Benchmade Osborne 940: "Bar Setting Balance" by Nutnfancy

This YouTube video provides a review of the Benchmade Redoubt 430 knife, contrasting it with previous Benchmade designs. The reviewer highlights the Redoubt's new build and potential for modifications, comparing it to Benchmade EDC favorites like the Bugout. The video also includes a brief mention of Kevin Samuels and a call for Patreon support for the channel. Links to the reviewed knife, other Benchmade products, and donation platforms are provided in the description.

After six years, the Benchmade Bugout remains a lightweight EDC favorite, but its value is diminished by a significant price increase. While excellent for urban tasks like opening boxes, its thin profile and Grivory handles are less suited for extended outdoor use or heavy-duty tasks. Potential issues include Omega spring failures and dirt ingress into the Axis lock mechanism.

This video provides a first look at the Benchmade Shootout OTF (5370FE) everyday carry knife. The reviewer shares initial impressions, noting it's a tough knife that is growing on them. The description includes links to the reviewer's website, Patreon, merchandise, social media, camera gear, and an article on Cruwear steel. An affiliate code for Optics Planet is also provided. The video covers unboxing and key details of the knife.

This YouTube video is a review of the Benchmade Osborne Design 940-1701 folding knife, a Going Gear exclusive. The video highlights the specific model and its unique availability through Going Gear. It also includes calls to action for supporting the channel through Patreon, checking out recommended Amazon items, and purchasing merchandise.

This YouTube video discusses "realistic asks" for the "next Benchmade Bugout" version 2.0. The creator expresses their desired improvements and features for a potential future iteration of the popular Benchmade Bugout knife. The video also includes affiliate links for purchasing Bugout knives and other gear, as well as links for business inquiries, merchandise, and social media.

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a retired Army Special Operations Sergeant Major, reviews the Benchmade SOCP Dagger, his preferred EDC knife. He emphasizes its lightweight, fixed-blade design for tactical utility and self-defense, advocating for a minimalist approach to knife carry alongside a multi-tool. McPhee details its MOLLE-compatible sheath, centerline carry for ambidextrous access, and a unique leather comfort pad.

This video captures a raw, unfiltered moment of nature as a weasel hunts a ground squirrel, observed by vlogger Nutnfancy while riding his KTM 690 Enduro R. It highlights the primal struggle for survival in the wild and the observer's philosophical reflection on the food chain. The footage was captured using an iPhone during a wilderness adventure.

This video compares the AK-47 and AR-15 platforms, highlighting the AR-15's advantages in accuracy, recoil management, and modularity due to tighter tolerances and inline stock design. The AK-47 is noted for its simplicity in operation for beginners and superior reliability in austere conditions with looser tolerances. Weight, ergonomics, and value are also discussed, with the AR-15 often preferred for lighter, more adaptable configurations.

This video critiques the trend of over-accessorizing AR-15 platforms, arguing that many additions are unnecessary and hinder performance. It explores reasons like ignorance, online posturing, industry marketing, media influence, and skill compensation. The presenter emphasizes defining a rifle's 'Philosophy of Use' (POU) before adding accessories, using stock examples to illustrate weight differences.

This review focuses on selecting the best AR-15 scopes based on practical, real-world performance rather than trends. Key considerations include engagement ranges, with recommendations for red dots at close range and variable scopes for mid-to-long range. The speaker emphasizes value, rejecting 'glass elitism' and highlighting lightweight options under 20 ounces. Technical features like eye relief and field of view are crucial for usability, while reticle complexity should be balanced with situational needs.