Why This Knife Is Important // Exclusive Look at the Knafs Co Lander!
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
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Full Knife Specs Below
0:00 Intro
0:32 Specs (more below too)
0:56 Hand Size Reference Small/Medium/Large
1:11 Size Comparison next to MIni Bugout/Baby Banter/Launch 4
2:24 Lander Fast Swap Scales
3:46 The Right To Repair and Tinker
4:34 Lander Scale CAD File and Creative Commons
7:39 Ben Banters AMA
7:52 Launching The Lander Into Space
8:35 How the Lander Got It's Name
9:24 Conclusion
I am super excited for you guys to check out this review! My good buddy Ben Peterson (Ben Banters/ Knafs Co) just dropped his very first all his knife design for his company Knafs Co. It is a great compact budget EDC knife with an overall length of 6.375" and D2 blade / G-10 handle. The coolest thing about it is that Ben has designed the Lander to be fully customizable and repairable, and he wants you to take it apart and tweak it! Knafs Co will even have the CAD files of the scales available for free so you can 3D Print/Machine/or contract someone to make you some rad customized scales with no guess work. In my opinion this is a great knife for first time knife owner, first time knife modder, or just someone looking for a great compact budget EDC knife.
A little note about Knafs Co. : Me and Ben have been coworkers and friends for close to 5 years now and I can say with no hesitations that he is one great dude. We worked at a big knife retailer together and did some amazingly fun and awesome story telling with knives and I think he has been influential directly or indirectly for a lot of the fun/interesting knife content that we all enjoy (not to mention he has probably taught us all something we didn't know about knives). He recently went full time with his side hustle Knafs Co it's basically just him and his incredible wife Athena chipping away at a dream day in and day out. Knowing how Ben's brain works I would say that The Lander is just the tip of the iceberg for cool knife designs that bring something more to the table so lets all order a Lander or buy a poster and keep Ben and Athena going!
Knafs Co Lander Specs:
Blade Steel: D2
Grind: Flat
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Pivot: Ceramic Caged Bearings
Pocket Clip: Deep Carry
Scales: G-10
Overall Length: 6.375" 162mm
Blade Length: 2.75". 70mm
Handle Length: 3.625" 92mm
Blade Thickness: 0.1" 2.6mm
Handle Thickness: 0.4" 10.2mm
Weight: 2.4 oz 68 grams
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: QSP
Zaaaaac. Your spaceship portion is quite possibly my favorite segment of cinema of all time. Thank you, my friend. 🚀
Thanks man! I thought you’d dig it😁
What did I miss here? I’ve seen it twice and I can’t work out how you did it.
Oh dumb me. I see. Good effect though.
Ben! Been a huge fan ever since you started it blade HQ and did your amazing videos. I really do miss your “what is up guys!!” I am really excited for this folder you’ve made. I love my banter and I can’t wait to check this one out.
@@markcoffman494 Thank you, Mark! I appreciate the support over the years. That means a lot to me, and I'm stoked to have you on board for this next edition.
Wow!!! All the knife guys in one video!!! Zac, Jaime, Ben, and Kurt!!!! Doesn’t get any better than this. Hey Ben, create a whole line of this type of frame/knife.
Maybe I just will... ;)
My thoughts exactly! This is an ALL-STAR team of talent! So good to see all of you getting together in support of KNAFS!
@@techsmith7722 True dat.!
Four guys that are awesome and much above Blade HQ and look forward to good things from them
We are so lucky to have you in the knife community Zac. I really love the content and most of all the enthusiasm.
We are equally lucky to have Ben also and as a designer. I really love how he built this for the knife guy.
Everything that is not allowed to do to other knife brands such as take apart etc, we are able to do this this knife, plus Ben had made it extremely simple.
It sucks having a perfectly tuned pivot and you decide to add some afternmarket scales and after installing those scales the action is no longer perfect because you had to pull out the pivot screw.
