I agree. You are on point. Loved BM as a kid. Was always expensive but they had something over everything else, but now not much where the market is now. If you’re a new collector I can see having a BM just to have one. When they were awesome you could have and afford dozens. Getting away from milled anodized overbuilt aluminum/titanium and charging the same prices as years ago for plastic with a fancy name is a joke. Sadly this is where most American built blades seem to be going. Thanks for the video!

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Same!

Benchmade has lost its way. Wrong knives at way too high of a price point. Many better knives at that cost.

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Exactly!

The difference in the shootouts is the new versions are drop points. Existing ones are tanto

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Benchmade is definitely pricing themselves out of the Market...Which is a shame I like a good bit of their stuff But refuse to pay the crazy prices only because if we all do they will believe their crazy price scheme worked!! If the would adjust their prices They would be back in the game and most of their stuff would sell out and wouldn't have to be discounted I know dealers are getting tired of it!!

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

💯

@TerminalM193

3 ай бұрын

There's a reason why BM is continuing with this entire buisness plan.... There's a TON of Benchmade fanboys out there that will buy at whatever price posted.

I’m no spring chicken anymore. Benchmade was my first high end knife as a kid that cut lawns for money. It was the legendary model 800 AFCK with the licensed Spyderco knife hole. I went to a local knife show and bought it because I thought it was a 19:10 cool blade. I always try and support American made products, but I would agree that Benchmade has lost its vision and their price point. 19:10

The difference on the shootout is the blades. One tanto one is drop point

@MacaroniDemon

9 ай бұрын

I didn’t notice that at all! Good catch! It’s really obvious now that you’ve mentioned it

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Good catch!

I have approx 50 folders and 20 fixed blades. Of all those knives 2 of them are benchmade. It’s going to stay that way until these guys fix their pricing and catch up to their competitors with the quality control and materials being used on their blades. Companies like Houge & Spyderco are blowing them out of the water lately. Other than that I love my 940 and mini Adamas. Happy I picked them up when I did and didn’t pay ridiculous money for them.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

Hogue yes but Spyderco is also becoming overpriced.

Optimus Crime said it first. The new shootout is a drop point!

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Good to know. Kind of disappointing it’s just a different blade shape as a new release.

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Plus their tanto is already very drop-pointish

The Bushcraft series in Cruwear is interesting at least. I have always wondered why they don't run those in a tool steel.

Mini Adamas auto looks sweet, green g10 and brown blade.

Nice, I wasn't expecting the full breakdown! Even though I'll never buy any of this stuff, it's still really nice to see.

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

💯

Hi, what’s a select edge? Been trying to work it out based on the knives but I’m stumped

@TripleEEDC

8 ай бұрын

Select Edge is their new trademarked sharpening process. Results in a very thin and slicey 14 degree edge.

My first real knife ever was a Mel Pardue 530. I loved that knife. Currently have a 391, my one and only Benchmade. I have nothing against Benchmade, I've just moved more upmarket in my collecting.

It's easy to produce springs in marine grade stainless.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

They didn’t specifically mention upgraded springs in the literature so I have to assume it’s the same as their other springs.

I wish they would do more with the claymore. It's one of my favorites. More bugout colors wouls have been cool too

Adira at $250 no shot it will have titanium anything. They would charge $400 and market the corrosion resistant internals up the ass. My guess is it is another marketing BS. Just buy it for non water edc like you said

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

Agreed!

I actually kind of like the Adira, it looks like it could make a good EDC with nice grippy handles and a great steel. The price is kind of rough but it’s better than the Narrows, lol

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

But it’s basically a redesigned Adamas with Grivory scales and the pricing isn’t good compared to better materials on the adamas and mini adamas.

@DeepWaterMite30

9 ай бұрын

​@@TripleEEDC I don't understand the comparison to the Adamas at all. The Adira and Adamas seem to be geared towards totally different activities. The Adira looks to be geared towards water activities, especially with the highly corrosion resistant MagnaCut, highly visible scale colors, lightweight handle material, and grippy handle texturing. I would HATE to bring an Adamas kayaking with its CRU-WEAR steel. And to speak on pricing, the Adira makes up for its "worse" scale material with its "better" steel, all while being cheaper. They share the same blade shape, so what...

Yeah they are the next ZT brand going downhill… it’s so sad and I’m glad you brought up the omega springs for the water line because it’s true they would need to put titanium springs but they would bump the price like crazy lol the only company I saw heat was kershaw! If I’m getting a water knife it won’t be a benchmade because they have titanium blades for five knives and won’t rust and will be sharp enough for doing water activities

@sheltermonkey6065

5 ай бұрын

It's easy to produce springs in marine grade stainless.

