This Fake Benchmade Infidel Brings Me Nothing But Sadness

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Unboxing a dreadful Infidel clone and the Ozark Trail 7.5 Inch Folding Knife.
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  • @metal_complex
    @metal_complex  20 днів тому +1

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  • @onceuponareset-ho7fg
    @onceuponareset-ho7fg 5 днів тому +16

    Even authentic Benchmade Knives bring me profound sadness. It cheers me up a little bit, when I hear that someone can at least buy a fake Benchmade knife. It evens out my melancholy to a less miserable level. Thanks China!

    • @southside1975
      @southside1975 5 днів тому

      You hate your Country? Some of us Americans that haven't been to war have no idea how lucky we are. To watch you cheer on China steeling Americans way to make a living.

    • @BG_Diesel_Driver
      @BG_Diesel_Driver 5 днів тому

      Happy someone can buy a fake knife made with intellectual property stolen from a US company? Thanks China??? This may be the dumbest Benchmade hating comment I’ve ever heard.

  • @ryansmock2717
    @ryansmock2717 5 днів тому +15

    I had a Infidel clone that literally said "Benchade" on the blade...

    • @realbroggo
      @realbroggo 3 дні тому

      That goes beyond just 'cloning' - that's counterfeiting. Ripping off both the design and the branding. You may not like Benchmade but counterfeiting hurts all businesses.

    • @ryansmock2717
      @ryansmock2717 3 дні тому +1

      @realbroggo I'm well aware of the difference between clones and counterfeits. I haven't bought one in over 5 years.

  • @reneramon
    @reneramon 5 днів тому +16

    Attack of the Clones!

  • @LGB-FJB
    @LGB-FJB 5 днів тому +88

    The company Benchmade brings me sadness.

    • @thedogbarber
      @thedogbarber 5 днів тому +5

      High five

    • @Sleepy_spartan717
      @Sleepy_spartan717 5 днів тому +4

      They’ve fallen so far in the last decade. Quality has gone down while prices keep going up. I don’t think their authentic is much better than the fake lol. The anthem, griptillian and Osborne were the best the models they ever released imo.

    • @Fly2kill1
      @Fly2kill1 5 днів тому

      They bring me joy. Both from having them and watching you losers cry all the time.

    • @elde667
      @elde667 5 днів тому +1

      Get a life.

    • @mikeh4711
      @mikeh4711 5 днів тому +4

      @@elde667😂

  • @realbroggo
    @realbroggo 3 дні тому

    "Like liquid depression being poured over my soul...." 🤣🤣🤣 Has to be the best description I've heard for some time. Laughed so hard my coffee came out my nose. Sharp blades all.

  • @younglilbabydrama
    @younglilbabydrama 5 днів тому +5

    He said, “eww, I hated it.”😂

  • @darinjenkins7954
    @darinjenkins7954 5 днів тому +8

    Not all clones are created equal..

  • @QuazarCyclone99
    @QuazarCyclone99 5 днів тому +4

    The frame is probably zinc thats the material usually used on cheaper otfs. Zinc is also much heavier than aluminum

  • @christopherr1711
    @christopherr1711 5 днів тому +3

    Absolute gem of a video

  • @k3corvette35
    @k3corvette35 5 днів тому +4

    Almost bought a Dodge Neon SRT years ago but that turned out to be a clone and not a SRT. Turned out for the best because I ended up buying my Mitsubishi EvoX instead of that junk

    • @WyattWillis88
      @WyattWillis88 5 днів тому

      Damn what a waste of time to clone a neon srt. Love the real car though

  • @bobrutledge54
    @bobrutledge54 5 днів тому +2

    "What is this frame?" Well I'll tell you... I have no idea. But, I'll bet it's known to cause cancer in the state of California. Maybe it's a chunk of the elephant's foot from chernobyl?

  • @mattjay6633
    @mattjay6633 5 днів тому +2

    Oh and the ozark was a walmart find and not eBay. It’s also ambi, not all of the orange d2 ones are ambi, they had both on the shelf lol

  • @joshmorgan360
    @joshmorgan360 5 днів тому +2

    He is correct, you did say that on Dec.13th 😂

  • @ahoyt653
    @ahoyt653 5 днів тому +2

    They do have the Ozark Trail in green and black now.

