My Bugout Broke

I finally had a chance to test the Benchmade Bugout, but it lasted for ten minutes...
Farmer E
Postboks 145
2101 Skarnes
Norway

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  • @NickShabazz
    @NickShabazz3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to be your secret weapon!

  • @jsimpson4

    @jsimpson4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nick, you’re always my go to for knife breakdown instructions!

  • @kerryrwac

    @kerryrwac

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you cringe a bit when E broke out the power tools?

  • @jagerwayz5721

    @jagerwayz5721

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get over yourself.

  • @Chaosgoat

    @Chaosgoat

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was just about to tell this guy to ask you for proper guidance!!

  • @regan.8077

    @regan.8077

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh hi Nick.

  • @brentalbers9782
    @brentalbers97823 жыл бұрын

    "Caressing them like a loved one", that was hilarious

  • @LIT_FUSED
    @LIT_FUSED3 жыл бұрын

    I love the part about watching grown men open boxes and holding and caressing on their knives like it was a loved one! So true!! I laughed so hard! Great video!

  • @freakmean16
    @freakmean163 жыл бұрын

    The omega spring was the reason I ditched on a Griptilian and went straight to the Para 3, as someone living very far from the US too, I know it will take ages to get some replacements!!!

  • @iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743

    @iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had the same experience. Bought a bugout, broke the spring in a week. Benchmade wanted me to send it back and pay shipping to send it to them instead of just shipping me omega springs, so I returned it with free shipping, and bought a pm2.

  • @RadDadisRad

    @RadDadisRad

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a bunch of extra omegas. I mean they are cheap and many places with tooling make non BM branded springs that work better than factory. I highly suggest spare parts.

  • @patrickriarchy6054

    @patrickriarchy6054

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadDadisRad But should you really need to buy a bunch of them and change them out?. Shouldn't the knife just work?. I wouldn't want to carry around springs and a torx set just to have to field repair a knife.

  • @ericpitre4031

    @ericpitre4031

    3 жыл бұрын

    That grip is all about profit for BM. Cheap scales n internals, s30 yu can get under $60,easy, just a $$maker. I own a Tenacious between BM n Spydie. Case, Buck, CSteel,etc.🔪

  • @iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743

    @iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@patrickriarchy6054 a field repair on a benchmade is sticking a stick in the hole

  • @thinktwice8860
    @thinktwice88602 жыл бұрын

    Nick is the man! He’s led me through all of my knife maintenance projects!

  • @person906
    @person9063 жыл бұрын

    I love how the shots of a man enjoying a scenic stroll in the wilderness is accompanied by aggressive metal lmao so manly

  • @TheJesterOAO
    @TheJesterOAO3 жыл бұрын

    Finally a video about broken omega springs! Mine lasted probably three months max. Getting new springs in czechia or sending the knife to benchmade pretty much wasn't an option. So I made my own springs and it works better than original ones :D

  • @servantofyeshua2313

    @servantofyeshua2313

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chad move

  • @TheJesterOAO

    @TheJesterOAO

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@servantofyeshua2313 How are facts insulting?

  • @natethekidd9355

    @natethekidd9355

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheJesterOAO being a chad is a good thing 😂

  • @davidh0159
    @davidh01593 жыл бұрын

    I've seen so many people on youtube video comments saying they've never had a problem with the omega springs. And yet, here you are. I hope you can get new springs in some kind of timely fashion.

  • @nicohurter2973
    @nicohurter29733 жыл бұрын

    I am from South Africa, the possibility of an omega spring breaking, is the reason why I haven't buy any Benchmade knife.

  • @DouglasRosser

    @DouglasRosser

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Oregon, where Benchmade is headquartered and I only own one. It's a pricey "fidget flipper". But then again, all chichi $$$ knives are nowadays.

  • @RadDadisRad

    @RadDadisRad

    3 жыл бұрын

    With the availability of aftermarket omegas you’d be crazy to not buy one. They are stupid reliable.

  • @griffinm9

    @griffinm9

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RadDadisRad I mean the majority of people don’t want to pay over $100 for a product they have to modify with aftermarket products in order to insure it remains usable. They’ll just buy something that doesn’t require that.

  • @meilnartin9109

    @meilnartin9109

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@griffinm9 yes. I'll never own another BM. Omega springs...and auto springs are GARBAGE from them. Sold all of mine. Had 7 at one time......never again. They can keep their butterfly tax.

