm not a huge fan of assisted knives I like manual knives.
Blade HQ h
Osborne 940-2 is best knife ever :)
Blade HQ it took u two days to put a knife in a box and START to send it. Wow just wow...
I own the black coated 551-1. The first Benchmade knife I have ever owned. It arrived to me with a wiggling pocket clip but they did replace it for albeit taking about three weeks overall and having to pay the shipping to get it there myself. They did repair and tune it up the way I asked them to though so I am happy.
I carry a full sized plain edged griptillian and I love it! Would be awesome if it had a deep carry clip though. Great video!
Benchmade Griptilian 550-1
a tip: watch movies at flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Luke Isaac Yup, been using Flixzone for since november myself :D
@Luke Isaac yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :)
I have a mini grip, love it!
Pulls out 940
Wranglerstar: Ive lost to many to stop here
Carry & love 551-1 griptillian! Just got it & love the G10 handle & 20CV blade!
I've had my mini grip for a few months now. Absolutely love it.
Benchmade Griptilian I own 8 no joke only one Mini though so 9
Lugermonger lol yeah saw your Benchmade collection video really nice dude 👍
Lugermonger love your channel
Jddj Jdjd heck yeah thank you this is cool on a Blade HQ video good stuff
SolarSyn hell yeah thank you
Lugermonger same
Finally pulled the trigger on buying an “expensive” folder and got a mini grip for edc work (mostly cutting open boxes at work). It comes in a few days so I’m excited to see how it does!
How was it
Flooder Flip it’s held up great! I do wish I’d gone with the full size just for my hand but it performs great and still gets pocket time.
I just got my first Griptilian 551 and love it! It's been taking all the pocket time away from my Spydercos due to its balance between being extremely comfortable and light. Contrary to what I first thought, I've never found myself wishing I had the G10 version. Great knife!
I have the mini griptillian, the 707 Sequel and the 710. My favorite, which I’ve carried for so many years I’ve lost track, is the mini Grip. Love it and will never get rid of it.
I've owned 4 of the 7 knives mentioned above; Griptilian (standard and G10), Mini (Standard and G10), Crooked River and 940.
All are great knives. I gave my old man a Mini and he still carries it. He's a lefty and likes the Axis lock. I've moved on from it myself but at one point that's all I carried.
I always wanted a 940 but I don't like the fact that there is no thumb ramp for me to rest my thumbs on. How do you like the 940 compared to the griptillian?
The flat spot on the 940 feels good and was never an issue for me. It
doesn't "lock" into place like a Spyderco but was comfortable none the
less.
The two are very different. The 940 is super slim and
carries like it's not there. The Griptilian while not overly heavy is
THICK in comparison to many folders but especially the 940. For some
that's a big deal for others not so much. I think the Grip gets a bad
name for being cheap due to the plastic scales and not having full
liners but it's a tough and the G10 version eliminated the "cheap" feelings most have. The 940 also only has partial liners but due to the aluminum handles it's never been looked at the same way. Both are great knives it just depends on what you prefer and if thickness bothers you during carry.
im trying to decide between 940-2 and 551-1 myself haha, plan to order one within the week though....im leaning more 940-2
If I were buying today I would most likely go 940. The knife really does disappear in your pocket. The G10 grip does offer a more premium steel than the 940-2 but the 940-1501 features 20cv.
bluemetalchurch hmm, I'm not sure why but I just assumed the 1501 was considerable more so didn't really look into it...after actually looking it up now I got another one to decide from hahaha. I got $300 I'm willing to blow but I'm trying to keep it under 200. With the 1501 being at just 200 I might go with that. (I'm new to the high end knife world I carry a rat 1 at the moment and wanted to spoil myself with something higher end for my 21st birthday haha)
My dad got me into knife collecting and I'm 12 years old, and I have 5 benchmade knives. I have a full size griptillian and its got the black coated blade and a black handle, and a arcane with a serrated blade, and 3 green 940s, all of them are the older model with 154cm steel. One has the plain reverse tanto blade, one has a serrated reverse tanto, and one has a clip point. The serrated one is brand new and still has a sticker from when it was bought a while back. It says $135.
I'm glad that my dad exposed me to knife collecting. I really enjoy it. I love to take apart my knives when they get dirty and clean them then reassemble them. Well that's all. Later!
Adam Kaminski keep it up!
