Up until early 2023 , i was adding a knife to my collection every month ( on payday 😊 ) , now , it seems like ill have to change to one every two months seeing as prices for similar materials and blade steels have almost doubled in the past couple years !!! Might have to go to rehab and try and kick this addiction 😂
the spyderco para 3 is like not even $150, the military 2 is $200 and those condors are actually pretty cheap. the expensive ones are all titanium which is always expensive, and steels like m390 and magnacut which also command a premium.
@rebellucy6200 Such an edgy comment, no pun intended. Actually, I've been collecting and carrying knives for over 30+ year's. So no, not "living under a rock" . My collection is worth at least 10 to 12 thousand, I'm well aware of how the pricing of knives have sky rocketed from what they once where in price. These days, you're paying for the brand name. Especially Spyderco and Benchmade as examples. Look, it has a butterfly on it, let's charge $350 and see how many clowns will actually pay these insane prices. My point is, the pricing is outrageous, and if you don't agree that's fine, you're entitled to your own opinions.
If you didn't get one don't worry. In a week or two they will be on eBay for over 1500... demko purposefully doesn't make enough and next time knifecenter please do a timed release. Give more than just the scalpers a chance.
Totally agree with you on that one. I'm not an expert in distribution by any means so I don't necessarily know the right steps to take but more sellers need to be punishing scalpers in every way possible
@@viewviewview1236I watch eBay for them. I've seen a few of the spear point magnacut full ti go for 1500. Others go for 1250. Depends on the version. What's worse is they sell in only a few days of listing.
@@viewviewview1236 A g10 whaleshark was just listed for 1000. I've seen Titanium go for 1250 to 1500. And whats worse is they actually sell in only a couple days.
I tried to get the Opinel filet knife. Site was crashed. Maybe I'll try again in a few days. I have a huge tackle box and a really small one I take most of the time when Im focusing on catching certain fish. The Opinel would be perfect for the smaller one.
I'm really glad to see Kizer implementing more varied steels. I'm quite pleased with the LC200N. Here's to hoping they are treating their S45VN right. Good job, Kizer.
Need to shave about $200 off both Demko options. I like the knives, but I just don't see those prices for a production knife no matter where it's made.
The Vosteed Thornton was designed by Wayne of Wayne’s Sharp World on TH-cam. He has a video where he goes through the knife pretty well, he’s also one of my favorites so go give it a look!
I carry a ad20 slim. I find the thick blade standard ad20’s perfect for turning carrots and other things into subsonic projectiles. Also very handy at wearing your pocket out in multiple ways.
on the Vosteed the liner is likely extended to provide more strength around a hole, so that hole can be closer to the edge without becoming a weak spot.
I agree. Ever since QSP OEM'd the Advance Knife Bro stump lifter I have had an eye out waiting for them to drop more traditional folders. If they make this to the same level as they did the stump lifter it's going to be excellent
@@mcsquirgle QSP makes knives for Traditional Knives aka C Risner, the Ohio River Jack and Lake Champlain Barlow. I own a Ohio River Jack and love it more than my Jack Wolf!
Really appreciate your bringing Rose Craft Blades in on your video. Quick question as the RoseCraft Blades Loosahatchie Jack Slipjoint is in the vault on their site and shows ships in 7-10 days on your site. Not sure if I go ahead and place the order if you will be able to ship or not. Thank you.
I have had three orders that partially shipped because some items were out of stock. They only charge for what they actually ship but there was a slight delay in shipping because of the out of stock items. They have been sending monthly emails for close to a year now saying they will ship them when they arrive. If the manufacturer doesn’t tell them it’s a discontinued item they will still list the item on the website as out of stock and usually ships in xxx to xxx weeks (can’t remember the exact number thus the xxx). You can’t go wrong placing the order but you still might never get the item.
Knife pricing is ludicrous. I understand time and craftmanship in a custom knife made with elaborate details and perfect fit and finish. BUT for nearly any production knife to be north of $250 is just silly. To put it in perspective that Demko even on the lower end is $450? So you mean to tell me that there is as much in the way of precision manufacturing and materials that the price of that folding knife is justified at what I paid for my edc pistol? I dont think so - bc its not. A fool and his money…
@@ultimaetsolder agreed made in the usa means $20-$40 labor on most of these knives - double the price is abusive - look at Benchmade and compare them to Spyderco - BM = $300 plus - comparable usa spydies are $140-$250
Y'all do understand these are the real ad 20s and not the 20.5s right. Thes are also us made the 20.5 is not. These are much thicker and longer than the 20.5
@@lerch400block 😆 I'd love to see him adopt it. ...here's another fixed blade just in, a nice drop point... stacked leather.... etc., etc... will really have you hunking, carrying this day to day.
