KnifeCenter FAQ #19: TSA-Friendly Travel Multitools? + Bushcraft & Woodcarving Folders, More!
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- You don’t carry a blade onto a plane. Ever. So what’s the best multitool to EDC while traveling? And is there a folder with a handle as comfortable as a fixed blade? Plus we’ve got a handful of slipjoints, and advice on using your EDC for food prep.
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20:09 Best blade finish for food prep
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David, you are a prince amongst knife men. Knowledgeable, sensible and not afraid to acknowledge the rare mistakes. Great job.
a pince amongst men
Thank you KnifeCenter for all of your Videos! And especially David C Anderson! Great guy who don't act like other Knife Channels! Greetings from Austria!
Love the Saturday question and answer series. Thank you.
Hey David..I just wanna tell ya that outta all the knife guys I watch (&the list aint small) I really like the way you talk about the good qualities of steel&knives as opposed to the bad. Stay your course man&dont mind the trolls they aint worth changin how you reference your larger than average size hands!!
we need some "slightly larger than average hands" merch ... asap
I thought the same thing. A shirt&hat would be killer!!
David, been a long time follower of a number of different knife channels over the last few years, and only started watching KnifeCenter in the last 6 months. I have to say that I’ve been making time the last couple of months to watch all new content from your channel. Your style and presentation, as well as your knife overviews, is very much to my liking. Keep up the great work. Knife Center will definitely get my business on my next purchase. Loved the TSA component today. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words Khris, and welcome! -DCA
Thanks DCA. I watched this for your review of the Gerber MP600 BLADELESS. I usually use my Leatherman because I feel it is better quality, but I moved from USA to Singapore about 3 years ago, and they have EXTREMELY STRICT knife laws (and most laws in general) along with astonishingly harsh punishments for breaking said laws, so I cannot carry anything outside my house with a blade 😕. Therefore, I asked my wife for the Gerber MP600 BLADELESS version for my upcoming birthday. That's why I'm doing some research on this tool that has already been out for so many years! Thanks for all your content, Steve Bates
Hey Dave! Norge person here. The phrase in question would be "Litt større hender enn gjennomsnittlig/gjennomsnittet," (than average/ than the average.) Thanks for continuing to give us great, easily digestible knife content. You are great, and so are the guys behind the scenes. Takk!
That Zipslip looks so retro.
Straight outta the early 80s. I like it.
A good pocket knife for food prep could be Victorinox Swiss Army Knife One Hand Sentinel. Good sized stainless blade. One handed opening.
my para 3 is perfect for it too
I love travel friendly multitools. I have 3 of the 4 that you mentioned. I’ve taken my Leatherman Tread Tempo on a few international trips (before 2020).
I have both a flat ground and scandi version of the Enzo Birk 75, and they make a great little Puukko inspired folding carver. I definitely think this little guy gets overlooked too often. It’s a great little knife!
When I flew to Alaska last year I had the Leatherman PS tool in my carry on bag. The TSA was cool with it.
As a fellow Nordsmen just saying Hallo from a Fellow Norwegian brother! Thomasen was our family’s last name. Changed to Thompson when came to America.
Hello Mr. Anderson. Thank you for your in-depth and detailed answers to viewer questions in these FAQ vids. Have helped me make purchasing decisions in the past.
I am looking for a folding knife with blade around 2" and steel that can hold a scalpel-like edge, but has decent toughness. May or may not be stainless. Good edge retention is always a plus, but don't mind having to frequently strop if I can hone to a fine edge. Needs to allow fine control, like for wood engraving. Currently considering the Dragonfly 2 given the handle design and finger choil placement, but trying to compare to other models I may not know about. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting for us!
I’m surprised you guys didn’t mention the leatherman leap with its removable blade
No longer made, unfortunately -DCA
Top video of the year right here
dude david you really know your stuff!
That Gerber with something like the armbar where you can swap out driver bits would be really cool
Another great informative video.
Thank you, David! 🤗❤️😷😷😷😷👋
“ You’re doin food prep with that little guy? Must take some skills!” 😂
Please describe D tent? love this channel!
Detent, it holds the blade closed. It's usually a very small hole in the back end (on the lock bar side) of the blade, that a small ball on the lockbar drops in to.