Thanks for posting such a comprehensive overview. Benchmade got me into this hobby, but it sure ain’t keeping me here. I enjoy the BMs I have but nothing that’s been released over the past year has been too compelling, even setting the wild pricing aside. Evidently the coming year won’t do it for me either.

The manual Full Immunity was one of my favorite Benchmade’s released last year. I thought the same of its action when I first purchased it but it has broken in nicely. I was really hoping for a larger version of the Immunity this year.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

A larger one would have been amazing! I hope they really consider doing it!

I like the intersect I want some Magnacut I want a small fix blade and blues my favorite color.

I’ve noticed how many complaining about overpriced products ; but wondering has any one asked the company how they determine the pricing of their products ! It goes without saying that most products on the market are or seem overly expensive when comparing to similar products and services being on offer . Either a particular business/ company trying to become multi- millionaires overnight or is it due to bad management where running costs are out of control that need to be contained to keep retail prices lower !!!! or is it just genuine expenses that are incurred in running a business etc Be interested if some one could asked BM and others about this subject

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

I would love to interview them!

@sheltermonkey6065

5 ай бұрын

Someone has commented that there are lot's of fancy cars in the Benchmade parking lot.

Where can we get sales stats on specific knives? You said that certain knives didn't sell well. I'd like to be able to see those sales statistics and I didn't know they existed and were published. Thanks in advance.

@TripleEEDC

4 ай бұрын

They don’t publish them. However, you can use the search by popularity or most purchased sorting mechanisms on major retailer sites and see how popular they are that way. Also if they sit on shelves in popular local stores that’s another good indicator as well as if they discontinue a knife, don’t make other variants, or discontinue all variants except one.

@southeastwhitetails

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply.

@TripleEEDC

4 ай бұрын

@@southeastwhitetails I also talk frequently with my local retailers. So that’s another indicator.

@southeastwhitetails

4 ай бұрын

@@TripleEEDC makes sense but talking to local retailers only give the perspective of local markets. I wouldn't expect a hunting or fishing knife to sell well in areas where hunt and fishing aren't popular past times. Thanks again for providing insight on how you derive your information.

I think the new Benchmade knives are the best knives from the company in a long time. The all black Redoubt is how. The new models are hot. I think the company worked hard to improve there lineup.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

I was hoping for a bunch of new stuff but they basically made a benchmade salt line. Still, they brought back a new Balisong and and a few other upgrades. I already have a redoubt but I think it’s bemchmade’s most underrated model so I’m happy they made a new one.

Blade shape on the Shootouts are different. As well as some have DLC now.

The griptilin was probably my favorite knife ever made. The blade shape variations alone the tanto, drop point and spydiehole sheeps foot then they kill it because im assuming the shitty fucking bugout and the freak. The doug ritter hogue is an awesome knife in its place but with only the drop point option it kinda sucks. I want a compound hollow grind tanto like spydercos pm2 and a warncliff.

@ponolovefarms3926

8 ай бұрын

I had a mini grip with the serrated tanto blade I carried for 10 years probably my favorite knife

@Mr.Fields.

8 ай бұрын

i have some fancy knives, but i edc a 10 year old griptillian tanto in 154cm. it's so practical. i removed the thumb studs and filed a notch on the spine for pocket deployment.

I want to see a gold class Freek

@TripleEEDC

Ай бұрын

So do I! That would be epic!

It looks no price increases this year. I'm glad to see that at least.

I'm picking one of those Bushcrafters. I think some people are just hating for the sake of hate. I get them at military discount prices (which I think is about the right price) so price is not an issue. I want to see a video on what's innovative or new from the other companies. Only so much you can do a knife.

@sheltermonkey6065

5 ай бұрын

The military discount is only 15% now, right?

@hectorrivera6624

5 ай бұрын

@@sheltermonkey6065 I think so, but I buy them usually from the PX/NEX/Marine base when on sale. Just bought another Puuko for around $80 last year around Christmas.

@sheltermonkey6065

5 ай бұрын

@@hectorrivera6624 I don't think the Puuko got the love which it deserved. :-o

@hectorrivera6624

5 ай бұрын

@@sheltermonkey6065 Funny you mentioned that. I always thought someone messed up at Benchmade when it came to pricing the Puuko. I own two of them. Great fixed blade.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

The leuku is also great!

The only Benchmade folder I own is a Griptilian which is just about 15 years old. The prices on these new models are just wacky. I do think their fixed blade hunting models are done right. The team running that part of the business seem to listen to their clientele and address issues where needed.

