Don’t be afraid to get into the weeds! I rely on your videos for the good information presented and the weeds questions are often the most interesting!
I love that you mentioned the virtue of appreciation and love of a knife style, (liking the knife) over blade steel. If a person knows how to sharpen a knife (I am 64 years young and been sharpening every kind of knife since I was 8, and can sharpen a knife on everything from a rock, to the bottom of a coffee cup to the top of a car window) the knife steel isn't a total reason for buying a knife, as long as the steel IS NOT a total piece of crap of a steel. But safety, as always, should be #1! Thanks DCA!!!
Just a note on 12c27 (AEBL) vs 14c28n, 14c28n was mostly an upgrade on stain resistance and then edge retention but the toughness was barely effected (14c28n was 30ftlb whereas AEB-L was 32 ftlb). Both are very tough for knife steels, D2 was 5ftlb, 1095 was 7ftlb and A2 was 10ftlb for comparison so way behind these stainless steels. This was tested by Larrin Thomas. But you are right in that the scandi grind is a frail grind and not well suited to lateral pressures on the edge.
THANKS DCA!! I always save vids from Knife Center for Saturdays. House is quiet. You, Thomas and Seth just do good work, knife guys talking about knives.. Take care👍👍🔪
Hey DCA! I “seasoned” my Opinel carbone with 20% vinegar for 10 minutes and after that there’s no more iron taste. Somewhen I heard that patina on carbon steel prevents te bad taste and it’s true. 🥳😎
The manix2lw is actually hard to operate in latex gloves. They prevent the texture to grab your skin very effective. It is my favorite folder but I can't use it at work for that reason.
That's interesting. I wonder if a couple of thin strips of skateboard tape on either side wouldn't solve the problem? Of course that might make it too rough on your pocket.
Best compromise is probably the hand-filling rubbery handles like the Gerber Gator. EKA of Sweden used to make a fair number of folding knives with rubber handles and they are real workhorses. Lock mechanism in both were lockbacks, but EKA tended to use a protruding lanyard loop to actuate the lockback which, combined with a lanyard, might make it rasier while wearing gloves and/or cold weather.
I use mine at work (auto mechanic) with latex gloves frequently. If you're talking about the ball bearing lock (and not the whole knife slipping out of your hands), there's a common misconception about this particular knife: Whereas the lock on Benchmade Axis lock knives can be the operated via pressure on only one side of the knife, the Manix isn't designed to work like that. AFAIK, Eric designed it to be operated by pulling back on the lock with the button/ball carrier pinched between two fingers, one per side. Usually thumb and index, or thumb and middle finger. I have seven Manix 2s, both Lightweight/FRN and steel liner/G-10. One is even the old-style full-fat version, with non-skeletonized liners... Heavy! Anyway, on some of mine, the lock can be operated from one side, but it's difficult to do. It doesn't feel smooth, as though that's the way it's supposed to work. Even with a lighter lock spring installed, it doesn't unlock very easily without the aforementioned pinch grip.
Mr. Andersen (always said in the Agent Smith voice in my head) thanks for your answer. It did, in fact, help. Makes me feel even more satisfied with my Kansbol.
@@excat i've only lost 3; 1 was stolen, one was surrendered to security because i forgot it on my keys before going into a venue and the other popped out when i jumped into the mosh pit back when i used to roadie for a metal band. Shit happens, it doesnt mean that i misuse or dont take care of my tools
I purchased the Kershaw OTF as soon as it became available. Yep, hardly any blade wobble BUT... the handle's blade opening was too tight. Every time the blade was deployed or retracted, it the blade's edge rubbed on the handle and was dulled. I returned it. I own a G&G deadlock, super tight but too pricey to carry often... it will be an heirloom. I own a dozen OTFs, after the G&G the tightest (and my favorite) is my Guardian Tactical.
