I picked up that exact MKM pocket Tango when they first came out. It is my first fixed blade pocket knife and it hasn’t left my pocket since I bought it. Couldn’t be happier with it.
I feel the same way. Breaking it all down as a knife maker these prices are way bloated. Companies are getting greedier and greedier. I understand times have been tough and we've all had to raise our prices a bit, but some of these companies margins are absurd.
There’s still plenty of budget options out there that work great, but like any hobby out there, the internet has made a ton hobbyists who care about really small details and will pay tons of money to get them. The average person who just wants a decent knife to cut stuff in day to day life can ignore most of this, keep using cheap knives and just replace them every few years as needed. I say this as one of the those dumb knife snobs lol
@@k0pper yup. Most (all of them) of my ridiculously expensive knifes are way under used and i would not even use them heavily because sharpening supersteel takes so long xD. I carry one always and its nice to have a nicely shaped knife thats not trash material but i still feel like the price is artificial. Even the "cheap" and "budget friendly" knives from normal steel are 80€$ and if you tell any normal person about an 80$ knife they think you are retarded for paying that much for something a 8$ knife can do. They cant even imagine that there are 300$ or 500$ knives. Because its completely silly. But i still got one
Wish it had more flat on the blade, the way it's designed really only works for cutting on a board, so great for food prep, less great for cardboard and rope. If only Spyderco would make a fixed blade PM2 I'd buy 5 of those and never buy another knife in my life.
Yeah I rotate between the Izula in S35v and the CR 2.5 great pocket carry knives. I just loop paracord through the bottom of the sheaths and hang them upside down in my pocket.
Korvid S really grew on me...came scary sharp out the box. I got the copper mesh fiber scales, S35vn steel blade...this specimen is the one that showed me the potential of S35 as a blade steel.
Just wish there was more 14C28N sandvik steel available... It's hands down my favorite steel... Anyways, thanks for the video and your time as always 😎✌️
I swear I'm not a paid shill, but the Pocket Tango is an excellent, classy design. I have the nessmuk version in olive wood and I love it. I also pocket carry an ESEE Izula 2 and a Boker BFF Packlite, both just dropped right into the pocket without a clip and they do fine. They're the perfect size for it: I can just get a 4 finger grip on both with average-sized hands. I'm glad to see so many good options for this style of knife, it's really an underrated style.
Love the cold steel safe maker. I keep it in my edc rotation. Obviously, this dagger is intended for self defense purposes. I have the 4.5 inch blade. Highly recommend
I purchased the Muk and Cleaver versions of the Pocket Tango and they are as good as it gets! I wear mine inside my waistband and they ride weightless and invisible, even in PJ shorts! Fantastic work!
@knifecenter another confirmation on how good it is! Also, I love your MKM collab and hope to get my hands on one, straight out of Italy 😅 Greetings from Austria
My EDC fixed-blade is a 1950s-era Imperial Prov RI hunting knife with a bakelite handle and the original leather sheathe. You have to keep it stupidly clean because of the steel composition, but it's a great knife all around. A bit bigger than some areas may allow at almost 9 inches. 😅 I put my belt through the sheathe slot and then let the sheathe sit in my pocket.
Made a big mistake not including the Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake. For 40 bucks the length weight and sheath are one of the most pocket friendly on the market. I tried several of these and ended up with the sea snake. Highly recommend!!
A real budget option would be the Schrade Delta Class Adder with a 2.75" AUS10 blade and injection molded sheath. Don't know what that sheath looks like. I sometimes carry its predecessor, the Schrade SCHF66 that has 7Cro17MOV steel and a nylon sheath. The old nylon sheath has a belt loop but I always just put the whole thing in a pocket, not suitable for jeans but looser cargo pants with multiple pocket options, which is what I usually wear these days, makes it easy to carry in a pocket.