  • @jasonculpepper5510
    @jasonculpepper5510 3 дні тому

    I just pulled up Walmart's website and it looks like they have a Black and OD Green version now, but they were both OOS. I signed up to be notified if they came back :)

  • @beatzzzzzzzzasdcde
    @beatzzzzzzzzasdcde 5 днів тому

    Ugh MC, just got my Excalibur. What a gem. Thank you!

  • @metals_etched
    @metals_etched 5 днів тому +1

    I have that Ozark trails knife. It’s crap but kind of awesome at the same time. I use it for work and it gets beat.

  • @Chris_In_Texas
    @Chris_In_Texas 5 днів тому +4

    2:45 And Friday the 13th too boot! 🍺🚬

  • @OneMinuteKnifeReview
    @OneMinuteKnifeReview 5 днів тому +1

    Had pretty much the same thoughts on the ozark trails one...for 10$ it is pretty crazy....

  • @Hellionmasks
    @Hellionmasks 5 днів тому +1

    LMAO... squeezin out some ground sausage.. 😂😂😂😂

  • @timtitus2532
    @timtitus2532 5 днів тому +1

    Yeah, counterfeit knives brandish the name of the legitimate company, clones generally have designs based on the original with their own branding. That Ozark Trail is close to a clone of the Bugout but not exactly.

  • @Thexaios
    @Thexaios 5 днів тому +2

    The interesting thing about the Ozark Trail knife is that OUTDOORS55 did some testing on it, and while the HRC was actually respectable for a budget knife in D2 (it was like 58 or something), the edge retention testing he did revealed that it had edge retention that made 420J2 look like Maxamet by comparison. Seriously, it could only cut as long as one of those crappy Huusk knives made from 18/10.

  • @AMR33DRZ
    @AMR33DRZ 5 днів тому

    I've owned/have quite a few OTFs in my collection and the infidel is one of my favorite. I bought two s30v models because ease of action and the feel of the handle. I don't know why people hate them so much other than they keep raising their prices everytime the color of their plastic changes. The examples I own have no more blade play than standard to all others but definitely less than the gen 3s I've gotten. Still like'm all and the quality they come with..

  • @Carnivorous_edc
    @Carnivorous_edc 5 днів тому +2

    Kinda of like an old school Nick Shabazz video 👍🏼 that looks like cast iron 😂😂😂😂 This is what it’s coming down to Benchmade😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @mattjay6633
    @mattjay6633 5 днів тому +5

    Oh fuck I’m so happy to see this

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  5 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much for blessing me with this piece of sh*t 😂

    • @mattjay6633
      @mattjay6633 5 днів тому +1

      @@metal_complex😂😂😂 Balrog also doesn’t have any hidden meaning. Slow day at work and I went to town with the laminator

    • @bigskee4364
      @bigskee4364 5 днів тому +1

      @@mattjay6633dammit had me all going deep in about balrog haha😂haha😂

    • @mattjay6633
      @mattjay6633 5 днів тому +1

      @@bigskee4364 😂😂😂

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  5 днів тому +2

      ​@mattjay6633 hahaha it really confused me! I'll keep it forever 😂

  • @Prizrak-hv6qk
    @Prizrak-hv6qk 5 днів тому

    These Zinc alloy body clones are about $25. Wait until you see one of the $15 plastic bodied versions! The current batch of $40 clones is interesting: aluminum body, no screws on the clip side, no holes in the button channel, generally good fit and finish, and the action is from Microtech Dirac, feeling much better (than the Benchmade Infidel), if not a bit twangy sounding. In some ways, those ARE better than the real thing. :)
    Also, no Chinese company is crazy enough to make a "proper" $250 clone of the Infidel. Though a Vespa Infidel with a mirror polished M390 blade would be kind of funny.