Thanks for fixing this Ben. 🤙
You're very welcome!
Ik this video is about Ben and his new product, which are both great, but can we take a moment to appreciate Zacs creativity? Having your very own channel is a new venue for you still, and it’s fun to see your creative side in a way we haven’t seen it before. I like it!
Ham hand, loved that, friends in the knife community, y'all are dope.
I received one of these as a gift recently and what impresses me the most about this knife is just how compact it is. When I saw it had a 3 inch blade, I was expecting the size to be akin to maybe my Slim Buck 112 Ranger or Sog Terminus XR, so I was pretty blown away when I got it in hand and discovered it was noticeably smaller than either knife.
It's actually smaller than even my Kershaw Cryo or CRKT Piet, and both of those knives have blades around a quarter of an inch shorter than the Lander. I don't know how Ben pulled it off, but I'm genuinely impressed that he has managed to fit a 3" blade into a truly compact package.
The action is solid, but I am a bit underwhelmed that it's slightly crunchy for the asking price of almost $60. It'll probably improve with a touch of oil and some use, and is really my only complaint with the knife.
The packaging was nice and minimalistic, and came with some spare screws as well as a humorous instruction manual. I genuinely hope that the modular concept takes off and that little issues like the action can be smoothed out with time.
There's a lot to love in this video. Cool knife. Great philosophy around modding/repairs. All the OG's. Great low-fi soundtrack. Space sequence. Oh and pocket clip by Mary Poppins!
OMG ITS KURT!!!!!!
In the flesh!
I really like what Ben is doing with this. I'm a huge proponent of DIY culture, so it immediately caught my attention when I read he was releasing the CAD files for the scales. That's freaking amazing! I'm also looking forward to seeing what scale options they offer on the site. I've enjoyed my Cat Astronaut WE Banter and would love to get some matching scales. You know, I think I'm going to carry my Banter today. lol Thanks for the video and keep up the guest appearances of the old BHQ crew! It's fun to see you all hanging out.
Yesssss. I'm glad the CAD files speak to you. It's one of those things I figured would really resonate with some folks. Thanks for the support!
Same on the DIY stuff. When Ben laid it all out I was so stoked!
Can’t wait for this. Ben and Zac got me into knives and customizing them. This is the perfect combination of the two. Got to find a way to add a speaker to say "What iiiiiiiiiiisssss up guys” when you flick the knife open.
Like one of those singing Hallmark cards! I love it. And if I ever figure out how to do that, you make sure and hit me up because I owe you one.
This needs to be a thing!
@@benbanters Will do!!! Thank you for getting me into this beautiful world of knives!
This sounds like a Borderlands weapon!
What a loss you guys where for bladehq. Awesome vids!
Ben, that looks like a winning concept for a modder knife, and it should appeal to a very wide customer range too. I really like the idea of getting the index finger as far forward as possible, it's a big pet peeve when there is like an inch useless space where the balance point is.
I'm glad you like the looks of it. You'll have to let me know how it feels if you get one.
I can't wait, mine is on its way.....Finally! "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Like Minds! ".
🔨👍😁👍🔧
A Ben Banters knife, with Zac promoting in a video that I assume was filmed by Jamie, featuring “The Hams,” I am so in! I am the least tinkery, modding, mechanically curious person in the knife community, but I MUST support this endeavor. I want my knaf brethren to have access to such an open-source wonderland! Charge on Mr Petersen & Co! #Knafs
Great to see Curt (Kurt) in this video! You, Jamie, Ben and Curt were a great team when you were all on BHQ. Grow this channel!
Definitely going to get one. I don't know you guys but through seeing your videos and social media you all seem like stand up people. It would be a pleasure to get one.
Ben and Athena are definitely some of the good ones!
Good Luck to Ben.
It’s been a little bit since I’ve been excited about a knife. Im stoked about this one!
It is virtually a liner-lock version of the KA-BAR Dozier.