I'll be ordering the Terzoul fixed in CF in 12/2024 I purchased Handy 2 in Green Micarta in 09/2024 and I am EDC as always great reviews and great tutorial
Thanks to you, Mr Anderson, I’ve been hooked on fixed blades. I need to snag some more aftermarket sheaths… but I have thrown my LT Wright Frontier trapper in my pocket, I’ve carried my WRKT Backpacker in my pocket and my WRKT Aways There Knife with an ulticlip. I really want something t more slicey than these. WRKT make some knives for Argali I want to try… but that Boker and MKM are super enticing.
I carry an Esee Xancudo, no clip, just slide in the pocket, and draw with a thumb push. The molded sheath doesn't have the kydex width bloat, and clipless there is no handle sticking out as some kind of prepper fashion statement. For shallower pockets I switch to an Esee Izula, the skeletonized version that I cord wrapped, feather weight.
I generally wear Wrangler cargo type work pants or wrangler blue jeans. I put an Ulti clip on my Cold steel AK-47 FIELD KNIFE an front pocket carry it regularly with no problems. occasionally I even carry a 7 1/2 inch Warcraft Tanto this way. of course I live in Texas so legality is not an issue.
While it does not come come with a sheath for your pocket you can get them easy enough and the Falkniven WM-1 is the best I could think of and what I carry in my pocket.
How come you left out the Viper Handy? That is my pocket fixed blade of choice right now and it work beautifully. I have one with the kydex sheath. After removing the straps on the sheath, it slipped into my pocket easily.
Hate the kydex sheaths, especially for a pocket knife. The plasticy sound of it being withdrawn Uurgh!. Pay all that money only to stick it in plastic?
Like how those mini $20 tool boxes are popular right now(HF/Lowes); knife makers should take their popular full size fixed and folders and make some promotional pocket fixed blade versions of them. Imagine all the Cold Steel line in mini but usable versions.
Best trick for removing tape goo from knife blade... Cape cod clothes. Breaks down the glue and polishes the knife at the same time. A small cloth with a lubricant such as tri-flow or remoil works too but doesn't smell as nice as cape cod clothes.
I carry a little dragonfly daily. Walking around with a very obvious fixed blade really takes a certain type of person. I do love these sized knives for a nap sack.
The MKM Mikro was a great little pocket fixed blade until I lost it. Might have to get a Makro or Pocket Tango. MKM's magnetic retention leather sheath is classy.
I got a D2 knife like the bastinelli with a kydex sheath which is pretty nice. Bought my own ulti clip. Was like 26-28 all said and done. I know knives are pricey. I have a few. Just happy I guess for not paying a lot for something I hopefully won’t have to use.
I’ve been toying with the idea of switching to a pocket fixed blade, but I wasn’t sure if I’d like carrying a fixed blade. So, I purchased a few inexpensive options to test. I bought the Joker Erizo, which is a really nice knife but too big. I got a Kizer Bowtie, and the Civivi Baby Banter, which I think I like the most.
I love the pocket fixed blade movement, buuuuuuuuuuuut, how is a folder less dependable? In the last 15 years, cutting root balls, scraping gaskets, trimming drip line, and skinning squirrels, I've never had an issue opening my "flippers". Yes, they've been crunchy but never failed to open or lock, and after cleaning, always run smoother. Can we just say fixed blades are another option for those that have extra pocket space, or those big enough that can carry a fixed comfortably while driving/bending?
Nice selection! I do own five of the models on the table 😂 Pocket Tango is already on my list, but a couple of those more premium options are new to me. ❤️Bastinelli. I also have a La Sanction Akeron collab that would fit in this category.
How can a blade shape be called a reverse tanto if the "tanto" section isn't sharpened, like how a traditional tanto blade is. It's a sheeps foot, or lambs foot like DCA said!
DCA, timely review, thanks. One minor complaint from the husband of a video set designer: black blades and black grips disappear when held in front of a black polo shirt. 😄
Actuality is waiting for the M390 MKM Makro 2 and hopefully in the near future the Pocket Tango Exclusive that I like will be available soon. Thanks DCA
You have some great choices there, but you missed out on the three I think are among the best (and currently make up my fixed blade EDC rotation.) 1) Esee Izula in S35VN with the extended G10 grips. 2) Esee Sencillo in MagnaCut. 3) (and the best choice for me) Esee Pacaya, CPM-3V Olive color in an Armatus taco holster. I think my Christmas present to myself will be a TJ Schwartz Confidante, Overland, Overland Sport, or maybe all three.
