Top 10 Most Underrated Knives - Between Two Knives
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Some knives are superstars, getting the lion’s share of our attention and there is a reason for that, but sometimes they do overshadow other great knives that deserve a look. Check them out here: kcoti.com/3jUVP8z
Think of them as your favorite band that hasn’t made it big yet, but they still make beautiful music! See some of our favorite hidden gems below.
Featured Knives:
0:00 The Top 10 Knives You Haven't Thought Of
1:01 Benchmade Presidio II: kcoti.com/3kjSa4v
5:07 CIVIVI Badlands Vagabond: kcoti.com/3jXdRqw
8:42 Spyderco Watu: kcoti.com/3nO7Mhr
13:02 MKM Colvera: kcoti.com/3mBlhBx
17:07 Victorinox Swiss Army Rambler: kcoti.com/3w7b03r
20:00 CJRB Taiga: kcoti.com/3BDFeMu
23:55 Brisa EnZO Birk 75: kcoti.com/3EJJpZf
30:12 Hogue Trauma First Response Tool: kcoti.com/3pWovBX
34:05 Moki Serapis: kcoti.com/3CFFiwA
38:17 The James Brand The Carter: kcoti.com/3bxI6Qv
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Guy's you should follow this video up with a Most Overrated Knives video.
Bugout...
It would be fun, but I doubt the knife brands would appreciate them dissing their products. lol
I would bet what the community thinks is overrated, DCA would not agree. The bugout is a good example of this.
@@Pinki2019 oh 100% its not happening
@@chucklethal Bugout, Elementum, PM2, Sebenza 31, BM940, ZT0562, Rat 2 D2, CRKT Pilar, ESEE 4/5/6, CS American Lawman… honorable mention: Spydiechef
The hype from the community around these knives or their persistent staying power made me think that they’d be great EDC/field knives. Of the list I gave, my favorites were the PM2 and Spydiechef. That said, I opted for the Kapara from Spyderco instead, because I felt it had the best of those two designs.
I love watching this channel. This guy is the type of guy you would want helping you in an actual knife shop. Knowledgeable and friendly. 🤙
Since watching this the first time, I bought a SAK Rambler. It has become one of my most-used knives. Thanks Seth.
That thinning from hilt to tip is called a distal taper. It makes for an incredible slicer.
As a lover of all things Knife....I just love you guys...I became a knife lover watching old Tarzan movies as a small boy... At 63 im still buying knifes just because I did not have that one... Lol
Folders, belt, and machetes I have my grandfather's corn knife, and Barlow.
Former Rescue worker here! “A Rescue Knife” that I favor has a partially serrated blade, so that it can cut wet clothing or bloody seat belts. I also want a strong non liner lock system.
Unexpected Letterkenny.
That's what I appreciates about you, David.
You guys are developing fantastic chemistry working together. I thoroughly enjoy hearing both of your perspectives, which are sometimes different while other times the same. Great job!
Agreed. i enjoy their distinct personalities and the enthusiasm they bring to particular aspects or genres of the hobby of the blade.
They should kiss.
@@oddsavage that’s basically what I’m hearing…
@@oddsavage geeeez...lol
I’ll add one to this list. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight. I’d overlooked it for a while but when I saw the S110V version in stock I had to snag it. It has dominated my rotation since it came in. Hair popping sharp out of the box and fits my giant hands nicely. Smooth action out of the box, perfect centering, zero blade play, solid lockup. Breaking down boxes yesterday it went through them like butter. Still hair popping sharp. I just strop it at the end of the day.
Thank you for featuring the Rambler again. I have been singing the Rambler gospel for many years, now, and I'm so glad to see both of you hyping it, so more people will buy that model, and it will remain in production for many years to come.
Always enjoy these shows
The Rambler also has a toothpick inside the handle too!! :) Carried this around for years and years in the 90s. Knife edge and scissors were scary sharp as hell! Underrated for sure.
You guys need some calipers on set. You could provide quick measurements instead of "dang, I don't have my Delica here".
I'd love to see more-between two knifes videos. Because you're tastes and great for people like me to compare & I would also love it if Seth would repeat what he said a couple of videos ago " I have average sized hands " as I too have average sized hands & I really enjoy DCA saying "slightly larger than average hands " ? But overall I love the videos because they are so informative without dribbling crap like other channels. Keep it up guys.
Peace James
Love my Civivi Badlands Vegabond, great quality for a great price. I always recommend this as a first budget mid-range folding knife.
Can’t do chinese though.
