I love the bugout so much, i now own 6 of them, including the carbon fiber mini. Great little knives, very well rounded for my purposes. Yea, the prices are ridiculous... but id much rather my money be going to American tables, feeding American families.

I have 2. I do love them but your right the price is ridiculous. If I lost one I wouldn't replace it.

@user-ln3ch7hy1x

2 ай бұрын

Guys, they need to raise the prices to support the war in Ukraine

Years ago I purchased a couple of basic Bugouts for $85 each and have enjoyed watching their price soar. Wish my stock portfolio increased commensurately. Thanks for your overview.

@jorgelozano4025

Ай бұрын

I year ago? Damn i got to know about them very late...

Great explaining man you nailed it!

I've been watching you run your grape for a while now. And this may be one of the best videos yet. 👍

Bugout is over priced and over estimated. It’s a good knife but not of that price. I just don’t see the value here. Spyderco is also expensive but i can see the effort on ergonomics and good heat treatment on some steels and i could back it up upon my experiences using some of their models. I just don’t see it on the bugout. The other thing is that 95% of people who actually need and use a knife in their daily life often have a cheap knife from what I’ve noticed and it’s usually beat up pretty badly. They don’t seem to care that much for bling bling. My grandpa my father and other blue collar or military people I’ve seen usually edc slip joint folders or fiftyish dollar knives. And when i say use a knife is literally using it from the food prep to jobside ,farm ,outdoor or even scraping the calluses from their palms all with that one knife.The edc community is the target group of the bling knives like bugout and many more. Sad reality is that those people who carry the fancy steels and knives are using them for envelope or box opening. I don’t judge them bad and it’s their right to spend their hard earned money however they please, but for me it’s difficult to comprehend some things like spending 200-800 dollars on a knife , which is just a cutting /slicing tool and also have the fear of losing it. There is a 1% though that carries expensive knives and uses them like a frontier would back in those times. But it’s just one out of a hundred people. Sorry for the long sheet

Ive had the Bugout Mini with Ti scales on it for years daily used. Absolutly love it. In stock plastic form all I remember was being super unhappy. Rockscale Design has been rocked for years now :)

I’ve carried mine for 5 years now I think, I think you make a good point where it’s not a perfect knife for the outdoors. EDC it’s perfect, I have done light batoning with it and it did okay. Super sharp and light weight. Got it for $130 in 2018 and it’s been a great buy

I love Benchmade, and my Bugout. But your video is well done, well thought out, and articulate. You've gained a new subscription from me

Thank you X! The look of it is what catches my eyes. ( the mini that is ) the regular not so much. I do like them though. Bailout is pretty awesome too in looks. I gotta put em in my hand tho. Thank you sir!

S30v is still an amazing steel. Steel snobs are a thorn in the side of the edc community. Half of them don't even use a steel to its full potential so they can't even talk. It's a status quo more than anything. A buddy of mine who I do lives with on IG have put the OG ranger green bugout through its paces and it holds up with all the best.

@GradyRoy

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. I hate the EDC community, it’s now all about aesthetics instead of what real EDC OGs intended it for…..functionality. People like Taylor have ruined the community making it all about fashion…..the posers like him are easy to spot.

@BrandtHambrick

6 ай бұрын

Sure but for 180 bucks that’s ridiculous. A Civivi with Nitro V is 50.

@oreh424

6 ай бұрын

Always found that so annoying, like 98% of the time they are opening boxes, when I pick knife steel I'm concerned about all the corrosive acids and salts I'm around and daily heavy work

@bongboyz6468

6 ай бұрын

It's true and you're right. I bought a s110v pm2 and I use it for diy renos but even that I feel is not the environment for this knife so I use a Milwaukee fastback and a ganzo instead

Great information to know. Thank You.

I have the aluminum and the carbon bug out. Love them both. Rest of my knives are lonely. I think I like the feel of the aluminum one better in my hand. I love the carbon carry in my light weight pants but the handle feel isn’t perfect like the aluminum. The black blade on the aluminum contrasts nicely thus the cool factor! Both damn sharp and one or the other is used every day.

I love mine for daily carry. Its not supposed to be for heavy use. I got it for $135. I wouldn't buy it for more than that.

I also have the aluminum Bugout with the M390 blade and it’s my favorite EDC knife. When I’m going backpacking, I replace it with a Benchmade mini Crooked River and a Bushcrafter fixed blade. If I’m going hunting, then the bushcrafter is replaced by the Saddle Mountain Skinner or a Buck 119.

