That includes finishing. I much prefer a historic oiled finish. Fortunately it is easy to sand off the factory coating and give it a proper oiled finish. The benefits are more than aesthetic. You'll no longer have to worry about the wood swelling from washing/humidity and locking the blade closed.
I agree. My very first knife was an Opinel, got one during holidays in France. They are certainly good and cheap knives, but the downside is that the original carbon versions are really prone to rusting. Therefore my first knife didn't stand the test of time. The Victorinox Spartan I got thereafter, I still have 32 years later. The newer Opinel Inox versions are much better. For their price point, I think they are excellent pocket knives. And you can get nice editions with special handle woods or painted designs. Personally I would stick the classic No. 8 in Inox, which is a whopping EUR 15 in the Netherlands. Almost can't be beat at that price, and I still have one in my collection.
@@Edwin-- Carbon steel knives do absolutely require care in use. But if you understand how to care for carbon steel it really isn't that difficult to keep them rust-free.
Mora, Opinel and Víctorionox are European brands and the European taste is more for handy, well-made, well-priced and useful tools which are easy to sharpen and maintain. The super steel, hard use, fast action oversized and overpriced market is different. Víctorionox would be mad to compromise their niche by introducing other steels which would just bump up their prices. For most people a Víctorionox is plenty knife of daily EDC.
Would a Sandvik really run up their prices? A dollar or two might be worth it- 14c28 would work really well. But you are right. I carry them regularly. They don't hold an edge very long, but most of us can sharpen one on a coffee cup. That said- I just tossed a Campo in my cart
Nicer steel would be nice but at the same time Victorinox Super Tinker is only 33$, at that price i can allow myself to not be overprotective as with more gucci knives
Exactly. I'm in the US and inexpensive, well made and utilitarian is what I generally look for in a knife. I really don't have any use for the so called "super steels", though I have been seduced a couple of times by knives with blades that would fit that category, I prefer plain old 1095 carbon steel or a stainless like Mora, Victorinox or Buck use.
For cheap pocket sharpening stones I make my own with pure 42.5 cement. Make a wood mould that can be taken appart ( I screw mine together), spray the mould inside with cook and spray or oil it well, mix the cement with water to a thick sludge, pour into mould, lightly tap mould on a hard surface untill no more air bubbles come to the surface ( be patient, it takes forever), put a folded up damp cloth over the top and keep damp for two to three days, carefully take stone out of mould and set aside to dry for another day or two. The surface of the stone will be rough. To flatten it I use sifted river sand mixed with water on a granite block with a flat surface. Offcut from a headstone maker. Work the cement stone in a figure 8 across the whole surface of the granite. Add sand and water as the previuse lot becomes mud. Pure cement makes a hard stone, if you want a softer stone add about 30% fine marble dust, which you can also get from a stone worker. Many people dont know this, but marble is a soft stone. When I grew up in the 70's and 80's in Namibia ( old South West Africa) just about all my uncles and grandfather who were farmers used Joseph Rogers pocket knives. Mostly single sheepsfoot bladed slipjoints. Us boys had to be satisfied with a Best, which was a cheaper copy of the same knife. It was a big day when at 13 or 14 you where given you got your first Rogers for your birthday or Christmass.
Good point, and well made. Improvements should/could (always) be a goal, maybe, but not at any cost. Be carefull you don't change the winning formula; that's value for money, and no-nonsense decent tools. These knives are in many ways perfect as they are, for what they are. Changes must be made with baby steps.
DCA, the Bugout can be placed on the table as the fuel for the argument, but you still need a spark to start it. That is why you must provide the current *price* when presenting it.
A question for the video I’m a skateboarder looking for a folding pocket knife that I can use to cut skateboard grip tape I usually carry a utility blade but it’s bulky, bothers me when it’s in my pocket and throws off my balance ever so slightly when I’m skateboarding, The knife would need to be light, have a blade that wouldn’t be ruined by cutting grip tape, and it would need to look cool because frankly no one wants to shred and then pull out a knife that looks like It belongs on a worksite. Does a knife like that exist?
Something serrated might be what you need, like a cold steel recon 1, s35vn steel, as to if it's cool? That's up to you, find a shape that you like and get something with decent steel and serrated
Tough question! Grip-tape is pretty similar to sandpaper, and I cut that stuff a LOT. Ruins any blade, as the abraisive is harder than any steel. You need something with swappable blades. Civivi and a couple others make well-designed, nice-looking utility blade holders. Otherwise the Havalon knives, and similar high-end swappable-blade knives are your best bet. For reference, I use sandpaper to sharpen supersteels like S110V - no steel-bladed knife is going to survive more than a few cuts, and they will 100% show damage after the fist such use.
The Fallkniven DC4 Diamond Ceramic Whetstone is a combination whetstone made for accurate knife sharpening in the field. Small and lightweight, the DC4 is ideal for keeping on you when traveling by foot.
Salut, en tant que français et possesseur de beaucoup d'opinel, je vous assure que l'opinel n'a besoin d'aucune évolution, son rapport qualité prix est incroyable, et la chose la plus intéressante avec ces couteaux Opinel, c'est que vous pouvez les personnaliser autant que vous voulez, avec quelques outils et de l'imagination, vous pouvez donner au manche en bois et à la lame la forme que vous voulez, et en faire un couteau unique, souvent encore plus joli que la version originale. Et au passage, j'adore vos couteaux Buck.
Totally agree with you. Opinel does not need any improvement whatsoever. I carved the handle of my ten year old #9 to fit my hand perfectly, and it certainly doesn't need a better steel. I can sharpen it on a bottom of a cup or a plate and it is like a surgical scalpel. Nothing else cuts like it, and it is so easy to keep razor sharp
Good choice on the Alox Cadet as a wedding gift. I gave those out to my groomsmen at my first wedding, with their initials engraved on the blade. It was very well received.
Boy I just love my Mora. I have one in my tool box that ends up getting tossed around almost every weekend. I don't think I want it to be any different than it is right now! Feels perfect for its intended use!
My fantasy EDC is an alox super tinker with a pocket clip. I need scissors, I need a Philips head screw driver, both size blades and I use the can opener for boxes, bottle opener often. If they just added a layer with the scissors and an inline Philips it would be a perfect for every single thing I need and use. I can add a clip myself but i wish it just came that way. I have a tinker I’ve used for whittling but stopped carrying it because it kept falling out of my pocket. Switched to an evo grip and the texture kept it from slipping out so much but it’s just that little bit bulkier and lacks the secondary blade I like. Now it’s wearing out in the blades, scissor’s shot, and the textured grips are almost worn off. I’d like to replace it with exactly what I want but will probably have to make do or lean into mods if I find time and energy.
