Let's get weird. Never seen before in TNP are SOME of my fave knife combos. We will revisit many HOF tactical and EDC blades in these parings. Many gift ideas will result as well. Grab the popcorn as we get into a feature length TNP Knife Nation exclusive!
+nutnfancy Before you mentioned the Cold Steel Espada i actually called it out in my head. Laughed like hell when you said it, somehow i wasn't surprised. Great video man!
That was great! I'll be rewatching this video more than once. Maybe even with my wife. She's always asking me what I want for Christmas. Now I can refer her to this video. And when she asks me which one, I'll be like Gary Oldman's character in the movie "The Professional" when he tells his fellow cop to bring everyone and the cop says "everyone?" and Stansfield yells "EVERYONE". Of course I'll be a little more polite, after all she does have the combo to the gun safe.
Pausing this at 21:11 to inform you that I LOVE my flashback, I literally carry it with me everywhere. I even convinced one of my friends to get one and he adores it as well. Awesome knife, I know a lot of people that always want to take mine and just play with it.
Thanks for that shout out Nutn! I was the one at Costco with the 904-1!!! I also had the Cadet and Classic Victorinox limited edition blue colorations.
You have no idea how happy it makes me to see you chose one of my favorite knives in this review! I base 90% of my weapon or EDC purchases off of your channel. I'm trying to turn my dad into a TNPer as well :)
+ProjectDarkHound The delica 4 was the first one I got after a number of Victorinox swiss army knives, its a nice little knife that I still have on me at some days. After that among others a Benchmade 940 and a Spyderco Endura 4 entered my collection, those 3 are the knives I tend to go for most and enjoy using most out of my collection of folding knives. The Delica 4 is a nice little knife that fits well into the smaller pockets and the choice between the 940 and endura is on most days really a random pick based on mood. Although during cold winters I'll frequently prefer either FRN handle Spyderco over the aluminium 940 if I expect to have to use them extensively in cold weather without gloves, much less heat transfer with that compared to aluminium handles. When it comes to blade length I think I'd usually opt for the endura if it was going to be the only knife, but if I know I'll only be using it for specific light jobs and nothing else the delica could be good. But those few cm of extra cutting edge really make a difference when using them for food prep and such, tough choice really they are both great knives! I definitely would not opt for something smaller than the delica as EDC that's for sure, but outside that either get both or try handling both in a store?
Tough choice, but something that might help you depending on what you plan to use the knife for is to just think carefully about what knives you use for each purpose right now. Consciously think about what knives you grab for example in the kitchen when doing various cutting tasks. Perhaps if it applies to you also do the same for other workshop tasks, out in the field etc. Then if you find that you opt for a more endura sized blade also intentionally try doing the ones you'd normally do with a smaller one (and the other way around too I suppose). That might help with giving you an idea if you prefer the larger or the smaller knife, and how easily you could do the small knife jobs with the larger one (or other way around). If pocket space is the primary concern and you find it hard to interpret the listed dimensions (spyderco is quite great at this on their website, very precise specifications when it comes to opened and closed dimensions are listed) make a similarly sized wooden mocukup that might even have a clip. See if you can fit it in the pockets or other places you plan to carry it without issues. Ideally you should also try handling both knives in a store if possible, but the handle design is pretty good and should not be a problem for most users. Its to me actually one of the more long term use comfortable ones actually. I'd still prefer a larger more oval and slightly contoured fixed blade handle for long heavy use but if I had to I could get by with delica/endura.
Awesome! I was just looking for a EDC knife and I thought "I wonder what nutn has to say about knives?" I look ya up on TH-cam and one of the first videos in the suggestions is this gem. Its just what I was looking for. The intro made me even more excited.
Just picked up the Ontario RAT 1 Black last night. Great knife and very sharp out of the box. Thanks Nutnfancy. The Owl is on the shed and he is pleased with his knife choice.
That Cold Steel Espada XL..... Gorgeous blade! Not sure how practical it is but the mere awe of her curves, fit and finish are astounding. This would go great alongside a blingy pistol just for mere appearances alone. Very nice!
