Thanks Seth (and Thomas) for explaining some of the differences between both those knives. And having looked closely it’s easy to now see quality difference. I think I’m going to go with the Liong Mah 😊
16:45 Boker also does serious Integral knives for half what a custom maker would do. Boker covers so much ground and if you like traditional, lockbacks, slip joints, and fixed blades, Boker gets the job done,
Took my Benchmade Anonimus camping a month ago or so, beat the ever lovin' snot out of it batoning some nasty wood. Held up flawlessly, didn't lose an edge at all. Turned around and diced veggies for dinner with it afterwards. I was very impressed how well it held up to everything I threw at it.
I liked the history discussion on the sodbuster vs the Puuko. How about every show doing a short historic knife of the week segment. You have traditional US knives, Laguiole France, stiletto Italy, douk-douk, K55K, kukri….etc. Thanks.
The ZT 0006 and the Anonimus are excellent companions. Have both and they're great. As they say.. "One is none, two is one". Weight combined makes them pleasant to bring for those long trips especially with a heavy load.
Hey DCA and crew, love all the knife center videos! I am looking for a gentleman's knife with a "finger safe" lock. The only one I have found so far is the Benchmade 940 Osborne but that's a bit outside my budget. I love the style and what you get for the money with the crkt CEO but I'm not keen on liner locks. Budget is up to $100 and I prefer black coated blades but it's not a must have.
Bro scandi grind is literally 60% of what makes a pukko the rest is in the handle you change that blade shape even a little and it’s a different knife completely
Cold Steel makes a lot of diff items. Hatchets, axes, swords, folding knives low and high end. even baseball bats and shields. Civivi makes quiet a bit of assortment as well; if you include WE, they have med and high end. they have tools like the mini pry bar, bit driver and carabiner, pen, tweezers. some fixed blades. liner locks, frame locks and button locks.
By mentioning Cold Steel and Civvivi you ignore the fact that Boker has been around three times as long as both put together and the not small reputation of German made knives! Because of these, I think Boker is the first answer to the question and the next that you mentioned don't immediately come to mind, though you're not wrong!
The question at the end that's asked what knife brand is the most versatile. As much as I like Bokers Solingen knives, the answer is obviously Spyderco. From high end integrals, knives that literally won't rust, slipjoints, fixed blades, all the way down to their budget Byrd line. They have most bases covered. More than almost any other company by a good margin and not to mention using more steel types than any other company to my knowledge
DCA, I want to build a kitchen knife set generally following the guidelines you presented in your kitchen knives video. I’ve settled on the viper Sakura line as my building block. I plan to buy the “santoku” for my main knife, the paring knife, and the set of steak knives in zircote wood handles. However, the Sakura line does not have some of the other knife styles (bread, boning, slicing, utility). So, my question is twofold: do you think the viper Sakura carving knife is a good replacement for either the boning or the utility knife role? And which knives from any other brands would you recommend to fit the bread, slicing, and boning knife roles that match the style of the classy zircote wood of the vipers?
Question Relatively new to edc knives. Fell down the rabbit hole. You, as someone in the hobby- do you think a Reeves, Quiet Carry, Chaves, or Giant Mouse is noticeable different enough compared to the newer $100-150 knives? I’m looking at a buy once, cry once knife. Preferably (not mandatory) flipper with frame lock and high quality steel and frame material. Office job, no heavy duty use; but I still want the “ohhh yes” factor when cutting. Thanks much!
Can you please show some of the titanium liner locks you have available? Non specified steel liner locks don't make a lot of sense for a high corrosion resistant knife and that's what I'm looking for.
CRKT would be a super versatile budget brand. They have some show pieces and they have $20 bangers and everything in between. You could say Kershaw too, but to get their high end you’re technically buying from Zero Tolerance. Boker is still foreign to me.. never even held one. I know they have like three grades and magnum is their cheap. I’d like the USB OTF if the upgraded the steel to s30v (which is getting cheap cause everyone wants Maganacut) Thanks guys!
The ZT is special!! I have one. Shows that ZT still has it in them. They just gotta stop making sprint runs of existing model and make brand new ones 🤦🏻♂️
I mountain bike in some remote locations here in Utah and I'm looking for a do-all lightweight fixed blade that can serve as an outdoor/survival/tactical companion. In my case the sheathe is very important because I want to attach it to the shoulder straps of my day pack. It also needs to have enough retention to hang tip up while riding aggressively. I currently carry a Gerber Strongarm which works well in this role with it's positive locking sheathe, unfortunately it's on the heavy/large side. I'd like to stay under $200 as well. Thank you for all you're great insight, KnifeCenter is lucky to have you.
I'm pretty new to knives. I ordered the Benchmade (Super) Freek because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews that so many knifetubers gave it. When it arrived, I was pretty disappointed. It was very tight, so I couldn't flick it open or closed. I bought a torx screw driver set from Home Depot to adjust it, but when I loosened the screws JUST ENOUGH so that I could flick it open, the damn blade had some play in it! It's not a horrific amount. I don't want to exaggerate it, but considering my Spydercos and my Cold Steels, have NONE, and that my Civivi has some, but LESS, this really bothers me. Especially considering the fact that those knives are less expensive. It's the only knife I own that I regret buying.
Every knife maker has some lemons, even with the expensive ones. I bought a BladeHQ exclusive Spyderco Shaman in M4 with Micarta scales that was horribly off center to the point where it was interfering with opening and closing the knife. After playing around with it I figured out it was being caused by the Micarta scales, as the issue went away when I put the G10 scales from my regular Shaman on it. After reassembling it I had to use some force to get the Micarta scales back on and somehow that made the centering less bad, so it at least wasn't scraping anymore. I have two Benchmades, a Bugout and a 940 in M4. The Bugout was also off center, though not enough to cause any issues, while the 940 was perfectly centered and only took some minor adjustment to the pivot to get the action to work smoothly. Just depends on whether or not you get a "Tuesday" knife or a "Friday" knife I guess.
Heya DCA. As a farrier, I use a hoof knife all the time! It's typically a 2 or 3 inch knife with a round, hooked end. You folks have a Morakniv Farrier's Knife in your shop that seems to have none of those features; what is this knife used for?