I wish that my dad would let me collect knives. I’m 12 years old to, and I’m really interested in folding knives but my dad won’t let me use it unless I use it in front of him
That’s nice of your father ! He sounds like a cool dad! And Benjamin downing - I had a mother that was the same and I cut myself badly the first time I tried to sneak it away from her and go on a camping trip with it when I was around 10. Your dad is smart to let you use it, but only with him. You can still use it and you will learn the best way to handle a sharp blade.
G10 mini Griptilian was my first ‘high end’ knife. Been addicted to blades ever since
I carry the 940. Good to know it's the best seller. Freaking love that knife.
My knife didn't make the top 7, but I still love it! I have the 585 mini barrage and am very happy with it. Great video guys.
I have the 585 as well.
I use it every day.
The clip is removable for next handers and I love the action.
The serrated option is great for my profession in oil and gas.
I've owned 5 of the 585 minis. All but one in a plain edge. Absolutely love them
I work in the oil industry and carry a Benchmade Freek 560 at work best knife I've ever owned
A little late but I have 3 mini-grips one of each blade style. 1st one was the 556 built in their custom shop and I've had it for about 7 years now. Love these knives
I just got a full-sized s30v griptilian for my birthday. It is fantastic and so far, has replace my beloved native 5 in my pocket and I don't see it going anywhere for quite sometime. In an odd way, it "behaves" like a large native 5 in use. It just gives me the tingles.
Yup have been carrying a full size griptillian for a couple years now. Exactly like that but I have the sheepsfoot blade
I just purchased this newer Griptillian, what a beauty
Bought a griptilian back in november 2012, it was an 18th birthday present to myself, they wear nice and hold an edge forever. Great knife for someone who wants to get into Benchmades.
Love them all. I recently bought my son that same new full size Griptilian for my son and I gotta say I’m completely blown away by it. I initially avoided looking at the Griptilian after handling a nylon body D2 version. The G10 cpm20 model however feels like a completely different knife. Like if someone handled the G10 version first, then was handed the nylon body version, they would likely believe the nylon one was a fake knock off. It’s that much of a noticeable difference.
I’d highly recommend that one to anybody looking for a slightly bigger edc knife. I also have the 940 carbon with s90. I would recommend the 940 as well. Not surprised it made the top of the list.
I have a full-size griptillian and I LOVE it
You guys are great. Just ordered that 940 now because of the video. Keep up the good work!
556 all day luv it great knife
I've got a580 Barrage I've been carrying and abusing for years. Super tough knife. Recently purchased a North fork folder and love it too.
Smaller than my 580 and not assisted. Nice little knife.
I love my edc mini grip. Had it over 2 years and only just had to sharpen it today for the first time. Considering the grip full size now, love that grey and blue.
Make sure you cast your vote in the poll card. We would love to know if you carry a Benchmade Griptilian.
Blade HQ I ordered my mini griptillian like 3 days ago from you guys should be coming tomorrow
Blade HQ you guys should do an episode of knife banter on integral handle knives!
Full size I bought from y'all a few years ago when you had the best Benchmade prices
Eric Sossomon Good catch. It's in the description now.
Don't own a griptilian yet but my wife scored me a 51 BHQ exclusive blue G10 and stonewash blade and yea it lives in my pocket!
full size Griptilian, US Army Issue... I forgot to return it....
*forgot*
“Oops”
When did the army start issuing that to soldiers?
If you send it to me I’ll return it for you
@@rainmayhem4255 I don't think they straight issued them, i believe it's something just offered for purchase on base.
I own the (full size) Griptilian, in orange, with the black plain blade. My go-to camping & fishing knife - visible at the campsite and if (when) I drop it out of the canoe. A stretchy landyard with sizing toggle makes it secure or retrievable. Left-handed, too. And your awesome test video beating on it in the bush sold me.
Bought a 556-1701 Mini-grip the day it came out. Rather sad to see them not sell out and drop so much in price, but I've loved carrying it as a dress knife. A nice, light knife that looks beautiful, makes a statement, and is small enough to be relatively non-threatening. Wonderful piece
I love the crooked river ,it’s perfect for everything from cutting your nails to cleaning a deer
I own the 940-2 with g10 handles and I love it! I have had it when it first came out. I work 5 minutes away from the benchmade factory here in Oregon city so I got first glimpse lol. I am a diesel technician and I BEAT THE CRAP out of it by cutting thick hoses to stripping wires and sometimes prying on it.
