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Really enjoyed this one As someone who is still a newbie getting into knives, this kind of thing really helps me see what’s out there and also see what the heck people are talking about and why Which is great grounds for developing my own opinions later on down the road Thank you MC!
As someone just getting into knives, I carefully selected the AD-15 as my first non-budget knife. When I saw the Demko AD20 on your list, I didn't know it existed... I simply have to get it now.
Bench made Osborne axis in the original green. I am on my second. 1ST knife grew legs at a job. Bought my dad one. My brother has it now. The fact that anyone who carries one for a month , carries one for the rest of their live speaks volumes.
Really good video, loved the fact that you didn’t spent half an hour talking about each knife like a lot of people seem to do, would love you to do this kind of video about slip joint knives for us unfortunate people who live in the uk 🙏🏻👍
I never noticed that the lines on the handle flow thru to the blade soo well on the Shirogorov Quantum... dang! Like where the swoop stops on the handle carries over to the grind on the blade... beautiful!!!
Nice list. I can roll with you on putting the Hinderer XM-18 at #3. Shiro are top notch knives after all. BUT...no Sebenza on the list?? I mean, that's almost criminal. Most enthusiasts, notice I didn't say collectors...put Hinderer, Chris Reeve, Strider (no particular order) as the holy trinity of knives. I am one of those people. Sure, there are "nicer" knives. But those 3 encompass all there is to love about knives. Just my humble $.02
I guessed the top 3 correctly, but wasn't sure if you were gonna put the ad20 ahead of the F3 or not. I can not put the F3NS down. I've had it for 2 weeks now, and have to force myself to carry another knife every few days. It is so incredibly perfect. Great list!
Wow, what a great list. I appreciate ur insight and candid presentations. I have been into this (seriously) for just a year, and am amazed by the knife world. The designs, materials, makers and community are all very interesting. It looks like I got into this with good timing. I have six knives from ur list, consisting of Three Hinderers, One CRK, One Protech and One Benchmade. I have nine more on my bucket list from ur list here. Yes, I am hooked. Thanks again and keep 'em coming.
I really liked and respected your list. Thank you MC for doing this. I haven't handled any of the knives in the top 20 so I couldn't comment either way, but I mostly agreed with 50-25. I have several on that list. Recently though my WE Beacon has taken my #1 spot even over my Kapara and TRM Atom. :)
Excellent. Thank you, MC. Quite an undertaking to assemble and video all these when you don't own them all! This list, along with the "Top 10 Fidget Friendly Knives", are very helpful. Introduced me to several knives I "must have" at some point (qty=9, to be exact). Glad to see the comments are generally all positive, as well.
I agree with a lot of your choices…the ranking is another thing but I also respect your overall feel about it…you know I owned better half of these knives but recently sold them all, except for Spyderco Kapara, Civivi Elementum and Spyderco Police…I also didnt sell even one Victorinox knife or Opinel knife…ive actually gone through the journey of finding the best knife for me and I came to realize i dont want my folding knife to be thick as hell in stock and TBE…for prying I have fixed blades, for sliciness I have Opinel…opinels are also just so much more customizable than most of the knives you mentioned…you get 0.007” TBE which is just a dream…i spent so much money on high end knives...man i regret it now cause the thrill of owning them was only temporary and soon it became an unhealthy addiction…Rocksteads cant even be used to nicely cut through an apple, I mean what do you actually pay 1500$ in such a knife…design, quality but utility not so much…i sold it all and took my girlfriend for a premium vacation instead…the best choice i ever made
@@evanacey1414 do you actually use your knives? If you did, you would perhaps understand my side of the argument…its not the steel or brand that cuts, its the geometry and TBE…Shiros are like 0.015” behind the edge, Hinderers like 0.028”…now compare it to Opinel, you get 0.007” TBE, its a noticably better slicer than Shirogorov, I know that because i had owned 3 Shiros and actually used them for hard work…
I'm glad someone else gives the Shaman some love. I've been trying to get my hands on a Cruwear + brown canvas micarta one for over a year now. Sucks that it seems like doing so for under $500 just isn't possible. What I wouldn't give to go back to the days when sprint runs weren't every variant in M4 with mint FRN handles.
