You are one of the best knife reviewers on you tube. That said I just hate this throw away thing. I spent a bit of time in the Boundary Waters and never lost my Swiss Army Knife. I used a Mora basic to slice tomatoes and it destroyed the finish. Going forward I'd spend $23 on a Buck 112 lightweight. Gotta get that chisel knife. Great video. It just occurred to me that I should get a 112 and slice tomatoes with it.
9:04 The face you make when you think you clutched it... but instead make the error you talk about earlier in your life 7:59. Great vid, love the content, appreciate it.
Don't ever be afraid to upload the occasional casual video. It's always good to hear from you, regardless. I have owned a few knives in the list, but the only one I still have and use is the Cold Steel Tuff Lite. Mine even has the same blue handles. I love that thing as a pure tool. I actually keep it with my tools instead of my fancy boy knives because I respect it that way.
Interesting that you choose 2 brands from Sweden as the best budget alternatives for fixeed knives. I happen to be a Swede and don't own a singel Mora or Hultafors knife. In sweden all people working in the building industry or similar jobs have Mora knifes. They use and abuse them. They are the best knifes if your brain are making the logical choice. I could take one of my sons wasted Moras and put a new edge on them with my Workshop Ken Onion sharpener. Now my brain is presumably not working logical when it comes to knifes. I have a number of fixed blades and folders that cost as much as 10 Moras or more. I have had this disorder since my youth and it doesn't seem to getting better with age and wisdom. I just happen to like sexy knifes. I presumably should see someone to cure my disorder. The common sense is that a Mora is all you need. If you ever end up in a survival situation the knife you carry is going to be your smallest problem. My dogs and I are searching for lost cats and dogs several times every week. They are what you call trailing dogs. We search often in the huge forests in Sweden. Places where you easily can get lost. I always carry a fixed blade and some basic first aid stuff in my backpack. That so I can build a improvised stratcher or make a fire to warm a cat or dog that have been chilled down to much to move. We have been close a few times to find dogs in that state but so far it has been enough to get them up on their legs and move around for a few minutes to get them in shape to walk out to safety. Actually a Mora would be enough for my needs.
You should try making your own knives. Benchmades new adamas in cruwear is $250~, a billet of cruwear costs $20~, the heat treating costs $50 at most, and belts for grinding for like $20. What kinds of knives do you have? I’m curious what a Swede carries. Any malanika puukkos? Also, do people carry puukkos on the buttons of their shirt in Sweden nowadays? Thanks for your time.!
American TSA confiscated my little swiss army knife from my med kit with 1.5" blade and scissors. Apparently they feel it's ample to down a 747...and it makes them feel unsafe. I don't know. Was ok with it going away, it was an freebie. Apparently for them too. Best cheap knife for the kitchen is a cheap filet knife. Rapala or Gerber for instance. 12c27/440C/AUS8 get bashed a lot, but you can still get a decent working knife at a great price In my experience. And they're stainless.
The TSA who are handpicked Low IQ ethnic minorities are specially trained to confiscate Swiss Army knives whilst ignoring AK47's & bomb belts. The TSA management are in complete denial to the fact that the 911 hijackers used $5 box cutters & not Swiss Army knives, in fact no hijackers , Allah Snack bar stabbers or muggers anywhere have used 1.5" blades or even 3.5" blade SAK's to commit terror or crimes with. Still I can't complain I have bought on Ebay several TSA confiscated 91mm SAK's in good condition including a very rare discontinued 20+ year old Motorist SAK that was only made for a short while in the late 1990's, it cost me at auction US $222 + shipping and its in such good condition that I use it at home as one of my 2 home tool kits ( the other is new bought Deluxe Tinker )
The best is when they take away bottled water bc it may contain explosive or flammable substances. It's so dangerous all they do is put it in the garbage that they stand next to.
Gotta love Opinel, isn't necessarily the best at anything (although I have yet to find a better knife at slicing that wasn't heavily modified or custom made) but it is perfectly capable and very affordable.