Love this channel and the fixed blades we’re seeing here. Just be sure to understand your local knife laws. These are illegal if “concealed” in my pocket in my state.
I have been a folder guy forever (especially Spyderco), but I picked up an inexpensive little fixed (Omnesio, on Amazon), and it has been my EDC since. It is a bit shocking how quickly the transition happened.
I've only really owned fixed blade kitchen, skinning and fillet knives. I like the idea of a fixed blade, but not really sure what I would prefer. I'm used to carrying a Case mini stockman.
I have the Mechforce Forager. It is very nice, but damn is it expensive. I was surprised about how small it really was when I got it. But I have bear hands. Its been a great EDC blade.
I picked up that exact MKM pocket Tango when they first came out. It is my first fixed blade pocket knife and it hasn’t left my pocket since I bought it. Couldn’t be happier with it.
Knife prices has gone waaay out of hand
I feel the same way. Breaking it all down as a knife maker these prices are way bloated. Companies are getting greedier and greedier. I understand times have been tough and we've all had to raise our prices a bit, but some of these companies margins are absurd.
There’s still plenty of budget options out there that work great, but like any hobby out there, the internet has made a ton hobbyists who care about really small details and will pay tons of money to get them. The average person who just wants a decent knife to cut stuff in day to day life can ignore most of this, keep using cheap knives and just replace them every few years as needed. I say this as one of the those dumb knife snobs lol
@@k0pper yup. Most (all of them) of my ridiculously expensive knifes are way under used and i would not even use them heavily because sharpening supersteel takes so long xD. I carry one always and its nice to have a nicely shaped knife thats not trash material but i still feel like the price is artificial. Even the "cheap" and "budget friendly" knives from normal steel are 80€$ and if you tell any normal person about an 80$ knife they think you are retarded for paying that much for something a 8$ knife can do. They cant even imagine that there are 300$ or 500$ knives. Because its completely silly. But i still got one
Yes
Understatement of the year.
White River M1 series makes a great pocket fixed blade when you throw an ulticlip on the sheath. Great knife.
Wish it had more flat on the blade, the way it's designed really only works for cutting on a board, so great for food prep, less great for cardboard and rope. If only Spyderco would make a fixed blade PM2 I'd buy 5 of those and never buy another knife in my life.
Not cheap, but not so crazy expensive like the Bokers, and the best design. The adjustable sheath should be standard, it‘s great.
I carry my pocket tango 1 everyday, hands down my favorite pocket fixie.
Nothing better than waking up to coffee ☕️ and a table full of fixed blades with David's excitement!
The Boker Barlow BFF is a small knife but it's actually a knife and a half; so good. I got the aeb-l and micarta variant.
Aaaaahhh my favorite category… well small to medium fixed blades anyway. Thank you for the vid
I’ve carried the esee cr 2.5 for a couple yrs. I used to carry the izzula2 for yrs. I found the older I get the smaller my knives get.
Yeah I rotate between the Izula in S35v and the CR 2.5 great pocket carry knives. I just loop paracord through the bottom of the sheaths and hang them upside down in my pocket.
That MKM tango reminds me AGK.
Just got a Tops Street Scalpel a few weeks ago from KC and love it. Could've been a contender on this table, for sure.
Korvid S really grew on me...came scary sharp out the box. I got the copper mesh fiber scales, S35vn steel blade...this specimen is the one that showed me the potential of S35 as a blade steel.
Love some pocket fixies... and Christmas is coming
I got a Böker Vigtig vs Wild... needs to be on the list... I got some scout straps and love it...
I carry at bbq, an old Hickory bird and trout. About $14 bucks. Nice patina on it.
Is that a pocket fixed blade in your pocket or are you just happy to see me DCA!!!! Great video man 👍
Every folder dreams of being a fixed blade, congrats on Pocket Tango success! Much deserved!