Thank you. Great review. I like the fact that you take many factors on choosing the knife...or not. Been sitting on the fence on the Bugout for a while now. Heard a lot of the good, bad and ugly about them. I only usually cut tape and boxes, but I still want something with a little more heft to it. Possibly a Ritter RSK MK1-G2. Once again, great review and thank you.

I just bought the aluminum bugout and didn’t mind spending a bit extra for the “eye candy”. Great knife!

I own a bugout with Micarta scales from flytanium and I love it! But I completely agree with you, the prices are now far to high. Especially here in Germany with taxes and shipping…😢

I have a mini bugout. Lives in my EDC pack as a general purpose back up blade. No complaints

@kentuckymonkeys

5 ай бұрын

This comment sounds rich

I ended up giving my bug out to my wife and she uses it for cutting up food for our daughter mainly. Went back to my PM2

@8:49 you need to look at this on a percentage increase basis. The Spyderco is up 40% (175/125), the CRKT is up 60% (40/25) and the Bugout is up the least at 33% (180/135). Either way, I do agree that the prices are getting insane.

I was going through my garage the other day and I realized I have a unhealthy addiction of buying cutting tools. I started filling up a duffel bag with all the knives, hatchets, axes, bayonets etc... that I own and it was ridiculous. I don't know what I've been thinking!?!?

You are correct, it's too expensive and it feels cheap for processing a Kill. It's more for opening up strong boxes. But they do look nice

Hi, liked your video. I'm just looking for some recommendation here. I'm about to buy the carbon mini Bugout version but im getting confused if i should get the regular bugout. My uses would be regular EDC like opening boxes, maybe slicing an apple or uset it as table knife in my office. Why the carbon version? Because (like a lot of people i suppose)i try to get in their hands the best version of everything (if the wallet dosnt comply or not that mucho lol). Im also a hunter and i understand that's not the proper usage for a bugout, i dont even plan to bring it to my hunting trips; for that purposes i have some other kives f (im planing to buy another benchmade for hunting but not at the moment). So again my question is, should i get the regular or mini version? Im an office guy where i use a suite; i also have at least 1 BBQ night with frends every week so those would be my scenarios. Thanks man and great work with your videos .

I love my multiple Bugouts and mini-Bugouts, but Benchmade prices have grown ridiculously. I then discovered how affordable and ergonomic Spyderco knives are and have switched to buying Spyderco knives almost exclusively. Exotic knife steels don’t interest me!

I found the Freek has a thicker handle making it more comfortable to use over longer period of time....but its more expensive so you have to take that into consideration as well.

The Carbon Fibre in the UK sits at $316.99 (based on today's exchange rate). It's almost inaccessible at that point and frankly a bit of a joke.

Well I'll admit it. I've been using a BM clone for about 2 years and I've had no problem with it and it did what I needed it to do. That's less than $25. Sorry but it only makes sense to me. I've been Sharpening knives for 45 years so I have no problem with hitting my knife a couple licks a week on a smooth stone or strap. Save what $150 to sharpen 1 every once in a while? No Brainerd

@LairdDavidson

12 күн бұрын

$25? I only paid $18 including postage for mine. LOL Great little knife been using it for over a year now. I do have an original Benchmade, it's nice but the price is insane.

I had a Blade HQ Exclusive Bugout. Gave it away, free. Not A Fan. Love to you and yours.

Great handy little knife. I have the carbon fiber S90V model.

Were you issued the knife through CIF, or homie hook up from supply?

The only issue is if your bearing down on it like woodcarving. I bring bigger knives to screw around with but for backpacking or day to day use It’s perfect. Axis locks kinda suck since you have to disassemble to get blood/fat out after processing game but for the weight it’s pretty tempting to make do if backpacking. The blade is perfect for camp food prep and skinning/boning out. The price is ridiculous, the scales feel cheap the thin lite blade makes the action isn’t as good as the griptilian the omega springs can break (both mine did swapped with thicker aftermarket) the blade flexes/rocks side to side but it still ended my search for the perfect pocket knife. It’s pretty flawed but good enough. Nothing puts as capable a blade in your pocket without adding weight and bulk.

I got a Cold Steel AD-10 and never look back at my Para 3/2 or Benchmade, for me the ad-10 is the ultimate knife

Have two, will get some more to include the mini.