  • @Feeoryne
    @Feeoryne3 жыл бұрын

    You are a funny man!!! Great sense of humor!! Glad you took a break!!

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rubendelosrios9021
    @rubendelosrios90213 жыл бұрын

    Hope you had a great vacation, you deserve it. And hopefully you'll get the knife fixed.

  • @theway3058
    @theway30583 жыл бұрын

    This dude sums us all up in our small knife community. Fun channel.

  • @clintashmead3558
    @clintashmead35582 жыл бұрын

    I love the Bugout and Nick saves everyone’s ass. I’ve never had an issue with my omega springs but I put a drop of oil in the axis area to help prevent wear in any rub spots.

  • @gomezx6056
    @gomezx6056 Жыл бұрын

    If you buy a bug out, be proactive buy springs as a replacement. I’ve had mine for over 2 going on 3 years and still riding on the original. I use my knife hard I’ve torn it open dozens of times to clean it and customize hardware. Great knife.

  • @greasemonkey90065
    @greasemonkey9006511 ай бұрын

    You are a funny gentleman. We are like giddy school children around knives. My wife has norwegiian ancestry, and early on in our marriage, I asked for a Norwegian Knife to honor her ancestry for my birthday. She got me a Helle Dokka. Beautiful Knife, but it came very dull from the factory (duller than a butter knife). Once we sharpened it, it is truly beautiful and purposeful. IT IS my back up knife, and I used it when I go camping. My Bugouts have been pretty reliable, and I put them through hard use. You must have received the one bad one in a while.

  • @ataglancepaul
    @ataglancepaul3 жыл бұрын

    Stick with the Spyderco. Will Not let you down. Good luck.

  • @SurvivalistMedia

    @SurvivalistMedia

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if I'd say "won't let you down." Benchmade's warranty is pretty great compared to spyderco. Plus spyderco's obsession with red lock tight doesn't speak volumes to their belief that their own knives could be maintained or disassembled. I've been told to pound sand when it came to having my spyderco military fixed under warranty, and it basically just needed a new scale because it chipped around the screw. After market would have had me covered if spyderco hadn't put it together with permanent thread locker. They are not as reputable in the warranty department as they should be considering their cost.

  • @cheapandeasy1715

    @cheapandeasy1715

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SurvivalistMedia Good thing Benchmade's got a decent warranty...you're gonna need it.

  • @KingKsEDC

    @KingKsEDC

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@SurvivalistMedia I like BM sometimes but Spyderco is 50x better.

  • @floridamanknives
    @floridamanknives3 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! I was sad to see this, but not surprised I’ll admit. 🙌

  • @ahoearth9789
    @ahoearth97893 жыл бұрын

    I had exactly the same problem during a two weeks vacation. The knife became half dangerous and half useless... Benchmade has sent me a replacement spring free of charge here in Europe, but now I never carry a benchmade only, and when travelling with one knife, I go for a Spyderco.

  • @avihsnis
    @avihsnis3 жыл бұрын

    Channel is a gem, as nick would say ;) subbed!

  • @johnnyventurino8947
    @johnnyventurino89473 жыл бұрын

    I'm exactly just like you. Im constantly playing with my knife collection, especially my Spyderco collection. I love Spyderco knives, I probably have 20 Spydercos and love them all and still want a lot more of them. Plus I mainly buy all black Spydercos. The blade all black and the handles and hard wear. I think the all black just looks bad ass. Great video my friend.

  • @naturallyadapted2096
    @naturallyadapted20963 жыл бұрын

    In a pinch, you can always make new omega springs with memory wire. I believe omega springs are either 25 gauge or 22 gauge wire.

  • @jojoqvenx
    @jojoqvenx Жыл бұрын

    I flinched when you removed the blade. The bugout is a huge pain in reassembling the blade screw part.

  • @M.K.M
    @M.K.M3 жыл бұрын

    This bugout knife brought me here and now i am hooked to this channel....

  • @fingerboarding2093
    @fingerboarding20933 жыл бұрын

    I returned my bugout after hearing stories of the spring breaking. Hoping for a speedy spring shipment!

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @srfozzie8199
    @srfozzie81993 жыл бұрын

    I had this problem with my Benchmade Mini Freek. I just went to my local art and craft store and bought spring wire and made one myself. It takes a little bit of patience and a few pairs of pliers, but it seems to hold up rather well as I haven't had an issue since. But I also do not daily carry it anymore. Best of luck

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MrGerardGallegos
    @MrGerardGallegos3 жыл бұрын

    That sucks man, I've had zero issues with mine, I have both the basic black one and one with flytanium scales that I bought this year at bladeshow and like you, I fidget with them all the time I'm at home lol and open packages, along with some clothes tags. Hope you can get the omega springs replaced soon!