Just wish there was more 14C28N sandvik steel available... It's hands down my favorite steel... Anyways, thanks for the video and your time as always 😎✌️
I swear I'm not a paid shill, but the Pocket Tango is an excellent, classy design. I have the nessmuk version in olive wood and I love it. I also pocket carry an ESEE Izula 2 and a Boker BFF Packlite, both just dropped right into the pocket without a clip and they do fine. They're the perfect size for it: I can just get a 4 finger grip on both with average-sized hands. I'm glad to see so many good options for this style of knife, it's really an underrated style.
Love the cold steel safe maker. I keep it in my edc rotation. Obviously, this dagger is intended for self defense purposes. I have the 4.5 inch blade. Highly recommend
I purchased the Muk and Cleaver versions of the Pocket Tango and they are as good as it gets! I wear mine inside my waistband and they ride weightless and invisible, even in PJ shorts! Fantastic work!
Kizer Muskrat should be on this list
Absolutely. We were sold out at the time we filmed unfortunately -DCA
@knifecenter another confirmation on how good it is! Also, I love your MKM collab and hope to get my hands on one, straight out of Italy 😅
Greetings from Austria
One hundred percent agree 💯💯💯
@@knifecenterexclusive muskrat - orange Dark matter CF & s90v
DCA. You know I’m waiting for the Skipjack to become available. I love your new design MKM fixies. Great content from Knifecenter.
My absolute favorite knife category. Let's freakin go.
My EDC fixed-blade is a 1950s-era Imperial Prov RI hunting knife with a bakelite handle and the original leather sheathe. You have to keep it stupidly clean because of the steel composition, but it's a great knife all around. A bit bigger than some areas may allow at almost 9 inches. 😅 I put my belt through the sheathe slot and then let the sheathe sit in my pocket.
Flitz and a dremmel polishing wheel. Suprising how good it makes my big blades look.
@@obsever97 A good tip. I don't have a dremel, but I may have to pick one up.
Made a big mistake not including the Artisan Cutlery Sea Snake. For 40 bucks the length weight and sheath are one of the most pocket friendly on the market. I tried several of these and ended up with the sea snake. Highly recommend!!
My ideal pocket fixed blade is the Buck 662 Alpha Scout Elite. Shouldve been on this list. Paired with an Oak City pocket sheath it’s perfection!
I got my favorite edc fixie from you guys !viper handy
A real budget option would be the Schrade Delta Class Adder with a 2.75" AUS10 blade and injection molded sheath. Don't know what that sheath looks like. I sometimes carry its predecessor, the Schrade SCHF66 that has 7Cro17MOV steel and a nylon sheath. The old nylon sheath has a belt loop but I always just put the whole thing in a pocket, not suitable for jeans but looser cargo pants with multiple pocket options, which is what I usually wear these days, makes it easy to carry in a pocket.
My pocket fixed EDC is a Bradford G3 Sheepsfoot, with a kydex sheath and UltiClip
Mine is a Bradford G3.2 drop point, kydex sheath and tek-lok.
G3 with a kydex sheath here also. One kydex sheath has a ulticlip and the other has a tek mount.
IMO the best are tkell blades and stroup knives , amazing for self defence and can do anything every EDC can
Mr. Bigger than average hands! Glad to see your content pop up in my feed again
hey David, I got one of those Castrom mini hunters you showed recently, and thats is about as perfect as you can get, its now my current pocket FB,
These people on this UA-cam channel seem to be so cool and down to Earth. Dave is a cool man. This is a real comment bTW lololololololo
Love this video. Fixed blade rocks.
I'll be ordering the Terzoul fixed in CF in 12/2024 I purchased Handy 2 in Green Micarta in 09/2024 and I am EDC as always great reviews and great tutorial
I've been waiting for this exact video for years
G Necker in Elmax steel is amazing.
Lucky Dog knives is another option. I really like that pocket tango with the nessmuk blade!
I just got a Kizer harpoon mini in 3v. It’s an excellent choice for a pocket fixed blade.