I've heard that. Put them next to each other. I think you'll be surprised...
So glad to see y'all. Miss your knife reviews and everything you did for that knife store.
Yup… I have the Banter and Baby Banter, so I had to get this one!! So excited.
I’ll take a Carbon Fiber, Fat Carbon, and a Ti one, too, when you start to sell those scales.
And the steel in S35VN, 20CV, and M390… 👍🗡
Great video Zac! I love where Ben’s journey is taking him and his family! I’m also really glad you’re still doing some knife related content!
Hey Ben miss ya on Knife Banter and Blade HQ. Sweet knife I just got one on kickstarter. Congrats on going into business and I hope you get massive growth
Loved the cameo from the Hams!
Had to do it!
Great looking knife, great materials. I've had a knife of some kind in my pocket for 30 years and have just recently wanted to mod one. I love the fact that you don't have to mess with the pivot or blade centering. The fact that you provide the cad file is awesome! I'd like to get a lander and put some copper scales on it.
I’d love to see it!
I can't wait, anyone who has followed y'all or has had an interest in the knife world and watched a few of the oldie but goodie videos know that his love of knives is sincere and I really hope this knife takes off like crazy. I Already have a list of friends that I have to get them for, in my group I am the knife nut, So I can't wait.
the Black's already sold out, so I joined the wait list. Thanks for the showcase Zac!
Literally just made my kickstarter pledge for the Lander! So glad I’m subbed to your channel and was able to find out about Bens latest creation. Really excited for this knife and the ease of modding it!
Cowabunga Zac.! The "Knafs Co Lander" please translate.! We can see DNA from the Banter & Elementum with a slight touch of Bugout. Bet it can do more than that ten thousand dollar knife you've held when with Blade HQ. Great design & engineering. Anything that Ben do is good for the us knife folks. Keep rocking Ben.! Cheers for the segment mate. Stay safe people. Greetings from Australia.
Thank you! I'm having fun over here.
KURT!!!
Oh yeah!
HOW AM I JUST SEEING THIS!! Im getting one on payday for sure. Love what you do Zac! Thanks for making these videos and making my day!
I’m glad to see you all are still friends outside of work. You all were my entry into the knife space no pun intended.
Looks pretty sweet! I think the feather weight scales idea is awesome too.
So glad I was able to get in on the Kickstarter, I can’t wait to get it!
Stoked to here! It’s a good one.
Nice guys. Good to see this group of guys heading out on their own I will be supporting!! Love the blade shape looks like a winner!
Thanks for the support!
Awesomeness!!!! Both the video and the Knaf! I'm definitely going to pick one up at some point. Keep pumping out rad content Zac, and Ben with the solid, simple USEFUL knife designs. 🤙🤙🤙
Finally someone fixed the elementam ..always said cut that flipper and give it thumb studs this is great
The Lander is a bit smaller than the Elementum. I do love your idea of an Elementum with thumb studs. The Lander will definitely scratch that itch
The smile on my face grew and grew as this video went on and then my jaw dropped when I saw the Hams, no mistaking those with gym shorts out of focus in the back lol
Backed. Absolutely backed. I'm excited to see where this goes and I'm happy to be along for the ride!
👊💪
After several month researching a few different knives I finally pull the trigger on the lander! First time with a d2 blade..can’t wait to get it! Great review..I’ve watched it a few times 😅
That is an awesome little knife. Very rarely do I need anything bigger than an elementum so this size really appeals. Got to love the thumb studs too.
Just joined the Kickstarter for the Ben Knife. Hurry up everyone. Join too!
Yah boi!👊
Shucks. Thank you!
I think it is awesome that you got to do this video. Awesome job. The video was great.
Thanks! Definitely felt lucky to check it out.
Brilliant knife design. I love the looks of the blade and handle. I can’t wait to get one.
Killing it!!!! Westmeath features!!!!