@@Ericstraordinary I have, and it is tempting. It’s that bit more chunky though. Again, I’d still need to get a clip too, but that is everything option. It’s on my compromise list.
Hi, Europe isn't a single country, so it depends which country is the one in the wedding question. There're some information on the Internet. I'm from Czechia (officially the Czech Republic, the home of Acta Non Verba knives :) ) and we have NO knife law, all kinds of them are legal (automats, ballisongs, locking ones, big ones), but illegal could be a holder's behaviour (never, NEVER, take any knife, even a smallest Victorinox, to a football stadium etc.; never pretend to jeopard other persons... ), just use common sense. The same situation is in Slovakia. The most strict knife law is in the United Kingdom (aka Great Britain). As I wrote, the information about all European countries (members of EU and non-members) are on the Web.
@@knifecenter Hi DCA, thank you for the answer. I just wanted to point, that Europe is really a continent of many countries with totally different knife laws, so the question isn't be really answered without a more detailed specification of a country of the wedding. I'm sure YOU (and the whole team) do know it. :) (And my humble opinion is, that any of RoseCraft Blades would be a nice gift. I love Victorinox knives, I own few different models, wear them regularly [I like the discontinued Executive as a really non-offensive thing for almost everywhere], and see them as tools, so I would prefer something more special as gift. Just opinion. :) )
Honestly with Victorinox, All I would want to see is they upgrade the blade steel to 14c28n on all 91mm and 93mm alox models. I dont think the 58mm and 84mm really need it. It'll provide great toughness and corrosion resistance and give a respectable bump up in edge retention versus what they're using now and honestly shouldn't raise the price on them too much because its still a budget steel. If i could get a red Pioneer X alox in 14c28n, that would be the fastest purchase I've made in a good while lol
Mora, Opinel and Victorinox need no modifactions whatsoever in my opinion🙂. They are already the: right price, right weight and have very high usability. Classic become the classics because the people have spoken with their wallets and chosen these brands time and time again, year in year out. Great stuff as always guys.
Old Bear and Antonini have improved the lock on their Opinel style knives - that's the one thing I would change. On the Victorinox I would add Micarta scales option and modularity to easily swap out the tools. For the wedding gift, a modern Barlow is a great option, like the Boker Modern Barlow , or other modern slipjoints like the Kansept Wedge, Real Steel RB-5, etc.
Hey DCA! I live in central America and I like going bushcraft and camping...normally we backpack out into the jungle....I'm looking for a 3 piece tool set that can help me create paths, baton, cook, carve etc ... The conditions I want you to consider are the following: it is very humid and rains a lot, the jungle is thick and you need to bushwhack a lot, weight is an issue, I want a fixed blade, a back up and the third tool (saw/machete)...I have $200 budget......thanks!
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The big problem with upgrading a Mora is having the same problem as the Garberg, where you suddenly put the knife in competition with much better blades like Joker knives and the Terava Jaakaripuukko. Opinels with M390 blade would be pretty cool, but I agree that putting an upgraded steel blade and some tools on the Victorinox would definitely be better.
@@redclayscholar620 I really like the Terava knives I own. You'll use them a lot because the price point makes them easy to replace and then you'll use them a lot more because of how they hold their own vs knives twice the price.
@@gordonmacdowell8117 I love my Skrama 200. It performs as good as my custom Kukri but it's easier to carry and costs half the price. I'll sing their praises till the cows come home.
@@redclayscholar620 I've got a Terava Skrama 240 and living in a rural forested property it's one of my most used knives. I grew up using machetes for work, so I'm just going to be more fluent with something similar and less so with the balance of the kukri. The only thing I don't like about the Skrama is not buying one a lot sooner.
The Opinel has an excellent feature in that you can tap the end of the handle to start opening the blade for short nail days. Just a shame we can’t carry a locking blade anywhere in the UK. The steel used holds an edge very well. I find the folding Trend double sided diamond sharpener very good. The handles lock together to make it stable to use when open.
Yes, Opinel needs to have a full synthetic handle to do away with he swelling or shrinkage due to weather. I love Opinel's but have stopped carrying them in favor of Victorinox because of both reliability and some tool capacity. After a lifetime of backpacking, kayak/canoe camping, motorcycle touring camping, my daily and trip knives are a combo if classic on my keyring in a leather ouch sheath and a Wenger SI in a nylon belt pouch with a small flashlight. If I need a fixed blade, my old Mora will be there in a pack.
I was about to say the same thing. Kansbol is perfect, comfortable handle, lightweight. Only that steel could be better, not getting dull while cutting the air
It really is excellent. It’s the knife that I carry on the trap line & hunting white tail or small game. I love it. The only way that you could ruin it would be to make it with unnecessary materials and jack the price up. Just so it will impress your friends. This channel has lost all touch.
@@AnAmericanFather DCA pumps up Moras all the time. He was just answering somebody's question. I also think he was just looking at more options for these knife brands, not replacing the options we have.
I loved this episode. As a knife smith I started my journey carving and studying Moras and Opinels. I’m even doing a product drop soon of fixed blade Opinel inspired knives. I’d love to see a Mora folder or something like it. Maybe I’ll have to make it😂
The reason that I like Opinel and Victorinox knives is that they are AFFORDABLE and GOOD QUALITY. I just bought a Victorinox Outrider for £53. It's one HELLUVA knife.
Opinel is a old knife, leave it as it is. It is iconic and perfect as it is. Same as Brie or Camembert cheese or a croissant. You don't mess around with them, if you understand the French. Besides they have a bushcraft version with plastic handle, wistle and ferro rod.
I am using my opinel nr. 10 in stainless steel since 1994. 30 years now. I bought it for a trip to Scotland. After that It became my main kitchen knife and went to an absurd amount of abuse. Like G Shocks…. still working👌
Your Opinel opinion is great. I never thought about carbon fiber, but that's a perfect update if you're looking for a modern material. At the least, it would alleviate the issue of wood expanding and contracting with moisture -- which has been an issue for me.
Opinel with carbon fiber handle, anodized titanium collar and tungsten blade. don't have to worry about rust/swelling handle/edge retention, but more expensive and harder to sharpen
Re-finish an Opinel with a natural oil finish and you'll never have that swelling shut problem. Pretty sure that's how they were made back in the old days. Also, there is no lock on the smaller models to comply with knife laws in many countries.