Holy crap, the Cuttlery-shoppe is amazing. Paramilitary starting @ $108??? Love it. Especially compared to amazon $150 for camo version and even knifecenter with $135 for camo version.
+Martin Benek Not for nothing, but if you check Massdrop.com they have a Paramilitary 2 for 99.95, satin blade finish. Ten dollars extra for black blade though.
The detent on the Spyderco Endura & Delica is needed! I had a gen 1 Endurda. That lock would occasionally release with hard use; I think my knuckle actuated the lock. It happened enough I actually wrote to Sypderco and complained that the knife would open under pressure--they told me the knife was fine as designed, but then came out with the detent. Keep the detent!
How cool, the Endura and Delica are some of my favorites too, and I have them in various colors. But today I have a Cara Cara 2 in my pocket. Awesome knife for $18!
Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight dark blue in S110V has been my EDC for a few months now. Love the weight, blade shape, and steel. It does everything I need and more as a coffee roaster, so mostly opening burlap coffee bags.
I loved all the knives presented and the enthusiasm for knives in general. I too am a knife dork. I hate looking at knife reviews or ads as I am frequently tempted.
Damnit nutn. I'm just getting home from work at 12:45 am and have to be up for a snowboarding trip at 6 am. But of coarse I have to watch your new videos and regret it in the morning 😂
Killer video Nutnfancy, that was fun. I've had the truly venerable Endura and Delica for years and they have never let me down. Also carry an older Al Mar Falcon with Mother of Pearl that I love in my backpack. Still loving my purple TNP Lionsteel SR-1, that thing is sick. Cheers.
I have the SOG Flashback. After I sent the first one back because it was so stiff to open it put a hole in my thumb. Didn't love it at first but it's grown on me. I usually go between it and the Kershaw Knockout, which is my favorite for EDC.
I almost had to apply for a loan after watching this video. Very good set of examples IMO. I did have to do some research on the Boker Exskelimoor and it was eventually added to my cart. I think it will serve a good purpose. Thanks for the idea
Have a few knives myself. Endura and delica combo is hard to beat. Don't let their simple looks fool you. You have to handle them for a while to appreciate their value.
Microtech now makes a HALO 6 that has a pocket clip, it is custom only at this point retailing at $1500. And the Socom Elite has been 100% discontinued replaced by the Socom Delta which is lighter with a frame lock for added strength.
Spiderco Endura FG4 is my favorite knife. It fills every role an edc may need to fill, and the VG10 steel holds an edge really well. At ~$60 its a great deal.
loved the vid Nutn! was kind of suprised that I didn't see the Benchmade 940 or the Cold Steel Mini AK-47 on the list though, they are also HOF knives if I recall. Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work Nutn!
my go to edc blades are a Kershaw CQC 5K and a Spyderco Sage 3 with the "ziptie mod" which i recently added on that im very pleased with how effective it is. I got a ZT 0350 bw (with an ebay deep pocket clip) which i'll occasionally carry if im wearing jeans or pants with a heaver material
Lolol 18:23. The lanyard. "Great way to find the knife fish it out" haha like u loose it in your pocket because it's too small. I have that same problem with that knife, I also loose gatorades at the bottom of my pocket and it's hard to find..
for my birthday two years i got a Kershaw Skyline and have been carrying it everyday since. just freed up time and started working for a little spending money and have been scouring bladeops and bladehq for value blades. Bought a few blades that are awesome, some turned out to be not so impressive but the collection is growing and i'm learning my own personal preferences. My current EDC combo is a Boker Mini Auto Kalashnikov, and a Byrd Cara Cara 2 FRN. Also bought a Spyderco Resilience, but it's a little heavy, and I forgot that blade length limit in Florida is 4" because I was so excited to get it. Have to check with a LEO to feel out how strict they are with that. I have an Ontario RAT 1 on the way to probably replace the Cara Cara.