Check out FILMAM/MAM knives, a Portuguese counterpart to Opinel with friction folders and very simple liner locks (they're like the locking ring, not a modern lock, just for a little extra safety)
@@Omniseed I have, they seem fairly similar, but I don't even like locks on my knives and usually remove the lock ring from Opinels so the liner lock is more of an inconvenience than a perk
Some excellent budget options for the kitchen: the Mercer Culinary Genesis 6" chef's knife ($30), the Cold Steel paring knife ($8), the Victorinox sheepsfoot paring knife ($6)
Hey thanks. Had no idea Cold Steel made kitchen knives. 4116, not bad, same as Messermeister etc. Beaters on a budget. You'd pay just as much at the supermarket for no-name kitchen knives with Chinese mystery steel.
I'm amazed you haven't just engraved PENGUIN down the side for the number of times you get it wrong haha, even in this video! I quite like mine though it's another example of me being too slovenly for D2.
I love the Swiss Army knives, they have so much you'll find a use everyday for them. The tweezers and toothpick are very handy, if your friend has a splinter or cactus spine stuck in them the tweezers is handy, if later your friend annoys you (and your sorry you took out their splinter) you can always give them a jab of the toothpick. :)
Only thing I have ever used the useless toothpick for was prying out a dead battery in my 58mm Midnite Manager . I have recently begun removing all the toothpicks from my 84mm, 85mm, 91mm & 111mm SAK's & replacing them with the Firefly ferro rod , either the large or small one.
So is that going to be the knife dungeon instead of the knife lab? Where lesser steels go to have every bit of their performance rung out of them in a torturous session of pain?
I took most of my knife collection up to Rocky to show my daughter and her man. I gave them a No12 Opinel, my No8 Wenge wood (Opinel 'Black' edition), two of those indestructible Hultifors GKs, my large Buck fillet knife (because he's a mad keen fisherman), and a Scandanavian Zipper gutting knife because I reckon it would work really well on big flathead or reef fish.
1st time viewer and I absolutely agree with everything you have to say about the Openel #8. I have owned one for decades. The wooden handle wears in very quickly. Then with a flip of your wrist the blade is out, then a twist of the lock with your thumb and its locked. Unfortunately it's is illegal here in New York. So mine just sits on my dresser. So because we are in agreement I also substituted.
You are the most grounded and entertaining knife reviewer on YT. If the Explorer added a lock for the main blade and a deep carry pocket clip it would be the perfect all-around EDC.
I recently acquired a QSP Penguin and a Bison fixed blade, both in D2. The Penguin is a super value knife. Great materials, fit, finish and craftsmanship. Very sharp out of the box. My only complaint is that the pocket clip is too tight....for a pants pocket. It lives very happily in the pocket on my t-shirts however. Light enough to barely notice it's there, small enough to not interfere with a phone or other items in the pocket. Good choice Pete. In the 10 best under $100 I would place the QSP Bison. Again superb fit and finish, D2, super sharp and another solid value. I was going to use it as a camp/hiking knife but have decided it's too pretty to use or abuse. I have Mora's for that and they too are a good value, love the Scandi profile. I have recently fallen in love with the Ka-Bar USN Mk i in 1095 Crovan with a 3 point retention sheath. Not a stainless steel but easy to field sharpen to a razor's edge, tough and ductile steel that takes a lot of abuse, the blade coating is fairly thin and doesn't impede cutting or slicing. Best of all it is a FFG and a great slicer. Jack of all trades, Master of none knife. Kraton G grip is excellent. Keep up your efforts Pete, I have watched your channel almost since it's inception.
Got a warranty replacement Penguin. The lock went soft after a few weeks of hard use. I can easily open it now with just a flick of the wrist. Now, it lays rusting some where in the garage.
I was going to suggest the Svord Kiwi Range but it looks the Australian importer has decided we need to pay his kids private school fees. I bought 2 Svord Kiwi trappers 2.5 half years for around $70 AUD each. Current retail is around $150-$170 in Australia , best deal so far is a NZ online firm for around $85. Glad I bought 2 when I did!
got myself a boker DA-104 that i now believe to be a chinese copy. it's a sheep foot style that i picked up for like $30 delivered, off ebay. it locks up really well and flips out good. sharpened up ok but i think it's hi quality chinesium steel may not stay that way long. i think it makes a decent EDC.
