My dad got me the 119 special back in 97... It was my first fixed blade hunting knife... I love that knife and it'll be with me forever...it probably started this obsession!
My dad gave me a Buck 110 when I was a kid. Later on I bought others including the 119. It's funny how well that 420 stainless holds a edge. Must be the hardening tempering process.
Gosh, when I seriously started collecting knives almost 3 years ago, I could afford the price of many knives featured on this channel. No more. I can't afford to drop $150 to $300 for one cool knife, and almost every knife featured in this video was at this price point. And I love that Viper Rhino but it was out of stock for years and now its too rich for my blood.
Yep...i too have had to stop buying Knives.., & it's a Shame, Cause i used to be able to afford it, & it was a damn good hobby for me at my age of over 50..ok over 55..then....🤠
I really appreciate you giving the price of each of them when doing these little reviews. I look forward to these every week. I need to find somewhere that makes kydex sheaths for the buck knives. I’ve got several and now I want that Brahma u just showed lol.
DCA you are spot on when it comes to knives for “kids” and the handle size being equally if not more important than blade size. I’ve seen people suggest things like the Dragonfly or other knives in that respective size as first knives but in reality it takes more skill to use a knife with such a small and precise handle.
@Jim Book AUS 8 is a really good steel, said the year 1997. I will never buy his gear. I like his ideas, but not at rip off prices. That tanto is a $40 knife.
I would assume that the heat treat is done exceptionally well for the price that's the only thing that I can figure that you're paying for that and the name! Now if what I said is true I would pay the price at the heat treat was done properly because what's the point of good steel if it's not he treated correctly
Yeah it's like $250 here for D2 . No way I'm paying that for a non-cpm steel knife . Good thing I bought most of my knives years ago , because new ones are just out of budget.
DCA there are gloves that are size by number you should find out what your hand size is and then you would be able to give a more accurate a description of your hand size
14:05 It would be really clever if that center part of the sheath had a grit to it so you could sharpen your knife. A different grit on each side of course.
Just got my 117. It's a little razor. My initial impression is it'll be great for scaling and gutting fish, camp cooking, whittling, etc. Like a Mora with some serious balls.
Man I was loving the more frequent edits in this, from the surprise Seth V appearance, to the ghost activity highlights, to the "acshually..." edits about phenolic and pocket slips. Had a much more jaunty vibe on this one, guessing sleep deprivation was getting to you both, but no doubt it made for an entertaining vid. That Ocaso is clean, but the price is a bit steep for my blood, already have two CEOs and a Metamorph g5, don't need a new gentleman's knife, except... I neeeed it....
The kizer drop bear looks like a decent knife. I'm not really a fan of the blade shape but it'll still work good and everything else looks great especially those aluminum matt handles. They look similar quality to the AWT aluminum scales I have on my pm2 but those are blue and mine is black. The matt paint or coating on the scales makes it a lot grippier than normal aluminum scales for sure.
If you wanted to be more specific about hand size than “slightly larger than average,” you could give your “surgical” glove size. I would bet 7.5 or 8. I have a large hand and am 8.5, for example.
Hello, Will You have on your site reviews of Cudeman knifes? Really great quality knifes. You have already described some Jokers and even Aitor models but such a great company as Cudeman is strangely missing unless I'm wrong. Regards!
Let's have a KCI exclusive of the Freereign tanto in 3V. I'd prefer it in K390, but I know Demko already produces knives in 3V and it makes good sense for a beefcake like that Freereign tanto. If I had my first choice it would be a K390 blade with a blue handle color that matches my Japanese K390 Spydercos. Looking forward to the Enuff 2 K390 by the way. Next best would be 3V in maybe OD green or FDE for the handle. Love the content, keep up the good work!
@@brandensutton2324 not big on the tanto but I like the drop point version. There's supposed to be a US made Magnacut version coming at some point, so I've been holding off on getting one til I can get that. Yup that sheath was a clever design, Demko continues to be a trend setter.
@Jim Book Possible? I don't know if I would call Taiwan made stuff junk and of course there is always the secondary and retailers usually go below MSRP. Perhaps next Black Friday and Cyber Monday they will be at a even bigger discount.
