That'd what I expect out of cpm s30v steel. Edges last forever compared to 420. I've kept the same crooked river as my edc and it still shaves after a year of no sharpening
what a wonderful review. sealed the deal for me and i bought one right after this video. one other comment, tho...i am very hard of hearing. and i love that you enunciate so much and are so well spoken. truly refreshing not to need the autogenerated subtitles. keep it up! earned a subscriber.
Thank you for taking the time to watch, sub and leave such a nice comment, Eil! I am humbled by your kind words, my friend, and am glad to hear that you enjoy my videos! Keep me posted on how you are liking this knife, my friend! -Dave
@@mattiethesurfer if you're replying to me, I'm very impressed with it. I've put it through hell and it can handle anything I throw at it. The spine is a great touch, great for ferro rod use and batoning. The grind is ideal for what the knife was designed for and I just can't get enough of it. Others have complained about the sheath but I really don't mind it and I personally love the look and feel of it.
HighCarbonSteel Love as of this moment I love the fit and feel! Unfortunately I haven’t gotten a chance to actually put it to use yet. I will soon though!
Great video. After watching it I went out and bought my own 162 and I absolutely love it. You really can’t beat American knives, in my opinion, and Benchmade is one the best knife makers out there.
Just get a mora. I fell for the expensive knife thinking it would be great. So I bought the Tom brown tracker knife by tops. I tried everything to get it to work. It’s crap. Now it just hangs on the wall. Get a mora
After drooling over this knife and fondling them in stores since I first saw one a few years ago, I finally bought one last week at my local BM dealer store! They were having a store wide 20% off sale and it included their outdoor gear, so I jumped at the chance to own it for $152. I've been doing a remodel for a friend and he is paying me very well, so I couldn't pass it up. I'm going out to the local lake for a few days this week and will put it Edge-2-Edge with my Spyderco Bushcraft UK.
You got an excellent deal on a great knife, my friend! Glad to hear the remodel is going well for you! Let me know how the comparison goes between the 2 outstanding knives, Dano! -Dave
After having the BM-162 over the summer going Edge-2-Edge with my Spyderco Bushcraft-UK, I decided that it's a great knife but the ergonomics just weren't as comfortable as my Bc-UK. So after 9 months of heavy use I traded it in one of my facebook knife groups for a Spyderco "Q" and some other gear. It's great for all given tasks, but probably suitable for someone with larger hands (I wear medium sized gloves)! I happened across this video again and decided to let you know.
Good review. Lots of choices of bushcrafter knives out their and I mean a lot. His actions speak louder than words and the knife stands on its own merits. Of all the videos reviews of the BB 162 this was the best. I purchased the BB 162 today and look forward using it on my next outdoor adventure.
I have one. I lost a 162. Promptly replaced it. I’ve tried many times to talk myself into buying a different “bushcraft” style knives but have been unable to find a reason to. It’s a great knife that comes with a great sheath.
Great review of a great knife. It has, by far, the most comfortable of all my knives. That shape with the angles feels like they made it specifically for me. Been using it regularly for a couple of years and have sharpened it only a few times, usually just needs a stropping to bring it back.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Hue! I agree...not only is it very comfortable but it takes very little to bring the edge back to shaving sharp! -Dave
Really can't find a downside to this design. And Dave, you are one of the very few YT hosts who actually does a long term update on gear. They all say they will, but most never do.
Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment, Charles! I feel long term updates on gear is very important, especially because I don't buy gear often, so what I do have gets a lot of hard use. Great to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
A nice gift, that will last a life time, I know it will the way you look after it, I love the easy way you show us your youtube family, the items you find important and of value and use. You are a greatly valued friend. What you call red spacers we call red liners this side of the pond. A great video. Dave UK
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your kind words, Dave! I really appreciate that and it's great to have you here! Actually, I call them red liners, as well...haha. It's Benchmade that calls them 'red vulcanized liners'. -Dave
very pleasant video. thank you for sharing. Just bought a Benchmade 162 Bushcraft knife. I must say, I found the last "dangler" (extender for the belt loop) it extends the knife a little lower, enabling it to stop poking me in the kidney. I appreciated watching your video. p.s. I subscribed.
I like those large holes in the handle. They lend themselves to tying it to a pole to use it as a spear. Not that I would do that, but it's nice to have options. It looks like a real handy knife. Thanks Dave.
Hey Dave - EXCELLENT REVIEW! You demonstrated some nice skills in the testing. I subscribed to your channel. I already have the Benchmade 162, and I'm debating whether or not to get the new BM 163 Bushcrafter. Thanks for your review.