  • @jimyocum9556
    @jimyocum95563 жыл бұрын

    Mine did the same Farmer..I got replacement ones on Amazon (12.00) that are a little stiffer in a good way and look stronger as well.. they've outlasted the factory ones so far and I fidget alot and cut a little

  • @Mgizler1
    @Mgizler13 жыл бұрын

    I had a bugout that I carried for about 8 months and never had an issue. Honestly.. I've never had a spring break on any Benchmade that I have ever owned. I currently carry a griptilian and so far so good. But..........this is the main reason why I got rid of all my other Benchmades in the past. I couldn't 100% rely on them. I still don't feel completely confident in my griptilian, and it all boils down to the omega springs. But .. I always carry a backup knife. Usually a Vic hunstman. Keep us updated on the spring situation. I bought some from Etsy. Hell, I would be willing to send them to you.

  • @IHatchetJack
    @IHatchetJack2 жыл бұрын

    Same boat. I love Benchmade but absolutely hate the axis lock. Springs break all the time and, until recently, there were no aftermarket springs available. I ditched folders for three years because of this issue and went with small fixed blade instead. I'm moving back to folders now for fun and am getting a Spyderco Shaman mostly because of your videos. Hah. Hope all is well in Norge, man!

  • @rommelthedesertfox3089

    @rommelthedesertfox3089

    Жыл бұрын

    Axis lock is one of the strongest and best locks on the market

  • @KrlDngr
    @KrlDngr3 жыл бұрын

    New favorite channel 🤘

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome, Karl!

  • @SodaPopCurtis808
    @SodaPopCurtis8083 жыл бұрын

    Your production value is very good. Subscribed….

  • @bingostar9207
    @bingostar92073 жыл бұрын

    That para 3 is built like a tank! Bug out is a cool blade shape but can’t bring myself to pay so much for what feels like a cheaply built knife. This reinforces my thought... Thanks for sharing.

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rob!

  • @SkunkPunch73
    @SkunkPunch733 жыл бұрын

    I feel so gutted for you my friend, they should already come with a spear set of omega springs in the box for the money they charge. But this is just a typical example of a knife loving person’s problem when companies don’t give proper support for every country. Hopefully you get your replacement faster than you got the knife 😘👍

  • @spicey9951
    @spicey99513 жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened to my Nakamura 484-1, I'm in Canada and didn't want to ship my knife to benchmade so I got some omega springs from etsy. They work like a charm!

  • @jsimpson4
    @jsimpson43 жыл бұрын

    That stinks for you. Hopefully you get your omega springs quickly and are back up and running soon. Stay safe!

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, man!

  • @outahismind
    @outahismind3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry you had this issue with the bugout. The Springs are sometimes known to break. Benchmade should replace them for you if they ship that far. I absolutely love the knife and sounds like you do as well. If you want to look for a third party selling the springs they are called Omega Springs. This might help find some faster.

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Josh!

  • @joeydoesthings4955
    @joeydoesthings49552 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking forward to your repair video! I’m gonna stick with Spyderco. I have the Delica 4 and the Pacific Salt 2. I want a Para 3 Lightweight.

  • @browneye50BMG
    @browneye50BMG3 жыл бұрын

    “Lets call it the Bugout and have a bespoke piece of piano wire be a single point of failure.” -Benchmade

  • @snorman1951

    @snorman1951

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a bit of r&d could have prevented that. But what can you expect from America's premier knife maker? That stuff costs money. Meanwhile my cheap China knives keep on going.

  • @code_6

    @code_6

    Жыл бұрын

    There seems to be a lot of brand equity in Benchmade products.

  • @matthewhamilton1833
    @matthewhamilton1833 Жыл бұрын

    I gotta say, people that include fidgeting as part of reviewing a knife make me ignore most of what they say. Knives are tools not toys. With that said I appreciate you showing the bugout's weak point. I hope you recover from you fidget addiction.

