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I made an M4 with jade G10 Griptilian in the custom shop. Yes it was pricy, but it’s amazing. It only took a week, week and a half tops to get it too. I have beat the crap out of it since I got it and I love it. You won’t regret it. Do it!
Can't really go wrong with either. I just recently got some custom Deathgrip scales for my Grip in burlap micarta/orange G10 and it totally changes the feel of the knife. Yeah, you will pay more for a customized Grip over a Super Freek but having a customized knife is worth a little extra IMO. Good comparison.
I own a m390 griptillian with the carbon fiber scales, my favorite knife hands down, also own a valet in m390 and the old school griptillian. I've carried spiderco, fox, kabar, and higher end buck knives (s30v) I always come back to my benchmade
I would say Griptilian! Like the blade shape look on the super freak but functionally it wouldn’t be as useful or easy to sharpen. Also love the super freak handle colors. Agreed a grey coated blade would be nice. But Griptilian has more customizable options, and more utilitarian blade shapes. And just comes in way more options. Funny, thumb studs never got in my way. Also who’s cutting all this cardboard all knife reviewers are talking about. Blade distance from hand means nothing to me. If your precision cutting I would hold the blade itself from the top like a chefs or pairing knife. That is why I find choils kinda silly waste of space that things just get caught on. Awkward to hold when used for precision cuts as well. Had two omega spring break but usually takes 5 years or so. But I know people who have had them way longer with no problems. Also the handle material thing. Everyone seems to hate plastic handles on both Benchmade and Spyderco, but love g10, micarta and Carbon fiber. All are fibers set in plastic resin. So why pay more for a different plastic? Esthetics maybe? Grip never had a problem. I would say weight but I’ve never had a pocket knife that was too heavy. Never worried about weight like most. Maybe you need to wear pants that fit or get a belt jk lol. Another thing is I never got a Benchmade that has bad factory edge or not centered correctly. I’m on #6 not a whole lot but I see those complains a lot. That’s my 2 cents
new to the knife world. just got my 4th Benchmade knife the "Super" Freek! can you make or suggest a video on how to properly care for a knife with M4. Also own a Presidio, Barrage and Meditator
Metal complex , what slimline tactical pen do you recommend? For a small female with smaller hands? ( preferably with inexpensive an easy to find ink cartridges.)
Would you prefer the standard freek over the standard grip? Especially in terms of the handle scales. While the freek is made of that versaflex material, it has way shorter liners compared to the grip. Which handle scale do you think is more sturdy and less likely to flex more?
I love my super freek, but I was so disappointed with the edge grind. I expect a $190 knife to come at least as sharp as a $20 ganzo. I've bought 2 benchmades and both hade edges that needed sharpening in order to be useable.
The Mini Freek is one of my favorite knives, and I'd really like to have the Super Freek. But tbh I'd probably never carry it, not just because of it's size but mainly because it looks like a fancy murderweapon😯 I wish they'd make it with some natural-looking Micarta scales and a stonewashed or satin finish on the blade😑
For me, I was a bit surprised by how short that internal “chassis” is in the freak vs the Griptilian… once you get under the hood it’s quite obvious… my limited understanding would lead me to believe the grip is a bit more strong overall…
I just started watching and can say emphatically, the super freek! For me it's not only Benchmade's best but is one of the best edc knives period. Now on to the video...👍
All black with metallic green accents .. I’d be all in . Unless it was over 300. I’m not quite there and I’m pretty good at ignoring impulse itches.😂 I finally pulled the trigger on a spyderco Manix 2 .( waiting on it in the mail.)
You know, they need to make a Grip with g10 but still s30v and kinda split the price difference between the frn one and the 20cv one. I don't mind s30v at all, but the standard grip's grip feels cheap for a knife over 100 bucks.
I recently went to Benchmade’s factory store to compare them. I settled for the Griptilian in CPM 20CV as I need stainless steel on my blade. I also got the thumb hole instead of the thumb stud so I don’t have the stud getting in the way of my cuts like you discussed. If the Superfreek was given extra options in the custom shop, it would have been the winner. Not yet though. Grip is still king.