How about a Bowie and companion segment. Did you ever get a new Laredo? The San Mai 3 is so sweet but the sheath scratches it and I can see down in there it looks like false tortoise shell plastic and was probably made in a dirty shop. I thought about disassembling it and replacing it with something softer but i think those scratches will polish out later and they don't bother me half as much as not having it.
Thanks Nutn. Stroll down memory lane. I've been carrying the Spyderco junior. I just love the blade shape. Super easy to sharpen on the Edge Apex. Hope all of the Nutn nation had a great Thanksgiving.
+theguccipilot The Junior is a nice one. I have had mine for a few years, it was my first $100+ knife. Now I carry it time to time as a secondary blade, with a larger knife tucked away.
I too would love to see a similar video for fixed blades. EDC or otherwise, all fixed blades are cool. Thanks for this innovative idea though. Great content as always!
Hey, Nutn! I see you show only folders here. Do you edc fixed-bladed knives? I allways have on me at least one small folder and one larger fixed, like a Ka-Bar, or a Mora.
wow, pretty cool video. I found you from your FJR videos. I ride an 09. I see you are really in to knives. I have a fondness for them too, but after watching this, I know NOTHING about knives. Very educational. I am going to get one of these.
What about pairing a folder knife with a fixed blade knife ? My choice is the SOG Trident in TiNi black With the SOG Seal Strike with high tech sheath in all black. Have not decided were to place the fixed blade yet; hanging from the SOE EDC belt with the Cobra buckle, on the 5.11 tactical LBE vest with the tip up or placed in the pack. See some knives in action and an interesting pairing of knives in the Blunt umbrella review by Nutnfancy on TH-cam ! Thank you for a great short video on knives ! tjl
I recently was going to buy either a CS kukri or a trailmaster, but settled for a couple of Moras. The Pro Robust and the HQ Robust. The HQ Robust is seriously the *best* knife for the money I have ever bought. I find that the steel properties and performance are almost identical to 1095. I probably never would've given them a second look if I didn't see your old review Nutn, so thanks!
There is kind of a huge difference in application between a large chopper like the Trailmaster or Kukri and a Bushcrafting knife like a Mora. Not saying either is particularly better, just noting it is a complete difference in out door/wilderness styles.
I'm aware. I realized that what I would be doing with the larger blades would be very limited, so I got something smaller, cheaper, and more versatile. A hatchet would pair nicely with them.
Yeah it all comes down to your personal preference and system. I personally feel larger blades are more versatile, but I do mostly trail blazing and little bushcrafting. I tend to carry a large chopper along with a neck knife, and either a Machete or blazing ax depending on the under growth in the area.
Hey Nutn.. I was curious as to what you think of the Ka Bar TDI for a self defense blade. I have seen a lot of good things and as a defense knife I like the idea of a fixed blade compared to a folding because I think personally that if a threat were to ever get close enough and violent enough for me to pull a knife, I wouldn't want to worry about trying to operate anything, just pull and go. Searched your channel but didn't see anything so I thought I would ask
Those Emerson knives have a great rep as some of the best hard use and self defence folders around. What's the opinion on that CQC-8 vs a Patriot? Are the blades different enough to warrant one over the other?
Man I love Spyderco. I have some nice Emersons man it's really hard to beat a Spyderco for EDC. I carried a delica for years and it served me very well. My wife is carrying a delica now and I have been EDCing a paramilitary 2 for 7 months. Lightweight, quality. Difficult to beat. I didn't want to like the brand when I started carrying knives. But the quality truly speaks for itself
Swiss army makes some of the best folding knives. You can get a multi blade folding knife with other utility options in a Swiss Army knife. You can get one for $20 or less at Walmart and it will last for years. I have a boyscout one from 1990 and it still holds an edge.
I carry a SOG Slim Jim XL. As it's name suggests, it's slim, light and although it's over 4'' long, it disappears in a pocket. The assisted opening is nice and smooth, once you get used to it. Not particularly sturdy, but it's not really designed to be. It's my favorite EDC. I have a Police Model three that I carry at work, but it's much thicker so I don't carry it while I'm just out and about.