I'm in the middle of deciding which OTF I want and im wondering if you still think that your guardian tactical is still 2nd best to the Deadlock ? Im between Ultratech , Guardian Recon 35 , and Kershaw live wire. Thanks
Great advice on the Gerber Gator for use with gloves, wet hands, etc! I bought one way back in '92 or so as a knife to go on my gun belt (LEO). I've used it as everything from a great cutter (it is) to an emergency pry bar (forgive me -- but it worked and popped an aluminum condo window with no damage to the knife). I have three now, two standard half-serrated, black handled ones and one my son gave me that has a thumb hole on the blade very similar to a Spyderco (orange handle, made for Snap-On tools). GREAT knifes and I've seriously considered trying to figure out a way to put a clip on one .. though they work great in a belt sheath, too.
I like the getting into the weeds. DCA weed time teaches me a lot which makes me more confident and comfortable buying knives online from KC where I can not test the knife rather than in the store where I can test the knife out.
Men ladies all always watch the tip. Defiantly buy what you like that’s important aswell. D2 1095 1075 any steel. As long as you like it and clean it you are good to go. That dead lock and the condor tools spot on. All great tools. Very nice stuff. Have a good day to all.
I bought a Benchmade Infidel in blue limited edition handle color for $120 new in box. The blade is as rock solid when deployed as a full tang fixed blade. No movement. It is very tight. The deployment button is not super light to open & close blade but it's new and will break in some what. For the price I'm more than satisfied.
DCA, as far as the Old Hickory you said, 'It tastes great', my Response to that is... "It's less filling!" Couldn't Resist! But yes the carbon steel blades do have a tinny tang to them. Like you stated, "like a 9V battery." Have a good day!
The small semi-circular choil found forward of the ricasso where the grind begins is added by the blacksmith using a round file after rough grinding, but before heat treatment. It is meant to relieve pressure and help prevent fractures at the grind heel. This is a popular failure where temperatures or metal quality are difficult to maintain properly. In today's mass produced knives it is mostly for looks and historical context.
@@twatmunrothe ball lock definitely does not suck, it’s one of the strongest lock designs around save maybe cold steels triad lock. it also works essentially exactly like a crossbar in operation
Also to pineapple guy with the slippery knife problem.. If I may throw in my two cents.. see if you can get the original Benchmade Freek.. like DCA's suggestion it too has a rubbery grip with an added textured inlay.. axis lock makes it really easy to deploy with or without gloves.. it's discontinued but you can still find it if you search around the interwebs.
For food service and cutting boxes, the best option is probably a cheapy Husky folding box cutter. It has milled aluminum handles and the blade is very easy to change out. Cardboard tears up blades and the tape gums things up. Get a box of replacement blades and you’ll always have a sharp blade. They are very cheap and easy to replace if you lose one.
You nailed my philosophy!! BUY THE KNIVES YOU LIKE!! I mean, I love my high end knives, BUT, I will buy just about ANY knife if I Perceive it as pretty cool I do, however, tend to stay away from cheap flea market style of knife
I’m a NEW subscriber and 70 years and been in a ton of brutal fight growing up in a Russian ghetto and SHOCKED none of these OTF knives have NO GUARD!? Please answer me. God bless
The AD-15 is easier to close than DCA shows. The trick is to put your thumb between the yoke and the scales. Lay the other side of the yoke against your middle finger and put on pressure with your thumb. Keep all your fingers clear of the blade path which would be essentially straight. Place your index finger on the spine of the blade and press. The force of the index finger will unlock the yoke from the blade and the blade will swing free. With a little practice you can fully close the blade easily one handed. Andrew Demko has a video demonstrating this with his personal AD-15.
A Civivi Button Lock might be a good option for the gentleman closing with rubber gloves. The gravity drop makes it easy to put away. It’s slim, great clip and the 14C28N is better than great steel. The hollow grind is slicey as any knife out there. For a little more traction rough up the scales with sandpaper but I doubt that to be necessary.
