The CJRB Pyrite Lite is the real Bugout killer if you aren't completely strict about weight. It weighs an ounce more than the standard Bugout, but that's because it has full liners which makes it much more sturdy. However, the Pyrite Lite is also only 30 bucks currently.
I’ve handed a stock blue bugout and a kershaw iridium to probably 5 or 6 people now and every single person thinks the iridium is the nicer knife by far. My uninitiated buddy said that the iridium feels and looks like a premium knife. Kershaw is really knocking out the park these days. Love my bugouts, but I t’s really hard to justify the pricetag of the the s30v bugout. Great video brotha
Thanks man I appreciate the support. Kershaw has done an awesome job with the duralock and honestly the cheaper Heist model with plastic handles seemed to have a better action when I got to hold in store. Might be worth checking out especially for "non knife" guys. Thanks for watching!
I haven't ever owned one or used one and I have seen some questionable videos relating to the heat treat of their magnacut steel. As soon as I get one on sale in the next few weeks I might have to add it to the list! Thanks for the comment!
@@DXSharpening They updated the heat treat around (I think) when they updated the Deka hardware. I don't have a Deka but I have a Hogue Mini RSK in magnacut. No complaints.
The cmb made knives predator v2 is great budget bugout alternative. 3.42 blade length. 14c28n blade steel. Axis lock. And choice of micarta or g10 handle. Usually goes for $60 but I did get mine on sale for $41 and change.
I'm not a Bugout or crossbar lock fan, but I do kinda like the bailout. The Al/m4 version is one of my go-to beaters. I'm pretty excited for the Boker TDK.
The Bailout is a very well made knife and I enjoyed using it, the ergonomics just weren't for me. It felt a little weird when I went to close it when compared to knives with thicker/wider scales but that doesn't mean it isn't a great alternative. Thanks for watching!
@@DXSharpening Couldn't agree more about the handle. I don't understand the current fad with making handles as thin as possible. It's sacrificing almost all in hand comfort, to make it pocket a tiny bit better. The Bailout is the last thin handle knife I own, and i really only keep it around because the m4 in my example) is so well done. Under .40" thick is pretty much a non-starter for me, and under .45" has to be something special for me to really like it. I prefer .50" for slabs, or .55-60" for contoured handles.
Not familiar with the Mini-Psyops, I forgot the Bel-Air model in particular but I did mention some of the other nice Kershaw Duralock knives, and the Deka has some issues that I've seen online with poor heat treat of their steel & I haven't personally owned/used one. Definitely will check out the Mini-Psyops though as I haven't ever heard of it. Thanks for the comment!
What about the cold steel American lawman s35vn steel, it's about 105 bucks. Triad lock is very very strong. I don't trust the Omega springs with Benchmade. They broke in my bug out before I fixed it and then I sold it last month. I got the super freak in m4 and I like it but I just don't trust the Omega springs. I thought I was over it. I like to fidget and I don't feel like fixing Omega springs again so I may sell it
I think playing with Benchmades definitely seems to decrease the life of the springs which is an unfortunate reality for many people. I don't have any experience with the triad lock but would love to check it out. Thanks for the comments!
The only alternative you’ve shown is the Para 3 - all other knives are comparing apples and pears, since the weight in combination with a pretty good steel and the great lock mechanism and the very simple but classic design are essential 4 features that none of the others have. Therefore I also do not understand the enthusiasm for different scales on the Bugout like heavy titanium scales etc. It’s like a tractor tire on a Ferrari 😂
Lots of people have recommended the deka, I have not owned or used one and I have seen lots of questionable videos regarding it's heat treat. If I end up getting my hands on one and can see for myself I would happily add it, but I'm hesitant to recommend something that I don't have experience with and I have seen some pretty major negatives with. Thanks for watching!
The problem with the Case Marilla and Kinzua is that they aren’t great cutters…way too thick on blade stock.. and they run the steel really soft. They are great designs though!
I don't own one and have never used one, I have also seen some things about a very poor heat treat on their steel which would make me hesitant to purchase... I definitely plan on checking it out in the coming weeks!
I know the Malibu is a really popular model but they're hard to come by! I might add it to the list if I can find one to check out. Thanks for watching!