Thanks to you, Mr Anderson, I’ve been hooked on fixed blades. I need to snag some more aftermarket sheaths… but I have thrown my LT Wright Frontier trapper in my pocket, I’ve carried my WRKT Backpacker in my pocket and my WRKT Aways There Knife with an ulticlip. I really want something t more slicey than these. WRKT make some knives for Argali I want to try… but that Boker and MKM are super enticing.
Love the Makro and sheath setup. My favorite pocket fixed blade is the Bastinelli Chopper with an ulticlip
I carry an Esee Xancudo, no clip, just slide in the pocket, and draw with a thumb push. The molded sheath doesn't have the kydex width bloat, and clipless there is no handle sticking out as some kind of prepper fashion statement. For shallower pockets I switch to an Esee Izula, the skeletonized version that I cord wrapped, feather weight.
I generally wear Wrangler cargo type work pants or wrangler blue jeans.
I put an Ulti clip on my Cold steel AK-47 FIELD KNIFE an front pocket carry it regularly with no problems. occasionally I even carry a 7 1/2 inch Warcraft Tanto this way.
of course I live in Texas so legality is not an issue.
This year I got my first fixed blades one of them being the pocket tango and it gets carried more than my Sebenza xD
While it does not come come with a sheath for your pocket you can get them easy enough and the Falkniven WM-1 is the best I could think of and what I carry in my pocket.
How come you left out the Viper Handy? That is my pocket fixed blade of choice right now and it work beautifully. I have one with the kydex sheath. After removing the straps on the sheath, it slipped into my pocket easily.
Another great video
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Esee Izula s35vn has been my throwback go to. Back loven, Esee!
I carry a Kizer Muskrat, I have the D2 version but it holds up amazingly well. Great video 👍😎
CRKT Obake and Cold Steel Bird & Game are in my daily carry rotation using MKC clips. Esee Izula and Old Timer Sharpfinger are good alternatives
I like the KaBar TD Investigator.
Not sure if you carry Kunwu, but the Stiffy P in Vanadis 8 is really nice. Stays razor sharp.
I love this video format. I still dont have a good pocket fixed blade.
Hate the kydex sheaths, especially for a pocket knife. The plasticy sound of it being withdrawn Uurgh!. Pay all that money only to stick it in plastic?
I have two Kizers in CPM 3V, the Smolt and the Harpoon Mini, both fit in the coin pocket of my jeans.
Why no Giant Mouse or Viper, both excellent pocket fixed blades?
Cute lil Civivi
I've been carrying my mkm makro 2 recently. Can't go wrong with getting it used for $75
I like the L T Wright Small Northern Hunter as a pocket fixed blade, you just need a different sheath than the one that comes with it.
For self defense i have a Bastenelli picour and spade. i love how the ring sits just above the pocket. would love that dopamine 🤤
I thought the Makro was a Pocket Tango at first glance, good looking knife. I like the red lava carbon
The Subway Bowie never gets any love 😭
The Reiff F3 has become my favorite EDC fixed blade. Not sure if KC carries them; but if not, you should.
Like how those mini $20 tool boxes are popular right now(HF/Lowes); knife makers should take their popular full size fixed and folders and make some promotional pocket fixed blade versions of them. Imagine all the Cold Steel line in mini but usable versions.
Best trick for removing tape goo from knife blade... Cape cod clothes. Breaks down the glue and polishes the knife at the same time. A small cloth with a lubricant such as tri-flow or remoil works too but doesn't smell as nice as cape cod clothes.
Really like your Pocket Tango designs, but I think a kydex sheath would be great.
Just picked up the twosun ts247 m390 mini fixed blade and an ulticlip for $69
Great video as always. Tpf sheath?
I carry a little dragonfly daily. Walking around with a very obvious fixed blade really takes a certain type of person. I do love these sized knives for a nap sack.
The MKM Mikro was a great little pocket fixed blade until I lost it. Might have to get a Makro or Pocket Tango. MKM's magnetic retention leather sheath is classy.
I got a D2 knife like the bastinelli with a kydex sheath which is pretty nice. Bought my own ulti clip. Was like 26-28 all said and done. I know knives are pricey. I have a few. Just happy I guess for not paying a lot for something I hopefully won’t have to use.