I get it knives are meant to be used, but why not use a cheap coast from home depot or $20 crkt from wal-mart for shit like that, i couldn't bring myself to use a $200 benchmade like that. 😬
I've had a full size drop point/serrated combo griptillian for 10 years. I've sharpened it twice and still cuts through everything with ease. Just bought another full size griptillian, tanto/serrated. Both are bombproof.
I bought a full size Benchmade Griptilian about a year ago and love it. A few passes on a leather strop and its razor sharp.
God I wish benchmade knifes were under $100
Most Grips can be had for under $100
I cant justify it either, its why I buy all knives like this in used but good condition. Ive scored great deals on ebay and even Craigslist if you can believe it.
Try getting one used. Got a like new 940 for $130 and you can get them
cheaper than that if you wait for a deal
You get what you pay for
I have had a lot of luck in pawn shops. Most of my Benchmades were under $100 (6 of them were autos). Found a gold class for $20!!!
I've got a 580 barrage assisted opening I've been carrying for years
Tough ass knife
Love the axis lock. Good quality but not as well constructed as my Protech.
Just got my first ever Benchmade.
It’s a Griptillian 551-1 with G10 handle scales and the 20CV blade.
I love it so much.
cant decide between yours, a 940-2 or a Foray !!
Full sized Griptillian 553 with Tanto blade... First high-end folding knife I ever bought and still runs and cuts like a dream
I own a full size Griptillian..about 1 1/2 years old . By far my favorite knife. Considered the mini
but decided it was too small. Mine is drop point with partial serrated edge.
I’m around the same age I am going to by the bug out with the satin blade and blue scales
51 Morpho!!!
butterfly knives are actual fantastic for carry.
I EDC a Full size Grip,,154cm. Going on about 4 yrs now. Love it. (standard black frn scales)
I own the full sized gript. with the g10 and the gorgeous 20cv, bought via blade hq, and love it!! It one of my favorites, second to my large sebenza 21.
I put mini because I'm picking up a mini grip in like 2 hours after lunch😂 Merry Christmas everyone
I know this vid is old, but full size griptilian 551-1 all day!! Beautiful knife!!
Full size griptilian is my first good knife and I’m in love with it
I got a full size griptilian 550hg in 154cm. Its my first benchmade and I love it!
I’m 14 and I carry the mini grip every day
The benchmade Adamas is my go to edc I like a larger knife
Me too
Nice. Yeah, where's the Adamas on this list? For me the bigger and heavier, the more reliable. everyone who complains about a knife being too heavy is probably as skinny as these two. I also carry the Gerber 06 Manual in S30V with aluminum scales and heavy striker pommel. I'm also digging that Hogue EX01 4" with aluminum scales. But seriously, I laugh at the skinny who complain about knife weight. Lift some weights.
Just got me my first griptilian today and love it super sharp and that g10 handle man gonna be in my pocket for a long time
I’ve had the mini grip 3 years now. I love it
940...all day, every day.
Spike T 940 best edc pocket knife
Spike T the contego is better in my opinion.
jaya neyon okay, that's cool
same
What do you like about the Contego over the 940?
I have a full size grip
I own the full-size Griptillian. I work on a tugboat so I got it in 154CM for its anti-corrosion properties. I use it all day, every day and it's been the best EDC I've owned so far.
I've got a first production, bone collectors edition griptilian. #277 of 500. Was my first bench-made and I've been hooked ever since.
Were kinda poor so can't afford a griptillian but I really want one
Benchmade 555 - Mini Griptilian with Sheepfoot Blade and deployment hole.
justelvin same here, all black for me. Awesome blade!
I just picked that exact knife up on sale first benchmade love it so far
Always wanted a benchmade. A buddy at work had a mini grip. I had to fondle it. Fell in love just thought it was too fat. Got me a bugout. Super happy.
I've got a 15 year old full size griptilian with a reground blade tip from the sheep's foot to about a clip point. It has many other benchmade buddies 2 balisongs and several autos and even a 80s model gents folder marked benchmade bali-song g10 and titanium construction frame lock. I believe it to be fairly rare as it came from a older mans collection after he passed. I love your show, I have been collecting American knives all my 37 years. I own Brous, benchmade, zero tolerance, Merc worx, ray ennis knife (entrek), crkt Karen Hood, Emerson bladescqc7 and even a ww2 gi issue kabar with at least one German kill credited to the knife (purchased from the man it saved at the time he was 85plus years old. Oldest knife was made before 1890 by hand in solingen Germany. Thanks for helping people appreciate fine knives of all makes.
