Its the best Benchmade - the M4 Freek 

I've never once taken the scales off any benchmades I own to clean it. Take the pivot out, slide the blade and washers out. Clean them. Dab of oil on one side of blade, stick washer to it, slide that back in the frame, then with a little flat head from your screwdriver kit, push the second washer into place. Slightly hold the axis bar to relieve tension, Take another random bit and shove it through the pivot hole to align the washers and blade. Jam pivot screw back in. Dab of oil down the side to washer. Flip it open/closed a few times. Done.

Thanks so much for the Knife Steel Nerds mention, that's exactly what appeals to me about knives, a life long fascination with material science.

Wholeheartedly love this knife. The guys over at DBK did an awesome video on it as well. Glad you’re digging it Pete! That intense knife bro meme was gold

Knife content and Persona 5 music? I’m so glad I found your channel.

Sometimes a pocket clip is just a pocket clip.

Mr Sparkle is disrespectful to dirt. Awesomo powah!

I just purchased a Super Freek not too long ago as my first Benchmade and am beyond impressed. It holds an edge so well and looks amazing as well

Love the bugout. My fav Benchmade. Tons of custom parts available.

The split arrow clip is just fine.

Being from the states I'm not used to knife reviewers cutting things. Good on ya.

Seems like a legit nice knife. In addition to the rubber band, you could put a soldering iron tip on the screw to help break it down with heat. Oh before that. Do the tap trick. Put the bit on screw and give it some taps to break the loctite.

Needed some knife nerdyness in my life today, the montage music makes me complete

Great review as always. I’m loving my Benchmade “super” freek. Love the blade shape , the high flat grind and CPM-M4 is my favorite folding knife steel. The sculpted G-10 handle feels great, offers a secure and versatile grip and looks good. The knife is lightweight, strong, ergonomic and overall just a great performer. As far as Benchmade go, it ranks up there with my Knives Ship Free , exclusive 908 stryker in M4/carbon fiber, 550-1 griptilian and 581 barrage M390/aluminum bolster/G-10 models. A great knife!

12:09 The 'versaflex' actually feels great in hand, and it doesn't really hinder getting it in and out of the pocket as much as some reviewers suggest (compare it to cutting with a coated blade🤔). My only gripe with it is that it's softness makes it more vulnerable to damage and even denim will wear it down in the long run. But I'm sure if you live in the States you could then send it in and have the scales replaced at a very reasonable price. Personally I wish the Super Freek came with S90V. I don't care much for coated blades.

My Super Freek (purchased directly from the Benchmade factory store) has no coating where the washers and lock bar contact the blade so it opens and closes as smooth as any bearing pivot knife with zero blade play. Also, with axis lock knives there is no need to remove the scale screws. You only need to remove the pivot bolt and slide the blade and washers out.

Agreed. DBK did a video with this knife included. Impressive all around. Don’t waste your money on the overhyped Spyderco Shaman, get this one instead!

I couldn’t agree with you more. My M4 Freak is my favorite Benchmade too. I really need to get a different pocket clip, Benchmade stopped giving clips though

Loved my first M4 Freek so much that I bought a second one. The clip sucks but all my BM’s now rock the Lynch Northwest deep carry titanium clip. Love the steel testing.

Good review, got mine about 2 weeks ago after procrastinating for a year. Authorized dealers on ebay have it for $175 usd. I have this for a backup to my backup in my outdoor pack. My intent was for mostly wood processing & it even strikes a ferro rod (from factory) keep up the good work!

Cedric and Ada at 6:34),listening to it cut really is appropriate,a super sharp knife cutting phone book paper can be whisper quiet 😁

Man I’ve had this knife on me everyday since I bought it 15months ago. It’s such a beast and very smooth. It’s so fun to flick. And stays so so sharp. Mine sees the leather strop everyday that’s all it ever seems to need. However I wish it was more “pokey”. So I just ordered myself the crucarta pm2 :) thanks for all you do man

Welcome back!! Re: bad cutting results, outpost had the same, but adding a few sharpenings made it better.