Man I love mine.. I catch myself just holding and admiring it all the time.. I do think it's more of a survival blade than a bushcraft, but as you said, it'a a jack of all trades. I've butchered pigs and deer with it and then a mess of squirrels that evening.. when I washed it off, IT STILL popped the hair off my arm... It's actually a perfect knife ..the handle feels weird at first, then when you use it awhile for different things, it all makes sense. It's a crying shame that Benchmade discontinued it..... I woulf absolutely buy another one when I ran across it.. id like a tan version.. Shane seibert, the designer , makes a custom version too. But it's all the way expensive
This was generously given to me as a gift, but I concur...I would definitely pick up another in a second. Just an excellent and tough knife! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Thank you for watching! Interestingly enough, I thought the handle would be weird but I found it quite comfortable. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
I was waiting for this review on the Benchmade 162 for a while now. I wanted a good full tang knife that would serve me for a 'long' time and the Benchmade 162 always appear on top of the list. Not that i don't like my Mora's but i needed a robust knife. Thank you David for taking the time to make this video. Best regards -Yves : )
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video, Yves! I am happy that I gave you a good look at this knife and I think you would love it! I agree...Mora knives are excellent but sometimes you just want something new or different or more robust! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
Haha..I know what it's like to have items camping out in your cart for a long time! I think you would love this knife! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
I changed the Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 knife carrier, cut myself with the old sheath. It’s a keeper, never had no problems after that, it has not been sharpened yet. The cost is very worth it, i hear negative from bushcraft people. It’s 100% effective. Totally awesome for my forestry work. 🙏
I've always been drawn to that knife it just looks like it wants to be used😉 Sure would be cool to see Benchmade make a scandi version series, that would really get my attention, might sale my dogs and a one of my kids to get one ROFL😅
A scandi version of this knife would be excellent, however, this type of grind seems to really fit this knife and it's versatility. Very nice to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
Another well done video. Thanks! The 162 is a very handy knife indeed. I make dangler's for my sheaths with a survival bracelet (and D ring or paracord). I don't have to take my belt off and have extra cordage if needed. I don't care for high riding sheath's much, esp. when wearing a coat.
Thank you for the kind words! Sounds like an excellent dangler system you have there, my friend! I agree about the sheaths that ride high and I love to get out in the winter so compensating for a coat is very important! -Dave
That is a NICE knife. I make danglers using a survival bracelet through the D ring. It works great, I don't have to take my belt off, and have extra cordage if needed. I use Hi-vis orange so I will not lose my knife as easily. I really enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming.
Sounds like an excellent system you have made, my friend! I really enjoy that you take the time to watch my friend! Thank you for the kind, encouraging words and please don't be a stranger! -Dave
I enjoyed the report. I too have had this knife for a little more than a year, great knife, great handle design, awesome steel. I had to get a double grit diamond stone to re-profile the secondary edge(too steep for my whittling taste), once that was done, OMG!! What a fantastic blade. The only downfall for me was the sheath. Simply too soft/supple, I don't like the twisting/wobbling while it's on my side. It did surprise me though on the abuse it can take, I have scratches all over the sheath for rough carry and it still holds the knife fine.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! The sheath is a bit funny, however, it has actually grown on me over time. It definitely takes some good abuse and as long as I am mindful, dropping the knife back in isn't really a problem. You are right, it is some soft leather, though. -Dave
Excellent video as always my friend. I have wanted this knife for 2 years now. I think this will be the year. It will be the most expensive knife I've ever bought aside from a custom Damascus blade I have in my safe. But it seems worth the money. Every reviewer I have ever seen loves it. THNX
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment, my friend! I think you will love this knife and find it worth the money! High quality, excellent edge retention and steel and made right here in the USA! -Dave
Very Nice I carry Benchmade Pocket Knives, never even thought of them for a Fixed Blade. My Fixed Blade I normally Carry is Pathfinder Scout and a Mora on Back as Backup.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! I think you will absolutely love this knife! Keep me posted on what you think when you pick one up! -Dave
Lansky deluxe guided diamond sharpener.. make or get a strop and compound. Just get the sharpener. You'll never regret it. It's about 80 bucks.. just do yourself a favor and get it.. when you install the rods on the hones, make sure the rod is square with the face of the hone.. do this by putting the rod on the hone, the placing the one on a flat surface, eyeball the rod and assure the gap is even.. There are videos on how to use it.. the biggest thing is to make sure the rod is square so it guides the hone straight.. its hard to explain with words bur its easy to do that.. once you do, the sharpener does the work.. make sure you get the diamond kit.. it last longer and the hones stay flat. Stones wear . Make sure you get the strop and compound too.. this saves your knife from having to be sharpened all the time.. the quality steel used in this knife means you will rarely have to sharpen it because you can keep it hair popping sharp for a long time with just the strop... The strop is the key to getting that scary demonically sharp edge.... The lansky sets the edge, gets it sharp, and that strop refines and polishes that edge and it will be SCREAMING sharp