I was able to buy one at a store for under 300 just 2 days ago. Well, it's the Z-wear, not cruwear. They happened to have bought a collection from a collector and they sold the knives at a discount from MSRP. I just happened to walk in to feel some knives, as I have never owned a knife. They had just gotten it and after some research I snagged it.
Been wanting an F3NS for a while now, could have bought one a few times in stock, but keep buying other limited hard to get knives.. Hope they don't stop stocking them soon so I have time to recover from recent purchases lol. Is it really better than the Arius? That's my favorite current knife I've handled.
I love that you titled this "pocket knives" and not "EDC pocket knives" this list is fair and putting 50 knives on the table in any order is hard to do
Beyond amazing. I'm used to $250 (each and I use 4 of them) Japanese water stones and an $800 guided sharpening system. If you want the best edge...wet stones . ..but you're gonna spend time and money. The difference between a wet stone edge and this device is maybe 5-10 percent. No one will ever notice. However.. make sure you don't take off too much material from your knife!
Thanks for this very ambitious Top 50 list. I always enjoy these. And thanks for doing it despite the inevitable Dead Sea levels of saltiness that flow.
I'm curious why the Para 3 rated so much higher than the PM2 for you? My opinion would probably have them swapped in place on your list as I prefer the PM2.
Please forgive my ignorance. I was looking at buying a pocket knife on Amazon, and afterwards I got this video suggestion here on UA-cam. The algorithm at work. I appreciate good design on anything so I understand paying for quality. I guess you’re a collector, this is a hobby as much an anything, but can you explain to me what you use these knives for day to day, and also why you own so many. Going by this video I am picturing knifes falling out of every pocket, bag, glove box, jacket and drawer in your life… Please don’t take my comment as a negative, I’m just trying to understand and am curious. I live in Ireland and EDC isn’t a thing at all here. The closest anyone would come to carrying a knife with them would be a leatherman or similar multi tool . And even then only if they worked in a trade, carpentry, building etc… Thanks for reading this and I appreciate any replies.
1980-81 3 dot Buck 110 with the better 440C steel which was the last time they used it. I have some of the blades on this list and all of these "super duper" steel knives sit in a box collecting dust. The thicker, squared off bolster 3 dot 110 is the best version Buck ever made. It's also the masculine version and what the 110 should look like. It's the only blade you'll need. Reason being, easy to sharpen to a razor blade, no moving parts, no internal springs, no screws or a pocket clip that destroys pockets. Just an all metal handle and a very strong lock back with a spring bar. And I'll have to add (just for the hell of it) it has killed Grizzlies before. The best part, I just scored my third one for a little more than $40 in perfect condition. Runner up I would add the Gerber 06 Manual with S30V or the Benchmade Ritter Griptilian M390 with AWT aluminum handles and maybe the Adamas 275. I just don't see the point in purchasing knives that cost as much as guns.
In reference to the rockstead and maybe all "overpriced" knives: what people don't realize is that extra cost does not often come from materials but from quality control. I work in quality control as a QA Lab Tech. Higher quality control means more expensive equipment capable of a higher degree of accuracy, more discarded cutting tools as they are exchanged more frequently because as they wear the accuracy is decreased, and more product being rejected for scrap in general. This is where we start discussing if it's worth it and as MC says it's entirely a personal choice
1. They don't. That's a pretty exaggerated statement. 2. Civivi/Ruike are made in China (dramatically lower labor costs) and generally are utilizing lesser materials, especially when it comes to steel. Benchmades are expensive, but not "overpriced" just because they cost more than Civivi/Ruike knives. Now you have the correct information 👍
That's a great list. I haven't handled many of the knives on it, and I'm just edging my way back into knife collecting after selling everything & spending a few years away from most of the knife 'scene'; but your taste in knives is (nearly) impeccable. You must have one hell of a collection. The folders I miss the most were the ones I sold last (naturally): my Shirogorovs. I had two F95s & an F3. Fairly basic, no Custom Division awesomeness, but they felt like folding knife perfection to me. I liked my Sebenza (never owned an Umnumzaan), I liked my Hinderers (& I liked my original 0392), but I fucking loved those Shirogorov blades. That Shiro Quantum & the new F3 look amazing, and the collaborations with makers like Tom Mayo & RJ Martin look outstanding... just really expensive.
collecting antique knives is a lot more interesting in the long-term than collecting modern precision folders that all kind of look alike and do the same things. Obviously if you got rid of everything and lost interest in knives then the modern folders werent doing much for you.
