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Yes, he has a personal vendetta against that button. Some friends and I took it for a "Hike" We went 12 miles into the middle of the wilderness and then left it. 😊
@@AeonsOfBlight SRK is a fantastic blade for real, I personally use my SRK-C more, since I would have my regular knife as well as a bigger knife on me, a good bigger one I would carry being the Cold Steel Magnum Tanto XII. I actually got some stitchwork done on some of my pants to extend the pockets, making a 12in inside pocket carry possible
My dad carried the older aqua lung fixed blade. He was in buds 82 and only in for a few years until later becoming a commercial under water welder for a bit. He kept 3 of those knives and I have one today that he gave me. Cool knife. Extremely sharp and I have no practical use for It besides it’s a cool memento from him.
Well thats also pretty obvious considering standard issue, and what seals might purchase themselves i dont think they would go out their way to buy even cheaper product. Also just when its benchmade knife pretty much everyone knows its going to be pricey. I personally would prefer just the srk as knife, but in that sort of "tactical" role carrying in the vest i guess its the slim profile thats more important
@@ashadowintime7305 its pretty close estimation. 270 dollar knife, and about 50 dollar one. People also can be hyperbolic obviously, but in this case its pretty accrurate
That’s how a lot of us do it. The stupid over-expensive TQ holders and other gear accessories just are too finicky and we use rubber bands because they’re easier, more reliable to deploy, and easy to find. I’m not SOF but I am a Marine and every single SOF group I’ve trained with uses rubber bands, including our Raiders. Edit: I get cringed out when I see LARPers wearing full kits with the most expensive gear when nobody really does that.
I bought a Cold Steel Tanto for about 45$. As a hunter and a life time steel fabriactor, this is proba ly the BEST knife i have ever owned. One piece high carbon steel and keeps a killer edge for a long time. Cold Steel doesnt get nearly enough credit for their wares.
I got a cold steel Bowie that I've had for about 40 years, holds a grade edge, great knife nowadays it just splits kindling for the wood stove, I've also got a Laredo Bowie what a beautiful Wicked knife that is
love me some cold steel. Been carrying one of these for 20years now. love the master hunter as well, and for kicks one of their tantos. Awesome blades.
That second knife reminds me of one the old Vets I knew once talked about. Their favourite weapons for black ops was a short length of tube with one end welded shut. Inside that was a heavy duty spring. A very simple catch release on the end so that to load, you slid the blade inside then used a wall to push it in till it caught on the catch and stayed locked inside. It was simple and completely silent. Sneak up behind, point and push the release. Good for single enemy soldiers. But in a group you only got one shot before having to go to the trouble to reload it, but it was one less enemy you had to worry about as you waded into the enemy mob with standed knives and guns.
@@HWG-wm8ld I do watch heaps of movies, far too many to recall. Ever watched the old Chris Rock movie called Pooty Tang? ROFL that was hilarious. I watch good AND bad movies. But I have also met a tonne more people over the years. I can't help if people have had sheltered lives, and hell I have met people that put even my experience to shame. My time as a Aged Care Nurse meant i spent a lot of time with a lot of older Vet's from all over the world. Many confided to me things that they made me swear to never tell their families. There are stories that would make your blood run cold in horror.
Shield plus was a good upgrade from the 1st gen shield. Can use the same holsters and it lets you carry a few extra rounds. Glock is also good. There’s a reason smith and Wesson and Glock are like the top 2 choices can’t go wrong with either!
I got both knives, and that benchmade adamas is no joke. I used mine to split hardshell blue crabs for redfish bait. I basically used it like an axe. I put that edge through hell. Obviously it’s a bit dull, but if you saw how I was abusing that thing…. Blood, guts, metal truck bed, dropping on rocks… I can confidently say I really use these expensive knives, and benchmade delivers. I’ll probably grab another eventually, but it’s hard to justify because I know this thing won’t quit. Overpriced? Absolutely, but they are DAMN good knives. The SRK is great to, but the adamas is a workhorse beast.
I have and use only 2 knives and I've used 1 my whole usmc enlistment with 3rd recon and 2nd marsoc/msog raiders. It's the Gerber LMF2 and the one I use on my plate carrier right now is the Gerber prodigy.. it's just a smaller copy of the LMF2 and I've had both for a long time and they never failed me
Cold Steel is legitimately the best knife company going between their quality vs price , paying 100$ for a knife that’s comparable to 500/1000$ knives is just wild. You can punch that knife into armor plate and hang your flak vest on it , try that with a K bar 🤣
Not gonna lie, my $40 Luzon XL has been beaten like it runs its mouth and has came in clutch dozens of times when it mattered most. Lynn Thompson is the man.