I am suprised you haven't touched/reviewed a knife from manly knives. Very good performance at a very affordable price. Made in the EU (Bulgaria). I have 5 of their knives (D2 and CPM 154) and I love their stuff.
Out of that list, I'd personally avoid the crkt, the qsp and I'd avoid the d2 variety of the rat's. My favorites of the bunch are the cold steel, opinel and Mora's.
I bought a Penguin based on your recommendation. It’s displaced most of my other knives, I carry it every day and yeah, the steel holds an edge really well and comes back with a bit of stropping. I’d never had a knife with a full size sheepsfoot blade and I was surprised at how useful it is for a variety of tasks.
I'm glad to see knives like the penguin introducing so many people to the wonderful world of sheepsfoot blades. I picked one up because of the denim micarta. It's an excellent folder and you can't beat that price.
Some custom knifemakers here in the US will send their 3V or other high end steels they are unfamiliar with to Bos heat treating as they are considered one of the best heat treating companies for knives.
Love the cheap knives. Don't be so quick to dismiss Schrade fixed blades though. They have a ton of great options, many with 1095 steel. As you know, 1095 is used on many higher end American survival and bushcraft knives such as ESEE, Kabar, and OKC.
Pete! I know you love the QSP Penguin, so you MUST try the Sitivien ST103! I found it on Amazon for $27 USD. It's basically the Penguin (liner lock, bearings) but with a flipper, wider handle, & definitely longer blade, in D2. The action, dare I say, beats the Penguin. I know I sound crazy, but I'm not. The thing falls shut, is perfectly centered if you care about that, has zero blade play from the box, & is sharpened very well. Yes, Sitivien likely *really* borrowed from some of the Penguin design, but i don't feel it's overly egregious. You also must check out the Sitivien ST102, also for $27 USD. It's a liner lock flipper on bearings that drops shut so smoothly it'll make you throw a yogurt carton on the wall & scream "Now you're second smooth!" (I happen to think yogurt is pretty smooth. Should you agree with me about the knife, simply chastise a different product that the ST102 has demoted to inadequately smooth). You can then thank me by thinking of me each time you use these knives, as if I had anything whatsoever to do with their quality. Or you know, whatever, I'm some guy get real, you don't owe me anything. But seriously, buy these. 😃
They now have D2 and S35vn versions of the CEO available. Might be dealer exclusive, I'm not sure. I think I saw them at BladeHQ. The D2 at least I think still would qualify as semi-cheap. Also, this video is sadly lacking in somersaults and loungewear hoodies. Step it up man.
Great selection although if it's above sixty it's not really a budget knife. The Victorinox folding steak knife is only $40 Aus and it cuts excellently.
Hey my friend, I really enjoy your videos! Even the low effort ones. It’s also nice when I can get through a whole video because there isn’t a lot of uncensored cursing. I realize that’s not a popular opinion in this day and age but I do find myself stopping part way through some of your videos because of the cursing. So once, again it’s awesome when that’s not a thing. Keep up the good work!
Did you ever compare SK4 steel with SK5 steel? The reason I ask is because Silky saws use SK4 and I see other less expensive, but similar saws use SK5.
A great knife for $2.87 is at Walmart. Look up "Ozark Trail 4" Fishing Bait Knife". It's a Mora look-a-like. Came very sharp for me. Possibly the greatest value you could get anywhere on a knife.
I picked one up just because I liked the denim micarta so much. Sheepsfoot blades have always been one of my favorite blade shapes and this QSP is a joy to use. For the price they are asking, you are getting a LOT of knife.
