Steel-wise, yes, but I've tried several böker and böker plus' and perhaps I've had bad luck but I'd def wait to see several reviews before you part with your hard earned 💲
@@nachoisme $200 for a 5" magnacut fixed blade is a LOT better than that James brand thing being $270 Though I generally still agree! It's just that here they're in a comparison with a company taking the piss even more.
$279 for that James kitchen knife? I got Penguin in S35VN from you for about $75. That is the first knife that you have shown today that I had no desire to have.
@jeromes5834 no, it's a rip-off of the Becker BK40. Even the sledge grinds are identical. I overplayed them in photoshop and it's a pretty identical match
Anything is better than the Bugout. Yep totally a rip off. We ripped off the Schrade Radok and made it a button lock too. Some how won kife of the year with a obvious design theft.
I can only think of reasons why I haven't. It's like a rookie coming in saying I'm Michael Jordan without any experience or time to prove it. And he wants a $500 million deal while the max is $200million
I’ve been close but unless you’re delusional to think that purchasing knives is a good investment, why the hell not? I buy knives that visually please me & are fun to use. Haven’t had many opportunities to make money on selling them so it’s all about the enjoyment & they market some excellent designs with good manufacturing execution.
Hey DCA! My son just graduated and wants to go to culinary school. The basics he needs for practice are an 8-inch and A 10-inch Chef’s knife, A 3-inch paring knife, and a fish filleting knife, A carving knife. I know that's quite a few knives for one question but do you have any recommendations on any of them? Thanks!
Magnacut Demko will have to wait a while as I already blew my wad on an ANV knife from you. Also snagged myself the new S35VN Becker BK2 (72). The magnacut Demko will definitely be be mine next month though....
The kitchen knives with the 4 feet is such a good idea, and other companies should take note. Even the forks and spoons should be made the same way. So many times I want to use a spoon again and I can’t because when I put it down somewhere dirty, I didn’t think I was gonna need it again and then next thing I know I need it again to stir or something like that and then I just have to grab a whole new one. They should do that with everything from simple cereal, spoons to forks and everything else. I guess if they want money they can diversify a little bit.
I want that L.T Wright and Demco ... Loving the design of each sheath for them as well. Prefer not to show the exact blade shape as on many kydex/nylon/plastics sheaths. I think the rectangle box style actually looks good.
I honestly thought i was losing my mind when i kept seeing the aus 10 free reign knife because I thought I remembered Demko talking about magnacut for the knife at bladeshow last year. I thought I was imagining that. Lol now I know Im not crazy... (at least concerning that)
Please use your slightly lager than average hands to link your data to the s90v having more edge retention than magnacut please. Actual knife testing channels on this platform say otherwise i just want to see your proof. Thanks
I read that many of the Italian made knives have bad heat treatment. Is that true? I was looking at some of the MKM knives but haven't pulled the trigger yet after hearing that.
Lionsteel's first batch of m390 was pretty bad until they found the right heat treatment. Still it's softer than other companies. Their Sleipner is excellent.
That's a very poor over generalisation. Let's break this down. First, Italian knife makers have an excellent history going back several hundred years thus have plenty of experience & skill. Second, Italian knife makers are known for running steels on the softer side. Usually 1 to maybe 3 less HRC than what might be expected in US or elsewhere. Does this make it 'bad' - as a general statement no - unless you're looking to get the best edge retention possible from the steel. Most users won't even notice. However, it does mean that they (and hence the user) might not be getting the absolute best out of the steel. Third, the bad heat treat rap mostly stems from when M390 came in and a few of the companies ran it way too soft and it was noticeable. This did some damage as M390 was very expensive at the time and users were rightly angered. It was fixed but the memory remained. Don't blanket avoid Italian knives as you will truly be missing out on some truly great blades. By all means do some research but make sure that you go on fact and not outdated misinformation. Have a great day.
@@aaronrichards19886 All good - you never know if you don't ask. Understanding steels and heat treatments does take a while and I think you'll find many out there willing to share their knowledge and experience. Listening to DCA at the Knife Center is a good start!! Have a great day.
