KnifeCenter FAQ #25: Worst Knife Ever? + How to Sharpen Better, What is Sheffield Steel, More!
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- What knife do you buy if you know you might lose it riding horses? Plus, we’ve got more sharpening advice, an alternative to DCA’s own Nordsmith Pilgrim, and whether there’s a neck knife surdy enough to split wood.
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Flat Earth Knife?
1:48 Nordsmith Pilgrim Alternative
5:34 A Spyderco that Always Seems to Get Lost
7:33 Getting Your Knife “Hair-Popping” Sharp
10:32 A Neck Knife Tough Enough to Baton
12:07 A Stylish Chopping Cleaver
14:17 Sheffield Steel Explained
16:19 The Worst Knife We’ve Ever Owned
19:05 When Have You Bought Too Many Knives?
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I'm being haunted by that same "worst" knife. I bought a 1986 s10 pickup when I was 16. Found that very knife in the glove box. It closed on my finger one day and I threw it in a ditch. A couple years later, I found it in a filing cabinet at work. I quickly gifted it to someone. They quit the job and a month later, i turned on the lights in the shop at work
and that stinking thing was resting on the middle of my desk. It still sits there today, so I can keep an eye on the spooky thing!
Just file a restraining order against it. That should keep it away
Hey David C.! Great video. I especially like the option to see in the timeline which knife you are talking about. Quote of the day from my wife: "this guy again?"
Ha! Tell her I'm sorry. -DCA
The Flat Dark earth comeback was great 😂😂
Hi David. Thanks for my continuing knife education. Every six months I have a CT scan to check for cancer recurrence and as a way to get through the stress, I allow myself to buy a new knife. I'm thinking of getting my first fixed blade: something for my significantly smaller than average hands, under $100, nice sheath, good for food prep, and/or playing with wood (e.g. feather sticking). I'm also looking for a good fidget knife: 3 inches or less, drop shut action, more than one way to open that includes flipper, willing to spend up to $180. Thanks.
My worst was a "cub scout knife" with a couple blades and a can opener and a bottle opener, it had hollow black plastic scales that were meant to look like dyed antler, with a little tin shield on each one. Dull as dishwater. Put me off multi-bladed pocketknives for the rest of my life, the only ones I have are ones I've found or been given. I do have a couple Leatherman tools, but I consider them to be tools of a different sort and practically NEVER use their blades.
Too funny. I was just writing how I enjoyed your trip down memory lane and you mention it! Another reason to enjoy your show... Great minds think alike! Cheers and thank you.
Hey DCA and team! Thanks for the great content!
Don't forget that the Esee knives are lifetime warranty with no questions asked. I think that's worth the price of entry.
An Esee was my first and only fixed blade I own so far. I’d like to get a few more though that are a bit smaller so I love seeing all my options. That cold steel looks pretty rad
Imo the nicest, most listenable knife guy on youtube.
I know this is a promotional thing off course, but you also seem a genuine enthousiast and I do learn a thing or two by watching this. It's a lot of cool looking knives and a relax way of presenting them, so my conclusion: keep up the good work, awesome content, Thanks
Great video, you reminded me to get a field sharpener for when I'm allowed out again! Sheffield based "wood tools" are great family company, crook knives and axes are their thing. Still ground on a big stone by a man who's been grinding since he was popped out.
Loved the video. Enjoyed it and the change of pace
ever since zach left bhq i have found myself not watching their videos and always coming to watch yours. keep up all the great work and keep being awesome!
Your answer to the last question was savage!
When you're looking for a cleaver, you can't go wrong with a Henckels Zwilling. Works great on cracking ribbs also.
If you aren't getting hair popping sharpness, you probably aren't stropping, or aren't stropping correctly. Also, get a cheap jeweler's loupe off Amazon. Use it to analyze your edge as you sharpen.
Great idea!
Yeah 10x loupe helped take my blade sharpening technique to the next level. S90V is still a pain in the ass but manageable.
Great answers David.
The worst knife is a spoon! Or a block of cheese, can't cut anything with that...
Simple tip lay your blade flat on the stone the space between the blade,raise until space disappears.Bam there is your angle.Easy way also use your sharpie so you know your keeping your angle..Just helping ya DCA excellent stuff brother keep it up...
Thanks David!
My dear Mr. Anderson could you explain detent and give examples of a good detent and a bad detent? By the way you are extremely acknowledgeable and a delight to watch!
