I love the Nutnfancy talking points, but the ONLY area where I would disagree with Nutn is on every knife needing jimping. Sometimes a knife is just built to fit your hand a certain way and jimping won't actually add anything useful to the design.
Hey nutn, I'm an ex-machinist, and I just wanted to give you a heads up that carbide drills are not meant to be run slow. They are hard, and brittle, they need speed to cut properly. And typically without lubrication because of heat shock. Lubricating carbide can be like heating up a piece of glass and tossing it in a bucket of ice water. Looked like about a .5" bit, run the RPM at around 500 and take small, tapping pecks, should eat right through that hard stainless. Do not pre-drill.
@DutchOvnnn What about cobalt bits? I've had some success drilling through sheet stainless with cobalt bits. In addition, how about drilling a smaller hole and working your way up to your final diameter?
I have been thrashing this knife for about a year now and its held up admirably. still rock solid lockup. I've bent the clip on it twice, but their service is awesome and they replace it and tune it up to spec for cost of shipping. This knife is definitely worth the cost. I've seen what osborne can do now, so I'm thinking about getting a 940 for carry when I'm not working.
Regarding "jimping": I would say its more important that your finger under the blade can't slip? I mean: if you slip on top of the knife it's not that big of an issue as it it isn't sharp. But your finger slipping on the blade side? ouch!!
i was wondering whether to buy this and i figured nutnfancy would have a review of it, or at least i was hoping. now i can watch 18 minutes of awesomeness and i know ill make the right choice!
Get a ZT0500 Mudd Knife for a fully sealed locking mechanism and pivot. No way that knife is going to fail to lock up when you want it to. Super strong too. I stabbed through a mini-keg with it.
well when it comes to tactical knives you want weight and the rift is under the black class so regardless of what anyone may think it was made for tactical use, also the liners arent milled out for weight because it would reduce the rigidity of the handle and create more liner flex and due to the size of the knife the rigidity is needed.
The reason you might've broken those carbide bits is because carbide is not as tough compared to steel - any misalignment or bending in the bit will tend to cause fractures in the material. I would recommend cobalt drill bits (good ones are pricey) in a drill press, with a proper center punch and center drill, or a carbide end mill in a milling machine.
hey Nutnfancy, Have you had any experience with the Benchmade 913 Nitrous Stryker? It really caught my eye and was wondering if you had any opinions on it
I got one. Yup. All black. It does break in fairly quick and is one of the more fast blades I own. Takes traction tape well too. Right across the scales (space and all) for the thumb. I'd say it really grows on you. My GF even likes it. That says something.
I own this knife in the Sbk version and I love it. Good heft, strong and fast. I chipped it a few weeks back but gave it some sharpening and good as new. Got a great deal on it and it was an instant fav. I can understand the weight issue though but sometimes it comes in handy.:)
I'm new to the tactical knife scene but getting really into it. can someone please tell me what EDC stands for? ive looked online but cant find a clear definition, Thanks
I need to stop watching these video's. Just purchased this knife.....along with another one....and yea....I'm thinking about another purchase...think I'm showing the first symptoms of an addiction.
Thanks for another great knife revew Nutn! I am currently EDCing either a SOG Aegis or a Benchmade 890 Torrent (depending on what i feel like that day) and am very pleased with both thanks to your reviews. Happy Holidays!
As a reference, my primary defense blades are a Boker Jim Wagner Blade, a Cold Steel AK-47, my primary EDC is a SOG Trident (possesses a similar axis lock).
Nutn. Love your work, big fan. I was wondering if you've heard any feedback on the axis lock in regards to combat. I do not prefer liner lock knives for defensive purposes; in the heat combative dynamics your hand can actuate the liner lock, causing the blade to close (It's actually happened to me, thankfully it was a dulled, training folder). For combat purposes, I stick to lockback designs, like Cold Steel's tri-ad lock system. Any regards toward this?
I love this knife, and other benchmades, but I just cant pay $100 plus. lol Im a highschool student, I dont have a lot of money lol I dont want to pay much more that $50, thank God for the crkt m21 04 black g10
For some reason most of your videos have not been coming in my subscriptions and I just checked your home page to see if anything was new. The last 10 or so videos didn't show up. Funny thing is I ordered this knife (its still in the mail) and just found your review of it. Writing this while the video loads but just reading the description I think I made a good buy. Video is loaded now I will see for sure.
hey i got a qeustion because i`m thinking of buying the rift but i saw that the price went up to 230 because you get assisted opening what do you think take it or leave it . ps i love the nutnfancy project almost saw all of your vids. thank you
@heyhowyouredoing There's an automatic rift that costs more than the manual rift. Automatic is completely overrated, in my opinion. It doesn't add anything for me and there are bizarre legality issues in many places.
Order the manual version. I just ordered the 950BK 2 days ago for $165, and another site had the 950 (plain edge satin finish) for $108. It has since gone up to $165, but the price fluctuates anywhere in between there.