  • @Will-W
    @Will-W3 жыл бұрын

    ok, so disclaimer, I'm a spyderco fanboy, that said, i love my M4/aluminum tanto bailout. It's seen about as much use as your bugout did in the video, it usually goes in my pocket when I go into town (going into town is a monthly thing vs at home it's a PM2 or Shaman depending on what I'm doing in the yard. But even though I have the bailout in my pocket, I keep an old crkt m16-01kz, a Kershaw Launch 9, streamlight and CR123a batteries in a sunglasses case, and Spyderco Manix in my man-purse/backpack. And in the car there are a couple fixed blades and a Ka-Bar LDK in my wallet, and a gerber keychain knife (zip blade) on my keys, and you know I think I'm realizing I might have a problem...

  • @rommelthedesertfox3089

    @rommelthedesertfox3089

    Жыл бұрын

    940 is better

  • @Chaosgoat
    @Chaosgoat3 жыл бұрын

    Para 3 lightweight is the BEST!

  • @richlabombard6780

    @richlabombard6780

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got that right!

  • @dlife7427

    @dlife7427

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a damn good one. That's for sure.

  • @appalachiangunman9589

    @appalachiangunman9589

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to check that out, I have the Manix 2 lightweight and even with athletic shorts on you can’t tell it’s clipped in your pocket sometimes, and I think the Para 3 lightweight is even lighter.

  • @jeremysuggs8345

    @jeremysuggs8345

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can't find a whole lot wrong with that statement. It is an excellent super sharp slicy wonderful everyday carry and it comes in a lot of varieties 👍😎🤘

  • @lcm7541
    @lcm7541 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry you had that issue! I’ve had mine for a few years of hard use and I’d like to send it in for a tune up but haven’t gotten around to it yet.

  • @SKPhoto816
    @SKPhoto8163 жыл бұрын

    As a similarly large human I suggest you invest in a good fixed blade knife. It may not be fidgetable but they are much more reliable and lower maintenance. My latest has been a White River Knives Backpacker Pro, I’m floored with it and it’s nice to not worry about it doing it’s job

  • @lourieholl

    @lourieholl

    3 жыл бұрын

    As a similarly large human I have to add that I also reached this conclusion but the restrained fidgeting ability of a fixed blade necessitated me to start flipping and spinning the fixed blade knife which resulted in more than a few deep cuts and also one hole in the centre of my palm.

  • @SKPhoto816

    @SKPhoto816

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lourieholl that is the danger of fixed blades. I too have super glued my cuts shut and even pierced the top of my foot when I dropped one. The trade off in reliability is still worth it for me

  • @JamesJones-yt8df
    @JamesJones-yt8df3 жыл бұрын

    My945 just broke a AXIS lock spring... it was only couple months old.. THANKS FOR SHARING.

  • @super_sigma_
    @super_sigma_ Жыл бұрын

    Fidgeting Redrawal Syndrome has struck me recently. Good to hear you had that looked at asap!

  • @cueball981
    @cueball9813 жыл бұрын

    When the knife bug bites...it bites hard! Got into collecting about 5 months ago and now addicted! LOL!

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, it got me hard!!

  • @J85909266
    @J859092663 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure it has already been said in the comments many times, but Omega springs can randomly fail at any time. That is the reason I no longer buy knives with this lock type. It happened to me on a BM I owned decades ago, very soon after I bought it. It's a super fun lock to play with, though.

  • @jd4edc
    @jd4edc3 жыл бұрын

    Man this happened to mine after 2 months. I ordered a replacement set off Amazon that claims to be stronger and picked a back up set just in case. I’ll do updates every 3 months in case you want to see how those are doing. Good luck.

  • @greengeep

    @greengeep

    2 жыл бұрын

    Update us.

  • @jd4edc

    @jd4edc

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@greengeep they are still going strong and have not failed. Feel free to sub, I’m planning a long term update video on this one here soon. 👍

  • @kevinlin7674
    @kevinlin76743 жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened to me during my highschool graduation trip. Had a mini hk axis and the omega spring broke during the first night of the trip. Luckily I had a backup tenacious as well. Never left home without a second knife starting from that day.

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Word!

  • @logan.1390
    @logan.13903 жыл бұрын

    If you go to a local arts and craft store, you’ll be able to buy some memory wire. Buy some memory wire with a similar thickness to the broken omega spring. Take out then omega spring that is still intact as a template and all you’ll have to do is bend the memory wire to the same shape (or close enough) and cut it to length and you’ve got unlimited omega springs for under $5. Ive done it with my 940’s broken spring and now I just make them as I need 👍🏻

  • @jimsheppard910
    @jimsheppard9103 жыл бұрын

    I have one big and one small Griptilion and I really like them but they stay in my case most tes because of those springs. Different knife makers are now making the same action on their knives but with heartier springs ( SOG ). So don't give up on that kind of action. From 🇨🇦...stay safe and sharp.