Doubt DCA has much specific knowledge on that. Probably a question for Morakniv themselves, since the blurb says "developed in close collaboration with blacksmiths and veterinarians."
Before a watch, Benchmade has butterfly taxed us silly. At the same time,.ZT has given up on it's core costumers of big beefy overbuilt knives. The new fixed blade in the video is cool. Sadly the days of the 0452cf and bigger seem to be gone.
I’ve often heard that the right combination of keychain/mini-size multi tool with a full size that compliment each other is the best way to go. (e.g Leatherman Micra & Signal or SAK Compact & Skeletool, etc). In your opinion, what are some of the best combos to maximize edc efficiency and preparedness, with minimal overlap in tools. Curious to see things in various price ranges or even combos that include different price points, go nuts!
Dear Knife lovelies; I enjoy your content immensely, what is not to love about shoals upon shoals of blades glittering across a table top? Well there is the cost thing.... My question popped up while re-watching some old content. Every now and again you review a blade which has an 8Cr 13 MoV blade, and in some cases a look flutters across your be-bristled chin which reminds me of an eager diner reacting to a chef whipping off a silver cloche to reveal a turd below. Yet for some of us premium steels are out of our price range, and so 440 and 8Cr ranges are what we have to work with. Here then is my question. What would you select for a camping trip selection selecting only 440 or 8Cr series blades? I'm imagining a 3 blade selection notionally a knife to fill a 12 inch Machete type slot, a ubiquitous task folder, and something in the middle option..... (yes the answer for that last one is always MORA but I do hope you branch out away from the obvious there) Thanks very much in advance, drink beer be happy S
Hey DCA! Thanks for putting out the great and informative videos. Not sure if you have covered this in the past but can you explain what sharpening angles are best for different knives? I understand the smaller the angle the sharper the edge and the larger angle the stronger the edge but what sharpening angle ranges are recommended for EDC, kitchen, and bushcraft?
what’s that knife in the beginning of the video? the black one you pulled out of the holster? please if anyone could provide some knowledge i would greatly appreciate it.
Hey DCA and team, Thanks for all the great content, my daughter and I have learned a lot from the channel. I am looking for a 10” chefs knife. Can you tell us the difference between designs that are fully flat near the scales, made for straight chopping, and those that are slightly rounded near the scales and must be rocked to chop a very long piece of food. I am looking for a knife that is flat at the back for straight down chopping motion. Is there a 10” version of this design that you would recommend? Thanks!
Love your videos! Nothing to do with the this last particular knife comparison, but I’d like to ask if you would please discuss DiamondBlade knives, specifically their “hardness” claims, and especially why you don’t see them reviewed. It is almost as if they are pariahs and been exiled from the Knife Community! If you are agreeable, I would suggest starting with the Summit Folder model. Many thanks!
The Liong Mah kind of reminds me of the original Al Mar SERE Attack. I think it is the grip design which trips my memory, especially the metal forward portion.
Hello DCA. Two questions for you sir! What's the least amount of knives one can have to do almost any possible blade work? I 'm also looking for a premium one hand opening slip joint knife to complement my tactical folder (Benchmade Bailout). Looking forward for your suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Hi DCA and Friends. Long time fan, first time commenter. Question, I would like to get an OTF but the offset blades make the knife nerd in me cringe. I understand it's because of hardware required. Are there any OTFs that have a centered blade? Also I noticed you never really show the blade slot in your reviews. Any reason? I really dig your show man! Keep up the great work!
What knife would you recommend for a sailor? I recently bought a sailboat and I’m thinking about picking up something with a Wharncliffe blade and perhaps even a marlin spike.
Hey KnifeCenter crew! I will be traveling to Portugal in a couple of weeks. I do not remember hearing any mention of knives from Portugal. Are there any knife makers from Portugal I should look into?
Hey DCA! I need your help finding some knife options. I’m looking for something that leans gentlemanly/classy but is also on the smaller side. I’m looking for something around 2-2.5” long with a locking blade. I’ve found this difficult because most gentleman’s knives lean towards long blades. My goal is to find a blade that I can use without getting the side-eye from my in-laws who are less comfortable around a knife.
As a Scandinavien myself(Norway) i dont like scandy grind knives much for anything really. I think it is over hyped. It only works for getting alot of wood of in a hurry. It often bites to deep in wood, not good for food,hunting generel cutting etc. I just bought the ZT 0006. I prefer convex,full flat and high saber grind. Many modern scandy blades are too thick and the grind too low. The ZT is a tactical/combat fighting knife, that can do alot of woods jobs. And the Benchmade is a bushcraft blade. there is so much knife nerding going on. I can do most tasks in the wilderness with a ESEE Junglas,BK9, WTG knives, they are more survival knives How much artsy crafty stuff do you do in a forest?? I do that at home, a tent peg or something to hang pots etc on can even be done with a axe if you want. Shelter building with a bushcraft knife, no thank's. And who goes out with only one tool? on a short trip maybe, but not on a longer one.
Dear DCA, I've had a CRKT No Bother in my EDC rotation for a long time and have found the sharpened reverse tanto tip to be particularly useful. Are there any other knives with partially sharpened secondary edges? Preferably something without a chisel style tip?
This is totally off topic, but can you tell Ka-bar to improve the guard on the bk18 and bk19? That would be the perfect best knife in the size and category if they improve the guard for heavy use. It should be better angled to look more like CRKT bugsy. Thanks
Hi DCA and Thomas. I'm off on my honeymoon in around 2 weeks so we will be spending a lot of time at the beach/pool. What would you recommend for a good beach knife?. Preferably a slipjoint as I live in the UK and im not sure on knife laws where we are going. I know about the spyderco UKPK salt but are there any others you can think of? Thanks 😊
Hey Dca got a question I would love to see the brad zinker boker plus titanium frame knives compared as I’m a bit confused on the differences and would love to see all the size differences as well as the tanto blade version in a comparison. Thanks, great content as always!