Anyone else notice when you get into knives somehow you end up collecting victorinox knives like pocket lint. I’ve only ever purchased one but the damn thing multiplied or something I don’t know.
This happened to me *and then* I got into knives.
and now I need a Rambler…
I loved this, part 2 please!
Two of my favorite knife guys. I really like the SAK Rambler, the Phillips screwdriver sold me. I’m really off the Chinese knives, so it was nice to see a few alternatives.
After more than 20 years, a Benchmade AFCK is still in regular rotation as my EDC! Go Benchmade!
Benchmade rules!
That Moki Mother of Pearl is striking! I bought white cotton gloves to handle my polished knives. OCD runs deep.
Great topic. Getting away from the usually recommended is a nice change of path. Well done!
I've (ab)used an Enzo Birk 75 for years! The action is silky smooth and snappy, and it blows through camp tasks while saying "Thank you sir, may I have another?]" and laughing! It is my #1 choice for an outdoor folder to compliment my larger fixed blade.
Awesome video! Love the variety yall brought to the table.
Great video guys, I liked how you get so in depth with 2 different points of view
Love the format, well done guys.
Seth I have an enzo but with full flat grind and desert iron wood.
I totally agree on the James Brand Carter. I've seen a lot of criticism online for it being "just marketing" and using VG-10 for the blade at that price point. The Carter feels great in-hand, has a sturdy and sharp blade, and it completely took the place of the Bugout that was in my pocket before.
This was great ! , I would love more videos like this with the same sort of concept.
Glad I’m not the only rambler fan. Love that little sak
I have the upgraded badlands vagabond and it’s a true 💎
Enjoyed this video. Thanks for your insights, Seth. Did not know about the Spyderco Watu - will add it to my Christmas wish list!
Why so many Chinese knives, DCA?
Great vid! Some hidden treasures there! My favorite underrated knife is the Kizer Catshark. Detent style “lock” with flipper (like the Small Archaeo) AND it spidie-flicks like a dream, so the fidget factor is off the charts. The large finger choil makes this tiny guy a full 4-finger grip for the average hand. The full belly goes thru cardboard like butter. The M690 steel holds a very respectable edge and and it’s easy (fun almost) to sharpen. Great looking black micarta handle with an orange pivot ring. And only $79! I think I just talked myself into buying another one.
Bought the Triage with the blunt tip and had the Trauma for a moment and I prefer the former.
The Triage is thicker and more durable for pry bar use.
I have been carry a Rambler variant daily for years. It was labeled Golf. Bought three of them gave two as gifts to golf buddies and keep mine. Divot tool instead of file... might be a good seller for you. Love mine. In my pocket everyday!😊
Hi Seth, greetings from Holland and thank you for bringing the Watu under my attention again. I liked the looks of it when it was introduced but more or less forgot about it. After your presentation I ordered one and boy do I like it! One of Spyderco’s best.
12:30 DCA “greaaat” 😂😂😂 I felt that reaction but that was also a cool party trick
Marttiini Finland 4in Fillet knife. Excellent through tang design. Nothing better for kitchen prep around the campfire. Takes a crazy wicked edge when stroped. I mink oiled the sheath to point of hydrophobia and sanded/stained the handle blood red. Weighs almost nothing. Perfect neck knife
Good call on the Watu.
Hey fellas, been watching for a while now. Great work! I think the spyderco Astute is top of my list in underrated knives. I think it needs more air time and some variations from spyderco.
Good video idea!
Love the visual design of that Watu. It's gorgeous.
🔥🎸🔥
The Hogue Trauma is my work knife. Feels great in my hand, has a "work safe" Sheepsfoot blade and the seat belt cutter is great when you need to cut some small nylon rope or zip-ties that your buddy is holding or that'sclose to sensitive electronics. The glass breaker won't hurt in a self defense situation either. Totally underrated has an EDC.
The Gerber Principle is another really good underrated knife. An affordable scandi is hard to find. Mine has carved plenty of wood so far and the spine is very sharp for striking a ferro rod. It's a sleeper for sure.
Been eyeing a mini presidio since the 1st gen. The 2nd gen CF elite was a must buy. No regrets.
Funniest episode so far.
"Tailstands...' 'Great..." haha.
ive love the craftmanship in moki knives for years now my favorite is the all black one with the large pivot silver cap that is so perfectly smooth and shiney ..when ever i hear gentlemans knife i think of this moki knife its perfect for your pocket if you wear a suit to work ...a clip is not needed thank robin... batman...for picking this knife mokis rock !
Nice episode-thoughtful picks!
