Holy crap, wasn’t expecting to see my photo mentioned. I love love love my g10 blackout Bugout. Thank you so much for the shout out. Love the vids, and hope you stay safe!
It's my first Benchmade knife I've ever bought, and my everyday carry knife, the fit and finish of this knife is outstanding, it's my everyday carry knife
I’m about to try 1st benchmade too and this is biggest contender. Don’t have any Spyderco which pm2 is high on list...but need to try the axis tbh. Have speed assist knife that’s great but want the drop close for quick close and fidget factor.
I've had this knife for going on 1 year. The M4 blade is awesome, I used it to gut and skin 2 deer without having to sharpen it. Which is good because the M4 is great it is not exactly a field friendly steel. Love the reviews!
I’ve been carrying the super freak for about a month and so far I love it. I added a deep carry pocket clip and lanyard and that’s it. It has taken over as my main daily carry blade usurping my Spyderco Yo Jimbo with aftermarket grip scales. So far I love it. Still razor sharp and have used it for everything from cutting up bluegills for catfish bait to opening boxes. No issues and it only took a day or so for the blade deployment to become butter smooth. No obvious wear on the blade finish yet.
I've had a freek for 2 years now and daily carry it. I live 5 minutes from the Benchmade HQ and have had 3 of their knives now. This is definitely my favorite. I have large hands and prefer to have a larger, heavier knife that I can always feel in my pocket. The blade has held up very well even though I use it for things I definitely shouldn't sometimes. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an edc knife that is a little larger and will last forever. If that's not your speed Benchmade also has tons of other great products! #NotAnAdd
Had mine for a few weeks too. I use it to cut open heavy paper bags, cardboard, pool liners etc. Just touch it up with a strop one in a while and it's still good. Takes a little bit to make it shave again but it isn't difficult.
I just got a super freek in the same red g10 and I absolutely love it so far. It didn’t have a shave sharp edge so I took it to my spiderco sharpener and it has kept its edge VERY well. Thanks for the amazing review!
Have had mine for a little over a year. It sees pocket time regularly. It's one of my faves, as I am beginning to like a splash of color on my knives over all black. Carry it, you'll love it.
I've bought SO. MANY. THINGS. because of your reviews. Everything from knives, RMR, even backpacks. At this point every time I buy anything, no matter what it is, I check to see if you've got a code for it first lol
My favorite Folder of all time is the Spyderco Para Military 2 G-10 / Black Blade. It has been my EDC for almost 8 years and still going strong! Now for Fixed-Blade, my top pick is the ESEE-5/ Plain Edge/Black Blade... Rambo, eat your heart out man!
I got the OD Green Bugout back when it first came out and did not like the scales either and sent it back. I just got the Blade HQ exclusive Bugout with the Gray G10 and Black 20CV and I love it. I'm glad I waited. Currently looking at the Superfreek but I am waiting to get it when I can find a good deal on it.
Since you asked I have one of these, I picked it up from Cabela’s for around $200, I switched the pocket clip because I’m left handed and it’s easier, screws came out and went back in and it’s held and nothings come loose or anything, as far as what all it can take I haven’t put it through a lot mainly just basic stuff and I can say that the edge holds like crazy, I have watched videos on what it can take though and for a folder they can take a lot more than you’d expect and still be solid, it’s kinda mind blowing lol
I was hoping when you started this series that I would see this knife. I picked one up a few months ago and I absolutely love it. Little bigger than my Lightweight Para 3 but when it’s in my hand it just feels like it wants to go to work. So far the blade has held up and still looks brand new! I did however opt to switch out the pocket clip to a mini deep carry from Benchmade, which makes me love the knife even more. I’m hoping this finds its way into your pocket and we can maybe get another video of your overall thoughts after it’s seen some use!
This is definitely pocketable. I always thought this size would be too big but my bro in law has one and I tried it out for a day and was very manageable in the pocket.
Thanks for the review, this is in my top five favorite EDC knives ever. So friggin good. I too share your dislike of the 940. Now go beat on your Superfreek, you'll love it.
Just sold my 940. People had me thinking I was crazy for letting it go, but I just didn't get it. This one, however, is one I have been dying to get my hands on... Just never seems to work out. One day...