DCA- I’m looking for a fixed blade to dedicate to breaking down boxes at home. Something in the $50- $100 dollar range would be ideal. Love the videos
Ha, I got a knife for selling stuff from a fundraiser when I was a Cub Scout as well. But, mine was an actual Swiss Army with the Cub Scout emblem on it as well. I still have it 30 years later.
"50 is not nearly enough", Ou David, you just made my day!
Hi David hope you are well as well as everyone watching. For the person looking for a decent survival knife and not too expensive you may want to try a Shrade which am surprised David did not mention, Tops knives are pretty solid and the Esse knives have a big variety.
The block sharpener I hear is really good for sharpening any knife steel fairly fast!
Hey DCA it's been great hearing from the crew more, if they're comfortable is there any chance we can get an onscreen cameo from some of the folks over there? I think we'd all like to meet them and maybe hear some knife stories.
Sheffield Steel is -or rather was since it is closed now, the name of the steel mill just like Uddeholm, Carpenter Technology Corporation, DanSpray, and Sandvik. And like Sandvik is a huge manufacturer of saw blades, besides alloys and refined steel, so was Sheffield (although perhaps mostly known for tableware cutlery). I am not sure about this, but I believe that some production runs of the Faibairn-Sykes fighting knife was made at Sheffield Steel mill facilities.
Love the trip down memory lane with the Chinese scout knife. I had a similar one as well. It got me thinking, though, what is your most treasured knife, nostalgically speaking? For me it is an old Boker Jack knife that belonged to my grandfather. About 3 1/2 inches long, one half of the well worn bone scale on one side is missing. The tip of the pen blade must have broken at some point and was reshaped and resembles a sheepsfoot blade now and the main clip point blade has a slightly rounded tip now and was at some point sharpened with a coarse file, leaving deep marks in it. Both blades have a nice patina and despite their looks they still take a wicked sharp edge. I carry the knife now and then but it spends most of its time in an ammo crate with the other knives I've collected over the years.
Do you think it's time Buck brought back the 110 560 titanium? It was far far ahead of it's time. In today's world with S35VN or S30V it would bring a classic into the modern world.
I've never really been tempted by a Chris Reeves folder until now. That is a beautiful knife. I still cant justify the purchase, but I wish I could
How serious are you about knives? Even if you only have a slight interest, just keep in mind, the best knife is the knife you will actually use. Don’t get it if you won’t feel comfortable using it. Great knife though so you can’t go wrong if you do
I also received that popcorn knife from the Boy Scouts and it was my first gnarly cut from a slip joint. Dull knives are no fun!
I like the little Condor neck knife
Just told my wife that around 200 knives was good for a year .. she was not impressed
Mine had a snarky response as well. 😩
My wife is allowed to buy as much shoes as I am allowed to buy knifes.
She constantly complains about her beeing limited too much.
To be honest, its her own fault. She does not get the differences between the knifes, especially the steel variants.
Or am I supposed to run to her, waving a blade, shouting "I've got a new one, go to the shoe shop, quick.... "?
Quality Q&A. 👍
Just noticed he relaxing harp music in the background , very classy guys!
I could get with that CR that’s the first one I’ve ever seen I actually liked!
AWESOME VIDEO 😍😍
Great video, David, love watching these FAQs. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of slip joint knives? I like the design of a lot of modern traditionals, but in practice I don't see why I wouldn't be better served with a locking folder or fixed blade for edc. Thanks!
Nutshell?
Advantage: simplicity
Disadvantage: safety
Sheffield used to put its name on some good blades way back when. Got an old 120+ yr old hunting knife from my great grandfather. I believe Sheffield’s name came up when I was researching it. Now days I don’t know if Sheffield is much different from some Frost knives I’ve seen.
Sheffield knives are a strange one. They're usually pretty rugged and will last a lifetime but not all brands will turn up sharp so if you can't sharpen a knife stick to Frost cutlery. I have a Taylor's Eye Witness from the 1930s and the exact same knife made about a year ago and the difference between the two are minimal. I had a Sheffield hunting knife as a kid that was about 5th hand, made way back when, made with beautiful carbon steel and I've looked at some of the modern ones on the website and some have a look of Frost cutlery about them so I do know what you're saying but I have a Sheffield Green River knife that has the beautiful carbon steel, so I guess you just have to choose your knife and maker well.
I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Fällkniven F1 for an affordable survival knife.
LOL 😉not 50 knives in a year you have to buy 200 to know whether you have a problem or not, says the guy selling knives 👍😁😁 hilarious, love the videos you put out thank you!
Thanks for advise👍 sharpening a knife by using sharpie🤟🏻🤟🏻
My first large Grail purchase...an Emerson CKC-6 , at the time that was such a huge investment for me , mooch GF and her BFF who stayed a weekend and suddenly the "den" turned in to her bedroom..shocker a giant mooch too.