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jim!

  • @LarsRibe
    @LarsRibe3 жыл бұрын

    The horror..the horror. A friend of mine has that knife. I liked it on KZread, but really don't like it in hand. I have the rather cheap Spyderco Tenacius right now and like it way more than I thought I would! BUT I am interested in trying out that locking mechanism - S.O.G. has their own version and it looks like the right thing for me. The new Flash for instance! I hope you have a nice holiday in spite of your mishap with the Bogout.

  • @ftlaud911
    @ftlaud9113 жыл бұрын

    That sucks man!! Never owned a BM for that reason. Went with Para 3 instead. Love it and bought multiple variants now to test different steels. Just don't pry with any of them or tips will break. Your YT video part was hilarious and true.

  • @robinpohl2702

    @robinpohl2702

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exact Same but for the pm2, awesome knives

  • @spydiho

    @spydiho

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the bugout and several para3s , para3 is my first choice , I always carry it, when I carry my bugout I still have my p3 in my pocket also, want be caught without it.

  • @33barranch
    @33barranch3 жыл бұрын

    Still love and carry Benchmade knives but I've probably replaced a half dozen Omega Springs (I have a Griptilian, mini grip, bugout, mini freek).

  • @languaj
    @languaj2 жыл бұрын

    your videos are awesome

  • @CertifiedSunset
    @CertifiedSunset3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what he would think of the Ritter Hogue mk1 g2? Same locking system with way better spings and it actually fits in your hand. The Bugout is too small for my hands too.

  • @redastrachan8978
    @redastrachan89783 жыл бұрын

    Heard about some spring issues, and opted for boring, but sturdy Cold Steel.

  • @chriswolf7169
    @chriswolf71693 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂your content is awsome brother ✌🤜💯🤛next time gots ta bring the shaman wootwoot haha hava good one brother U Da Man 👊

  • @thinktwice8860
    @thinktwice88602 жыл бұрын

    Hey farmer! Greetings from Georgia, US! Your videos are great! Love my new Bugout (G10) and Freek. But understand that this doesn’t help you when your Omega spring breaks. Did you ever get your replacement springs, and if so, how long did it take to receive them? Happy fidgeting!

  • @brandonm6117
    @brandonm61173 жыл бұрын

    I laughed when you said "I should have brought 7" lol

  • @DouglasRosser
    @DouglasRosser3 жыл бұрын

    Buy a Ganzo knife from AliExpress that uses a similar mechanism. You can steal the wire-spring (called an Omega spring I think) from the Ganzo to fix your Benchmade. Might come in faster than a replacement directly from Benchmade. I don't understand why they don't include **several** extra springs with each new knife...

  • @tg94702

    @tg94702

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because Benchmade would rather you send the knife in and wait several weeks forcing you to buy a second knife because you can't live without one of their knives in your pocket.

  • @snorman1951

    @snorman1951

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would suggest skipping step one(buying the Benchmade) and go right to step two. Buy the Ganzo. Save big bucks. Use it forever or until you lose it and buy another. The price penalty for buying American made knives is just ridiculous. China makes really good knives too. I would greatly prefer to buy American made knives, but they have priced themselves out of the market for the most part.

  • @TacticalNorwegian
    @TacticalNorwegian3 жыл бұрын

    I got really excited there for a second when you said BladeHQ was shipping to Norway... Panduro might have some wire that will do the job.

  • @BadSensation
    @BadSensation3 жыл бұрын

    Cold Steel American Lawman - not as fidgety (that being said - I still fidget with it like there's not tomorrow, works super well) but that lock will basically never let you down.

  • @MethodOverRide

    @MethodOverRide

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right, for use around a farm or hard use in general I want the strongest lock available. If you want a toy then you can't be disappointed when it breaks as all toys do.

  • @_Nathan-

    @_Nathan-

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. What a fantastic knife

  • @CertifiedSunset
    @CertifiedSunset3 жыл бұрын

    I suggest getting a whole little baggie of omega springs just in case, they are so cheap not to have a ton as backup.

  • @WheatCitySole
    @WheatCitySole2 жыл бұрын

    3 omega springs broken in the last month. I was so confident it wasn’t a common enough issue to fret about it but here we are.