You carried it for 6 months? That is truly in depth research, my friend. Kudos for doing your homework before throwing it out there. A while back I had the same experience with the sharp shoulders on my Leatherman Kick (won in a raffle, not my 1st choice). I thought I was the only guy who sanded the handles on stuff until then. Didn't think it was "proper". No more. If I'm going to carry something, I'm going to be comfortable doing it. IMO this is a 5 dressed up as a 9. Peace to ya.
was intrested in this knife but as soon as you said would not recomend for tactical lost interest. a knife that big should fufill multiple roles in a system. handle looks amazing though. will try to find something similar
I'm still divided between this version and the 950BK, the black plain edge blade. I've heard that the 950BK has the same issues you noted with the 950SBK, the coating makes the pivot joint rough and slow to deploy. I imagine some Tuf-Glide and breaking in will fix the issue though. However now that I see a (good) video of the satin edge blade, I'm once again leaning in that direction.
Keywords matter. I once knew a guy named WESSON who thought he was an ACE because he carried new Rift Benchade HARDWARE which he let go for just over a hundred dollars. You needed to know his discount codes , which were hidden in plain open sight if you were to surf to his site. Justa rumor
Pro production this time with accurate specs. One Rift downside may be the Pinch Factor. This can happen if you (I) stupidly leave your (MY) index finger hanging over the handle front...just as the blade is snapped open hard . Top/rear of 950 blade is shaped so that you may smartly squash your finger tip & earn a big blood blister. For me sanding scales took 30 careful seconds for each side. Didn't need to remove them for this. All is good now and it wasn't that big a deal to begin with.
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I really dig that blade design. That is the kind of EDC knife I like to carry with a 3" blade or longer. Great reveiw keeping it real ! Keep up the Great work.
I bought this knife and it is worth every penny! Simply put : love it. All the negative (less positive :) ) points mentioned are true, but even so...the cool factor outweighs it. Thanks for the maaaaany reviews Nutn, keep it up!
just kind of wondering, what traction does the 940 have? because i know you love that blade for tactical from your review, but i dont see any real traction on that blade
the pricing (and pricing policy) on benchmades have turned me off towards their products in 2010. too much of a ripoff if you ask me, and too much hassle with overcoming their official pricing. I've mostly bought Kershaws this year, I may get back to BM when they settle down with their greed.
I prefer the 940, i just don't like the blade or handle on the 950. It's just got a little to much belly sweep and its a tiny bit too wide for me. And it's 2 ounces heavier.
Yet again, I have sent my fourth Benchmade knife back in within a year. At Benchmade's price point they are producing some sub-par knives. Still very disappointed with their quality control. Sent in a Dejavoo 740, Presidio 5000, & two Mini Dejavoo 745 knives
@tribunation I know what you mean. Benchmade is becoming akin to Gibson guitars. The prestige (and price) held by the name stays, but the quality control has dropped drastically.
@velocigecko Finally, I have someone agree with me on this matter. I think some of Kershaw's designs kick "a" on BM for way cheaper. My Kershaw knives are more reliable than my BM knives.
Nice, I have this model but I don't really carry it as its not really a 'tactical'. I'm gonna have to revisit it now. Mine has the serrations and yes it opens slow. I am a Benchmande and Emerson fan although I carry a Strider RC right now. And I like a larger knife for EDC.
@zooblestyx Not yet. I've been trying to justify it first but I'm thinking about just going out and buying it when I got the spare cash floating around.
I miss my benchmade. I am partial to tanto tips though. My benchmade was stolen! Darn theives! I gotta git me another one. Know any place with good prices?
Huh. I am NOT a fan of benchmade. I had one of their 556 knives and it rusted to death and the blade screw loosend and the blade got loose so I threw it away. I contacted Benchmade before pitching it and they did nothing. I prefer spyderco or kershaw now.
@Outdoorsforum I've been using a 557 for a long time now...No problems here. Fast deployment every time. Unlike my delica...Slow as shit. I can't flick it open w/o good wrist action involved.
I even tested the axis lock by burying it in the mud, it still opened up and locked just fine...kinda like an ak-47 Kalashnikov.
@babaz7 Yes but thats kind of the fun thing, hearing a person talking about something that he loves. I think it´s kind of amazing how he can talk about a knife for ever, but thats just because he loves it. I bet you can go on and on about whatever you love in life.
@Uri24 It means Every Day Carry, he has a vid on his channel about it. It is just a knife that you will always carry with you unlike a huge survival knife or a tactical knife.
Dont leave the initial review out there. It was weak and misinformed. I sold mine thinking there was a lot more to be had from Benchmade when in reality this is a great knife.
I love your reviews and think what you do is great but the initial review was not informed and misguided. Keep up the good work!
Great review. But as only a casual knife guy, I just can't justify the money that BM wants for most of their blades. I hear that you'll understand the price once you have it in hand but dang just too much $ for me at this point. So many of them do look awesome but so are a lot of competitors at a much lower price. Anyway thanks nutn!