If you like spyderco knives imo one of the coolest and very light but very strong was a spyderco c35Q with the spyder cut into the blade definitely was a favorite of mine!
I thought for sure the #1 would be an Old Timer Trapper. Carried a Spyderco Delica for the last years of my military life and beyond but now switch between a Civivi Elementum and a Kizor V3 Vigor. The Civivi is more and more in my pocket. It does everything I need and has a great grip. Not sure how you can beat it for the money. Amazing how far knifes and steel have come
The top 20 seem highly unattainable but fun to watch nevertheless. Aspirational knife eye candy at its finest. Museum and jewelry knives I never knew I wanted.
Great list. In agreement on most. But especially your top 2. Without a doubt the demko ad20 and shiro F3NS are the 2 greatest folding knives ever both so different but both so good. With my number three spot going to the oz Roosevelt.
youre a brave man doing this subject,MC!! I really enjoyed watching this, though..I just thought I'd drop in and thank you (as I try to do periodically) for the quality and quantity of your consistent videos. As always, love and respect from across the pond, Jim
I've been carrying my Spyderco Military Model since '08. Before that, was the Benchmade AFCK. (Similar design, but the ergonomics were a bit off.) Dude, I'm picky about my folding blades. Here's a few criteria: 1) must have lanyard hole. 2) must carry tip-down. 3) blade hole or finger flipper. No thumb studs. 4) made in America You'd be amazed at what prevents me from purchasing every sharp thing I see.
I know you commented this a while ago but is there any specific reason that they must be tip-down when carrying? I prefer mine tip up but having a tip down only knife doesn’t bother me much. Was just wondering why it was such a dealbreaker for you my man. Hope you actually see this and am able to respond!
Recently have been watching some of your reviews. I really enjoyed your Top 50. Amazingly watched the whole thing and it opened my eyes wider to the world of production folders. What, no Boker Mermaid on the list? 😂 Keep up the excellent content-subscribed.
My favorite ZT is the Todd Rexford zt0801 but I'm talking about version 1 with the 2 piece full titanium and elmax blade steel. They did make a version in m390 but it's crazy expensive
MC Those all are some beautiful blades. I'm in love with the Microtech blades. I haven't got much time left do to health issues, but imma try and get me one. Those otf are my grail knifes. After I pass on I can leave it to my grand kid. Great video good sir
Mini griptilian with sheepsfoot blade is best pocket knife. Been in my pocket 5 years and gonna be hard to knock out. Excellent warranty, lifetime sharpening, perfect size, great steel and build quality
Awesome job MC I must say that I’m in agreement with all you’ve said and wanting to get my hands on some of the ones that you mentioned here today!!!! Keep up the great content and I’ll see you in the next video!!!!
These knives are interesting and show some differences on our own requirements (for example I want my knives one handed ambidextrous). However, I honestly think leaving off the Benchmade 710 off the list is just a miss. It really helped make the modern EDC knife seen as well as being the first Axis lock. Just my thoughts.
I liked this list. My only suggestion would be maybe to make a series out of it. 5 videos one for each of your tiers. Could allow you to take your time explaining your favorite knives, but I still like the quick delivery.
If you can get a first or second Gen American Lawman I highly recommend. They both have steel liners so are thicker and heavier. The first gen has a more useable choil.
Solid choices. The only thing shocking was that I have more Hinderers than you. I need to reel myself in. I’d move a few things around, but it’s opinion. Thx.
Because of you and your channel I broke down an got a xm18 3.5 with a textured titanium warthog scale.. it is a great knife!! Thanks for opening my eyes to it
Seeing some of the knives that you put ahead of the Chris Reeve Umnumzaan, I totally understand it being in the upper teens But to me, that knife is the greatest knife of all time, and I agree it is absolutely the best design CRK has ever come up with. I have a new drop point one in magnacut and my goodness it is incredible 🤩
I’m doing myself a favor and not reading the other comments. This list is completely invalid without the sebenza and the slysz bowie. Respectfully sir. However I very much enjoyed watching. Thanks MC!
Just goes to show how everyone values knives differently. I tend to like a more minimalist design to my knives. ie Quiet Carry Waypoint, Sebenza 31 Small, Fox TUR or other knives by Jesper etc. But I'm glad to see the Altus on there ;P That's a knife that I think is beautiful in design but also has great functionality to it.