Yeah, he was medically retired in 2017 after getting injured in 2014 on his 1st combat tour in Afghanistan, I think it was also due to PTSD but I'm not 100% sure on that.
I had the SOG SEAL 2000. It was a pretty badass knife. Apparently, Both the SEAL 2000 and the smaller version, the SEAL Pup are on display in the knife exhibit at the US Navy SEAL Museum in Ft.Pierce, Florida. It was much heavier than my KA-BAR 1281 "D2 Extreme" knife, which is made of D2 steel. The D2 came with a little note that warned that the knife requires sharpening using diamond due to how hard the metal is. I was in BUD/s class none-never-inmydreams and was never a SEAL. Though I was a soldier. Did BCT in 1st platoon B 2-28 ft jackson january 2003
Once again, civilians looking to the military for guidance. Thinking that the seals and rangers and delta guys have all the answers and have everything figured out. In reality, it's the other way around. 😂
That is 100% true. Most of their specialized training comes from the civilian side. As a side note, being in any unit of the military does not make one a knife expert and buying a knife someone carries does not make you part of that unit.
The known source of this specific video should worry. Don't promote false claims, especially one's that could take lives. It's Sean by the way, got it? This is your only warning.
@@tyclark8162the fuck are you talking about? I'm saying this from personal experience. I bought 2 in sk5 and had the same issue with tip retention and glinting in both. My srk from 05 that I got in Iraq is still in great condition and my go to. After cold steel changed hands they haven't been able to nail the heat treat on their sk5 products. Crkt has issues with it too. I love both companies and stand by their older products but sk5 is a trash steel. 2 major companies known for making serious duty knives failed in the same ways. There's a reason you can pick up an sk5 srk for about 40 bucks
The ones I know all carried Winkler Belt Knives and Winkler Crushers. Couple also had Winkler Combat Axes. The Adamas is a great knife. The SRK is the best. Utility and cost? Can’t be beat. Would I rather have my Gucci Winkler or Spartan Difensa, maybe even my Yarborough (Green Beret) by CRK? Sure. But the SRK is a solid choice for anyone.
I never recommend a knife that does have the equivalent of a hilt. Even a large flip leveler with locking mechanism will suffice, but not having a hilt is a mistake because your hand can get drug across the blade otherwise. This is very common in stabbings were the offender slips and cut himself on his own knife when attempting to thrust. That’s the problem is thrusting safely and consistent grip.
Never knew that Cold Steel was standard issue lol I always associated their stuff with being on the cheaper, mass produced side of things. But on the flip side I have a couple of Cold Steel items nowadays and they are all actually quite decent.
Hmmm what a strange, dark and mysterious man
For some strange reason...Id bet money the "like button" hates him
You beat me to it, lol. Awesome to see Mr. Ballen on blade HQ, two of my favorite things!
@@garym51124😂😂😂
St8 BALLEN
Yes, he has a personal vendetta against that button. Some friends and I took it for a "Hike" We went 12 miles into the middle of the wilderness and then left it. 😊
Shit that seal be ballen 😂
Beat me to it
get in a smallelr unit and become best friends with the card holder lol
Is it the UA-camr who was in the army
@@SoldierofGOD187the navy.
Shot callen
My man Mr ballen
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😎😎😎😎
So i wasn't tripping?
He was just on the Shawn Ryan show, pretty down to earth, seems like a good dude.
It's actually Mr b Allen. The Mr ballen thing just stuck
@@Murdoc2080 WeLl AcTUalLy….shut up nerd.
I like that they knocked on the blade, to demonstrate how hard the steel is.
A lesser alloy would simply shatter under such abusive comditions
Just like I do when I fix something. If you don't tap it and say "that's not going anywhere" then you didn't finish the job.
And it doesn’t flex under mild to moderate finger pressure!
This is the way
😢
Seals carry whatever knives they want to.
The only answer.
As do any rational adult, really.
@@Rensune Unless dictated by state law or unit...
@@CornFedMF Nope, they carry what they want
@@CornFedMF nope they grab what they want from the armory sign for it amd away they go
Love that they used Mr. Ballen's pic in the thumbnail. At first i thought it was one of his vids but then saw bladehq 😂
Apparently Mr. Ballen approved.
I wonder if he knows that?
Hell yeah, Mr. Ballen!!
One’ll be 40 bucks, one’ll be 200+
I have the SRK and it's a damn good knife. Mine came razor sharp out of box and the blade is THICC. Strong as hell too.