I think this is the coolest knife vid ever but probably because you hit on so many knives I like and you have props to my edc knive the flashback (which I think looks cool because it's different) and other edc knives that I want to add to my collection.
How is the blade play on your flashback? I have barely used mine and it has major movement. Also the lock and detent are a bit much for such a small folder.
+fordrac1ng81 I didn't see any chinese knives on the table. Maybe some of the brands have chinese models but I didn't see any model numbers that are chinese made. A cheap shot at best.
A proper knife EDC combo is a cheap hacker + a sturdy nice expensive knife, or a pure combat knife + a pure utilitarian knife, or a really big knife + a really small knife. My EDC combo: swiss army credit card knife kit + cold steel safemaker 2. No tool knives like the leatherman, since I have real tools in my car + spetsnaz shovel, barong machete, tactical hatchet + survival go-bag.
Let's get weird. Never seen before in TNP are SOME of my fave knife combos. We will revisit many HOF tactical and EDC blades in these parings. Many gift ideas will result as well. Grab the popcorn as we get into a feature length TNP Knife Nation exclusive!
Love the knife videos keep up the awesome videos. You've been one of my biggest sources of inspiration.
Why some of them have a hole in the blade? is just design?
Hell yea knife videos !!!!!!! Thanks
+John M Oh thanks man! :)
+nutnfancy Before you mentioned the Cold Steel Espada i actually called it out in my head. Laughed like hell when you said it, somehow i wasn't surprised. Great video man!
That was great! I'll be rewatching this video more than once. Maybe even with my wife. She's always asking me what I want for Christmas. Now I can refer her to this video. And when she asks me which one, I'll be like Gary Oldman's character in the movie "The Professional" when he tells his fellow cop to bring everyone and the cop says "everyone?" and Stansfield yells "EVERYONE". Of course I'll be a little more polite, after all she does have the combo to the gun safe.
Code 4 means "no further assistance needed", so it's funny for that one to be paired at all. =)
Nutnfancy video. Time to drink some coffee and start cleaning a couple pistols for the next hour while I watch.
Long live the TNP Knife Nation. Love the blade vids! That's what got me interested in TNP.
Pausing this at 21:11 to inform you that I LOVE my flashback, I literally carry it with me everywhere. I even convinced one of my friends to get one and he adores it as well. Awesome knife, I know a lot of people that always want to take mine and just play with it.
This has got to be one of the top 10 videos from TNP. Loved it!!!
Thanks for that shout out Nutn! I was the one at Costco with the 904-1!!! I also had the Cadet and Classic Victorinox limited edition blue colorations.
You have no idea how happy it makes me to see you chose one of my favorite knives in this review! I base 90% of my weapon or EDC purchases off of your channel. I'm trying to turn my dad into a TNPer as well :)
I was fiddling with my spyderco endura 4 when the vid first started and he mentioned the spyderco endura 4 1st! Made me so happy lol
EXCELLENT video. Loved everything about it. Old school Nutnfancy video!
This video is fantastic. Always excited to watch the TNP Knife Show.
I carry either an endura in hap 40, a para in s110, or a 943 in s90 with a spyderco dragonfly and those do me good
Carry an Endura every day and use it every day here at the ranch a great knife!
+MrHolster Would you say it's to big for edc anywhere? I'm looking for a new edc and don't know if I should go for the endura or the delica.
I see no reason to think it is too big. I would find anything smaller a lot less useful for my use.
+ProjectDarkHound The delica 4 was the first one I got after a number of Victorinox swiss army knives, its a nice little knife that I still have on me at some days. After that among others a Benchmade 940 and a Spyderco Endura 4 entered my collection, those 3 are the knives I tend to go for most and enjoy using most out of my collection of folding knives.