Nice lookin' knife. A lot of that 2nd type of Kool, but out of my price range. Thanks for posting. Keep up the great work and keep sharing the knowledge!!!
@nutnfancy When you're drilling hardened stainless there's a trick with the drill bits... don't buy cheap carbide ones make SURE it's a submicron grade carbide (if it's under $7 a bit it's not submicron generally) and don't run it faster than about 200rpm
@shalafi4 And all other TNP'ers Good point and good info- RPM's are important, however feed speed is critical too. Hard to do in a drill press.(with peck, coolant choice) I would never run my carbide with out my Mori CNC. When drilling / milling hard material. Just can't beat a CNC and Kurt Vice. Carbide and hardened material is hard to manage for most home shops. Wear your eye protection as carbide will explode on breakage.
@BlueRidgeMarine I completely agree! or even a manual mill and a Kurt vice. and just to stress Blue's last comment. WEAR EYE PROTECTION... at work I have had a carbide drillbit shatter, go through my safety glasses and take a chunk out of my polycarb glasses. I would have lost an eye without protection no question.
For what it's worth, you mentioned using carbide drilling bits on your liners. Don't use carbide if you're going to try and drill Titanium liners, it will get hot and create a buildup of Titanium Carbide on the edge, dulling it. Use cobalt for Titanium liners. A little trick with the Carbide on steel btw, if you have an air compressor, use a air based coolant system and if you have a variable torque on your drill
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@nutnfancy Nutnfancy! I would like to contact you through some sort of method. I'm writing a paper, for college, on how Americans perceptions have changed in regards to the 2nd amendment .
Nutnfancy! I would like to contact you through some sort of method. I'm writing a paper, for college, on how Americans perceptions have changed in regards to the 2nd amendment .
Cool review but the knife itself just doesn't tickle my "fancy" lol....thanks nutn for the informative review, as always. Looking forward to some more awesome reviews.
One advantage to the RIFT you failed to mention, and maybe the reason for the shoulders of the handles being 'sharp' is that the RIFT is SLIM. I too noticed it was heavier than expected.
NUTN!!! can you review a Glock .50GI?? or anything to do with that specific conversion. i feel like i can never find a good video review when i scour through the endless masses of videos on youtube
@ArtistBlade1972 ummm, are you sure? are you the one sharpening it? That might be the problem. but as they say different strokes for different folks... good luck
@rickpayne90 Oh I'm positive I hate it. Yes I sharpen it, but I am a knife maker so I know how to sharpen. Thing is, I can get it razor sharp and after 10 cuts through 3/8" manilla rope it won't even shave arm hair...
the drill would have worked if you woulda have peck drilled it. I dunno if u did or not but on hardened steels you cant just drive it through. even slowly.
Great thorough review nutn. I agree, a real sweet high quality knife.
I like a blade that can rust just a little if you don't care for it. Means they pushed the steel to the hilt on holding an edge. The way it holds up to the Psyco (the movie, specifically the shower scene, lol) on the boxes trick is pretty nice.
I've had a 950 for about a year and half now and I do love the knife. But as Nutn has said many times in the past, "The heavier knives I start to leave at home." And the same has happened for me with this one. It's become more a safe queen than anything. And it does quite well in that role, it is indeed beautiful.
I love the Nutnfancy talking points, but the ONLY area where I would disagree with Nutn is on every knife needing jimping. Sometimes a knife is just built to fit your hand a certain way and jimping won't actually add anything useful to the design.
IMBW89 6 days ago
hey nutn any thoughts on the Benchmade Bedlam plainedge?
LWRCftw 1 week ago
@LWRCftw He said in his shot show review that he really digs the knife.
Kylef7735 6 days ago
if nutn made a knife that was under $200 i would buy it without any thought.
meuberepic 1 week ago
$160 / CF M4 2012 Forum Knife. $160.00 / 300 min order.
There is a Bencmade Forum knife going on right now Nutn, just a heads up.
AuthoritativeClick 3 weeks ago
Hey nutn, I'm an ex-machinist, and I just wanted to give you a heads up that carbide drills are not meant to be run slow. They are hard, and brittle, they need speed to cut properly. And typically without lubrication because of heat shock. Lubricating carbide can be like heating up a piece of glass and tossing it in a bucket of ice water. Looked like about a .5" bit, run the RPM at around 500 and take small, tapping pecks, should eat right through that hard stainless. Do not pre-drill.
DutchOvnnn 2 months ago 9
@DutchOvnnn What about cobalt bits? I've had some success drilling through sheet stainless with cobalt bits. In addition, how about drilling a smaller hole and working your way up to your final diameter?
drmodestoesq 1 month ago
I have been thrashing this knife for about a year now and its held up admirably. still rock solid lockup. I've bent the clip on it twice, but their service is awesome and they replace it and tune it up to spec for cost of shipping. This knife is definitely worth the cost. I've seen what osborne can do now, so I'm thinking about getting a 940 for carry when I'm not working.