Hey DCA, when you’re showing us “very stainless” knives (magnacut, salt series knives, etc) in these videos, are you able to let us know whether they also have internal components that are very rust resistant? Like screws, pivots, liners, springs, etc. Not requesting a whole video on it but would be cool to know that whenever that is a major selling point. Just a thought, thanks!
Why no pre-order?? I pre-ordered my WE-integral . If I had no pre-ordered the knive I would not have one. I will pay in full and ship it to me when it arrives. Demko AD20 TI
Does RoseCraft also make slipjoints without half stops? Because those just make me cut myself when I close the knife onehanded while not paying too much attention, lol.
DCA, You're a good dude. You're like that one friend who's alot of fun who also gives the straight up honest advice looking out for the best interest of those around him. Props man.
I’ve always thought Demkos no matter what model were over priced for their materials compared with others. I don’t mind paying a little more for USA made knives. However, companies like We, Kizer, and Artisan Cutlery make it harder to pay that extra. Plus they are doing more innovative ideas with their knives.
@@pretentiousname01… I have three Drop Bears. They should rename them to Drop Open. Of course I’m exaggerating but the detent is abysmal. The flick open so easily. Wish I never bought them. And yes, I did adjust the springs.
I know! Ive said this before about CRKT, Buck, and Case. I said they're so used to putting out cheaper $h!t that when they come out with something relatively premium they upcharge the $h!t right out of it! Its insane!!! No doubt once again!!!!
Big fan of Spiderco anf have a few, but black doesn’t make a knife tactical… the suitability of a knife to do stabby stabby stuff makes it tactical. The Para 2 and 3 are relatively short bladed folding knives with blades meant for cutting, and no finger guard. Put a decent size flipper tab on there to act kind of like a finger guard and we can at least talk, otherwise, these are maybe survival knives with black coating.
Where are the Whale Sharks? How many did you have? Must not of had very many... Wow! No pre-order. Did you limit how many people could purchase? Or, did you just sell all of them to a eBay Resaler? I am so tired of Drops and trying to catch them. I guess, this is just another AD20 I'll never be able to get. DROPS SUCK!!!
Very nice to get home from a long day of work only to realize you missed out on the knife you had planned to spend 650$ on and were waiting a month for. Very disappointed in the way you handled this AD20 drop. Would have been nice to have some warning other than this video... I'm pretty pissed off right now.
Sorry but that Demko is not worth the price tag, especially considering that the Demko Free Reign which is a 5 inch fixed blade in MAGNACUT costs only 200 bucks!
I bought an opinel filet knife in San Fransisco in 1993, still have and use it. Now in Scotland.
That Demko in Ti and MagnaCut is magnificent. Thanks David C.
Up until early 2023 , i was adding a knife to my collection every month ( on payday 😊 ) , now , it seems like ill have to change to one every two months seeing as prices for similar materials and blade steels have almost doubled in the past couple years !!! Might have to go to rehab and try and kick this addiction 😂
Another strategy is to have just a few "knife types" then when you buy a new one of a type, sell your old one of that type.
100% agree man, prices are becoming crazy
Ditto
QSP Mustang is juuuust awesome!
The pricing on most of these knives is absolutely absurd lol 😆
Have you been living under a rock?
the rosecrafts are literally like $50… the kizer is a hundred and some change
the spyderco para 3 is like not even $150, the military 2 is $200 and those condors are actually pretty cheap. the expensive ones are all titanium which is always expensive, and steels like m390 and magnacut which also command a premium.
So true, knives for rich people only
@rebellucy6200 Such an edgy comment, no pun intended.
Actually, I've been collecting and carrying knives for over 30+ year's. So no, not "living under a rock" . My collection is worth at least 10 to 12 thousand, I'm well aware of how the pricing of knives have sky rocketed from what they once where in price. These days, you're paying for the brand name. Especially Spyderco and Benchmade as examples. Look, it has a butterfly on it, let's charge $350 and see how many clowns will actually pay these insane prices. My point is, the pricing is outrageous, and if you don't agree that's fine, you're entitled to your own opinions.
If you didn't get one don't worry. In a week or two they will be on eBay for over 1500... demko purposefully doesn't make enough and next time knifecenter please do a timed release. Give more than just the scalpers a chance.
Totally agree with you on that one. I'm not an expert in distribution by any means so I don't necessarily know the right steps to take but more sellers need to be punishing scalpers in every way possible
They even killed the link...
