Is Benchmade worth it?

Is Benchmade worth it?

  • Yes, most models are a good buy.

    Votes: 37 25.0%

  • No. Most models are overpriced.

    Votes: 79 53.4%

  • No, but I will still buy them.

    Votes: 24 16.2%

  • Yes. But I won't buy them.

    Votes: 8 5.4%
  • Total voters
    148
  • Poll closed .
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Yes if you have higher standards than just saving a few dollars. If you have no choice but to save a few dollars then there are better options than Benchmade
 
KenHash said:
I guess different people have different experiences. I have 5 Benchmades, My Adamas I've had for 9 years. I have never had an Omega spring break. I have never had any blade play on any of them. Whether Benchmade knives are "worth it" depends on how you define :worth".
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True. All I’m saying is my experience with them. Apart from the slight blade play and omega spring issue they are still good knives. What I mean by “worth it” is my opinion, it may not be worth it for me but it will be worth it for you.
 
Sibyrnes said:
In 1 year, you have broken "at least" two springs on each of your Benchmade knives? Since everyone is expressing their opinions, here's mine.

I think at least one of the following is true:
You are doing something incredibly stupid with those knives.
You are buying fake Benchmades.
You are lying exaggerating:rolleyes:
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This is just my personal opinion/experience. I do not appreciate being called a liar because you do not agree with my personal opinion. I’m not saying Benchmade knives are junk I’m just saying the facts of my own experience.
 
master_nylo said:
This is just my personal opinion/experience. I do not appreciate being called a liar because you do not agree with my personal opinion. I’m not saying Benchmade knives are junk I’m just saying the facts of my own experience.
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Where did you buy your knives?
 
I think I contacted the dealer the first time it happened, but it might be worth another try. Thank you for the idea.
 
The newest knives have insane prices for what you get. I love me some Benchmade knives, but they make it hard to try models other than the Bugout and 940. Prices are way too high and not a great secondary market for non-staple models. Plus I’ve had a bunch of Benchmade knives with terrible edges from factory. Spyderco, ZT, & Hogue have better factory edges and heat treat.
 
I purchased this Ruckus 610 as a first production run back in 2006. I've used it for 17 years like it was a rented mule with a mean personality and I had a toothache. It's been my go-to EDC ever since. Over the years, I've had Josh reblade it with Vanax SuperClean steel at 60 Rc. The original S30V was a bit chippy for chopping. The Vanax at 15 dps and an edge thickness of 15 thousandths chops with no damage, holds an edge and sharpens easily to a fine-grained keeness. With the Axis lock held back, the 4.25 inch blade swings freely like a pendulum. It locks up solid. I added the silver twill scales for variety, and replaced the flimsy pocket clip with a thick Ti version. And I've never had a problem with it. And no knife of the hundreds that I've tried since has been able to kick it out of my pocket.

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master_nylo said:
This is just my personal opinion/experience. I do not appreciate being called a liar because you do not agree with my personal opinion. I’m not saying Benchmade knives are junk I’m just saying the facts of my own experience.
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Not buying it this time either.
 
I’ve been mildly browsing this thread because I am a self admitted benchmade “fanboy” (actually not really, I just own and enjoy multiple benchmade knives but I guess somehow that makes me that internet word). The question “is benchmade worth it” is literally a google search question, so you may as well look for your answers there. You are asking an incredibly generalized question to a sea of people who are “knife” (not company) enthusiasts. I have only been in the knife collecting game for a few years and I know very little, so I seem to be googling/bladeforums searching for the same questions sometimes. At this point, I sometimes question my last few years of “dispensable income” purchases. I own a variety of knives from different companies, the majority (wayyy majority) being benchmade knives. Sometimes I worry if I made the wrong purchase whether it be popularity, resale value, or “ability.” After all that, I still need to go to work and do shit that requires a knife. I reach for my trusty benchmade (or whatever) and wa-lah the thing is cut and it was comfortable and satisfying to do so. Long rant but in my opinion, if you can cut with something that does the job comfortably and looks cool and you’re happy with it, who gives a shit about the internet’s opinion?
 
stevejams said:
I’ve been mildly browsing this thread because I am a self admitted benchmade “fanboy” (actually not really, I just own and enjoy multiple benchmade knives but I guess somehow that makes me that internet word). The question “is benchmade worth it” is literally a google search question, so you may as well look for your answers there. You are asking an incredibly generalized question to a sea of people who are “knife” (not company) enthusiasts. I have only been in the knife collecting game for a few years and I know very little, so I seem to be googling/bladeforums searching for the same questions sometimes. At this point, I sometimes question my last few years of “dispensable income” purchases. I own a variety of knives from different companies, the majority (wayyy majority) being benchmade knives. Sometimes I worry if I made the wrong purchase whether it be popularity, resale value, or “ability.” After all that, I still need to go to work and do shit that requires a knife. I reach for my trusty benchmade (or whatever) and wa-lah the thing is cut and it was comfortable and satisfying to do so. Long rant but in my opinion, if you can cut with something that does the job comfortably and looks cool and you’re happy with it, who gives a shit about the internet’s opinion?
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To give short answer - plenty of knives do the job comfortably, look better, have better materials and are cheaper than Benchmade - therefore making it not worth it.

