Top 10 Knives Everyone Should Own
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- For any self-respecting knife enthusiast, these are knives that should be in any collection. Check them out here: kcoti.com/3loPFz2
Consider them “essential reading” as you continue your knife journey. From old-school classics to high-tech wonders, these all have a story to tell, and taken together, they add up to a living history of what makes knife collecting such a passionate and rewarding endeavour!
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0:00 Top 10 Knives Every Knife Enthusiast Should Own
0:48 Benchmade Bugout: kcoti.com/2Vqijor
3:08 Buck 110 Folding Hunter: kcoti.com/3xhkaZT
4:47 Case Peanut: kcoti.com/2Vvm4sU
6:11 Cold Steel Recon 1: kcoti.com/3inAjch
7:51 KA-BAR USMC Fighter: kcoti.com/3rPskaV
10:13 Kershaw Leek: kcoti.com/2Vo5pHA
11:50 Ontario RAT 1: kcoti.com/3jm44Jy
13:04 Opinel N08: kcoti.com/3A0AAro
14:34 Spyderco Delica: kcoti.com/3A6X2zm
17:17 Victorinox Swiss Army Classic: kcoti.com/37muDZq
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I swear by the Buck 110. My dad passed down one to me that was made in the mid 70s and I keep it razor sharp. Fun story about that knife, too - he carried it for about a decade back when he got it, then managed to lose it. Close to forty years later, I managed to find the thing out in a barn that had fallen down on our property. It was just laying there in the dust in its sheath, brass tarnished all to heck and a few rust specks on the blade. I cleaned it up and reconditioned the sheath with some saddle oil before presenting it to my dad, who then told me he wanted me to have it. It's one of the most solid knives I own.
the old 440c buck 110s were so much better than the new ones
The K-Bar silhouette is so iconic it bailed my friend and I from an alley confrontation just by him whipping it out. Truly something to hold to
Ka-Bars are one of those things that make you make assumptions about the carrier. Like, imagine trying to mug a guy who then turns around and puts on a ski mask himself. Yet another situation to remove yourself from lol
I like to whip mine out in alleys.
@@sirdigbyminge1639 That’s what the charge sheet said alright. Also, something about stealing pants off a clothesline.
@@Dreyno Luckily I got off that particular set of charges as I am in the same lodge as the Chief Constable. They didn't allow me to keep the panties though. Lovely frilly little things. Unfortunately the ones I find on washing lines are clean and therefore lack that certain charm.
Bro you whip out any knife with a 7" blade and people are gonna start rethinking their choices
"All four hands?" How many arms do you have, lol. Thanks for another great review video and great selection of essential knives.
I need four hands for my everyday tasks.
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i knew someone was going to say that😂😂
The Leek has been my everyday carry for about 7 years. They are the perfect size for pocket carry and hand hold on the grip, the blade holds an edge well, quick access mechanism, solid defense capabilities. All around great everyday knife.
I love my leek I’m 3 years in. It’s serrated, but that makes it great for zip ties as well as trimming a branch at the tree stand or adjusting some cover around a blind.
Agreed
Ive been carrying a CRKT Spew and love it. Disappears in the pocket and it scratches that fixed blade itch i have
@@Gillysaurxxi have a SPEW as well but i have the coated d2 blade version from SMKW
I'd add the ubiquitous Leatherman Wave multi-tool, and a classic Mora.
PST rather than Wave for collecting and for heritage
and if you have some big bucks laying around, a fallkniven A1pro
mora for the win!!
Actual facts
You know, I have never owned a Morakniv, even though it seems everyone speaks highly of them. Since I am somewhat new to knife collecting, would you say that a Mora is a 'must-have'?
With no shade, no talking smack, with all sincerity this dude is great at his job! Great video! 👍
I've carried an Opinel 6 for decades. Great knife and no better value for money.