Yeah. I used it with winter gloves (actually thick mittens). Took it from the pocket, opened the knife, cut stuff, closed, put back and it worked admirably. I can't say I could repeat the trick (or at least as easily do it) with any of my flippers and thumb-hole/thumb-stud knives. Micarta scales are excellent for traction and button-lock is probably the easiest to use with wet, greasy hands or with gloves on.
James Hartman has it right, 1000%! The very best knife is the one which captures your imagination, feels good in your hand, and makes you happy to use. Nothing else comes close. I have some beloved favorites with so-so steel and some "meh" with fantastic steel. Guess which gets carried the most?
I have never seen your show and you just pulled out 3 OTFs and all 3 of them are on my desk right now. Seems you have great taste in knives. I agree for 100 bucks les than an ultratech the sog pentagon is a great knife and its my current EDC. My only complaint is there dull out of the box but they hold a great edge once you give them one
Hey DCA! Could we see a comparison going into the differences between similar ontario rat and esee knives and whether the price hike is worth it or not
Ok… off of the choil discussion… a bit on the weeds- what’s your preference with the sharpening choil, what are the pros and cons of choils and no choils?!
The 'taste' you mentioned from certain steels often is a result of different oxidation rates between that steel and metallic fillings. Each becomes, in essence, a battery node (anode (-) or cathode (+)) with seliva acting as the battery acid, allowing charge to flow from one to the other. In essence, you are speeding the rate the one rusts while the other is electroplated
Hello, Mr. Andersen! I have two questions: 1. What is the best or good way to clean mikarta scales? 2. Will an Esee 3 be a good neck knife? Love the videos! Keep up the great work! God bless you all and your families!
@@57HEMIviken Have you tried to carry the Izula II like a neck knife? I agree that maybe the Izula or the Xancudo would better choices for neck carry. But the 3 is not that much bigger. I was just wondering. Scout carry for me is not an option because I always have a rucksack on my back and with winter clothing it would be difficult for belt carry. Thank you for sharing your opinion on the matter!
@@Niko.7 no because i consider it much too big id much rather use my crkr minimalist for that. I carry my izula right in front clipped on the left side of my belt buckle makes it so i dont hqve to remove the knife every time i tqke my belt off or put it on .
Victorinox sviss army knife steel is as soft as…? but you can get it shaving sharp in seconds, they are not made for hard long use. I had a military spring loaded front exit knife, you had to push the blade back in against a lump of wood, open there was no blade wobble at all.
If it's a dedicated place for a finger it's a finger grove and nothing else and a choil is a choil until it's large enough to fit your finger then it's a grove.
Definitely enjoy your videos...I hit the garage with a AJ Fernandez or Cohiba and a cup of coffee ☕ , yes another question 🤔 what fixed blade do you prefer to carry as a daily carry?
Hey DCA! I wanted to thank you for putting out these videos. You're the Bob Ross of knives, and listening to you dispense knowledge and recommendations has really helped distract me through some very rough times recently. Thank you! For my question: I recently discovered the CRKT Offbeat and Offbeat 2, and really like the action of the one-handed Crawford Lockback. I know AG Russell has some One Handed Knives that use a similar design, but are there any other one- handed lockback knives out there?
I have had a couple different brands of OTF knives and didn't like the play inherent in their designs. I sold both and purchased a SOG PENTAGON OTF and have no play at all. I'm a very pleased Happy Camper Now😅
DCA, you guys recently did a great video on identifying knives solely by feel, while wearing a blindfold. I challenge you to do a similar video with you identifying folding knives solely by *SOUND*.
Just get a standard G10 Manix 2. It’s actually more grippy all around than the lightweight one is (I’ve had both). And it has the standard pocket clip which helps your one handed closing grip. Most locked in feeling knife I’ve ever had.