Thank you, Louise! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment! It's definitely a heavy duty knife and Nathan is awesome! Great to hear from you and I hope to talk with you again soon, my friend! -Dave
It's 2020 and I was looking at a Jacklore custom. Or a bark river bravo 1. But I'm going tomorrow to REI and picking up the 162. I love my benchmade pocket knives so I'll see how this is against my other fixed blade's
That is an excellent price for a great knife! Sometimes our jobs provide great benefits! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Thanks for the awesome video man. You sealed the deal for me as I have been looking at this knife for weeks. Its a little on the pricey side but seems worth every penny. Thanks again bud.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment Nicholas! I think you will absolutely love this knife and I am glad to be of some assistance! Let me know what you think when you pick one up! -Dave
Dave, thank you for another video. That is a beautiful knife for sure. Have you ever considered reviews of old school camping gear? Things like Coleman white gas stoves and lanterns or Buck knives like the 110 or 119. You may already own some of the gear and if not I bet you could barrow most of the items. Sometimes I like to use the older stuff I remember from my youth. Back then things were made to last and if they stopped running you bought the parts and fixed them vice the disposable philosophy we have now. Just a thought. Sometimes older gear can be better gear. Take care.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment, Scott! I have never thought about reviewing older gear but if I am ever in the market, I will definitely give it some thought, my friend! -Dave
Very cool! My old man bought all his coleman gear in 1974 he takes impeccable care of his stuff, keeps it in original boxes ect. His white gas stove and lantern still stored in original box still looks and works like a champ!!! I remember using them from as long as I can remember as they we bought far before I was even born,but I kid you not they look darn near brand new and work the same yet today! I still use one of the sleeping bags from 74 to this day every year deer and turkey hunting. They certainly have seen better days and the last one left that I'm using is in rough shape but I just can't get myself to get something else. Far too much sentiment!
Buck 110 folders are almost a right of passage. They have such a tradition and nastalga to them! That is really neat to hear this stuff brought up. I still carry in my hunting pack every year the same one my father bought me back in 93ish!
If you'd like to avoid using the key ring entirely, all you need to do is weave the maxpedition strap through the d-ring and then attach the clip end directly to a belt loop on your pants. It even works if you're not wearing a belt because you're not attaching anything to a belt.
The key ring was to keep the dangler a bit more balanced but you are right, I could probably just lose the key ring. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Good morning David, hope you are having a good day. I really enjoyed watching your knife review, it was very good. I think the knife is very well made and built to last. My only concern is that i find double bevel hard to sharpen and would like this knife in a Scandinavian grind. I like your bow drill and feather sticks are excellent. Kind regards David
I hope you are having a good day, as well, David! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment! A scandi grind is my favorite, however, this secondary bevel is very easy to touch up and the edge retention is excellent! Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
This is a fair review, especially coming from from someone with "High Carbon" in their name (usually Corbin lovers are extremely hard when it comes to this stuff). Well done, thanks. Lol 😆😂
Say Heah Dave, I got the Leather Belt Loop for my B M Bushcrafter #162 and It matches perfectly. from Battle Horse. Infact it's still one of my Fav's. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dilly, Dilly.,,.p
Nice follow Dave! Always liked the looks of this knife. And I'm all about the dangler, so i appreciate your McDaverism with the D ring! 😉😀 Wonderful vid brother Be well Craig Sorry I'm just catching up on vids now. Lol
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Craig! Nice to hear from you, my friend! Actually, the dangler mod is stolen from snaponjohn100's channel..haha! I appreciate the kind words and look forward to talking with you again soon, brother! -Dave
Little behind the 8 ball on this one Dave! I've been wanting one of these for a while now. Came to see if you had a review on it, because I really value your opinion! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. I'm off to order one!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! Great to hear from you! IMHO, this is an excellent knife! Have you received yours yet? What do you think? I am happy to hear that I could be of some assistance and I look forward to talking with you again soon! -Dave
@@HighCarbonSteelLove I sure did. I've only had it for a little under a month, but I'm absolutely loving it. I can't even really put my finger on why! It just seems to work well for me. I was a little unsure about the handle, the first outing, but I've grown to appreciate it. It works great in any grip. This one has quickly moved to the top of the heap for me! It really is a fantastic design! Take care, and be safe!
Hey Irene! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment! Definitely a solid, heave duty knife! I hope everything is going well for you and your family! -Dave
Good vid Dave. Benchmade is coming to the Amarillo Knife Guys on Saturday. Would love to pick up a 162 an possible more Benchmade products. Good steel and proper treatment. Enjoy all your vids amigo. 73's
As alway, great video. Im aware that this is an older one, but took some time this morning to watch again. Your presentations are always thorough, detailed, and pleasant to watch. You also never come across as “all knowing” or arrogant. Just wanted to say thanks for your time in sharing. PS....ive purchased another Genesis for my field kit. Great blades 😁
I've had and worked the knife a couple of years. Worked it hard and love it. Looking for some leather to make a better sheath. It comes out of the stock leather sheath much too easy!