The bugout is not a classic. The Griptilian is a classic. The bugout was a hype overly pushed by youtubers. There are hundreds of folding knives much better than the bugout. To this day I can't believe this model got good sales.
It's been out for 10 years now and is probably one of Benchmade's best selling models... love it or hate it, it certainly has played a large role in the industry. While I think it is absurdly overpriced, I still think it is a great little knife that is good at almost everything but not great at one thing in particular. Thanks for watching!
@@DXSharpening You can do so many things. Best budget knifes Best knifes beetween 100.00 and 200.00. Best between 200.00 and 400.00. Duel with 2 comparable knifes. You do it by the look, material, action, price, your personnel appréciation etc. Thank you 👍🏻
@@jocemarine6247 will definitely work on it, thanks! Trying to keep videos somewhat original and I know lots of people do those but I might try to add a spin to it or something along those lines.
@@DXSharpening basically bugout before the hype. differences: closed construction and blade (however 531 version has basically same blade shape). and a clip - who cares?
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Great video man! I appreciate it
Excellent video!
Thanks for watching!
Bailout is great. M4 steel. Absolutely love it
Great knife, lots of people love it, just not for me! Thanks for watching!
The CJRB Pyrite Lite is the real Bugout killer if you aren't completely strict about weight. It weighs an ounce more than the standard Bugout, but that's because it has full liners which makes it much more sturdy. However, the Pyrite Lite is also only 30 bucks currently.
Didn't know they made a lite version, will have to check it out! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
I’ve handed a stock blue bugout and a kershaw iridium to probably 5 or 6 people now and every single person thinks the iridium is the nicer knife by far. My uninitiated buddy said that the iridium feels and looks like a premium knife. Kershaw is really knocking out the park these days. Love my bugouts, but I t’s really hard to justify the pricetag of the the s30v bugout.
Great video brotha
Thanks man I appreciate the support. Kershaw has done an awesome job with the duralock and honestly the cheaper Heist model with plastic handles seemed to have a better action when I got to hold in store. Might be worth checking out especially for "non knife" guys. Thanks for watching!
You missed THE bugout replacement. The hogue deka
I haven't ever owned one or used one and I have seen some questionable videos relating to the heat treat of their magnacut steel. As soon as I get one on sale in the next few weeks I might have to add it to the list! Thanks for the comment!
Hogue knives are really underrated.
@@DXSharpening They updated the heat treat around (I think) when they updated the Deka hardware. I don't have a Deka but I have a Hogue Mini RSK in magnacut. No complaints.
@@hinnomtx was not aware they updated the hardware, I'll have to take another look then!
The cmb made knives predator v2 is great budget bugout alternative. 3.42 blade length. 14c28n blade steel. Axis lock. And choice of micarta or g10 handle. Usually goes for $60 but I did get mine on sale for $41 and change.
Sounds like a great deal, I haven't heard of it and I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion!
I'm not a Bugout or crossbar lock fan, but I do kinda like the bailout. The Al/m4 version is one of my go-to beaters.
I'm pretty excited for the Boker TDK.
The Bailout is a very well made knife and I enjoyed using it, the ergonomics just weren't for me. It felt a little weird when I went to close it when compared to knives with thicker/wider scales but that doesn't mean it isn't a great alternative. Thanks for watching!
@@DXSharpening
Couldn't agree more about the handle. I don't understand the current fad with making handles as thin as possible. It's sacrificing almost all in hand comfort, to make it pocket a tiny bit better.
The Bailout is the last thin handle knife I own, and i really only keep it around because the m4 in my example) is so well done.
Under .40" thick is pretty much a non-starter for me, and under .45" has to be something special for me to really like it. I prefer .50" for slabs, or .55-60" for contoured handles.
I like my Buck Sprint- great action… I bent the clip a little. All they need to do is make a lefty clip and they’d be awesome
That is one negative of the whole Sprint line... wish they had some more options with the pocket clips. Thanks for watching!
The Mini-Psyops, Kershaw Bel-Air, and the Hogue Decka??? Any three of those is a better choice than the Bug Out but yet not talked about? 🤔😔
Not familiar with the Mini-Psyops, I forgot the Bel-Air model in particular but I did mention some of the other nice Kershaw Duralock knives, and the Deka has some issues that I've seen online with poor heat treat of their steel & I haven't personally owned/used one. Definitely will check out the Mini-Psyops though as I haven't ever heard of it. Thanks for the comment!