The detent hole is very small at only around the 1mm to 1.25mm mark on most knives.
@@CadillacDriver thanks for the info. Much appreciated !😎
Another good bushcraft folder at a lower price point but still very sturdy and comfortable in hand is the Boker Arbolito bushcraft folder. It is 3.75" blade of 12c27 in a scandi grind with granito micarta handle scales and is a lock back. I have one, and am quite happy with it. It comes with a nylon belt sheath, and is under $100.
Best knife show ever.
I just purchased the Gerber Bladeless, with optional 10 Piece Gerber Tool Kit, for an upcoming trip to Australia, which has extremely restrictive knife laws. All of the tools are well finished and it feels good in the hand. Looking forward to using it in the field.
Hey Dave! Can you recommend a rescue knife similar in size and price to the Boker Magnum Compact Rescue? It must have a glass breaker and a seat belt cutter and fit into the fifth jeans pocket. It could also be a multi-tool not necessarily a knife.
Hey David recently subbed last year love the content I’m trying to get started in making slip joint folder style pocket knives any advice you’d like to give on knife making? Would be very much appreciated!
Vis-a-vis the steel opinel uses is 1 that I was able to keep Sharp all day long processing rabbits. They have hollow hairs, and anything less than razor sharp tends to roll the hair instead of cutting. I thought the opinel would be cheap enough to sharpen to death, but it wasn't necessary. It's in the same condition it was 35 years ago. Very fine grain
Thanks fore the update on TSA frirenldy knives. Worth noting that TSA friendly also doesn’t mean you can carry it internationally either. My wife once got stopped carrying acupuncture needles (she is an acupuncturist). These things are hairlike needles!
David 'C' Anderson, the C stands for Cut 💪
Spyderco full flat grinds make good food prep knives endura’s etc, i think an h1 version would be most hygienic as you can wash it in the sink without fear of corrosion.
David, I really like all of your videos. I find them very informative for me, a newbie to knifes. Can you film an episode with nothing but damascus blades? And, the pros and cons of using damascus?
Right here my good human: th-cam.com/video/K_VuqoOZip0/w-d-xo.html
David,
I've got a Kershaw Blur that I really like, but I'm looking for a non-assisted competitor, preferably in a drop point, and with a ball bearing pivot, but otherwise as close to size, feel, and price as possible.
Thanks for some of my favorite videos on TH-cam.
What is your opinion about one piece multitool/pry bar stuff? Is it worth the price?
Hey David its me again, thank u allot for answering my question but I didnt tell u THE main thing that I was looking for and that is that it NEEDS to be a 2 hand opening knife but im setting you a challange for the next one with all the same charakteristicks that I menciond in the last vidio.
Sorry for inconvinience and thx.
No worries Amar! As I understand it, and according to Boker's website (www.boker.de/en/knife-law), a knife can be one-hand opening, or locking, but not both. Here is Boker's explanation: "Knives that can be "opened and locked with one hand" are knives that have a device for opening with one hand and a blade lock. If a knife has only one of these features, it is not affected by § 42a." -DCA
Are there any options for accessories to go into the RemyGrit slot of the Gerber other than a hacksaw blade? I’ve been looking for a while
Can you recommend a small affordable fixed blade in a good steel to carry on the belt or in the pocket which is sufficiently slim to be inconspicuous and can be used as an utility knife but also for self defense? Thanks.
Flipper alternatives to CS Recon 1?
Question: I really like the contoured handle on the Cold Steel Recon 1 it fits my hand perfectly and gives a secure grip. As I live in a cold climate (Sweden) I also appreciated that the handle is G10 as metal handles gets uncomfortably when it is cold. But the Recon 1 is not a flipper. Cold you recommend any flipper alternatives with the same type of handle?
Hi David, I'm looking for a bit of a specific knife. It must be sub 6cm (2.36in), manual folder, wharncliffe blade and lefty friendly. Knife is for edc in an office setting so something classier would be ideal. Thanks!
I like the Gerber Prybrid Utility for travel... you can remove the razor blade for travel... and buy a cheap pack where ever you are and bang... ya have a functional knife... and bottle opener and pry and rudimentary screw driver
SOG power pliers sell aftermarket tools so you can replace a knife blade with something else like a screwdriver. As DCA says it’s up to individual. In Spain I had a karabiner taken off me.