@@AeonsOfBlight SRK is a fantastic blade for real, I personally use my SRK-C more, since I would have my regular knife as well as a bigger knife on me, a good bigger one I would carry being the Cold Steel Magnum Tanto XII. I actually got some stitchwork done on some of my pants to extend the pockets, making a 12in inside pocket carry possible
Benchmade is mighty proud price
@@AeonsOfBlighti completely agree, it was my faithful companion during my time with the ICA.
Thank you for putting a circle around the knife so I could see it, as well as for knocking on the knife to show how hard and strong it is.
MR BALLEN‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
AYO WE GOT A FAN OF THE STRANGE DARK AND MYSTERIOUS TOLD IN STORY FORMAT
lmao all the comments recognizing MrBallen
He's the Goat so makes sense
Yo, that guy looks strange, dark and mysterious... Damn, someone beat me to it already lol. Mr. Ballen!
MrBallen 🤘
MrBallen😊 he kept me sane during COVID!
My dad carried the older aqua lung fixed blade. He was in buds 82 and only in for a few years until later becoming a commercial under water welder for a bit. He kept 3 of those knives and I have one today that he gave me. Cool knife. Extremely sharp and I have no practical use for It besides it’s a cool memento from him.
Bought my Cold Steel RECON1 folder from BLADE HQ 8 years ago, still sharp and sturdy as ever today. Quality constructed reliable knife.
Might want to mention that one of those costs 5x the price of the other.
Well thats also pretty obvious considering standard issue, and what seals might purchase themselves i dont think they would go out their way to buy even cheaper product. Also just when its benchmade knife pretty much everyone knows its going to be pricey. I personally would prefer just the srk as knife, but in that sort of "tactical" role carrying in the vest i guess its the slim profile thats more important
Can get a great Ka-Bar without the butterfly tax
@@Wheelzthtdude4twiz I hope you don't think the OG USMC from Ka-Bar is better than anything else. It breaks if you step on it. Looks cool tho....
@@lalli8152 like you knew exactly it was 5 times the price? exactly 5 not 2 or 3? internet mouth breathers man..
@@ashadowintime7305 its pretty close estimation. 270 dollar knife, and about 50 dollar one. People also can be hyperbolic obviously, but in this case its pretty accrurate
That man looks like he delivers the strange, dark and mysterious in story format
Lol, THAT'S the picture they settled on? That's allot of rubber bands on him there. 😆
Hey if it does the job 🤷🏻♂️
@@Osama-Bon-Jovi-01 welp, when you're right, you're right.
That’s how a lot of us do it. The stupid over-expensive TQ holders and other gear accessories just are too finicky and we use rubber bands because they’re easier, more reliable to deploy, and easy to find.
I’m not SOF but I am a Marine and every single SOF group I’ve trained with uses rubber bands, including our Raiders.
Edit: I get cringed out when I see LARPers wearing full kits with the most expensive gear when nobody really does that.
@@coalymoley8396 larping is.... Different. Lol, what I find funny is the guys that do airsoft in $2k-$3k pieces.
@@coalymoley8396 Seems like paracord would work better.
Same knives I issued my grandsons for when defacation hits the cooling apparatus!!!!
i swear thats mr ballen
ohhhh he said it in the vid :l
I carried the folding adamus for my whole military carrier best large utility knife I’ve ever had
I bought a Cold Steel Tanto for about 45$. As a hunter and a life time steel fabriactor, this is proba ly the BEST knife i have ever owned. One piece high carbon steel and keeps a killer edge for a long time. Cold Steel doesnt get nearly enough credit for their wares.
i tried the cold steel 9TMSTS machete and its got some great momentum
I got a cold steel Bowie that I've had for about 40 years, holds a grade edge, great knife nowadays it just splits kindling for the wood stove, I've also got a Laredo Bowie what a beautiful Wicked knife that is
love me some cold steel. Been carrying one of these for 20years now. love the master hunter as well, and for kicks one of their tantos. Awesome blades.
SEALS are getting soft. Back in my day they carried a Buckmaster 184 which looked and weighed as much as a boat anchor lol
True story!
For a short period of time. They soon realized that it was a way overhyped boat anchor.
Yes the knock test 😂😂😂😂 I'm convinced
That second knife reminds me of one the old Vets I knew once talked about. Their favourite weapons for black ops was a short length of tube with one end welded shut. Inside that was a heavy duty spring. A very simple catch release on the end so that to load, you slid the blade inside then used a wall to push it in till it caught on the catch and stayed locked inside.
It was simple and completely silent. Sneak up behind, point and push the release.