They make nice knives, I'd like to own one some day... but seeing the pricing it's not gonna happen. I value my money and I can't see justification giving Benchmade even nearly as much as they ask for their knives.

Neither the feel, or design or materials or reputation justify these prices. While I am sure that some people do blow out omega spring issue out of proportion - it does happen. I doubt that guys I personally know would lie into my face and show me online pics of springs and not their own.

Imagine if Ford priced their cars to cost as much as Ferrari models... that's essentially what Benchmade did here.
 
LostCause said:
To give short answer - plenty of knives do the job comfortably, look better, have better materials and are cheaper than Benchmade - therefore making it not worth it.

They make nice knives, I'd like to own one some day... but seeing the pricing it's not gonna happen. I value my money and I can't see justification giving Benchmade even nearly as much as they ask for their knives.

Neither the feel, or design or materials or reputation justify these prices. While I am sure that some people do blow out omega spring issue out of proportion - it does happen. I doubt that guys I personally know would lie into my face and show me online pics of springs and not their own.

Imagine if Ford priced their cars to cost as much as Ferrari models... that's essentially what Benchmade did
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Dude if you’re going to quote my post, don’t say “to give a short answer” and then go off on your own tangent. What you said and I said are two completely different things. I don’t know you at all, but leave me out of your opinions
 
It seems a bit of a stretch to call Benchmade prices "Ferrari" prices. BM's typical folders range from about $130 to $300. In the knifeworld that's not exactly crazy money. Should a base Bugout cost $162 MAP now? I think it would be a much better value at $135 like a Mini Griptilian. But they keep selling. And the only true measure of an object's worth is what people are willing to pay for it. And so far they're willing to pay. Companies raise the prices on hot sellers like the Bugout. Just look at the price history of the $252 Spyderco Shaman. I'd argue that the $252 Super Freek is a better "value" but the Shaman is a great knife and a huge hit.

I also disagree that other companies have better materials. BM uses the same grade of materials that the rest of the knife industry uses and in some cases I think BM's materials can be superior. BM's carbon fiber has always impressed me, whereas I've seen some funky CF from other brands.
 
LostCause said:
To give short answer - plenty of knives do the job comfortably, look better, have better materials and are cheaper than Benchmade - therefore making it not worth it.

They make nice knives, I'd like to own one some day... but seeing the pricing it's not gonna happen. I value my money and I can't see justification giving Benchmade even nearly as much as they ask for their knives.

Neither the feel, or design or materials or reputation justify these prices. While I am sure that some people do blow out omega spring issue out of proportion - it does happen. I doubt that guys I personally know would lie into my face and show me online pics of springs and not their own.

Imagine if Ford priced their cars to cost as much as Ferrari models... that's essentially what Benchmade did here.
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Wait one. You do not own even one BM and still hate them. That's troll country bub.
 
At this point, I don't think they're worth it.

I like Benchmade. I like a lot of their knives and I'm glad I have the ones I do, which are a couple older discontinued models (Benchmite II and Ambush), a mini bugout, grip, and 940.
Those last three get light to medium use when I carry them, nothing crazy, and I've not had any issues with the omega springs. Minimal blade play on the bugout and 940, and centering on the 940 is a little off.
I know lots of folks put value in USA vs foreign production, or take issue with the gun destruction thing, but honestly those don't matter all that much to me. And as a rather unpopular opinion, S30V is a great blade steel for me, though I'm happy with anything more than 8Cr or AUS8 to be honest.

I think the knives are great, I enjoy carrying and using them, but the prices that are charged now don't make them worth it to me.
 
Twindog said:
I purchased this Ruckus 610 as a first production run back in 2006. I've used it for 17 years like it was a rented mule with a mean personality and I had a toothache. It's been my go-to EDC ever since. Over the years, I've had Josh reblade it with Vanax SuperClean steel at 60 Rc. The original S30V was a bit chippy for chopping. The Vanax at 15 dps and an edge thickness of 15 thousandths chops with no damage, holds an edge and sharpens easily to a fine-grained keeness. With the Axis lock held back, the 4.25 inch blade swings freely like a pendulum. It locks up solid. I added the silver twill scales for variety, and replaced the flimsy pocket clip with a thick Ti version. And I've never had a problem with it. And no knife of the hundreds that I've tried since has been able to kick it out of my pocket.

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A Rukus III in Magnacut would be something for which I would be willing to pay as ridiculous a price as Benchmade is asking for their current Magnacut models.
 
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