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You shoulda put the name of each knife in text while it's on the screen
Seeing that Rockstead shortly before the tip incident. Hopefully you do another top 50. Two years down the road, things change.
Weird, my bank manager just kicked my door in and smashed my tv in the middle of this video, how did he even know? 🤷🏻♂️
Time Slots for Knives:
50. QSP Penguin - 4:04
49. CIVIVI Cogent - 4:16
48. CIVIVI Altus - 4:32
47. Benchmade Bugout - 4:47
46. Hogue Deka - 5:17
45. Benchmade 940 - 5:53
44. Benchmade Super Freek - 6:23
43. Benchmade Mini Crooked River - 7:01
42. Cold Steel AD-15 - 7:43
41. Cold Steel AD-10 - 8:51
TIER 2
40. Spyderco PM2 - 9:16
39. Spyderco Manix 2 - 9:52
38. Microtech Ultratech - 10:25
37. TRM Shadow - 11:05
36. Protech SNG - 12:07
35. Protech Malibu - 12:43
34. Protech Rockeye - 13:16
33. UEDC F5.5 - 13:54
32. Cold Steel American Lawman - 14:24
31. Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - 15:19
TIER 3
30. Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - 16:20
29. ZT 0562 - 17:21
28. Strider SNG - 17:59
27. Spyderco Kapara - 19:02
26. Microtech Dirac Delta - 19:41
25. Les George VECP V3 - 20:45
24. TAD Dauntless - 22:09
23. Spyderco Para 3 - 23:10
22. Varga VBR - 23:59
21. Microtech Socom Elite - 24:35
TIER 4
20. Spyderco Shaman - 25:23
19. CKF FIF20 - 26:33
18. CRK Umnumzaan - 27:29
17. CKF Rotten Evo - 28:23
16. Vero Isotope - 29:14
15. SBD Production Mini Tempest - 30:26
14. ZT 0392 - 31:56
13. Hinderer Eklipse - 32:51
12. Holt Specter - 33:56
11. Reate JACK 1 - 34:54
TIER 5
10. Shirogorov Quantum - 35:51
9. Rockstead Higo II - 36:59
8. Koenig Arius - 38:38
7. Shirogorov F95 - 39:33
6. SBD Evo Typhoon - 40:37
5. CKF Rassenti Snafu 2.0 - 43:11
4. Herman Slim - 44:03
3. Hinderer XM-18 3.5" - 45:19
2. Demko AD-20 - 47:00
1. Shirogorov F3 NS - 49:54
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God bless you lol
Thanks
Really enjoyed this one
As someone who is still a newbie getting into knives, this kind of thing really helps me see what’s out there and also see what the heck people are talking about and why
Which is great grounds for developing my own opinions later on down the road
Thank you MC!
still new at this
As someone just getting into knives, I carefully selected the AD-15 as my first non-budget knife. When I saw the Demko AD20 on your list, I didn't know it existed... I simply have to get it now.
I'm looking at the Titanium AD2O.5 as my first non-budget knife
Bench made Osborne axis in the original green. I am on my second. 1ST knife grew legs at a job. Bought my dad one. My brother has it now. The fact that anyone who carries one for a month , carries one for the rest of their live speaks volumes.
Absolute garbage knives from a truly garbage company...
More than anything this list shows how just how great a time it is (current madnesses aside) to be in to knives. 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼
Really good video, loved the fact that you didn’t spent half an hour talking about each knife like a lot of people seem to do, would love you to do this kind of video about slip joint knives for us unfortunate people who live in the uk 🙏🏻👍
I wonder if he even owns any slip joints. I suspect he doesn't.
I never noticed that the lines on the handle flow thru to the blade soo well on the Shirogorov Quantum... dang! Like where the swoop stops on the handle carries over to the grind on the blade... beautiful!!!
Nice list. I can roll with you on putting the Hinderer XM-18 at #3. Shiro are top notch knives after all. BUT...no Sebenza on the list?? I mean, that's almost criminal. Most enthusiasts, notice I didn't say collectors...put Hinderer, Chris Reeve, Strider (no particular order) as the holy trinity of knives. I am one of those people. Sure, there are "nicer" knives. But those 3 encompass all there is to love about knives.