My Opinel met an untimely end in a snowblower. I miss it. While my other knives strive to be razor sharp, my razors strive to be Opinel sharp. If my Buck 110 fell in the snow it may have been the blower that needed replacing. However, I can’t imagine dropping my 110 without noticing that my belt just got half a pound lighter. I’ve got a few of the others. There are some I would like, but don’t have a use for (like the Ka-bar), and others I can live without (Spydercos have never appealed to me, and I doubt I’ll ever own a Benchmade product. They might be well made, but they cost so much that I’d avoid using one hard).
Yeah but those benchmade have that unconditional lifetime warranty… my boss has one and sends it back every year for sharpening and maintenance.
Same here. I'm going to be getting an Opinel after seeing my friends. My father's Special Forces. Even his knives aren't that razor sharp. His shaved his arm hair. But the Opinel could split A single hair in half.
"I can’t imagine dropping my 110 without noticing that my belt just got half a pound lighter."😂
I own a few of those on this showcase. I really really like my Spyderco Delica! I bought a second one and gave it to my 18 y.o. daughter, she carries it everyday and works at a tractor supply-like store.
That’s the joy of an Opinel. They don’t cost much to replace. €10-15 and razor sharp from day one.
I wasn’t a fan of Spyderco until I bought a Persistence. I still don’t like the look of them and I prefer thumb studs but I’ve carried it a lot over the years. It just works really well and feels solid.
As for Benchmade, I have a Mini-Griptilian and I really like it but I can’t afford to replace a €150 knife too often so I rarely carry it.
Great pick list
Opinel, Case peanut, Buck 110, kbar. Swiss Army classic Red.
All stars. All Icons.
MORA
I love how almost every one of these is below $100. I’m firmly of the opinion that for expensive knives, you’re paying more for luxury than utility, which ironically discourages use.
The one classic knife I was most familiar with growing up, besides that Victorinox, was the Buck Stockman. My dad has had one with him pretty much every single day since as far back as I can remember.
Replace the Bugout with the Dozier Folding Hunter and they'll all be under $100.
@@rockets4kids But you would be missing out on the sliding-bar / Axis-lock. That would be a great shame.
Your assessment is depending a lot on your definition on when materials, fit and finish become a luxury. But I agree, in so far that somewhere in the $100-200 range you will stop getting something truly better with some rare exception like the Benchmade Anthem (integral frame, axis lock with coil spring instead of omega etc). And it is a real step up from say a Bugout/Hogue Deka/Spyderco Native/Police/Delica. For me, the price is not the reason I don't carry the Anthem, the reason is the ergonomics and size (its too big for me and the grip is too far away from the blade). If Benchmade made a Bugout with an integral handle and a coil spring and sold it at $500, I would buy it and carry it. But I also carry a Swiss Army Knife, so I don't have to use the expensive knife for rougher stuff.
That said, carrying a cheap(er) knive gives a piece of mind (I lost my CRK Inkosi on the first day I carried it, luckily I found it again).
I should also add, I have a pair of $100 scales from Russia (Aramis) for my Bugout. They are in quality on another level (both material and machining wise). I would consider them both a luxury but also think they make the knife better and are worth it.
@@etherealicer The problem here is that the fit, finish, and materials on the Bugout no way justify the price difference between the two. And then you've got fools who will spend an *additional* $100 to replace the flimsy scales.
The knife I use the most is my Official Boy Scouts of America pocket knife, made around the mid 1990s.
It's been my EDC knife for over 25 years, and the wear shows. I won't even begin to estimate how many cans I've opened with it. No joke, every can opener I've ever bought breaks within a couple months, so I just stopped buying them and got good with the old-school claw can opener. I open probably 300 cans of corned beef hash a year just for breakfast alone using that knife.
The blade itself is a solid design, great for just about anything from opening envelopes to carving camp tools. It also has a bottle opener - which I've used on many a balmy summer evenings around a fire pit - and a leather punch. The leather punch has been useful plenty of times for tasks other than punching holes in leather.