@@alexseibert401 yeah im not a huge fan of it either i remember when the Apostle P was doing his video of it i see why people like it but i wluld rather have a pm2 or the Freek! I do like the blade shape though so I have a knkfe works exclusive benchmade 810 contigo black and grey layers g10 is pretty dope
How is it holding up ? I have the mini freek here in carbon fiber at 2.2 oz. Is pretty decent for a summer carry and was thinking this for larger knife . “ heavy days “ ( that’s what she said ) 😂
Debating between the Freek and mini Freek in S90V and carbon fiber. I can’t decide. I’m worried the mini Freek will be too short. I love the mini and full size Adamas. The mini Adamas is longer than the mini Freek. I love the full sized Griptilian.
i am one happy owner of the benchmade freek, i like the black blade, 9 out of 10. it will make a 10 out of 10 with all black, i agree!! make the stress test!
G-10 should come at least as standard on all of Benchmade's knives. Grivory is bullshit for the price point they're selling their knives. It sounds hollow and cheap when you flip the knife open and closed. Spyderco had the good sense to use G-10 even on their entry level Tenacious line. I do think Benchmade did a great job on the Freek though.
I just ordered the M4 bladed, Aluminum handled Bailout as a companion piece to the super freak just for times when the thinner handle is more appropriate. just for the lower pocket profile
I want to like this knife… looks great in that color way… but the smaller cartridge/liner chassis is smaller than my Ritter Griptilian which is odd given the knife is billed as a heavy duty edc…
So the ball-bearing lock on say, the Spyderco Manix 2 is similar to the axis lock is it? What's the difference in terms of operation? It looks like you can operate the axis lock by using one side/finger - is this correct? With the Manix 2 I need to pull the tab on both sides which is a pain is the asterisk.
You can operate the locks better as the knife breaks in , I have both knives and after the break in period you will love either knife , for sure. Got to say that m4 is nice...
@@alisadigout5617 I've had the Manix 2 for a while and love it, but have always pulled on both sides so I guess it never broke in. I mean I can do it unilaterally, but it feels as if it's putting too much stress on the mechanism. Thanks for the comment.
Love the video as always! You should check out the Benchmade Grizzly Ridge. I know you're into all black everything but its a super sweet knife. Also you can pick one up a limited edition black and blue version right now for $80 at knife works. P.S. I wont let anyone know at Bladehq if you get one. I ain't no snitch. 👍
If you still have that super freek in good condition, I will trade a brand new mini adamas for it. It is black with the tungsten coated cpm cruwear blade. I will trade it for a super freek, a mini freek carbon fiber model, or a shaman with plain edge. Reply here if anyone is interested. I love the mini adamas, but I find myself using other knives because I don't want to scuff it so I'd rather a more figit friendly knife.
Just ordered the freek clone $28.00 jade G10 ! ! Ordered the mini freek $39.00 ,blue class as benchmade puts it ( colored G10 )! This is their karma for their greed ! And bad quality control ! Most all production knives are made with Chinese cnc machines ,even the so called American made production clones , but the so called American knife companies do not pass on the savings like a loyal American knife CO. would ! When I see some loyalty from them I will think about being loyal to them ! The bugout is like $12.00 , a fair price for a cheap rubber scaled knife ! The G10 scale bugout , the fix for the cheap crap rubber scales bugout is $30.00 or $40.00 a fair non geedy price ! The steel lie hype ??? D2 is the best edge holding next is XHP then S35vn ! S30V is repackaged 440 not even as good edge holding as 440C or AUS 8 ! And whatever steel they use can only raise the price a few dollars not hundreds of dollars , Hype lies for collectors ,not users !
how do you like getting ripped for the original bugout rubber handle for 10x what it's worth ! the clone is $12.00 a fair price for this $5.00 gas station knife !
When I come to watch a knife video.. I come to see the knife. Anyone who has five minutes of their face talking.. I’m gonna bail. Just an FYI you didn’t ask for… You recovered but the intro.. have them be b-roll of the blade not you 👍
Been carrying one of these for almost a year now, this knife is a beast, absolutely sold on the M4 blade. Highly recommended 👍
Looks badass . Got the little guy
Holy crap, wasn’t expecting to see my photo mentioned. I love love love my g10 blackout Bugout. Thank you so much for the shout out. Love the vids, and hope you stay safe!
This is my current edc. I love this knife. Smoothest axis lock that I have felt so far.