Thats great to hear richard! I've always worked mine hard and love it, as well! Definitely lacking in the sheath category but it does the trick for me. I really like the leather but the design is a bit off for this knife. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, Troy! I didn't like the sheath at first, but it's actually grown on me. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave
I am glad to hear that you enjoy my channel! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! Jeff is great! Please don't be a stranger! -Dave
Please make sure you handle one before buying. The handle is surprisingly square in shape. While good for anti-rotation, it turned me off immediately. You want a handle that fits you personally and that is much more important than the type of steel it is made of.
I found this knife in stocks at Cabelas in Winnipeg and had to go check it out. It looked great but once in hand I found the grip not workable for my hands. That was a disappointment for me but as most folks realize, if it's not the right one, usually we look at it but it's going to see little use. I now own two Benchmade belt knives for specific purposes plus a folder, all in S30V steel. Fantastic support from these folks as well.
i've had my bushcrafter for a couple years, never sharpened it, skinned 2 deer this year with it and it worked like a charm both times
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, my friend! Thank you for sharing your experience! -Dave
That'd what I expect out of cpm s30v steel. Edges last forever compared to 420. I've kept the same crooked river as my edc and it still shaves after a year of no sharpening
what a wonderful review. sealed the deal for me and i bought one right after this video.
one other comment, tho...i am very hard of hearing. and i love that you enunciate so much and are so well spoken. truly refreshing not to need the autogenerated subtitles.
keep it up! earned a subscriber.
Thank you for taking the time to watch, sub and leave such a nice comment, Eil! I am humbled by your kind words, my friend, and am glad to hear that you enjoy my videos! Keep me posted on how you are liking this knife, my friend! -Dave
Agreed
Great comment. Great video.
What are your thoughts on the knife, two years after purchase?
@@mattiethesurfer if you're replying to me, I'm very impressed with it. I've put it through hell and it can handle anything I throw at it. The spine is a great touch, great for ferro rod use and batoning. The grind is ideal for what the knife was designed for and I just can't get enough of it. Others have complained about the sheath but I really don't mind it and I personally love the look and feel of it.
Pulled the trigger after watching your video, you sold me!
Thats great, my friend! How are you liking it? -Dave
HighCarbonSteel Love as of this moment I love the fit and feel! Unfortunately I haven’t gotten a chance to actually put it to use yet. I will soon though!
Awesome video, Dave! I love the Bushcrafter 162, and I’ve watched numerous videos regarding that knife. Your video is by far my favorite of the bunch!
Great video. After watching it I went out and bought my own 162 and I absolutely love it. You really can’t beat American knives, in my opinion, and Benchmade is one the best knife makers out there.
@brianharris4155 Yet here you are. Get over it. I got plenty benchmades and plenty guns. You will be ok.
What a gorgeous knife, thanks for the long term review Dave.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, my friend! It's great to hear from you! -Dave
I have the 162-1. I made mine black and jimped it. Someday I will post a video.
I would love to have a knife like that! I just can't afford it! beautiful knife!
Just get a mora. I fell for the expensive knife thinking it would be great.
So I bought the Tom brown tracker knife by tops.
I tried everything to get it to work.
It’s crap. Now it just hangs on the wall.
Get a mora
I just got this knife 2 months ago. Really looking forward to using it this spring and summer.
Sounds great, Thomas! You are going to love using this knife! Thank you for watching, my friend! -Dave
Any updates? How has the knife been? Is it worth the money?
A great presentation on a great knife! I love mine!!
After drooling over this knife and fondling them in stores since I first saw one a few years ago, I finally bought one last week at my local BM dealer store! They were having a store wide 20% off sale and it included their outdoor gear, so I jumped at the chance to own it for $152. I've been doing a remodel for a friend and he is paying me very well, so I couldn't pass it up.
I'm going out to the local lake for a few days this week and will put it Edge-2-Edge with my Spyderco Bushcraft UK.
You got an excellent deal on a great knife, my friend! Glad to hear the remodel is going well for you! Let me know how the comparison goes between the 2 outstanding knives, Dano! -Dave
After having the BM-162 over the summer going Edge-2-Edge with my Spyderco Bushcraft-UK, I decided that it's a great knife but the ergonomics just weren't as comfortable as my Bc-UK. So after 9 months of heavy use I traded it in one of my facebook knife groups for a Spyderco "Q" and some other gear. It's great for all given tasks, but probably suitable for someone with larger hands (I wear medium sized gloves)!
I happened across this video again and decided to let you know.