I'd go with the Opinel (preferably in carbon steel, for the food prep guy). Keep it clean and a light coating of the oil they use on Japanese knives (camellia?) I love the Opinels for lightness of weight and keep one as a spare in my possible pouch in the day pack and back pack. Can't beat the price or the history either. About the only thing to complain about is no pocket clip. Not that that would even be a good idea!
What are the best blades for ultralight backpacking? What about the best lightweight multitools for this purpose?
Hi David, I am looking for a fixed blade I can EDC. I love a good tanto blade, but I’m not a fan of danglers, would prefer to cross draw or scout carry it. Any knife/sheath options you can recommend would be appreciated.
Have you ever looked into Wolf Tooth encase hex bit wrench multi tool and the Leatherman style ps as a combo travel tool kit that is TSA friendly?
Victorinox Jetsetter is a good TSA tool.
Hey David , I would like your advice on a topic I personally have never heard anyone talk about , and that’s size of knife to size of person ratio. I’m in the market for a good, general purpose fixed blade. Now I like bruiser knives as much as the next knifenut, but where someone pro wrestler size might be ok carrying say a tops steel eagle or esse junglas for example, someone like myself ( male, 5’8 and around 180lbs) might be better off with something more “realistic “? Any thoughts and/or advice? Thanks in advance!!
A quick way to test sharpness is to perpendicularly tap the edge into your fingernail, and try to drag the blade sideways. A sharp knife will stick rather than slide easily. Cutting newspaper or telephone book paper is what I usually do.
DCA. I like to go jogging and almost always carry my steel will mini intrigue with me. It's great but I don't have great confidence deploying with gloves on. Is there a similar knife but maybe a fixed blade I could run with? $100 budget and I don't run with a belt on so ideas on how to carry would be nice.
That Finn Wolf (and it's fixed blade twin) has been in my wish lost for a long time. Going to have to pick it up soon. Thanks and have a great weekend, DCA and the KC crew!
Really wish the leatherman style had a pair of screwdrivers. Would really lock in the purchase for me
Ok... been a while.. I’d love to see Fixed Blade edc options - scout carry, USA made stainless steel- right hand draw... maybe micarta grips... under 150 and under 100
I carry a victorinox cadet and another knife I use the cadet blade for food only its easy to keep clean
I normally use a pm2 for work due to the blade profile with the pointy tip and ability to open and close it with gloves on. What else do you recommend for hard use folding work knives? I work in hvac/r, so I might be reaming the burr off the inside of a copper pipe, cutting foam insulation or scraping a valve gasket off.
Check some of these out: th-cam.com/video/Jt5s2o-I9Bg/w-d-xo.html
Leatherman also makes a rebar without a blade
I love to BBQ on my smoker. You might have answered this question before and sorry if I missed it but I'd like to know your opinion on the best folding BBQ knife. Cutting membrane off, chopping threw bone, etc. Please and thank you
Hey David, how are you doing? I'm a lifeguard during the summer at a camp with a lake, and I'm looking for a folder I can keep in my bathing suit pocket while swimming. Obviously, the spyderco salt knives in lc200n seems like the best option but which knife in that series would i also not have to worry about slipping out of my pocket and falling into the lake?
I’m a new watcher. Really love the videos. Do you ship to the uk by anychance?
Yes sir, we do indeed! -DCA
Ok, I’m late…but what is the best TSA approved knife or multi tool to fly with?? I’m looking for one…
Hi David, really enjoy your informative videos. Thanks.
I'm looking for a combat knife w/sheath. I'd like to stay -$100, versatile sheath attachment right/left hand draw and multi-direction attachment if possible, good blade-edge retention, preferably not black but if black that it be easy to paint sheath & handle. Would also like a finger guard and that it fits large to extra large hands. I know I probably gave you a doozie; sorry bout that.
TIA,
Artie
Hey David hope you are doing well,, let us know if you are able to get some stilleto automatic knives from Italy like the Frank B. Knives or the ones from that other famous Italian maker i forget his name at the moment...thanks again
Hi David,
Can you bring a multi tool with a blade if you have it in your main bag? Thank you
You can travel with any normal blade in your checked bag, but if you want to carry on your person or in a backpack, your tool can’t have a knife on it.