MaverickX87X 3 months ago
Regarding "jimping": I would say its more important that your finger under the blade can't slip? I mean: if you slip on top of the knife it's not that big of an issue as it it isn't sharp. But your finger slipping on the blade side? ouch!!
f0xmuld3r 4 months ago
@f0xmuld3r Everything keeping your hand from moving foreward is important, that jimping up top helps keep your hand from moving on the bottom too.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
ever consider reviewing the Ka-Bar Dozier Bobcat?
LWRCftw 5 months ago
The handle must be a Serta bed for the hand.
SuperRip7 5 months ago
We really need a review on the 9555 auto Rift
rogermaassen018 6 months ago
@rogermaassen018 Same as this but in an auto version. the review would be the same.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
i was wondering whether to buy this and i figured nutnfancy would have a review of it, or at least i was hoping. now i can watch 18 minutes of awesomeness and i know ill make the right choice!
TheStyrofoamPeanut 6 months ago
Get a ZT0500 Mudd Knife for a fully sealed locking mechanism and pivot. No way that knife is going to fail to lock up when you want it to. Super strong too. I stabbed through a mini-keg with it.
doriboi 7 months ago
Love this blade!! 2nd kind of cool!
MONKEYDUDEELITE 8 months ago
well when it comes to tactical knives you want weight and the rift is under the black class so regardless of what anyone may think it was made for tactical use, also the liners arent milled out for weight because it would reduce the rigidity of the handle and create more liner flex and due to the size of the knife the rigidity is needed.
HPIracing111 9 months ago
The reason you might've broken those carbide bits is because carbide is not as tough compared to steel - any misalignment or bending in the bit will tend to cause fractures in the material. I would recommend cobalt drill bits (good ones are pricey) in a drill press, with a proper center punch and center drill, or a carbide end mill in a milling machine.
454Casull 9 months ago
do you think the auto version of the the Benchmade Rift Auto 9555BK would be a good edc or tactical?
03vetdude 9 months ago
Nutn,
If you don't mind, where did you get the hammer @ 11:08 in the vid? Thanks for your time.
urphotopro 9 months ago
Wow, this knife matches perfectly with any sig sauer equinox edition. Fashion conscious sheep dogs take note.
redmunkee 9 months ago
hey Nutnfancy, Have you had any experience with the Benchmade 913 Nitrous Stryker? It really caught my eye and was wondering if you had any opinions on it
Thanks for all that you do man!
DerRelienT 9 months ago
how would this compare to the bone collector?
danielyeh 10 months ago
Hah, I love this knife so much it's become a priority in my planning for whenever I can get a job this summer. xD
NewAgedRage 10 months ago
A HSS bit would have cut through that like butter
BiohazardDingleberry 11 months ago
I sold mine, I should have sanded the edges on the scales and let the pivot break in. I thought that the scales sucked too.
HarpDBigglesworth 11 months ago
haha, I love the intro...
Apocalypticamerica 11 months ago
I got one. Yup. All black. It does break in fairly quick and is one of the more fast blades I own. Takes traction tape well too. Right across the scales (space and all) for the thumb. I'd say it really grows on you. My GF even likes it. That says something.
newcoyote 1 year ago
I own this knife in the Sbk version and I love it. Good heft, strong and fast. I chipped it a few weeks back but gave it some sharpening and good as new. Got a great deal on it and it was an instant fav. I can understand the weight issue though but sometimes it comes in handy.:)
AceRazor 1 year ago
I'm surprised, I couldn't find the Bone Collector more comfortable.
jeffersontool 1 year ago
I'm new to the tactical knife scene but getting really into it. can someone please tell me what EDC stands for? ive looked online but cant find a clear definition, Thanks
drumsalltime 1 year ago
I need to stop watching these video's. Just purchased this knife.....along with another one....and yea....I'm thinking about another purchase...think I'm showing the first symptoms of an addiction.
Temperdgrump 1 year ago
what companies serrations would you recommend?
ZAKK2332 1 year ago
@ZAKK2332 As I recall in another of his videos I think he mentions kershaw's.
Temperdgrump 1 year ago
Thanks for another great knife revew Nutn! I am currently EDCing either a SOG Aegis or a Benchmade 890 Torrent (depending on what i feel like that day) and am very pleased with both thanks to your reviews. Happy Holidays!
flyingsushi313 1 year ago
As a reference, my primary defense blades are a Boker Jim Wagner Blade, a Cold Steel AK-47, my primary EDC is a SOG Trident (possesses a similar axis lock).
Clineburg88 1 year ago
@Clineburg88 Actually the sog tridents lock and the axis lock look similar externally, but internally they are totally differently.
Kylef7735 1 year ago
Nutn. Love your work, big fan. I was wondering if you've heard any feedback on the axis lock in regards to combat. I do not prefer liner lock knives for defensive purposes; in the heat combative dynamics your hand can actuate the liner lock, causing the blade to close (It's actually happened to me, thankfully it was a dulled, training folder). For combat purposes, I stick to lockback designs, like Cold Steel's tri-ad lock system. Any regards toward this?