@@viewviewview1236I watch eBay for them. I've seen a few of the spear point magnacut full ti go for 1500. Others go for 1250. Depends on the version. What's worse is they sell in only a few days of listing.
@@viewviewview1236 A g10 whaleshark was just listed for 1000. I've seen Titanium go for 1250 to 1500. And whats worse is they actually sell in only a couple days.
Yeah the look like 10 oz sharpened crow bars.
16:29 looks like maybe the handle is all G-10 and they needed a piece of metal to have threads for the screws to grip.
Condor and QSP in one video. Thank you, DCA!
Opinel fillet knives have been around for a long time. I have a couple, one large and one small. Bought them around 10 years ago (roughly).
According to their web site, these knives have been re-designed. I'm not sure what the differences are.
I noticed that the tip in the one in the video is a bit more upswept than mine.@@franticflintstone7999
I tried to get the Opinel filet knife. Site was crashed. Maybe I'll try again in a few days. I have a huge tackle box and a really small one I take most of the time when Im focusing on catching certain fish. The Opinel would be perfect for the smaller one.
I'm really glad to see Kizer implementing more varied steels. I'm quite pleased with the LC200N. Here's to hoping they are treating their S45VN right. Good job, Kizer.
I love the QSP Mustang!
Need to shave about $200 off both Demko options. I like the knives, but I just don't see those prices for a production knife no matter where it's made.
They sold out in less than an hour. I don’t think the Demko’s will agree with you.
@davidgarrett5671 I'd bet they agree a fool, and their money will soon part.
@@keithdean7149or a poor man should stick to Walmart.
@@keithdean7149 its only $$.
Looks terrible in closed position as well, having that straight line from the back of the blade be visible like that looks terrible.
Military 2 has S30V and not S45VN? Come on Spyderco!!!!
The Vosteed Thornton was designed by Wayne of Wayne’s Sharp World on TH-cam. He has a video where he goes through the knife pretty well, he’s also one of my favorites so go give it a look!
I carry a ad20 slim. I find the thick blade standard ad20’s perfect for turning carrots and other things into subsonic projectiles. Also very handy at wearing your pocket out in multiple ways.
on the Vosteed the liner is likely extended to provide more strength around a hole,
so that hole can be closer to the edge without becoming a weak spot.
Qsp has been coming out with some fire!
I know Jack Wolf doesn’t say who the OEM is but I’m banking on QSP
That QSP mustang is dope
I agree. Ever since QSP OEM'd the Advance Knife Bro stump lifter I have had an eye out waiting for them to drop more traditional folders. If they make this to the same level as they did the stump lifter it's going to be excellent
@@mcsquirgle QSP makes knives for Traditional Knives aka C Risner, the Ohio River Jack and Lake Champlain Barlow. I own a Ohio River Jack and love it more than my Jack Wolf!
Really appreciate your bringing Rose Craft Blades in on your video. Quick question as the RoseCraft Blades Loosahatchie Jack Slipjoint is in the vault on their site and shows ships in 7-10 days on your site. Not sure if I go ahead and place the order if you will be able to ship or not. Thank you.
I have had three orders that partially shipped because some items were out of stock. They only charge for what they actually ship but there was a slight delay in shipping because of the out of stock items. They have been sending monthly emails for close to a year now saying they will ship them when they arrive. If the manufacturer doesn’t tell them it’s a discontinued item they will still list the item on the website as out of stock and usually ships in xxx to xxx weeks (can’t remember the exact number thus the xxx). You can’t go wrong placing the order but you still might never get the item.
Knife pricing is ludicrous. I understand time and craftmanship in a custom knife made with elaborate details and perfect fit and finish. BUT for nearly any production knife to be north of $250 is just silly. To put it in perspective that Demko even on the lower end is $450? So you mean to tell me that there is as much in the way of precision manufacturing and materials that the price of that folding knife is justified at what I paid for my edc pistol? I dont think so - bc its not. A fool and his money…
Especially the Made in USA angle. To put together 2 slabs and a blade with some washers and hardware is $4-600. It's embarrassing.
@@ultimaetsolder agreed made in the usa means $20-$40 labor on most of these knives - double the price is abusive - look at Benchmade and compare them to Spyderco - BM = $300 plus - comparable usa spydies are $140-$250
@@Blawa-ti4xpbenchmades prices are becoming like actually offensive in some cases lol 😂
completely agree. Literally everything is above 200 dollars, and they are not made out of silver or gold
EXACTLY. 💯
Love these vids, but you have been under a rock. Opinel has had that fillet knife for years. I’ve owned one for the past 4. And love it.
