Pocket Knife Picks That Won't Let You Down

Pocket knives are an invaluable tool, so you might as well get one that’s going to do the job well and last a long time. There are tons of good options but there are even more bad ones, so we broke down what it is you should look for in a knife, how to maintain it, and a few options that we’d recommend to anybody.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Intro
02:15 EDC Knives and Their Uses
03:38 What Type of Material Should You Look For?
05:15 Methodology for Testing
06:16 Advice for First Time Buyers
07:13 Top Pick: CRKT Pilar III
12:03 Top Pick: The James Brand The Carter
13:04 Top Pick: Opinel No. 08
14:23 Knife Maintenance
16:12 Cleaning Your Knife
17:03 How Important Is Durability?
18:17 Final Thoughts
PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
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The James Brand The Carter: fave.co/3bzhNgj
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GLOSSARY:
EDC: Stands for every day carry; a knife that you have on you throughout each day.
Handle Scale: The pieces that lock together to form the handle.
Locking Mechanism: A feature that locks the knife’s blade closed, preventing it from opening and exposing the blade on accident.
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Featuring: Scott Ulrich and Sean Tirman
Edited By: Nick Landon
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[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

My partner and I have an Opinel in our Trangia kit for outdoor cooking, it's such a joy to use. I personally love Victorinox for everyday use, as a pair of scissors are often more useful than a knife alone. I like my Huntsman a lot, but something like the keychain-sized Rambler would probably cover my everyday needs perfectly well.