  • @EDC_IWB
    @EDC_IWB 5 днів тому +1

    I actually own the real infidel and i always feel like i wish i had never bought it. $500 for d2 steel and aluminum body. Not to meantion the action is so tight i have to use all of my hand strenth to deploy.
    Am i a sucker? Yes. But in my defense, i didnt know what i was doing back when i bought it

  • @Bjacks90.
    @Bjacks90. 5 днів тому

    Guy i work with started collecting Amazon's FLISSA brand of folding knives. While some of them aren't great, there are a few of them that I don't hate either. They range between $12-$30 and can compete with brands line Sitivien and Ganzo.
    Wondering if you've ever checked them out before?

  • @Jonathan72983
    @Jonathan72983 5 днів тому

    I got 2 of the Ozark trails knife at my local Walmart for like 9 bucks each so not to hard to find.

  • @zade8586
    @zade8586 5 днів тому +1

    These Terrible heavy clones are almost always Zinc, which isnt even strong for its miserable weight. Raven crest tactical uses this ( ;

  • @kennedyx8
    @kennedyx8 5 днів тому

    I paid retail for an Infidel when I was starting out. Guessing I’m not alone 😕

  • @Jeeper906
    @Jeeper906 5 днів тому

    I own a real limited edition infidel and it doesn't hurt my feelings that metal complex doesnt like it. I bought it and i dont even like it. I dont feel bad about my purchase because it has doubled in price since i bought it (the knife world post covid is just ridiculous). It's a nice collector's item but as an otf knife there are so many better options.

  • @krazy_roach1698
    @krazy_roach1698 5 днів тому

    Thanks

  • @patrickbledsoe2176
    @patrickbledsoe2176 5 днів тому +1

    I love been thinking of buying the Crooked River... but I have no retailers near me I think ima buy a clone and if I like it I'll purchase it from smkw

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  5 днів тому

      Not a bad reason to buy a clone honestly

    • @realbroggo
      @realbroggo 3 дні тому +1

      While I can't support buying counterfeits or clones, I can tell you that the full size Crooked River is a great knife. I purchased one not long after its release. Well made, operates smoothly and cuts well. Slightly thick behind the edge if that's an issue for you but sill cuts really well. Thanks to the well designed swedge the tip is quite strong. Also note that it's quite long however doesn't feel bulky in hand. Coloured pivot collar adds just a little pop. I carry it when I want to carry a nice looking large folder. Would also work well as a large folder for hiking or camping thanks to versatile blade shape. Take care.

  • @JasonMaitland
    @JasonMaitland 5 днів тому

    Watched a video they pitted that Ozark against a Benchmade the Benchmade broke first

  • @SpaceDave3000
    @SpaceDave3000 5 днів тому +1

    The Ozark D2 has decent hardness, but the entire surface has been burned from belt sharpening and won't hold an edge for any amount of time. Outdoors55 worked it out and ground the burn off the blade to reveal reasonable D2. It's a pretty worthless knife unless you put the work in. And fuck benchmade and their greed, everyone should just the clones if they're into their ugly nonsense.

  • @davidhelka8929
    @davidhelka8929 5 днів тому

    Great video man 👍

  • @mikester6192
    @mikester6192 5 днів тому +1

    My Mini Infidel fires snappy and kicks out like a mule. Real Mini Infidel by the way

    • @jonduncansakurawallknifegarden
      @jonduncansakurawallknifegarden 5 днів тому

      I love my infidel in s30V. I dig it. I have a few autos, including a marfione custom that misfires every now and then, but I’ve never ever had a false deployment on the infidel. I love it for what it is. An American made OTF that is a reliable knife with a lifetime warranty. It looks like a lizard with a tongue for the blade and I think the fuller that others say look like a fallic part, looks like a streaking or shooting heart, lol. I dig it.

  • @Thomamps
    @Thomamps 5 днів тому

    OTF are illegal in my country so I only buy $30 clones because customs will randomly take some. I wish I could hold and experience a real one.

    • @tjsounier4785
      @tjsounier4785 5 днів тому

      My first OTF, Microtech Green Mamba! Always thought they were top of the line! My personal opinion, don't waste your money!!!

  • @bigglock5478
    @bigglock5478 5 днів тому

    Probably a better value than an actual Infidel tbh. No clue how they’re still charging 500$ for a sloppy OTF in D2 with a novel outdated mechanism

  • @guyona2stroke512
    @guyona2stroke512 4 дні тому

    They’re back in Walmart stores around me

  • @bigskee4364
    @bigskee4364 5 днів тому +1

    Cool Balrog sticker!