DCA! How’s it going? I currently wear boots with 8” upper portion and was wondering what you would recommend for a boot knife? I want something that I can tuck on the inside without too much bulk but can be pulled out with ease. Any thoughts?
ad10 or ad15 to the food box opener guy for sure. I was thinking this before you recommended it 👌🏻. Cant go wrong with a coldsteel imo (if made in USA isnt part of criteria)
My PARA 3 lightweight is the only one of my 50+ knives that will slip out of my hand. The only place with grip is the flat of the handle and since my hands are not flat the slip off the smooth plastic edges.
Hey DCA, will you please talk about why some makers make folding knives that have ambidextrous locking mechanisms only right hand, friendly? It seems so almost prejudice against left-handers, and a loss of 10 to 20% of the market.
Lay the knife flat on the sharpening surface... Observe closley as you slowly lift the spine up keeping the cutting side of the blade on the stone.. as you lift the knife, youll see the small gap between the stone and the cutting edge getting smaller. Keep lifting untill that gap is closed... Thats the factory bevel.. the trick is locking your wrist and througout the stroke, maintaining that angle .. what helped me was coloring the edge with a sharpie marker. And when you do a stroke youll see where the stone removed ink..
Hey there, all you good folks at Knife Center! Question....my dad has some strength issues with his hands/fingers. We've tried different thumb stud openers and flippers (in liner locks) but he has significant difficulty with those configurations. The best "match" for light EDC that we've found so far has been a Boker Vox Kompact, but he still has some degree of difficulty tolerating/engaging depression of the button that releases the blade. Do you have suggestions for automatic or OTF (blade cannot be double sided due to Michigan law) or another easy to open/close locking folders, blade length 3 inch or less? Prefer ability to open and close one handed, though two handed closure is okay since he's already doing that with the Kompact. Under $200 would be fabulous. Thanks for all your great content, gang!
I find the blade on the Spyderco Para 3 pretty easy to open and close one handed, just barely under a three inch blade, and I think they’re around $150 in S30V.
Reposting my question here. Ok, so I love the color green. I hate the zombie craze because it created a lot of just terrible knives with Green on them. I feel like that's partly why we don't see so many knives in green as opposed to say Blue which I am not a fan of at all but seems to be on so many nice knives. I just bought the Civivi Crit in that Green Micarta I would really like to see some more Premium/Classy Knives in that sort of deep forest Green or really any green that isn't that toxic Green. Bonus points for Knives with green Hardware. Side note Not a huge fan of Jade G10 but I have used it to Dye them a nicer green. Willing to pay around $300 for quality.
Serious question, which knife represents you the most. Not your favourite etc, but which represents your personality, character, demeanor. (are you a keychain knife or a Cold Steel Espada.)For David, Seth and Thomas. Love the show, long time viewer, ( I ask every week, sorry
For PineappleJ, drop the cost of a nice lunch on a Byrd lockback with FRN handles. "Normie" steel, but it's very cheap, has exactly the same handle as your current Spyderco, and will answer the question of whether the lock on your Spyderco Maxis is the problem or if your real grip needs are extremely specific. I have one and not only is the handle identical but the strange teardrop-ish hole in the blade is MUCH more grippy than the circular Spyderco trademark. Same company but Byrd seems a better execution for a given price tag.
Love the series. I recently bought the CRKT mini cleaver and absolutely love it. I was wondering what are the best affordable/budget friendly neck knives I should get next that would be a good companion to the CRKT mini cleaver?
The crkt spert I think is the name . anyway it's in the same minimalist series as the cleaver it's a wharncliff sheepsfoot style blade very good puncture capabilities and the same size a the cleaver and price. It's really good neck knife for edc or even last resort self defense because of blade shape
As far as the Manix 2 lightweight, the PM2 has a similar blade length and the full flat grind. The compression lock however allows the blade to fall shut much more easily one handed than the ball bearing lock does. I have both and have used them both plenty.
@@acid6urns I have a G-10 Manix 2 now and it’s falls shut almost as easily as my PM2 and Para 3, I like it much better than the lightweight version. The light weight is my work knife though since it was a lot cheaper than my other Spyderco’s.
