Benchmade Proper 318-2 | Full Review

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My review of the Benchmade Proper series, focusing on the new 318-2 model. I love the Benchmade Proper in general, but is the new upgraded version worth the increase in price?
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@Retroweld 3 года назад

Northwest Knives has it on discontinued clearance for $142! Get one while you can. I bought both, sheepsfoot and Clip Point. 🎉🎉 👊

@Slithh 5 лет назад

You know me and slipjoints... not gonna happen. I think it stems from too many accidents as a kid with Grandpa's "Case" knives or Swiss Army Knives or whatever but I can't get behind a knife without a lock. While these are nice, good steel, good handle material, and excellent craftsmanship, I could not justify paying $125.00 for something I would be reluctant to use. They are pretty and I might, MIGHT, carry one on a special occasion for extremely light use such as opening letters. Great video my friend as always.

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

I can respect that. A lot of people feel the way you do about non-locking knives. Then there’s people who think any knife that has a lock is blasphemy because it’s not traditional, lol. If I carry a slipjoint, 85% of the time it’s in addition to another locking folder. Thanks for watching bro!!

@BigRedEDC 5 лет назад

Very cool of Zach to offer it to the pass around!! Great video brother and thanks for sharing your views on it!

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks, JB! And yes, super cool of Zach!

@averyavenue 2 года назад

I had NO clue that the blue limited edition existed until watching this. I just ordered the 318 (brn micarta) and it'll be here soon :)

@mrmaxx4400 4 года назад

Excellent review- you present all the outstanding details. Thank you

@GearedTowardGear1 4 года назад

You bet! Thanks for the kind words and thanks so much for watching!

@rhino5419 5 лет назад

Hi. My favourite is yours with the lanyard. Nice of Zach. All the best

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks, Rhino. I think that one is also my favorite as well. Cheers!

@scottf.3808 5 лет назад

Mr. Benchmade is all right that Zach guy....Nice take on the knives....You make some good points.....Good stuff...

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks, Scott! Lol, yeah Mr. Benchmade is an awesome dude. Thanks for watching!

@Steve-Goff 5 лет назад

Excellent review. Sounds like the upgrades are worth the price difference. Awesome explanation of the manufacturing process and why it’s worth it

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thank you, sir! Now go buy one 😂.

@ocomegashadowstacking5886 5 лет назад

Wow really amazing Benchmade Proper reviews!!! :D

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thank you, Amos!

@ocomegashadowstacking5886 5 лет назад

@@GearedTowardGear1 you're welcome 😊

@paddyspotatopeelers2154 5 лет назад

Good honest review and I agree with your thoughts. Although a bit different in that I like canvas micarta more than CF. The blade steel is not worth the jump in price alone. Atb paddy 👍☘️😀

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching Paddy!! I’m a sucker for canvas micart as well! Cheers!

@monkeyfaceII 4 года назад

We’re all suckers for canvas micarta

@hectorrivera6624 3 месяца назад

Love these Proper knives, I got 6 of them in different models.

@zachstuff 5 лет назад

Glad to let others check this sweet knife out! I am kind of a carbon fiber junky! The S90V is holding up so well! Good review!

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks, Zach! It’s a beauty for sure!! Thanks again!

@kevink.2719 5 лет назад

Nice looking knife awesome of Zack to loan out 👍

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks, Kevin. Yeah it was very generous of him for sure.

@derealovesurvival7549 5 лет назад

Looks like a solid little knife thanks for sharing ATB

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

You bet! Thanks so much for watching. All the best to you!

@rodneypearson6986 5 лет назад

Love the new proper been Rocking it a few weeks now still very sharp great execution by Benchmade. Still really like my limited proper tho. Nice review and comparison

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks, Rodney! I’m jealous, lol! I’m glad you like it, and thanks for the comments my friend. 🤙👊🍻

@JadeSchafer 5 лет назад

That's a snazzy looking knife. Great review.

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Snazzy is a good word for it! Thanks, Jade!

@jeremyspaulding7735 5 лет назад

They are truly awesome knives and I tend to agree I think I would stick to the basic 120 instead of the premium and this is why I love the videos u make so informative and it makes these decisions easier to make keep up the great work

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Hey, Jeremy! Thanks so much for the kind words, that means a lot to me. And thank you for your continued support, it is much appreciated!

@jjcahill8934 5 лет назад

The Proper looks very cool, though I'm like you in that I rotate quite a few traditional knives and really only need a good 1095 (the heat treat on some of the old manufacturers, 50+ years, is awesome!) I could see if you were set on the carbon fiber covers, a few bucks more is worth it. Thanks for an excellent review!

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Hey, JJ! Your absolutely right - does anyone really NEED S30V or even S90V? I would say the majority do not, maybe some do. A well treated 1095 blade will get the job done for sure, I just love this design so much I can’t help myself, lol. Thanks for watching!

@jerseyknifeguy6382 5 лет назад

Being a huge traditional knife guy I can't believe I don't have one yet!!!!!