@@jaysgood10 Unfortunately those are terribly ugly. A stabilized wood or a tasteful plastic would be a great move. A small amount of water near the pivot once will ruin these knives as is, huge issue.
with victorinox- they’re hard to get ahold of and the one time i almost bought one they sold out but victorinox DOES offer limited versions in damasteel as an upgraded version. damasteel is basically just rwl34 that looks cool which is an amazing steel.
Hello all. Hope your keeping well. As far as the opinels go, if they start making them with pocket clips, i think there sales will go sky high. Its not the same with having the option to do it yourself. At least thats how i see it. Thanks and have a good one guys. Always enjoying your vids.
8:48 In 2003 I production designed a short film that took place in Provincial France. 1933. The Director (herself from Korea via LA) asked me on several occasions to “get those little knives. The ones men used in cafes and some artists carried” Remember this is 2003. The internet still looked like Harbor Freight sales circulars and google looked like a high school kid’s notebook. Because the budget was small and I had to design and build a French boulangerie on a stage in Hollywood, Hand Props were confined to almost an afterthought. I think my budget was $300. We came through at 80-85% on everything. Which was a miracle because we were in our mid-20’s and half out of our minds (the short won tons of film festivals-back when they were a thing) Anyhow every time I see an Opinel it’s now obvious that they were what the Director wanted. It’s such a bittersweet feeling that even though I like them, their oddly vintage qualities, I still do not own one. Moras? Yes. Victorinox? Several in my BOB’s, PSK’s and bail bags. I think what separates Moras and SAK’s from Opinel is that I, like many, many others, would be perfectly comfortable with a $17 Mora and a $40 Swiss Army knife in my I-just-survived-a-plane-crash-into-a-ship-that-sunk-in-shark-infested-waters kit. The Opinel? Nah. Save those for the Rembrandts and French cafes. Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
While I would love to see more multitools with with a blade steel like 14c28n, d2, or some similar price range steel, I would agree that an upgraded Opinel is the best choice and would be cool to see.
For a knife to be a real utility knife it has to balance cost and function. You have to be prepared to damage or break it if you take it out on a hike, or be prepared to loose it. I'd never take an expensive knife to go hiking in the mountains. If I can't use it and be ok with it taking damage, it is a piece of jewelry, not a utility knife. That I why I love Opinel and Mora and the like.
When you described the modernized mora, you pretty much described a Fallkniven. The nicer options. The casstrom knives also come in higher end steels and micarta or high end wood, there’s another knife company that is Scandinavian origin, iv purchased a few of their make you own knife kits, they come in 14c, elmax and a couple others.
The only point I can see to change is the steel for the knifeblades on Victorinox, and that's only for knifeneerds, because of higher price. These more expensive versions would compete against their lower priced counterparts. Opinel and Mora would also get more expensive, and they would compete against a lot of other knives. Their main competativeness today is good quality for their lower price, call it value for money. Upgrades would only achieve to get them in a higher priceclass without adding much real value. Leave good enough (perfect for the price?) alone.
Love those MKMs, but never pulled the trigger. I just noticed the Campo 7. That is about my perfect setup. I love the fork instead of the tiny saw which I have never used or had a need for on my SAKs. Gonna be ordering one asap.
For a knife to imporve imo the Gerber Zilch is a perfect design, doesnt even need new handle material. Just give it s35vn and better quality control and it would be the only edc id use!
It would be cool to see a clasp knife, like the schrade or Case buffalo with some G10 or other handles and a stone washed blade or brushed steel. Also a belt clip would be awesome. I like to carry one just because of the heft. Lots of people collect them these days.
Hey guys. Today's episode about updating some of the classics materials wise, got me thinking about some knife companies that have already done it , like the Buck 110 and 112 one handed openers with micarta handles and S30V blade steel. What are some other companies that you think did a great job of updating a classic in their lines? Also, what about some companies that have gone the opposite direction and made budget friendly versions of some of their knives. Think Cold Steel Lite models. The SR1 Lite has got to be one of the best deals ever. Thanks for the entertaining and informative content.
Cool idea on the video, but my mind jumped straight to the adverse idea.... what premium knife would you like to see remade into the budget range? Like less than $75....
Hey DCA - With the silly season around the corner, there's going to be plenty of occasions for a bottle opener. Is there a gentlemen's (locking) folder that has a built in bottle opener (preferably one where the bottle opener is integrated into the handle rather than having to open it up like on a Victorinox).
DCA & co., do you have any recommendations for a blade steel that tends to sharpen reasonably easily, but holds its edge well? I don’t know enough to say whether or not this is always an inverse relationship of these steel characteristics? Thanks in advance.
I have the original Boker Kihon, my first cross bar lock. Fantastic knife for under $50, would love to see it with micarta handles. If you change a Mora, it wouldn't be anyMora. And my Opinel is simply perfect as it is.
I really wish that CRKT would offer this model in a premium blade steel: The Larry Fischer Hunt'N Fisch knife. I love the way this knife feels and looks, but I am not a fan of the 8Cr13MoV steel.
I'd really love to see the opinel improved. Keeping the wood handle, I dream of a one hand opening with a thumb hole to keep the same slim silhouette, and a pocket clip. The same kind of evolution than the Buck 112 and 110. Did you see the limited edition "Opinel n°8 forged", only 6000 copy available, sold in few hours, pure beauty. Cocorico!
Regarding compact sharpeners, what about the Fällkniven DC4 and DC4? Two-sided with 600 grit diamond and finer ceramics, as well as a leather pouch that can be used for stropping
Hey DCA, I love your videos. Can you tell me if there are any other knives similar to the Spyderco UKPK? It seems to be a perfect slip joint that can be opened with one hand and has a reversible clip for carry. Other forms of one handed folders just don't seem to have any opening control once you break past the detent that holds it in the closed position. Then it gets away from my thumb, as I try to catch up with the stud. Slip joints with back springs don't get away from me. Older hands move slower.
David has envisioned the $400 Opinel 😅 Victorinox is about perfect as-is, more options with the Rambler would be great. An upgraded Mora, for me, would only need steel with better edge retention, CPM 154 or S30V. Just my two pennies worth.
Sorry, haven’t you heard about f2s customs? This guy takes the normal victorinox Swiss knife and makes custom upgrades with Spyderco blades and whatever scales you want!!! This already exists!
I think for next week-b/c the mora’s (as I see them) are water-adjacent knives- (and I know, the butterfly company does draw some ire with folks) Benchmade and Spyderco HAVE made those updates/upgrades.
I wonder if you could make an Opinel with a skeltonized aluminum frane with rubber overmold...would keep the rough aethetics and still be fairly light...and a d2 steel version might get some traction...just a thought
Start "improving" affordable classics that work and the prices go up to the point that people opt for something else. I'm perfectly satisfied with the steel and other materials used by all of these companies, so what if they don't hold an edge for months of hard use, I do preventative edge maintenance every few uses, depending on the length or hardness of use and keep them razor sharp and they serve me well.