I think you’re the only person I’ve seen that thinks the Demko fixed blades are a good price, considering it’s a Taiwan made Aus10 blade with plastic handles it’s seems to be almost twice what it should be. I think you’re paying for the sheath more than the knife in this case.
@@Maker_shaker51 I didn’t say anything about shipping. I also didn’t say anything about the Spyderco. What I said was that the Demko seems overpriced for what you are getting and I believe that a lot of the price is for the sheath. Why do you think the Demko is a great price?
What are the best knives for fidgeting, ideally on a budget? I've recently ordered a civivi elementum and a CRJB Crag with recoil lock, and find myself fidgeting with them constantly. I'm sure that I am not alone when it comes to fidgeting with my knives. My buddy has a ZT knife (unfortunately I don't know which model) which haw a very satisfying flick action. What are some of the knives that knife center/DCA finds the most fidget friendly?
@@tylerhaley4506 TBH I haven't watched this episode yet, I'm working my way through old KnifAQ and thought I'd drop my KnifAQ question on the most recent video. Thanks for the info tho, I'll have to give it a watch!
That blue! Ohhhh that blue on that knife center exclusive kizer drop bear is sooooo beautiful looking! Unfortunately there’s just something about that knife that just looks/seems/feels off to me. I’m sure it’s a great knife but the aesthetics just don’t do it for me… I really hope to see that same blue on some other knives! I wish you were able to get that same blue on the Kizer Original! I’d buy two or three instantaneously!
David while on a train to Switzerland today I came across Swiss Army Biscuits. Maybe Knife Center could add them to their range stock them. Really enjoy your videos although a lot of the knives you show can't be owned in the UK
I have a cold steel drop forge Hunter I was wondering if you could show if a ulti clip it might or may not fit thanks Kyle like your videos always a lot of good information 👍👍👍
Kinda liked the new updated Kizer. Odd that it is already discontinued. It may have been called the Drop Bear, but it is a true spear point, not a drop point. Liked it anyway! KnifeMaker
@Jim Book looks like a Cold Steel since it is from the same factory they use and the same steel/heat treat. So I’m guessing you think all Cold Steel knives are gas station junk?
I was on bladehq earlier there's a crktt raikiri for 35ish, and then the same exact knife, but a different manufacturer. The other knife has vg10 for the blade and damn near 700 dollars. The quality of vg10 as compared to the 4116 in the crkt. Is definitely not worth over 600 dollars in price increase. But most of these manufacturers are selling their knives at fifty to two hundred percent more than they're worth. As long as people are willing to pay for the brand name. They'll continue to raise prices. It's ridiculous especially when I can go on ebay or Amazon and find hand forged fixed blades at reasonable prices. But I've never been one to pay for a brand name. I pay for quality and materials only.
@Gerald Williams I have the Crkt Raikiri and I bought it because it was on sale from like $69.99 down to $32 or so. Its an okay knife but never would I ever have paid $69.99 for it...not even close! Most of Crkt knives should list for $30-$50 in my opinion.
i like to choke up on the blade i also want a finger guard as i dont want to cut my fingers when i hold the knife but at the same time the finger gaurd kinda intruds on the choke up a nice medium between the 2 is the ideal for if i had to choose diffrent kinds of knives
Nice video 👌, as always, but none of those knives will make me replace my Spyderco chaparral light weight, never thought I would carry a knife that ugly but it is an amazing slicer.
Fixed blade Question: Hi DCA and gang, I'm really struggling finding a small flat grind EDC fixed blade. I want something w/ a good stainless steel (154cm or better) that comes in a kydex or similar sheath where I can put an ulti-clip on it for when I wear shorts or IWB. I would like a drop point if possible (no clip point). For size reference, think Ferrum Forge Lackey, CRKT S.P.E.W. or SOG Altair FX. I can spend about $100. Please help, I'm about to give up completely. Thanks.