Pete, thanks for another great knife video. I would like to respectfully argue one of your choices... In place of the Buck 110 LT, I would recommend the Buck 286 Bantam. It is the same size and steel as the 110. It is another lightweight "plastic" handle design but it has three advantages. The 286 is a drop point so the blade is arguably tougher. The 286's contoured handle is a bit more comfortable in my hand. Finally, the 286 Bantam retails for about 1/3 less money then the 110LT. As this vid focused on budget knives I feel the cost advantage gives the Bantam the win over the Buck LT. Thanks again for the video. P.S. At the end you went back to calling the "penguin" a "parrot". ;-)
I bought a couple brand name brands on WISH. I'm convinced they're seconds. My CEO has a stripped scale screw. The two VG-10 Fällkniven had minor grind glitches. They cleaned up well.
@@tacticalcenter8658 I'm pretty sure these are seconds or they came out of a factory back door. I agree most of WISH is junk. These are good "clones" at any rate. The little A1 is awesome. Edge is as good as any. It had a slight belt-edge cut near the handle.
@@tacticalcenter8658 I agree. These are seconds not clones I'm pretty sure. I've left the "VG-10" in raw ground beef until I had to scrape it off. Not a stain.
Nice vid Mate check out "Extac" its a store on the Gold Coast here in QLD.... They have a great online store i buy from and I've bought about 5 new folders in the last month all around the $50 mark.... Kubey, Witharmour and I think its CJQB Most are D2....but they have some others you could check out... Pretty quick postage as well
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You are one of the best knife reviewers on you tube. That said I just hate this throw away thing. I spent a bit of time in the Boundary Waters and never lost my Swiss Army Knife. I used a Mora basic to slice tomatoes and it destroyed the finish. Going forward I'd spend $23 on a Buck 112 lightweight. Gotta get that chisel knife. Great video. It just occurred to me that I should get a 112 and slice tomatoes with it.
Seriously it's so refreshing to have someone be so honest when posting a low effort video. Keep it up, proud of you!
9:04 The face you make when you think you clutched it... but instead make the error you talk about earlier in your life 7:59. Great vid, love the content, appreciate it.
Don't ever be afraid to upload the occasional casual video. It's always good to hear from you, regardless. I have owned a few knives in the list, but the only one I still have and use is the Cold Steel Tuff Lite. Mine even has the same blue handles. I love that thing as a pure tool. I actually keep it with my tools instead of my fancy boy knives because I respect it that way.
" freaky ass schrade knives with 1cr1mov nothing " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 lmao
The parrot's a pretty good penguin
Interesting that you choose 2 brands from Sweden as the best budget alternatives for fixeed knives. I happen to be a Swede and don't own a singel Mora or Hultafors knife. In sweden all people working in the building industry or similar jobs have Mora knifes. They use and abuse them. They are the best knifes if your brain are making the logical choice. I could take one of my sons wasted Moras and put a new edge on them with my Workshop Ken Onion sharpener. Now my brain is presumably not working logical when it comes to knifes. I have a number of fixed blades and folders that cost as much as 10 Moras or more. I have had this disorder since my youth and it doesn't seem to getting better with age and wisdom. I just happen to like sexy knifes. I presumably should see someone to cure my disorder. The common sense is that a Mora is all you need. If you ever end up in a survival situation the knife you carry is going to be your smallest problem. My dogs and I are searching for lost cats and dogs several times every week. They are what you call trailing dogs. We search often in the huge forests in Sweden. Places where you easily can get lost. I always carry a fixed blade and some basic first aid stuff in my backpack. That so I can build a improvised stratcher or make a fire to warm a cat or dog that have been chilled down to much to move. We have been close a few times to find dogs in that state but so far it has been enough to get them up on their legs and move around for a few minutes to get them in shape to walk out to safety. Actually a Mora would be enough for my needs.
You should try making your own knives. Benchmades new adamas in cruwear is $250~, a billet of cruwear costs $20~, the heat treating costs $50 at most, and belts for grinding for like $20. What kinds of knives do you have? I’m curious what a Swede carries. Any malanika puukkos? Also, do people carry puukkos on the buttons of their shirt in Sweden nowadays? Thanks for your time.!
Pete's Dinkum Dollar Knives! My favourite discount knife store.
I would definitely shop there...!!!
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And still quality content that is always delivered with every upload. You tha man Pete.
