The biggest complaint I hear about this knife is due to its light weight, and that's the very reason I purchased it. In the category of a feather weight knife, none compares.

I love mine, carry it every day.

Picked on of these up for 245 yesterday at KYgunco. I love it so far

My blade doesn’t wiggle like that.

I agree this is so much easier to open when I hand this to other people.

I just bought that same knife a couple days ago. I have fired it about 200 times since then, and mine doesn't have nearly that amount of blade play. I'd say at least 50% less. And that's a conservative estimate

I enjoy my lightweight white grivory handled shootout.

I think the most useful OTF blade profile is MTs Spartan, basically two Tantos. If you’re going to carry an OTF it might as well have the most cutting edge length possible… have you checked out the Kershaw Livewire yet?

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

Not yet..they're sold out everywhere 🫣 I should have jumped when I had the opportunity now I'm waiting for round 2🥲

I use mine like a tool every day. Best EDC I’ve ever carried

@Rollshambo

6 күн бұрын

@archerytag my assessment of this knife was based against industry standards, the cost of the knife and of course my opinion given experience handling knives that ive had ..by no means am I saying it isn't a good tool, but I do think that benchmades quality to value ratio has declined with the retirement of the original business owner and I do think that there are better values for your money in the otf world...but that is my opinion, if it was worth it to you and you like it that is all that truly matters! Thanks for dropping by 🙌🍻

I am surprised you have it a 7 on ergos especially with the Mt Everest firing switch. Good review!

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

I was on the edge between 6 and a 7, I went with 7 because the regular grip is pretty decent..that firing button though..it's so bad for ergos maybe I was too lenient🥲

I think the question is, with the Butterfly tax, isn't Benchmade really inviting harsh judgement upon themselves? How about pretending that plastic is a high end handle material? I could go on but you get where I am going with this.

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

They are leaning pretty hard on their fan base right now and also those who bought one and then don't want to think they overpaid..you know you F'd up when microtech is releasing more reasonably priced knives than you in 2023😂

@TopDog8762

Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo Check

@charliebaker1427

Жыл бұрын

i mean its cf infused nylon so its not like its straight g10 but i feel you

@ericcantu3505

7 ай бұрын

Just remember most firearms are also made of plastic, and they seem to be doing just fine.

I think you did a great job with the score for this knife. I personally think this knife should not have a price tag over $225

I beg to differ the CF elite handle is much better than g10.. I have dropped g10 handles and it always chips the g10 but I dropped this knife and my presidio 2 and nothing.. just saying and my shootout has been amazing and that cruwear is absolutely my favorite steel! Razor sharp and easy to sharpen and I have cut so many things an and stays sharp.. it’s my favorite carry by far

The only non-Benchmade pocket knife I own is a Yojimbo, so I feel good about that purchase 😅

So they are basically charging 150 bucks for the cruwear, 10 bucks for the scales, and 140 bucks for the butterfly tax.

@uebe8669

4 ай бұрын

And the butterfly tax comes with a great warranty that has been great with me.

i have the mesa red version with no glass breaker and it seems like my blade play is way less then yours, havn't used it to much tho. with that being said im about to buy a livewire in magnacut.the shootout was appealing to me because the blade actually comes out of the middle lol

@GreymanEDC

5 ай бұрын

I actually just bought the 5370FE version which is the same one he has in the video, and like you, mine doesn't have anywhere near that amount of blade play. Like a lot less! So my guess is it's something Benchmade addressed in the manufacturing process and fixed that issue

@GreymanEDC

5 ай бұрын

Also I have a blue Kershaw Livewire in magnacut and I absolutely love it!! Kerydid an incredible job and for the price, there isn't anything out there that comes close to beating it

I agree. You were actually nice on this one lol. Adamas is the best benchmade ever made though 😂

@Airplanetyson

7 ай бұрын

Phaeton, crooked river, adamas. In that order

FRN, fancy word for plastic!

@thewolfofgod3908

Жыл бұрын

What is wrong with technology fueled plastic? It’s like saying made in China as if that an insult. You should travel to Europe and hear their stereotypes on US quality. 🙄

@charliebaker1427

Жыл бұрын

its carbon fiber isnt of glass in the frn but go off

@Ebbmaster2000

Жыл бұрын

@@charliebaker1427 im sry What?

@Ebbmaster2000

Жыл бұрын

@@thewolfofgod3908 Dude I'm from EU and live in EU but fun fact MY Dream all my 44 years of living I Dream to live and become an American citizen! And I'm going to find a way to do it someday, I want to live in the USA and Die in The USA

@thewolfofgod3908

Жыл бұрын

@@Ebbmaster2000 when you get here, you’ll be dying to go back. America has a great marketing campaign. But you’ll find out.

Out of all otfs would you recommend this knife for a edc

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

At the 300$ pricepoint no but only because I think you can get a much better one for the same price or less...that said if you don't care about the pricetag and that money isn't a factor I think it would be a solid edc choice..

@davidkhodyrev

Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo ok just curious. I’ve had mine for a week and I love it. It just disappears in your pocket and so far it’s a solid knife.

@grandpafrozzie

4 ай бұрын

If you are looking for a featherweight OTF. Nothing compares.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt does knife reviews…Sweet!

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

I've also been told I look like Dwight from The Office🤣

@Matt_DB

Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo 🫣 To your point on Benchmade, their prices are getting ridiculous, already there in some cases, and the materials don’t reflect what the price should be in the case of this knife, IMO. That button is horrendous as well. Hogue and Benchmade could take a lesson from Microtech and Guardian Tactical.

@OreoDave

Жыл бұрын

You gotta do the Kershaw next. Supposedly, it's really good at a good price. 😳

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

@OreoDave the livewire is on my list, but I do feel like it's been reviewed a ton already..we will see!