Awesome video Zac! I'm loving what Ben has created and can't wait to have a Lander in my Hams! Take care and stay Rad.
Thanks man! It’s a great little knife from a great dude for sure.
Good looking knife and the concept is great. I could see a line and more. Congrats. I’ll be grabbing at least one…
This sounds so FANTASTIC!!!!!
This knaf is a home run! It would have been grand slam if we could choose between washers or bearings. I'm going with Ben blue 💙
Aftermarket washers, perhaps?
I’m super stoked for this one. Damn near perfect knife in my opinion.
I really enjoyed it and the right to repair/easy modding that is baked in makes it so rad!
@@zacinthewild yeah brother I can’t wait. I’m going to hop on the kick starter and get one for my buddy and one for myself.
Yeeeees! Been looking forward to this video!!
Hope you dig it!
Very cool. Just supported my first Kickstarter campaign and looking forward to receiving this knife!
Thank you, Eric! I'm grateful to have you on board!
Love it! Make an 8ish inch version too please!
Yes in 154cm or 14c28n
What an amazing video Zac. So awesome
Love this. Would love to see an axis style lock in the Knafs Co. lineup. Great job Ben it's an awesome looking knife with a great concept, can't wait to own one!
Oh shit it’s Kurt!!!
You know it!
@@zacinthewild dude you’re killing it man. Keep it up!
“You might have it in your regular rotation” as it continues to literally rotate. 🤣
That will 100% be my modification for mine. I’m gonna install magnets so I can get it to hover and slowly rotate on a magnetic stand. 🛸
Thanks I pre ordered great Idea's guys. KEEP IT SIMPLE love it, keep it up Ben.
Simple and practical with just a twist of the unexpected. You’re going to dig it! 👊
Thank you! I always figure my struggling IQ doesn't allow me to make things complicated. 😜 Simple it is.
You almost pulled off the floating knife trick until you can actually see the shadow of the fishing rod against the van door 😂😂😂😂. Great video and cool knife. 👍🏻
Great video! Thanks Zac! Love the Lander, hope they will ship to Canada!
Although we don't ship internationally on our site, we will be shipping the Kickstarter internationally. Thanks for checking it out! - Athena
Such an awesome knife. I just saw this video a couple months late, but damn. Some of those space/astronaut themed scales looked amazing, and I have a resin 3D printer, so the ability to print some wild colored scales?? Oh dude that's awesome 😆 I was grinning during the whole video. The modular capabilities for people to tinker with and enjoy is badass, and awesome to see you guys thinking so much about the consumer. Not to mention the knife just looks great. Freaking good job to everyone who worked on that, and thank you. My wallet will thank you too with how easy it is to swap those scales rather than having multiples of the same knife with different scales 😂
Looks like the Elementum had relations with a Banter and "this what it look like"
🤣Agreed
Wow you took a fishing rod into space! Nice! Smart! Tie off your things so when they float off in weightlessness, you just reel them back!
Creativity is at an all time high! Cool stuff, keep up the great work and thank you!!!
I had some fun with this one for sure😁
I think this is going to be a fun knife in the fact you can change the color of the scales for anything. Holiday colors,school colors. The possibilities are endless and non knife folks may be more accepting if the knife is in fun colors and not look so tactical. I think this one is going to be a winner!
Totally agree!
Hey, I like this concept, and Ben has always been great from the videos I’ve seen him in. 10/10 will buy to support
👊
I see Zac I click.
Thanks man! Means a lot🤘
me too 👍🏻
Just found your channel here UA-cam knows I like Milwaukee and prompted the utility knife vid.
Man this knife looks very COOL, hardest part for me is buying any more knives “Made in China”
Ben needs to build up his war chest with these China knives then transition to or ADD on a made in USA version for this of us that want more knives but avoid made in CCH Chyna
Great review and kudos to helping him out! Innovation and hard work will be rewarding no doubt!
I can has it??