That hultafors chisel knife is so good. I think I paid $6 for mine and it's basically indestructible
yeah they are really cheap here in Finland, something like 4-5€
American TSA confiscated my little swiss army knife from my med kit with 1.5" blade and scissors. Apparently they feel it's ample to down a 747...and it makes them feel unsafe. I don't know. Was ok with it going away, it was an freebie. Apparently for them too. Best cheap knife for the kitchen is a cheap filet knife. Rapala or Gerber for instance.
12c27/440C/AUS8 get bashed a lot, but you can still get a decent working knife at a great price In my experience. And they're stainless.
The TSA who are handpicked Low IQ ethnic minorities are specially trained to confiscate Swiss Army knives whilst ignoring AK47's & bomb belts. The TSA management are in complete denial to the fact that the 911 hijackers used $5 box cutters & not Swiss Army knives, in fact no hijackers , Allah Snack bar stabbers or muggers anywhere have used 1.5" blades or even 3.5" blade SAK's to commit terror or crimes with. Still I can't complain I have bought on Ebay several TSA confiscated 91mm SAK's in good condition including a very rare discontinued 20+ year old Motorist SAK that was only made for a short while in the late 1990's, it cost me at auction US $222 + shipping and its in such good condition that I use it at home as one of my 2 home tool kits ( the other is new bought Deluxe Tinker )
The best is when they take away bottled water bc it may contain explosive or flammable substances. It's so dangerous all they do is put it in the garbage that they stand next to.
Qsp penguin is my favourite knife at the moment.... bought it 4 weeks ago and it finds itself in my pocket more often then any of my other knives.
Had one for 2 months it still makes it into my pocket unless I am going to the river
Gotta love Opinel, isn't necessarily the best at anything (although I have yet to find a better knife at slicing that wasn't heavily modified or custom made) but it is perfectly capable and very affordable.
It's definitely the best knife that costs less than a tenner.
Check out FILMAM/MAM knives, a Portuguese counterpart to Opinel with friction folders and very simple liner locks (they're like the locking ring, not a modern lock, just for a little extra safety)
@@Omniseed I have, they seem fairly similar, but I don't even like locks on my knives and usually remove the lock ring from Opinels so the liner lock is more of an inconvenience than a perk
I love the Opinels for the rural, traditional look as well as the blade geometry that's conducive to easily keeping it screaming sharp.
Ka-Bar Dozier has to be mentioned among these.
Yep, the Mini Dozier is one of the most useful knives ever.
The Ka-Bar Dozier folder is a pretty good little pocket pal too. They are available now in AUS 8 or D2 blade steels.
Ka-Bar Mini Dozier for the win!
Also the KABAR space force tanto folder, it's an extremely similar knife but with a little more flavor.
Some excellent budget options for the kitchen: the Mercer Culinary Genesis 6" chef's knife ($30), the Cold Steel paring knife ($8), the Victorinox sheepsfoot paring knife ($6)
Hey thanks. Had no idea Cold Steel made kitchen knives. 4116, not bad, same as Messermeister etc. Beaters on a budget. You'd pay just as much at the supermarket for no-name kitchen knives with Chinese mystery steel.
Love that Parrot. Great knife.
I'm amazed you haven't just engraved PENGUIN down the side for the number of times you get it wrong haha, even in this video! I quite like mine though it's another example of me being too slovenly for D2.
I love the Swiss Army knives, they have so much you'll find a use everyday for them. The tweezers and toothpick are very handy, if your friend has a splinter or cactus spine stuck in them the tweezers is handy, if later your friend annoys you (and your sorry you took out their splinter) you can always give them a jab of the toothpick. :)
And if they keep annoying you, there’s always the knife blade
Only thing I have ever used the useless toothpick for was prying out a dead battery in my 58mm Midnite Manager . I have recently begun removing all the toothpicks from my 84mm, 85mm, 91mm & 111mm SAK's & replacing them with the Firefly ferro rod , either the large or small one.
@@stevesinclair4159 the toothpick works pretty well for picking your teeth
@@deathbyastonishment7930 that too but its IMO unhygienic to reuse a toothpick & even if you wipe it off and stick it back in your knife.