Good review. Lots of choices of bushcrafter knives out their and I mean a lot. His actions speak louder than words and the knife stands on its own merits. Of all the videos reviews of the BB 162 this was the best. I purchased the BB 162 today and look forward using it on my next outdoor adventure.
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You makes nice curls on that feather stick Dave. I'm glad you like the knife, I haven't used mine in a while.
Thank you, brother! It's an excellent knife and great gift! -Dave
I have one. I lost a 162. Promptly replaced it. I’ve tried many times to talk myself into buying a different “bushcraft” style knives but have been unable to find a reason to. It’s a great knife that comes with a great sheath.
I just received this knife as a gift from a dear friend today and wowzers I'm feeling pretty lucky now after watching this video. Great review!
I have appreciated your thoughts on bushcraftlng and you knife reviews Dave and I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts. Thanks!!!
You have the most wonderful friends as well as knives. This one certainly is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you, John! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
This is hands down the best knife I ever owned. If I loose it, im buying another one.
I hope you are ok brother, not seeing any comments has me worried for ya.
Great review of a great knife. It has, by far, the most comfortable of all my knives. That shape with the angles feels like they made it specifically for me. Been using it regularly for a couple of years and have sharpened it only a few times, usually just needs a stropping to bring it back.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, Hue! I agree...not only is it very comfortable but it takes very little to bring the edge back to shaving sharp! -Dave
i already owned one, but i bought two more after watching this
Really can't find a downside to this design. And Dave, you are one of the very few YT hosts who actually does a long term update on gear. They all say they will, but most never do.
Thank you for watching and leaving your very nice comment, Charles! I feel long term updates on gear is very important, especially because I don't buy gear often, so what I do have gets a lot of hard use. Great to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
@@RustyMadd first off you are an idiot, second he did not buy it!!! It was given to him and he is an objective reviewer. So troll somewhere else.
A nice gift, that will last a life time, I know it will the way you look after it, I love the easy way you show us your youtube family, the items you find important and of value and use. You are a greatly valued friend. What you call red spacers we call red liners this side of the pond. A great video.
Dave UK
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your kind words, Dave! I really appreciate that and it's great to have you here! Actually, I call them red liners, as well...haha. It's Benchmade that calls them 'red vulcanized liners'. -Dave
Love your channel, How did the bushcrafter compare to your Spyderco, I know you were fond of that as well. Thanks
GREAT REVIEW ! I'm new to your channel, glad I found your videos. Oh yeah, you sold on this knife. Thank you so much.
I just bought this and I love it
First time watching this video. The information was detailed and I love it
Thank you for watching and leaving your awesome comment, samuel! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the video! -Dave
very pleasant video. thank you for sharing. Just bought a Benchmade 162 Bushcraft knife. I must say, I found the last "dangler" (extender for the belt loop) it extends the knife a little lower, enabling it to stop poking me in the kidney. I appreciated watching your video. p.s. I subscribed.
I like those large holes in the handle. They lend themselves to tying it to a pole to use it as a spear. Not that I would do that, but it's nice to have options. It looks like a real handy knife. Thanks Dave.
You are right, my friend...extra options never hurt anything! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and I hope the road is treating you well! -Dave
Hey Dave - EXCELLENT REVIEW! You demonstrated some nice skills in the testing. I subscribed to your channel. I already have the Benchmade 162, and I'm debating whether or not to get the new BM 163 Bushcrafter. Thanks for your review.
Really enjoyed the video. Thank you. Waiting for mine in the mail!
Bin mal gespannt
Nach Jahren habe ich mir auch eins bestellt.
LG Jo
Man I love mine.. I catch myself just holding and admiring it all the time.. I do think it's more of a survival blade than a bushcraft, but as you said, it'a a jack of all trades. I've butchered pigs and deer with it and then a mess of squirrels that evening.. when I washed it off, IT STILL popped the hair off my arm... It's actually a perfect knife ..the handle feels weird at first, then when you use it awhile for different things, it all makes sense.
It's a crying shame that Benchmade discontinued it..... I woulf absolutely buy another one when I ran across it.. id like a tan version.. Shane seibert, the designer , makes a custom version too. But it's all the way expensive
Solid video, recently picked up this knife and so far it has performed quite well. Can't wait to put some more miles on this blade.
This was a great video. Straight and to the point. Well done.
i am saving up to buy this knife at rei for 240. it looks like the perfect knife. thanks for the video!
A well rounded look at the capabilities of this tool. Nicely done.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, my friend! Means a lot coming from a 'knife guy' like yourself! -Dave
Great knife - by Benchmade. I've had this model for about 3 years & would buy again..Thanks for the
review.
This was generously given to me as a gift, but I concur...I would definitely pick up another in a second. Just an excellent and tough knife! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Great vid Dave,you gave us a great view and review of this knife.That's so impressive it looks like a hand made knife.Top marks,stay safe.