It's my first Benchmade knife I've ever bought, and my everyday carry knife, the fit and finish of this knife is outstanding, it's my everyday carry knife
I’m about to try 1st benchmade too and this is biggest contender. Don’t have any Spyderco which pm2 is high on list...but need to try the axis tbh. Have speed assist knife that’s great but want the drop close for quick close and fidget factor.
I've had this knife for going on 1 year. The M4 blade is awesome, I used it to gut and skin 2 deer without having to sharpen it. Which is good because the M4 is great it is not exactly a field friendly steel. Love the reviews!
Best knife I’ve owned. Had it for over a year and still works great.
I’ve been carrying the super freak for about a month and so far I love it. I added a deep carry pocket clip and lanyard and that’s it. It has taken over as my main daily carry blade usurping my Spyderco Yo Jimbo with aftermarket grip scales. So far I love it. Still razor sharp and have used it for everything from cutting up bluegills for catfish bait to opening boxes. No issues and it only took a day or so for the blade deployment to become butter smooth. No obvious wear on the blade finish yet.
I've had a freek for 2 years now and daily carry it. I live 5 minutes from the Benchmade HQ and have had 3 of their knives now. This is definitely my favorite. I have large hands and prefer to have a larger, heavier knife that I can always feel in my pocket. The blade has held up very well even though I use it for things I definitely shouldn't sometimes. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an edc knife that is a little larger and will last forever. If that's not your speed Benchmade also has tons of other great products! #NotAnAdd
Had mine for a few weeks too. I use it to cut open heavy paper bags, cardboard, pool liners etc. Just touch it up with a strop one in a while and it's still good. Takes a little bit to make it shave again but it isn't difficult.
I just got a super freek in the same red g10 and I absolutely love it so far. It didn’t have a shave sharp edge so I took it to my spiderco sharpener and it has kept its edge VERY well. Thanks for the amazing review!
Have had mine for a little over a year. It sees pocket time regularly. It's one of my faves, as I am beginning to like a splash of color on my knives over all black. Carry it, you'll love it.
I've bought SO. MANY. THINGS. because of your reviews. Everything from knives, RMR, even backpacks. At this point every time I buy anything, no matter what it is, I check to see if you've got a code for it first lol
My favorite Folder of all time is the Spyderco Para Military 2 G-10 / Black Blade. It has been my EDC for almost 8 years and still going strong! Now for Fixed-Blade, my top pick is the ESEE-5/ Plain Edge/Black Blade...
Rambo, eat your heart out man!
I got the OD Green Bugout back when it first came out and did not like the scales either and sent it back. I just got the Blade HQ exclusive Bugout with the Gray G10 and Black 20CV and I love it. I'm glad I waited. Currently looking at the Superfreek but I am waiting to get it when I can find a good deal on it.
Can't... spend... money...
Can't... spend... money...
I gotta stop watching your videos until this ends and I get back to work... but I'm not gonna.
Since you asked I have one of these, I picked it up from Cabela’s for around $200, I switched the pocket clip because I’m left handed and it’s easier, screws came out and went back in and it’s held and nothings come loose or anything, as far as what all it can take I haven’t put it through a lot mainly just basic stuff and I can say that the edge holds like crazy, I have watched videos on what it can take though and for a folder they can take a lot more than you’d expect and still be solid, it’s kinda mind blowing lol
I've owned both Freeks for a while now and love and use them weekly
I was hoping when you started this series that I would see this knife. I picked one up a few months ago and I absolutely love it. Little bigger than my Lightweight Para 3 but when it’s in my hand it just feels like it wants to go to work. So far the blade has held up and still looks brand new! I did however opt to switch out the pocket clip to a mini deep carry from Benchmade, which makes me love the knife even more. I’m hoping this finds its way into your pocket and we can maybe get another video of your overall thoughts after it’s seen some use!
Love the intro, the clip is real real stiff I had to switch to the deep carry and it made it so much easier to get in and out of the pocket.
I have had my freek for a year. It’s still good use it daily.My edc knife.
Great channel brother. Love the SFreek. Literally held it, walked straight to cashier. Done
This is definitely pocketable. I always thought this size would be too big but my bro in law has one and I tried it out for a day and was very manageable in the pocket.
I have one, Love it! carry it every day! cuts amazing.