I would love to see a collection of folder options that offer a "dimple" (or whatever it's called") in the blade for your finger which is common place on Spydercos vice a simple cut out of the sharpen edge which are further often just half the width of one's finger. Call me a coward but I have complete confidence to push hard on a knife with that "dimple" that extends beyond the sharpen edge because of the added safety. I find it disappointing so few folders have it across all price points thus why I'm a huge Spyderco fan. Can you host a show presenting folders with this option up to $400. Thank you.
I'm gonna be honest that CJRB cord knife looks like the ideal knife shape in my preference Just need a hybrid knife shape with a katana tanto Or to the degree that you can't tell if it's a tanto or something else
My ideal knife shape is a straight blade with a bit of belly at the front katanna shaped tanto maybe a drop point or a clip point. And the reason why a katanna works well is because of its crecent shape over all (the tang the blade itself and looking from far away is curved)
That S90V Boker is only $150, I'm getting it. Will help fill out my collection of super steels. Still not as good as K390 except stainless. I bought a fillet knife of Magnacut from Warther Knives.
@@jimb9283 Oh heck, I knew there was a catch. I thought Boker was German made. I'm waiting till I get paid. You want to avoid MIC don't go into home astronomy, although in the last few years a lot of made in Taiwan started showing up.
@@PoetFisherman So it would seem. If Spyderco can put a FRN handle on a premium steel in Japan or Colorado like my K390 Dragonfly for $108 I don't see why Boker doesn't wake up and smell the coffee. I go out of my way to avoid Made In China and I will pass on a S90-V knife for $150 because of it. I don't know if someone making my knife is prison labor in China and I don't want to support that.
Reviews on the MKM lil fixies are that the steel is so soft its almost impossible to sharpen. Thats sad to hear, I've been wanting to get one. Was hoping the Magnacut FreeReign would have come in blue, I would have snagged one.
@@davidgarrett5671 It was during sharpening, the burr would not break off which is an indicator of softer steel. The Italian companies are well known for running M390 soft, but honestly most people won't know the difference.
@@arrowheadguys7637 You beat me to the mark re. 'softness'. Agree that Italian companies tend to run steels a bit softer (eg. 59-60 for M390 not uncommon). Not aware of any being 'impossible' to sharpen though. You're right about most not noticing - especially on smaller knives which don't see extended or hard use.
So with the multiple use of the phrase "Timey Wimey" What knife would you expect to see that Doctor Who use to win over the Cybermen, Dialecs or The Master?
Maybe a SAK. The Dr is far more likely to unscrew one of the roboty people than stab at them. I could see the Dr prying a panel open with a SAK can opener to remove the wiring of some brilliantly insidious machine the Master invented.
The Counter Critter is a cool design but 7Cr17Mov is wack. Seriously, it's 2023 and 9Cr18Mov is the minimum at that price. Heck, their own Z-Cut kitchen knives run BD1N and cost less!
I couldn't imagine paying almost $200 for a bugout... are they smoking something with these prices? at that price it shouldn't still be using S30V at the very least
Yeah, it's good but not that good. OMHO Benchmade prices have always been high but now they're ridiculous. $200 for a smallish knife with plastic handles and S30V (which was premium several years ago). Better value elsewhere.
I love the design of the Hoback but damn, thats a lot for a little fixed blade, especially next to the MKM in micarta for 50 USD less. Also James Brand, continue outdoing yourselves, its nothing if not entertaining.
I am once again begging any knife designers watching to create a pocket fixed blade that actually fits in your pocket. The sheath needs to be skinny and hug the blade. I’d much rather carry a small fixed blade, but the options are limited - and I don’t want to wear it around my neck or on my belt.
Just before watching, wanted to thank you guys on indexing videos, so I can skip most of knives which are absolutely ridiculous and wouldn't take them even if offered for free (just like the first pair)... and then I saw this video wasn't indexed. Talking about Murphy's law moment. LOL
Really loving all the hate towards Overprice Brand... i mean James Brand. They sure know how to profit off each individual sale. Make a $50-150 knife then sell it for triple its value.