Hi David, love this series. Question: are there any "more affordable" overbuilt folders (such as the Medfords)? Looking for something with a stonewash or similar finish and a big, beefy blade. A higher quality stainless steel would be preferred, as would a flipper deployment. Price range would need to be under $150-ish. Thanks for the consideration.
Cold Steel
Hi David, this isn't really a question for the series, but I was wondering if there will be another run of the Skipjack. My EDC revolves around a compact fixed blade, and I must say, I am in love with that knife. I am having a heck of a time finding one on the secondary market. Please tell me you have plans to continue production of that knife, because it is saying its discontinued on the site.
Definitely not going anywhere. Another run is in the works, and they will hopefully be ready within the next couple of months. -DCA
I am not sure if they still make it but the Leatherman Rebar knifeless is a great tool and was TSA friendly in the past however they change rules frequently.
No longer in production unfortunately -DCA
Leatherman has the Rebar in a blade-less format!
The Rebar is a really nice multitool and a great choice for a travel one, though you still going to have to take a loss of some functionality, but it better than nothing. I found the only real way if you want to make no sacrifice is to mail it ahead of schedule to arrive when you get there.
@@pitiedvod agree 100%
I wish the bladeless Rebar was still in production. Would have been the top of my suggestions if it were -DCA
Can you review leatherman p4 please?
Can you compare the Spyderco Mcbee to the ZT0022. Or some Cali Legal OTFs? Basically what are your thoughts and sub 2 inch knives?
I like a 2" knife with a decent handle grip. Check out a few options here from way back in KniFAQ #3: th-cam.com/video/Amw0yciaGww/w-d-xo.html
Who else was shaking there head when he said magazine papers lol
Hello dear Sir,
Since i am a first responder i need a good, with glove functioning knife and one hand operating.
It needs a belt cutter, a glassbreaker, needs a bomb proof lock, and optionally a partly serrated edge. Preferebly with holster.
Price doesn't play a role.
Greetings from your german Paramedic/Fire Fighter
That slip joint spyderco though..
Not a question, but a suggestion for an April Fools episode of Knife FAQ where the questions are not quite answered. As in a $1k for a budget folder or a fixed blade for a suggested folder etc. All in good fun, but sure to get a few giggles.
Question: I’m looking for a folding knife, blade under 3in in M390/20CV or comparable steel with a handle for “slightly larger than average” hands, micarta or titanium, under $250 and preferable under $200. The 3in blade limit is strict. For hand-size reference: I like the size of the Bug-out handle, but love the size of the Giantmouse Ace Grand.
Have you seen the new GiantMouse Riv?
@@sheltermonkey6065 yes. Too small for my taste. Biblio is about the smallest handle I can tolerate.
Hi, DCA and the rest of the knowledgeable people reading this. I see a lot of axis lock clones because the patent ran out. Was wondering about Spyderco's compression lock. Will we ever see that lock on other brands? Thanking you all in advance.
If we will, it won't be before their protection expires.
Looking to see a list of modern knives inspired by traditional designs from across world history, e.g. kukri, puukko, kudu, duk duk, peshkabz, kawah, etc. there is a lot history to choose from, I leave that to your discretion and interest.
Curious what was the top 10 most popular folders for 2020? Or top sales
th-cam.com/video/Pwp-lyh55dI/w-d-xo.html
Just a side note here. Fidelity has a mutual fund that invest in the Scandinavian region. Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Fidelity Nordic fund. That thing is rocking and making me $$!
Hi David, can you recommend something identical to Cold Steel Recon 1 clip point but with flipper tab? Price range under 300 USD. By the way, big fan of the channel and shop.
(Or can you just ask Cold Steel company why they don't make Recon 1 with flipper tab?)
Question: hey DAC you are a legend mate. Have you ever handled a Swiss Army Spirit or the Swisstool? I love them but wondered how you think they compare to the leatherman wave/charge and Surge respectively. I know you are a Victorinox fan and would like to see your comp and opinion. Cheers mate.