I had a Super Freek but I let it go because of the negative press surrounding the axis lock. Was that a mistake? I wish they would build every axis lock like the one in the Anthem. I also saw a video in which the knife had to be sharpened many, many times before the edge performed like true M4. I almost love this knife.
i just purchased a super freak and am waiting for it for arrive. Just an fyi for anyone considering one, if your an REI member they are giving 20% off any one purchase until 4/6. You can get the super freek for $155. Hope i'm not breaking any rules for posting this?(I'm just a consumer, no affiliation)
Logically the Superfreek wins, but my brain tells me I'd pick the Custom Shop Griptilian with CPM M4, deep carry BugOut style clip and G10 scales, everything in black. BM quotes $230 for it and I'd be happy to pay that for a knife that came from their factory that way, I'd carry that everyday 😊
I have the Griptilian in desert with black blade, I picked it up for $110 at Gibson’s Weatherford TX with my mil discount... I want so bad that Super Freek
Yup, super freek IS better. Same edge retention, but tough, handle being just a tab longer gives a substantial grip area... The griptilian is dead, long live the Super Freek! Now, if they'd make a freek with the sheepsfoot and opening hole....
@@9716-i7f yet, we're allowed to carry any length blade in the open. For me, 3.5" is the perfect size for a folder. Anything larger, I carry a fixed blade. I sometimes carry my bayonet and no one even notices.
Benchmade will fix and sharpen you knife even if it gets sent to them in a box as a bunch of screws, scales, and springs They really dgaf sometimes 🤧 That's only part of why I love them. They also make pretty good stuff most of the time.
I have a nice knife thats a fixed blade but bought my first nicer pocket knife got the min i wanna start carrying so many thinks that a pocket knife is good for
The Griptilian was $205 delivered, I ordered it with the bugout clip but it gave it a bad hotspot so I traded it out for the deep carry. Those two look great together, I have to grab the super freek now for sure. Thanks man
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I made an M4 with jade G10 Griptilian in the custom shop. Yes it was pricy, but it’s amazing. It only took a week, week and a half tops to get it too. I have beat the crap out of it since I got it and I love it. You won’t regret it. Do it!
Can't really go wrong with either. I just recently got some custom Deathgrip scales for my Grip in burlap micarta/orange G10 and it totally changes the feel of the knife. Yeah, you will pay more for a customized Grip over a Super Freek but having a customized knife is worth a little extra IMO. Good comparison.
I own a m390 griptillian with the carbon fiber scales, my favorite knife hands down, also own a valet in m390 and the old school griptillian. I've carried spiderco, fox, kabar, and higher end buck knives (s30v) I always come back to my benchmade
I would say Griptilian! Like the blade shape look on the super freak but functionally it wouldn’t be as useful or easy to sharpen. Also love the super freak handle colors. Agreed a grey coated blade would be nice. But Griptilian has more customizable options, and more utilitarian blade shapes. And just comes in way more options.
Funny, thumb studs never got in my way. Also who’s cutting all this cardboard all knife reviewers are talking about. Blade distance from hand means nothing to me. If your precision cutting I would hold the blade itself from the top like a chefs or pairing knife. That is why I find choils kinda silly waste of space that things just get caught on. Awkward to hold when used for precision cuts as well.
Had two omega spring break but usually takes 5 years or so. But I know people who have had them way longer with no problems.
Also the handle material thing. Everyone seems to hate plastic handles on both Benchmade and Spyderco, but love g10, micarta and Carbon fiber. All are fibers set in plastic resin. So why pay more for a different plastic? Esthetics maybe? Grip never had a problem. I would say weight but I’ve never had a pocket knife that was too heavy. Never worried about weight like most. Maybe you need to wear pants that fit or get a belt jk lol.
Another thing is I never got a Benchmade that has bad factory edge or not centered correctly. I’m on #6 not a whole lot but I see those complains a lot. That’s my 2 cents
I have both and they are both keepers. The SF seems slightly better built for the long haul, but both will do anything I need them to.
new to the knife world. just got my 4th Benchmade knife the "Super" Freek! can you make or suggest a video on how to properly care for a knife with M4. Also own a Presidio, Barrage and Meditator
Metal complex , what slimline tactical pen do you recommend? For a small female with smaller hands? ( preferably with inexpensive an easy to find ink cartridges.)
Would you prefer the standard freek over the standard grip? Especially in terms of the handle scales. While the freek is made of that versaflex material, it has way shorter liners compared to the grip. Which handle scale do you think is more sturdy and less likely to flex more?
I love my super freek, but I was so disappointed with the edge grind. I expect a $190 knife to come at least as sharp as a $20 ganzo. I've bought 2 benchmades and both hade edges that needed sharpening in order to be useable.