I miss the Benchmade of the 90s and early 2000, with all the amazing designs and locking systems. I get that the AXIS lock has become their bread and butter. But I just think they have become a little bit complacent when it comes to their folders. Outside the Anthem they are all pretty much regular AXIS locks. And it doesn't seem like they are working on innovating on the Axis lock (making it adjustable, stronger and more reliable spring materials, etc). And the original hardware is just bad. Their warranty is great or at least was great a few years ago, but for people living outside the States it's $60-70 to ship it insured. I loved their knives since I was a little kid, but lately I just think it would be nice to see something different, whether it is a Liner Lock, a back lock, or just the variety of locks and designs they had back in the day.

Good video and breakdown as usual. I love my Bugout... well all of them. It's probably my EDC about 90% of the time and it goes with me on hikes too, but usually for smaller tasks as I will usually bring something beefier with me on major adventures such as an ESEE 4 or 5. Haven't had any issues with it, even with dirt, mud, sand, etc. Easy to sharpen. Love that it's light and slim. The price has gotten high but if I lost my main Bugout, I'd replace it that day.

Kabar dozier is the way to go

Would love to hear your opinion on the Benchmade 940

I bought my first real switchblade when i was 25ish. It was cold steel tuff lite fde. I carried that for a year or two and then police confiscated it😅 Went few years without one, then i bought cold steel m voyager and budget Kershaw auto. That budget one was better. I like my folding knives light, they cannot weigh over 75 grams/2 ounces. Then i bought few quality spydercos and promised myself those were enough for the rest of my life... Now i got few more spydercos, few Kabars, one crkt, Kershaw Leek, couple different throwing knives, several fixed blades, 3x sak knives, one bugout and mini coming in that i ordered yesterday😂

Love that shirt! What brand is it?

What do you think about the clone?

You should try the Hogue Deka v2

I love my Bugout to death for EDC. The problem is that reviewers try to assign tasks to it that it’s clearly not meant for. If you need a tactical knife, get a proper tactical knife. If you need a hunting knife, get a true hunting knife. If you only need something to open the occasional Amazon box, don’t spend $200. But if you need an amazingly capable knife for everyday, blue-collar or tradesman use (like me) the Bugout is incredible. Don’t use the wrong tool for the job, then complain it isn’t adequate.

I agree. Bugout is for EDC. It’s not a dedicated outdoor knife. For that, go get a fixed blade. An $80 Mora Garberg would be way better for camping or hunting.

I carried the mini Bugout for most of the AT this year and it ceased to be a one-hand opener because of the dirt and grime.

I totally agree with you devildog!

Would you recommend the Benchmade mini adamas or griptilian over the bugout for EDC? I have those 2 and have been considering buying the bugout, but if the griptilian or mini adamas are better, I'll save my money.

@MarineX

7 ай бұрын

Griptilian has a better blade shape than the bugout. The mini adamas is awesome but sucks in joggers and light shorts

I recently bought two Benchmades knives from GovX a mini griptillian and the bugout cf elite, it’s nice to actually have a great USA made knife, GovX has good discounts for veterans otherwise I wouldn’t of paid full price for them…

Good points

I bought a bugout when it first came out. Still have it. I love the bugout but it is a bummer that the price keeps increasing.

You can but the 06 auto plain edge tanto or drop point from cutlery shop for 145, stll 40 dollats cheaper than a bugout, side note deka in magnacuts are on sale for 100 a few places, i aslo like the kershaw heist or iridium for the 50ish going price

My kabar dozier is 10x tougher than my bugout and is alot cheaper to purchase

@AtafalWonder

3 ай бұрын

I had a bunch of doziers and still didn't equal the price of one bugout, including a D2 version.

You should check out the zero tolerance 0450 knives. They’re about the same size of the bugout and they are very nice little edc knives. I have one in carbon fiber and titanium and a second in all titanium. The only thing that could be better is a deep carry clip. But it’s a classy knife.

Yeah, the griptilian is still better. I have the same problem with the hardware getting dirty though. Still great for EDC and pretty light but good grip and easy to use for actual tasks. The bug out is better for office workers and not actual use.

Sound advice. The trend purchases are often like this. Really not user knives but pweety toys and fashion accessories. A half hour of whittling separates out the good stuff in short order.

Do more of those de-influencing videos, I have tons of fun with those.

@MrHomolka

7 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen one of these de-influencing videos that I disagree with. He is always spot on!

Need to compare the Bugout to the Kaiser Drop Bear, which in all its variants is a better knife for the money.

Is it normal that they are a little stiff and locksticky at the beginning? Just bought my first one (ranger green). The osbourne I have is super smooth but I got this 2nd hand.

@rhinosaur.

2 ай бұрын

Very normal on production knives. Give it time to break in. If it doesn't break in after a few weeks, then adjust the pivot until you get desired action with no blade play. Secure with loctite.