Clineburg88 1 year ago
Man, I love the look of that handle. That is sweet.
Keep it goin with the great knife reviews. Yours are always the best!
SmexyWells 1 year ago
I love this knife but the problem I have with mine the clip really isnt tight. I get worried I'm going to lose it.
But everything else about this blade I love.
Forgoten214 1 year ago
I love this knife, and other benchmades, but I just cant pay $100 plus. lol Im a highschool student, I dont have a lot of money lol I dont want to pay much more that $50, thank God for the crkt m21 04 black g10
FutureMarine246 1 year ago
ive been eying that knife for a long time and wish it was cheaper in the price but is it really worth it
MrTechAwesomeness 1 year ago
For some reason most of your videos have not been coming in my subscriptions and I just checked your home page to see if anything was new. The last 10 or so videos didn't show up. Funny thing is I ordered this knife (its still in the mail) and just found your review of it. Writing this while the video loads but just reading the description I think I made a good buy. Video is loaded now I will see for sure.
fatum77 1 year ago
@fatum77 We keep hearing that from people, and according to YouTube help, they are aware of the problem. Hopefully, they will fix it soon! -- Veri
nutnfancy 1 year ago
@nutnfancy Hey nutn! What do you think about Extrema Ratio knives?
LaddieGalicia 10 months ago
@nutnfancy WTF why did you ruin those liners.
RoyalPurple1337 3 months ago
just brought home my Benchmade 9555 (Auto version of the Rift) and can't wait to put it through it's paces and see how I like it.
marcosbullock 1 year ago
i think benchmade has the best edge in the box of any other brands in the same price point.
Yankeeprepperasshat 1 year ago
thanks for your opnion i keep it in mind because i already doubted the automatic rift i think i`m gonna get the manual rift
heyhowyouredoing 1 year ago
hey i got a qeustion because i`m thinking of buying the rift but i saw that the price went up to 230 because you get assisted opening what do you think take it or leave it . ps i love the nutnfancy project almost saw all of your vids. thank you
heyhowyouredoing 1 year ago
@heyhowyouredoing There's an automatic rift that costs more than the manual rift. Automatic is completely overrated, in my opinion. It doesn't add anything for me and there are bizarre legality issues in many places.
Order the manual version. I just ordered the 950BK 2 days ago for $165, and another site had the 950 (plain edge satin finish) for $108. It has since gone up to $165, but the price fluctuates anywhere in between there.
Spectre426 1 year ago
You carried it for 6 months? That is truly in depth research, my friend. Kudos for doing your homework before throwing it out there. A while back I had the same experience with the sharp shoulders on my Leatherman Kick (won in a raffle, not my 1st choice). I thought I was the only guy who sanded the handles on stuff until then. Didn't think it was "proper". No more. If I'm going to carry something, I'm going to be comfortable doing it. IMO this is a 5 dressed up as a 9. Peace to ya.
sabr686 1 year ago
its blade looks like min-Samurai sord
rohan9621 1 year ago
was intrested in this knife but as soon as you said would not recomend for tactical lost interest. a knife that big should fufill multiple roles in a system. handle looks amazing though. will try to find something similar
johnnyboy922 1 year ago
I'm still divided between this version and the 950BK, the black plain edge blade. I've heard that the 950BK has the same issues you noted with the 950SBK, the coating makes the pivot joint rough and slow to deploy. I imagine some Tuf-Glide and breaking in will fix the issue though. However now that I see a (good) video of the satin edge blade, I'm once again leaning in that direction.
Spectre426 1 year ago
Keywords matter. I once knew a guy named WESSON who thought he was an ACE because he carried new Rift Benchade HARDWARE which he let go for just over a hundred dollars. You needed to know his discount codes , which were hidden in plain open sight if you were to surf to his site. Justa rumor
muzzomatic 1 year ago
this knife was on csi:ny this week!
freddieb3003 1 year ago
Snagged my identical Rift new && online for $109 at they-won't-let-me-tell-you dawt calm Shop harder.
muzzomatic 1 year ago
Pro production this time with accurate specs. One Rift downside may be the Pinch Factor. This can happen if you (I) stupidly leave your (MY) index finger hanging over the handle front...just as the blade is snapped open hard . Top/rear of 950 blade is shaped so that you may smartly squash your finger tip & earn a big blood blister. For me sanding scales took 30 careful seconds for each side. Didn't need to remove them for this. All is good now and it wasn't that big a deal to begin with.
muzzomatic 1 year ago
when you drill it if you make a pilot hole with a smaller bit it will help good vid
gone556 1 year ago
hey nutn do u think u could try and review a buck quickfire?