The Delica 4 is a nice little knife that fits well into the smaller pockets and the choice between the 940 and endura is on most days really a random pick based on mood. Although during cold winters I'll frequently prefer either FRN handle Spyderco over the aluminium 940 if I expect to have to use them extensively in cold weather without gloves, much less heat transfer with that compared to aluminium handles.
When it comes to blade length I think I'd usually opt for the endura if it was going to be the only knife, but if I know I'll only be using it for specific light jobs and nothing else the delica could be good. But those few cm of extra cutting edge really make a difference when using them for food prep and such, tough choice really they are both great knives! I definitely would not opt for something smaller than the delica as EDC that's for sure, but outside that either get both or try handling both in a store?
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Yea I'm stuck on being unsure if the endura will be too big or the delica smaller than I thought
Tough choice, but something that might help you depending on what you plan to use the knife for is to just think carefully about what knives you use for each purpose right now.
Consciously think about what knives you grab for example in the kitchen when doing various cutting tasks. Perhaps if it applies to you also do the same for other workshop tasks, out in the field etc. Then if you find that you opt for a more endura sized blade also intentionally try doing the ones you'd normally do with a smaller one (and the other way around too I suppose). That might help with giving you an idea if you prefer the larger or the smaller knife, and how easily you could do the small knife jobs with the larger one (or other way around).
If pocket space is the primary concern and you find it hard to interpret the listed dimensions (spyderco is quite great at this on their website, very precise specifications when it comes to opened and closed dimensions are listed) make a similarly sized wooden mocukup that might even have a clip. See if you can fit it in the pockets or other places you plan to carry it without issues.
Ideally you should also try handling both knives in a store if possible, but the handle design is pretty good and should not be a problem for most users. Its to me actually one of the more long term use comfortable ones actually. I'd still prefer a larger more oval and slightly contoured fixed blade handle for long heavy use but if I had to I could get by with delica/endura.
Awesome! I was just looking for a EDC knife and I thought "I wonder what nutn has to say about knives?" I look ya up on TH-cam and one of the first videos in the suggestions is this gem. Its just what I was looking for. The intro made me even more excited.
Just picked up the Ontario RAT 1 Black last night. Great knife and very sharp out of the box. Thanks Nutnfancy. The Owl is on the shed and he is pleased with his knife choice.
I've been waiting for this for a looooooooong time! I might just take a half day off work today.
I could watch this kind of stuff for days! Fantastic video Nuttn.
That Cold Steel Espada XL..... Gorgeous blade! Not sure how practical it is but the mere awe of her curves, fit and finish are astounding. This would go great alongside a blingy pistol just for mere appearances alone. Very nice!
My favorite is the Kershaw Skyline and I rotate the scallion with it.
Best edc knife vid you have done to date!
What an awesome best-of collection! Liked almost all of 'em and enjoyed the reminders of the prior reviews you did. Nice job!
Holy crap, the Cuttlery-shoppe is amazing. Paramilitary starting @ $108??? Love it. Especially compared to amazon $150 for camo version and even knifecenter with $135 for camo version.
+Martin Benek Not for nothing, but if you check Massdrop.com they have a Paramilitary 2 for 99.95, satin blade finish. Ten dollars extra for black blade though.
The laugh during the Espada Cold Steel was hilarious lol
The detent on the Spyderco Endura & Delica is needed! I had a gen 1 Endurda. That lock would occasionally release with hard use; I think my knuckle actuated the lock. It happened enough I actually wrote to Sypderco and complained that the knife would open under pressure--they told me the knife was fine as designed, but then came out with the detent. Keep the detent!
How cool, the Endura and Delica are some of my favorites too, and I have them in various colors. But today I have a Cara Cara 2 in my pocket. Awesome knife for $18!
Your Halo 5 Holy Grail OTF was one of the first vids of yours I watched...been a great couple of years! Have a great Thanksgiving TNP crew!
haha. when you pulled out one of those kershaws I was like. he is going to pull out the skyline, and two seconds later you did!!
Thanks for getting me hooked, you drug dealer!