You should definitely throw them away... I will collaborate with you as a sanitation worker in this reguard.

As much as i hate buying chinese, the civivi qubit is amzingly comfortable, solid aluminium scales (not just a skin over liner) and melts in the hand, also the gerber sedulo is very similar and like a bugout just slightly bigger

I love my bugout for EDC, but like you said, it's not exactly a hard user.

@MarineX

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree

The Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight is a much better knife for what you describe and it is cheaper. It's a bit heavier at 3oz, but its a much more capable and comfortable knife.

@Scientist_Salarian

5 ай бұрын

Isn’t the Manix 2 lightweight $180? That’s the exact same price as a Bugout. I have a Manix 2 and a Bugout, and I wouldn’t say one is really better than the other. It all depends on what is more comfortable in your hand. For me the Bugout feels better, but the Manix 2 is an excellent knife, obviously. Very comparable tools.

@pastubbs

5 ай бұрын

@@Scientist_Salarian , you can get one in CTS BD1N for about $125, and from my experience, it falls somewhere between 154cm and S30v. While it doesn't hold an edge as long, it is less prone to chipping than S30V but also more rust resistant and holds an edge longer than 154CM. I am a bit biased when it comes to the Manix2 as I own several and it's 1 of my most carried knives. But I can admit it's one of those "you either love it or hate it" knives.

Who made those metal scales on the black bladed Bugout?

@MarineX

6 ай бұрын

Benchmade made them. It’s linked in the description

Honestly the least sexy and most ergonomic and useful knife is the spyderco native 5 in my opinion. Even the FRN version is solid. If you don’t mind a back lock it’s in my opinion one of the best knives if all time.

What's up MX. First time here. Thanks for the review. I've had several Griptilians over the years and love them as an edc forest cruising knife. I also had a Boost that I had to surrender to TSA last time I was flying...I was soo pissed at myself. Yeah, Benchmade is a good product for sure. But Benchmade is also overpriced. I just can't bring myself to spend that money anymore. There are comparable knives at better prices. If Benchmade comes down to reality with their prices then I will definitely revisit them. Cheers.

9:25 like the look of this one 👀

Thank you for this informative experience based edc knife video. I'm novice, was looking for 2 knife to put in an emergency survival kit. Started watching 3 ye old Blade HQ & yeah that current pricing on Benchmade Bugout Blew me away! Hey I'm all for USA Made loyalty but it ends w/Corp. & Brands that don't reciprocate the Love! I'm loyal to you then you be Loyal to the Customer! THW Consumer Sucker Practices, take my money & vote else where😂 That said, what you recommend for my Survival Kit? Too bad I can't have both a survival & fun knife in one. FYI, My hand only has a 4" Spread. Thank you for your service Brother & welcome home.

Just ordered my first one in crater blue, can't wait!

Dang good video. I feel the same way.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Benchmade drop base or MSRP on anything. That sure would be nice though!

glad i got my bugouts super early, got my GRY for $105 new. but definitely agree they are for quick fun/easy tasks. i’ve decided maybe the CRK large sebenza might be better for longer term use. even the MT socom sucks for anything over 5 minutes. Also, dunno what POG unit you were with that gave you a knife, we had to buy our own gear. did they sharpen your skates for you also?

I’m not sure how much of an oddity the price hike since 2017 is; the Para3 increase is nearly the same. BUT the Para3 is no longer available in S30V.

I also own 20 piece bugout,s from frn to titanium. but the BENCHMADE II NARROWS priced at $580. is not normal anymore. they have gone crazy at BM

I love my bugout... id prefer the sv35 steel but thats just my opinion

I like the bugout but I seem to carry the griptilian a lot more. That knife seems to be a lot more robust feeling.

The Buggout needs to be compared to the Civivi Mini Praxis . D2 blade steel is good enough for a tool knife.

@gregs7519

7 ай бұрын

D2 rusts though, and S30V used on the bugout is stainless.

@MundaneGray

6 ай бұрын

⁠@@gregs7519Maybe so, but the Bugout costs more than five times as much as the Mini Praxis. I’m sure it’s a better knife, but is it five times as good? If my Mini Praxis rusts, and I can’t figure out how to remove the rust, I’ll just buy another one. For the cost of a single Bugout, I can replace my Mini Praxis every five years for a couple of decades.