Thanks for the review, this is in my top five favorite EDC knives ever. So friggin good. I too share your dislike of the 940. Now go beat on your Superfreek, you'll love it.
We are the few who share that dislike! Haha thanks for watching James.
Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like the 940
Just sold my 940. People had me thinking I was crazy for letting it go, but I just didn't get it. This one, however, is one I have been dying to get my hands on... Just never seems to work out. One day...
@@alexseibert401 yeah im not a huge fan of it either i remember when the Apostle P was doing his video of it i see why people like it but i wluld rather have a pm2 or the Freek! I do like the blade shape though so I have a knkfe works exclusive benchmade 810 contigo black and grey layers g10 is pretty dope
This is my EDC. Definitely an awesome knife 👌 the blade and the coating has been holding up good
One of my favorite knives.
That is changing my mind about the mini crooked river and bugout.
Beat it up!!! The red accents are pretty subtle and I actually like it. Shouldn't buy another knife right now, but........ lol
How is it holding up ? I have the mini freek here in carbon fiber at 2.2 oz. Is pretty decent for a summer carry and was thinking this for larger knife . “ heavy days “ ( that’s what she said ) 😂
i actually bought one based on this review...Thanks Talon!
Debating between the Freek and mini Freek in S90V and carbon fiber. I can’t decide. I’m worried the mini Freek will be too short. I love the mini and full size Adamas. The mini Adamas is longer than the mini Freek. I love the full sized Griptilian.
Never owned a Benchmade or spyderco knife going to buy my first, would you recommend these one over the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ? Thanks great videos.
The Spyderco Police 4 in "K390" wipes the floor with this knife! Unfortunately, it is no longer produced 🙄
I'll see you in 2021 when your amazing skiboarding videos return. Stay safe you guys (from Covid-19, guns and knives)....
Definitely my favorite knife. I put a deep carry pocket clip on it. Overall its awesome.
I love to edc the super freak. Steel has held up and has sold me on m4.
Just got one about an hour ago very nice hadn't used it yet but I'm sure it will b fine
i am one happy owner of the benchmade freek, i like the black blade, 9 out of 10. it will make a 10 out of 10 with all black, i agree!! make the stress test!
Hi, I am trying to decide between the freek, the crooked river mini, the taggedout s45v and the spyderco PM2. Any advice if you have used these please
Oh yeah! The superfreek is a tank of a knife! It'll take anything you can do to it
I just got my Reate Jack 1.0 yesterday Iam in love but even though its a 450$ knife the Freek and the spyderco Yojumbo is next on my list!
G-10 should come at least as standard on all of Benchmade's knives. Grivory is bullshit for the price point they're selling their knives. It sounds hollow and cheap when you flip the knife open and closed. Spyderco had the good sense to use G-10 even on their entry level Tenacious line. I do think Benchmade did a great job on the Freek though.
I put a set of micarta scales on my bailout it feels like a total different knife
I just ordered the M4 bladed, Aluminum handled Bailout as a companion piece to the super freak just for times when the thinner handle is more appropriate. just for the lower pocket profile
Itd like the knife works exclusive contigo with the layer g10 black and grey as well
Definetly stress test this one
I'll be changing out the bugout grivory for flytanium Jade g10s, tomorrow
LOL love the intro dude
Who makes that Vendetta.. I couldn't really understand what you said.
You need a giant mouse ace Biblio. I think you’d really enjoy the nice in micarta.
I think the red is awesome
Really enjoying the videos 👍 🔥🔥🔥
Went in the store looking for my first 940, picked up both, left with a freek
I want to like this knife… looks great in that color way… but the smaller cartridge/liner chassis is smaller than my Ritter Griptilian which is odd given the knife is billed as a heavy duty edc…
FREEK or PM2 🤔 ?
Hey Talon, do you like the Bailout? I’ve thought about getting one but I’m not a fan of spring assist opening knives.
I like the newest one better, also they are not spring assisted
Talon Sei my mistake, I could’ve sworn I read somewhere that they were. Thanks! Keep up the great content man 🤙
can you do a video on the esee-3 I love that knife, and keep up the great work.
I love everything about this knife except for the penis shaped pocket clip
Orendz77 I called benchmade and got a replacement clip. It’s not free anymore but $5 was worth it for me. I hate the “penis” clip. Haha
Great Intro!