The three brands lean into being field sharpened. The way I think of super steel is where you would sharpen it more at base with the specialized equipment. Also like these guys get lost on the regular so it would discourage you to even take out for real field use. - no thanks on the super steel. What might be a good case is the multi blade Victirinox as one blade could be a super steel and still have the other for field sharpening.
Hey DCA or Seth… or even Thomas. What are your top 5 knife center exclusives, ever. Of all exclusives y’all have ever sold, which 5 are the best/ coolest in your opinion. Axes, knives, you name it.
I don't see a reason for a more premium steel on a Victorinox the steel is okay and easy to sharpen so even a person who isn't an expert sharpener can sharpen his knife and the price would be much higher so the sale of the knife would drop. An easy way to clean your Spiderco pocket sharpener is to use a pencil eraser to erase the dirt from the stone.
For the SAK simple CPM D2, economical practical. Still have my Opinel #9 from '80, but that birch handle swells so carbon fibre would be great. Even zytel would be a step up. 1095 on the Opinel blade. I like patina. As for Mora anything CPM would be great and stop there. Tried to look at options that may offer the least price upgrades.
nitro-v (or equivalent) on the Victorinox main blade, with a thumb stud. They could work this out on a premium version for a small cost increase. thank you
with a rounded file, a hammer, nail and a little backyard engineering you make an opinel, operable with one hand and mighty comfortable, as for the steel, the carbon takes an edge wonderfully from just a strop, (looking at the super steel nerds who dont know how to sharpen their knives) but if you really need a super steel, theres a bloke out of ukraine making super steel opinel blades. (and a further note on the carbon steel rusting, you can either force a patina or use oil, even oil off your skin will prevent rust)
I am looking for a modern traditional knife that leans more traditional. I love the style and feel of old knives and some modern slip joints. However, I know I won't carry them if they don't have a lock and a pocket clip. Any suggestions?
18:52 - funny, how it is similar in different languages. In Russian there are basically two broadly used terms for pocket knives: "карманный нож" (pocket knife) and "перочинный нож" (feather/quill repairing knife)
I was thinking it would be kinda cool to see a tricked out Gerber paraframe. Everyone I know seems to have owned one or had it as their first knife so I think it would be a cool knife to see get an upgrade. Cpm154 or similar steel and a titanium frame lock side and a g-10 show side scale. That would be an interesting knife for Gerber to make. Maybe as an anniversary edition.
The Opinel would be the most fun to update; single block of carbon fiber, s90v, and can’t forget something silly for the ring as well😂 maybe just some fine milling or knurling.. For the joke only tho- these knives are great _because_ they’re cheap and simple. Stuff like the s35 kabar and the magnacut buck folder exist, and yet don’t rule the knife world lol
Can these be improved? Well yes of course, especially the Opinel, by giving it a new waterproof handle that doesn't swell up and jam the blade in damp conditions. I own an Opinel & treasure it, but it does have this operational weakness you know. All the same, I wouldn't do what I just suggested, but in practical terms it would be an improvement, probably not an aesthetic or treasured one though.
On the Opinel I'm definitely not going away from wood a fancier wood could be cool a super steel could also be nice to see For the Mora I wouldn't change anything at all For the Victorinox smooth G10 and 14c28n would be amazing
It’s not a matter of improving these knives, they’ve been proven to last decades and people just don’t take care of their stuff and treat everything as disposable. I have an opinel #8 that I’ve pocket carried for 25yrs, sharpen on a large ceramic rod and keep oiled.
Hi DCA, a very serious question for you: In The Chronicles of Riddick movie, Riddick kill a soldier with a knife he get in the back of him. When the High Priest Necromonger ask him about the quality of the knife, Riddick says that's a good knife but have a balance issue. Then what would be the perfect knife for a Furyan as Riddick ?
Mora Garberg in 3v or magnacut with a decent price point. Maybe do a few cool colors like the eldris. I feel like keeping the price low is the key.. if it’s too expensive you just get an Lt wright.
I have a bug out but it's hard to defend the brand considering I also have the grizzly ridge without handles. Will benchmade fix it? If so how? Thanks love my new pocket musk.
The original Opinel version is pure simplicity, and I believe that there's something to be said for longevity.
That includes finishing. I much prefer a historic oiled finish. Fortunately it is easy to sand off the factory coating and give it a proper oiled finish. The benefits are more than aesthetic. You'll no longer have to worry about the wood swelling from washing/humidity and locking the blade closed.
@@rockets4kidsgood idea on finishing
@@rockets4kids Heard about the Savoyard's tap? Solves the locked blade problem. You should look it up.
I agree. My very first knife was an Opinel, got one during holidays in France. They are certainly good and cheap knives, but the downside is that the original carbon versions are really prone to rusting. Therefore my first knife didn't stand the test of time. The Victorinox Spartan I got thereafter, I still have 32 years later. The newer Opinel Inox versions are much better. For their price point, I think they are excellent pocket knives. And you can get nice editions with special handle woods or painted designs. Personally I would stick the classic No. 8 in Inox, which is a whopping EUR 15 in the Netherlands. Almost can't be beat at that price, and I still have one in my collection.
@@Edwin-- Carbon steel knives do absolutely require care in use. But if you understand how to care for carbon steel it really isn't that difficult to keep them rust-free.
Mora, Opinel and Víctorionox are European brands and the European taste is more for handy, well-made, well-priced and useful tools which are easy to sharpen and maintain.
The super steel, hard use, fast action oversized and overpriced market is different.
Víctorionox would be mad to compromise their niche by introducing other steels which would just bump up their prices.
For most people a Víctorionox is plenty knife of daily EDC.
Correct, they're cheap practical utilitarian knives, not pretty collectable draw dolly's that never see action.
Would a Sandvik really run up their prices? A dollar or two might be worth it- 14c28 would work really well. But you are right. I carry them regularly. They don't hold an edge very long, but most of us can sharpen one on a coffee cup. That said- I just tossed a Campo in my cart
The only "upgrade" I'd like to see is more of the nylon scales used on the economy models only available in third world countries.
Nicer steel would be nice but at the same time Victorinox Super Tinker is only 33$, at that price i can allow myself to not be overprotective as with more gucci knives
Exactly. I'm in the US and inexpensive, well made and utilitarian is what I generally look for in a knife. I really don't have any use for the so called "super steels", though I have been seduced a couple of times by knives with blades that would fit that category, I prefer plain old 1095 carbon steel or a stainless like Mora, Victorinox or Buck use.