Glad you like it. The blade is excellent, the handle is okay but kind of weird shape. Too many better options out there for equal price or less.
Thank you for watching! Interestingly enough, I thought the handle would be weird but I found it quite comfortable. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by, my friend! -Dave
I was waiting for this review on the Benchmade 162 for a while now. I wanted a good full tang knife that would serve me for a 'long' time and the Benchmade 162 always appear on top of the list. Not that i don't like my Mora's but i needed a robust knife. Thank you David for taking the time to make this video. Best regards -Yves : )
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video, Yves! I am happy that I gave you a good look at this knife and I think you would love it! I agree...Mora knives are excellent but sometimes you just want something new or different or more robust! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
Cool knife!
Thank you for watching, my friend! Not a bad knife at all! -Dave
Thanks!
I'm knew to this knifes and I just bought this knife 😂😂 But man you sure know how to use it. I just subscribed. Thanks for the video
I've had this blade in my amazon cart for over a year. I need to pull the trigger on it already!
Haha..I know what it's like to have items camping out in your cart for a long time! I think you would love this knife! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
Dave, the quality of your content is very high!!! Your channel is way underrated, and you should be over 100k for the quality of your content!!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice, encouraging comment, Jesse! I really appreciate that, my friend! -Dave
Excellent review. Thanks.
I changed the Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 knife carrier, cut myself with the old sheath. It’s a keeper, never had no problems after that, it has not been sharpened yet. The cost is very worth it, i hear negative from bushcraft people. It’s 100% effective. Totally awesome for my forestry work. 🙏
Great video Dave. What an awesome gift. Looks to be a excellent knife. Have a great day my friend. Tennessee
I've always been drawn to that knife it just looks like it wants to be used😉 Sure would be cool to see Benchmade make a scandi version series, that would really get my attention, might sale my dogs and a one of my kids to get one ROFL😅
A scandi version of this knife would be excellent, however, this type of grind seems to really fit this knife and it's versatility. Very nice to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for stopping by! -Dave
Another well done video. Thanks! The 162 is a very handy knife indeed. I make dangler's for my sheaths with a survival bracelet (and D ring or paracord). I don't have to take my belt off and have extra cordage if needed. I don't care for high riding sheath's much, esp. when wearing a coat.
Thank you for the kind words! Sounds like an excellent dangler system you have there, my friend! I agree about the sheaths that ride high and I love to get out in the winter so compensating for a coat is very important! -Dave
excellent knife.
That is a NICE knife. I make danglers using a survival bracelet through the D ring. It works great, I don't have to take my belt off, and have extra cordage if needed. I use Hi-vis orange so I will not lose my knife as easily. I really enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming.
That's actually a pretty cool idea
Sounds like an excellent system you have made, my friend! I really enjoy that you take the time to watch my friend! Thank you for the kind, encouraging words and please don't be a stranger! -Dave
Huh i never knew what feathering was until this vid. Neato skeeto!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! -Dave
I enjoyed the report. I too have had this knife for a little more than a year, great knife, great handle design, awesome steel. I had to get a double grit diamond stone to re-profile the secondary edge(too steep for my whittling taste), once that was done, OMG!! What a fantastic blade. The only downfall for me was the sheath. Simply too soft/supple, I don't like the twisting/wobbling while it's on my side. It did surprise me though on the abuse it can take, I have scratches all over the sheath for rough carry and it still holds the knife fine.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! The sheath is a bit funny, however, it has actually grown on me over time. It definitely takes some good abuse and as long as I am mindful, dropping the knife back in isn't really a problem. You are right, it is some soft leather, though. -Dave
I finally bought one but I can't share my experience with ya and share our pros and cons.
I miss ya big time brother 😔
Benchmade makes outstanding knives... great video
You are exactly right, Carlos! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment, my friend! -Dave
Benchmade's best.
Being that I am not a big fan of folding knives, I would definitely concur, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! -Dave
Just purchased the bushmaster for the beginning of my emergency bag
Sounds like a great start to your emergency bag, Adam! Thank you for watching, my friend! -Dave
It did chip during its first use. Definitely not for chopping. Even soft wood.
Great video and great knife!!!!!
Excellent video as always my friend. I have wanted this knife for 2 years now. I think this will be the year. It will be the most expensive knife I've ever bought aside from a custom Damascus blade I have in my safe. But it seems worth the money. Every reviewer I have ever seen loves it. THNX
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment, my friend! I think you will love this knife and find it worth the money! High quality, excellent edge retention and steel and made right here in the USA! -Dave
nice update a review thanks for sharing HighCarbonSteel Love
Hey my friend! Great to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! -Dave
Very Nice I carry Benchmade Pocket Knives, never even thought of them for a Fixed Blade. My Fixed Blade I normally Carry is Pathfinder Scout and a Mora on Back as Backup.