Hey dca I've been thinking about adding a neck knife to my edc but can't find one I really like. I want a warncliff or sheepsfoot bade around 2 inches max money I want to spend is $50. But lower is better since I'm just trying it out. I like the artisan cutlery sea snake as an option but I'm not completely sold on it. Thoughts and recommendations would be greatly appreciated
Back when they first came out I thought they were just the bee's knee's ! With the materials that they chose to use, to the designs that they picked the 0300,0350 and my personal favorite is the 0560 which is a Collab with Rick hinderer and has a few designs elements from the hinderer XM-18!
I would choose….neither for survival. ZT for “combat”. The BM seems a bit confused in its design unless it was designed for hunting or camp kitchens but it wasn’t. Per BM, the Anonimus (yes it’s spelled that way) was “Designed for all-purpose fieldcraft and survival…”.
Hey DCA! I really like micarta, but I've noticed that there's a wide range of textures that are all technically "micarta." I was kind of bummed out by the smoothness of the MKM Campo, for instance, but I absolutely adore the coarse, tacky feeling of the ESEE Libertariat. In your experience, which brands have the roughest, grippiest micarta, and which ones have the smoothest?
Hello DCA Can you tell me if there is a American made knife similar to the shrade old timer 160 OT. I have a 35 yr old one and I've sharpened it to the point the blade is almost gone.
Hi DCA, hope this finds you well. I am an avid upland hunter with two pointing dogs. I am looking for a multi-tool to carry with me while I am hunting. I will need a good pair of pliers for pulling porcupine quills and a strong wire cutter for cutting dogs out of snares or barb wire. It would also be nice if it was single hand operable so that I can have a free hand to hold or comfort a dog who might be in pain. A tick remover would be nice although that could be a separate tool. I carry a knife with me already so cutting implements are not necessary. Are there good single hand multi-tools fitting this description or should I just get a pair of needle nose pliers?
I would love if you compared the lt wright northern hunter to the Bradford guardian 4 like you did the zt vs Benchmade. I am looking for a backpacking belt knife for camp, fishing, hunting and possibly light batoning(emphasis on light) or if there is a third option I haven't thought of! Thanks
Hi DCA and team. I’m looking for a bushcraft style knife and know little about this style. There’s the Ray Mears style, puuko’s, Kepharts, Lueka’s, Mora’s and those short rounded knives DCA loves and I can’t remember the name (apologies in advance for the spelling) scandi grinds, flat grinds, convex grinds, wood/micarta/G10 handles. What are the uses for these different knife styles? I’m looking for something that will patina with time and would prefer micarta as it will age with use but I live in a damp climate. Stainless isn’t a total no but I want that aged look eventually. I’m not sure about Scandi grind as I don’t do a great deal of woodworking and don’t know if that would limit me on other tasks. Thanks
I love my Esee Ashley Game Knife Fixed Blade with S35VN. Those other two knives are too big for me and would only carry something like that if I was still in the US Army and serving in a war zone.
Quick question: So, based on the criteria laid out in this episode for the “puuko” blade shape, would a Mora simply be considered a modern take on the puuko? While I was watching this episode, I noticed that the Kellam has a blade that looks very much like a Mora with the straight spine, scandi grind, and mirror polish. Thoughts?
Hey DCA! I am looking to upgrade my current carry to either the Spyderco stretch 2 in K390 or the Spyderco endela in K390. I am having a hard time deciding on which to choose as they are similarly sized. Any advice for my purchase? Thanks!
You're not asking me, I know, but I have both and Straight Spine Stretch II in K390 is so much more ergonomic! It's even better than Stretch II XL! It is my favorite folder so far from Spyderco, but I like Serratta the best if all and regret missing out on Phil Wilson South Fork!
Hey DCA, love your videos. Question for you: I'm looking for a folding knife with a 3 inches blade more or less and a thick spine (around 0.16 or 4mm) under 150$, possibly not a coated blade. Any suggestions?
I’ve got a question… Is the Benchmade Bushcrafter still a good all around camp knife, in 2023? I’m thinking, contoured handle, blade steel, grind, thickness? Knife strength for light batoning is important to me, as is a super comfortable handle. Thank you.
I have a twofold question. First question, I am curious why knife center don't carry any selection of Zombie Knife & Tool knives? Second, other than Cold Steel, what other similar ZKT knife brands do knife center carries?
DCA, is there anything to the Rambo knife replicas? I don't expect them to be super sturdy but are they at least usable or are they all show? Thank you for all you do!
I'm starting to collect knives from as many different countries as I can. My question is can you tell me what knives you think are icons of each country?
Hi DCA, I’m searching for a knife for my brother in law, he’s a drummer in a death metal band, likes black and natural materials and preferably probably sculls on the blade 😅. Sculls are optional for my choice for him but maybe some nice engravings in the blade or handle/sheath. It should be a fixed blade so he can whip it out at camp to impress the ladies and children with his firemaking skills. Price around 100 dollars. Hope you can help a knife fellow out.
Here's a question for a future FAQ: What EDC folders have the highest ratio of sharpened blade edge to handle length? The aim here being to get the most useable edge into the smallest handle. A couple of caveats: no automatics, and no dagger-style blades where both edges of the blade are sharpened. For comparison sake, take the Spyderco Smock vs the Benchmade Bugout. The Smock offers 2.93" of sharpened edge in a handle length of 4.5" for an edge to handle ratio of about 0.65, whereas the Bugout offers 3.24" of sharpened edge in a 4.22" handle, for a ratio of almost 0.77. Are there non-auto, non-dagger folding knives with a better edge to handle ratio out there?
Thanks for all the videos. How about an all aluminum handle series or all bronze washers knives. As a bonus how about comparing the Skrams 240 or 200 to big knives you sell , I enjoy mine and amazed at the value. Warm greetings. Matthew from Norway
Hey DCA and Thomas love the channel. Question, I retired form the US Navy but still work on the base now in an office. I'm tired of tactical and "tactiCool", what is the least tactical you would recommend with a $100 budget? I want it to be loud and fun. 4" blade limit.