The fact that tons of company’s are using the axis lock makes me feel like it’s not a problem. I’m just happy that the lock doesn’t fail on the freek like it does on the adamas. And the freek does have the slightly thicker omega springs

Not everyone in America is bat shit crazy. I work in corrections and I have always appreciated Benchmade's support for law enforcement. Don't have the super Freek yet, but it is on my list.

As we live in a "New and improved world" I am surprised you didn't go with the "Super Freak, Super Freak" Sung to the song "Super Freak", anyway I am sure you had your reasons, I always enjoy your informative and highly comedic videos. Take Care

Instead of a mini bugout, I want a large bugout that is 3.5 inches on the blade. Put it in a knife nerd steel like S90V

I had 3 omega springs break on my Bugout within 6 months. You better hope your spring doesn’t break because they will not send a spring to you they will have you send it in to get fixed. Send it from Aussie land will be a pain. Beside the omega spring great knife! Did coating on blade recieve any scratches, I see it held up pretty well. Thx for vid!

I have the regular Freek with S30V steel and it`s my most used and loved knife I ever owned...

Bring back Fridays with Basil!!!

I don't even take mine apart i just run it under water with soap and lube it. Best knife i got for work the washers don't get all full of concrete dust and dirt like the ball barrings

Absolutely love my super freek! When I received mine, the pivot screw would not stay secured. It was lose enough to where I could unscrew it with my finger tip. If anybody has had the same issues, use some blue loctite.

Sure it's ergonomic, cuts well and looks cool. But, can I take it home to mother?

943 all day and all night. Love Benchmade’s M4. I have it on the Barrage custom with FDE scales and assisted opening. 940 in my front pocket and a Barrage in my back pocket (either the M4, S90V or the Damasteel Barrages) 😎🤘🏻🇨🇦 Edit: either the 940 or the 943 in the front pocket. Depending on the tasks.

Bro I killed that damn screw too. If you can get the rest of the screws out you can just twist on it and if will come loose.

I love my Super Freek, as we all know M4 can be a bit of a bear to sharpen but, set your mind to it and anything is achievable.

dude i talk about your channel often you are hilarious your cut scenes like the zombie one just now are great. ya made me buy a freek i am excited to try out the m4 only knife steel i believe i havent done a video on is m4

Have to say this Super Freek has been my favorite for the past year! Hoping for that mini super freek! Thanks for the detailed review!

Nice knife, like the Benchmade 417 Fact a wee bit more.

I have the regular S30V Freek and I really love it. I'm more tempted than I should be to get the M4 Freek.

The Persona theme? Are you serious? This is why I love you. Godammit.

Aramis in Russia makes fantastic aftermarket scales for this model. Really transforms the profile and ergos in ways I find to be much better than stock.

I just purchased the bailout, can't wait to get some time with it. I've been carrying a tanto style for afew years now, the scales are ok I guess 🤷🏼‍♂️. I like the freek scales with the colored liners 🤙🏼 For slicing, now I wonder if I've been having issues with the tanto blade vs that style.

Please do a rough vs polished edge! I’ve been keeping mine at a stropped 800 grit finish and it seems to last longer. KSN is just doing single finishes.

Goodness, that Intense Knife Bros bit... yer in top form Pete!

That background music... The red and black knife... JOKER IS THAT YOU??

Hey try taking the pivot out and you gain access to the bushings so as to polish them ..this way you don't touch the handle scales. Just a thought to save you time..

Respect for all your revews, interesting fun to watch, with slight sarcazm to spice up the subject and in deps explanation. Thank you for eforts, highly apriciate your work.

I'd like a 6 month magnum opus knife pivot lube tasting review please.

Doug Ritter was the person who designed that knife for Benchmade. Great review 👍🏼

I'm glad that knife tickles the boxes for you.