@DamionJR4923

5 ай бұрын

I still really like my 154cm Griptilian.

@hotfarts6731

5 ай бұрын

@@DamionJR4923 agreed. Well designed, fully functional and just overall a stout folder.

I don’t think they added any santoprene handles to the lineup. Just changed from orange to green. Am I missing something ?

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

I think they are doing more grivory than santoprene

I like the auto mini Adamas. Wish they could make a bugout in Magnacut.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

They tend to be super slow on the uptake but I’m sure it will be done at some point given the popularity of the bugout and magnacut steel. It only makes sense.

Jesus. There is NO reason for the prices they're asking. Benchmades are good but not THAT good

Should have done the gold class - the mini adamas.. i think this is the first line up that does not have me excited at all. Only think ill loom at is the blacked out narrows

I think I am going to stick with my couple spyderhole grips and forget about BM moving forward… I was interested in a few of their fixed blades and they were fine I guess but the sheaths were absolutely terrible and couldn’t even hold the knife… I borrowed a narrows for about a week and after breaking down 2 boxes the edge had lost all its bityness and after half a box the thing dug into my hands and felt flimsy the entire time… they need to get their pricing under control and quality control looked at… I haven’t seen a centered or smooth BM from the box in just about forever… it’s bad when I can get a micro tech with better steel, better centering, and better lock up for less then a bugout! Buyers beware of BM they kind of suck now a days!

I have a Magnacut Glass Blasted Zaan for what they want for the Narrows? That’s like trying to charge Cadillac prices for a Dodge Neon

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

I think the Zaan went up in price but your point is taken!

I think the only difference of the shootout is the blade shape

Yo Benchmade, let me fix your business quickly: -1) release a new bugout called cf-elite 2 in Magnacut. Make the cf elite plastic slightly stronger, not much but the product must evolve a little 2) all basic bugouts must use the cf elite plastic (figure out how to add colour to it) and magnacut blade steel, and keep pricing the same And go from there Not rocket science fellas S30, you’re taking the piss. Evolve or die

@TripleEEDC

4 ай бұрын

I do think s30V is fine for most users but the market wants what it wants.

@neillevy4087

4 ай бұрын

@@TripleEEDC yeah i agree. 95% of knife buyers, myself definitely included, would notice any difference between s30 and magnacut Only steel i can tell the difference with easily is K390. That little f@$ker just won’t dull :) But benchmades management are not doing their company any favours. please listen Benchmade, the community has given you lots of useful information Porsche have been producing a very similar 911 for 50 years but every 6/7 years it’s improved and evolved just a little bit. Copy that

Don't know how the Narrows got voted best knife of the year, it's not all that. And still not worth the hefty price tag.

@TripleEEDC

8 ай бұрын

I like it but wouldn’t recommend it beyond something a collector might want or someone who is into extreme thin or extreme lightweight knives.

this stuff is overpriced by 100% at a minimum; they think theyre randall all of a sudden?

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

These are MSRP prices. Street prices will be lower but they are still overpriced.

Multi-bit driver is new ! ;)

@TripleEEDC

8 ай бұрын

That actually came out earlier this year but it’s definitely a good development!

You totally didn't even pay any attention to the Auto Adamas on the bottom left. Like WTF BRO! Also the Benchmade Shootouts are new because of the drop point blades, they aren't tanto like the originals.

@jirinafrankova166

8 ай бұрын

He is just brashing about the Benchmade. Blinded by it.

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

I mean, they are basically just different variations of already released knives. Am I missing something?

@trevorthomas1030

6 ай бұрын

@TripleEEDC , Drop point is amazing to see the shootout in. I mean I like the Tanto blade of the original but Holy hell look how beautiful that drop point is.

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

@@trevorthomas1030 I missed the difference in blade shape on the shootout the first time around. The sizes were slightly different but I didn’t notice the blade shape difference. I do like the drop point.

the mini adira looks so awesome but its handle is that cheap ass grivory! completely ruins the only new knife i was interested in

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

It sucks that it will be over $200 for a grivory knife. G10 is cheap. This is a mistake on their part.

@perskonker73

5 ай бұрын

@@TripleEEDC and on top of that they call it a “water knife” while still having steel liners, hardware, and omega springs thatll will all rust terribly. smh

Prices are waaaay too high, seriously overpriced.

@TripleEEDC

4 ай бұрын

They are definitely high but not too much out of step with other American manufacturers.

I have turret, presidio, and tactical triage... no need to buy any of the new benchmades

I know why benchmade wants to use grivory, but for the price, customers deserve better. Grivory just isn’t good enough and people should really vote with their wallets on this. I wish people would not buy grivory knives, so Benchmade will stop using it.