It's not as good as a classic Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman multi-tool with all their bells and whistles, but it's a good looking knife, incredibly reliable, and one of those unsung knives I think deserved more attention. They also made smaller ones themed for the Cub Scouts, which I also have. I prefer the larger BSA model. I also have no idea how/if the quality has changed since the mid 1990s. I'm gonna guess like most things related to the Scouts, quality has probably dropped in more recent times. The one I have has gone through hell, and came out the other side intact. I really can't speak highly enough about it. Are there better knives? Of course. Are there any knives I trust more? No. Really hard to beat 25 years of everyday use and abuse, only needing an occasional sharpening and oiling. And yes, you do have to keep it oiled or the internals will rust. Only takes about 2 drops every 6 months to keep it oiled.
I have 4 of those knifes already, the Buck 110 is the best knife I’ve ever used for skinning deer and cutting meat, 10 out of 10 best knife ever
Man, I miss my Leek. It was my first "regular" folding knife (first knife ever was a swiss army) and I had it for about five years before I set it on the back of a truck at work and forgot about it before driving off. Never saw it again. Ended up with a carbon fiber Bugout to replace it which I love but I still miss my kershaw. RIP
Knife center out here uploading consistent bangers. Keeping it simple and not switching things up like a certain other major knife channel
Man the bugout has really solidified itself as an instant classic.
Yeah, you can also see from the availabilty of after market parts how popular that knife is. That is a crazy success story.
So did the 940
I find it too expensive for what it is…
Yeah but the hogue deka is by far superior. I mean 20CV for about the same price and better construction
@@HammerSmashedFace92 yeah the deka was the first knife I bought two of. Every single one I’ve handled is smooth, doesn’t have play, and has Hogues amazing grinds. Truly an amazing piece.
I feel like I have to tinker with my bugout every week to get it back to good action and no blade play. I have a love/hate relationship with it. It’s great to carry, but it frustrates me at the same time.
Alot of wood carvers Love the Opinel for carving. Great, easy to carve wood. Looks real cool when done right
I love y'all's videos. They are by far my favorite knife distributor videos. Very good quality and presentation.
DAVID, this's one of your best documentaries.
Concised and smooth. Liked more of this method.
Although, where i lived, i.e. MALAYSIA, we are disallowed to import knife from the US, but i still look into your programmes.
MUCHOUS GRACIAS.
Great list. For the Cold Steel it should have been the Master Tanto with San Mai steel. Much more tied to Lynn Thompson and how Cold Steel got their following. I would also add the Gerber Mark II dagger to get something from that blade category. Still available and a classic shape for both blade and grip. I would have suggested a Randall Model 1 but any and all Randalls are so hard to get these days.
David C Anderson, you always deliver such practical and smart advice and I have been watching your videos oh, many of them. Always an excellent job! With regard to the knife collection, I would simply add that the small Swiss army knife was the very first one that I received and is a perfect gift for a young teenager getting into pocket knives because of its practicality, Effectiveness, low-cost and classy appearance all the way around. All the best to you and take care. Mike in Maryland.
I've had/have almost all of these. Haven't had the Bugout, but had the predecessor 530. Also haven't had a Delica, but that's due to me preferring the size of the Endura more.
I absolutely love my bugout. Gotta have one
Great list, have almost all of these along one point or another and all are great models. Totally recommended
I love these kinds of videos. You obviously put a lot of thought into your selections, and I like them. I don't own all of those knives, but I do own some, and different models of others.
Missing mora or puukko, any becker BK is must have too (imho bk5/7 are far superior to ka-bar USMC in terms of usability). i used to carry mora robust as EDC, now i carry Old hickory hunting knife and spyderco para 2. im glad opinel got on list; probably best folder for its price range :D .
Great video! I've got about half of these in my collection. The Opinel is my favorite. Elegant and utilitarian. Can't beat that combo!
Well I didn't know you were interested in knives.
Used an Opinel number 8 to skin 3 deer and a blackbuck without sharpening.
I love the Opinel! The new pricing is terrible!
@@latetodagame1892 what are they priced at now?
Elegant? Utilitarian? Opinel knives are infamous for how clumsy and imprecise they are, and how cheaply made. You could use basically any other knife ever made and it's superior to an Opinel.