Hi DCA! Love the videos you guys make ! True lovers of knives. Can you help me find a "gents folder" with an invisible regular flipper (additional front flipper is a bonus) like the corgi - only a little more longer, pointier or aggressive blade? Thanks!
Hey DCA! Im looking for a blade that could be carried while snowboarding. Stainless steel, orange/easy to see scales, lightweight, easy to use with gloves on, low price in the case it is lost, and preferably a fixed blade. I know this is a lot to ask for but i would appreciate your feedback.
Hey DCA, at what point (pun intended) does blade thickness overcome the steel characteristic of toughness? Is a ¼ thick blade of a less tough steel, better than a thinner tougher steel? Thanks.
I’d love to see a comparison is the benchmade saddle mountain skinner the newer model with s90v the handle are tremendously comfortable and I was just looking to see if there is anything comparable out there?
They are the same size - the original one comes with s30v steel and a wood handle and the new version has a richlite handle (scales). I own the S90V version and it is a great knife - I think it is worth the extra money for the better steel and handles. I found mine on sale for about 188 so it was cheaper than the S30V version.
I own the newer model as well I wanted to see a comparison of the anonimous and that new s90v rich lite model but I just bought the anonimous so I guess il make my own comparison lol
Hi DCA ! A serious (very?) question: Find me the perfect fidget knife, one with front and back flipper tabs, a cutout for thumb and middle finger flicks and a finger safe lock so it can also wrist flick! Preferably a gents knife (With all the demands, it will be nice if it will also have an edge..) Thanks! Love your videos!
Don’t use the benchmade to pry open car doors and you’ll be just fine doing everything else including batoning wood. Everyone thinks you need .5” steel to do basic camp/survival stuff. Silly and unnecessary weight to boot
CLPM60; Hello David, I really enjoy and respect your the opinions you present on your videos. I was wondering if you could do an episode on FAQ’s and explain in layman’s terms the different blade angles. I’ve dabbled for years with knives and the different angles or grinds confuse me at times. Thank You DCA!
Hey DCA and Gang, Question for you! I am a relatively new Bladesmith and knife maker (2 years in give or take) and have personally been trying to find my apex of form and function! I was curious about who you think as far as designers/makers are doing the best job of striking the balance between form and function? Feel free to explore outside the realm of pocket knives and of course the more examples the better ;) Thanks and have a lovely day!
You can make the most basic design as art like Jakebcreates and LT Wright or you can make an intricate mess. They all sell and it's hard to say what your style should be. Make your style quality plus R&D. Draw it out, get an opinion or two. Forge one and have various size friends carry it for a day or a week. Get feedback. If it's a small fixie, taco sheath only. Pancake on a small edc feels goofy. I'm currently digging my TJ Schwarz Outlander and wanting a TPK Raptor but also love classic designs.
Hey, DCA! Are there gentleman fixed blades? If yes then what makes a fixed blade a gentleman fixed blade and can you show us a few gentleman fixed blades?
As Wolverine could clinch his fist and deploy the OTF Adamantium curved drop point claws; could an OTF be created that would deploy by the squeeze of the fingers and thumb? Realistically a double button action that does not slide back and forth.
Hi Sir, I understand that grinds affect how well the knife performs in a certain role, but is technique and skill a significant factor? For example, 2 of my favourite channels both are bushcrafters, one values a full zero scandi, the other a zero convex, both state that their preferred grind feathers sticks better! Your thoughts are much appreciated
Hi there! Big fan here, question for you all: My good friend just went away to navy bootcamp, he is headed to rescue swimmer school after. I want to get him a knife that he will be able to use in his training and operations as a rescue swimmer. Any recommendations?
Boker ROCKS! I've always had one or another I wanted. I'm so mad I can't replace M Type and Hyper by Chad Los Banos. Mine were stolen! And they're discontinued!. I want a Boker Vollintegral xl or swiss dagger/ P-08
Hey DCA, I have a favor to ask of you. I’m wanting to buy a Spyderco Lil Temperance 3 lightweight. My question is other than it more robust construction how does it compare to the Para 3 lightweight? I already own the Para 3 lightweight so I’d like a quick comparison/opinion. FYI I’ll be ordering the K390 when it’s available.
Hey KnifeCenter gang! Thanks for the videos and info you put out. I’m a fan of micarta handles and love unique knives. I was wondering if you could give a few examples of unique blades with micarta handles or unique materials used to make the micarta? Fixed blade or folder, at $50, $100, $150. Thank you for the consideration.
This first segment is pure gold and why we love DCA!
Thanks Seth (and Thomas) for explaining some of the differences between both those knives. And having looked closely it’s easy to now see quality difference. I think I’m going to go with the Liong Mah 😊
That 0006 is a straight up combat knife! Any other use is secondary
16:45 Boker also does serious Integral knives for half what a custom maker would do. Boker covers so much ground and if you like traditional, lockbacks, slip joints, and fixed blades, Boker gets the job done,
sharing your years of mastery , experienced knowledge is priceless
Took my Benchmade Anonimus camping a month ago or so, beat the ever lovin' snot out of it batoning some nasty wood. Held up flawlessly, didn't lose an edge at all. Turned around and diced veggies for dinner with it afterwards. I was very impressed how well it held up to everything I threw at it.
How is the rust resistance holding up on the cruwear??
@@LostTrailX just fine. I never oil any of my cruwear blades and have no issues. Just rinse em off after use and wipe dry
I liked the history discussion on the sodbuster vs the Puuko. How about every show doing a short historic knife of the week segment. You have traditional US knives, Laguiole France, stiletto Italy, douk-douk, K55K, kukri….etc. Thanks.
Would the grinds also be a distinction between a puko knife and a sod buster type of blade?
I don’t recall and sod busters that has a scandi grind.
The ZT 0006 and the Anonimus are excellent companions. Have both and they're great. As they say.. "One is none, two is one". Weight combined makes them pleasant to bring for those long trips especially with a heavy load.
What's the best stone to use to sharpen a ZT 0006
Hey DCA and crew, love all the knife center videos! I am looking for a gentleman's knife with a "finger safe" lock. The only one I have found so far is the Benchmade 940 Osborne but that's a bit outside my budget. I love the style and what you get for the money with the crkt CEO but I'm not keen on liner locks. Budget is up to $100 and I prefer black coated blades but it's not a must have.