@thornekimroberts8502

6 ай бұрын

The civivi is also made in China sooo………

@duncanmcintosh9483

6 ай бұрын

It really should be compared to a CIVIVI Sokoke or Kershaw Iridium. They are all nearly the same design and differing blade steels

@Youtube-Censorship-Police

6 ай бұрын

the best comparison (and also usa made) is the hogue deka, you get better fit'n'finish and even magnacut on the deka for less bucks. seriously, the only thing that keeps benchmade alive is their reputation from early days.

I have a little starter kit of Benchmade knives, only 17 right now.

Been looking for a a partial serrated Bugout. They don’t even sell that on their website. Is that a knock-off ?

@tacmechanic

7 ай бұрын

Discontinued, it was available the first year or two they came out

@pimpinken8901

7 ай бұрын

@@tacmechanic ahh.. the story of my life, dollar short and a day late.

I love benchmade but i always thought the bugout was overpriced, especially when it first dropped. It was just plastic and steel and they wanted like $180.

I just bought a Griptillion.... hope its as good as it was at being expensive ....😆 😅

If all you care about is weight, like me an ultralight hiker. The bugout is really hard to beat. Can anyone tepp me if the carbon version weight the same or less than other versions. Or what is the lightest possible weight set up for this?

@bubblegum8876

6 ай бұрын

lightest you get is the 535-3 in cf. its about 1.4 ounces where the grivory is 1.8

I didn't use mine before putting in a backspacer. 😁😁

Bugging out on the bugout I got a SS exclusive bailout anyways lol orange and blue is ugly but that tanto makes up for it

I only bought a bugout because the price was discounted on GovX, I wouldn’t pay full price .. SEMPER FI my Brother!

you really should try the hogue deka if you haven't yet, it' cheaper, also usa made, has better fit'n'finish, the same lock type, a very similar profile and slicy blade, and to top it off: magnacut.

@barrygolden9823

5 ай бұрын

And the Wharncliffe blade is awesome!!!!

This is why I’ve been choosing spyderco lately. Right now, PM3 is in my possession 10x more than my bugout.

I have the Bugout and the Osborne 940. Can’t beat either one of them. I don’t like a serrated blade so they’re both perfect for me. Sharp as a bastard out of the box, tough, and light. My Bugout is S30v the Osborne is S90v. Mine are just everyday carry knives. I have fixed blades for more outdoor use.

@Hallo81398

5 ай бұрын

you got to be kidding about them being tough. Haven't had a knife that feels as flimsy as the bugout. And I don't just mean the handle scales, that's the least of my worries. More so the blade play and the axis lock. The omega springs seem everything but sturdy. The action on mine is pretty bad too. If I have blade play i at least want drop-shut action.

Are soldiers of allied forces entitled to Benchmade's military discounts too? If yes, where can it be found? Thank you! @MarineX

For EDC it seems fine, if you're doing field work, use a fixed blade. Agreed on the pricing though.

Man I just picked up that 940 jade g10 in m4 for 144 @bladehq great deal .

@gregs7519

7 ай бұрын

I have the exact same knife. Great knife for a great price.

@solomonkane408

6 ай бұрын

@@gregs7519 I had some points actually got it for 110 man no complaints.

The clone version from Amazon with carbon fiber is the tits. 30$ and solid. BM is crazy and high.

Call me biased, but I think you a lil more bang for ur buck with spyderco… a pm2/3 ergos are phenomenal and u can get the same steel or better

What are your favorite veteran deal websites?

@MarineX

7 ай бұрын

Thanks much. Shopmyexchange, govx, id.me linked websites, and a few others

Got the bugout, hate it. May like the Freek, but likely going to Quiet Carry or TRM

I love the Bugout and it seems hard for me to get away from. I have three: blue, ranger, aluminum, and am thinking about picking up the storm grey.

@stinkstank5177

8 сағат бұрын

Same as me, I hear you brother!

Great video.. my favorite knife for this hot FL weather.. active shorts are a must sometimes.. everyday i carry a bugout

Hogue deka is a better deal imo. Budget route the vosteed raccoon man

Yeah their pricing is insane but I got the cf bugout for $150

@Gdavis248

6 ай бұрын

HOW THO? You use a birthday gift card or something or some cash that grandma gave you?? Cause I’m not seeing that know ANYWHERE for that price!!

@davidwamsley7864

6 ай бұрын

@@Gdavis248 no I bought it from a place like knafsale but it was still brand new not a mark on it still had factory edge didn't look like it had ever been used.

Checkout the sog altair xr

I got my first Bugout the mini last night for $99 on sale and majorly disappointed.

@bryancrane821

5 ай бұрын

For $99 it may be a fake. I see fake ones for $99 offered frequently.