What a great selection, I don't have all these knives (yet), but they would be a great foundation for any knife fan to begin with. I'd say that most knife fans would agree that they are all 'greats' and worthy members of a collection.
Hi DCA, I agree with the historical value of the Ka-Bar, but I believe the ESEE 6 would supercede it in utility for most people.
After that, I agree with pretty much all your other picks!
I've had/have 7 out of 10 of these blades. Carry my small Swiss every day along with a Buck Nobleman. I just ordered an Ontario Rat 1 after watching another one of your videos! So many knives, so little time!
Had a bugout, own a 110, prefer a Barlow to the peanut, still watching but spot on so far👍
I'm glad you could get all four hands onto the bandle
The victorinox Classic SD is an absolute must have for me and it is by far the knife I needed and used the most of all the other knives I own. Unfortunately my fingernails tend to break easily, so I need a scissor occasionally. + the scissor comes in quite handy in so many every day situations. The toothpick is also quite convenient and the tweezer as well. I am carrying a Classic SD for almost 10 years now and need it at least every 2nd day. In my opinion it such a great knife to add to your key ring in addition to a larger folding knife.
I carry the Benchmade Griptilian G10 - love it - I replaced the crappy painted pocket clip with a Lynch titanium clip and it looks great
Fascinating. Good job.
Hey DCA like always great video! I’ll always like knife center videos more then any other company! Y’all got it figured out! 🤙🏻🔪🇺🇸
Well I guess that cool to see I’ve owned (still own some) all of these knives. Nice list DCA!
Great classic that never go out of fashion. Cheers DCA & Thomas.
I've got 2 Leeks, absolutely love them!
Like the peanut, a Barlow is also a great choice.
I have 3 on this list, I better get going on the other 7! Great list DCA!
2:28 all four hands . . . love it, my first really good laugh of the day, thank you DCA.
Another great review, thank you for sharing it. All the best to you. 🤗
Thank you. Greetings from Brazil.
Agree about the delica its a great edc knife, stays sharp and great grips.
Hmm... missing out on some very traditional European knives (Italian stiletto, laguiole etc.) but above all, I think the list needs a Mora. Technically, around here the Hultafors are probably more prevalent, I think the Mora is globally speaking one of the most recognized knives.
Maybe add a Higonokami
Beat E. Schaub :- l agree. I have most of these knives, but my collection contains a much more varied selection...European quality should not be missed (l realize that Opinal and SAK's were included but there are so many other beautiful and functional knives).
@@blueeyeswhitedragon9839 I guess it is from an American perspective. But that is why I think the Mora is really missing.
You are definitely a subject matter expert, sir. Love the vids.
Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it, thx for sharing .
Really recommend Mora Companion knife as a must-own if you into bushcraft or tourism. Comfortable, amazing quality for the money and relatively cheap that I do not worry to use/lose it. Owned two, gifted one and will definetly get one more knife for backup or again to give it to somebody
Great list. I have a Buck 110, Ontario R1 & Victorinox Huntsman.
No joke have been collecting knives for around 10 years and currently own 4 out of the 10. Great video 👍
Solid lineup
I got the 110 50th anniversary edition love that knife
I still carry the buck 110 and it still looks great.
I've handled most of these. Great choices. Bugout Redifined E. D. C. .!
Thx
The best knife benchmade has ever made is the full size AFCK! Tremendous blade length vs handle size great ergonomics with the copy spiderco hole. I keep trying to replace it and always end up with it in my pocket!
Great job, it seems that the Buck 110 is in at least 60% of videos. Proven time after time, and still my favourite
The 110 is a legend, I have one that I’ve customized a lot
Only the old 110's are worth it though, from back when Buck made them good. A modern Buck 110 costs well over one hundred dollars on Buck's website and they're made so poorly, super shitty steel, terrible lock tolerances, gotta get one of the originals.