I'm shocked that you didn't mention that puukkos are usually scandi grinds. That seems like a far more relevant difference than anything else.
Bro scandi grind is literally 60% of what makes a pukko the rest is in the handle you change that blade shape even a little and it’s a different knife completely
He showed one with a scandi grind.
Cold Steel makes a lot of diff items. Hatchets, axes, swords, folding knives low and high end. even baseball bats and shields.
Civivi makes quiet a bit of assortment as well; if you include WE, they have med and high end. they have tools like the mini pry bar, bit driver and carabiner, pen, tweezers. some fixed blades. liner locks, frame locks and button locks.
By mentioning Cold Steel and Civvivi you ignore the fact that Boker has been around three times as long as both put together and the not small reputation of German made knives! Because of these, I think Boker is the first answer to the question and the next that you mentioned don't immediately come to mind, though you're not wrong!
The question at the end that's asked what knife brand is the most versatile. As much as I like Bokers Solingen knives, the answer is obviously Spyderco. From high end integrals, knives that literally won't rust, slipjoints, fixed blades, all the way down to their budget Byrd line. They have most bases covered. More than almost any other company by a good margin and not to mention using more steel types than any other company to my knowledge
DCA, I want to build a kitchen knife set generally following the guidelines you presented in your kitchen knives video. I’ve settled on the viper Sakura line as my building block. I plan to buy the “santoku” for my main knife, the paring knife, and the set of steak knives in zircote wood handles. However, the Sakura line does not have some of the other knife styles (bread, boning, slicing, utility).
So, my question is twofold: do you think the viper Sakura carving knife is a good replacement for either the boning or the utility knife role? And which knives from any other brands would you recommend to fit the bread, slicing, and boning knife roles that match the style of the classy zircote wood of the vipers?
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Relatively new to edc knives.
Fell down the rabbit hole.
You, as someone in the hobby- do you think a Reeves, Quiet Carry, Chaves, or Giant Mouse is noticeable different enough compared to the newer $100-150 knives?
I’m looking at a buy once, cry once knife.
Preferably (not mandatory) flipper with frame lock and high quality steel and frame material.
Office job, no heavy duty use; but I still want the “ohhh yes” factor when cutting.
Thanks much!
Can you please show some of the titanium liner locks you have available? Non specified steel liner locks don't make a lot of sense for a high corrosion resistant knife and that's what I'm looking for.
The thought plickens. 😂.
Shout out to Mr. Anderson. That is a good one.
Love the content. Would you mind comparing the Benchmade anonimus to the steep country?
CRKT would be a super versatile budget brand. They have some show pieces and they have $20 bangers and everything in between.
You could say Kershaw too, but to get their high end you’re technically buying from Zero Tolerance.
Boker is still foreign to me.. never even held one. I know they have like three grades and magnum is their cheap. I’d like the USB OTF if the upgraded the steel to s30v (which is getting cheap cause everyone wants Maganacut)
Thanks guys!
The Benchmade is nice but I would take the ZT any day of the week. The shape and steel are great, and it looks so much intimidating.
The ZT is special!! I have one. Shows that ZT still has it in them. They just gotta stop making sprint runs of existing model and make brand new ones 🤦🏻♂️
@@TheGerardo136 Kershaw has a few new designs maybe the new ZTs are just around the corner. 🤞🙏
I mountain bike in some remote locations here in Utah and I'm looking for a do-all lightweight fixed blade that can serve as an outdoor/survival/tactical companion. In my case the sheathe is very important because I want to attach it to the shoulder straps of my day pack. It also needs to have enough retention to hang tip up while riding aggressively. I currently carry a Gerber Strongarm which works well in this role with it's positive locking sheathe, unfortunately it's on the heavy/large side. I'd like to stay under $200 as well. Thank you for all you're great insight, KnifeCenter is lucky to have you.
Check out the new Demco fixed blade, might be what you’re looking for👍
CS SRK or Peace Maker. 2 sizes each.
TRC South Pole
Yes, Böker. Unless you are left handed and want a pocket clip. Do they have ANY knife with a reversible clip?
I'm pretty new to knives. I ordered the Benchmade (Super) Freek because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews that so many knifetubers gave it.
When it arrived, I was pretty disappointed. It was very tight, so I couldn't flick it open or closed. I bought a torx screw driver set from Home Depot to adjust it, but when I loosened the screws JUST ENOUGH so that I could flick it open, the damn blade had some play in it! It's not a horrific amount. I don't want to exaggerate it, but considering my Spydercos and my Cold Steels, have NONE, and that my Civivi has some, but LESS, this really bothers me. Especially considering the fact that those knives are less expensive.
It's the only knife I own that I regret buying.
Every knife maker has some lemons, even with the expensive ones. I bought a BladeHQ exclusive Spyderco Shaman in M4 with Micarta scales that was horribly off center to the point where it was interfering with opening and closing the knife. After playing around with it I figured out it was being caused by the Micarta scales, as the issue went away when I put the G10 scales from my regular Shaman on it. After reassembling it I had to use some force to get the Micarta scales back on and somehow that made the centering less bad, so it at least wasn't scraping anymore.
I have two Benchmades, a Bugout and a 940 in M4. The Bugout was also off center, though not enough to cause any issues, while the 940 was perfectly centered and only took some minor adjustment to the pivot to get the action to work smoothly. Just depends on whether or not you get a "Tuesday" knife or a "Friday" knife I guess.
Heya DCA. As a farrier, I use a hoof knife all the time! It's typically a 2 or 3 inch knife with a round, hooked end. You folks have a Morakniv Farrier's Knife in your shop that seems to have none of those features; what is this knife used for?
Doubt DCA has much specific knowledge on that. Probably a question for Morakniv themselves, since the blurb says "developed in close collaboration with blacksmiths and veterinarians."
Why does Bowie knives have such a large cutout/choil area between the edge and the handle? Always wondered but never been able to find an answer.