Tops has a few, Spyderco makes the enuff, or you could sign up for their mule team knives, you get to test new blade steels and they are under $100, I would highly recommend the MKM Makro, but is $150 but it has m390 and micarta, civivi, cjrb, qsp, Kizer and real steel all make fixed blades with kydex sheaths in the size and price you mentioned. Gerber released some nice edc sized fixed blades last year to.
Have you seen the black stonewash and Toxic Fat Carbon version with 20cv steel?! Looks sweet! There's also an Arctic Fat Carbon version with Elmax steel but its pricey!
I had the 70's Buck knives and my 119 had a nice thick leather sheath with no plastic liner, unfortunately I traded it off when I was tight for money and later replaced it with a 2000's version that has a plastic liner inside the leather sheath, I just don't care for that.
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My dad got me the 119 special back in 97... It was my first fixed blade hunting knife... I love that knife and it'll be with me forever...it probably started this obsession!
My dad gave me a Buck 110 when I was a kid. Later on I bought others including the 119. It's funny how well that 420 stainless holds a edge. Must be the hardening tempering process.
Same here. Still have that 119 special. Used it as a kitchen knife for several years
Why do you ask Thomas questions? DCA: “Thomas, what’s 1+1”? Thomas: “I don’t know, maybe”?
Truth.
The guy films and edits the videos i believe, could be that completing information is a bit out of his job description.
I like it
Thomas is a Mathematical Genius
Thomas should stick to his job and stop being a derogatory voice on these great videos
The Drop Bear is just a phenomenal knife.
That Buck Brahma... I hope it shows up here in Europe soon!
I’m glad buck is doing different blade steels.
That blue on that drop bear is a beautiful.
I’ve never been particularly attracted to Buck knives but I LOVE that one.
Maverick pry bar at $110 ... absolutely insane price!
So it's tiny knive day
Gosh, when I seriously started collecting knives almost 3 years ago, I could afford the price of many knives featured on this channel. No more. I can't afford to drop $150 to $300 for one cool knife, and almost every knife featured in this video was at this price point. And I love that Viper Rhino but it was out of stock for years and now its too rich for my blood.
I feel your pain my friend. Almost everytime he says the price, I just shake my head.
I feel your pain. My knife money now goes for groceries.
Yep...i too have had to stop buying Knives.., & it's a Shame, Cause i used to be able to afford it, & it was a damn good hobby for me at my age of over 50..ok over 55..then....🤠
Thomas is the best. Need another Thomas video.
I’m liking that alpha hunter from buck. A lot.
Yes, and I like the scout more I think.
The handle looks like hot garbage
A Fifth Element reference?? That's super green
I really appreciate you giving the price of each of them when doing these little reviews. I look forward to these every week. I need to find somewhere that makes kydex sheaths for the buck knives. I’ve got several and now I want that Brahma u just showed lol.
@@cobra0081 dumb
RFLMAO 🤣 11:18 The Buck mysteriously shifts so Thomas puts an arrow ➡ to point it out. I wouldn't have noticed.
Love those Reiff Knives.
DCA you are spot on when it comes to knives for “kids” and the handle size being equally if not more important than blade size. I’ve seen people suggest things like the Dragonfly or other knives in that respective size as first knives but in reality it takes more skill to use a knife with such a small and precise handle.
that fred perrin fixed blade is incredible
wait, its a bastinelli?!?!?
It is. and with a more conventional blade would be so versatile.
Yeah. I was just thinking about tearing through materials at work with it. Hawkbills are surprisingly useful for utility.
@@jotade2098 have you looked at fred perrin’s la griffe lineup? similar style but more conventional blade shapes
Thanks for the reverse grip demo.
I'm here fer the fixed blades
Gotta hand I to Demko. He has found an effective way to offer garbage steel at a really high price. Well done.
@Jim Book AUS 8 is a really good steel, said the year 1997. I will never buy his gear. I like his ideas, but not at rip off prices. That tanto is a $40 knife.
Plus, you get a cold steel master hunter (looks pretty similar) in 3v for about the same price. Yes please.