Love my Osborn 940!!! Best EDC imho.
Going out of business sale?
What?
@@fishabyss753 you didn't hear Benchmade is Auntie Second Amendment they donate money to people who are anti-gun and they were caught on video chopping up guns for the police department bad publicity stunts for them f*** Benchmade
aaron smith this is a bad thing why?
@@fishabyss753 donating money to anti-gun Senators is a big No-No in my book but I believe in the constitution of America I don't know about you
aaron smith gotta love that amendment that has nothing to do with gun rights yee haw
I own a od green mini grip and it's awesome.Had it for 4 years.love it.
both myself and my daughter own the mini-griptilian. love it!
Would you ship a 940 to the uk and roughly how much would it cost.i know this is a bit random.but it would be nice to know as the mark up in the uk is getting ridiculous. Good show again you two.atb paddy
Probably gonna cost a lot of customs duty. Though, you just gotta calculate for yourself! Six years ago I ordered a Benchmade 940 from overseas (I'm from Germany) and it was cheaper to actually import it myself.
Dhari1 thank you so much for taking the time to comment I really appreciate it.atb paddy
paddys potato peelers not sure if I'm too late, but this is the website I use to buy knives here in the uk: www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-benchmade-940-osborne.htm more expensive than what you would find in the USA but it's there
I have a full size Grip in rotation. I thought I wanted a 940 at one point in my life but after handling it I found it felt kind of fragile and not too ergonomic (medium hands). Just and opinion though. Awesome Vid.
Thank you, I have medium hands as well and has been worrying about the ergonomics of the 940 and you answered it for me. My experience with the 710 hasn't been that sweet due to the size of my hand.
Jeremy Christiansen I've owned the original 940 for a year now and I can, without a doubt, tell you that this knife is ANYTHING but fragile. I have large hands and the ergonomics are great for me but I do realize this is a subjective area.
Older video but still love my Mel Perdue griptilian, carry it almost every day for 2 years.
I am currently seriously looking at buying the crooked river for myself as a Christmas gift. I seen it last night on your website and I said I just have to have this knife. I love the look and I have been looking to invest in a benchmade product.
I have the full size sheep's foot Griptilian.
I have many knives but never a benchmade and I've always wondered if they are worth it for the price?
Andrew Kent thank you for the insight and I think I'm going to invest in a benchmade knife but I would like to know if you have any recommendations?
Aidan Bond The griptilian or mini griptilian is a solid basic knife at the $100 price point.
Depends on what you're looking for. I enjoy slim and light folders with smooth handles, so the normal 940 was perfect for me, cost me $186 shipped. If you're looking for an auto, you have to make sure you can actually order one. (Example: I can own autos in my state of MD, but I'm not military or police, so I cannot have one shipped to me from BladeHQ. Federal law won't let them cross state lines without the military or police exceptions). The griptilian feels extremely comfortable in hand, just wasn't my style. If there's a shop nearby that has some in stock to hold, I would take a trip there. If you're spending $100+ on a knife, I usually make sure I've held it so I know what I'm buying, just on the ergo side of things. Benchmade quality is no joke, I would trust all their knives.
Aidan Bond I've owned about everything under the sun in my life and finally bought a 940 last year. All I can say is worth-every-single-penny... period. I'll NEVER go back to anything else again as long as these are made. Honestly, I've thought about buying a few just in case they go away from making them at some point.
Aidan Bond Since the 940's are available in carbon fiber (940-1), green aluminum (940), black G10 (940-2), and blue G10 (death grips), why not add a 2nd color to the stable? For slender pocket carry these are awesome if you have the $170+
Full size griptilian 10 years now had this for quite a while and never let me down
I own a crooked river a 940 and a mini grptilian my 3 favorite knives I own in that order. I love benchmade!