..I was one of the "35-45" customers Mr Emerson speaks of, everything was off!
The dangerously early lockup, rough edges that didn't meet anywhere they met up flush.
Felt like sand was in it , I could go on....well I had to talk the mooch into letting me buy it....there she is looking at Timberline or Maxam nagging... returned it .
3 months later I moved out one day they were out spending money I gave them to be out and I moved into boarding house.
I would rather bring a Gerber Paraframe or a Zombie Killer , and I am soon cheap with knives.
All right so lately I’ve been kind of interested in historical blade shapes I know the obvious ones like Kephart and nessmuk but what are some other more underrated historical blades
The french trade knife is a good place to start, it's a fantastic do it all shape. Self defense, wood carving/whittling, food prep, game processing, filleting fish, bushcraft type tasks the list goes on. They were worn on belts and carried all day, they were ubiquitous in early American history and yet they don't seem to be very popular in the mainstream today
@@Squatch-sj3vg thanks
Questions: Looking for new Folding Kukri and Full size Kukri apart from Cold Steel which is already purchased and are most durable knives in collection. 2nd Question: Need a custom made Bowie in Damascus steel that won't break under heavy usages. Good Vid 😎👍
I have that piece of crap imitation swiss knife too. Blades are dull and the corkscrew is bent like crazy! I think it's in the bottom of a toolbox somewhere! :D
You make some great videos, I think I've watched like 20 of them in the past 2 days or so. Subbed!
Thank you and welcome! -DCA
I want to buy a knife!
great channel,great bloke
Love the channel. Here's my question. Years ago bought a Kershaw starter 1301bw. Love pretty much everything about it except the weight. Was looking to step up to a more premium knife say $100ish. Any recommendations? Thanks
hey David, loving this show sofar, congrats on hitting 25 epp's. I was wondering if you could recommend a knife i could use in an office setting that both hides away easily but is easy to access, has a fixed handle and could be scoutcarry. i was thinking something like the Gerber Ghoststrike or possibly a push dagger but would like something with maybe a more full or longer handle. medium/large sized gloves. thanks and here's to 25 more
Hey, fellow big hander! I'm at a loss looking for a quality knife (think Benchmade Osborne, etc.) that is both short in blade but beefy in grip. I had to replace the scales on my griptilian to make it fit me, but i wish it had a shorter blade. I love my barrage but it's too dang long for some things. A couple rules: no autos and id prefer a lockbar and decent choil/hand guard so my hand doesn't slide onto the blade when pushing the tip in hard use and so I can reverse grips easily.
Hey David. I have a Victorinox Pioneer X. I love its tool selection and sturdy alox scales. But I find it slightly heavy in the pocket. I wish they sold it with a small, silver, deep-carry, tip-up pocket clip on the back side - and that’s my question - do you think such a clip could be attached without ruining the knife? Keeping in mind that there is a pin right where you’d want to attach the clip. And if so, where to source the clip? And any tips on attaching it would be appreciated. Or do you have thoughts on any other solutions? Thanks for all your brilliant videos.
For a 1095 skeletonized knife, check out the kabar bk14
Thanks for answering my question.
However, is there anything else with more accutte tip? Something similar to ESEE CR 2.5?
I need it for deveining shrimps.
Question: I own and replace my Spyderco Pacific Salt every time I misplace one. Questions... What sharpening tips can you offer for the H1 steel? It feels like it might be a more difficult steel to sharpen. Can you comment on the difference between the Pacific Salt and the Pacific Salt 2 please? I have both. The clip on the Pacific Salt is easier to service if I happen to yank the clip wrong and open it. I have had a hard time on a previous Spyderco with the 3 tiny torx screws holding the clip on. That's why I went to the Pacific Salt with it's nice large single screw. I bought another recently not realizing it was the Pacific Salt 2. I kept it and the clip has been fine so far. Have you had good luck with clips being attached this way? Thx for your channel.
Hi DCA, love the FAQ series. I have a question for you. I recently bought my first pocket knife, a Civivi Pintail in micarta. I was disappointed to discover that the micarta felt rather slippery and had minimal "texture" to it. The size of the knife also felt a little small in my hand. So can you make a folder recommendation with the following requirements: blade length 3.25 - 4 inches, overall length 7.25 - 8 inches, textured micarta or G-10, a true deep carry pocket clip (many manufacturers claim to be but parts of the knife still shows). I don't have a strong preference for the type of steel...in fact, probably the cheaper the better...something like VG10 or S30VN is more than fine. The Boker Plus Brad Zinker Urban Trapper Gentleman's Flipper 3.75" checks all the boxes but I'm looking for something a little more robust. If the Hogue Deka had a true deep carry pocket clip, it would be perfect. Please help.