Don't worry, I am embarrassed -DCA
I think all the folks with post notifications crashed the site. None of the links are working for me 😂
Same!
They’re sold out already lol
Don’t worry bro! There will be more overpriced knives that you won’t use as a knife soon enough
Sick prices. Shameless. So disgusted by the greed.
The Demko drop apparently overloaded the site 🤣 oh well, I really dont have the money to be dropping that much on a single knife anyway
Unless something has changed, the stripe on the QSP Mustang’s bolster is fossilized mammoth tooth.
$600 for that demko 😂😂😂
Yeah, pass
I skipped pass that holy shit
That's just stupid high.
Y'all do understand these are the real ad 20s and not the 20.5s right. Thes are also us made the 20.5 is not. These are much thicker and longer than the 20.5
The g10 version is a real bargain 😂
The spyderco military 2 has a very nice look to it
What is the blade steel on the rose craft knives?
D2 on both, they use that steel for most of their knives
@@TheRealSpacewalrus poop 💩
Hey DCA! Whats the differences between new and old opinel slim effile?
Vosteed is killing it too……what a time to be a knife user/collector!!!!!!
Why does link say discontinued
Hunking = looking good while carrying a fixed blade.
I read this before dca said it. Had to come back and show some gratitude for your comment. Congratulations, your comment made my day. 😅
@@lerch400block 😆
I'd love to see him adopt it.
...here's another fixed blade just in, a nice drop point... stacked leather.... etc., etc... will really have you hunking, carrying this day to day.
This episode shoild have been. "How dumb are consumers??"
Hey DCA, when you’re showing us “very stainless” knives (magnacut, salt series knives, etc) in these videos, are you able to let us know whether they also have internal components that are very rust resistant? Like screws, pivots, liners, springs, etc. Not requesting a whole video on it but would be cool to know that whenever that is a major selling point. Just a thought, thanks!
I just watched this. The Demko knife is showing Discontinued. Not sold out. Strange,
Nice selection this week 😊 I would love to see that Duke, but with more affordable specs.
Wow...$139 for the CIVIVI Vision FG Superlock doesn't seem so high now.
The Duke and the woodpecker are gorgeous, out of my price range at the moment but they look very nice!
The labrador though, that's my jam!
That Labrador mini is awesome
I'd buy a Gunstock in a warncliff blade. Think that'd be awesome?
Oh LAWS yes it would be awesome!
The website says washers for the pivot system. Is that true? Or bearings?
The carlotus looks awesome.
Tried to get the Demko when it came out but the site was down for like an hr and missed it =/
Why no pre-order?? I pre-ordered my WE-integral . If I had no pre-ordered the knive I would not have one. I will pay in full and ship it to me when it arrives. Demko AD20 TI
All fun to look at. Unfortunately, recently bought a nice knife from KC. just lost it. Guess I have to go back to inexpensive Opinels.
Does RoseCraft also make slipjoints without half stops? Because those just make me cut myself when I close the knife onehanded while not paying too much attention, lol.
Waiting for the Manix2 crewcarta to release!
Damn vosteed always has a few great models... I like both these....
I just realized- opening a shark lock sounds a lot like the old iphone unlock lol, but better
Thank you thomas
That QSP Mustang is quite handsome
lol... site is still down.
DCA, You're a good dude. You're like that one friend who's alot of fun who also gives the straight up honest advice looking out for the best interest of those around him. Props man.
I want the duke with premium materials and a clip just a bit cheaper!
I’ve always thought Demkos no matter what model were over priced for their materials compared with others. I don’t mind paying a little more for USA made knives. However, companies like We, Kizer, and Artisan Cutlery make it harder to pay that extra. Plus they are doing more innovative ideas with their knives.
As a drop point fan like yourself - is there any practical benefit to the whale shark blade shape?
650 dollars... ridiculous.
Hey DCA I'm looking for a folder with an axis/cross bar lock style with pivot bearings. Any recommendations?
Check out the drop bear. Its excellent
I recommend the Real Steel Sacra. Has not ledt my pocket since I got it.
@@pretentiousname01… I have three Drop Bears. They should rename them to Drop Open. Of course I’m exaggerating but the detent is abysmal. The flick open so easily. Wish I never bought them. And yes, I did adjust the springs.
I believe the Vosteed Raccoon has those options available on some variants.
The Demko AD20 sold out almost immediately
Why show the Demkos they were sold out before you made the video!