Hahahahaha that intro was awesome
Looks like the Grip's bigger brother. Sick!
Keep doing this
So the ball-bearing lock on say, the Spyderco Manix 2 is similar to the axis lock is it? What's the difference in terms of operation? It looks like you can operate the axis lock by using one side/finger - is this correct? With the Manix 2 I need to pull the tab on both sides which is a pain is the asterisk.
It’s almost identical. You can probably operate them both from one side but it’s easier using it from both.
You can operate the locks better as the knife breaks in , I have both knives and after the break in period you will love either knife , for sure. Got to say that m4 is nice...
@@alisadigout5617 I've had the Manix 2 for a while and love it, but have always pulled on both sides so I guess it never broke in. I mean I can do it unilaterally, but it feels as if it's putting too much stress on the mechanism. Thanks for the comment.
The Spyderco Police 4 in "K390" wipes the floor with this knife! Unfortunately, it is no longer produced 🙄
Cool review. Have you seen the cold steel Espada?
Edit: love me some benchmade
I have. I don’t have room for the XL although that would be cool just to hold 😂
Talon Sei my man you read my mind. That Is a true pocket sword
Love it
I want one of those so bad!!!
I wanna see you beat that Freek!
m4 haven't tried ! but the if the liehype is the same as usual !
The intro wow 😂😂😂😂
Yes stress test PLEASE
Please continue lock down knife week
Love the video as always! You should check out the Benchmade Grizzly Ridge. I know you're into all black everything but its a super sweet knife. Also you can pick one up a limited edition black and blue version right now for $80 at knife works.
P.S. I wont let anyone know at Bladehq if you get one. I ain't no snitch. 👍
Nice,but the Hogue Doug Ritter is my choice
Wait red g10? I thought the only red was thoes liners hmm
yeah boi
That damn intro 😂
Grivory handles are the worst. It’s kzeoy me from getting a bugout
If you still have that super freek in good condition, I will trade a brand new mini adamas for it. It is black with the tungsten coated cpm cruwear blade. I will trade it for a super freek, a mini freek carbon fiber model, or a shaman with plain edge. Reply here if anyone is interested. I love the mini adamas, but I find myself using other knives because I don't want to scuff it so I'd rather a more figit friendly knife.
Think the freek looks like it’s designed for a purpose other than going out to stab someone
Pocket swords need to be a thing. #LockdownSwordWeek?
#dopestvloginthegame #allblackeverything
Starts 2:40
I just ordered the crkt provoke
I want I need must have
My dad just gave me one of thesw
The pm2 seems a lot better bang for buck than the freek
The freaks come out at night!
$200.00 ???? Cmon !
79$ now but different scales
$200.00 aint bad for a knife of that size, with those materials, axis lock, and its made in the USA
@@Microfiber_Muncher what do you think it costs BM to make? They are abusing your patriotism, smart but cruel.
#lockdownknifeweek
Just ordered the freek clone $28.00 jade G10 ! ! Ordered the mini freek $39.00 ,blue class as benchmade puts it ( colored G10 )!
This is their karma for their greed ! And bad quality control !
Most all production knives are made with Chinese cnc machines ,even the so called American made production clones , but the so called American knife companies do not pass on the savings like a loyal American knife CO. would ! When I see some loyalty from them I will think about being loyal to them !
The bugout is like $12.00 , a fair price for a cheap rubber scaled knife ! The G10 scale bugout , the fix for the cheap crap rubber scales bugout is $30.00 or $40.00 a fair non geedy price !
The steel lie hype ??? D2 is the best edge holding next is XHP then S35vn ! S30V is repackaged 440 not even as good edge holding as 440C or AUS 8 ! And whatever steel they use can only raise the price a few dollars not hundreds of dollars , Hype lies for collectors ,not users !
Let put that clone freek in a competition against the real m4 freek.
yep you’re buying junk
how do you like getting ripped for the original bugout rubber handle for 10x what it's worth ! the clone is $12.00 a fair price for this $5.00 gas station knife !
They're Mickey mouse knives I go with cold Steel knives.
When I come to watch a knife video.. I come to see the knife. Anyone who has five minutes of their face talking.. I’m gonna bail. Just an FYI you didn’t ask for…
You recovered but the intro.. have them be b-roll of the blade not you 👍
If only there was a way to fast forward ⏩