Before a watch, Benchmade has butterfly taxed us silly. At the same time,.ZT has given up on it's core costumers of big beefy overbuilt knives. The new fixed blade in the video is cool. Sadly the days of the 0452cf and bigger seem to be gone.
I’ve often heard that the right combination of keychain/mini-size multi tool with a full size that compliment each other is the best way to go. (e.g Leatherman Micra & Signal or SAK Compact & Skeletool, etc). In your opinion, what are some of the best combos to maximize edc efficiency and preparedness, with minimal overlap in tools. Curious to see things in various price ranges or even combos that include different price points, go nuts!
Some good knives and answers to the questions asked, want to get me a sting, love the leaf shaped blade. Thanks for the video guys.
Dear Knife lovelies; I enjoy your content immensely, what is not to love about shoals upon shoals of blades glittering across a table top? Well there is the cost thing....
My question popped up while re-watching some old content. Every now and again you review a blade which has an 8Cr 13 MoV blade, and in some cases a look flutters across your be-bristled chin which reminds me of an eager diner reacting to a chef whipping off a silver cloche to reveal a turd below.
Yet for some of us premium steels are out of our price range, and so 440 and 8Cr ranges are what we have to work with. Here then is my question.
What would you select for a camping trip selection selecting only 440 or 8Cr series blades? I'm imagining a 3 blade selection notionally a knife to fill a 12 inch Machete type slot, a ubiquitous task folder, and something in the middle option..... (yes the answer for that last one is always MORA but I do hope you branch out away from the obvious there)
Thanks very much in advance, drink beer be happy S
Hey DCA! Thanks for putting out the great and informative videos. Not sure if you have covered this in the past but can you explain what sharpening angles are best for different knives? I understand the smaller the angle the sharper the edge and the larger angle the stronger the edge but what sharpening angle ranges are recommended for EDC, kitchen, and bushcraft?
I feel the ZT is more of a collectors item, I don't know if I'd ever use it. I love my lionsteel T5 for 100 bucks less.
what’s that knife in the beginning of the video? the black one you pulled out of the holster? please if anyone could provide some knowledge i would greatly appreciate it.
Hey DCA and team,
Thanks for all the great content, my daughter and I have learned a lot from the channel.
I am looking for a 10” chefs knife. Can you tell us the difference between designs that are fully flat near the scales, made for straight chopping, and those that are slightly rounded near the scales and must be rocked to chop a very long piece of food. I am looking for a knife that is flat at the back for straight down chopping motion. Is there a 10” version of this design that you would recommend? Thanks!
Love your videos! Nothing to do with the this last particular knife comparison, but I’d like to ask if you would please discuss DiamondBlade knives, specifically their “hardness” claims, and especially why you don’t see them reviewed. It is almost as if they are pariahs and been exiled from the Knife Community! If you are agreeable, I would suggest starting with the Summit Folder model. Many thanks!
The Liong Mah kind of reminds me of the original Al Mar SERE Attack. I think it is the grip design which trips my memory, especially the metal forward portion.
Hello DCA. Two questions for you sir! What's the least amount of knives one can have to do almost any possible blade work? I 'm also looking for a premium one hand opening slip joint knife to complement my tactical folder (Benchmade Bailout). Looking forward for your suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Hi DCA and Friends. Long time fan, first time commenter. Question, I would like to get an OTF but the offset blades make the knife nerd in me cringe. I understand it's because of hardware required. Are there any OTFs that have a centered blade? Also I noticed you never really show the blade slot in your reviews. Any reason? I really dig your show man! Keep up the great work!
What knife would you recommend for a sailor? I recently bought a sailboat and I’m thinking about picking up something with a Wharncliffe blade and perhaps even a marlin spike.
Hey KnifeCenter crew! I will be traveling to Portugal in a couple of weeks. I do not remember hearing any mention of knives from Portugal. Are there any knife makers from Portugal I should look into?
Hey DCA! I need your help finding some knife options. I’m looking for something that leans gentlemanly/classy but is also on the smaller side. I’m looking for something around 2-2.5” long with a locking blade. I’ve found this difficult because most gentleman’s knives lean towards long blades. My goal is to find a blade that I can use without getting the side-eye from my in-laws who are less comfortable around a knife.
As a Scandinavien myself(Norway) i dont like scandy grind knives much for anything really. I think it is over hyped. It only works for getting alot of wood of in a hurry. It often bites to deep in wood, not good for food,hunting generel cutting etc. I just bought the ZT 0006. I prefer convex,full flat and high saber grind. Many modern scandy blades are too thick and the grind too low. The ZT is a tactical/combat fighting knife, that can do alot of woods jobs. And the Benchmade is a bushcraft blade. there is so much knife nerding going on. I can do most tasks in the wilderness with a ESEE Junglas,BK9, WTG knives, they are more survival knives How much artsy crafty stuff do you do in a forest?? I do that at home, a tent peg or something to hang pots etc on can even be done with a axe if you want. Shelter building with a bushcraft knife, no thank's. And who goes out with only one tool? on a short trip maybe, but not on a longer one.
Dear DCA, I've had a CRKT No Bother in my EDC rotation for a long time and have found the sharpened reverse tanto tip to be particularly useful. Are there any other knives with partially sharpened secondary edges? Preferably something without a chisel style tip?
This is totally off topic, but can you tell Ka-bar to improve the guard on the bk18 and bk19? That would be the perfect best knife in the size and category if they improve the guard for heavy use. It should be better angled to look more like CRKT bugsy. Thanks
Hi DCA and Thomas. I'm off on my honeymoon in around 2 weeks so we will be spending a lot of time at the beach/pool. What would you recommend for a good beach knife?. Preferably a slipjoint as I live in the UK and im not sure on knife laws where we are going. I know about the spyderco UKPK salt but are there any others you can think of? Thanks 😊
Hey Dca got a question I would love to see the brad zinker boker plus titanium frame knives compared as I’m a bit confused on the differences and would love to see all the size differences as well as the tanto blade version in a comparison. Thanks, great content as always!
