Meateater - Benchmade Boning Knife Meatcrafter

[robie]

Let's not turn this into a bashing of Rinella and Janis thread please.

For those into knives what do you think about the design/shape and materials of the knife?

My first thought it looked similar to a Bob Dozier Filet knife I've have thought about buying previously.

Benchmade - Meatcrafter - Steel: CPM-S45VN - $300

Bob Dozier K-23 Filet - Steel: D2 - $240

 

[Steel Rain]

Looks nice. What’s it made of?

 

[307]

Looks nice. What’s it made of?

Meateater magic

 

[Justin Crossley]

The reactions online have been everything from "I can't believe someone would pay $300 for a knife" to "I can't wait to throw my panties on stage, er, I mean order one".

 

[kylem]

I was interested when I first heard about it until I saw the price....

 

[RyanT26]

It seems like they used good steel and Benchmade produces good knives, but that price is a bunch. I am sure they will sell a truckload.
I am not their target consumer for this product, so it is a no from me. Even if I was looking for similar product I think there are knives that would complete the job for at least half the cost.

 

[coloyooper]

I’m curious. I don’t tend to spend that kind of money on knives but I guarantee there’s fanboys in here talking shit about this knife that have dropped $275 on a Kifaru knife. From what I’ve seen Benchmade makes a solid knife. I don’t plan on buying this blade but interested in the reviews.

 

[22lr]

I think the Meatcrafter looks to be a very well thought out knife and it looks purty! Appears to be made out of very good steel and the price reflects that, plus some. I just can't pay $300 for a knife... my DNA literally prevents that. But hey, at least he didnt go the Bear Grylls route... so I commend him for that.

It's a premium offering for people that just enjoy premium things. Were all guilty of it in one way or another *cough* optics, rifles and UL gear *cough*

 

[coloyooper]

I just can't pay $300 for a knife... my DNA literally prevents that.

I uhh think I want to laugh at this

 

[KSP277]

I really like looks of that fillet knife, 240 is high but I’d drop that on a good knife I’d use a lot. That’s less than some it y’all paid for your britches

 

[Sadler]

It’s funny that I thought this knife was expensive. I then started thinking of how expensive the gear I have beside me right now is ( Swaro BTX, Swaro ELs, CA Ridgeline, Leupold MK5, Kifaru setup, WM Bag) and man, that price ain’t too bad!

 

[EastMT]

Looks like a Victorinox boning knife with a fancy handle

 

[manitou1]

Looks like a Victorinox boning knife with a fancy handle

And an extra $284.00 tacked on.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I am a fan and don’t begrudge rinella for commercializing to make a living. I have some $$$ knives that I use in the field but never felt the need to spend as much on something that is only going to see use in processing game.

 

[Trial153]

I have the Doizer, and I also have Gene Ingram Kingfisher. Both compare well or better then the Bench made and both cost as much but come with a couple year wait
For the benchmade, i have owned several on whims. I am not a fan of semi custom production knives for the most part however i do recognize that they have place in the market. I always felt and still do that you can smaller shop customs for the same money and more vaule.
That said this knife seems on par for price and materials.

 

[Wapiti1]

Good steel choice, nice blade design. I like some flex in a knife like this, so I'd have to use it to see if I like it. My preference is a heavy fillet knife. Phil Wilson has the best that I have used. I like the Dozier the OP posted, but I don't like taking care of D2 steel all the time. There are better steels today with the powder met technology.

$300 is not an expensive knife. You guys need to get out more.

Jeremy

 

[sndmn11]

I think it sounds great, I have not used that steel and it makes sense as a choice.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

It’s a nice, semi custom production knife with above average materials. I think it’s a tad over priced for what it is, I won’t be buying one, but that doesn’t matter. Just like rifles, you are going to have your tikka/savage guys, Christensen/fierce guys, then full custom guys. No one needs a full custom 4K rifle to shoot something, but they are nice!
Some of you that think $300 for a knife is insane, I have some Halfface blades and RMJs that would make you blush. During season I spend a lot more time behind a knife than rifle.

 

[16Bore]

It wasn’t long ago that $25 Havalons and $15 Vics got the job done. There’s a lot of really nice $300 custom knives out there, this sure as shit isn’t one of them.

 

[tgus59]

Its really good steel for that price. $300 sounds expensive, but for a high end production knife, it really isn't a bad deal at all. I don't blame anyone for thinking it sounds like too much, but the buy once, cry once, mentality seems to reign supreme around here.