Brilliant, bravo Pete 👏👏👏👏 what a way to slap with white glove and uncover layers of lies. Thanks 👍😁
So is that going to be the knife dungeon instead of the knife lab? Where lesser steels go to have every bit of their performance rung out of them in a torturous session of pain?
Man I keep catching these so early. Glad to see you putting out so much content.
i second that motion
All good solid choices .love the penguin have countless different versions .
I remember when I was in the locker room at school and all the cool kids laughed at me because my tip was down.
You are by far my favorite content creator! Keep it up.
"10 Great Overpriced Knives" next please.
Or terrible
Maybe he do a benchie made for you
2:41 "1Cr1MoNothing" 😂
I took most of my knife collection up to Rocky to show my daughter and her man. I gave them a No12 Opinel, my No8 Wenge wood (Opinel 'Black' edition), two of those indestructible Hultifors GKs, my large Buck fillet knife (because he's a mad keen fisherman), and a Scandanavian Zipper gutting knife because I reckon it would work really well on big flathead or reef fish.
1st time viewer and I absolutely agree with everything you have to say about the Openel #8. I have owned one for decades. The wooden handle wears in very quickly. Then with a flip of your wrist the blade is out, then a twist of the lock with your thumb and its locked. Unfortunately it's is illegal here in New York. So mine just sits on my dresser. So because we are in agreement I also substituted.
Dang spell check,: I subscribed.
You are the most grounded and entertaining knife reviewer on YT.
If the Explorer added a lock for the main blade and a deep carry pocket clip it would be the perfect all-around EDC.
I recently acquired a QSP Penguin and a Bison fixed blade, both in D2.
The Penguin is a super value knife. Great materials, fit, finish and craftsmanship. Very sharp out of the box. My only complaint is
that the pocket clip is too tight....for a pants pocket. It lives very happily in the pocket on my t-shirts however. Light enough to
barely notice it's there, small enough to not interfere with a phone or other items in the pocket. Good choice Pete.
In the 10 best under $100 I would place the QSP Bison. Again superb fit and finish, D2, super sharp and another solid value. I was going to use
it as a camp/hiking knife but have decided it's too pretty to use or abuse. I have Mora's for that and they too are a good value, love the
Scandi profile.
I have recently fallen in love with the Ka-Bar USN Mk i in 1095 Crovan with a 3 point retention sheath. Not a stainless steel but easy to
field sharpen to a razor's edge, tough and ductile steel that takes a lot of abuse, the blade coating is fairly thin and doesn't impede
cutting or slicing. Best of all it is a FFG and a great slicer. Jack of all trades, Master of none knife. Kraton G grip is excellent.
Keep up your efforts Pete, I have watched your channel almost since it's inception.
8:08 I love the QSP Piplup
I haven't had a hair cut for over 4 years. Those small bits left in your hair are the reason man!
Thanks for doing this video. Loved it. And it shows that you can show 10 knives in 10 minutes. No BS. Thank you.
Got a warranty replacement Penguin. The lock went soft after a few weeks of hard use. I can easily open it now with just a flick of the wrist. Now, it lays rusting some where in the garage.
I don't have a CRKT CEO, but for a skinny knife I really like my Civivi Chronic.
I was going to suggest the Svord Kiwi Range but it looks the Australian importer has decided we need to pay his kids private school fees. I bought 2 Svord Kiwi trappers 2.5 half years for around $70 AUD each. Current retail is around $150-$170 in Australia , best deal so far is a NZ online firm for around $85. Glad I bought 2 when I did!
Everyone enjoys a 'good deal'. I think that's a universal joy all humans share... Nice video. 👍
The ganzo D2 models are absolutely insane value.
It’s about time I see an honest review
got myself a boker DA-104 that i now believe to be a chinese copy.
it's a sheep foot style that i picked up for like $30 delivered, off ebay.
it locks up really well and flips out good.
sharpened up ok but i think it's hi quality chinesium steel may not stay that way long.
i think it makes a decent EDC.