  • @knifeaddict1014
    @knifeaddict10143 жыл бұрын

    That part is called the omega spring you pretty much have to send the knife in to Benchmade! Good luck with that because the time it will take them to fix that lol…….you can find the omega spring on eBay if you wanna replace it your self, which is pretty simple!

  • @choimeca

    @choimeca

    3 жыл бұрын

    Usually they send it to you. I´m from germany and received it via mail.

  • @knifeaddict1014

    @knifeaddict1014

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@choimeca last time I called about one they told me I had to send it in!

  • @choimeca

    @choimeca

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@knifeaddict1014 🤔 maybe im a Lucky guy.

  • @buckshot1955

    @buckshot1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    They sell them on Etsy too.

  • @GG-ml3vr

    @GG-ml3vr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very easy to replace the spring if you have a new one

  • @biggusd534
    @biggusd5343 жыл бұрын

    Ffffffff, I feel you! If mine broke during vacation I would pissed af,,, Benchmades are supposed to have lifetime warranty, maybe contact them directly? Hope your vacations are still okayish, enjoy the time of your farm. Be well, greetings from Portugal!!

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, vacation is good!

  • @thepugilist4379
    @thepugilist43797 ай бұрын

    The “Super” Freek is the only BM I’ve had that has never broken on me(that has the axis lock). And, oddly enough, it is also my oldest Benchmade and by far my most carried/hardest used. I’m guessing thicker springs or a different supplier…Thanks for the video…

  • @holtonbower5626
    @holtonbower56263 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about your new knife , but maybe it could be a good excuse to get another knife 😁 maybe you could even find a good locally made one , good luck 🍀 hope things work out for you

  • @Felix0770
    @Felix07703 жыл бұрын

    Had both my omega springs snap on my all black bugout 2 weeks ago. I feel like there is a manufacture issue. Recently bought an Osbourne mini and its lasting longer. You have a lifetime warranty, use it.

  • @JACKBLACKTOSE
    @JACKBLACKTOSE3 жыл бұрын

    Spyderco Native 5 Salt is still my go-to!

  • @lt6077
    @lt60778 ай бұрын

    Mine went out fast too. I got wolf springs they are definitely higher quality there’s a little more resistance but you get used to it pretty quick.

  • @MPerry-ox9qb
    @MPerry-ox9qb7 ай бұрын

    I’ve had numerous Benchmades over the years. Never had one go out. Not saying one won’t, but they’re not as fragile as people say in my experience. I think the problem is with people pulling back on the omega springs on one side only. You need to pull back on both sides of the Omega springs at the same time. If not you can expect problems.

  • @ronbisti4352
    @ronbisti43523 жыл бұрын

    You confirmed my suspicion that those springs are garbage

  • @nightfury8440

    @nightfury8440

    3 жыл бұрын

    They can be. Benchmade QC can be mehhh. That being said my Grip has been going strong for years and it's never broken its spring.

  • @russtibbs9216
    @russtibbs92163 жыл бұрын

    Exactly why I will not carry a benchmade. I have had 3 break after using them for less than a month. No more axis locks for me.

  • @davidwilson5405
    @davidwilson54053 жыл бұрын

    Spyderco Siren...absolutely corrosion proof and very strong.

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have one!

  • @sixfootseven
    @sixfootseven3 жыл бұрын

    I believe since you're outside the US benchmade will ship you new omega springs, if not there's some Etsy sellers who sell them but I'm not sure if they ship to Norway. Some people also have tutorials on KZread on how to make them with guitar wire

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Guitar wire would be cool!

  • @SaltineChips

    @SaltineChips

    3 жыл бұрын

    I grabbed a pack of 20 for $8 off of eBay before

  • @k9teamzagrebskolazapse149

    @k9teamzagrebskolazapse149

    2 жыл бұрын

    They will shipped in EU im from Croatia and I bought 940 Osborn and I realy like that knife . And in first 3 month one spring brake and I sent mail to Banchmade and they sent mee a spare Omega spring. And I had it 7 days and one omega spring just broke. So I order feu . But that is not answer.

  • @hughclarke8634
    @hughclarke86343 жыл бұрын

    My omega springs broke once, do I sent it into benchmade to be replaced. When my friends knife broke he got the etsy ones. The etsy replacements seem to be much more consistent and a little stiffer. Ultimately though I sold my benchmade knives🤣 I have an elmax PM2 that I love.