180$ for those bug-outs.. smh.. s30v with that size blade is $140 $150 steel. You would think as many knives they make and sell with those same scales they would be able to lower the price. I say it all the time Im trying to own a knife from every major manufacturer but I still don't own a Benchmade. Why? Everytime I go to drop $150+ on a pocket knife I always find a better deal and a more interesting knife for my money. The most basic simplest knife design out for $180 doesnt help either..Usually its the opposite , if you are the top dog in the business you are able to offer the best deals.. But hey it works for Apple I guess it works for the butterfly as well. Fans will buy regardless.
That LT Wright is a thing of beauty
I love LT wrights
That s90v Boker is a *killer* deal. Well done KC.
Steel-wise, yes, but I've tried several böker and böker plus' and perhaps I've had bad luck but I'd def wait to see several reviews before you part with your hard earned 💲
Benchmade: our prices are low and fair…
James brand: HOLD MY BEER!!!
I’m still trying to figure out why Demko gets a pass on their prices 🤷♂️
@@nachoisme $200 for a 5" magnacut fixed blade is a LOT better than that James brand thing being $270
Though I generally still agree! It's just that here they're in a comparison with a company taking the piss even more.
Bought my first Benchmade, a Griptilion. The ergos were a nightmare. Sent it back the same day received.
The dragon Victorinox classics look amazing.
Great “Arrested Development” reference from Thomas off camera 😜
Was half expecting DCA to throw the Chord into the ceiling when Thomas was trying to look away 💀
4k! YAY, Thank you!!! That Demko FreeReign will be mine. Can't wait.
The amount of fun you have making these videos is just another reason to love them.
What a fixed-blade bonanza! I desire the Demko, but it will have to wait. I like the pocket fixed-blade concepts, too.
$279 for that James kitchen knife? I got Penguin in S35VN from you for about $75. That is the first knife that you have shown today that I had no desire to have.
Yeah some of this is ridiculous...
I think that CJRB Chord is a much better-looking knife than the Bugout. I actually might pick that one up.
Looks like a rip-off of the Becker folding knife from the profile.
@@arrowheadguys7637 it's just an ultra generic profile, that's been used on a lot of knives from the dawn of humanity
@jeromes5834 no, it's a rip-off of the Becker BK40. Even the sledge grinds are identical. I overplayed them in photoshop and it's a pretty identical match
Anything is better than the Bugout. Yep totally a rip off. We ripped off the Schrade Radok and made it a button lock too. Some how won kife of the year with a obvious design theft.
@@The4cp Cool story, still looks like the same profile.
If you’ve bought anything from The James Brand please tell me why
I would also love to know lmao
I think 🤔 it’s the same reason you’d buy bud light or a new 🌈 raptor
I can only think of reasons why I haven't. It's like a rookie coming in saying I'm Michael Jordan without any experience or time to prove it. And he wants a $500 million deal while the max is $200million
I’ve been close but unless you’re delusional to think that purchasing knives is a good investment, why the hell not? I buy knives that visually please me & are fun to use. Haven’t had many opportunities to make money on selling them so it’s all about the enjoyment & they market some excellent designs with good manufacturing execution.
I'm trendy, Hillary/Aoc 2024😅
$300 for a S35VN Fixed blade with a plastic handle? Can't complain about Benchmade prices as long as James Brand is around...
AND ITS MADE IN CHINA??? GTFO
That Blue Bugout is gorgeous!
Not for 180 lol it looked amazing until he said the price for a bugout
Love the channel. Love Thursdays!
Those Makros 🤩🤩
Did Thomas just bait me to stare for the entire video? 12:17
It's a Dr. Who reference, guess along with the timey wimey wibbly wobbly comments. Great episode.
Yess more magnacut! Take over the world!
Hey DCA! My son just graduated and wants to go to culinary school. The basics he needs for practice are an 8-inch and A 10-inch Chef’s knife, A 3-inch paring knife, and a fish filleting knife, A carving knife. I know that's quite a few knives for one question but do you have any recommendations on any of them? Thanks!
Try looking into Victorinox kitchen knives
Thanks for sharing!
The LT is the Canadian Belt Knife ive always wanted.
Magnacut Demko will have to wait a while as I already blew my wad on an ANV knife from you. Also snagged myself the new S35VN Becker BK2 (72). The magnacut Demko will definitely be be mine next month though....