I bought the Atmos based on your opinion and description of it. I'm very happy with it. Thank you.
I am suprised you haven't touched/reviewed a knife from manly knives. Very good performance at a very affordable price. Made in the EU (Bulgaria). I have 5 of their knives (D2 and CPM 154) and I love their stuff.
I would respectfully say ad a case sod buster. You can get them under $30 in the US. Solid slip joint. Just a thought.
You've given me some wish-list ideas now. Cheers mate.
Out of that list, I'd personally avoid the crkt, the qsp and I'd avoid the d2 variety of the rat's. My favorites of the bunch are the cold steel, opinel and Mora's.
Gotta love Opinel.
Taking a shower after a fresh hair cut always take care of those little
Bits of hair for me
I bought a Penguin based on your recommendation. It’s displaced most of my other knives, I carry it every day and yeah, the steel holds an edge really well and comes back with a bit of stropping. I’d never had a knife with a full size sheepsfoot blade and I was surprised at how useful it is for a variety of tasks.
I'm glad to see knives like the penguin introducing so many people to the wonderful world of sheepsfoot blades. I picked one up because of the denim micarta. It's an excellent folder and you can't beat that price.
The hultafors are very useful heavy duty work knives. their jab saw is also useful, with same sheath.
I prefer this style of video.
Persona music for the intro.
Very cultured.
Some custom knifemakers here in the US will send their 3V or other high end steels they are unfamiliar with to Bos heat treating as they are considered one of the best heat treating companies for knives.
Happy to say I have a example of most of them.
You should have rolled in some footage of your Casio G-Shock 5600 to round out a value added EDC watch and knife video!
Love the cheap knives. Don't be so quick to dismiss Schrade fixed blades though. They have a ton of great options, many with 1095 steel. As you know, 1095 is used on many higher end American survival and bushcraft knives such as ESEE, Kabar, and OKC.
I got a few of them you have .I do live mora's knives .good stuff.
Pete! I know you love the QSP Penguin, so you MUST try the Sitivien ST103! I found it on Amazon for $27 USD. It's basically the Penguin (liner lock, bearings) but with a flipper, wider handle, & definitely longer blade, in D2. The action, dare I say, beats the Penguin.
I know I sound crazy, but I'm not. The thing falls shut, is perfectly centered if you care about that, has zero blade play from the box, & is sharpened very well. Yes, Sitivien likely *really* borrowed from some of the Penguin design, but i don't feel it's overly egregious.
You also must check out the Sitivien ST102, also for $27 USD. It's a liner lock flipper on bearings that drops shut so smoothly it'll make you throw a yogurt carton on the wall & scream "Now you're second smooth!" (I happen to think yogurt is pretty smooth. Should you agree with me about the knife, simply chastise a different product that the ST102 has demoted to inadequately smooth).
You can then thank me by thinking of me each time you use these knives, as if I had anything whatsoever to do with their quality. Or you know, whatever, I'm some guy get real, you don't owe me anything.
But seriously, buy these. 😃
They now have D2 and S35vn versions of the CEO available. Might be dealer exclusive, I'm not sure. I think I saw them at BladeHQ. The D2 at least I think still would qualify as semi-cheap.
Also, this video is sadly lacking in somersaults and loungewear hoodies. Step it up man.
Ah! Happy to see a fellow Aussie covering knives! Where do u buy your knives from? Just had a horrible experience with BladeHQ.
aussieknives dot com
knifeshopau
generally those two!
Thanks for the tip on hultafors. Ive been looking for a beefier Mora
Good stuff, we're glad to see you Pete.
Low effort is my favourite colour.
1cr1moNothing is my new favourite budget knife steel hahahah
Great selection although if it's above sixty it's not really a budget knife.
The Victorinox folding steak knife is only $40 Aus and it cuts excellently.
WOW HE'S PART OF THE WALL WTF?!
NiiiiCE~!