Agree on glass breakers. Another thing they do is (when carried in the back pocket) tear the leather seat in your Lexus :(

Original freek isn't bad with deep carry pocket clip. 2. You can always pop pivot out and clean washers and blade that way.

Nice review. I need to get to Benchmade and take a look at one of these (one they re-open).

Typical for my luck with Benchmade - I sold all of mine and decided to return and buy this one. The blade was off center and the coating was missing from a sizable portion of the spine near the top. Benchmade for me just sucks.

It really is the best benchmade. And the smoothest by far. And toughest.

Nice review Pete! Not sure if you wanted to deep clean but If you just want to clean the washers/blade, you only need to remove the pivot. The blade and washers will drop free. Entire disassembly isn't necessary. Sorry bout your hardware dude!

I've got a super freek. It really is a great knife, It holds an edge well, has nice ergonomics, and looks great.

Man you're such an awesome geek! Didn't expect the persona 5 ost to hit me upon clicking the video haha!

I like to clean benchmades with the CRK or Nick Shabazz method of just pulling the pivot.

Love the use of persona 5 music, hope you got your hands on royal!

You may want to try an edge that is a bit toothier, such as stopping at around 6 or 800 grit and then stropping with diamond sprays 6-3 and 1micron then that M4 edge could last you forever from my personal experience but it does take such a nice sticky edge when polished so I go back and forth between toothy and polished on my M4 knives

I sent mine back - sticking to Hinderer, Chris Reeve and Shirogorov. My Benchmade arrived with missing coating on the spine ant tip and the usual Benchmade off-center blade - sold them all I’m out.

I wonder if the screw would have stripped if you weren’t using that funky tool.... Awesome video as always!

A blade test should be slicing 1” Manila, or hemp rope. That would be more impressive to me.

Such a great review and a magnificent cutting tool. I owned one and then sold it because of the negative press surrounding the axis lock. It's not for me, but I still think it's cool.

Another great review. As for the stripping problem, Try using a proper screw driver with quality bits. Just some anecdotal evidence but. I haven't had a single screw strip on me since i started using 1/4 inch bits on a full sized driver.

Love the mr sparkle shirt

Great video, man! Glad to see you back. :)

☄☄Freek fanboys just made up the majority of your viewing audience! 😅🤣🤣 🖤From USA! Thanks for another good video! Your one of the better review channels out there! Stay safe & take care✌!

LOVED the very end of this one Pete 💥

The Super Freek banishes EDC tasks to the land of wind & ghosts!

This looks a lot like the Ritter model Griptillians from a while back.

The silhouette of the freek blade is dang near identical to the Buck Vanguard 192. Having the same belly towards the end of the blade makes this a great folder knife for skinning game. I also have the north-fork from Benchmade's hunt series of knives, and i think the super freek is a better skinning blade. Coincidentally, the axis-lock action on the super freek and on the north fork are the best-feeling actions on large and small axis lock knives, respectively. Compared to the Ritter (Hogue) i carry the m390 ritter if i expect rain/risk of water, or the super freek if in anticipate use on wood (e.g., trimming branches in the yard, etc.) You compared this to the PM2, and while it isn't a terrible comparison, I think the Manix 2 is a better point of comparison, given the similar lock styles and the slightly stronger tip on the manix. The spyderco knives have poor geometry for cleaning game compared to the freek, because really only the very tip of the knife gets utilized on the pointy geometry of the sypderco tip. I've been trying to sample every super blade steel in a consistent form. this has resulted in a collection of Manix 2's in everything from 52100 to maxemet (and everything in between), with a few PM2's to fill in the blanks (i.e., k390 and 10v). If benchmade could release a g10 freek in all of their steel offerings, I would get every one. I think the freek blade shape would better utilize "super steels" than the Spyderco blades, given the better belly near the tip for skinning game and tip strength for light batoning. I'm thinking benchmade's s90v would have great wear resistance that could deal with abrasive hides during skinning and (properly hardened) 3v could turn the superfreek into a folder survival knife.

