I just got the Bugout with the aluminum handle and the M390 blade. Its almost the perfect edc knife for me. Light sturdy and after I put a nice 18 degree bevel on the edge its pretty sweet. I got it sharp enough to easily shave facial hair. That M390 is fun with a polished edge.
I’m always hearing about omega springs failing on people, and it really surprises me. I’ve had my old Griptilian for probably 7 years now, and I use it A LOT! I religiously carry it every day. I’ve taken it everywhere, including out to sea, cutting bait with it and what not. Everything is still original. Never had a failed spring. Never a speck of rust. What I’m starting to believe is people experience failed springs because they’re fidgeting and playing with their knives more than anything. Metal fatigues over time with hard use. Which still amazes me. I mean, how much are people unnecessarily flicking their knives in and out for that to happen? My knife is a tool, not a toy. And I’ve even had my fair share of fidgeting with it. It’s still going strong. Other than cosmetic wear (which is surprisingly minimal) and evidence of sharpening and stropping, it still pretty much works the way it did when I bought it. Over the years, I’ve only taken it apart one single time to clean the lint out of it and give it a little oil. That’s it!
@@staffordsedc Hard to beat the Grips, man. I almost pulled the trigger on a customized Bugout (came across your vid while researching that knife). Still decided to get a customized Grip instead. Been wanting to treat myself to an upgraded version of the knife I already love. But the Bugout was a close second. Might still get one at some point.
@@calvinwon5113 I think it’s worth trying out! Getting a stock, used bugout is easily under $100 so it’s not a major investment luckily and can be modded in all kinds of ways!
Mines' still stock and blue/satin...it shocked me. It took just 1 full day of morning workout shorts, dress slacks, and PJ's to replace my beloved 940. I'd have bet money against that...but my 940 will get carried again when I send my Bugout back for spa service. I appreciate your review. Thanks.
Very nice review cool to see a long term review not many do that I still have to get a bugout been after one for a long time some day another great video keep it up
Jeremy Spaulding thank you! It’s an excellent knife for sure! New video on the bugout is uploading now, a very quick video showing off some new scales!
You’re moving to an auto which utilizes a coil spring for its deployment so you’re not escaping springs entirely. That being said autos like the Boker Kalashnikov use the same spring and run in just about any condition. Different knives with different deployments and locks but a solid choice I’m sure!
Not directly, more so the way the axis lock is handled during a quick closing/opening action. Operating the lock puts the spring under the most tension and the knife being in the open position is when the spring is most relaxed, the quick compression then release of the spring when flicking closed over and over is the stress that would likely cause a break.
Thanx for the good review I totally agree with everything you said.... where did you get the stronger omega springs? Cause mine died after only three weeks👎 that’s my only complaint about this knife
If you put the original parts back on you can still use warranty service, just don’t tell them! Lol, I swapped scales back when my springs broke and had no issues thankfully
I always wanted a Bugout but that Axis lock turns me off. I just don’t like the idea of a single weak spring being the only thing that keeps my action going.
If you buy the knife for being a pocket jewlery you can get one better looking for the half price. If you are getting one to have the job done Benchmade bugout earns every penny you have payed for it