Look up Warther Knives, they only sell online and all knives are Magnacut.
i just can’t figure out why they need to acid wash the magnacut
Thomas: Nice Wibbly Wobbly time (lord) reference.
New knives time *YES*
I quite like the Riff
The kitchen knives with the 4 feet is such a good idea, and other companies should take note. Even the forks and spoons should be made the same way. So many times I want to use a spoon again and I can’t because when I put it down somewhere dirty, I didn’t think I was gonna need it again and then next thing I know I need it again to stir or something like that and then I just have to grab a whole new one. They should do that with everything from simple cereal, spoons to forks and everything else. I guess if they want money they can diversify a little bit.
cool that so many great knives come out of italy despite them prohibiting edc knives
maybe that's why they have to export them lmao
Simps for knives ❤
Excited to get one of those CJRB Riff's now that you've got them!
The Chord looks like it’s aimed squarely at the Paraframe, aesthetically speaking.
That Hoback reminds me of the old CRKT Sweet Kiss, but some one stopped to think about user safety.
I want that L.T Wright and Demco ... Loving the design of each sheath for them as well. Prefer not to show the exact blade shape as on many kydex/nylon/plastics sheaths. I think the rectangle box style actually looks good.
Demko not Demco.
Is that demko will be limited run?or it will be in production long time for knifecenter exclusive?
200 bucks for a chunk of magnacut is pretty tempting 🤔
Hi Everyone have a nice show
Is fat carbon the new micarta?
Sweet my birthday day is in may 25th hmmm what should I buy from the line up
That Goliath is a gorgeous knife yo
Bob Loblaw was a great character.
He lobs law bombs -DCA
@@knifecenter Don't forget about the Bob Loblaw Law Blog!
I love mine, use it every year to field dress at least 3 moose and 6 elk for clients!
The mkm makro sheaths actually work well on the belt as well wear it there a lot
Came for the new knives, stayed for the tech tok tech tuck techs.
Tell me you're Doctor Who fans without telling me you're Doctor Who fans LOL 😃
So s90 is chippy or brittle ?
Is the price on the Hoback a typo?
I honestly thought i was losing my mind when i kept seeing the aus 10 free reign knife because I thought I remembered Demko talking about magnacut for the knife at bladeshow last year. I thought I was imagining that. Lol now I know Im not crazy... (at least concerning that)
Did i miss it on those Bugouts... are the handles Grivory, or are they the CF Elite, just in different colors?
Grivory
First knife blade shape is warncliffe
Please use your slightly lager than average hands to link your data to the s90v having more edge retention than magnacut please. Actual knife testing channels on this platform say otherwise i just want to see your proof. Thanks
No prices on the bugouts? Has DCA been reading the comments on BM prices?
12:26. $180.
I read that many of the Italian made knives have bad heat treatment. Is that true? I was looking at some of the MKM knives but haven't pulled the trigger yet after hearing that.
Lionsteel's first batch of m390 was pretty bad until they found the right heat treatment. Still it's softer than other companies. Their Sleipner is excellent.
That's a very poor over generalisation. Let's break this down. First, Italian knife makers have an excellent history going back several hundred years thus have plenty of experience & skill. Second, Italian knife makers are known for running steels on the softer side. Usually 1 to maybe 3 less HRC than what might be expected in US or elsewhere. Does this make it 'bad' - as a general statement no - unless you're looking to get the best edge retention possible from the steel. Most users won't even notice. However, it does mean that they (and hence the user) might not be getting the absolute best out of the steel. Third, the bad heat treat rap mostly stems from when M390 came in and a few of the companies ran it way too soft and it was noticeable. This did some damage as M390 was very expensive at the time and users were rightly angered. It was fixed but the memory remained. Don't blanket avoid Italian knives as you will truly be missing out on some truly great blades. By all means do some research but make sure that you go on fact and not outdated misinformation. Have a great day.
@realbroggo thank you for your reply and info. I'm new at this so just trying to figure things out.
@@aaronrichards19886 All good - you never know if you don't ask. Understanding steels and heat treatments does take a while and I think you'll find many out there willing to share their knowledge and experience. Listening to DCA at the Knife Center is a good start!! Have a great day.