Mora knives are perfect as they are. Low maintenance and dependable. Great for constant use in the garden as well.
Mora knives does higer quility knives already
For cheap pocket sharpening stones I make my own with pure 42.5 cement. Make a wood mould that can be taken appart ( I screw mine together), spray the mould inside with cook and spray or oil it well, mix the cement with water to a thick sludge, pour into mould, lightly tap mould on a hard surface untill no more air bubbles come to the surface ( be patient, it takes forever), put a folded up damp cloth over the top and keep damp for two to three days, carefully take stone out of mould and set aside to dry for another day or two.
The surface of the stone will be rough. To flatten it I use sifted river sand mixed with water on a granite block with a flat surface. Offcut from a headstone maker. Work the cement stone in a figure 8 across the whole surface of the granite. Add sand and water as the previuse lot becomes mud.
Pure cement makes a hard stone, if you want a softer stone add about 30% fine marble dust, which you can also get from a stone worker. Many people dont know this, but marble is a soft stone.
When I grew up in the 70's and 80's in Namibia ( old South West Africa) just about all my uncles and grandfather who were farmers used Joseph Rogers pocket knives. Mostly single sheepsfoot bladed slipjoints. Us boys had to be satisfied with a Best, which was a cheaper copy of the same knife. It was a big day when at 13 or 14 you where given you got your first Rogers for your birthday or Christmass.
Classics are that for a reason. No improvement necessary!
Good point, and well made.
Improvements should/could (always) be a goal, maybe, but not at any cost.
Be carefull you don't change the winning formula; that's value for money, and no-nonsense decent tools.
These knives are in many ways perfect as they are, for what they are.
Changes must be made with baby steps.
I would have thought the quickest way to start an argument would be to tell DCA that the reverse tanto is the ideal blade shape.
Cheese knife!
That's so wrong. You need to talk about his slightly average hands 😂
Osborne 940 is the best knife ever.
@@Wyatt_Holiday thanx for sharing your opinion
DCA, the Bugout can be placed on the table as the fuel for the argument, but you still need a spark to start it. That is why you must provide the current *price* when presenting it.
Or just pull out a Narrows.
Yes the price is the spark . Because they are a good tool .
Opinel No 6 is a great small pocket knife.
A question for the video I’m a skateboarder looking for a folding pocket knife that I can use to cut skateboard grip tape I usually carry a utility blade but it’s bulky, bothers me when it’s in my pocket and throws off my balance ever so slightly when I’m skateboarding, The knife would need to be light, have a blade that wouldn’t be ruined by cutting grip tape, and it would need to look cool because frankly no one wants to shred and then pull out a knife that looks like It belongs on a worksite. Does a knife like that exist?
Something serrated might be what you need, like a cold steel recon 1, s35vn steel, as to if it's cool? That's up to you, find a shape that you like and get something with decent steel and serrated
If you would like to stay in the utility Knife blade type knife. their are many on the market now. from $10 to $200.
Have you thought about something like the tirant Razor folding utility knife?
Tough question! Grip-tape is pretty similar to sandpaper, and I cut that stuff a LOT. Ruins any blade, as the abraisive is harder than any steel. You need something with swappable blades. Civivi and a couple others make well-designed, nice-looking utility blade holders. Otherwise the Havalon knives, and similar high-end swappable-blade knives are your best bet. For reference, I use sandpaper to sharpen supersteels like S110V - no steel-bladed knife is going to survive more than a few cuts, and they will 100% show damage after the fist such use.
I would think some sort of multi-tool would be the best bet, I would want a file as well to smooth out the edges
The Fallkniven DC4 Diamond Ceramic Whetstone is a combination whetstone made for accurate knife sharpening in the field. Small and lightweight, the DC4 is ideal for keeping on you when traveling by foot.
I have one and sometimes just use it at home (mainly because I'm lazy ) .
Salut, en tant que français et possesseur de beaucoup d'opinel, je vous assure que l'opinel n'a besoin d'aucune évolution, son rapport qualité prix est incroyable, et la chose la plus intéressante avec ces couteaux Opinel, c'est que vous pouvez les personnaliser autant que vous voulez, avec quelques outils et de l'imagination, vous pouvez donner au manche en bois et à la lame la forme que vous voulez, et en faire un couteau unique, souvent encore plus joli que la version originale.
Et au passage, j'adore vos couteaux Buck.
Totally agree with you. Opinel does not need any improvement whatsoever. I carved the handle of my ten year old #9 to fit my hand perfectly, and it certainly doesn't need a better steel. I can sharpen it on a bottom of a cup or a plate and it is like a surgical scalpel. Nothing else cuts like it, and it is so easy to keep razor sharp
Good choice on the Alox Cadet as a wedding gift. I gave those out to my groomsmen at my first wedding, with their initials engraved on the blade. It was very well received.
Boy I just love my Mora. I have one in my tool box that ends up getting tossed around almost every weekend. I don't think I want it to be any different than it is right now! Feels perfect for its intended use!
For a portable sharpener, the Fallkniven DC4 is amazing
My fantasy EDC is an alox super tinker with a pocket clip. I need scissors, I need a Philips head screw driver, both size blades and I use the can opener for boxes, bottle opener often. If they just added a layer with the scissors and an inline Philips it would be a perfect for every single thing I need and use. I can add a clip myself but i wish it just came that way.
I have a tinker I’ve used for whittling but stopped carrying it because it kept falling out of my pocket. Switched to an evo grip and the texture kept it from slipping out so much but it’s just that little bit bulkier and lacks the secondary blade I like. Now it’s wearing out in the blades, scissor’s shot, and the textured grips are almost worn off. I’d like to replace it with exactly what I want but will probably have to make do or lean into mods if I find time and energy.
Have you looked at the Explorer? It is pretty sweet.
@@Ericstraordinary I have, and it is tempting. It’s that bit more chunky though. Again, I’d still need to get a clip too, but that is everything option. It’s on my compromise list.
Hi, Europe isn't a single country, so it depends which country is the one in the wedding question. There're some information on the Internet. I'm from Czechia (officially the Czech Republic, the home of Acta Non Verba knives :) ) and we have NO knife law, all kinds of them are legal (automats, ballisongs, locking ones, big ones), but illegal could be a holder's behaviour (never, NEVER, take any knife, even a smallest Victorinox, to a football stadium etc.; never pretend to jeopard other persons... ), just use common sense. The same situation is in Slovakia. The most strict knife law is in the United Kingdom (aka Great Britain). As I wrote, the information about all European countries (members of EU and non-members) are on the Web.