Love my Emerson CQC-8. Thanks Nutn for introducing me to Emerson knives and the HEC concept.
Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight dark blue in S110V has been my EDC for a few months now. Love the weight, blade shape, and steel. It does everything I need and more as a coffee roaster, so mostly opening burlap coffee bags.
I loved all the knives presented and the enthusiasm for knives in general. I too am a knife dork. I hate looking at knife reviews or ads as I am frequently tempted.
Damnit nutn. I'm just getting home from work at 12:45 am and have to be up for a snowboarding trip at 6 am. But of coarse I have to watch your new videos and regret it in the morning 😂
Killer video Nutnfancy, that was fun. I've had the truly venerable Endura and Delica for years and they have never let me down. Also carry an older Al Mar Falcon with Mother of Pearl that I love in my backpack. Still loving my purple TNP Lionsteel SR-1, that thing is sick. Cheers.
Cool to revisit some of these knives that i forgot. Literally bought one of em the second you pulled it out.
Those spydercos have everything I want out of a knife...so nice dude great collection, great vid it rocks.
I have the SOG Flashback. After I sent the first one back because it was so stiff to open it put a hole in my thumb. Didn't love it at first but it's grown on me. I usually go between it and the Kershaw Knockout, which is my favorite for EDC.
I almost had to apply for a loan after watching this video. Very good set of examples IMO. I did have to do some research on the Boker Exskelimoor and it was eventually added to my cart. I think it will serve a good purpose. Thanks for the idea
where the benchmades at?
I agree!
+Celtic704 Wondered about that too...
***** I hope so! however my 527 is 1st and 2nd kind of kewl
+Fappolice I find spyderco second kind of ugly not saying there bad just ugly and I don't like thumb holes or lever locks
+Celtic704 It's there! It shows up at the 46:10 mark in the video. When he's talking about online ordering, he's on the BM 940 Amazon webpage.
Honestly one of my favorite videos from you!
Thanks Nut'N... Another great review! Where can we buy TNP patches?James
Have a few knives myself. Endura and delica combo is hard to beat. Don't let their simple looks fool you. You have to handle them for a while to appreciate their value.
Hey Nutn, I think you overloaded cutlery shoppe's web site. I cant get on it right now lol
You didn't start me enjoying knives, but man, you sure keep those fires stoked.
Thanks! Gave me some great ideas for Christmas gifts.
Microtech now makes a HALO 6 that has a pocket clip, it is custom only at this point retailing at $1500. And the Socom Elite has been 100% discontinued replaced by the Socom Delta which is lighter with a frame lock for added strength.
Yes! I could watch a video like this everyday!!!
Such a perfect video... no other words needed.
The mini aegis hasn't left my rotation I love it! I know your a busy guy Nutn' but could you suggest some other blades to para it with?
Spiderco Endura FG4 is my favorite knife. It fills every role an edc may need to fill, and the VG10 steel holds an edge really well. At ~$60 its a great deal.
That was fun! I was drooling almost the whole time. :) Great knives. I appreciate your passion.
So stoked to see a new edc video love this shit!!!! Great video nutn
Three TNP videos in one day? I thought it was thanksgiving not Christmas time. Awesome content as always.
@47:26 "NO TURKEYS" ?? "Turkey knives" sounds like a holiday theme show
loved the vid Nutn! was kind of suprised that I didn't see the Benchmade 940 or the Cold Steel Mini AK-47 on the list though, they are also HOF knives if I recall. Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work Nutn!
What a beautiful table. The credit card can't handle it. Thanks Nutn
Just getting more into this kinda stuff, so this is perfect timing!
my go to edc blades are a Kershaw CQC 5K and a Spyderco Sage 3 with the "ziptie mod" which i recently added on that im very pleased with how effective it is. I got a ZT 0350 bw (with an ebay deep pocket clip) which i'll occasionally carry if im wearing jeans or pants with a heaver material
I enjoyed this video. You never disappoint. Happy Thanksgiving.
Cool vid! Nice to have some knife vids again!