I would love to see a collection of folder options that offer a "dimple" (or whatever it's called") in the blade for your finger which is common place on Spydercos vice a simple cut out of the sharpen edge which are further often just half the width of one's finger. Call me a coward but I have complete confidence to push hard on a knife with that "dimple" that extends beyond the sharpen edge because of the added safety. I find it disappointing so few folders have it across all price points thus why I'm a huge Spyderco fan. Can you host a show presenting folders with this option up to $400. Thank you.
Good, thx
I'm gonna be honest that CJRB cord knife looks like the ideal knife shape in my preference
Just need a hybrid knife shape with a katana tanto
Or to the degree that you can't tell if it's a tanto or something else
Just something along this CJRB cord and a katanna tanto knife shape
There isn't any that exist on the market yet
The rift also looks nice
My ideal knife shape is a straight blade with a bit of belly at the front katanna shaped tanto maybe a drop point or a clip point. And the reason why a katanna works well is because of its crecent shape over all (the tang the blade itself and looking from far away is curved)
That S90V Boker is only $150, I'm getting it. Will help fill out my collection of super steels. Still not as good as K390 except stainless. I bought a fillet knife of Magnacut from Warther Knives.
I was sold until I saw it was made in China. Sooooo disappointed would have paid 200 if was German or USA made
@@jimb9283 Oh heck, I knew there was a catch. I thought Boker was German made. I'm waiting till I get paid. You want to avoid MIC don't go into home astronomy, although in the last few years a lot of made in Taiwan started showing up.
@jimmontg Boker is German made, their plus line isn't.
@@PoetFisherman So it would seem. If Spyderco can put a FRN handle on a premium steel in Japan or Colorado like my K390 Dragonfly for $108 I don't see why Boker doesn't wake up and smell the coffee. I go out of my way to avoid Made In China and I will pass on a S90-V knife for $150 because of it. I don't know if someone making my knife is prison labor in China and I don't want to support that.
I'd say, if the forward surface is not sharpened, it's a modified sheepsfoot. Sharpened would be a reverse Tanto.
I would still like to know the main difference between a Canadian Hunter vs. a Nessmuk..
The Abby looks like a great 5th pocket knife.
Knives, knives knives, yay
Reviews on the MKM lil fixies are that the steel is so soft its almost impossible to sharpen. Thats sad to hear, I've been wanting to get one. Was hoping the Magnacut FreeReign would have come in blue, I would have snagged one.
I’ve not had an issue with my MKM. How many reviews? What instrumentation are they using to measure hardness?
@@davidgarrett5671 It was during sharpening, the burr would not break off which is an indicator of softer steel. The Italian companies are well known for running M390 soft, but honestly most people won't know the difference.
@@arrowheadguys7637 I disagree with your assessment of Italian M390 and I didn’t have the issue you are describing.
@@davidgarrett5671 thats fine. Plenty of people have had the same assessment. I'm glad you got a good one tho.
@@arrowheadguys7637 You beat me to the mark re. 'softness'. Agree that Italian companies tend to run steels a bit softer (eg. 59-60 for M390 not uncommon). Not aware of any being 'impossible' to sharpen though. You're right about most not noticing - especially on smaller knives which don't see extended or hard use.
There is no "Reverse Tanto."
There is only Clipped Sheepsfoot.
Thus speaks DCA... so it shall be.
Some people think of Victorinox as a straight line of cause to effect but...
279 dollars for a cutlery. No thanks!
Especially when we have cheaper knives that do more for less. Lots of knives on hand.
$300 knife from James Brand with no clip…I guess they know their customer base doesn’t carry their knives anyways
That Rockwall is more of a reverse higonokami.
First. My favorite time of the week.
13:57 $180 for S30V. That butterfly tax is steep. Plus their cericoat is so thin your pocket will wear through it.
DCA said “it’s a little stiff right out of the box.”
S90V is still tougher than m390
That's a flathead screwdriver on the Victorinox classic not Philips.
When talking about the makro, one should not refer to durability. Play dough steel would be a better reference.
