Benchmade Contego Fixed Review

A close up look at the Benchamde Contego fixed version.

[TheLateBoyScout]

Great job on the review. Good to see that knife filling such a variety of roles so seamlessly. When I first heard about the fixed Contego, my thought was "Why...?" Well, now I see why. :)

[RugerShooter]

I like how you show yourself using these knives in every situation... You don't really think of these knives for cutting up food, but anyone who goes camping frequently knows you use your knife for everything. Good reviews keep em' coming!

[UltimateCap]

Hey, can you tell me about that black jacket you're wearing? Looks like a nice comfortable jacket. Thank you.

[TedsOutdoors]

I'm glad somebody finally did a review on this knife.

[drzmanproject]

Thanks to knifehog. It's cool how companies are recognizing the economic power and community of YouTubers.

[jayjensen]

I've got the folder. I ordered the fixed blade due to you.
Thank You
Semperfi
Jay

[blackbullitt]

Been looking at this knife as a fixed blade option. Any recommendations on a fixed blade tactical/outdoor?

[dvolsky]

What would be your choice if you could only go into the woods with one? I don't need to baton wood, necessarily. I am looking more for good ergonomics, quality steel (preferably stainless for low maintenance) that is durable but fairly easy to maintain, good balance (maybe a little more toward the blade for chopping, but not heavy--thinner, not so stout), something you could possibly edc. Probably around a 4 inch blade and nice aesthetics. Does any such knife meet these qualifications without breaking the bank? I'm assuming I would have to compromise in some of these areas but would like to get close to this.

[pauliex]

Say Heah C rocket, For my B'Day I bought a Benchmade Arvensis 119 and a Bokor Coye Ridgeback, I think both will be a nice match too. But mostly I wanted stainless steel blades for wet and snowy weather trios. I also just started using a knife I had in a box because I ordered the Serrations by mistake, I ordered a Benchmade 156 CSK in the D2, I only took it out to fondle it, But when I found out you can make feathers with a serrated blade, I started to use it, and it's great, The Arvensis 119 is in the 154 CM and tge Ridgeback is in 440c. Thanx for sharing your knife, Nice to see you use and like Benchmade.

[chrismartin]

What is the best way to clean it after using it to cut into food? Water and towel? Great Review by the way.

[CampfireTalk]

Right blade length and love that blade shape as it harkens back to one of my favs.
Always good to hear your take and see how it performed for you.

[grumpyoldwizard]

I love the look and performance of the blade. It is a great length with a strong tip. I have quite a few knives and this is one of my major favorites. I put gun grip tape, in certain spots, on the handle for retention. It was a bit slippery.

[Patriot]

I take it, that as an outdooring knife, you might still prefer the Buck Punk?  How about design, would you prefer one over the other if the steel was the same?

Great video, thanks buddy!

[scooter]

Great review...really like the turkey and celery footage.  We're not always out in the woods and love that practical aspect to the review.

[agger]

What knife was that with the horizontal sheath?

[pauliex]

Say Heah Crockett, I still sometimes think I'm going to get it, I do have the Bushcrafter #162 and I did get the Arvensiswhich I piggybacked it with the Boker Coye Ridgeback for a lite horizontal carry. I do like it, But recently I got the Fox Bushcrafter Parang which I just teamed up with my Vintage Frost 840 MG Clipper, I used it and kept it very sharp. But I never used the Clipper alot, But when I did it performed great. We're going out this weekend and I almost brought my Mora 2000 with it because it matched better than the intended 3V Master Hunter. Don't get me wrong, the two work great together. But when I remembered I had the Clipper MG, I brought it out again. I didn't hesitate that the two would work well together, and they are bear perfect match. The Bushcradt Oarang is more of a robust survival knife while my Clipper is a Bushcraft knife sort of the best of both worlds. I'm also bringing a Axe and saw which is still very manageable to carry. I still have a few knives in my list to get then maybe I'll still get the Contego., , .

[MichaelTravisc]

Has this been an issue with other S30V blades in hard use tasks?

[gideonstactical]

Great review. I do love reverse Tanto Blades too.

[Steeleprophet]

Like this style of review. Looks like a good knife, but it's not my first choice either. What was the other knife you were carrying in the leather sheath?

[MrAwesomeglock]

Thanks for the coupon code. Is there going to be a review of that other knife on your belt. If not. What is it and how makes that sheath? I have been considering caring a fixed blade horizontal. Beautiful place to shoot a video you got there.