What about the cold steel American lawman s35vn steel, it's about 105 bucks. Triad lock is very very strong. I don't trust the Omega springs with Benchmade. They broke in my bug out before I fixed it and then I sold it last month. I got the super freak in m4 and I like it but I just don't trust the Omega springs. I thought I was over it. I like to fidget and I don't feel like fixing Omega springs again so I may sell it
I think playing with Benchmades definitely seems to decrease the life of the springs which is an unfortunate reality for many people. I don't have any experience with the triad lock but would love to check it out. Thanks for the comments!
Also the Civivi vision FG 75 bucks nitro v Steel super lock which is very strong and even more fidget friendly than the bug out
I'll check it out, thanks for watching!
Cold Steel verdict aus10a
Actually saw one of those at the store the other day, might have to check it out! Thanks for watching!
The only alternative you’ve shown is the Para 3 - all other knives are comparing apples and pears, since the weight in combination with a pretty good steel and the great lock mechanism and the very simple but classic design are essential 4 features that none of the others have. Therefore I also do not understand the enthusiasm for different scales on the Bugout like heavy titanium scales etc. It’s like a tractor tire on a Ferrari 😂
I think once you get past a certain weight level it really doesn't make a difference...
The magnacut hogue deka should have made the list based simply on value over the bugout.
Lots of people have recommended the deka, I have not owned or used one and I have seen lots of questionable videos regarding it's heat treat. If I end up getting my hands on one and can see for myself I would happily add it, but I'm hesitant to recommend something that I don't have experience with and I have seen some pretty major negatives with. Thanks for watching!
The problem with the Case Marilla and Kinzua is that they aren’t great cutters…way too thick on blade stock.. and they run the steel really soft. They are great designs though!
Another fair criticism of the Case modern folders! They really do feel tough for stuff outdoors though. Thanks for the comment!
Hogue Deka, best all around edc. I dont know why it is not mentioned.
I don't own one and have never used one, I have also seen some things about a very poor heat treat on their steel which would make me hesitant to purchase... I definitely plan on checking it out in the coming weeks!
Pro tech Malibu
I know the Malibu is a really popular model but they're hard to come by! I might add it to the list if I can find one to check out. Thanks for watching!
Why the gloves?
Working with knives in gloves most of the time so it's just more comfortable
Thanks for watching
The bugout is not a classic. The Griptilian is a classic. The bugout was a hype overly pushed by youtubers. There are hundreds of folding knives much better than the bugout. To this day I can't believe this model got good sales.
It's been out for 10 years now and is probably one of Benchmade's best selling models... love it or hate it, it certainly has played a large role in the industry. While I think it is absurdly overpriced, I still think it is a great little knife that is good at almost everything but not great at one thing in particular. Thanks for watching!
No.
I will NEVER buy another Benchmade anymore. Overrated and overpriced. A knife with ultra cheap scales over 200.00 NO THANKS
Fair enough, tried to give you plenty of other options to look at too. Thanks for watching!
@@DXSharpening By the way I love your chanel. Good job 👍🏻
@jocemarine6247 thank you I appreciate that! Let me know if there's anything you want to see, I'm always looking for new ideas for videos
@@DXSharpening You can do so many things. Best budget knifes Best knifes beetween 100.00 and 200.00. Best between 200.00 and 400.00. Duel with 2 comparable knifes. You do it by the look, material, action, price, your personnel appréciation etc. Thank you 👍🏻
@@jocemarine6247 will definitely work on it, thanks! Trying to keep videos somewhat original and I know lots of people do those but I might try to add a spin to it or something along those lines.
530
Benchmade 530?
@@DXSharpening yes
@@adadadad8251 not familiar with it, I'll definitely have to check it out
@@DXSharpening basically bugout before the hype. differences: closed construction and blade (however 531 version has basically same blade shape). and a clip - who cares?
@adadadad8251 hate that Benchmade has discontinued so many great models... it looks like a cool knife, thanks for sharing!
Bug out is a ripoff
It is significantly overpriced, but it is a well designed knife. Thanks for watching
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Thank you!
@@DXSharpening NO PROBS MY BRO, i just emailed you a little bit ago, thanks n talk soon bro > tom !