Love my Birk 75 - Really enjoyed your chat about it.. I have the FFG version with desert ironwood scales.
I love the Rambler, I have 3 of them and carry one all of the time.
David, I never understood your fascination with the Vagabond, that was until I held one at a local knife store. I didn't buy one, but I certainly understand what you like about it. Since I already own 15-20 Civivi knives, I didn't get it, but it certainly is a great EDC choice.
Have always trusted David for a good review and use his recommendations for future reference to purchase select knives
Very nice casual and laid back review of an item 🔪 I rarely use or need, yet I still found to be very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏻
The Hogue Deka really needs more love in the community. It might be the most "slicey" cross car lock knife that I have used. I think most people are distracted with all of the screws in the scales than take the time to actually look at the significance of knife with its affordable price point and 20CV steel.
I highly suspect that it is the only cross car lock that you have used. I haven't had the pleasure yet. I plan to pick one of these up in the near future.
@@jayr526almost everyone i’ve seen likes the deka better than the bugout. especially price wise
Totally agree about the mini presidio 2, what a wicked blade
I’ve had the tiaga for years now and it’s one of my favorite edc’s. It’s so hard to beat with its simplicity and functionality.
Like the humility and knowledge between ya guys! Keep it up!
I like this episode! I actually got the presidio some time ago as I found it to be a great deal, great size, and I love the design of it.
great show. Im glad you are showing these budget knives.
That serapis man...i tell you..super beautiful...this is my very first time seeing that knife and hear the brand...you guys should really cover their product to introduce to us
You videos are brilliant. You show a bunch of knives, and the next thing I know half of them are in my cart. Dammit!
Carry a MKM Root every day to work as a teacher. Underrated like all slipjoints, but it’s non threatening and the ergo’s & utility are really good. From sharpening a pencil to cutting an apple and everything you might encounter day to day in an “office” job
Love to see the two host vids, and thanks for the content in general.
“Some attentions paid…”
Let’s take about 20% off there DCA.
You get my references, and thats what I appreciates about you -DCA
The presidio 2 is an amazing knife. If I could only keep one folder from my collection it would be that one.
Mini presidio from benchmade is my edc, really great. Real liner, light, sharp, a good lock system and a perfect grip.
Mini presidio 2 is extremely under rated. I have the aluminum version and it is one of my most carried (I wear xl gloves) I have debated getting the CF version
You guys make my life better. Thank you
Brisa/Enzo (I knew them as Enzo when I was last active in knife space circa 2010) make great knives and they were, at the time, really responsive to criticism and would change ergonomic and other issues fairly quickly. For instance, at one point the deep-carry clip on the Birk was mounted near the middle of handle making it a serious hotspot and rather defeating the point of the deep-carry clip.
Enzo/Brisa made fixed blades (including blanks for aspiring knifemakers), a two-hand opening slipjoint and a linerlock, then added in a lockback, etc in both Scandi and full-flat blade geometries and a couple of knife steels.
On the budget end there were EKA of Sweden and Mora of Sweden (now Morakniv) and Martinni (sp?), while the high-end fixed and occasionally folding were Karesuando, Helle, etc.
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Terrific banter, Dave and Seth, even the director (Thomas?) gets in :). Always fun to watch.
I said it once and I’ll say it again but the Benchmade 980 Turret is an amazing knife and although I use it for outdoor utility rather than tactical I can chop branches, baton, and carry it on the work site confidently knowing that it will not fail. Highly underrated in my opinion
I love my Benchmade Mini Presidio 2 CF Elite, have carried it for along time.
Cool stuff .. going to look into that Hogue rescue model sheepsfoot style
Yes, Moki is awesome! Chances are lots of people already have knives made by them without realizing it. Moki actually manufactures knives for many other brands (all the Falkniven folders and many Seki City Spydercos, for example). The knives they sell under their own brand are very reasonably priced for the quality and really show off the level of the work they are capable of.
Benchmade 4300 cla and pardue stimulus are 2 of my favorite knives that I think are quite underrated. And if im going out of state and can't carry an auto my old cold steel ak47 mini is a great little knife that has served me well for years
Hardly a zero sum game, great work guys!
I've got the full size presidio 2 and it's awesome.
Victorinox Manager edges out the Rambler as the best keychain edc for me. Having a pen at all times (with also either tweezers or a tooth pick) has come in clutch more times than I can remember.
Very nice, thank you!
Have owned all the folding knifes. Finally spent the money on a big Emerson. Now collecting fixed blades for the ultimate end of the world set.