That is why I went with, more or less, the least common denominator with the small, non-locking, two-hand opening blade. -DCA
@@knifecenter Hi DCA, thank you for the answer. I just wanted to point, that Europe is really a continent of many countries with totally different knife laws, so the question isn't be really answered without a more detailed specification of a country of the wedding. I'm sure YOU (and the whole team) do know it. :)
(And my humble opinion is, that any of RoseCraft Blades would be a nice gift. I love Victorinox knives, I own few different models, wear them regularly [I like the discontinued Executive as a really non-offensive thing for almost everywhere], and see them as tools, so I would prefer something more special as gift. Just opinion. :) )
Maybe the question implies the possibility that the recipient might travel between European countries.
Hey DCA, thanks for the recommendation. The Alox Cadet looks awesome, I'll take a closer look!
Honestly with Victorinox, All I would want to see is they upgrade the blade steel to 14c28n on all 91mm and 93mm alox models. I dont think the 58mm and 84mm really need it. It'll provide great toughness and corrosion resistance and give a respectable bump up in edge retention versus what they're using now and honestly shouldn't raise the price on them too much because its still a budget steel. If i could get a red Pioneer X alox in 14c28n, that would be the fastest purchase I've made in a good while lol
Mora, Opinel and Victorinox need no modifactions whatsoever in my opinion🙂. They are already the: right price, right weight and have very high usability.
Classic become the classics because the people have spoken with their wallets and chosen these brands time and time again, year in year out.
Great stuff as always guys.
Old Bear and Antonini have improved the lock on their Opinel style knives - that's the one thing I would change. On the Victorinox I would add Micarta scales option and modularity to easily swap out the tools.
For the wedding gift, a modern Barlow is a great option, like the Boker Modern Barlow , or other modern slipjoints like the Kansept Wedge, Real Steel RB-5, etc.
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The big problem with upgrading a Mora is having the same problem as the Garberg, where you suddenly put the knife in competition with much better blades like Joker knives and the Terava Jaakaripuukko. Opinels with M390 blade would be pretty cool, but I agree that putting an upgraded steel blade and some tools on the Victorinox would definitely be better.
👍 for mentioning Terava.
@@redclayscholar620 I really like the Terava knives I own. You'll use them a lot because the price point makes them easy to replace and then you'll use them a lot more because of how they hold their own vs knives twice the price.
@@gordonmacdowell8117 I love my Skrama 200. It performs as good as my custom Kukri but it's easier to carry and costs half the price.
I'll sing their praises till the cows come home.
@@redclayscholar620 I've got a Terava Skrama 240 and living in a rural forested property it's one of my most used knives. I grew up using machetes for work, so I'm just going to be more fluent with something similar and less so with the balance of the kukri. The only thing I don't like about the Skrama is not buying one a lot sooner.
The Opinel has an excellent feature in that you can tap the end of the handle to start opening the blade for short nail days. Just a shame we can’t carry a locking blade anywhere in the UK.
The steel used holds an edge very well.
I find the folding Trend double sided diamond sharpener very good. The handles lock together to make it stable to use when open.
Yes, Opinel needs to have a full synthetic handle to do away with he swelling or shrinkage due to weather. I love Opinel's but have stopped carrying them in favor of Victorinox because of both reliability and some tool capacity. After a lifetime of backpacking, kayak/canoe camping, motorcycle touring camping, my daily and trip knives are a combo if classic on my keyring in a leather ouch sheath and a Wenger SI in a nylon belt pouch with a small flashlight. If I need a fixed blade, my old Mora will be there in a pack.
Don’t even think of touching
The kansbol best hunting
Knife Period regardless of
Game it cant be beat
I was about to say the same thing.
Kansbol is perfect, comfortable handle, lightweight. Only that steel could be better, not getting dull while cutting the air
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I skin several deer before it
Needs touching up I hunt
Pounds not points
It really is excellent. It’s the knife that I carry on the trap line & hunting white tail or small game. I love it. The only way that you could ruin it would be to make it with unnecessary materials and jack the price up. Just so it will impress your friends. This channel has lost all touch.
@@AnAmericanFather
With the front end tapered
Down really does a fine job
On breasting out ducks
@@AnAmericanFather DCA pumps up Moras all the time. He was just answering somebody's question. I also think he was just looking at more options for these knife brands, not replacing the options we have.
I loved this episode. As a knife smith I started my journey carving and studying Moras and Opinels. I’m even doing a product drop soon of fixed blade Opinel inspired knives. I’d love to see a Mora folder or something like it. Maybe I’ll have to make it😂
The reason that I like Opinel and Victorinox knives is that they are AFFORDABLE and GOOD QUALITY. I just bought a Victorinox Outrider for £53. It's one HELLUVA knife.
Opinel is a old knife, leave it as it is. It is iconic and perfect as it is. Same as Brie or Camembert cheese or a croissant. You don't mess around with them, if you understand the French. Besides they have a bushcraft version with plastic handle, wistle and ferro rod.
I am using my opinel nr. 10 in stainless steel since 1994. 30 years now. I bought it for a trip to Scotland. After that It became my main kitchen knife and went to an absurd amount of abuse. Like G Shocks…. still working👌
Your Opinel opinion is great. I never thought about carbon fiber, but that's a perfect update if you're looking for a modern material. At the least, it would alleviate the issue of wood expanding and contracting with moisture -- which has been an issue for me.
Get the plastic handle model it even had a whistle
Opinel no.9 DIY electrisan knife has a frn (fiberglas reinforced plastic) handle, you can fit a regular no.9 blade in it.
Opinel with carbon fiber handle, anodized titanium collar and tungsten blade. don't have to worry about rust/swelling handle/edge retention, but more expensive and harder to sharpen
Get a handle for the Opinel that can't ever swell shut from liquids. Also put a lock on the #5 and below
You mean like the plastic handle models they sell?
@jaysgood10 didn't know they even made them.
Re-finish an Opinel with a natural oil finish and you'll never have that swelling shut problem. Pretty sure that's how they were made back in the old days. Also, there is no lock on the smaller models to comply with knife laws in many countries.
@@jaysgood10
Unfortunately those are terribly ugly.
A stabilized wood or a tasteful plastic would be a great move.
A small amount of water near the pivot once will ruin these knives as is, huge issue.
with victorinox- they’re hard to get ahold of and the one time i almost bought one they sold out but victorinox DOES offer limited versions in damasteel as an upgraded version. damasteel is basically just rwl34 that looks cool which is an amazing steel.