Got mine today 🇨🇦 expensive indeed!

automatic thumbs up for that intro song

Re:- your comments about the Benchmade company...🌝👍 Re:- The Freek, knice knife, and a fantastic lock. P.S. You need to eat more...you look too hungry! 🍺🍕 Thanks for a pleasant review!

Stellar music choice

Thumbs up on the vid initially for the Persona 5 soundtrack 🎉

Do you still have this knife? If so I seen a few vids where they had to sharpen it so much because something going on with the steel. Anyway they got better results on edges retention after several sharpening’s. I have the knife and it’s also my favorite benchmade. I have several including 940 and Bugout.

I love my Benchmade “super freek” its one of my favorite knives and has lasted the test of time both in use and in my EDC lineup , this and the Spyderco shaman are the only knives that i have bought and haven’t Sold to buy to buy other knives. Great video brother.

Can you review those sweet Uggs? Thanks!

Great review Pete. The first Freek underwhelmed me with their rubber inlays. It looked cheap to me and I hated the way it felt, both in hand and in the pocket. I had written the model off completely until I hefted the Super Freek at BladeHQ. It was love at first sight. It took a while before I could afford it, but it's now been in my rotation for several months and it is everything I want in a Benchmade. (BTW, thanks for your jab at the whiners over the "Benchmade Debacle" of last year. If ever there was a sentiment that has been woefully overstated and worn out, it's that one. Incidentally, it didn't make a dent in Benchmade's sales figures. The fact is most people, even ardent American patriots who bleed red, white and blue, just didn't care.)

Damn, love that funky sound track

I actually have the m4 Bailout with a replaced backspacer and I love it. I think I still prefer the Crooked River over the Freek though

You need to do a comparison on which knife is best for home haircuts. 😃

And one ring to rule them all-the hogue doug ritter,in 20cv

Great shirt Pete! 😂

M4, eh. I am surprised. I have a Bravo 1 from Bark River I have avoided because of the rust prone tendency of the M4. I guess its the coating that makes the difference? It’s a first production run so I am just keeping in cherry, but that was not my original intent. I was just stupid when I picked out the steel.

Thank God I was worried about you bro

Loving the Persona Soundtrack

Best tshirt ever

Ah mista sparkle!

Great review fish bulb

I went back and forth between this and the Hogue Doug Ritter, knifeworks exclusive. Doug Ritter won hands down for price $160 and no stupid coating on its 20cv steel. Both have g10 handles and similar blade shape. Although freek blade shape is a bit more aesthetically pleasing.

Pete, any chance you could do a side by side comparison with the M4 super-freak and the Hogue Ritter rsk in 20cv? I own both and I gotta tell ya I really think the hogue is much much better a knife all around but yes maybe the steel won't hold an edge as well with 20cv as properly treated M4 but I don't think they've treated it hard enough and went more for strength so the 20cv seems to me to hold an edge longer and it costs less and is stainless, fit and finish is better way smoother, no lock stick on hogue lol I could go on but I'd love to see them compared side by side by someone able to actually test them and see who comes out on top!

And yea there over lock tighted i stripped two of mine out swapping them to red... got um out but also have tools to do so or would be pissed

Benchmade has the best M4 of any production company. Their S90V is pretty great too, better than most of Spyderco's (coming from a spyderco fanboy). I really wish they had more models that interest me, but ive been extremely happy with this and the 3v bailout that i recently purchased. I was amazed with the bailouts edge retention, especially after the initial fiasco. Definitely needs some Ti scales, but i cant stand FRN in any form. Great video.

Really? Some spring may or may not break? I'll stick with my Para2 S30V. 👍🌲

Great music btw 😍

use sharp soldering iron to heat the screw