Specifications
- Overall Length:8.46"
- Blade Length:3.60"
- Blade Thickness:0.11"
- Blade Material:CPM-M4
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.86"
- Handle Thickness:0.62"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.30 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:AXIS
- Brand:Benchmade
- Model:Freek
- Model Number:560BK-1
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
Specifications
- Overall Length:8.46"
- Blade Length:3.60"
- Blade Thickness:0.11"
- Blade Material:CPM-M4
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.86"
- Handle Thickness:0.62"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.30 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:AXIS
- Brand:Benchmade
- Model:Freek
- Model Number:560BK-1
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
This model of the Benchmade 560 Freek features a plain black Cerakote blade made from CPM-M4 tool steel. The G-10 handle is black and gray with a red base layer.
The Benchmade 560 Freek is a reliable everyday carry knife made to tackle cutting tasks of all sorts, whether indoors or out. It features a premium CPM-M4 tool steel blade with a black Cerakote finish. The textured G-10 handles offer excellent grip, while adding a bit of flair with the red base layer and red barrel spacers.
Features:- CPM-M4 blade steel for superb edge retention and wear resistance.
- Textured G-10 handles provide a comfortable, yet secure, grip.
- Fully ambidextrous setup with dual thumb studs, reversible pocket clip, and AXIS® lock mechanism.
Customer Reviews
Of course, the quality is there. The axis lock and one handed action on it is excellent.
The M4 steel is excellent. Gets extremely sharp and holds an edge for a nice long time. However, this steel seems to attract rust pretty quickly. Just one day carrying it around in the hot Florida summer, and I found rust on the etched out logo on the blade. Its hot and humid, and I sweat a lot, and the parts of the blade not covered by the scales are easily exposed to standing moisture causing the rust. Something to watch out for, but not really a deal breaker...just something to be aware of.
The thing that prevents it from becoming a main EDC for me is how far away the start of the blade is from your hand. Its at least a solid inch, maybe more, from where your index finger rests on the knife to the start of the blade. Makes it feel like I'm using something much bigger than needed, and doesn't allow me the control that I feel I get from other options, like the Benchmade North Fork. The North Fork is my daily carry to work.
If they ever did a V2.0 and kind of closed this gap, I would be all about it.
Hey Good Morning Everyone, today we are going to be reviewing the Benchmade Super Freak. I'm really digging the G10 scales and the iconic Axis lock works just really great. Now this isn't a gentleman's knife by any meansd but the blade features coated M4, so you know who you are for folks that like a bit of tungsten. Now let's get to the bad, the good, and the ugly. You know at this price point, we've got our selfs a real gem here. Red G10 Liners really get this knife that little "Shabazz" kinda of event if you know what I mean. Now let's compare this now to my Spyderco Delica for size comparison. *Pulls out the Delica* [Rambles about the delica even though this is a Super Freek video]
(This is my raffle entry for this month's giveaway!)
My nitpicks: the texture on the scales does not enhance the knife IMO; I would prefer checkering or the like. And the BHQ description details a hollow-ground blade but my blade is flat.
This is simply the finest knife I have carried. I never thought my 940 would get drawer time. I cannot fine a reason not to carry this knife.
The M4 takes a ridiculous edge and holds it for a VERY long time. This maybe the perfect EDC, camp, whatever knife. Well done boys!
This model of the Benchmade 560 Freek features a plain black Cerakote blade made from CPM-M4 tool steel. The G-10 handle is black and gray with a red base layer.
The Benchmade 560 Freek is a reliable everyday carry knife made to tackle cutting tasks of all sorts, whether indoors or out. It features a premium CPM-M4 tool steel blade with a black Cerakote finish. The textured G-10 handles offer excellent grip, while adding a bit of flair with the red base layer and red barrel spacers.
Features:- CPM-M4 blade steel for superb edge retention and wear resistance.
- Textured G-10 handles provide a comfortable, yet secure, grip.
- Fully ambidextrous setup with dual thumb studs, reversible pocket clip, and AXIS® lock mechanism.
Specifications
- Overall Length:8.46"
- Blade Length:3.60"
- Blade Thickness:0.11"
- Blade Material:CPM-M4
- Blade Style:Drop Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:4.86"
- Handle Thickness:0.62"
- Handle Material:G-10
- Color:Black
- Frame/Liner:Stainless Steel
- Weight:4.30 oz.
- User:Right Hand, Left Hand
- Pocket Clip:Tip-Up
- Knife Type:Manual
- Opener:Thumb Stud
- Lock Type:AXIS
- Brand:Benchmade
- Model:Freek
- Model Number:560BK-1
- Country of Origin:USA
- Best Use:Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
Of course, the quality is there. The axis lock and one handed action on it is excellent.
The M4 steel is excellent. Gets extremely sharp and holds an edge for a nice long time. However, this steel seems to attract rust pretty quickly. Just one day carrying it around in the hot Florida summer, and I found rust on the etched out logo on the blade. Its hot and humid, and I sweat a lot, and the parts of the blade not covered by the scales are easily exposed to standing moisture causing the rust. Something to watch out for, but not really a deal breaker...just something to be aware of.
The thing that prevents it from becoming a main EDC for me is how far away the start of the blade is from your hand. Its at least a solid inch, maybe more, from where your index finger rests on the knife to the start of the blade. Makes it feel like I'm using something much bigger than needed, and doesn't allow me the control that I feel I get from other options, like the Benchmade North Fork. The North Fork is my daily carry to work.
If they ever did a V2.0 and kind of closed this gap, I would be all about it.
Hey Good Morning Everyone, today we are going to be reviewing the Benchmade Super Freak. I'm really digging the G10 scales and the iconic Axis lock works just really great. Now this isn't a gentleman's knife by any meansd but the blade features coated M4, so you know who you are for folks that like a bit of tungsten. Now let's get to the bad, the good, and the ugly. You know at this price point, we've got our selfs a real gem here. Red G10 Liners really get this knife that little "Shabazz" kinda of event if you know what I mean. Now let's compare this now to my Spyderco Delica for size comparison. *Pulls out the Delica* [Rambles about the delica even though this is a Super Freek video]
(This is my raffle entry for this month's giveaway!)
My nitpicks: the texture on the scales does not enhance the knife IMO; I would prefer checkering or the like. And the BHQ description details a hollow-ground blade but my blade is flat.
This is simply the finest knife I have carried. I never thought my 940 would get drawer time. I cannot fine a reason not to carry this knife.
The M4 takes a ridiculous edge and holds it for a VERY long time. This maybe the perfect EDC, camp, whatever knife. Well done boys!