Hey David, huge fan of the channel & really appreciate your expertise. My question: I love the design of the FOBOS Tier 1-c, but the price is just too high for me. Any recommendations on a similar design fixed blade knife in the sub-$200 range? Thanks!
Oh, the swiss army knife knock off, I got one from my dad when I was a kid. Quality is obviously nowhere to be found but it brings memories and not all the knives can do this.
You might be able to put the scales from the cheap ones on a Swiss if that’s something that u want lol
@@Imgonnakmsstg Hah, that's a cool idea
I love that little Neonecker...but I feel like Condor is overvaluing their upgraded 1095 pieces. For the almost the same money (if not the same), you can get the fit and finish, style, and durability of a TOPS edc fixed blade. At 55, it would be a no brainer.
Hi David, I love the Bestech Texel blade shape. What knife would you recommend with that same blade shape but with an upgrade on the steel? I don't mind G-10 or carbon fiber handle material but I also love micarta. Keep up the great job.
Big fan of the spyderco bombshell, unfortunately I was unable to pick one up. Can you recommend something similar. Thanks
ok peeple. an idea besides the normal knife vs car perspective. lets do knifes vs mechanical watches. an arty thing one might say today. i ll give you 3 to match with a knife. 1: The digital classic GShock GA-100 Series 2: The sporty one Ball Chrono Stormchaser for the tritium 3: The dressy one: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Black and Red.
The worst knife I have ever personally owned: the Gerber Ripstop (1 or 2, both suck) for so very many reasons. At sub-$20, or even free, I still couldn't recommend one. Thanks for checking in and have a great weekend, DCA and the KC crew!
I LOVED the info on how to sharpen a knife. VERY informative. Also., I bought one of the OTF smith and wesson auto knives, and i love it. The only thing i did not care for is having to cock it back myself. Besides that, it's GREAT. Do YOU have a favorite OTF knife? I am old school, and loved the old stiletto knives, but i wanted to try out one of the OTF. Do you offer one that has a return spring, and with the same quality as the smith and wesson?
Keep your eyes peeled for a video we are posting next week -DCA
Hi Dave I'm looking for a fish/small game (like rabbits) and basic camp food prep knife that's also decent for finer whittling and fethersticks type of tasks to pair with one of my larger knives wondering what u might suggest
I'd like to see your opinion btwn barkriver and lt wright
I feel like his answer to the worst knife ever question was a definite cop out. I feel like he brought up that little kids Swiss Army knife so he didn’t have to mention any specific brand. I’m sure he had a really crappy one in mind but just didn’t wanna mention the company
Hi David, I’m looking to expand and upgrade my knife collection. Like you, I have slightly larger than average hands so grip length is important as I’d like a full 4 finger grip. I’d like something medium to large size, maybe not “premium” or “exotic” but good high quality steel, and handle I’m think layered G-10 or carbon fiber (shredded or marbled a plus). Finger choil also gets a plus. Budget is $300ish, under $250 is best. Any suggestions?
Hey David and team!
I am thinking about upgrading my Spyderco Sharpmaker with the diamond or CBN rods.
Can you please explain the difference of the two and what is preferable for sharpening the moderns steels.
Thanks in advance!
✌️ from Holland
Simplified, the CBN is coarser than the medium rods. The diamond rods are even coarser. Gives a good range of options. If you don't need to reprofile the edge of your modern steel knives you may not need either, but I'd say start with the CBN. -DCA
Hi David, I really like the Benchmade Leuku. How hard is it to sharpen CPM3V? What sharpening tool should I get for field use?
I share Thomas’s philosophy on the sunglasses. The cheap ones always show up. But almost all my oakleys and ray bans have either been lost, scratched badly or run over. But the cheap sunglasses always seem to find their way back into my hands. Cant figure out why this is.
Any thoughts about Filipino blades/knives? Do you have a brand suggestions?
QUESTION: I see many modern knives has coated blades. I've never had such knife, and they certainly look pretty cool, but I'm worried if that coating will scrape off with time, so it will leave ugly marks on the blade. And most importantly, I don't know if coating can possibly be toxic if such blade is used for food prep. Any advice about using knives with coated blades and if there are different types of coating, which one is the best?
Loving my KC Exclusive Inkosi but still cant sharpen well with my Sharpmaker - any tips specific to Chris Reeve blades (specifically dealing with factory "convex" edge)?