I would assume that the heat treat is done exceptionally well for the price that's the only thing that I can figure that you're paying for that and the name! Now if what I said is true I would pay the price at the heat treat was done properly because what's the point of good steel if it's not he treated correctly
While i do think its overpriced, 1) its not aus 8, its aus 10. 2) both of these steel aren't garbage unless you consider average steel to be mangacut.
Yeah it's like $250 here for D2 . No way I'm paying that for a non-cpm steel knife .
Good thing I bought most of my knives years ago , because new ones are just out of budget.
At last, more fixed blade knives...very useful knives. 😁👍
Link to Helle Suprlativ not working. I don’t see it available even at Helle’s own site.
That Bastinelli is going on my wishlist
Any information on budget titanium folders? Looking to purchase my first one. Don't wanna go above $150 at this current time
Like the Bastinelli 💪🏻greetings from Paris
DCA there are gloves that are size by number you should find out what your hand size is and then you would be able to give a more accurate a description of your hand size
Reiff F3 on the way. Got the Kydex version which will give me more carry options but the leather looks nice too.
How long will it take for a TOPS knives pre order?
New knives time *YES*
What fixed blades would you recommend?
14:05 It would be really clever if that center part of the sheath had a grit to it so you could sharpen your knife. A different grit on each side of course.
That is one finely balanced Buck @ 11:15 ! 🤣
Just got my 117. It's a little razor. My initial impression is it'll be great for scaling and gutting fish, camp cooking, whittling, etc. Like a Mora with some serious balls.
Very good '23 Shot Show coverage.
What multi tool do you recommend for gardening
We all miss you DCA and Thomas 🤘🏻
Thomas: yes you did... 🤣
Are there any other sheaths then k bar that works for the old hickory 7 inch?
Man I was loving the more frequent edits in this, from the surprise Seth V appearance, to the ghost activity highlights, to the "acshually..." edits about phenolic and pocket slips. Had a much more jaunty vibe on this one, guessing sleep deprivation was getting to you both, but no doubt it made for an entertaining vid. That Ocaso is clean, but the price is a bit steep for my blood, already have two CEOs and a Metamorph g5, don't need a new gentleman's knife, except... I neeeed it....
When oh when will the cpm 15v spydercos hit the shelf????????
👍 Fifth Element reference!
22:35 …that’s a crawfish
Whats the difference between the buck brahma and the buck 105?
Just wondering.. When’s the release date for the launch 15? It’s not on the Kershaw website
Looks like the Buck has been magnetized a little 🔪
The Buck Alpha Hunter looks like a fixed blade version of the Spyderco Shaman.
LOL you're right it does! I'd been thinking it looked familiar
I'm in love with that Viper Rhino1 but just wish that tip was more acute
If that Drop Bear had a black dlc blade, man that would set it off.
Very nice!
Buck has the best looking knives in the world. Does anyone remember the Buck " General" ? My 1st .
Those beans are always so f*cking cool! Just wish the price matched the size of the knife lol
Walk and Talk: Viper Twin vs. Jack Wolf Low Drag Jack?
I love how Andrew solved the flaw of the secure ex sheath. The mind on that guy.
When will the new knives really hit KnifeCenter shelves? I have looked ... so far none of the new Condor Tool & Knife is available.
Just what I needed!!
The kizer drop bear looks like a decent knife. I'm not really a fan of the blade shape but it'll still work good and everything else looks great especially those aluminum matt handles. They look similar quality to the AWT aluminum scales I have on my pm2 but those are blue and mine is black. The matt paint or coating on the scales makes it a lot grippier than normal aluminum scales for sure.
I was waiting for "the weeds" around the 6:40 mark 😅
More pocket fix blades. Thanks
If you wanted to be more specific about hand size than “slightly larger than average,” you could give your “surgical” glove size. I would bet 7.5 or 8. I have a large hand and am 8.5, for example.
Hello, Will You have on your site reviews of Cudeman knifes? Really great quality knifes. You have already described some Jokers and even Aitor models but such a great company as Cudeman is strangely missing unless I'm wrong. Regards!