  • @lekev019
    @lekev0193 жыл бұрын

    what a cliffhanger ! hope you ca fix it ! Next time you'll take the spyderco 😉

  • @shirtjack2866
    @shirtjack28662 жыл бұрын

    I will admit that if I was really bugging out, or going to war, I would probably take a pm2 instead of any omega lock knife, BUT when I show my collection to my friends, everyone loves the bugout. People who have zero knowledge of knives beyond the cuttyness just seem to love the blade shape and the feel (g10 and ti... The grivory usually gets the tap test.. what dis?). I carry a bugout to work (construction) most days, when I have pro techs microtechs spydercos, hogues, quiet carrys, we knives, giant mice, trm's and a bunch of budget options. Bugout is a winner, but you have to budget for scales. This puts a new one with titanium scales on the under $200 club, even with extra springs. Android yes, I have extra omega springs, though I have yet to need one since my first *used* mini griptillian found in a field in a park in VT in 2005 (not a denial, just the facts). Easy to carry, lightweight and handsome. I have 4 of em.

  • @Wanucho
    @Wanucho3 жыл бұрын

    When it comes to lock strength and reliability, i trust my Cold Steel Recon 1 and Mini Recon 1 as my reservist and civilian carry.

  • @rommelthedesertfox3089

    @rommelthedesertfox3089

    Жыл бұрын

    Axis lock is stronger

  • @techfrank2431

    @techfrank2431

    11 ай бұрын

    ​​​@@rommelthedesertfox3089it's not even close to the tri-ad lock strength

  • @rommelthedesertfox3089

    @rommelthedesertfox3089

    11 ай бұрын

    @@techfrank2431 yea it’s stronger than the triad lock

  • @techfrank2431

    @techfrank2431

    11 ай бұрын

    @@rommelthedesertfox3089 I can't tell if you're joking or you lack knowledge when it comes to locking mechanism strength knives

  • @Mgizler1

    @Mgizler1

    3 ай бұрын

    @@rommelthedesertfox3089definitely not stronger

  • @izayus11
    @izayus113 жыл бұрын

    I only personally know 2 people who have bought a (mini) bugout. Both had this same issue. Interestingly, I have never heard of a minigrip having this problem.

  • @RockyMountainBlades
    @RockyMountainBlades3 жыл бұрын

    I order spare/replacement omega Springs off of eBay, and they are 100% better quality than BMs factory ones, stronger and more durable, also makes for a better detent. Usually $5-$10 shipped depending on who you get em from. I can replace Springs in about 15 minutes tops

  • @waterwoodguitars6871
    @waterwoodguitars68713 жыл бұрын

    Definitely get some aftermarket omega springs off of Etsy. My stock springs lasted maybe a month? I was shocked they failed that quick. The new springs are much better!

  • @Aunt1eSlayr

    @Aunt1eSlayr

    3 жыл бұрын

    As someone who’s had lots of benchmades. How do people break their springs!?

  • @waterwoodguitars6871

    @waterwoodguitars6871

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Aunt1eSlayr believe me when I say I was surprised too! I wasn’t beating the shit out of it or anything crazy, it’s a bugout. Couldn’t tell ya, but it happened and I’m digging my new aftermarket springs. It was technically only 1 spring that broke, but replaced them both.

  • @ambulldog111
    @ambulldog1112 жыл бұрын

    I personally have never broken and Omega spring but I often take one of Omega Springs out so I can pull the access bar back with just my thumb.. that is my next question isn't there to Omega Springs in their you broke both of them?

  • @BossinDawson253
    @BossinDawson2533 жыл бұрын

    Maaaaaan that stinks! Benchmade should be able to take care of you hopefully! I love my Benchmade Bailout, would recommend!

  • @Gramkan
    @Gramkan3 жыл бұрын

    Had omega springs break twice on me in the past, I’ll never buy an axis lock again except for the coil spring variant

  • @Will-W

    @Will-W

    3 жыл бұрын

    spyderco manix ftw :)

  • @ambulldog111
    @ambulldog1112 жыл бұрын

    I will send you an Omega spring free of charge, because of the Hat you are wearing.. GO GIANTS!!!

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    2 жыл бұрын

    It smells like some october baseball this year!!

  • @socmonki
    @socmonki3 жыл бұрын

    Seems like the Bugout has a problem with the omega springs breaking all the time. I have 12 Benchmades, and no spring breakages, and I fidget constantly! In the end though, carry 2. Shaman, and an Adamas...go big or go home! HAHA!