Lolol 18:23. The lanyard. "Great way to find the knife fish it out" haha like u loose it in your pocket because it's too small. I have that same problem with that knife, I also loose gatorades at the bottom of my pocket and it's hard to find..
for my birthday two years i got a Kershaw Skyline and have been carrying it everyday since. just freed up time and started working for a little spending money and have been scouring bladeops and bladehq for value blades. Bought a few blades that are awesome, some turned out to be not so impressive but the collection is growing and i'm learning my own personal preferences. My current EDC combo is a Boker Mini Auto Kalashnikov, and a Byrd Cara Cara 2 FRN. Also bought a Spyderco Resilience, but it's a little heavy, and I forgot that blade length limit in Florida is 4" because I was so excited to get it. Have to check with a LEO to feel out how strict they are with that. I have an Ontario RAT 1 on the way to probably replace the Cara Cara.
Was just thinking - when was the last time I checked TNP and found a cool knife vid! Love it!
How about a Bowie and companion segment. Did you ever get a new Laredo? The San Mai 3 is so sweet but the sheath scratches it and I can see down in there it looks like false tortoise shell plastic and was probably made in a dirty shop. I thought about disassembling it and replacing it with something softer but i think those scratches will polish out later and they don't bother me half as much as not having it.
THANK YOU Nutnfancy - love the knife reviews!!!!
Thanks Nutn. Stroll down memory lane. I've been carrying the Spyderco junior. I just love the blade shape. Super easy to sharpen on the Edge Apex. Hope all of the Nutn nation had a great Thanksgiving.
+theguccipilot The Junior is a nice one. I have had mine for a few years, it was my first $100+ knife. Now I carry it time to time as a secondary blade, with a larger knife tucked away.
I too would love to see a similar video for fixed blades. EDC or otherwise, all fixed blades are cool. Thanks for this innovative idea though. Great content as always!
Hey, Nutn! I see you show only folders here. Do you edc fixed-bladed knives? I allways have on me at least one small folder and one larger fixed, like a Ka-Bar, or a Mora.
Paramilitary2 and Dragonfly my combination for Edc had it for 2 months working out great.
wow, pretty cool video. I found you from your FJR videos. I ride an 09. I see you are really in to knives. I have a fondness for them too, but after watching this, I know NOTHING about knives. Very educational. I am going to get one of these.
Great video idea Nutn! You signed my wife's Dragonfly "caribou skinner", she has yet to make it happen..
started using the zip tie mod on my spyderco tenacious
Love the knife show. Please keep up the GREAT work.
Yay, are the knife videos coming back?
What about pairing a folder knife with a fixed blade knife ? My choice is the SOG Trident in TiNi black With the SOG Seal Strike with high tech sheath in all black. Have not decided were to place the fixed blade yet; hanging from the SOE EDC belt with the Cobra buckle, on the 5.11 tactical LBE vest with the tip up or placed in the pack. See some knives in action and an interesting pairing of knives in the Blunt umbrella review by Nutnfancy on TH-cam ! Thank you for a great short video on knives ! tjl
two knife videos in one day? WOAH!!!!
I bought the endura 4 in blue because of this video. Super light and super sharp!
I recently was going to buy either a CS kukri or a trailmaster, but settled for a couple of Moras. The Pro Robust and the HQ Robust. The HQ Robust is seriously the *best* knife for the money I have ever bought. I find that the steel properties and performance are almost identical to 1095. I probably never would've given them a second look if I didn't see your old review Nutn, so thanks!
There is kind of a huge difference in application between a large chopper like the Trailmaster or Kukri and a Bushcrafting knife like a Mora. Not saying either is particularly better, just noting it is a complete difference in out door/wilderness styles.
I'm aware. I realized that what I would be doing with the larger blades would be very limited, so I got something smaller, cheaper, and more versatile. A hatchet would pair nicely with them.