I purchased and use a $5 crossbar, back flipper knife from a large "mart" type store. What has these features with premium materials? You guys rock!
Kershaw has a couple, SOG has some.
All those curved knives are great. Almost pistol grip
The Spyderco Military with the compression lock is the best knife on earth for EDC……
600$ for a dumbco ? Some body is on Crack ! 😂
How about a segment on long blades like machetes and Samurai like long blades.
$300 for a Buck? Haha, no.
😂😂
Got that right buck buck
I know! Ive said this before about CRKT, Buck, and Case. I said they're so used to putting out cheaper $h!t that when they come out with something relatively premium they upcharge the $h!t right out of it! Its insane!!! No doubt once again!!!!
$240 for a the chinese made qsp lockback.....ha ha ha ha
Loving the looks of the mustang as well as the lock. I've gotten tired of seeing nothing but liner locks, frame locks and crossbar locks.
Big fan of Spiderco anf have a few, but black doesn’t make a knife tactical… the suitability of a knife to do stabby stabby stuff makes it tactical. The Para 2 and 3 are relatively short bladed folding knives with blades meant for cutting, and no finger guard. Put a decent size flipper tab on there to act kind of like a finger guard and we can at least talk, otherwise, these are maybe survival knives with black coating.
Those Demkos are sharpened pry bars. Look like they weigh 8oz.
Never seen any Great Eastern shown. Don't you carry them?
They do not.
And the website is dead with all the damn bots presumably pounding it down.
Where are the Whale Sharks? How many did you have? Must not of had very many... Wow! No pre-order. Did you limit how many people could purchase? Or, did you just sell all of them to a eBay Resaler? I am so tired of Drops and trying to catch them. I guess, this is just another AD20 I'll never be able to get. DROPS SUCK!!!
Knowing other Demko drops probably only a few of each. And yes reseller did get them all. Several on ebay atm.
Yea the AD 20 whale shark is awesome but I thought it was gonna be the affordable 20.5s
Very nice to get home from a long day of work only to realize you missed out on the knife you had planned to spend 650$ on and were waiting a month for. Very disappointed in the way you handled this AD20 drop. Would have been nice to have some warning other than this video... I'm pretty pissed off right now.
Sorry but that Demko is not worth the price tag, especially considering that the Demko Free Reign which is a 5 inch fixed blade in MAGNACUT costs only 200 bucks!
That trog really needs a wood handle option
Why? Why? Why do i watch these videos while sipping Knob Creek? Why? Just placed an order with Rosecraft.
Amen…I’m having Crown Vanilla highballs….🔪🔪😎
*A message to Andrew Demko:* Your whale shark is so popular that it crashed KnifeCenter and you need to make more!
If the Kizer Drop Bear had an inset pocket clip...
Not gonna lie, if a Spyderco doesn't have that Spydey fingerchoil, I'm not buying it! 😅
Demko broke the website.
Booo! Not only did your website crash, but it doesn’t even list the new Demko when it’s finally back up!
Oof pm3 lw is $140 now? I may be behind on this but dang a couple years ago it was $105. 35% increase.... thanks inflation
mammoth tusk is highly illegal.
what they use on knives is not tusk, its molar.
and imo it looks nothing like that.
I'm not against dca, but about ready for thomas's 15 minute run through..
Is Demko trying to get a job with Benchmade,?
Let’s hoe not….Benchmade is satans factory
the opinel knife wood is padauk, its not colored ....I think
Whaleshark is too expensive. Love the lock and steel though.
They drop the whale shark on the same day that KnifeJoy dropped the Spyderco Slycz Bowie! Dang you KnifeCenter! My Wallet is light as a feather now
the bowie is such a cool looking knife but it’s not $450 cool. especially not for just m390 and titanium.
Ha ha. You said "pecker".
build a website that wont freeze and crash yall.
USB PORT! on Vosteed THORNTON, lol 😂 😅😜!
No more new knives until you ship my pm2 salt preorder!
Demko is discontinued. That's probably why the site went down, they had to put it out of service
Those opinel have been out for a while, it’s not new in Australia… strange
I can’t justify the price for the AD20. I want to buy one but that’s a lot of coin. I may pull the trigger on one of the g10 versions.
Poor Thomas is like Wilson from home improvement, he is wise but we only ever get to hear him and not see him.
He has been in front of the camera a few times... at least once during pandemic-ish times, and one other more recently.
450 to 650 I'm done guess I will go for that butterfly tax with the adamas never thought I'd say dang benchmade has okay prices
It’s like Demko heard people complaining about Benchmade and thought it was a challenge
Agreed
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