Just my humble $.02
I guessed the top 3 correctly, but wasn't sure if you were gonna put the ad20 ahead of the F3 or not. I can not put the F3NS down. I've had it for 2 weeks now, and have to force myself to carry another knife every few days. It is so incredibly perfect. Great list!
Oh boy I was waiting for this one
I really enjoyed your list of 50 knives. For my ZT-0562, I bought a full blue hardware kit from Australia
It really sets the knife off.
"You are incorrect. The Buck 110 in 420hc is the greatest knife of all time MC." -Randy
Disagree... but it's a good one
I've got a 75th anniversary 110 it's gorgeous
@Wecanjump lol... oh yeah, herd that... lmao
Y’all laugh but I want an auto 110
Those are pretty cool , I just want my first Spyderco paramilitary
For a cheap knife I love the Pilar 3 in d2. Crkt may not be not be my favorite manufacturer, but for the price they hit it out of the park...
His list is for people who are rich
Before I even watch this I'm rooting for the replacement to my Delica.. the Spyderco PM3 lightweight is now my favorite EDC. Now time to watch... 😃
Wow, what a great list. I appreciate ur insight and candid presentations. I have been into this (seriously) for just a year, and am amazed by the knife world. The designs, materials, makers and community are all very interesting. It looks like I got into this with good timing. I have six knives from ur list, consisting of Three Hinderers, One CRK, One Protech and One Benchmade. I have nine more on my bucket list from ur list here. Yes, I am hooked. Thanks again and keep 'em coming.
I really liked and respected your list. Thank you MC for doing this. I haven't handled any of the knives in the top 20 so I couldn't comment either way, but I mostly agreed with 50-25. I have several on that list. Recently though my WE Beacon has taken my #1 spot even over my Kapara and TRM Atom. :)
I’m happy to hear that. I have it showing up tomorrow along with a Tactile Bexar and QC Drift.
Great job dude ... You have good taste and knowledge of knives. Keep up the good work ...
All that work was not in vain, I have been thoroughly entertained. Thank you, MC.
Excellent. Thank you, MC. Quite an undertaking to assemble and video all these when you don't own them all! This list, along with the "Top 10 Fidget Friendly Knives", are very helpful. Introduced me to several knives I "must have" at some point (qty=9, to be exact). Glad to see the comments are generally all positive, as well.
The Mini Crooked River has a great blade and sharpening choil.. I never noticed that before this video. I like that blue too.
I agree with a lot of your choices…the ranking is another thing but I also respect your overall feel about it…you know I owned better half of these knives but recently sold them all, except for Spyderco Kapara, Civivi Elementum and Spyderco Police…I also didnt sell even one Victorinox knife or Opinel knife…ive actually gone through the journey of finding the best knife for me and I came to realize i dont want my folding knife to be thick as hell in stock and TBE…for prying I have fixed blades, for sliciness I have Opinel…opinels are also just so much more customizable than most of the knives you mentioned…you get 0.007” TBE which is just a dream…i spent so much money on high end knives...man i regret it now cause the thrill of owning them was only temporary and soon it became an unhealthy addiction…Rocksteads cant even be used to nicely cut through an apple, I mean what do you actually pay 1500$ in such a knife…design, quality but utility not so much…i sold it all and took my girlfriend for a premium vacation instead…the best choice i ever made
Fucking Opinel?!? You’re kidding… Right? I suppose everyone has a right to their opinion… Just as they also have a right to be wrong..
@@evanacey1414 do you actually use your knives? If you did, you would perhaps understand my side of the argument…its not the steel or brand that cuts, its the geometry and TBE…Shiros are like 0.015” behind the edge, Hinderers like 0.028”…now compare it to Opinel, you get 0.007” TBE, its a noticably better slicer than Shirogorov, I know that because i had owned 3 Shiros and actually used them for hard work…
Going to be saving up for Koenig for my next grail knife.
I'm glad someone else gives the Shaman some love. I've been trying to get my hands on a Cruwear + brown canvas micarta one for over a year now. Sucks that it seems like doing so for under $500 just isn't possible. What I wouldn't give to go back to the days when sprint runs weren't every variant in M4 with mint FRN handles.
There’s a lava pm2 coming soon in I believe g10
I was able to buy one at a store for under 300 just 2 days ago. Well, it's the Z-wear, not cruwear. They happened to have bought a collection from a collector and they sold the knives at a discount from MSRP. I just happened to walk in to feel some knives, as I have never owned a knife. They had just gotten it and after some research I snagged it.