Good job. Thanks
A poltergeist loves the blade it moved 😱🤣🤣🤣🤣
That drop bear is mine 100%
Let's have a KCI exclusive of the Freereign tanto in 3V. I'd prefer it in K390, but I know Demko already produces knives in 3V and it makes good sense for a beefcake like that Freereign tanto. If I had my first choice it would be a K390 blade with a blue handle color that matches my Japanese K390 Spydercos. Looking forward to the Enuff 2 K390 by the way. Next best would be 3V in maybe OD green or FDE for the handle. Love the content, keep up the good work!
It is always a pleasure to watch your videos.
I like that Viper Twin slippie
What did you think of the Demko fixie? I thought the sheath was well thought out.
@@brandensutton2324 not big on the tanto but I like the drop point version. There's supposed to be a US made Magnacut version coming at some point, so I've been holding off on getting one til I can get that.
Yup that sheath was a clever design, Demko continues to be a trend setter.
@Jim Book Possible? I don't know if I would call Taiwan made stuff junk and of course there is always the secondary and retailers usually go below MSRP. Perhaps next Black Friday and Cyber Monday they will be at a even bigger discount.
@Jim Book I'd be ok with that for a hand-ground Demko blade
Drop Bear is gonna give the Bugout basic a run for it's money and definitely superior than the Banter and Lander.
If you have never tried the Drop Bear you should get one! I don't think it gives the Bugout a run for its money...I think it blows it away!!
The ghost of Buck strikes again......
demko vs spryderco fixed blade. hard choice. great price for demko or to high for spyderco ?? idk
I think you’re the only person I’ve seen that thinks the Demko fixed blades are a good price, considering it’s a Taiwan made Aus10 blade with plastic handles it’s seems to be almost twice what it should be. I think you’re paying for the sheath more than the knife in this case.
@@chrisjosekuehl how much do you think the 250 Spyderco should be. The same as the 150$ demko. Buck 100$. your made about the shipping cost ?
@@Maker_shaker51 I didn’t say anything about shipping. I also didn’t say anything about the Spyderco. What I said was that the Demko seems overpriced for what you are getting and I believe that a lot of the price is for the sheath. Why do you think the Demko is a great price?
23:28 Job interview: "Can you perform under pressure?" - "No, but I can try Bohemian Rhapsody..."
Thomas C. Reilly coming at ya.
What are the best knives for fidgeting, ideally on a budget? I've recently ordered a civivi elementum and a CRJB Crag with recoil lock, and find myself fidgeting with them constantly. I'm sure that I am not alone when it comes to fidgeting with my knives. My buddy has a ZT knife (unfortunately I don't know which model) which haw a very satisfying flick action. What are some of the knives that knife center/DCA finds the most fidget friendly?
kizer and bestech have great action at low prices, the drop bear he said multiple times has great action
@@tylerhaley4506 TBH I haven't watched this episode yet, I'm working my way through old KnifAQ and thought I'd drop my KnifAQ question on the most recent video. Thanks for the info tho, I'll have to give it a watch!
That blue! Ohhhh that blue on that knife center exclusive kizer drop bear is sooooo beautiful looking! Unfortunately there’s just something about that knife that just looks/seems/feels off to me. I’m sure it’s a great knife but the aesthetics just don’t do it for me… I really hope to see that same blue on some other knives! I wish you were able to get that same blue on the Kizer Original! I’d buy two or three instantaneously!
Ghosts like knives too :)
David while on a train to Switzerland today I came across Swiss Army Biscuits. Maybe Knife Center could add them to their range stock them. Really enjoy your videos although a lot of the knives you show can't be owned in the UK
I have a cold steel drop forge Hunter I was wondering if you could show if a ulti clip it might or may not fit thanks Kyle like your videos always a lot of good information 👍👍👍
Ghost at knifeCenter!!
New series. What’s in stock.
Kinda liked the new updated Kizer. Odd that it is already discontinued. It may have been called the Drop
Bear, but it is a true spear point, not a drop point. Liked it anyway!
KnifeMaker
5:13 & 33:07 it’s a twofer today!!!
I hope you both are having a restful weekend 🙂
I liked your tired brain back and forth 🤣
Thomas what camera are you filming with today? I don’t know, maybe…lol.🤷🏼♂️
the demko tanto looks like a cold steel blade…
He designed many iconic Cold Steel knives, so it's not too surprising that it looks like a Cold Steel blade.