DarkAssassinTy 1 year ago
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dcvids123 1 year ago
world of blades is crazy U get confused when U watch couple of vids when U goin' to purchase this kind of blades
rohan9621 1 year ago
how much ??
rohan9621 1 year ago
I really dig that blade design. That is the kind of EDC knife I like to carry with a 3" blade or longer. Great reveiw keeping it real ! Keep up the Great work.
xtremearmor 1 year ago
NUTNFANCY REVIEW THE BOKER PRY MATE AND PRU MINI PORFAVOR
samstterhamstteer 1 year ago
I bought this knife and it is worth every penny! Simply put : love it. All the negative (less positive :) ) points mentioned are true, but even so...the cool factor outweighs it. Thanks for the maaaaany reviews Nutn, keep it up!
a053303 1 year ago
that is an EXPENSIVE knife for 154cm...
PCRedman 1 year ago
looks just like griptilian?
762lenny 1 year ago
just kind of wondering, what traction does the 940 have? because i know you love that blade for tactical from your review, but i dont see any real traction on that blade
MrLaxaddict1 1 year ago
carbide isnt meant to go slow thats why u broke the bit
adavid7901 1 year ago
the pricing (and pricing policy) on benchmades have turned me off towards their products in 2010. too much of a ripoff if you ask me, and too much hassle with overcoming their official pricing. I've mostly bought Kershaws this year, I may get back to BM when they settle down with their greed.
EMacXL 1 year ago
Dear Nutnfancy,
Please stop doing these reviews. My bank account only has so much money in it, and you keep on making me buy more knives.
Thank you very much
frizzer900 1 year ago 64
@frizzer900 LOL, I actually have to start selling some of my knives. I have way too many of them.
fidgetingfinch 1 year ago
nice blade. the shape is like the japanese kitchen knives that you see nowadays.
paikmendez 1 year ago
SOG VISIONARY 1 por favor, dont know if the knife is really practical.
ChemicallAli 1 year ago
Interesting knife, not an interestng Price. Thanks for the review, Nutn'. Keep up thr great work and keep sharing the knowledge!!!
BigOStyle1 1 year ago
I prefer the 940, i just don't like the blade or handle on the 950. It's just got a little to much belly sweep and its a tiny bit too wide for me. And it's 2 ounces heavier.
blur2319 1 year ago
a wonderful knife...i'm drooling over it...
rperelli 1 year ago
Just in time for Christmas!
CampfireTalk 1 year ago
QUESTION NUTNFANCY!!! what camera do you use? excellent picture quality
13megaprime 1 year ago
great review as always.
oromoto 1 year ago
Yet again, I have sent my fourth Benchmade knife back in within a year. At Benchmade's price point they are producing some sub-par knives. Still very disappointed with their quality control. Sent in a Dejavoo 740, Presidio 5000, & two Mini Dejavoo 745 knives
tribunation 1 year ago
@tribunation I know what you mean. Benchmade is becoming akin to Gibson guitars. The prestige (and price) held by the name stays, but the quality control has dropped drastically.
velocigecko 1 year ago
@velocigecko Finally, I have someone agree with me on this matter. I think some of Kershaw's designs kick "a" on BM for way cheaper. My Kershaw knives are more reliable than my BM knives.
tribunation 1 year ago
@tribunation i agree bro, i prefer kershaw ova BM in 90% of the time, kershaw just make a great blade for a great price.
TheDishD 1 year ago
i definitely need to pick one of these up great review as always.
eraserr24 1 year ago
i love the 940 too!!
ArmAtWill 1 year ago
Another homerun from Benchmade! Great review Nutn, keep 'em coming!!
constructiontech1970 1 year ago
would you put a back cut on it
pt109lover 1 year ago
Incredibly cool looking knife. You should give him like 4 points for 2nd kind of cool.
albi131 1 year ago
awsome vid man!!
killroywashere100 1 year ago
930 Kulgera is a nice one too. I like it a bit better.
SplitHairz 1 year ago
You have the greatest sound effects of all time !
purkjason 1 year ago
great knife, good size, nice shape.
yewtubeful 1 year ago
get rid of the old vid. it was not great. the table top review with talking points is the way to go. are you edc ing a taser now. damn!!!
PavlovSandor 1 year ago
Nice, I have this model but I don't really carry it as its not really a 'tactical'. I'm gonna have to revisit it now. Mine has the serrations and yes it opens slow. I am a Benchmande and Emerson fan although I carry a Strider RC right now. And I like a larger knife for EDC.
thrasher123 1 year ago
Awesome Review, Thanks again
Lerchcon 1 year ago
lol... at first I read "154CM" as 154 centimeters. Imagine that, a 5 foot folding knife. =)
zooblestyx 1 year ago 24
@zooblestyx Look at the Cold Steel Espada XL. Close enough.
grimtriggerman 1 year ago
@grimtriggerman OMG, it's a folding sword =) Is it in your collection?
zooblestyx 1 year ago
@zooblestyx Not yet. I've been trying to justify it first but I'm thinking about just going out and buying it when I got the spare cash floating around.
grimtriggerman 1 year ago
@zooblestyx funnily enough, I just watched my stepson playing Final Fantasy XIII and one of the characters has a 5 foot folding sword. >:oD
Spectre426 1 year ago
@zooblestyx This comment actually made me laugh out loud. Awesome.