Yeah it all comes down to your personal preference and system. I personally feel larger blades are more versatile, but I do mostly trail blazing and little bushcrafting. I tend to carry a large chopper along with a neck knife, and either a Machete or blazing ax depending on the under growth in the area.
Hey Nutn.. I was curious as to what you think of the Ka Bar TDI for a self defense blade. I have seen a lot of good things and as a defense knife I like the idea of a fixed blade compared to a folding because I think personally that if a threat were to ever get close enough and violent enough for me to pull a knife, I wouldn't want to worry about trying to operate anything, just pull and go. Searched your channel but didn't see anything so I thought I would ask
Those Emerson knives have a great rep as some of the best hard use and self defence folders around. What's the opinion on that CQC-8 vs a Patriot? Are the blades different enough to warrant one over the other?
Great Christmas ideas. thanks for the video. You da man.
Man I love Spyderco. I have some nice Emersons man it's really hard to beat a Spyderco for EDC. I carried a delica for years and it served me very well. My wife is carrying a delica now and I have been EDCing a paramilitary 2 for 7 months. Lightweight, quality. Difficult to beat. I didn't want to like the brand when I started carrying knives. But the quality truly speaks for itself
ever since nutnfancy reviewed the endura knife I've carried on for years. it just works
Getting ready to watch....I'm worried, I thought I already had a complete christmas list for myself....
Awesome video nutn. Thanks for making my day.Do you plan on doing a fixed blade combo video too?
I love these long knives videos! :)
Start with a bang! My EDC is a bright orange FFG lightweight VG10 Endura 4.
Swiss army makes some of the best folding knives. You can get a multi blade folding knife with other utility options in a Swiss Army knife. You can get one for $20 or less at Walmart and it will last for years. I have a boyscout one from 1990 and it still holds an edge.
That little cold steal lock back is awesome I Wish CS would bring it back too
I carry a SOG Slim Jim XL. As it's name suggests, it's slim, light and although it's over 4'' long, it disappears in a pocket. The assisted opening is nice and smooth, once you get used to it. Not particularly sturdy, but it's not really designed to be. It's my favorite EDC. I have a Police Model three that I carry at work, but it's much thicker so I don't carry it while I'm just out and about.
I think this is the coolest knife vid ever but probably because you hit on so many knives I like and you have props to my edc knive the flashback (which I think looks cool because it's different) and other edc knives that I want to add to my collection.
I'm also kinda sad that I didn't see the manix 2 mainly because I think it's so cool. also I think your pairings are pretty awesome
How is the blade play on your flashback? I have barely used mine and it has major movement. Also the lock and detent are a bit much for such a small folder.
I have pretty little play in the blade
not a single ZT?
he thinks they're too heavy
+fordrac1ng81 0770CF is perfection.
+fordrac1ng81 Too big, too heavy, I don't get the 2nd kind of cool of the either.
+fordrac1ng81 I didn't see any chinese knives on the table. Maybe some of the brands have chinese models but I didn't see any model numbers that are chinese made. A cheap shot at best.
+fordrac1ng81 I was looking for the ZT 452 as a tactical
A proper knife EDC combo is a cheap hacker + a sturdy nice expensive knife, or a pure combat knife + a pure utilitarian knife, or a really big knife + a really small knife. My EDC combo: swiss army credit card knife kit + cold steel safemaker 2. No tool knives like the leatherman, since I have real tools in my car + spetsnaz shovel, barong machete, tactical hatchet + survival go-bag.
Just ordered the Paramilitary 2 from your buddy at Firearm Pro!! Been waiting a long time for that knife!
The CRKT Ripple is acuto plus steel.
You should do more of these Knife comb vids!
I just picked up a Spyderco Tenacious... black on black. Love it. Can't believe Kershaw Leek didn't make the list.
Love the video! Hey what about that Benchmade Osbourne 640 you showed the pic but where's the knife lol I recently picked one up and love it
Al
excellent entertainment. one question: where's TD's Tuxedo knife?
I don't mind spending the extra money for the better steel. How do I get ahold of the two patches the one with the owl and the one with the shark?