Videos tagged with Axis Lock

This video review focuses on the Flytanium Beef, an axis lock tactical knife. The reviewer highlights its hard-use capabilities and recommends immediate purchase due to its limited availability. The "BEEF" is described as being "cooked" with quality elements like steel, fitment, speed, and lockup. The video also briefly mentions a Civivi Elementum, Phoibos Leviathan watch, and X-Wing fighter collectibles.

This video provides a review of the Benchmade Freek folding knife, highlighting its durability and everyday carry capabilities. The reviewer emphasizes the knife's performance after a year of heavy use, including tasks like opening boxes, cutting cardboard, and even digging in the dirt. Key features mentioned are the CPM-M4 Super Steel blade, G10 grips, drop point style, and Axis lock. The reviewer expresses satisfaction with the knife's cosmetic wear despite rigorous usage, recommending it for those who don't baby their tools.

This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the Benchmade Mini Onslaught 746, highlighting its portability compared to its larger sibling, the 741. The reviewer praises its Bob Lum-designed blade, excellent belly, precise tip, and superb Axis lock mechanism. While noting the lack of jimping and the prominent clip, the Mini Onslaught is recommended for its EDC capabilities, utility tasks, and overall quality and value, making it a potential Benchmade classic. The review also mentions the G10 handle scales and the knife's ambidextrous features.

This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on the Benchmade 915 Triage knife, a versatile tool designed for rescue and everyday carry. The reviewer highlights its innovative integrated rescue hook, made of 440C steel, which effectively cuts through various materials. The knife features a 3.5" modified sheepsfoot blade made from N680 steel, praised for its corrosion resistance and easy reprofiling. The review notes the knife's lightweight design, comfortable orange G10 scales, and skeletonized 420 SS frame, contributing to a slim carry profile. The Axis lock mechanism is lauded for its speed, ambidextrous nature, durability, and strength. The review also discusses the effectiveness of the deep-carrying, reversible pocket clip and the easily removable thumb studs. While the initial sharpness is criticized, the reviewer acknowledges Benchmade's prompt response to address the issue. The Triage is presented as an excellent utility tool for professionals and civilians alike, offering good value for its quality and capabilities.

This video is a comprehensive review of the Benchmade 950 Rift folding knife by Nutnfancy. The reviewer highlights its durable 154CM steel blade with a reverse tanto shape, exceptional cutting performance, and strong tip. While praising the knife's overall design, ergonomics, and reliable Axis lock, the reviewer notes minor drawbacks like sharp handle shoulders and a lack of jimping, suggesting it's best suited for EDC and utility tasks. The video also touches upon the knife's aesthetics, weight, and value proposition for Benchmade enthusiasts. Specific modifications to reduce weight are discussed.

This video provides a detailed review of the Benchmade Mini-Presidio Ultra 527 knife, highlighting its design features and performance. The reviewer praises the Noryl GTX handle for its excellent traction and ergonomic potential, the Pardue drop point 440C blade for its sharp slicing capabilities and good belly, and the superb Axis Lock for its strength and speed. Key aspects discussed include the knife's ambidextrous design due to the reversible pocket clip and Axis Lock, its overall portability despite a slightly higher weight than some competitors, and the precision machining that contributes to its smooth deployment. The reviewer also notes the Zytel backspacer and milled stainless steel liners. The US Shooting Team blue version is mentioned as a favorite. The video concludes by comparing it to other Benchmade models like the Mini Griptilian and Mini Barrage, ultimately favoring the Mini Presidio for its slicing performance and enduring design from Mel Pardue. The reviewer gives it an 8 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale.

This video reviews the Benchmade 585 Mini Barrage, highlighting its assisted opening Axis lock, durable construction, and ergonomic design suitable for everyday carry (EDC). The reviewer praises its fast deployment and secure lock-up, while noting the Zytel handle's lack of traction and the absence of upper spine jimping. The blade is described as well-suited for utility tasks but potentially thick for slicing. The reviewer mentions comparisons to other knives and discusses the Mini Barrage's weight and price point, ultimately recommending it as a hard-use EDC choice.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian, highlighting its balance, speed, and quality as an everyday carry (EDC) knife. The reviewer discusses various steel options like 440C, D2, and the current 154CM. Key features praised include the Axis lock, ergonomic handle, reversible clip, fit and finish, and reasonable weight. Minor criticisms involve thicker handle and blade profiles impacting slicing ability compared to thinner alternatives, and a higher cost. The knife is recommended for outdoor activities like hiking and backpacking, with the reviewer giving it a high "Nutnfancy Likeability Scale" score of 9 out of 10.

This video reviews the Benchmade 730 Ares folder, highlighting its attractive G10 handles in a unique plum/black color. The reviewer praises its robust construction with full aluminum liners, S30V steel spear-point blade, rock-solid Axis lock, ambidextrous thumbstuds, and reversible tip-up carry clip. Downsides mentioned include ergonomics due to sharp handle shoulders and thumbstud obstruction. Despite a high cost for a manual folder, it's considered collectible, serviceable for tactical and EDC roles, and a unique addition to a collection.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Benchmade 960 Osborne knife, highlighting its exceptional features and craftsmanship. The reviewer praises the knife's razor-sharp 3.12" D2 blade, striking red aluminum handle with carbon fiber or G10 inserts, perfect thumbstud, fast deployment, solid lockup, matching polished clip, purple titanium backspacer, and the robust Axis lock. The extremely light 2.2-ounce weight is emphasized as a benchmark for modern EDC and tactical knives. While acknowledging its premium price point (over $100), the reviewer deems it worth the investment for its heirloom quality, functionality, and the intangible enjoyment it provides. The knife is described as a 'telepathic' EDC, scoring a perfect 10 out of 10 on the Nutnfancy Likability Scale.

This video offers a positive review of the Benchmade Griptilian 550HG, highlighting its strong features like the 154CM blade, solid lockup, and comfortable grip. The reviewer praises its suitability for various users, including law enforcement and civilians, for EDC and defensive tasks. Minor criticisms include the handle thickness and rounded jimping. Despite its price point for a Zytel-handled knife, it's considered a benchmark for its class.

This video reviews the Benchmade AutoPresidio 5000, a tactical automatic knife. The reviewer highlights its strength, balance, and reliable Axis lock, noting the 7000 series aluminum scales and skeletonized steel liners contribute to its robust build. Despite a higher price point (around $200) and a weight of 5.6 oz, the knife is praised for its fast deployment, secure lockup, and durable 154CM drop point blade. The reviewer mentions that colored models were limited editions and typically AutoPresidios come with satin or black blades. The video also briefly touches upon the legal aspects of switchblade shipping and possession under US 15 US 1244, particularly concerning military contracts.