This is a great video. Thanks!
Great selections and thoughtful reasoning.... glad this wasn't just like a rundown of "stuff we have in the warehouse we can't sell" lol And I couldn't agree more, the Enzo Birk is CRIMINALLY underrated.
Interesting video, as always. I'd single out the Cold Steel Rajah III as a seriously underrated and versatile folder. Yes, it is definitely built with tactical considerations in mind, but it is surprisingly effective for daily tasks, and especially for food prep.
Nice! Homer & Flanders are back. Keep it composed fellaz! 🍺🍺🗡️🗡️👌👌
I own multiple James Brand knives and they are really well designed, but they price them like premium products only without premium materials. The Carter originally had 9Cr steel but they upgraded to VG-10 a few years ago after customer complaints, and raised the price a small amount. I've just realized that they are essentially taking a page out of Apple's marketing book, so I guess I can cut them some slack, but I still take issue with selling a $400 knife for $600 (The Barnes)
I hate James brand. Idiots buy them.
I refuse to buy James brand knives. It seems like they are always overpriced for their mundane designs and lower tier materials.
Hey DCA, I have to ask again, I carry the Benchmade Mini Loco 818 and I can't find any custom scales anywhere. Do you know where I can find any or another comparable knife that will scratch my itch for a new look without compromising it's overall usefulness?
Mini presidio would lend itself well to a murdered out version given the full black liners and hardware, all they need is a black blade and voila, tactical practical baby. Tremendous video boys!
Just about to pick up a presidio now I definitely will !
Instead of the rambler, try the MANAGER. It sacrifice the toothpick (or the tweezers) for a retractable pen in the scale. I forget a pen more often than I use a toothpick.
Great video. You need an updated version of this.
Well, purely because of your efforts, guys, I am now officially an admirer of the James Brand Carter and Carter XL. I've been having a strangely hard time buying a seriously premium folder. I figured it was time to pick and enjoy one but have had more than one disappointment with uncentered blades, dirty scales, rough action, just bad quality control generally. That Carter caught my eye with that gentle Loveless arc from the tip to the back end of the handle and the subtle handsomeness generally. No more expensive than any pretty nice knife, I suppose not the high-end steel du jour, but such a premium vibe. If you don't get approving nods from your buds when you pull this out to open a bag of jerky, get buds with better taste. 😅
MOP is always my favorite handle material. Most of my collection is MOP handles. Most knives I make have same too. I think a thousand yrs from now nothing will have topped it.
I think the Badlands was extremely easy to pass over, it had VERY similar lines to several previous models…just kind of a cookie cutter knife in their line up. It’s not a bad knife at all and the materials are perfect for the price, just sort of mundane in their lineup. Staying with Civivi though, I think the Pintail is definitely underrated! Really great materials and action, spot on price point…remove the flipper and it has even better ergonomics! Runner up would be the Real Steel H6 Blue Sheep edition…highly underrated hard use knife!
I'd love an alox rambler or vagabond. SwissBianco used to sell one, but it's just not worth $250.
I like the watu very much. Dont own one but is on my radar. I for one was excited at the tailstand.
That Moki! Wow! I'd never heard of them.
I just bought a Kubey Knife (KU219)with Aus 10 Japanese steel with stainless steel liners and G10 scales for $60. This knife has some impressive workmanship with ball bearing flipper system. Great video... but no bloopers? 😁
My favorite under rated knives: WE Roman, MAM Light hunter (MAM in general), Alliance Designs Anchovy designed by Kevin Foster, Boker Urban Trapper, CRKT M-03BK
I really like the look and blade shape of the Hogue rescue. Might need to save up and pick it up since it's above my standard purchase amount.
The Rambler is the super-sweet-spot between the Classic and the Mini Champ (original)!!! I have one with Warhawk scales that I EDC.
The taiga was the knife I bought when I traveled and needed a knife at my new location. It worked great. I have it to a family member before heading back on the plane
I like Seth’s taste. Encouraged me to buy that Watu. Thanks Seth.
The Watu is a very interesting piece. I have it's older brother, the Chokwe, and really enjoy the blade shape. My only wish was for a more contoured wooden handle like the fix blade that it was inspired by.
I _love_ my Badlands Vagabond.
ETA: OMG I love the Taiga too. Bought a second, I love it so much, and probably going to get another BV too.
The Real Steel Terra is super underrated in my opinion. Great blade shape that comes to a super thin edge. Awesome design from Poltergeist Works, more knows for the Luna, that I’d love to see a mini version come down the line.