Lost my grip, carry my 940 though
And crooked river
Same af
Personally I cant stand deep carry. If I'm wearing gloves it's a pain to get out. Lol
Just purchased my first Benchmade. The mini griptilian was love at first hold
Always been a Cold Steel fan, but I can definitely see myself becoming a Benchmade convert. They have some really cool designs and are US made too.
spyderco pm2
Stephen Ulloa
Lol. Love this on a Benchmade Vid! But low key true. I carry a Spyderco rn and the fit and finish and out of the box blade sharpness is just better. That said...I do want to snag a 940...
Top seven in quality, innovation, and design, or that sells the most? Those are not necessarily the same thing
These would be the 7 best selling knives at Blade HQ.
Blade HQ
No accounting for taste haha.
Love the videos.
I carry a full sized griptillian for work. I carry a mini 1/2 serrated blade for casual days. I love both, amazing feel and grip, the s30v makes a strong blade.
I love my 710 1401
Long elegantly curved blade of the finest modern alloy, reasonably rounded handle with very thick and sturdy liners, which of course makes the original Axis lock extremely strong
Fantastic finish all around
"Actually a fair price, only $195." Are you dudes high?
Dick's. "No one can destroy their client base like us!"
Benchmade. "Hold my beer"
The guns were used in crimes or turned in to be destroyed. I support the 2A, but people want to act like guns are people. Those guns had to be destroyed. There are plenty of new guns to be made and purchased.
Boring......
@Bob jonesWhat's your point? Trump donated to both Clinton's and had them at his wedding. You dont know how it works do you?
@Bob jones nobody and thanks for setting the record straight. You dont know how the politics of donating works.
I love my mini grip. First one I bought in 2001, and it’s still a great knife!!
I own two mini-griptilians, and love them. Probably my most carried edc blade, either that or my spyderco delica
I wish Benchmade was pro 2nd amendment.
If you're talking about them helping to destroy illegal firearms, you should know that those guns were evidence, therefore could not be sold or used so they were just wasted space. They also helped cut down on illegal weapons that could have been used for crimes. Benchmade has always been pro 2nd amendment, and acting like them helping the police FOLLOW THE LAW, makes you just sound dumb
Lance Bangwell No one said they weren’t you derp
@@nathanlowe5346 I don't really care about the destruction of the firearms that were court ordered, what all of us are concerned about is the strong support for the anti 2A political figures, this has been proven. Go look at the donation list and educate yourself and free yourself of the brainwash.
@@booya6437 then why do they support all anti 2A parties. If you haven't seen the list of donations maybe you should go check it out and get Woke!
Lance Bangwell How do you know they support them for that reason? And please, anyone who think they’re “woke” is the opposite of woke 😂 you’re just looking for something to be mad about
What? No Adamas? Oh, it must 'too heavy' for all the skinny men out there.
Just bought a mini Grip with the G10 scales. The grey and blue is very cool looking. It's a great EDC knife.
I was issued a Griptilian while in the US ARMY, but later I requested a Stryker AUTO, since I owned a standard Stryker. I still carry my Stryker as my primary Knife. But my oldest Benchmade Knife is an Emerson CQC-7....I own about 11 Benchmade, 4 AFCKs, and a few 350 Mel Pardue. Excellent Knifes.
Benchmade had gone to shit. Zero quality control, only care about the bottom line
Proof
#2A Boycott Benchmade.
I have a full size 20cv/G10 Grip, and also a full size CPM-154/Noryl Grip. I love em both, but eventually might grab a Mini in 20cv as well.
i bought a second hand HK axis mini and it's actually my first benchmade made knife and i love it the axis lock is really nice probably my favorite
I do carry a benchmade griltilian and love it. I have been edcing it for about two years now.
One more Griptilian owner here! I have a couple, but my EDC is my full sized sheeps foot with the thumbhole. It's been with me for about 8 years, and going strong. A lot of guys had them back when I worked at REI too, so they're very popular. I also have a 51, so I guess I like Benchmade.
I have and for many years carried the large Griptilian orange and I have used and abused it and it's always been there I absolutely love it however my new favorite is the Benchmade 940 - 2
Just ordered a Mini Griptillian yesterday. I can't wait for it to arrive tomorrow.
I've got a full size Griptilian for me w/S30V steel, and a mini in pink that I got used for my wife. Great knives!!
Bought a mini griptillian when i lost my 940, then i found the 940 the day after i got the griptillian and havent carried it since. I like the knife, i just like the 940 more.
Got the grey and blue mini grip with the deep pocket clip love it so much
We have the 550-1 full size and the 555-1 mini and they are worth the money, love them