Benchmade Armed Forces 9050 Auto: Too Darn Bulky

[DaFelixKitteh]

It has the wrong clip on it.

[SuperRip7]

Way too bulky. Not worth it.

[bigdicdangler]

@SuperRip7 thats a matter of opinion, guess you have to have man hands, not hands like a woman for this knife

[Bauks420]

I own this Knife As well, I actually purchased it from a ex-military guy who was getting rid of it Due to weight and needed the cash ..the serrated part of the blade is harder than hell to properly sharpen And is the only pitfall I experience with it ..This is a really heavy knife but it's almost impossible to break no matter what you do to it It's virtually bomb proof

[stuntmanmike37]

ALL members of your unit, or just flight crew/ ops personnel? I would feel like a pretty lucky crew chief if I got issued one of those bad boys. :)

[BoristheDragon]

@stuntmanmike37 I was a crew chief and got issued one when I went to Afghanistan. Have to say I agree with pretty much everything said here, good knife, but too bulky. Mine has spent most if its time in a box for the last 5 years.

[stuntmanmike37]

@BoristheDragon Hmm, well it still looks pretty cool.  But my unit is too uptight to care about stuff like this. They're too worried about the CG of useless tool boxes.

[callofduty60]

oh boy, that looks like a VERY nice knife.... anyway i just wanted to say i agree with you nutn, but if i were going into a war-zone at a troop i'd DEFINETLY be taking this as if you ever need to acctually resort to your knife as last resort... this seems to be strong and reliable... not to mention the size for lenght.

[MrDag4wd]

its a great knife i got the second gen and have had it for 2 years and beat it up. its a fixed blade that happens to fold up.

[fakinpwned]

hey maybe you can help me, i got one of these for free, the reason being is because it has a broken tip and the seller knew nothing of the value of benchmade knives im assuming, but anyway. the blade is not coated, no pocket clip, handle looks exactly the same, no safety, and it must be pretty old because the butterfly says bali song on it.. you help is very very much appreciated.

[bladenairsoft]

@fakinpwned i could be wrong dude but it sounds like a fake

[fakinpwned]

@bladenairsoft i really dont think so, it does have that very high quality to the blade steel took an awesome edge and keeps it very well.... and it loks up solid as hell... i havent yet wound one like it yet... maybe it is? but even if it is its AMAZING quiality

[bladenairsoft]

@fakinpwned i dont know you could call benchmade and see if they did that on old models

[thing503]

So what is the difference between this and the 9051 Nutnfancy?

[recon1s14]

OK that I'll admit...the pocket clip is WAAAAYYY too low......

[Spectre426]

@nutnfancy I think the theorycrafting that justified that combo edge is the same that came up with these new ABUs. ><

This seems like a poor choice for an issue item tbh. I can definitely see what they were thinking when they chose it. It looks like it's built like a tank, but all the details are wrong. Esp with the automatic mechanism with no thumb studs, I would be afraid that it would become jammed or inoperable at a critical moment with no good way to deploy.

[sasquatch4liffee]

the thinking behind the clip placement was that it would be easier to take it out of your pocket with gloved hands

[imjustwonderful]

the 9051 AFO2 has a better placed clip. it was moved up for improved carry.

[outpatient83]

I would love to see a review on the Benchmade Auto Stryker.

[messrsinferno]

When are you going to do a review of the Auto Stryker?

[M4ST3RL1NKX88]

When I get the chance to, I'm gonna protest the switchblade laws. Here are some of my points:

I can carry a gun but not an automatic knife? There's something wrong.

Just because you open it faster doesn't mean it's more effective.

What does an automatic knife have on a gun?

Also, we can have a taser? But not a switchblade? Explain your motives.

[UDflyer04]

ok, i just got the 9052 (tanto) and its the sickest benchmade i own other than my balisongs....

and i have a lot of benchmades!

[xHEADxxSTOMPERxx]

is it illegal for civilians to carry?

[jeepnicc]

Nice. How did you keep them from inscribing it? All the guys I know who were issued this knife, have numbers etched in them. Cool knife.

[zippokill]

Nutnfancy should do a review on the Gerber 06 s30v, also a great knife

[poolplayer2093]

These knives are given mostly to pilots (in their ejection seat pack) and supply guys to help with opening packages

[akc9897]

i got it from my brother in iraq

[TroyMooreJr]

I got mine from my dad in Iraq.

[unimatrix82]

i like to collect knives, but i wish i could buy a switch blade like this, i still think its dumb i have a FOID card i can buy a handgun or shotgun, but i cant buy a knife like this ???? how odd does that sound

[techiscool1]

you can buy them online you just can not carry it or show it off in public

[PatrioticSlaughter]

@techiscool1 We are able to carry autos in Florida. The blade just has to be 4" or less.

[techiscool1]

those are the same serrations on my gerber.

[nojihadforu]

I think because it's bulky it has good durability and I like to have some heft. To me a it's a sign of quality plus the new version has a steel glass breaker and stronger opening mechanism.

[NathanDewey]

Do you think you could review the Gerber 06? I heard it's the newest issue auto knife since the U.S. military changed their knife contract from Benchmade to Gerber. I've seen pictures of it and it looks pretty legit. :)

[Buffalohump77]

Hey Nutn,

Always enjoy your reviews. I have this knife, my one and only auto, and I enjoy it. You did not mention that this knife comes razor sharp. And I do mean razor - its one of my sharpest knives. Also, I have found the coating to be pretty resilient, more so than Emerson knives for example. I totally agree with your assessment of the clip placement. It sucks! This is my single greatest bugbear with knife manufacturers. The plus side is they have corrected this problem with the new AFO-II.