Been wanting an F3NS for a while now, could have bought one a few times in stock, but keep buying other limited hard to get knives.. Hope they don't stop stocking them soon so I have time to recover from recent purchases lol. Is it really better than the Arius? That's my favorite current knife I've handled.
Yes. It absolutely is 👍
My top 3 are all Hinderer versions, tops being my new xm24 bowie which is the pinnacle of pocket flippers.
I love that you titled this "pocket knives" and not "EDC pocket knives" this list is fair and putting 50 knives on the table in any order is hard to do
Beyond amazing. I'm used to $250 (each and I use 4 of them) Japanese water stones and an $800 guided sharpening system. If you want the best edge...wet stones . ..but you're gonna spend time and money. The difference between a wet stone edge and this device is maybe 5-10 percent. No one will ever notice. However.. make sure you don't take off too much material from your knife!
Great Video! Thanks good choices .
WTF... Where has this channel been the last several years that I've realized my sickness/love for knives. Subscribed.
Thanks for this very ambitious Top 50 list. I always enjoy these. And thanks for doing it despite the inevitable Dead Sea levels of saltiness that flow.
I know you’re not taking requests but as a lefty, I would love to see your top 10/20 ambidextrous folding knives.
I'm curious why the Para 3 rated so much higher than the PM2 for you? My opinion would probably have them swapped in place on your list as I prefer the PM2.
The Para 3 is just a less awkward version of the PM2.
Metal Complex oof 😁
Nice list MC! Wish my favorite Spyderco the Smock made the list. Thanks for the work that went into the video, and all you do for the knife community!
Please forgive my ignorance.
I was looking at buying a pocket knife on Amazon, and afterwards I got this video suggestion here on UA-cam. The algorithm at work.
I appreciate good design on anything so I understand paying for quality.
I guess you’re a collector, this is a hobby as much an anything, but can you explain to me what you use these knives for day to day, and also why you own so many.
Going by this video I am picturing knifes falling out of every pocket, bag, glove box, jacket and drawer in your life…
Please don’t take my comment as a negative, I’m just trying to understand and am curious.
I live in Ireland and EDC isn’t a thing at all here.
The closest anyone would come to carrying a knife with them would be a leatherman or similar multi tool . And even then only if they worked in a trade, carpentry, building etc…
Thanks for reading this and I appreciate any replies.
1980-81 3 dot Buck 110 with the better 440C steel which was the last time they used it. I have some of the blades on this list and all of these "super duper" steel knives sit in a box collecting dust. The thicker, squared off bolster 3 dot 110 is the best version Buck ever made. It's also the masculine version and what the 110 should look like. It's the only blade you'll need. Reason being, easy to sharpen to a razor blade, no moving parts, no internal springs, no screws or a pocket clip that destroys pockets. Just an all metal handle and a very strong lock back with a spring bar. And I'll have to add (just for the hell of it) it has killed Grizzlies before. The best part, I just scored my third one for a little more than $40 in perfect condition. Runner up I would add the Gerber 06 Manual with S30V or the Benchmade Ritter Griptilian M390 with AWT aluminum handles and maybe the Adamas 275. I just don't see the point in purchasing knives that cost as much as guns.
Over all a solid list. Good job.
Great list of knives. Love the video.
This production was over the top awesome.
In reference to the rockstead and maybe all "overpriced" knives: what people don't realize is that extra cost does not often come from materials but from quality control. I work in quality control as a QA Lab Tech. Higher quality control means more expensive equipment capable of a higher degree of accuracy, more discarded cutting tools as they are exchanged more frequently because as they wear the accuracy is decreased, and more product being rejected for scrap in general. This is where we start discussing if it's worth it and as MC says it's entirely a personal choice
Why then does knives like civivi or ruike have better overall fit and Finnish than the over priced Benchmade?
1. They don't. That's a pretty exaggerated statement.
2. Civivi/Ruike are made in China (dramatically lower labor costs) and generally are utilizing lesser materials, especially when it comes to steel.
Benchmades are expensive, but not "overpriced" just because they cost more than Civivi/Ruike knives. Now you have the correct information 👍
Thanks for the time put into this video. It is awesome!