In all seriousness, dang... That knife is super rad!! I love the philosophy behind it, simply brilliant! Well done, Ben!! And thank you, Zac, for such a thorough (and entertaining) review!! I'll be looking into purchasing one real soon....
Glad you enjoyed!
A knife for the people, by the people. Great to see Kurt and Zac, getting my Lander in Octubre. Bendiciones.
👊
What???????? The gangs back baby!!!! Hopefully this isn’t like a one hit wonder video.. let’s get a tour of bens garage.. I’m buyin 2. This video pumped me the F@#% up!!!!!
Yes!!!🤘🤘
Ben please make a papa banter, thanks 🙏👍
I was almost going to ask why I should buy one when I already have a couple Elementums. But I can mod it! Fun!!!
Looks like a Banter and an Elementum had a kid!
An Elebantum. The Bantum.
The Mighty Elemanter!
Good luck Mr Ben
Really liking this. Reminds me of the Atom
Another great fun video! I like the Lander and have "kicked in". Would love to see a Large Lander in the space future too! Keep it groovy! #DSKFS
Thanks for tuning in buddy!💪
Looks great!!!! I can’t wait to support a local and add this guy to my pocket.
Just backed something for the first time and I’m dam excited. Can’t wait.
Yes!!!
Great video! Keep these coming!
Thanks man!🤘
Cool stuff and like the accessible price point. Good luck Ben with getting this off the ground. I’m sure with the followership and network y’all have created, should be no problem. Happy to help and order one of the first.
Oh and assuming it passes the finger test?
@@NG_Ark totally passes the finger test. Thanks for the support, Noah!
@@benbanters make sure you trade mark that unit of measurement for the new venture 😅
Gonna back this up on my next pay check 🤘🏻
Great video man.
Thanks💪
Super cool blade - great addition w scale swap - and releasing CAD design 💥WOW - stellar move - reminds me of a R2D2 /bugout/ banter had a freaky 3way - either way Def picking 1 up fosho
Love the analogy😆
Can't wait for this to come, I'm definitely buying a few, question Ben , is the length size close to the regular size Banter, Thanks for any feedbacks and another great innovation to the knife community
Awesome dude!
First I 👍🏻 it up & comment ✍️ for the algorithms , then I watch 📺
Really means a lot. Thank you!
SO DAMN EXCITED!
For good reason. With some pocket time and can say for sure that this thing rocks!
Cool knaf! Someone please make some rainbow mermaid 🧜♀️ scales!
This needs to happen!
Dude! If you make scales that are flush with the liners, not overlapping them like the OEM ones, this will be a dream to carry.
Agreed!
The screws look a little small. If your gonna make a knife you can modify and take apart you need good hardened screws and hardware, at least T8. Also the plunge grind looks like it could use some work. Awesome idea and perfect size for edc though definitely worth checking out.
It’d be super cool to collab with flytanium and get some cross fade micarta scales. Or some natural burlap ones! I can see a blade hq exclusive with jade g10 and some s35vn too! Love this already. Need to hop on the kickstart
Cool video Zac. Glad to see you back on UA-cam. Your BHQ videos got me started as a knife collector a few years ago.
Ben are you planning on making a larger version say 3.5” blade with the same easy of scale removal? I used to have a Banter and still have a Baby Banter. I’m interested in this design but prefer something a little larger.
Also will you be making options with higher end steel at some point?
Good luck on your journey. ✌🏻
what iiiiiiis up Ben!
Beautiful, simple, utilitarian, and fun! Gonna have to throw this one in the collection!
Couldn’t have put it better!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!
Sweet! Will buy when I see it in Europe with aluminium or titanium scales 🙂 (Emagine blue anodised, contoured scales with that griptillian checkering 💙)
Love it. Taking notes...
Love it!
looks awesome
Very much enjoyed it!
All Aboard!
Would love this without a liner lock . Lock back or axis lock would be awesome .