Hello all. Hope your keeping well. As far as the opinels go, if they start making them with pocket clips, i think there sales will go sky high. Its not the same with having the option to do it yourself. At least thats how i see it. Thanks and have a good one guys. Always enjoying your vids.
8:48 In 2003 I production designed a short film that took place in Provincial France. 1933. The Director (herself from Korea via LA) asked me on several occasions to “get those little knives. The ones men used in cafes and some artists carried” Remember this is 2003. The internet still looked like Harbor Freight sales circulars and google looked like a high school kid’s notebook. Because the budget was small and I had to design and build a French boulangerie on a stage in Hollywood, Hand Props were confined to almost an afterthought. I think my budget was $300. We came through at 80-85% on everything. Which was a miracle because we were in our mid-20’s and half out of our minds (the short won tons of film festivals-back when they were a thing) Anyhow every time I see an Opinel it’s now obvious that they were what the Director wanted. It’s such a bittersweet feeling that even though I like them, their oddly vintage qualities, I still do not own one. Moras? Yes. Victorinox? Several in my BOB’s, PSK’s and bail bags. I think what separates Moras and SAK’s from Opinel is that I, like many, many others, would be perfectly comfortable with a $17 Mora and a $40 Swiss Army knife in my I-just-survived-a-plane-crash-into-a-ship-that-sunk-in-shark-infested-waters kit. The Opinel? Nah. Save those for the Rembrandts and French cafes.
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
While I would love to see more multitools with with a blade steel like 14c28n, d2, or some similar price range steel, I would agree that an upgraded Opinel is the best choice and would be cool to see.
The opinel is such a great designed knife. How could something look vintage yet also like a modern art piece at the same time.
For a knife to be a real utility knife it has to balance cost and function. You have to be prepared to damage or break it if you take it out on a hike, or be prepared to loose it. I'd never take an expensive knife to go hiking in the mountains. If I can't use it and be ok with it taking damage, it is a piece of jewelry, not a utility knife. That I why I love Opinel and Mora and the like.
When you described the modernized mora, you pretty much described a Fallkniven. The nicer options. The casstrom knives also come in higher end steels and micarta or high end wood, there’s another knife company that is Scandinavian origin, iv purchased a few of their make you own knife kits, they come in 14c, elmax and a couple others.
The one things I always want is a pocket clip if a pocket knife does not have one I usually don’t like to carry them.
The only point I can see to change is the steel for the knifeblades on Victorinox, and that's only for knifeneerds, because of higher price.
These more expensive versions would compete against their lower priced counterparts.
Opinel and Mora would also get more expensive, and they would compete against a lot of other knives.
Their main competativeness today is good quality for their lower price, call it value for money.
Upgrades would only achieve to get them in a higher priceclass without adding much real value.
Leave good enough (perfect for the price?) alone.
Love those MKMs, but never pulled the trigger. I just noticed the Campo 7. That is about my perfect setup. I love the fork instead of the tiny saw which I have never used or had a need for on my SAKs. Gonna be ordering one asap.
Cold Steel made a beastmode Opinel type two handed flipper in the 90s that's fantastic, my dad still uses his.
I want a Opinel with a non serrated blade and a FRN or g10 handle. I don’t like how the wood swells when wet.
I'll take a Fat Carbon Rat 2 in Magnacut. Call it the Magna Fat Rat
Just wish I could find the s35 red Rat I
Call it the Fragma
L@@stresselemental Fragma Rat 😂
Loved this show guys! Keep up the great work.
If you want an interesting alternative to the Opinel you can look at Taramundi folding knives. They are Altersanal knives from the rural Asturias.
Would have loved to see the Higonokami knives in this episode.
For a knife to imporve imo the Gerber Zilch is a perfect design, doesnt even need new handle material. Just give it s35vn and better quality control and it would be the only edc id use!
I bought the boker iris instead.
It would be cool to see a clasp knife, like the schrade or Case buffalo with some G10 or other handles and a stone washed blade or brushed steel. Also a belt clip would be awesome. I like to carry one just because of the heft.
Lots of people collect them these days.
Hey guys. Today's episode about updating some of the classics materials wise, got me thinking about some knife companies that have already done it , like the Buck 110 and 112 one handed openers with micarta handles and S30V blade steel. What are some other companies that you think did a great job of updating a classic in their lines? Also, what about some companies that have gone the opposite direction and made budget friendly versions of some of their knives. Think Cold Steel Lite models. The SR1 Lite has got to be one of the best deals ever. Thanks for the entertaining and informative content.
Cool idea on the video, but my mind jumped straight to the adverse idea.... what premium knife would you like to see remade into the budget range? Like less than $75....
The opinel №8 doesn't need improvement. It does exactly what its meant to do perfectly.
Hey DCA - With the silly season around the corner, there's going to be plenty of occasions for a bottle opener. Is there a gentlemen's (locking) folder that has a built in bottle opener (preferably one where the bottle opener is integrated into the handle rather than having to open it up like on a Victorinox).
DCA & co., do you have any recommendations for a blade steel that tends to sharpen reasonably easily, but holds its edge well? I don’t know enough to say whether or not this is always an inverse relationship of these steel characteristics? Thanks in advance.
Mora. next question. They don't even have to get crazy with the steels. Just full tang and some more robust scales.
Thank you David, always fun and informative.
Knife snobs won't be happy until they ruin every affordable knife company
I have the original Boker Kihon, my first cross bar lock. Fantastic knife for under $50, would love to see it with micarta handles. If you change a Mora, it wouldn't be anyMora. And my Opinel is simply perfect as it is.
I really wish that CRKT would offer this model in a premium blade steel: The Larry Fischer Hunt'N Fisch knife. I love the way this knife feels and looks, but I am not a fan of the 8Cr13MoV steel.
I'd really love to see the opinel improved. Keeping the wood handle, I dream of a one hand opening with a thumb hole to keep the same slim silhouette, and a pocket clip. The same kind of evolution than the Buck 112 and 110. Did you see the limited edition "Opinel n°8 forged", only 6000 copy available, sold in few hours, pure beauty. Cocorico!
Regarding compact sharpeners, what about the Fällkniven DC4 and DC4?
Two-sided with 600 grit diamond and finer ceramics, as well as a leather pouch that can be used for stropping
Oooh yeah, forgot about that one. Definitely a good option! -DCA
@knifecenter I feel honored :)
I meant DC3 and DC4 of course.
Cheers and keep up the good work, love your videos!
Hey DCA, I love your videos. Can you tell me if there are any other knives similar to the Spyderco UKPK? It seems to be a perfect slip joint that can be opened with one hand and has a reversible clip for carry. Other forms of one handed folders just don't seem to have any opening control once you break past the detent that holds it in the closed position. Then it gets away from my thumb, as I try to catch up with the stud. Slip joints with back springs don't get away from me. Older hands move slower.