Ceb773 10 months ago
hounds tooth?..
hazikk 1 year ago
I miss my benchmade. I am partial to tanto tips though. My benchmade was stolen! Darn theives! I gotta git me another one. Know any place with good prices?
marco21falcon 1 year ago
Conagra never use their production knives on cardboard. Moooo.
hangemhigh2000 1 year ago
Huh. I am NOT a fan of benchmade. I had one of their 556 knives and it rusted to death and the blade screw loosend and the blade got loose so I threw it away. I contacted Benchmade before pitching it and they did nothing. I prefer spyderco or kershaw now.
Outdoorsforum 1 year ago
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@Outdoorsforum I've been using a 557 for a long time now...No problems here. Fast deployment every time. Unlike my delica...Slow as shit. I can't flick it open w/o good wrist action involved.
I even tested the axis lock by burying it in the mud, it still opened up and locked just fine...kinda like an ak-47 Kalashnikov.
That 950 reverse tanto blade is a beast.
MrVegaslive 1 year ago
its so refreshing to have a new Nutnfancy knife review. its been to long old friend.
Timothius82 1 year ago
What program do you edit your videos in?
FXPIEPER 1 year ago
for 17 minutes you just talked about a knife :0
you know you could just have reviewd the knife in 5 mins unless it shoots lasers too!
babaz7 1 year ago
@babaz7 Yes but thats kind of the fun thing, hearing a person talking about something that he loves. I think it´s kind of amazing how he can talk about a knife for ever, but thats just because he loves it. I bet you can go on and on about whatever you love in life.
neuroleptika 1 year ago
Damnit!! Something else I want to go out and buy *sigh*
Thanks for all your hard work.
markshmily 1 year ago
i'm sold
TheRaylance 1 year ago
i've been watching the nutnfancy channel for a long time a i still don't know what is an E.D.C knife. can some please tell me
Uri24 1 year ago
@Uri24 It means Every Day Carry, he has a vid on his channel about it. It is just a knife that you will always carry with you unlike a huge survival knife or a tactical knife.
RedDragon1260 1 year ago
@Uri24 Every Day Carry
DigitalUrbanCamo 1 year ago
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Uri24 1 year ago
Dont leave the initial review out there. It was weak and misinformed. I sold mine thinking there was a lot more to be had from Benchmade when in reality this is a great knife.
I love your reviews and think what you do is great but the initial review was not informed and misguided. Keep up the good work!
fulie1 1 year ago
it's about time!!!!!!!! aaaaaaah more knives more wilderness adventuressssssssssssssss
Mueychacha 1 year ago
That's a cool looking knife! I like the blade shape...a little different. The handle is sweet looking.
SnowLobo95 1 year ago
Good lookin knife. To much money for a mediocre edc blade.
ageclipse 1 year ago
I always get excited when I see a new Nutnfancy video in my subs panel. Really happy to see another awesome knife review!
aznpos531 1 year ago
If youtube doesnt get this sub box not showing up stuff figured out, im gonna go crazy.
Kylef7735 1 year ago
@Kylef7735 You not the only one bro, i seem to spend more time lookinf for my sub's vid than watching them atm, "YT get your Shite together"
TheDishD 1 year ago
@TheDishD Yea, the way i had any idea this video was uploaded was that 154CM liked it.
Kylef7735 1 year ago
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Wow that's the actual edc? I love the use of grip tape for traction, that knife looks really good for being used, thanks for the vid!
lutherblackeye 1 year ago
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lutherblackeye 1 year ago
Great review. But as only a casual knife guy, I just can't justify the money that BM wants for most of their blades. I hear that you'll understand the price once you have it in hand but dang just too much $ for me at this point. So many of them do look awesome but so are a lot of competitors at a much lower price. Anyway thanks nutn!
duragezic 1 year ago
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ustfu 1 year ago
does nutnfancy train with bayonets??? on rifles?
gasdorf 1 year ago
its nice to hear your voice again nutn lol, i havent been able to watch your vids for a while, gotta a little catching up to do
FutureMarine246 1 year ago
Cool handle. I love how it looks.
millster101 1 year ago
wow... that is a really nice knife.
frizzer900 1 year ago
Nice lookin' knife. A lot of that 2nd type of Kool, but out of my price range. Thanks for posting. Keep up the great work and keep sharing the knowledge!!!
oyarrito 1 year ago
@nutnfancy When you're drilling hardened stainless there's a trick with the drill bits... don't buy cheap carbide ones make SURE it's a submicron grade carbide (if it's under $7 a bit it's not submicron generally) and don't run it faster than about 200rpm
shalafi4 1 year ago
@shalafi4 And all other TNP'ers Good point and good info- RPM's are important, however feed speed is critical too. Hard to do in a drill press.(with peck, coolant choice) I would never run my carbide with out my Mori CNC. When drilling / milling hard material. Just can't beat a CNC and Kurt Vice. Carbide and hardened material is hard to manage for most home shops. Wear your eye protection as carbide will explode on breakage.
