Videos tagged with Benchmade Pika II

This video addresses a common complaint about the Benchmade Pika II knife: the inadequate grip on its spine jimping. The creator demonstrates a simple modification using a Dremel tool with a thin cut-off wheel and 400-grit sandpaper on a wood block to enhance the jimping. This seemingly small fix significantly improves the knife's utility, making it a much more useful tool according to the reviewer.

This video review by Nutnfancy analyzes the Benchmade Pika II knife, highlighting its perceived shortcomings despite a seemingly good on-paper specification and affordable price point (circa 2008). Key criticisms include an overly strong back spring leading to slow deployment, a dull out-of-the-box edge, ineffective spine jimping, blade wiggle, and a protruding lockback bar. The reviewer contrasts it unfavorably with the Byrd (Spyderco) Cara Cara, which offers faster deployment, solid lockup, and better jimping at a lower cost. Both knives are considered potential EDC or emergency tactical options, but the reviewer strongly prefers the Cara Cara.