Hey dca I've been thinking about adding a neck knife to my edc but can't find one I really like. I want a warncliff or sheepsfoot bade around 2 inches max money I want to spend is $50. But lower is better since I'm just trying it out. I like the artisan cutlery sea snake as an option but I'm not completely sold on it. Thoughts and recommendations would be greatly appreciated
Back when they first came out I thought they were just the bee's knee's ! With the materials that they chose to use, to the designs that they picked the 0300,0350 and my personal favorite is the 0560 which is a Collab with Rick hinderer and has a few designs elements from the hinderer XM-18!
I would choose….neither for survival. ZT for “combat”. The BM seems a bit confused in its design unless it was designed for hunting or camp kitchens but it wasn’t. Per BM, the Anonimus (yes it’s spelled that way) was “Designed for all-purpose fieldcraft and survival…”.
Hey DCA! I really like micarta, but I've noticed that there's a wide range of textures that are all technically "micarta." I was kind of bummed out by the smoothness of the MKM Campo, for instance, but I absolutely adore the coarse, tacky feeling of the ESEE Libertariat. In your experience, which brands have the roughest, grippiest micarta, and which ones have the smoothest?
Hello DCA Can you tell me if there is a American made knife similar to the shrade old timer 160 OT. I have a 35 yr old one and I've sharpened it to the point the blade is almost gone.
Hi DCA, hope this finds you well. I am an avid upland hunter with two pointing dogs. I am looking for a multi-tool to carry with me while I am hunting. I will need a good pair of pliers for pulling porcupine quills and a strong wire cutter for cutting dogs out of snares or barb wire. It would also be nice if it was single hand operable so that I can have a free hand to hold or comfort a dog who might be in pain. A tick remover would be nice although that could be a separate tool. I carry a knife with me already so cutting implements are not necessary. Are there good single hand multi-tools fitting this description or should I just get a pair of needle nose pliers?
Hello DCA, I recently picked up a Morakniv knife blade from the site. Which wood would you recommend a newbie use to make the handle?
Traditional material would be birch, but pretty much whatever you have available should be fine -DCA
I would love if you compared the lt wright northern hunter to the Bradford guardian 4 like you did the zt vs Benchmade. I am looking for a backpacking belt knife for camp, fishing, hunting and possibly light batoning(emphasis on light) or if there is a third option I haven't thought of! Thanks
Hi DCA and team. I’m looking for a bushcraft style knife and know little about this style. There’s the Ray Mears style, puuko’s, Kepharts, Lueka’s, Mora’s and those short rounded knives DCA loves and I can’t remember the name (apologies in advance for the spelling) scandi grinds, flat grinds, convex grinds, wood/micarta/G10 handles. What are the uses for these different knife styles? I’m looking for something that will patina with time and would prefer micarta as it will age with use but I live in a damp climate. Stainless isn’t a total no but I want that aged look eventually. I’m not sure about Scandi grind as I don’t do a great deal of woodworking and don’t know if that would limit me on other tasks.
Thanks
I love my Esee Ashley Game Knife Fixed Blade with S35VN. Those other two knives are too big for me and would only carry something like that if I was still in the US Army and serving in a war zone.
Quick question: So, based on the criteria laid out in this episode for the “puuko” blade shape, would a Mora simply be considered a modern take on the puuko? While I was watching this episode, I noticed that the Kellam has a blade that looks very much like a Mora with the straight spine, scandi grind, and mirror polish. Thoughts?
Hey DCA! I am looking to upgrade my current carry to either the Spyderco stretch 2 in K390 or the Spyderco endela in K390. I am having a hard time deciding on which to choose as they are similarly sized. Any advice for my purchase? Thanks!
You're not asking me, I know, but I have both and Straight Spine Stretch II in K390 is so much more ergonomic! It's even better than Stretch II XL! It is my favorite folder so far from Spyderco, but I like Serratta the best if all and regret missing out on Phil Wilson South Fork!
Hey DCA, love your videos. Question for you: I'm looking for a folding knife with a 3 inches blade more or less and a thick spine (around 0.16 or 4mm) under 150$, possibly not a coated blade. Any suggestions?
I’ve got a question… Is the Benchmade Bushcrafter still a good all around camp knife, in 2023? I’m thinking, contoured handle, blade steel, grind, thickness? Knife strength for light batoning is important to me, as is a super comfortable handle. Thank you.
The flexible fire steel loop is an interesting idea.
I have a twofold question. First question, I am curious why knife center don't carry any selection of Zombie Knife & Tool knives? Second, other than Cold Steel, what other similar ZKT knife brands do knife center carries?
DCA, is there anything to the Rambo knife replicas? I don't expect them to be super sturdy but are they at least usable or are they all show? Thank you for all you do!
Why is the HRC lower with coated blades?
I'm starting to collect knives from as many different countries as I can. My question is can you tell me what knives you think are icons of each country?
Great question!
Hi DCA, I’m searching for a knife for my brother in law, he’s a drummer in a death metal band, likes black and natural materials and preferably probably sculls on the blade 😅. Sculls are optional for my choice for him but maybe some nice engravings in the blade or handle/sheath. It should be a fixed blade so he can whip it out at camp to impress the ladies and children with his firemaking skills. Price around 100 dollars. Hope you can help a knife fellow out.
Here's a question for a future FAQ:
What EDC folders have the highest ratio of sharpened blade edge to handle length? The aim here being to get the most useable edge into the smallest handle. A couple of caveats: no automatics, and no dagger-style blades where both edges of the blade are sharpened.
For comparison sake, take the Spyderco Smock vs the Benchmade Bugout. The Smock offers 2.93" of sharpened edge in a handle length of 4.5" for an edge to handle ratio of about 0.65, whereas the Bugout offers 3.24" of sharpened edge in a 4.22" handle, for a ratio of almost 0.77. Are there non-auto, non-dagger folding knives with a better edge to handle ratio out there?
Thanks for all the videos. How about an all aluminum handle series or all bronze washers knives. As a bonus how about comparing the Skrams 240 or 200 to big knives you sell , I enjoy mine and amazed at the value. Warm greetings. Matthew from Norway
Hey DCA and Thomas love the channel. Question, I retired form the US Navy but still work on the base now in an office. I'm tired of tactical and "tactiCool", what is the least tactical you would recommend with a $100 budget? I want it to be loud and fun. 4" blade limit.