Good for single enemy soldiers.
But in a group you only got one shot before having to go to the trouble to reload it, but it was one less enemy you had to worry about as you waded into the enemy mob with standed knives and guns.
You watch too many movies
@@HWG-wm8ld I do watch heaps of movies, far too many to recall.
Ever watched the old Chris Rock movie called Pooty Tang?
ROFL that was hilarious.
I watch good AND bad movies.
But I have also met a tonne more people over the years.
I can't help if people have had sheltered lives, and hell I have met people that put even my experience to shame.
My time as a Aged Care Nurse meant i spent a lot of time with a lot of older Vet's from all over the world. Many confided to me things that they made me swear to never tell their families.
There are stories that would make your blood run cold in horror.
Benchmade knives are amazing
Shield plus was a good upgrade from the 1st gen shield. Can use the same holsters and it lets you carry a few extra rounds. Glock is also good. There’s a reason smith and Wesson and Glock are like the top 2 choices can’t go wrong with either!
I got both knives, and that benchmade adamas is no joke. I used mine to split hardshell blue crabs for redfish bait. I basically used it like an axe. I put that edge through hell. Obviously it’s a bit dull, but if you saw how I was abusing that thing…. Blood, guts, metal truck bed, dropping on rocks… I can confidently say I really use these expensive knives, and benchmade delivers. I’ll probably grab another eventually, but it’s hard to justify because I know this thing won’t quit. Overpriced? Absolutely, but they are DAMN good knives. The SRK is great to, but the adamas is a workhorse beast.
The Benchmade Ballen ⚔️
Ohhh....that sounds like a mysterious knife.
This commenter looks familiar for some reason haha.
Blade HQ, awesome content
That Benchmade Adamas is, dare I say, Ballen
a very strange, dark, and mysterious man you chose as an example
MrBallen, we love and respect him , he’s the only reason I’m give you a like !!!!!👍 😊
MrBallen
This ain't John B. Allen...
This is Mr Ballen!!!
I wonder why they did not mention the price of the benchmade😅
I have and use only 2 knives and I've used 1 my whole usmc enlistment with 3rd recon and 2nd marsoc/msog raiders. It's the Gerber LMF2 and the one I use on my plate carrier right now is the Gerber prodigy.. it's just a smaller copy of the LMF2 and I've had both for a long time and they never failed me
Im glad we're all on the same page
Cold Steel is legitimately the best knife company going between their quality vs price , paying 100$ for a knife that’s comparable to 500/1000$ knives is just wild. You can punch that knife into armor plate and hang your flak vest on it , try that with a K bar 🤣
Finally someone that knows what they are talking about. Well said !!
Not gonna lie, my $40 Luzon XL has been beaten like it runs its mouth and has came in clutch dozens of times when it mattered most.
Lynn Thompson is the man.
There's hundreds of good knives to choose from.
They use to carry a SOG seal knife many years ago.
The SRK is a REALLY bad knife btw. I have it and the blade is already wobbling in the grip after 2-3 uses in the woods.
A classic example of: What military picks might not be good(for you) at all.
You got the sk5 version I'm assuming
@@moshpitmachine Yup
@@JohnZ556 It should withstand some batoning though. Its is used as a military survival knife after all
"Its not the knife, but the person using it"
Extrema Ratio is one of the best military knife at today.
Thousand years 💖
I love my cold steel bushman, the steel feels incredible.
hmmm, he looks like he would tell strange, dark and mysterious stories delivered in story format
I was really questioning the strength of that one blade until he knocked on it. Definitely know it's sturdy enough now.
If you're a fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious, you'll love this knife.
Mr Ballen retired from the Navy???
yep
Yeah, he was medically retired in 2017 after getting injured in 2014 on his 1st combat tour in Afghanistan, I think it was also due to PTSD but I'm not 100% sure on that.
I had the SOG SEAL 2000. It was a pretty badass knife. Apparently, Both the SEAL 2000 and the smaller version, the SEAL Pup are on display in the knife exhibit at the US Navy SEAL Museum in Ft.Pierce, Florida. It was much heavier than my KA-BAR 1281 "D2 Extreme" knife, which is made of D2 steel. The D2 came with a little note that warned that the knife requires sharpening using diamond due to how hard the metal is. I was in BUD/s class none-never-inmydreams and was never a SEAL. Though I was a soldier. Did BCT in 1st platoon B 2-28 ft jackson january 2003
That’s a big knife there but cute actually.
Ballen!
SRK is a kickass knife and not overly pricy
How much does that dive knife go for?