Nice setup with a couple of nice knives you have there! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Thanks Dave. Appreciate the review. Going to get one.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! I think you will absolutely love this knife! Keep me posted on what you think when you pick one up! -Dave
Why are there so many amazing bushcrafters on RUclips lol?
Thanks Dave You convinced me to Subscribe I love your enunciation!
Loved this! Would be great to see a video on how you sharpen it. Regards from New Zealand. Dan
Lansky deluxe guided diamond sharpener.. make or get a strop and compound.
Just get the sharpener. You'll never regret it. It's about 80 bucks.. just do yourself a favor and get it.. when you install the rods on the hones, make sure the rod is square with the face of the hone.. do this by putting the rod on the hone, the placing the one on a flat surface, eyeball the rod and assure the gap is even..
There are videos on how to use it.. the biggest thing is to make sure the rod is square so it guides the hone straight.. its hard to explain with words bur its easy to do that.. once you do, the sharpener does the work.. make sure you get the diamond kit.. it last longer and the hones stay flat. Stones wear .
Make sure you get the strop and compound too.. this saves your knife from having to be sharpened all the time.. the quality steel used in this knife means you will rarely have to sharpen it because you can keep it hair popping sharp for a long time with just the strop... The strop is the key to getting that scary demonically sharp edge.... The lansky sets the edge, gets it sharp, and that strop refines and polishes that edge and it will be SCREAMING sharp
Another great demo Dave so informative! Nice gift Nathan sent you! I know you have used it often and its still in great shape!
Thank you, Louise! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your very nice comment! It's definitely a heavy duty knife and Nathan is awesome! Great to hear from you and I hope to talk with you again soon, my friend! -Dave
Your very welcome Dave!
It's 2020 and I was looking at a Jacklore custom. Or a bark river bravo 1. But I'm going tomorrow to REI and picking up the 162.
I love my benchmade pocket knives so I'll see how this is against my other fixed blade's
NIce new video bushcrafting in the woods! :)
Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, Federico! Its very nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
Love mine! Got it for $90 bucks cause I worked out a camping backing store.
That is an excellent price for a great knife! Sometimes our jobs provide great benefits! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Hi Dave! Thanks for making your awesome videos!
Hello, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your nice comment! -Dave
Ooh I have one of these! Mine has the kydex sheath and a tan handle. Really beat the shit out of it and it just keeps going.
Thanks for the awesome video man. You sealed the deal for me as I have been looking at this knife for weeks. Its a little on the pricey side but seems worth every penny. Thanks again bud.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment Nicholas! I think you will absolutely love this knife and I am glad to be of some assistance! Let me know what you think when you pick one up! -Dave
Dave, thank you for another video. That is a beautiful knife for sure. Have you ever considered reviews of old school camping gear? Things like Coleman white gas stoves and lanterns or Buck knives like the 110 or 119. You may already own some of the gear and if not I bet you could barrow most of the items. Sometimes I like to use the older stuff I remember from my youth. Back then things were made to last and if they stopped running you bought the parts and fixed them vice the disposable philosophy we have now. Just a thought. Sometimes older gear can be better gear. Take care.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment, Scott! I have never thought about reviewing older gear but if I am ever in the market, I will definitely give it some thought, my friend! -Dave
Very cool! My old man bought all his coleman gear in 1974 he takes impeccable care of his stuff, keeps it in original boxes ect. His white gas stove and lantern still stored in original box still looks and works like a champ!!! I remember using them from as long as I can remember as they we bought far before I was even born,but I kid you not they look darn near brand new and work the same yet today! I still use one of the sleeping bags from 74 to this day every year deer and turkey hunting. They certainly have seen better days and the last one left that I'm using is in rough shape but I just can't get myself to get something else. Far too much sentiment!
Buck 110 folders are almost a right of passage. They have such a tradition and nastalga to them! That is really neat to hear this stuff brought up. I still carry in my hunting pack every year the same one my father bought me back in 93ish!
If you'd like to avoid using the key ring entirely, all you need to do is weave the maxpedition strap through the d-ring and then attach the clip end directly to a belt loop on your pants. It even works if you're not wearing a belt because you're not attaching anything to a belt.
The key ring was to keep the dangler a bit more balanced but you are right, I could probably just lose the key ring. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
Good morning David, hope you are having a good day. I really enjoyed watching your knife review, it was very good. I think the knife is very well made and built to last. My only concern is that i find double bevel hard to sharpen and would like this knife in a Scandinavian
grind. I like your bow drill and feather sticks are excellent. Kind regards David
I hope you are having a good day, as well, David! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment! A scandi grind is my favorite, however, this secondary bevel is very easy to touch up and the edge retention is excellent! Nice to hear from you, my friend! -Dave
Thats a sweet avatar
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by! -Dave
Excellent review!