I had that exact knockoff swiss army knife as a kid 😆
Sheffield is known as "steel city " over here in the UK , steel making and metallurgy built its economy. Sad demise of its little Mester's and so much lost knowledge, So many great brand's using what at the time was the steel to use , Butlers , Frank Cobb and Co, Stacey Bros, Thomas Turner & Co , W.M Needham the list could go on and on. But rightly said "sheffield steel " is now just a stamp , bad times .
There are still quite a few manufacturers left. Some still produce some absolutely flawless knives too
well I am just starting collecting and I can't wait to have 50 knives
Hello Mr Anderson (you see what I did there?). I posed a question on a previous episode that I was looking for a folder that is salt water resistant that I can use for preparing bait, for surf fishing, and is not a spyder co. Now to the my new question: Russel from CJRB made a bold statement with their new AR-RPM9 steel that its VERY corrosion resistant. Would their GOBI J1906 suit my needs? The blade shape looks suited for filleting? I especially see on artisans website that the new one also boasts a slightly longer blade at 3.5”.
I have a question. I am looking for a Chavez Redencion alternative. I like to combination of bearings and thumb studs but I don't love all of the redencion's design aesthetics. I have a kizer T1 and love the action but it is a bit to small for my taste. Are there any good knives with the bearing, thumb stud combo with at least a 3 1/2 inch blade? Price is not my main concern but I don't like to edc knives too far above $350. Thank you for the consideration
Hi is there any good folding skinning knifes out there? Im looking for a large traditional slipjoint or lockback. It has to have a thin blade. Best regards Simon
The Sheffield you shown up is a great knife. But people enjoys more to pay more. A knife must be simple and functional
I've got one of those SAK knock offs and ya, what a piece of junk. I am glad I found it in a field so I didn't pay anything for that crud.
i transitioned from a nakiri - without knowing its name or origin - to a more substantial cleaver for everyday kitchen stuff. like both though, quite more than a traditional chef knife. have funsies.
What is a good website to buy used knives ?? Thanks 👍
If you are losing knives get a fixed blade and or side carry holster
DCA & Thomas.... what bowie knife would you recommend in the $100-$150 range? I am looking for something close to a 10" blade, overall length under 18" made with a quality steel (please no 440/420). Thanks!
The individual asking about the "survival knife" also look at bark rier
I have that same worst knife as DCA. It was a gift so I kept it for 40 years, but I had finally had enough of seeing that POS in my drawer so I put it in the trash. I would have given it to someone for free if it wasn't just so bad. You know its bad when the land fill is the only place for it.
Just seeing if anyone knows anything. I picked up a clip point fixed blade knife stamped ERN Solingen Germany on one side of the blade and a saber and crown on the other side. It has an eagle clutching a serpent in its talons on on side of the handle, which is plastic. I was just was wondering when it was made and if it’s worth anything. I didn’t pay much.
I'm a big fan. Love your videos. I'm still looking for a manual button lock folder. What do you recommend sir?
If you are looking for a manual non assisted/non auto, the best button lock knife would be the protech Malibu. If autos are what you are looking for, protech practically specializes in button locks lol
Hello David. Remember the old Kampking camping knives? The quality wasn’t very good but I loved the design. Is there a modern version with better steel and build? Thanks love these videos
Marble's makes a Kamp King.
Maybe check out the Boker Camp knives: kcoti.com/2Pn3lg2
200 knives had me laughing hard.
How do I stop?!??! WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO? THANKS DCA
Hey DCA, question: have you ever snapped or bent a blade half? Thanks.
I have two questions. A lot of bushcraft videos talk about old pioneers using their basic kitchen knives in the wilderness. 1) I decided to try the Old Hickory 7 inch butcher knife, do you have any sheath suggestions? 2) if making one is the best solution what tools should one get to dabble in leather sheath making?
The Ka-Bar 7 inch fighting knife sheath should work.
You showed Condor neck knife. What about the QSP neckmuk?
can you compare crkt piet, fox baby core, and small honeybadger?
Do you have any Sheffield Steel? “Sure!!… ..I don’t, actually.” 😂
On a future video could you please spend a couple of minutes and go over the different Sebenza models? I think there was a 21, then 25, and now a 31? I know about the Insingo blades, but am confusing myself on the different Reeve Sebenza models, thanks!
The numbers are just denote the generation. Several iterations of improvement as time passes. -DCA
Hi David, what’s your opinion on the Lansky sharpening system?
Lansky paired with a sharpmaker and strop its absolutely godly lol