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That's a great list. I haven't handled many of the knives on it, and I'm just edging my way back into knife collecting after selling everything & spending a few years away from most of the knife 'scene'; but your taste in knives is (nearly) impeccable. You must have one hell of a collection.
The folders I miss the most were the ones I sold last (naturally): my Shirogorovs. I had two F95s & an F3. Fairly basic, no Custom Division awesomeness, but they felt like folding knife perfection to me. I liked my Sebenza (never owned an Umnumzaan), I liked my Hinderers (& I liked my original 0392), but I fucking loved those Shirogorov blades. That Shiro Quantum & the new F3 look amazing, and the collaborations with makers like Tom Mayo & RJ Martin look outstanding... just really expensive.
collecting antique knives is a lot more interesting in the long-term than collecting modern precision folders that all kind of look alike and do the same things. Obviously if you got rid of everything and lost interest in knives then the modern folders werent doing much for you.
Yes! Exactly when I need more MC content.
If you like spyderco knives imo one of the coolest and very light but very strong was a spyderco c35Q with the spyder cut into the blade definitely was a favorite of mine!
The best folding knife out there hands down is the Spyderco Yojimbo👍🏻 The size, blade design and lock is a trifecta win!
False.
True?
My favorite all time carry folding knife is the Benchmade 940 Osbourne. I was surprised where it landed on your rankings. Great video though.
Great list! I’m glad I have a few of the lower ranked blades. Maybe someday get my hands on some of those higher premium knives.
I thought for sure the #1 would be an Old Timer Trapper. Carried a Spyderco Delica for the last years of my military life and beyond but now switch between a Civivi Elementum and a Kizor V3 Vigor. The Civivi is more and more in my pocket. It does everything I need and has a great grip. Not sure how you can beat it for the money. Amazing how far knifes and steel have come
100% what I expected. I mean, trapper styles are pretty much everyone's first pocket knife.
I enjoyed this video, and actually made the list 4 times. Someday I would really love to have a 20 Ti like yours.
Great list Mc, I was glad to see a spyderco make it so far and now that I have my own shaman I can see why!
The top 20 seem highly unattainable but fun to watch nevertheless. Aspirational knife eye candy at its finest. Museum and jewelry knives I never knew I wanted.
I like your selection of knives ..Thanks for sharing ,,
Hey very nice video right here! My top 1 would be the PMP Alpha Beast.
Great list. In agreement on most. But especially your top 2. Without a doubt the demko ad20 and shiro F3NS are the 2 greatest folding knives ever both so different but both so good. With my number three spot going to the oz Roosevelt.
I love your attitude to knives, keep it up Sir!
youre a brave man doing this subject,MC!! I really enjoyed watching this, though..I just thought I'd drop in and thank you (as I try to do periodically) for the quality and quantity of your consistent videos. As always, love and respect from across the pond, Jim
Thanks for the ranking video. Love yo see how every person has different views and opinions. That is what makes the knife world so great. Variety!
I've been carrying my Spyderco Military Model since '08.
Before that, was the Benchmade AFCK.
(Similar design, but the ergonomics were a bit off.)
Dude, I'm picky about my folding blades.
Here's a few criteria:
1) must have lanyard hole.
2) must carry tip-down.
3) blade hole or finger flipper. No thumb studs.
4) made in America
You'd be amazed at what prevents me from purchasing every sharp thing I see.
You basically threw benchmade off the list lmao
I know you commented this a while ago but is there any specific reason that they must be tip-down when carrying? I prefer mine tip up but having a tip down only knife doesn’t bother me much. Was just wondering why it was such a dealbreaker for you my man. Hope you actually see this and am able to respond!
@@doodlebob1061 because with a blade hole you can get your finger in the hole without having to flip it over if it’s tip down
Take a shot at each "moving on here!" Great video, I loved it!
Thank you for acknowledging the manix 2 > pm2
Your vocal delivery reminds me a lot of theroria apaphathis
Great List MC. Thanks for the share.
What’s the problem with the PM3 factory clip position? 23:20
The lanyard hole is prioritized making the clip carry shallow and it also makes the ergos worse. Stupid because very few people use the lanyard hole
Haha I can’t take this list seriously without a sebenza on there somewhere
Recently have been watching some of your reviews. I really enjoyed your Top 50. Amazingly watched the whole thing and it opened my eyes wider to the world of production folders. What, no Boker Mermaid on the list? 😂 Keep up the excellent content-subscribed.