This is a fair review, especially coming from from someone with "High Carbon" in their name (usually Corbin lovers are extremely hard when it comes to this stuff). Well done, thanks. Lol 😆😂
Say Heah Dave, I got the Leather Belt Loop for my B M Bushcrafter #162 and It matches perfectly. from Battle Horse. Infact it's still one of my Fav's. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dilly, Dilly.,,.p
Thats sounds great! Nice way to carry the BMB 162! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, as well! -Dave
Nice follow Dave! Always liked the looks of this knife. And I'm all about the dangler, so i appreciate your McDaverism with the D ring! 😉😀
Wonderful vid brother
Be well
Craig
Sorry I'm just catching up on vids now. Lol
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Craig! Nice to hear from you, my friend! Actually, the dangler mod is stolen from snaponjohn100's channel..haha! I appreciate the kind words and look forward to talking with you again soon, brother! -Dave
Little behind the 8 ball on this one Dave! I've been wanting one of these for a while now.
Came to see if you had a review on it, because I really value your opinion!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. I'm off to order one!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment, my friend! Great to hear from you! IMHO, this is an excellent knife! Have you received yours yet? What do you think? I am happy to hear that I could be of some assistance and I look forward to talking with you again soon! -Dave
@@HighCarbonSteelLove
I sure did. I've only had it for a little under a month, but I'm absolutely loving it. I can't even really put my finger on why! It just seems to work well for me.
I was a little unsure about the handle, the first outing, but I've grown to appreciate it. It works great in any grip.
This one has quickly moved to the top of the heap for me! It really is a fantastic design!
Take care, and be safe!
Great update, that sure seems like a good blade. Great video my friend.
Thank you for watching, Jade! I appreciate the kind words, my friend! Nice to hear from you! -Dave
Hey Dave! Great feedback on this knife, sure seems to be great. Take care, Irène.
Hey Irene! Very nice to hear from you, my friend! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your excellent comment! Definitely a solid, heave duty knife! I hope everything is going well for you and your family! -Dave
Good vid Dave. Benchmade is coming to the Amarillo Knife Guys on Saturday. Would love to pick up a 162 an possible more Benchmade products. Good steel and proper treatment. Enjoy all your vids amigo. 73's
Thank you for the kind words, my friend! I think you would love this knife and you are exactly right about it! -Dave
Awesome looking knife Benchmade makes some geart knifes.
Thank you for watching! I agree..Benchmade does make some excellent knives! -Dave
As alway, great video. Im aware that this is an older one, but took some time this morning to watch again. Your presentations are always thorough, detailed, and pleasant to watch. You also never come across as “all knowing” or arrogant.
Just wanted to say thanks for your time in sharing.
PS....ive purchased another Genesis for my field kit. Great blades 😁
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your very nice comment, Justin! I really appreciate the kind, encouraging words, my friend! -Dave
I have really wanted to give 1 of these a try for years. But for the price I have so many others I just cant justify the purchase.
I've had and worked the knife a couple of years. Worked it hard and love it. Looking for some leather to make a better sheath. It comes out of the stock leather sheath much too easy!
Thats great to hear richard! I've always worked mine hard and love it, as well! Definitely lacking in the sheath category but it does the trick for me. I really like the leather but the design is a bit off for this knife. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
I got the same knife today from a great friend.
That is awesome, Corey! What are your initial thoughts, my friend? Do you love it? Its one of my absolute favorites! Keep me posted! -Dave
I absolutely love it. Great knife indeed
Thanks Dave! Another well made video. Love my 162(sheath could b better). I like to see how things hold up over time.
Thank you for watching and leaving your kind words, Troy! I didn't like the sheath at first, but it's actually grown on me. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend! -Dave
Hi Dave
nice knife!
I enjoy your channel a lot. I heard about you from a good friend of mine Jeff aka. Common Sense Camper.
I am glad to hear that you enjoy my channel! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave your awesome comment! Jeff is great! Please don't be a stranger! -Dave
Please make sure you handle one before buying. The handle is surprisingly square in shape. While good for anti-rotation, it turned me off immediately. You want a handle that fits you personally and that is much more important than the type of steel it is made of.
Great review
Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and I hope to talk with you again soon! -Dave
I cut the d ring off my sheath and replaced it with a #4 niteize s-biner so it connects right onto the sheath then right onto my belt loop
Sounds like a nice setup! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave your awesome comment! -Dave
I found this knife in stocks at Cabelas in Winnipeg and had to go check it out. It looked great but once in hand I found the grip not workable for my hands. That was a disappointment for me but as most folks realize, if it's not the right one, usually we look at it but it's going to see little use. I now own two Benchmade belt knives for specific purposes plus a folder, all in S30V steel. Fantastic support from these folks as well.