David has envisioned the $400 Opinel 😅 Victorinox is about perfect as-is, more options with the Rambler would be great. An upgraded Mora, for me, would only need steel with better edge retention, CPM 154 or S30V. Just my two pennies worth.
Sorry, haven’t you heard about f2s customs? This guy takes the normal victorinox Swiss knife and makes custom upgrades with Spyderco blades and whatever scales you want!!! This already exists!
Cold Steel had a go at improving the Opinel. Many years ago the released the Twistmaster with a Kraton handle and Carbon V steel.
I think for next week-b/c the mora’s (as I see them) are water-adjacent knives- (and I know, the butterfly company does draw some ire with folks) Benchmade and Spyderco HAVE made those updates/upgrades.
I wonder if you could make an Opinel with a skeltonized aluminum frane with rubber overmold...would keep the rough aethetics and still be fairly light...and a d2 steel version might get some traction...just a thought
Start "improving" affordable classics that work and the prices go up to the point that people opt for something else. I'm perfectly satisfied with the steel and other materials used by all of these companies, so what if they don't hold an edge for months of hard use, I do preventative edge maintenance every few uses, depending on the length or hardness of use and keep them razor sharp and they serve me well.
Question: David, what are your favorite Jimmy Lile knives and do you have any in your personal collection?
12:50 I'm surprised the Fallkniven DC4 isn't even mentioned! Any reason it isn't included? Thanks!
I would love to see that Openel you have in your hand in this video as a pocket fixed blade with 154 CM or CPM 154 would be better or a 14 C steel
The three brands lean into being field sharpened. The way I think of super steel is where you would sharpen it more at base with the specialized equipment. Also like these guys get lost on the regular so it would discourage you to even take out for real field use. - no thanks on the super steel. What might be a good case is the multi blade Victirinox as one blade could be a super steel and still have the other for field sharpening.
Hey DCA or Seth… or even Thomas. What are your top 5 knife center exclusives, ever. Of all exclusives y’all have ever sold, which 5 are the best/ coolest in your opinion. Axes, knives, you name it.
I don't see a reason for a more premium steel on a Victorinox the steel is okay and easy to sharpen so even a person who isn't an expert sharpener can sharpen his knife and the price would be much higher so the sale of the knife would drop. An easy way to clean your Spiderco pocket sharpener is to use a pencil eraser to erase the dirt from the stone.
In other words, what would you do to an affordable knife to make them unaffordable? LOL
Oh, that's easy! Just slap a Benchmade label on it. There's no need to do anything more
For the SAK simple CPM D2, economical practical. Still have my Opinel #9 from '80, but that birch handle swells so carbon fibre would be great. Even zytel would be a step up. 1095 on the Opinel blade. I like patina. As for Mora anything CPM would be great and stop there. Tried to look at options that may offer the least price upgrades.
nitro-v (or equivalent) on the Victorinox main blade, with a thumb stud. They could work this out on a premium version for a small cost increase. thank you
with a rounded file, a hammer, nail and a little backyard engineering you make an opinel, operable with one hand and mighty comfortable, as for the steel, the carbon takes an edge wonderfully from just a strop, (looking at the super steel nerds who dont know how to sharpen their knives) but if you really need a super steel, theres a bloke out of ukraine making super steel opinel blades. (and a further note on the carbon steel rusting, you can either force a patina or use oil, even oil off your skin will prevent rust)
I am looking for a modern traditional knife that leans more traditional. I love the style and feel of old knives and some modern slip joints. However, I know I won't carry them if they don't have a lock and a pocket clip. Any suggestions?
18:52 - funny, how it is similar in different languages. In Russian there are basically two broadly used terms for pocket knives: "карманный нож" (pocket knife) and "перочинный нож" (feather/quill repairing knife)
I was thinking it would be kinda cool to see a tricked out Gerber paraframe. Everyone I know seems to have owned one or had it as their first knife so I think it would be a cool knife to see get an upgrade. Cpm154 or similar steel and a titanium frame lock side and a g-10 show side scale. That would be an interesting knife for Gerber to make. Maybe as an anniversary edition.
The most obvious premium limited edition SAK would be a Super steel blade and Ultem handle !!
The Opinel would be the most fun to update; single block of carbon fiber, s90v, and can’t forget something silly for the ring as well😂 maybe just some fine milling or knurling.. For the joke only tho- these knives are great _because_ they’re cheap and simple. Stuff like the s35 kabar and the magnacut buck folder exist, and yet don’t rule the knife world lol
Can these be improved? Well yes of course, especially the Opinel, by giving it a new waterproof handle that doesn't swell up and jam the blade in damp conditions. I own an Opinel & treasure it, but it does have this operational weakness you know. All the same, I wouldn't do what I just suggested, but in practical terms it would be an improvement, probably not an aesthetic or treasured one though.
On the Opinel I'm definitely not going away from wood a fancier wood could be cool a super steel could also be nice to see
For the Mora I wouldn't change anything at all
For the Victorinox smooth G10 and 14c28n would be amazing
Hey DCA! What knives would you say are great, modern day versions of the old ancient seax knives used in northern europe? Thanks for a great show.
Always been intrigued by those Katz.
John Gadget did a Victorinox tour video a while ago and it seems like they are seriously looking into some models with a supersteel blade.
The beauty of the Mora is that it is not expensive.
Would be interested in non wood Opinels.
Those are all perfect knives. I will say, however,… that if they ever made an Opinel carved from Micarta, that I would buy one at the speed of light.
It’s not a matter of improving these knives, they’ve been proven to last decades and people just don’t take care of their stuff and treat everything as disposable. I have an opinel #8 that I’ve pocket carried for 25yrs, sharpen on a large ceramic rod and keep oiled.
A Campo with tweezers and toothpick would be a perfect edc pocket knife.
Hi DCA, a very serious question for you: In The Chronicles of Riddick movie, Riddick kill a soldier with a knife he get in the back of him. When the High Priest Necromonger ask him about the quality of the knife, Riddick says that's a good knife but have a balance issue. Then what would be the perfect knife for a Furyan as Riddick ?
The katsu I got from Amazon is a big upgrade from the opinel
Mora Garberg in 3v or magnacut with a decent price point.
Maybe do a few cool colors like the eldris.
I feel like keeping the price low is the key.. if it’s too expensive you just get an Lt wright.
I have a bug out but it's hard to defend the brand considering I also have the grizzly ridge without handles. Will benchmade fix it? If so how? Thanks love my new pocket musk.