  • @LenRamSa
    @LenRamSa3 жыл бұрын

    I know it's not a common occurrence, but failures like this make me question the axis lock reliability. For EDC is not a big deal, but if you depend on your knife for work or while being out in the woods, this is definitely worrisome.

  • @TheMasonator777

    @TheMasonator777

    3 жыл бұрын

    I imagine it’s the unsupported flexible plastic scales, not the lock. I don’t see it failing in aluminum, steel, or titanium.

  • @LenRamSa

    @LenRamSa

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMasonator777 the omega springs are installed in the locking mechanism, which is all metal. They don't engage the plastic handle, as seen on the knife close up towards the end.

  • @jeremysuggs8345

    @jeremysuggs8345

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure failures like this with the omega spring are common occurrence

  • @CallMeDave2

    @CallMeDave2

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you’re going to depend on a knife, carry a full-tang fixed blade with Micarta handles.

  • @blades4edc
    @blades4edc10 ай бұрын

    We would be interested in a test over a certain period of time with a Spyderco budget knife. Here perhaps with the Spyderco Delica 4 Wharncliff model with serrated edge👍🏼

  • @Aurelius_01
    @Aurelius_013 жыл бұрын

    The axis lock need to be manipulate by the two side at once. It may help to prolonge the life of the omega spring. Personally I never broke one and I mostly carry a bugout for the past 3 years at least (since the green one came out in fact).

  • @DEATHxNVK3

    @DEATHxNVK3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same. I have multiple Benchmade knifes and have never had an issue with the springs. Have had them for years. Of the issues that Benchmade have had I've only really saw the spring problems. The rest of the people complaining about Benchmade I feel like couldn't afford it or were never going to buy a knife that expensive anyway. With that they really have no knowledge on the subject and shouldn't be bashing the brand because they haven't used it.

  • @rommelthedesertfox3089

    @rommelthedesertfox3089

    Жыл бұрын

    U don’t need to use both sides at once

  • @a.ovation2086

    @a.ovation2086

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rommelthedesertfox3089 To close it you absolutely should to increase the life of the springs smart ass.

  • @rommelthedesertfox3089

    @rommelthedesertfox3089

    Жыл бұрын

    @@a.ovation2086 relax don’t get ur panties in a bunch

  • @MicahsRants
    @MicahsRants2 жыл бұрын

    Great content brotha 🤙🏽 what’s the update on getting your bugout fixed?

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, man! I recieved the omega springs, but haven´t gotten around to fix it yet. I will, though!

  • @DuCuirDesLames
    @DuCuirDesLames3 жыл бұрын

    Hello :) you can found some omega spring for regular or small Benchmade on Etsy, stronger than Benchmade ones indeed ;) Thanks for your video

  • @BrentonCarr
    @BrentonCarr3 жыл бұрын

    I think it's funny they felt the need to make a mini version of this. They should have made an XL instead.

  • @mungo75
    @mungo753 жыл бұрын

    Absolute night E, sorry to hear about this. Conversely, my bugout was secondhand from a knife forum in the UK a couple of years ago and I fidget with it constantly and fingers crossed no problems so far. Maybe try the stronger springs from Etsy someone mentioned?

  • @mungo75

    @mungo75

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Cloud From the Oxford English Dictionary: Conversely /ˈkɒnvəːsli,kənˈvəːsli/ Adverb Adverb: conversely Iintroducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to. "We're not going to have enough onions to last the year, while courgettes, conversely, are in a major surplus"

  • @mungo75

    @mungo75

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Cloud Also, ironically for someone who's rather pedantically trying to embarrass someone in a KZread comments section, your sentence is grammatically incorrect.

  • @pablopicasso4686
    @pablopicasso46862 жыл бұрын

    Axis lock is the easiest lock to repair. You can put stick into axis lock hole and still use the knife.

  • @olopezzamora83
    @olopezzamora832 жыл бұрын

    it didn't came with another omega spring in the package?

  • @code_6
    @code_6 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the Omega springs is definitely an Achilles Heel for Benchmade. Omega spring is made from 304 steel. 316 is better in my opinion. That said, it's rare that an Omega spring will fail due to snapping.

  • @HenryPipes
    @HenryPipes3 жыл бұрын

    Look into the Hogue RSKMK1. It is designed by Doug Ritter who designed the Benchmade griptillian. This knife has stronger springs than the bugout and it is a little bit bigger about the size of the Shaman.

  • @FarmerE

    @FarmerE

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Joshua!