Awesome video.. thank you!
My favorite ZT is the Todd Rexford zt0801 but I'm talking about version 1 with the 2 piece full titanium and elmax blade steel. They did make a version in m390 but it's crazy expensive
Thoroughly enjoyed this video MC, thank you! 👍
MC Those all are some beautiful blades. I'm in love with the Microtech blades. I haven't got much time left do to health issues, but imma try and get me one. Those otf are my grail knifes. After I pass on I can leave it to my grand kid. Great video good sir
I'm going to be moving very quickly with a 4min intro explaining the top 50 pocket knifes lol but I like it well done sir
Got my PM2 lotus scales and blue hardware kit comin for the birthday 🎂 🔪!!! Awesome list MC!!
these vid are great! you should do another final five now that your collection has expanded
Mini griptilian with sheepsfoot blade is best pocket knife. Been in my pocket 5 years and gonna be hard to knock out. Excellent warranty, lifetime sharpening, perfect size, great steel and build quality
Idk why but I was expecting you to do a fakeout with the Opinel no8 in the number 1 spot
Lol
Thanks for these. So enjoyable to just see all these awesome knives. Wish I could pick out 10 😂
Awesome job MC I must say that I’m in agreement with all you’ve said and wanting to get my hands on some of the ones that you mentioned here today!!!! Keep up the great content and I’ll see you in the next video!!!!
I have an XM-18 3.5 and have carried it only a few times. It would be a better knife if it didn’t have the aggressive jimping by the flipper tab.
These knives are interesting and show some differences on our own requirements (for example I want my knives one handed ambidextrous). However, I honestly think leaving off the Benchmade 710 off the list is just a miss. It really helped make the modern EDC knife seen as well as being the first Axis lock. Just my thoughts.
great video mate
Has this list changed much in the last year? Would love an updated video. Maybe a yearly thing if you have the time and/or desire.
I liked this list. My only suggestion would be maybe to make a series out of it. 5 videos one for each of your tiers. Could allow you to take your time explaining your favorite knives, but I still like the quick delivery.
Great list!! Thanks MC!
Super awesome video, thanks!
“Moving on here”
We did a lot of that didn't we?
Just a smidge, but love your stuff man keep up good content.
Well done. This is a great video!
Great list, thank you.
If you can get a first or second Gen American Lawman I highly recommend. They both have steel liners so are thicker and heavier. The first gen has a more useable choil.
Solid choices. The only thing shocking was that I have more Hinderers than you. I need to reel myself in. I’d move a few things around, but it’s opinion. Thx.
Because of you and your channel I broke down an got a xm18 3.5 with a textured titanium warthog scale.. it is a great knife!! Thanks for opening my eyes to it
1 - Large Inkosi, 2 - Umnunzaan, 3 - Large Sebenza. Love the list regardless, agree with about ~70% of the knives.
Seeing some of the knives that you put ahead of the Chris Reeve Umnumzaan, I totally understand it being in the upper teens
But to me, that knife is the greatest knife of all time, and I agree it is absolutely the best design CRK has ever come up with. I have a new drop point one in magnacut and my goodness it is incredible 🤩
Hard to disagree with the top pick! What an absolutely beautiful knife. Wish it was legal for me to carry anything over 3.5 inches where I live.
I’m doing myself a favor and not reading the other comments. This list is completely invalid without the sebenza and the slysz bowie. Respectfully sir. However I very much enjoyed watching. Thanks MC!
You got elephants living upstairs? Holy cow that thumping, thundering walking would drive me insane! Good vid btw!
I recently got a Koenig Arius and I think I’m going to sell all other knives and just keep that one because it’s unreal how good it is!!!
1:33 into the video, I'm thinking #1 is the XM-18 with the Sebenza close behind, can't say I'd disagree with it.
Hey great video as always. Just placed an order off of blades HQ per these videos.
I have quite a few in my cart on your shop as well
Just goes to show how everyone values knives differently. I tend to like a more minimalist design to my knives. ie Quiet Carry Waypoint, Sebenza 31 Small, Fox TUR or other knives by Jesper etc. But I'm glad to see the Altus on there ;P That's a knife that I think is beautiful in design but also has great functionality to it.