@Jim Book looks like a Cold Steel since it is from the same factory they use and the same steel/heat treat. So I’m guessing you think all Cold Steel knives are gas station junk?
@@JustPorcupines I had no idea! actually makes sense
Looks like you have a ghost in the studio that’s rather of the Buck 😂
$240 for that little Reiff in 3V? You can get a Kizer Smolt in 3V for around $80. Its a 3 finger so you use paracord for the pinkie
$150 for aus10? Kinda pricey no?
Its Demko! I always felt his stuff was priced based on his ego!
I was on bladehq earlier there's a crktt raikiri for 35ish, and then the same exact knife, but a different manufacturer. The other knife has vg10 for the blade and damn near 700 dollars. The quality of vg10 as compared to the 4116 in the crkt. Is definitely not worth over 600 dollars in price increase.
But most of these manufacturers are selling their knives at fifty to two hundred percent more than they're worth.
As long as people are willing to pay for the brand name. They'll continue to raise prices.
It's ridiculous especially when I can go on ebay or Amazon and find hand forged fixed blades at reasonable prices.
But I've never been one to pay for a brand name. I pay for quality and materials only.
@Gerald Williams I have the Crkt Raikiri and I bought it because it was on sale from like $69.99 down to $32 or so. Its an okay knife but never would I ever have paid $69.99 for it...not even close! Most of Crkt knives should list for $30-$50 in my opinion.
i like to choke up on the blade
i also want a finger guard as i dont want to cut my fingers when i hold the knife
but at the same time the finger gaurd kinda intruds on the choke up
a nice medium between the 2 is the ideal for if i had to choose diffrent kinds of knives
Nice video 👌, as always, but none of those knives will make me replace my Spyderco chaparral light weight, never thought I would carry a knife that ugly but it is an amazing slicer.
Hi David,
Check out the all new for 2023
Toor Field 3.0.
DCA, what watch were you wearing during shot show? Just wondering, it looked very nice.
That was a Seiko Tuna Black Series :) -DCA
All very nice…. But I’m waiting for that email saying we can preorder the Tops El Pionero!!!!
Fixed blade Question: Hi DCA and gang, I'm really struggling finding a small flat grind EDC fixed blade. I want something w/ a good stainless steel (154cm or better) that comes in a kydex or similar sheath where I can put an ulti-clip on it for when I wear shorts or IWB. I would like a drop point if possible (no clip point). For size reference, think Ferrum Forge Lackey, CRKT S.P.E.W. or SOG Altair FX. I can spend about $100. Please help, I'm about to give up completely. Thanks.
Tops has a few, Spyderco makes the enuff, or you could sign up for their mule team knives, you get to test new blade steels and they are under $100, I would highly recommend the MKM Makro, but is $150 but it has m390 and micarta, civivi, cjrb, qsp, Kizer and real steel all make fixed blades with kydex sheaths in the size and price you mentioned. Gerber released some nice edc sized fixed blades last year to.
I want the Demko
At first I thought the Viper was a fixed blade.
Slip joints just seem dangerous to me
Spooky ghost? Is that buck
possessed?
Aw man I just bought the original Drop Bear and now there’s a cooler model. Ugh, there’s always more money to spend in this hobby lol.
Exactly. I'm out of control and just hit over $10K in knives.
I just got the elmax fat carbon version.
Steel addicts !
Have you seen the black stonewash and Toxic Fat Carbon version with 20cv steel?! Looks sweet! There's also an Arctic Fat Carbon version with Elmax steel but its pricey!
Is anyone going to talk about the buck Ghost ? What’s was that about ??
All my Bucks do that 😅
650 for that butterfly 😮
I had the 70's Buck knives and my 119 had a nice thick leather sheath with no plastic liner, unfortunately I traded it off when I was tight for money and later replaced it with a 2000's version that has a plastic liner inside the leather sheath, I just don't care for that.
Iirc I think that the 119 & 112 was $ 25 to $35.00 in the 70's.