$70
Mr Ballen the GOAT himself
Once again, civilians looking to the military for guidance. Thinking that the seals and rangers and delta guys have all the answers and have everything figured out. In reality, it's the other way around. 😂
That is 100% true. Most of their specialized training comes from the civilian side.
As a side note, being in any unit of the military does not make one a knife expert and buying a knife someone carries does not make you part of that unit.
Why would anyone want to be at this point? Silent warriors my a$$!
How many throats were cut, and enemies poked with his knife. Strange dark and mysterious knives delivered in story form
This channel loves Benchmade.
Avoid the srk in sk5 steel
The known source of this specific video should worry. Don't promote false claims, especially one's that could take lives. It's Sean by the way, got it? This is your only warning.
@@tyclark8162lol what
@@tyclark8162go take your medicine bro
@@tyclark8162 lol watch out yall. We got a badass over here
@@tyclark8162the fuck are you talking about? I'm saying this from personal experience. I bought 2 in sk5 and had the same issue with tip retention and glinting in both. My srk from 05 that I got in Iraq is still in great condition and my go to.
After cold steel changed hands they haven't been able to nail the heat treat on their sk5 products. Crkt has issues with it too. I love both companies and stand by their older products but sk5 is a trash steel. 2 major companies known for making serious duty knives failed in the same ways. There's a reason you can pick up an sk5 srk for about 40 bucks
Mr ballen was ballen with that choice
We respect your opinion Kevin that's why we're here
The ones I know all carried Winkler Belt Knives and Winkler Crushers. Couple also had Winkler Combat Axes. The Adamas is a great knife. The SRK is the best. Utility and cost? Can’t be beat. Would I rather have my Gucci Winkler or Spartan Difensa, maybe even my Yarborough (Green Beret) by CRK? Sure. But the SRK is a solid choice for anyone.
Well said!
I’m sensing something strange, dark, and mysterious about that guy.
Mr ballen a real mf g, ayyyy love his story telling.
I like one for camping & the outdoors !
Winkler
that navy seal looks like YT story teller Mr.Ballen
Me ballen
I have the cold steel srk 6-inch headed for 3 years now very happy with my purchase
I wasn’t an operator at all but when I was active Army I had a gerber strong arm in coyote brown I carried on my plate carrier.
Adams is a shit knife from factory. Had to get custom scales for it to be usefull.
hell yeah!
For even less money the Glock field knife should get a shoutout.
A dark and mysterious thumbnail
Standard issue for TRAINING…. Meaning not what they use in the field. Cold steel is a brand I stay away from
That's because you're a fool. Cold Steel makes some of the best production knives around I've tested numerous brands (as well as customs).
Man looks like he could tell some strange stories
and here I'm running a Tops Silent Hero like a Noob, but seriously the Silent Hero is probably the best knife I have owned.
That Navy Seal Who Is Scary, Now Tells Stories about scariness
Nice shout out to Ballen! He's awesome. And I've bought knives from that website
This knife is perfect for when you want to investigate the strange, dark, and mysterious
The rat 3 is another great one
I never recommend a knife that does have the equivalent of a hilt. Even a large flip leveler with locking mechanism will suffice, but not having a hilt is a mistake because your hand can get drug across the blade otherwise. This is very common in stabbings were the offender slips and cut himself on his own knife when attempting to thrust. That’s the problem is thrusting safely and consistent grip.
Can you please deliver this video in story format?
Interesting to see Mr. Ballen (John Allen) in this vid. I really never expected to see him outside of his creepy story channel on here...
Never knew that Cold Steel was standard issue lol I always associated their stuff with being on the cheaper, mass produced side of things. But on the flip side I have a couple of Cold Steel items nowadays and they are all actually quite decent.
That seal knows where Bells Canyon is
At less than $250 the Adamas is a steal if you can find it in stock
A knife with a sharp and strong blade is all you need
I have more expensive knives, but the SRK is still my favorite.
Kendrick is waging a war and drake is not and never will be up to par. A sheep to a wolf....complete destruction.
A lot of guys are carrying Benchmade SOCP daggers now. Mostly as backups or deeply concealed but they're there.
Mr Ballan is the Man.. 💪💪
That knife is standard issue for BUDS! No seals using that smoke shop knife on real missions😂
The best knife ever - as a concept at least - was the combat knife in Battlefield 2142. That thing was a beauty!
Mr.Ballen. one of the only Navy Seal that doesnt have an inflated ego
Damnnnn I didn’t know they provided the seals with cold steel that shits durable as fucj
The cold steel oss would be perfect for a duty/fighting knife.Wish i hadn't of sold mine.