Husk viking knife. It never looses its edge
"Schrade 1cr1mo-nothing" rofl :D
Hey my friend, I really enjoy your videos! Even the low effort ones. It’s also nice when I can get through a whole video because there isn’t a lot of uncensored cursing. I realize that’s not a popular opinion in this day and age but I do find myself stopping part way through some of your videos because of the cursing. So once, again it’s awesome when that’s not a thing. Keep up the good work!
I love that QSP peacock.
Persona music = instant like
You are welcome.
Great to see the Hultafors love!
Dammit man it's almost 1 am
I'm definitely gonna watch a knife video
i second that motion Mr Eastern standard Time hahahaha
Me too, it's only 12:20 here.
Did you ever compare SK4 steel with SK5 steel? The reason I ask is because Silky saws use SK4 and I see other less expensive, but similar saws use SK5.
Can u sharpen supersteels effectively on whetstones. (20CV M4 M390 K390 Maxamet Elmax)
A great knife for $2.87 is at Walmart. Look up "Ozark Trail 4" Fishing Bait Knife". It's a Mora look-a-like. Came very sharp for me. Possibly the greatest value you could get anywhere on a knife.
Stainless opinels are 12c27, same as most mora stainless knives
12c27m actually, with m meaning modified. If I remember correctly it has slightly lower carbon that standard 12c27.
Could you review the BPS knives please 🦉
Penguin. Tuxedo bird. You can remember it
Would it be better, to pay a little bit more, and get an Endura, in your opinion.??
Hurray 4 Bricky.
I need mora this in my life
What about Cold Steel mini tac tanto?
Just bought a 20cv Delica for 115 bucks from DLT trading! Can't beat it!?!
I’m still trigger shy on the penguin. Great list of knives, this low effort approach video style worked well
I picked one up just because I liked the denim micarta so much. Sheepsfoot blades have always been one of my favorite blade shapes and this QSP is a joy to use. For the price they are asking, you are getting a LOT of knife.
CS TuffLite! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I’ve missed bricky
Pete, thanks for another great knife video. I would like to respectfully argue one of your choices... In place of the Buck 110 LT, I would recommend the Buck 286 Bantam. It is the same size and steel as the 110. It is another lightweight "plastic" handle design but it has three advantages. The 286 is a drop point so the blade is arguably tougher. The 286's contoured handle is a bit more comfortable in my hand. Finally, the 286 Bantam retails for about 1/3 less money then the 110LT. As this vid focused on budget knives I feel the cost advantage gives the Bantam the win over the Buck LT.
Thanks again for the video.
P.S. At the end you went back to calling the "penguin" a "parrot". ;-)
Yeah but the ✨feeling✨that buck 110 goves
I work overnights on the east coast us so this lines up almost with my last break
I bought a couple brand name brands on WISH. I'm convinced they're seconds. My CEO has a stripped scale screw. The two VG-10 Fällkniven had minor grind glitches. They cleaned up well.
Wish is all fake junk. Avoid it, your just gonna get ripped off.
@@tacticalcenter8658 I'm pretty sure these are seconds or they came out of a factory back door. I agree most of WISH is junk. These are good "clones" at any rate. The little A1 is awesome. Edge is as good as any. It had a slight belt-edge cut near the handle.
@@jeremiahshine no clone is a good clone.
@@tacticalcenter8658 I agree. These are seconds not clones I'm pretty sure. I've left the "VG-10" in raw ground beef until I had to scrape it off. Not a stain.
@@jeremiahshine never heard them selling 2nds from that company and I highly doubt they would sell them on wish if they did.
the haircut looks nice though
Great video!
Always really liked your review on the Tangram Santa Fe, probably my favorite budget knife, do you still have yours?
Awesome videos recently pete!
Not all heroes wear capes… but Pete should. For, uhhhhh……….. science?
91'st !
Thanks. Great list.
My impulse buy of the QSP penguin last month is now justified. Thanks :)
Which Swiss Army Knife comes with bandages?
Nice vid
Mate check out "Extac" its a store on the Gold Coast here in QLD....
They have a great online store i buy from and I've bought about 5 new folders in the last month all around the $50 mark....
Kubey, Witharmour and I think its CJQB
Most are D2....but they have some others you could check out...
Pretty quick postage as well