BlueRidgeMarine 1 year ago
@BlueRidgeMarine I completely agree! or even a manual mill and a Kurt vice. and just to stress Blue's last comment. WEAR EYE PROTECTION... at work I have had a carbide drillbit shatter, go through my safety glasses and take a chunk out of my polycarb glasses. I would have lost an eye without protection no question.
shalafi4 1 year ago
I love the Rift! Great review.
one54cm 1 year ago
@nutnfancy Hey Col. Happy Veterans day!
Thanks for your service to our Great Nation!
Semper-Fi
BR Marine
BlueRidgeMarine 1 year ago
she's purdy, I'd keep it in my display case and carry something else.
xXBallistic82Xx 1 year ago
Once again Nutn, great review. You sure have me spending lots of money! Still in school ya know!!! COME ON!!
Seppish1 1 year ago
she's a real beauty
robsteries 1 year ago
The looks on the knife are awesome, but a little expensive for me as an EDC. 2nd type of cool fore sure. Thanks for posting!
ArmedVegan 1 year ago
thx for putting this video out... im kinda getting turned onto knifes which is scary lol
jcgrayg19 1 year ago
I like the blade shape but the handle kills it for me.
gcore18 1 year ago
For what it's worth, you mentioned using carbide drilling bits on your liners. Don't use carbide if you're going to try and drill Titanium liners, it will get hot and create a buildup of Titanium Carbide on the edge, dulling it. Use cobalt for Titanium liners. A little trick with the Carbide on steel btw, if you have an air compressor, use a air based coolant system and if you have a variable torque on your drill
press go low speed high torque.
PRSpl4yer 1 year ago
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evaunit360 1 year ago
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evaunit360 1 year ago
Cool review but the knife itself just doesn't tickle my "fancy" lol....thanks nutn for the informative review, as always. Looking forward to some more awesome reviews.
Peace
rickpayne90 1 year ago
Hey Nuntfancy, could you review the blackhawk cqd mark 1 ???????????
TheHeartOfTheLion 1 year ago
twenty nine would be 209 not 2009
suza1103 1 year ago
One advantage to the RIFT you failed to mention, and maybe the reason for the shoulders of the handles being 'sharp' is that the RIFT is SLIM. I too noticed it was heavier than expected.
Overloaded3 1 year ago
I think you should leave the other video. Just another data point.
gabe562 1 year ago
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Overloaded3 1 year ago
NUTN!!! can you review a Glock .50GI?? or anything to do with that specific conversion. i feel like i can never find a good video review when i scour through the endless masses of videos on youtube
Th3Mavr1ck 1 year ago
I have a benchmade in 154CM and I HATE that steel. It won't hold an edge for shit. I'll probably end up making an O-1 blade for it.
ArtistBlade1972 1 year ago
@ArtistBlade1972 ummm, are you sure? are you the one sharpening it? That might be the problem. but as they say different strokes for different folks... good luck
rickpayne90 1 year ago
@rickpayne90 Oh I'm positive I hate it. Yes I sharpen it, but I am a knife maker so I know how to sharpen. Thing is, I can get it razor sharp and after 10 cuts through 3/8" manilla rope it won't even shave arm hair...
ArtistBlade1972 1 year ago
You gotta keep the old one. Shows that you arent blowin smoke when you say you might change your opinions, all the more real dude.
yellow599rider 1 year ago
Great vid again, thanks for covering value in your reviews, really help the buyer. Who picks out the good music in your reviews, you or Veri?
TangoMikeFoxtrot 1 year ago
great video nutn and veri keep up the great work
360steven 1 year ago
the drill would have worked if you woulda have peck drilled it. I dunno if u did or not but on hardened steels you cant just drive it through. even slowly.
crownroyal111 1 year ago
I have a 950-1 Auto Rift. I don't like using the Axis Auto system...doesn't feel natural.
clap5 1 year ago
Great thorough review nutn. I agree, a real sweet high quality knife.
I like a blade that can rust just a little if you don't care for it. Means they pushed the steel to the hilt on holding an edge. The way it holds up to the Psyco (the movie, specifically the shower scene, lol) on the boxes trick is pretty nice.
omegahpla 1 year ago
oh man.....DAT CAMO.
anticrow 1 year ago
mann calm down on the caaaa chooos
alex1231577 1 year ago
I've had a 950 for about a year and half now and I do love the knife. But as Nutn has said many times in the past, "The heavier knives I start to leave at home." And the same has happened for me with this one. It's become more a safe queen than anything. And it does quite well in that role, it is indeed beautiful.
SgtSly 1 year ago
How did you find the blade sharpness. I have been finding benchmade knives dull out of the box.
MrMike2blu 1 year ago
I'm glad I'm not the only adult that still makes plane noises with objects I hold! Great video nutn!
TheRenolution 1 year ago