    • @bigskee4364
      @bigskee4364 5 днів тому

      Fun Fact: Balrog was inspired by Mike Tyson tho, in the Japanese version he was called M Bison ya know Mike Tyson? So maybe he saying that balrog a fake duplicate too 🤔 kinda far fetched but idk I tried 😂

  • @samcannon9101
    @samcannon9101 5 днів тому

    aren't all benchmades over priced, thought that was their "thing".

  • @metals_etched
    @metals_etched 5 днів тому

    Is no one going to talk about when he said “sometimes I grab it and just squeeze it out”? Or how about “well it goes in and out so I guess that’s good” … 😅

  • @Chris_In_Texas
    @Chris_In_Texas 5 днів тому +1

    Out of all my collection, I don't own any Benchmade knives. Just to expensive for what you get vs expectations. 😲👊

  • @ChrisGautier-zx7hu
    @ChrisGautier-zx7hu 5 днів тому

    It was in the name all along😮

  • @carlstanland5333
    @carlstanland5333 5 днів тому

    Grinds look better than the real one.

  • @roberttaylor6030
    @roberttaylor6030 5 днів тому +2

    I think the big sticker is from a very old boxing game called " Mike Tyson's knockout " but I could be wrong.

    • @TheMattD
      @TheMattD 5 днів тому +1

      It’s Balrog from Street Fighter

    • @roberttaylor6030
      @roberttaylor6030 5 днів тому

      @flojoso1 ok, I did say I could be wrong.

  • @ding210
    @ding210 5 днів тому

    I inherited a green one just like this. If you want a good laugh open it up.

  • @larryborum5642
    @larryborum5642 4 дні тому

    I can't even stand the sound of it 😢.

  • @lenbones7940
    @lenbones7940 5 днів тому

    my take away is the biggest difference is this knife doesn't have people justifying the cash they've spent .. let take a min to laugh that there is no task the legit one can do that this can't lmfao

  • @jarofaar8618
    @jarofaar8618 5 днів тому

    30 dollars for a clone can get you a Cjrb acacia

  • @Mastersargent3841
    @Mastersargent3841 5 днів тому

    Ozark trail D2. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY,JOY!😊😊😊

  • @murray42076
    @murray42076 5 днів тому +2

    Yep I’ve stayed away from Benchmade my entire knife collecting career. I plan to keep it that way. But this is quality content. Made me laugh. 😂

  • @jeffhays1968
    @jeffhays1968 5 днів тому

    lf there is a legit knife there is a counterfeit version.Tons of YT videos on telling each one apart from the real deal. Literally everything has counterfeit versions, even brand name battery op tools and actual metal detectors.

  • @alexandregraulle607
    @alexandregraulle607 5 днів тому

    I sadely buy a Combat Troodon clone. And i need a puley for take it out of my pocket ..! ^^

  • @the_swinging_axe
    @the_swinging_axe 5 днів тому

    L m a o!!!!!!😅😅😅 belly chuckles

  • @gyan6375
    @gyan6375 5 днів тому

    Clone or counterfeit?

  • @lerch400block
    @lerch400block 5 днів тому

    Hilarity 😂

  • @igoryurkin9038
    @igoryurkin9038 5 днів тому

    I have original end the same trash from Wish,the weight is exactly twice as much and huge blade play in both directions,it’s completely garbage.

  • @BlindWuFury
    @BlindWuFury 5 днів тому

    ughhhhh, garbage lol

  • @cognitivetrial
    @cognitivetrial 5 днів тому

    Day 2 to ask for a pocket knife ( I actually missed some videos because I had my exams going on but it only means that I'll have more to watch )

  • @daniellongo7611
    @daniellongo7611 5 днів тому

    The theiving prices of any Benchmade product make me sad; so much so that in a 150+ collection there are zero Benchmade knives and will remain that way. They're criminally overpriced. Trying to buy US products shouldn't carry a premium of gouging buyers and Benchmade is a prime example of that kind of player.