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

What’s up brother, thanks for watching! You don’t have any Benchmade Propers, or just not the new variant?

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

You’ve got some great ones though! If you don’t have Propers I would personally go with the 318, basic clip point w/ Micarta. 😍

@jerseyknifeguy6382 5 лет назад

Geared Toward Gear yeah dude that will be my next one for sure....... It's so hard because there are so many knives I want......... Thanks

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

JerseyKnife Guy - I hear ya man. I have like 30 knives on my list right now. 😂

@ryangraham8596 3 года назад

140 on BladeHQ right now. Got one coming for Christmas!

@motoknivesandgunsbyjt Год назад

On the fence buying one of these since I’ve heard from more than one RU-vidr about the lazy snap, walk n talk and not so strong half stop. Thoughts?

@dark_gravity_edc 5 лет назад

To me S90V, S110V, M390, REX121, etc.... makes more since on a Proper than it does a 940 or similar "hard use" tactical utility style knife. Those steels are too chip prone for hard use IMO. They are great cutters and to me belong on a dedicated cutter. I think the Proper fits that better than a lot of the knives you see those steels on. Great review and video.

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching, Tad! You’re absolutely right, those steels can absolutely be prone to chipping if used improperly.

@doctoruttley 3 года назад

Slipjoint... Benchmade... carbon fiber... S90V... 🤯 Just ordered one 😎🤘🏻 Edit: Would love to see an M390 blade I with wood scales. 🤤

@2004wrxy 5 лет назад

I’ve been saying this for a while , I need one ... I love the sheep’s foot and canvas ! Think that is my flavor .... that CF is very nice though

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

The canvas micarta is so sexy. I think you’d really enjoy it if you can justify the price tag for yourself. I obviously can, lol - they are phenomenal.

@robertanderson1015 5 лет назад

Awesome looking knife. If I get one someday it would be a lower priced one. But probably would get a couple decent budget friendly locking blades instead. Ha

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Nothing wrong with that! I think for most people the $120 version is plenty. But regardless of quality and materials many people have a hard time justifying the cost. Which is fair, it’s not cheap. Thanks for watching!

@jerseyknifeguy6382 5 лет назад

Man I ordered the green clip point.......... Now I have to get them all....... What are ya doin to me....... I told myself I was done for a little bit!!!!!!!!! Lol

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Lol - you won’t be disappointed! I’ll be excited to see a video and hear your thoughts when it arrives!! 🤙👊🍻

@michaelnemm1316 4 года назад

What lanyard is that on the regular proper

@GearedTowardGear1 4 года назад

It’s some 550 paracord that I tied in a knot with a brass lanyard bead that a friend of mine made. 👍🏻👍🏻

@mastercraftcc 3 года назад

Just ordered mine in carbon fiber should be here just after Christmas 138 bladeHQ

@Hobbofett 5 лет назад

A carbonfibre sheepsfoot yes please .

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

Right!? They’re beautiful. 😍😍😍

@Brewhound77 5 лет назад

Ok but we're getting g10 and m390 from hogue for about 160 in a griptilian form factor in limited volume so...

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

True. I think if the Hogue were carbon fiber it would be closer to the price of this knife. I think that Ritter is somewhat of a unicorn, though. Doug Ritter himself said his goal when seeking out manufacturers was to create the most affordable heavy duty high quality folder possible that could be made in the USA. And I think he may have. I also think Hogue is likely making less in their profit margins than Benchmade in this example. Although, even things like sprint run Spyderco PM2’s are coming in G10 & M390 USA Made for that same $160 price tag. It’s all relative I guess, lol.

@Brewhound77 5 лет назад

@@GearedTowardGear1 the knives are definitely in different categories but i guess my point is the materials in the upgraded proper are not the reason for the drastic increase in the price

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

So what is the reason? Do you not think that CF, S90V, and and the added processes of coating the liners and DLC coating the blade account for the $85 difference?

@Brewhound77 5 лет назад

@@GearedTowardGear1 yeah i think the original proper is already sold at a very high profit margin and the $85 extra for the premium is much more than the actual difference in materials cost. Its such a cool knife and in pretty high demand so BM can easily sell it for such a large profit.

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

I think the argument that the plain ole Proper is overpriced at $120 is fair, but every knife I could find with the same upgrades going from G10>CF and S30>S90 seemed to have a very similar percentage increase in price. But as I said, to even entertain spending $200 on the new Proper you have to be ok with the original being $120 and a lot of people aren’t. I personally think the original is worth every bit of $120, or maybe better stated that I get $120 of value from it, but I can’t justify spending $200+ on the new one based on my usage.

@Eldofarmboy 5 лет назад

I want to like that knife but I can't because Benchmade

@GearedTowardGear1 5 лет назад

They make some good stuff man. I’ve never tried their fixed blades but for EDC their folders are really good quality and their customer service it legit. And made in ‘Merica!