Hey DCA and Thomas! Love your videos.
Most serious question of the day: What kind of scythe/glaive would you recommend for self-defense? Thanks.
Hi DCA! Love the videos you guys make ! True lovers of knives.
Can you help me find a "gents folder" with an invisible regular flipper (additional front flipper is a bonus) like the corgi - only a little more longer, pointier or aggressive blade?
Thanks!
The micarta on the Liong Mah is so beautiful
Hey DCA! Im looking for a blade that could be carried while snowboarding. Stainless steel, orange/easy to see scales, lightweight, easy to use with gloves on, low price in the case it is lost, and preferably a fixed blade. I know this is a lot to ask for but i would appreciate your feedback.
Hey DCA, at what point (pun intended) does blade thickness overcome the steel characteristic of toughness? Is a ¼ thick blade of a less tough steel, better than a thinner tougher steel? Thanks.
I’d love to see a comparison is the benchmade saddle mountain skinner the newer model with s90v the handle are tremendously comfortable and I was just looking to see if there is anything comparable out there?
They are the same size - the original one comes with s30v steel and a wood handle and the new version has a richlite handle (scales). I own the S90V version and it is a great knife - I think it is worth the extra money for the better steel and handles. I found mine on sale for about 188 so it was cheaper than the S30V version.
I own the newer model as well I wanted to see a comparison of the anonimous and that new s90v rich lite model but I just bought the anonimous so I guess il make my own comparison lol
Love your show, hubby watches all the time !!!!
Hi DCA ! A serious (very?) question:
Find me the perfect fidget knife, one with front and back flipper tabs, a cutout for thumb and middle finger flicks and a finger safe lock so it can also wrist flick!
Preferably a gents knife
(With all the demands, it will be nice if it will also have an edge..)
Thanks! Love your videos!
Are NedFoss knives any good?
Don’t use the benchmade to pry open car doors and you’ll be just fine doing everything else including batoning wood. Everyone thinks you need .5” steel to do basic camp/survival stuff. Silly and unnecessary weight to boot
CLPM60; Hello David, I really enjoy and respect your the opinions you present on your videos. I was wondering if you could do an episode on FAQ’s and explain in layman’s terms the different blade angles. I’ve dabbled for years with knives and the different angles or grinds confuse me at times. Thank You DCA!
ZT 006 all the way. I got one and it's incredible. The hand guard can removed
Hi guys! What's your opinion of the recently announced Leatherman Garage Batch #005? Worth it? Or should we wait for the Arc?
I feel like ZT & steel will are brands I know about but they don’t seem to market anything
Hey DCA and Gang, Question for you! I am a relatively new Bladesmith and knife maker (2 years in give or take) and have personally been trying to find my apex of form and function! I was curious about who you think as far as designers/makers are doing the best job of striking the balance between form and function? Feel free to explore outside the realm of pocket knives and of course the more examples the better ;) Thanks and have a lovely day!
You can make the most basic design as art like Jakebcreates and LT Wright or you can make an intricate mess. They all sell and it's hard to say what your style should be. Make your style quality plus R&D. Draw it out, get an opinion or two. Forge one and have various size friends carry it for a day or a week. Get feedback. If it's a small fixie, taco sheath only. Pancake on a small edc feels goofy. I'm currently digging my TJ Schwarz Outlander and wanting a TPK Raptor but also love classic designs.
Which is the original Swiss army knife, and which is the genuine Swiss army knife?
Hey, DCA! Are there gentleman fixed blades? If yes then what makes a fixed blade a gentleman fixed blade and can you show us a few gentleman fixed blades?
As Wolverine could clinch his fist and deploy the OTF Adamantium curved drop point claws; could an OTF be created that would deploy by the squeeze of the fingers and thumb? Realistically a double button action that does not slide back and forth.
It could deploy (they already exist), but not retract.
Hi Sir,
I understand that grinds affect how well the knife performs in a certain role, but is technique and skill a significant factor?
For example, 2 of my favourite channels both are bushcrafters, one values a full zero scandi, the other a zero convex, both state that their preferred grind feathers sticks better!
Your thoughts are much appreciated
Considering how versatile and useful nessmuk and canadian belt knives are why aren't they more popular?
Hi there! Big fan here, question for you all: My good friend just went away to navy bootcamp, he is headed to rescue swimmer school after. I want to get him a knife that he will be able to use in his training and operations as a rescue swimmer. Any recommendations?
Hey DCA, looking for a more premium titanium bolster and micarta handle folder, $150-300 range
For the budget to premium company question. Couple suggestions Kansept, Bestech.
Boker ROCKS! I've always had one or another I wanted. I'm so mad I can't replace M Type and Hyper by Chad Los Banos. Mine were stolen! And they're discontinued!. I want a Boker Vollintegral xl or swiss dagger/ P-08
Hey DCA,
I have a favor to ask of you. I’m wanting to buy a Spyderco Lil Temperance 3 lightweight. My question is other than it more robust construction how does it compare to the Para 3 lightweight? I already own the Para 3 lightweight so I’d like a quick comparison/opinion. FYI I’ll be ordering the K390 when it’s available.
Have you thought about covering TKell or Compliance Edge? two of my absolute favorite knife designers.....
My brain is trying to picture a drop point Bowie, and is about to s'plode. Please help.
ZT 0006 is one of the best made-in-USA production fixed blades in recent years.
Hey KnifeCenter gang! Thanks for the videos and info you put out. I’m a fan of micarta handles and love unique knives. I was wondering if you could give a few examples of unique blades with micarta handles or unique materials used to make the micarta? Fixed blade or folder, at $50, $100, $150. Thank you for the consideration.
The bone handled slip joint is beautiful I can’t wait to see what it is
The sheath for the Zt leaves much to be desired for the price.
When can we expect any nordsmith knives to be in stock...huh hum DCA? Specifically the canteen. Please help a brother out!