Check this vid out: th-cam.com/video/8eAf0DV5qp4/w-d-xo.html
What's up David! I've heard mentions of a "holy trinity of knives"
which involve Chris Reeve, Hinderer knives, and ???
What is the 3rd??? I'd like to know!
Mick Strider Knives
Z-Hunter is the third leg of the triumvirate.
What is a good folder or small fixed blade with a chisel grind?
The We Knife Company Black Void Opus has a chisel secondary bevel I think.
Hi David, I am from Mexico, so I am not an English speaker, so that's why I want to know the difference between write knife which F, knive with V I know is a stupid question, but I would like to understand the difference, I love your videos.
Knife is singular
Knives is plural
Hope this helps!
Does anyone know if TSA allows full multi-tools (swisstool) to be checked in? Meaning not carry-on? Thanks for the info bud!
Most edged tools can go in a checked bag
@@knifecenter thanks so much for the reply.
Btw, what is this laptop on the desk? Some old Macbook Air 11? I was just wondering:)
Just a cheap Acer Chromebook -DCA
I remember airport security in Hong Kong confiscating my wife’s small folding sewing scissors. Pretty sure they would confiscate any of these multi tools with scissors.
TSA is for US airports
Once they took my wife’s nail file. I thought she was going to go all Ninja on them for a minute!
DCA is the Hickock45 of the knife world, when all you want to know up front is if something is good or not. Personally I can't stand the Nutnfancy type knife guys lol they have their place to though so more power to them I guess, I just prefer a more laid back approach
Hi David! Thanks for the FAQ episodes!
I’m looking for a small knife with a wharncliffe blade shape, a hollow grind and a high edge retaining powder steel. Something along the lines of CS Tuff Lite but with upgrades materials. Do you happen to have any recommendations?I’d be infinitely grateful if you suggested as many options as possible. And thanks for your work once again!
How about the GiantMouse Riv? I don't think KC has it yet, but I assume they will be getting them.
Shelter Monkey thanks for your advice!
There's also the SOG Stout FLK which is Pilar-esque.
Shelter Monkey thanks again!
@@artemkanarchist I bet there will be an M390 version of the MKM Isonzo eventually. A lot of people are very fond of the Isonzo.
Can you show off some Portuguese made knives? Would be nice to see some old school traditional knives and maybe something modern coming out of Portugal.
I have a video about ICEL's chef's knife.
For whomever asked the sharpness test question: you can lay the edge of your knife gently (really gently) on your thumbnail, and rock it side to side. If it bites and stays in place your edge is sharp enough for most tasks, if it skates around it needs sharpening.
You should name your next knife the utilage.
The SOG Sync multitools: is not TSA approved as they consider the awl a pointed weapon, I know from experance. I have a Sog what has a blad but with a T bit driver you can remove the blad. Just know you can gdt dinged for an AWL.
Are there still making the knifeless rebar?
Unfortunately not :( -DCA
@@knifecenter dang.
Question: HI, would you like to share what's out there in the "Ladybug" size with high quality and lockable blade? Have ordered a Knife enter exclusive Ladybug. But can handle some harder cutting without flexing etc. Thank's! Best from 🇸🇪 Sweden
Maybe you were looking for something more expensive, but the Ka-bar Mini Dozier is superb for the
@@sheltermonkey6065 I don't mind it being expensive (to a degree) but that isn't the point. Thank's for the suggestion will check it out. 👍
Good morning David, I am fron BRASIL Very good your vídeo,excuse,I dont Very weel english thank you
That blur!
If I’m gonna be more than a few days I will just mail it to the hotel I’m headed for or pack in checked luggage
👍
Thank you, Mr. Andersen. SIDENOTE: Whenever I type your name, I "hear" it in my internal Agent Smith voice.
Thanks for giving notice about the Opinel Garden knife - had never thought of it as a carver.
By way of a question, for some years now, I've included a large pair of nail clippers in my EDC, and have found them to be almost shockingly useful. Nevertheless, my clippers are pretty generic stuff picked up at the local drugstore or even dollar store, and I've been wondering if there are more EDC-dedicated options. I know Victorinox has a clipper-based tool, but are there others that might be worth checking out?
Rat tail tang, to be more precise! Closer to full that to partial, some would say.