[luigicook]

that knife is 220 dollars.. sounds wayyy overpriced

[ThaBR33D]

Thats why the military bought it :D

[turbo311]

What about the new 9051?

[spankymcfister]

I have this knife as well......., the only question (or complaint rather) that I had was if this knife has an alternate spring available, one that is stronger (i.e. FASTER OPENING) than the one it comes with.

[viperbo21]

Good review. I have this knife as well. The knife is very heavy duty. Great auto action. But there are two things I hate about it. 1. The serrated part, it's difficult to sharpen and Benchmade doesn't do it. 2. The black finish, I understand the tactical element it was made for but it wears to easily.

[UDflyer04]

is it ok on the spring to store an automatic knike closed or should i leave it open? i use the benchmade auto stryker

thanks!

[SirGlockALott]

Hi nutnfancy. Do your sons carry knives?

[woobypapa]

My son is 9 years old and he carrys a knife. Of course its only during his scouts meetings or outings.

[SirGlockALott]

Hi nutnfancy. Do your sons carry knives?

[asdfgcurleyhjkl]

well ive been carrying around a 10 ounce buck knife for years so wether i get this or the mini reflex, anything will feel light.

[clap5]

I personally prefer the combo edge on all my knives. I would not trust a plain blade to work as quickly all the time. Especially if i'm in a situation where I don't have time to sharpen my blades. Try using the whole run of the blade instead of exclusively using the serated edge when cutting threw rope. You build more momentum. It just works for me at least. I see no flaws in a combo edge other then shapening the serations.

[eagleshockey6410]

i have this knife,and it is the best knife i have ever had.i dont care how bulky it is,you will get used to it

[docwondernuts]

try carrying something in the CQC line by Duane Dieter, talk about bulky

[boonie1994]

its probably combo edge so it can be used as a saw and a knife.

[bluesmez4]

I have owned this knife for 4 years and the upside to the bulky construction is that the knife is nearly indestructible and the blade is great. Mine was thrown out of a window on accident and my friends and I heard it hit the ground. When I got down there the damage was just a few nicks on the handle. This is a very sturdy knife.

[efletch91]

I don't think that you should shut your mouth and be happy at all. We're paying for that knife as taxpayers, and we want our military to have all the best stuff out there. If the military isn't picking the right knife, that should be known. Granted, they try to do a good job with the knowledge they have, but sometimes they just don't get it right. But when you buy this stuff and another knife would have been more useful, that should be known too.

[MentorOfMinos]

I think his review is great, but I also think that if the government spent less money on the military and left it in OUR pockets, the PEOPLE of America would be armed to the teeth and it would scare the crap out of ANYONE who tried to invade our country or push us around. Why do we need to be bombing OTHER countries when they aren't attacking us?

[punch0569]

The new Benchmade 9051 AFOII is a much better knife. They have improved on everything.. yes it is bulky, but this is not your everyday normal guy pocket knife. This knife feels great in your hand!! When you want a go to knife, for the price this is it!! I have spent 12 years in SF I always carried a Chris Reves Sebenza. That knife never let me down, but I decided to retire that knife. Time for the history box. I did loads of research on my next knife. I decided on the 9051!! great knife guys!!

[chrishophoto]

I just got my 9051BK. And I love it! I am not in Military, but I do live in Oregon. I will never use it as a tactical knife, in fact I doubt that most Military or Police Officers will either, because combat in such close quarters is a rare thing (a good thing), but for an EDC knife that I will use every day for all sorts of tasks (many times with my other hand holding something), this knife is perfect, and I expect that it will last me a very long time!

[chrishophoto]

I'd be curious about your thoughts on the new 9051. I know it's no smaller, but they have made several improvements otherwise.

[MoongrassNoel]

first and formost i want tothank you for wearing your uniform and risking your life so that we can have a safe one THANK YOU !!!

[raptor2224]

nice review,hope you make a auto styker video as soon as possible.

[charlieman340]

What do you suggest a Masters of Defense MPAK or the 9050?

[myrusata]

I think its a great knife...one of my personal faves. I've beat the hell outta mine and it still goes. Oh, and by the way, its a 6061 aluminum handle...for clarification.

[Cos93]

the website says its 4,8 ounces

[spwviper]

I would definately have to disagree. It isnt bulky at all. I don't understand where you're coming from.

[insecticon77]

IIRC, The SAS auto from Camillus also had an NSN number. Not too many of those around now of course.

[ycheese123]

Does ns number mean the military buys it for you.

[nutnfancy]

NS means it is part of the US military stocking system.  That means your military unit can use its unit funds ie money to buy that knife for unit members' use. A NS listing for an item makes its acquistion by a unit MUCH easier. And since it was paid for by our unit it was free for me as it was issued kit.

[timho]

errr maybe they thought to add a bulkier handle because maybe they thoought some of you would wear gloves so u can grip it better? iono just a thought

[Doggieman1111]

tiny blade for that big handle!

[jonnyfgroove]

Awesome stuff nutnfancy. Thank you very much for your military service.

[nutnfancy]

Thanks jonny, cool thumbnail you got there too.

[nutnfancy]

Nope still prefer plain edge

[jesjes2]

Do u like combo edges for military purposes?