@@HotCoco_ I don't know how you decided that, but in my experience modern Buck 110's are still amazing. They're only ~$70 for the original 110 style like literally anywhere, even on their website. And the blade tolerances are still perfect, the blades are rock solid with no play. Bucks 420 HC with BOS treatment is still amazing quality. Sure, it's not a modern super steel. But it's generally significantly easier to sharpen, easier to get a razor sharp edge on, and in my experience actually holds its edge better than some more modern steels like S30V steel. Project Farm did a test on a bunch of different knifes and the Buck 110 had a edge retention in the top 3-5 in the his video. Mine still has a relatively stiff lock and blade, but the lock back style lock is incredibly strong and reliable, and the blade and lock will smooth out as I break it in more. Compared to my dad's old Buck 110, my 3 year old one has much more solid blade, it has no play while my dad's has a bit of wiggle to the blade. Also it seems to keep its edge a bit longer, but that might be because it's newer and I sharpen my edges more throughly than my dad does.
Got my Ka-bar USMC fighting knife yesterday! Only a couple here I don’t currently own. Great list.
Great line up choices🤙
I recently inherited a pair of the older delicas with the molded pocket clips. They're pretty cool knives. I even received a knockoff just like them and even that knife is pretty good.
All four hands on the bugout again aye?
This is a great video. Thanks for putting this together
Love my Ka Bar!
I find knives cool and interesting and could easily acquire a large collection if I let myself buy all the ones I fancy.
This list is nice and diverse and reflects that interest and heritage.
I try and only buy knives that I would use and that have a different use case than the knives I already own or at least has some significantly different feature eg action or lock method.
I was surprised to see the bugout listed as its so new but I agree whole heartedly, it is my most used knife.
I had a lock back knife with wood scales and brass fittings with the nail slit like the buck 110 but smaller as my first knife.
One day I'd like to get one for nostalgia purposes.
I got an opinel but really never use it.
I might get a slip joint trapper style knife one day for variety, but I fear it will go unused like the opinel.
I have a falkniven instead of a kbar and a squirt rather than a Swiss army knife (pliers are a must).
Haven't been compelled to get a large folding knife as yet.
I'd add a bushcraft knife.
Modern knives are just too good, the only downside is often the blades are made for form rather than function.
Surprised there was not a single auto on the table.
Another great video DCA, I think the Kabar belongs in part two "fixed blades", along with a buck, mora, esee, and others. A Leatherman may have fit in this group as well.
Yea it doesn't seem to fit. This list either needs to be folders only or include more fixed blades.
A Mora companion was my everyday carry for years. They're pretty rugged, and are inexpensive enough that it isn't a problem if you destroy or loose them.
Mora all the way, I didn't need to cry when I dropped one into the Thames.
I've got 6 moras now I think? But who's counting.
No one does better knife presentations than David.
Awesome
Great presentation! I end up making a purchase after watching. I even had one.of these in my pocket.
I have both the Buck 110 and the Schrade LB7. Both are great; but I prefer the latter to the former because it easier to bring the blade out.
Excellent
One of my first knives was a Swiss Army knife. My older brother had given it to me when I was around 8 years old. I might still have it hidden away somewhere.
My Dad had given me that classic looking Buck knife when I was a kid.
great selection, i own basically all but the case knife
Already have my KaBar. The Cold Steel is on my list
Recon1 tanto blade folder is what i used to carry. I put a second one in my toolbelt because it is so great at notching framing lumber and the tanto blade can cut out a clean line.
It will also go through a car door and still cut.
I have the Barrage but I do love that bugout blade. I'm gonna have to grab one at some point.
I think you just about ticked all the boxes there, David ! I know there is going to be the younger set who'll say differently, but I'm of the old guard and those choices are pretty iconic, if not about to be iconic, let's see if the Bugout is as popular in sixty years as the timeless, archetypal Buck 110 !
And I'm in the UK, and even I can appreciate America's fine, classic choices in knives.
Well done David, and thank you, Thomas. 🤗😊❤️👋
The Swiss Army knife for me is the most iconic and the entry drug as well as the one that you still love as a knife enthusiast.
940 Osborne was my first modern pocketknife about 20 years ago. Still my #1 tbh
Finally caved in and bought a RAT-1 last week. Never liked its looks, but the ergonomics are great. Highly recommended, and available for about $25 if you look around.