@TripleEEDC

Ай бұрын

They patented the CF-Elite and barely use it. It’s only marginally better than the CF-Elite but it’s still curious. I like their aluminum way better than CF as I’m not a big CF fan but their true CF is some of the best in the game and they finish it really well. They should work on bringing their costs down on CF production and use more of that to make their pricing more competitive.

Well it's benchmade.....so

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

I like Benchmade but they’re really starting to price themselves out of the market (even moreso than before), and their recent new offerings are just not as groundbreaking as we’ve seen in years past.

@rodneypearson6986

9 ай бұрын

I was really hoping for some great designs not all the variations of the same knives. The prices have made me think allot more before buying. Great vid enjoyed it ✌🏻

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

@@rodneypearson6986 thank you!

LOL. The next video will be “hey what’s up with the knife shortages!” People are clueless as to what is driving the current alloy shortages which will begin to affect all knife any day now as soon as they can’t get any more stock. You voted for it.

550 for D2 HAHAHAHHAH

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Can’t argue with that 😂

I got no problem with Benchmade. Don't agree with their politics but don't care. There are tons of cheaper knife companies and tons of more expensive knife companies. They fill a place in the market. Every company wants to be able to sell for more that's the point. People obviously pay it. Nobody is forced to. Don't see why anyone would have feelings about it. They make cool knives, all very different. Life sharp and lifetime warranty. American made. Don't like it don't buy it. Buy a kizer or a Spyderco with frn or flat G10 those are great knives too

Benchmade is smoking frigging crack ,

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

I wonder what their sales trends are…

Benchmade quality is arguably very low as prices escalate to to the point of their own extinction🗡🗡🗡

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

Their quality is fine but their prices keep skyrocketing.

Benchmade and Buck knives are slowly losing their minds way to over priced for what they are offering

@TripleEEDC

9 ай бұрын

Inflation is a b*^%#

@jamesevans9621

9 ай бұрын

The only benchmade worth the money really is the 202 leuku. I like buck knives one of favorite brands they are very good looking knives but sadly 420hc and at 70 80 $ for the 119 is a bit much for the steel.

@weldernick3750

8 ай бұрын

@@jamesevans9621idk I feel the spyderhole grips are still pretty ok and kinda ok priced…

Not trying to be rude but why would you support Benchmade? You keep saying you might pick up this one and that one. What a freaking ripoff they are now. I'm not touching BM even with all their sales going on (because nobody is buying BM anymore). You can find better quality knifes at cheaper prices elsewhere.

@jeririce4928

6 ай бұрын

most benchmades resell for what they’re worth; about 150$

Way too negative and speculative. Let's get a bit more positive in 2024!

@TripleEEDC

6 ай бұрын

I generally try to be positive but this was my genuine reaction. I was hoping for some new models that offered something different. We got some but I was expecting something a bit different I guess.

Benchmade is the Kanye West of knives. At one point, early on, they were actually making innovative and high-quality products, but today, they are so delusionally high on their own propaganda that they don't even care if what they are putting out is utter overpriced crap. What is most mind-boggling about both these entities, is that despite the fact that they are currently producing garbage, they still somehow manage to have a cult-like fan base who will fawn over and shill for their useless trash...

@andywagner6227

6 ай бұрын

That's a good analogy, the Kanye West of knives, I like it. When I worked at Benchmade Les Deasis was still running the show, and the new models coming out were cool and innovative. They actually tried to treat customers the right way, with flat rate blade swaps pricing, free clips, etc. They actually had me ship a no charge 9051 AFO to a deployed soldier in Afghanistan because his knife broke and sending it in was risky because packages to CONUS often disappeared. Now his son Jon is running the show, and it's clear they want to make the same regurgitated designs and make as much money as possible. Blade replacement is far more expensive now... they're just a very different company now.

@sheltermonkey6065

5 ай бұрын

Their quality is excellent in my opinion. But the price is crazy.

Literally all Benchmade knives looks 99% the same. Its a joke...average materials, ugly ass basic designs, and insane prices. Thats Benchmade.

@TripleEEDC

5 ай бұрын

All benchmades look the same to the extent that all knives look the same but to each his own! Still, I agree the prices are getting very high.

Very lackluster

Another safe queen scum bags perspective on knives that they’ll never actually use if they get them.

@TripleEEDC

8 ай бұрын

Lol. I’ve used more different knife models than you even know exist. Gtfoh with that.

@weldernick3750

8 ай бұрын

Collecting is part of the hobby as well my dude! I would check yourself before openly spreading hate! It’s just not healthy!