I think because of the new rules for Canada, this is just what is needed.
50 for a tiny paper thin cheap steel knife is CRAZY
I am missing Ben Peterson‘s Baby Banter Fixed made by Civivi. So good!
I’ve been toying with the idea of switching to a pocket fixed blade, but I wasn’t sure if I’d like carrying a fixed blade. So, I purchased a few inexpensive options to test. I bought the Joker Erizo, which is a really nice knife but too big. I got a Kizer Bowtie, and the Civivi Baby Banter, which I think I like the most.
Although it has a bit of length, the Civivi Stormridge is actually very comfy in the pocket.
@ thanks for the recommendation. I really like the one with the desert tan finish.
I love the pocket fixed blade movement, buuuuuuuuuuuut, how is a folder less dependable?
In the last 15 years, cutting root balls, scraping gaskets, trimming drip line, and skinning squirrels, I've never had an issue opening my "flippers".
Yes, they've been crunchy but never failed to open or lock, and after cleaning, always run smoother.
Can we just say fixed blades are another option for those that have extra pocket space, or those big enough that can carry a fixed comfortably while driving/bending?
Where's the White River Backpacker Pro?
The Boker AK1 with a drop point blade has been my EDC for two years straight. All I really end up swapping are the folders I carry.
Nice selection! I do own five of the models on the table 😂 Pocket Tango is already on my list, but a couple of those more premium options are new to me. ❤️Bastinelli. I also have a La Sanction Akeron collab that would fit in this category.
How can a blade shape be called a reverse tanto if the "tanto" section isn't sharpened, like how a traditional tanto blade is. It's a sheeps foot, or lambs foot like DCA said!
I just ordered the Korbid one
The prices are just insane! Think I will stick to my Kershaws.
DCA, timely review, thanks. One minor complaint from the husband of a video set designer: black blades and black grips disappear when held in front of a black polo shirt. 😄
Actuality is waiting for the M390 MKM Makro 2 and hopefully in the near future the Pocket Tango Exclusive that I like will be available soon.
Thanks DCA
You have some great choices there, but you missed out on the three I think are among the best (and currently make up my fixed blade EDC rotation.) 1) Esee Izula in S35VN with the extended G10 grips. 2) Esee Sencillo in MagnaCut. 3) (and the best choice for me) Esee Pacaya, CPM-3V Olive color in an Armatus taco holster. I think my Christmas present to myself will be a TJ Schwartz Confidante, Overland, Overland Sport, or maybe all three.
I think the Spartan Blades Phrike and Formido knives should be in the lineup
Lionsteel m1 and h1 ❤
Love this channel and the fixed blades we’re seeing here. Just be sure to understand your local knife laws. These are illegal if “concealed” in my pocket in my state.
YES!!! fixed blades!!!
I still would like a weekly new fixed blade video.
Kizer muskrat is a winner also
Thank you!
@@d_sharon_design really love the ergo, size and design. Great all around front pocket knife, amazing job!
I have been a folder guy forever (especially Spyderco), but I picked up an inexpensive little fixed (Omnesio, on Amazon), and it has been my EDC since. It is a bit shocking how quickly the transition happened.
Somehow, I'd love an Opinel fixed blade
I've only really owned fixed blade kitchen, skinning and fillet knives. I like the idea of a fixed blade, but not really sure what I would prefer. I'm used to carrying a Case mini stockman.
I wish ya'll could strike a deal with TKell knives. Tim's Gideon is an absolute beast of a "pocket style" fixed blade.
Will the mkm dca ever have kydex sheath option?
Kizer smolt is a nice budget option
Hey state of michigan! Look how cool these are! Fix your laws! I don't want to have to get a CCW to carry a pocket fixie
I’ve been waiting for an update to this topic. I’ve looking for a way to pocket carry my Ontario SPL or something like it.
can you do a budget edition of this?
I have the Mechforce Forager. It is very nice, but damn is it expensive. I was surprised about how small it really was when I got it. But I have bear hands. Its been a great EDC blade.