Agreed, I heard they were coming in 58-59 somewhere, plus that terrible plunge. It's a shame because I really like the design.
@@bwd8664 agreed, I actually have the mikro
So with the multiple use of the phrase "Timey Wimey" What knife would you expect to see that Doctor Who use to win over the Cybermen, Dialecs or The Master?
Maybe a SAK. The Dr is far more likely to unscrew one of the roboty people than stab at them. I could see the Dr prying a panel open with a SAK can opener to remove the wiring of some brilliantly insidious machine the Master invented.
Let's be real, it would be a Sonic SAK. -Thomas
The Counter Critter is a cool design but 7Cr17Mov is wack. Seriously, it's 2023 and 9Cr18Mov is the minimum at that price. Heck, their own Z-Cut kitchen knives run BD1N and cost less!
I couldn't imagine paying almost $200 for a bugout... are they smoking something with these prices? at that price it shouldn't still be using S30V at the very least
Agreed. I carry the original bugout often. If I ever lost it I don't know I could justify replacing it at those prices
Yeah, it's good but not that good. OMHO Benchmade prices have always been high but now they're ridiculous. $200 for a smallish knife with plastic handles and S30V (which was premium several years ago). Better value elsewhere.
The fifth dimension is where we go when we die.
Knife center
I love the design of the Hoback but damn, thats a lot for a little fixed blade, especially next to the MKM in micarta for 50 USD less.
Also James Brand, continue outdoing yourselves, its nothing if not entertaining.
🔥👍
Simps can use their Rockwall tanto's. Mine are compound grounded!
Big Chungus showing new knives! Yay!
WTH @JamesBrand; your pricing is constantly laughable. $280 for a featureless fixy in s35
I want that Magnacut free reign but not in green 🤢.
Wibbly Wobbly..??
Wibbly wobbly, timey wimey... stuff.
Dr. Who reference.
@@lordirek1 Only Thomas would have known that..!
Burlap micarta looks like old couch material
Say ello to ma lil frien…
Never liked CJRB products but the Chord paraframe ~ had me drowling even though the paraframe is a abomination of a knife.
I am once again begging any knife designers watching to create a pocket fixed blade that actually fits in your pocket. The sheath needs to be skinny and hug the blade. I’d much rather carry a small fixed blade, but the options are limited - and I don’t want to wear it around my neck or on my belt.
James brand being delusional with these prices as always 🤦🏻♂️
Thomas behind the camera is not keeping up with DCA lately because hes staying up late playing the new Zelda game. He will be back when he beats it
...I carry coins, and bills because I try and use cash to keep cash.
Bought my beer and left while many stared and the malfunctioning debit machines..
Just before watching, wanted to thank you guys on indexing videos, so I can skip most of knives which are absolutely ridiculous and wouldn't take them even if offered for free (just like the first pair)... and then I saw this video wasn't indexed. Talking about Murphy's law moment. LOL
Really loving all the hate towards Overprice Brand... i mean James Brand.
They sure know how to profit off each individual sale. Make a $50-150 knife then sell it for triple its value.
180$ for those bug-outs.. smh.. s30v with that size blade is $140 $150 steel. You would think as many knives they make and sell with those same scales they would be able to lower the price. I say it all the time Im trying to own a knife from every major manufacturer but I still don't own a Benchmade. Why? Everytime I go to drop $150+ on a pocket knife I always find a better deal and a more interesting knife for my money. The most basic simplest knife design out for $180 doesnt help either..Usually its the opposite , if you are the top dog in the business you are able to offer the best deals.. But hey it works for Apple I guess it works for the butterfly as well. Fans will buy regardless.
Boker sucks. Why not put a reversible clip on that thing? Benchmade for the win.
No one carries coins anymore? That guy should be sent back to the shop.
Every person on the earth has at least 2 bugouts. Give it a rest for gods sake.
Every person on earth has 4 of every Chinese brand knife out there. I wish they would all go away
I have 0 bugouts. Over priced for what they are.
Poor Benchmade.. they are so lost right now.. and the boat is getting further away..
Do you have any knives with a wrist brace? Jk
Tactile, tactical Tonto.
James Brand is soooo overpriced and overrated.
$300 for a knife others make for $150….