Hey David i shoud recommend the Buck 110 Slim Select, it was the best i could find as a mix from the rat 1 and the buck 110, low weight, pocket clip, USA Made, nice size, and a variety of colors, green was my pick, greetings!
I have the Mel Pardue version of the benchmade, about 13-14 years old, still in great condition, only complaint I did change the grind angle
Nicely introduced,
Good list. I have that same Bugout, the buck 110 auto and the leek that is 24k gold plated. You should have gone with the spyderco pm2 or 3 though. Pm3 lightweight is the best all around edc.
Good video ! Solid selection.
The very low cost excellent kabar dovier should be on the list. Phenomenal value.
Can still get all four hands on that bugout!
Darn! With the exception of the Bugout I own each an every one of the rest. I do own a Griptillian though.
Great primer for the novice knife collector
What a great list. I either oen everything on the list or something very close. I do not have a Spyderco delica but I've got many Enduras and a PM2. And I just got a Caribbean from you all and that is a great knife. I have a couple of Buck fixed blades but not fighting. I just sold my RAT1 in D2. I have another one that is assisted. Knives that I think deserve consideration include the steel will cutjack, the Terminus XL, any number of Civivis and Bestechs, and the full size Ritter Hogue.
The fuller isn't for strength - or blood, it's to reduce weight with minimal drop in durability.
Having no fuller would obviously be stronger, but it would also be heavier, and if you can shave off an ounce without much sacrifice to a knife's function, ergonomics, or durability, it's a smart design choice. As the old saying goes, "Ounces make pounds; pounds make pain."
You should probably mention, on the Kershaw Leek, the blade deploy sliding lock on the opposite end of the frame from the pivot screw. I pulled mine out recently to oil it, & thought momentarily that it was rusted shut, until I remembered that feature.
I like the SAK Executive.
And I will buy one like the one in your pocket, the yellow scaled knife with a locking blade..
very cool thank you
Instead of the Classic Ka-Bar I would recommend (as user knife) the Kraton version or even better the Mark 1 with kraton handle. Another "must" have from that company, is the Becker BK16.Also, Lionsteel M4, Most Morakniv, LT Wright knives, TRC Knives, Bark River, Manly knives, Victorinox, Survive knives GSO all these make many "must have" knives!!!
I have Kershaw Wildcat Ridge instead of Buck 110, Kershaw Chill instead Kershaw Leek, Ontario RAT 1(orange), Opinel N07/ N08/ N10, Spyderco Caly 3.5 black G-10 instead Spyderco Delica, and about 10 Victorinox models from Midnight Manager to WorkChamp and RangerGrip78 and Swisstool Spirit Plus. Thanks for your top knives, always
very interesting to watch.
I own 9 of 10! Need one more.
I was camping and I found a vintage buck 110 in an old dry creek bed. I put it in some wd-40 to open the blade and now it works really well as a daily knife
Yea that was mine, im glad you found it. You can send it back to me please, ill pay shipping.
It always amazes me when your list matches up with mine. Or maybe it's the other way around. I don't have the Case Peanut, but I do have several Cases, most are CV. I have a lot of Spydercos, but no Delica. Between a lot of Enduras, a large Yojimbo, a Caribbean, and a few Sprint runs, I doubt that I will ever own a delica.
I am not sure why I continue to watch your videos. I have heard it said that if you hang around the barbershop long enough you'll get a haircut. Thank you for what you do and how well you do it.
Miss my Leek! lost it running a tractor. Highly recommend would buy again!
Does anyone remember those original Cold Steel Recon 1 models with the axis-style lock? I never found out why they converted them to lock-backs -- presumably a lock-back is cheaper & just as reliable (maybe more reliable)? They also had a weird circular thumb plate, rather than a thumb stud. That plate really liked to come unscrewed, I'm glad they got rid of it. By the way: The thumb plates used on their more recent knives (e.g. Rajah II) seem much more secure, a definite improvement.