Same, very lackluster edge
The Mini Freek is one of my favorite knives, and I'd really like to have the Super Freek. But tbh I'd probably never carry it, not just because of it's size but mainly because it looks like a fancy murderweapon😯 I wish they'd make it with some natural-looking Micarta scales and a stonewashed or satin finish on the blade😑
For me, I was a bit surprised by how short that internal “chassis” is in the freak vs the Griptilian… once you get under the hood it’s quite obvious… my limited understanding would lead me to believe the grip is a bit more strong overall…
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I just started watching and can say emphatically, the super freek! For me it's not only Benchmade's best but is one of the best edc knives period. Now on to the video...👍
All black with metallic green accents .. I’d be all in . Unless it was over 300. I’m not quite there and I’m pretty good at ignoring impulse itches.😂 I finally pulled the trigger on a spyderco Manix 2 .( waiting on it in the mail.)
You know, they need to make a Grip with g10 but still s30v and kinda split the price difference between the frn one and the 20cv one. I don't mind s30v at all, but the standard grip's grip feels cheap for a knife over 100 bucks.
I recently went to Benchmade’s factory store to compare them. I settled for the Griptilian in CPM 20CV as I need stainless steel on my blade. I also got the thumb hole instead of the thumb stud so I don’t have the stud getting in the way of my cuts like you discussed. If the Superfreek was given extra options in the custom shop, it would have been the winner. Not yet though. Grip is still king.
Just ordered mine with that sweet ass sheep's foot
I had a Super Freek but I let it go because of the negative press surrounding the axis lock. Was that a mistake? I wish they would build every axis lock like the one in the Anthem. I also saw a video in which the knife had to be sharpened many, many times before the edge performed like true M4. I almost love this knife.
I have no issues with mine.
I like to grip with the open back how'd you do that
i just purchased a super freak and am waiting for it for arrive. Just an fyi for anyone considering one, if your an REI member they are giving 20% off any one purchase until 4/6. You can get the super freek for $155. Hope i'm not breaking any rules for posting this?(I'm just a consumer, no affiliation)
I wonder how the Super Freek would compare with the Adamas. The world may never know.
Logically the Superfreek wins, but my brain tells me I'd pick the Custom Shop Griptilian with CPM M4, deep carry BugOut style clip and G10 scales, everything in black. BM quotes $230 for it and I'd be happy to pay that for a knife that came from their factory that way, I'd carry that everyday 😊
Have both, love both for different reasons.
Good review, stay safe people!
Do you have Vince Vaughn do the voice-over?
I have a Super Freak and I love it!! 😍
I have the Griptilian in desert with black blade, I picked it up for $110 at Gibson’s Weatherford TX with my mil discount... I want so bad that Super Freek
Yup, super freek IS better. Same edge retention, but tough, handle being just a tab longer gives a substantial grip area... The griptilian is dead, long live the Super Freek! Now, if they'd make a freek with the sheepsfoot and opening hole....
This might be a stupid question, but where do you sell knives? The people I know aren't really into knives.
Blade HQ is my go to shopping spot. I just got into knives a few months ago and I'm hooked!
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It's a moot point for me. The Freak blade is .10 inch too long in my State.
I cant imagine livin in a state with restrictions like that. Crazy
@@9716-i7f yet, we're allowed to carry any length blade in the open. For me, 3.5" is the perfect size for a folder. Anything larger, I carry a fixed blade. I sometimes carry my bayonet and no one even notices.
@@meangene4038 a bayonet? I would expect nothing less from a mean gene. What kind of bayonet are we talking here?
@@9716-i7f WWII 1943.30 carbine
What state?
Benchmade will fix and sharpen you knife even if it gets sent to them in a box as a bunch of screws, scales, and springs
They really dgaf sometimes 🤧
That's only part of why I love them. They also make pretty good stuff most of the time.
I have a nice knife thats a fixed blade but bought my first nicer pocket knife got the min i wanna start carrying so many thinks that a pocket knife is good for
Grip is a classic that will remain as a favorite.
Freek is a beast.
My choice is the large KW Exclusive Ritter Hogue. Peace, Stiletto :-)
The super freak is a great knife I love mine and it go's to work !
I have the super freek and just bought the Grip in 20cv. So just buy both and you will be happy! 😁
I want to but im too cheap to do that
I don't understand why the mini freak cost so much more than the super freak
S90v steel and carbon fiber
a better comparison would be with the hogue doug ritter
I did that one too
I own the 551 Griptilian but still want the FREEK in a bad way. 😎
I think i'm gonna go with the griptilian cause i'm on a $100 budget.
The Griptilian was $205 delivered, I ordered it with the bugout clip but it gave it a bad hotspot so I traded it out for the deep carry. Those two look great together, I have to grab the super freek now for sure. Thanks man
Love the Super Freek
Hi from 2024
I completely forgot Kansas was a state. How is it???
The super freak is better looking than the griptilian, but I do like the frn griptilian because I don't feal bad when I use it for work