@cursed_earth_edc

Жыл бұрын

Chevrolet vs. Ford vs. Dodge… Benchmade vs. Spyderco vs. Kershaw… everyone has their favorites. 😆

What's the name of that less expensive otf?

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

Look up the axial shift🤙

I love Benchmade.

Love the shootout. Its better than my ultratech in most ways. Fires hard and blade is awesome with cruwear

I love my CF Elite! Who are you to judge or give any kind of score to benchmade corp. Wit yo tiny little stubby hand and fingers!

@Rollshambo

4 ай бұрын

Just an enthusiast with an opinion..just like you😉 it's OK to disagree even if you don't like my "stubby hand and fingers"

I just purchased the shootout knife yesterday from Tytok the total was $51.95 delivery included. I hope its not a knock off. For the price I paid I'm willing to accept all the small flaws that mentioned and reviewed.

@Rollshambo

3 ай бұрын

First, thank you for watching my content, I aim to entertain by offering my opinion and sometimes offer helpful insightful info that is useful to others. That said, if legitimate benchmade knives could he purchased for 50$ the community would not be in an uproar about benchmades ever rising prices.. so honest question for you, which do you think is more likely, that you found the one legitimate benchmade shootout at a 6th of the regular price..or that you purchased a knockoff?...some people are very happy with knockoffs and you might be as well, that said the knife I reviewed was a legitimate Shootout, so if you purchased a knockoff you did not purchase the knife I reviewed and will not have the same experience regardless since while it was made to look like a benchmade Shootout it is most definitely not the same materials or craftsmanship.. Finally, as far as OTF knives are concerned the Shootout is a decent knife, the issue I have comes from looking at it through the lense of a $300 price tag..If legitimate benchmade shootouts could be had for $50 it would be the best value for an American made OTF in the history of OTF knives.

@David_Odey90

Ай бұрын

Definitely a Knock off

They are just too expensive 🤧

My wife has one, she can fire it better than I can

Gaurdian Tactical for that money is better.

If im going to make a review on any product or tool i think i would talk about what it was built for….cutting right? What a sharpness / edge retention test and ease of sharpening instead of just talking about blade steel like its just some talking point. Otherwise try finding a decent OTF for around 300 bucks and i think you will find its nearly impossible. Btw…axial is the same price and is out of stock. I would place this knife in a category of will I actually use this verses becoming a safe queen. For me the answer is yes i will EDC this and i wont be afraid to abuse and resharpen it. Too many knife reviews today are nothing more that table talks without much evidence or action. Otherwise you seem knowledgeable

@Rollshambo

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching! I wanted to address some of your comments because you took the time to watch and write them..for 1 sharpness and edge retention are hard to test on loaner knives that are used before you get them and unless you get permission from the owner to torture their knives is hard to justify beating up someone elses knife, knife steel is a talking point for those who are enthusiasts and I definitely am so maybe I just fell into that topic because it's something that I care abour(not everyone does), other things that people might care about are things like ergos, deployment and lockup(especially on a knife) my main issue with this shootout was the blade play, I know 99% of otfs have play but this one was the worst I'd felt to date (reviewing knives has given me that context so I feel like I can speak on it) that said what's most important is that you like your knife and if that's the case then nobody's review saying otherwise matters..I do appreciate the discussion and that you watched my video, cheers and have a great day🍻

Grain?

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

Midnight typo😂 fixing now thanks for the heads up

I got mine for $180 it's sharp ,reliable and durable that's all that matters it's a tactical knife so fidget doesn't matter it's a knife ,a tool with a purpose which it is exactly what it's supposed to be I don't see why we add all these extra things to downgrade a product . I have it as well as many other knives and I live it

OTF knives cost a good bit of money to build - you have to CNC the Aluminum and you then have to hardcoat anodize it - Benchmade takes all of that cost out by using cheap plastic - maximizing their profit - such a terrible company in my opinion. Only Benchmade would take $60 of material and sell it for 2-300.

The handle is so bulky. Maybe they have to produce a mini.

Love the knife but it’s overpriced. And for that reason I just can’t buy one.

No, you haven’t been harsh ENOUGH on Benchmade. Newer versions of the Shootout use 💩grivory for the frame scales, and are now ~$350! Meanwhile, Kershaw is rolling out an OTF which is superior to the Shootout in several respects, for ~$230. Benchmade can go eff themselves, so far as I’m concerned. I’m actively DISINTERESTED in their knives. Ymmv

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

The kershaw livewire is one I think I need to take the plunge on. Kershaw is making a bit of a comeback in 2023 and I gotta see what the hype is about too bad they're sold out on all the major retailers will have to wait for the next drop🤙

@BigpoppaKC

Жыл бұрын

you taking it personal..😅

you think you're the lone ranger or something? I don't even own one of those and think that thing is piece of crap! I'd buy 15 lightning OTFs before buying that thing all the soy boys really love it though.

@Rollshambo

Жыл бұрын

The amount of comments I get from benchmade diehard fans on how I must have reviewed the only Shootout with more then terrible blade play...😂 it's all good though..people like what they like, I'm just here with my opinion haha

@CaptDavesSportfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo they probably eat three squares a day with a plastic knife and fork!

@samuelbaldwin2877

Жыл бұрын

Well if you don’t own it, your opinion on it’s quality is irrelevant you’ve never laid hands on it 😂

@CaptDavesSportfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@samuelbaldwin2877 Cut out expensive components, tell people these are great (thru KZread yes men) viewers drink the cool-aid, Benchmade laughs all the way to the bank. Charging outrageous $$ for it. Will this be a Benchmade Osbourne type in 30 years from now? It'll be long forgotten for sure.