Is it time to revisit knives shown in the movies as an FAQ ? Crocodile Dundee and Rambo First Blood provide well-known examples. Any more? I’m not a major sci-if fan but have seen an example in Battlestar Galactica’s ‘Razor’ episode from 2007. What sort of an EDC is that ? Also Chinatown, From Here to Eternity, The Untouchables. The list is legion. Your viewers will no doubt have plenty of their own to mention.
I've really enjoyed your channel over the last month or so that I've started trying to learn more about knives Question: I see/hear about 'ease of sharpening' all the time. I understand some steels are harder than others, but I don't completely understand the comment. Are we saying that standard sharpeners that non knife enthusiast may have in their kitchen drawer (i.e. smith, outdoor edge, etc) will not sharpen them, will take 5x more strokes, will take 10x more strokes, etc? Do I have to have a Lansky type multi grit style sharpener to sharpen higher end steels?
Hi David, I get this question frequently, have you ever seen a no-safety OTF? By no-safety I mean one that does not recoil during the ejection if something is placed in front of it.
you're probably thinking of a single action, which is under tension until opened and the spring pulls the blade all the way out. most otf knives are double action which are not under tension until the slide is pushed.
I was bidding on a mantix salt in lc200n. I got bid sniped at less that 20 sec left. Sold for $130. Still looking for one since the spyderco Caribbean is still on delay 😔
My friend at work (Vietnam Vet) gets all excited about Solingen Steel and his old Randall knife. Would you give a brief explanation of why that is such a big deal?
8cr steel is close in composition to 1080cv and has very similar performance in my experience. It's not very close to any of the 440 series steels in performance since the 440 line is harder to sharpen and more stain resistant ie: does not patina. 8cr develops a really nice patina if you use it for fruits and vegetables, that coupled with ease of sharpening make it more comparable to 1080 chrome vanadium.
Hey DCA I’m kinda new to the knife world and was looking for the best small edc fixed blade under $100 that can be used for edc, tactical, and kitchen do you have any recommendations? Thanks
He answered a similar question to this recently (at a higher price point though) so I doubt you'll get an answer. But he basically said that you can get 2 of the 3, but getting all three is pretty rare! What kind of blade length are you looking for?
Hi. DCA, any updates on coming knives or companies with magnacut steel. It's going to be a year since it was released. Wondering why I haven't seen more production knives out this great steel. Thanks
Hi DCA, Love the channel, and I hope this finds you well. In previous videos, you have mentioned that you like a challenge, and I think I might have good challenge for you. I am a big fan of the classic Broken back Sea-axe design (TH-cam seems to be deleting my comments with the shortened name. So, I am using the longer term), and was wondering if you knew of any good fixed or folding knives that have that blade shape in the 4.5 to 8 inch blade range, with Micarta handle. If you could find one with a flat steel pommel, that would be awesome, but it's not a necessity at all. I am wanting to use this for camping and bushcraft. So, a good steel would be nice, but it doesn't have to be anything specific. I do have a max budget of $300 though. Currently I am looking at the Condor Carbon Steel Sea-axe, but was wondering if you knew of any other good options, because it's kind of hard to find good Sea-axe designs that are not a flat edge. Sincere thanks in advance, if you decide to help with this, and sorry if this is too specific.
DCA,if you don't mind, food prep guy may find a crkt minimalist better because those food prep gloves suck , one size fits all and they don't fit snug to the hand, just saying, I don't want to over step my bounds, but may help better than a folding knife
Hey DCA, I was wondering what the biggest and the smallest knives you offer at the KnifeCenter are, either in terms of blade length or overall length. Thanks.
Greetings. Any true reason why so many frame lock manufactures are doing half scales on their knives ? Regardless of material ( G 10 ,micarta, CF, or FRN ) . I can't imagine weight being a factor. Merely aesthetics ? Messes with some OCD's for sure. Thanks for the content................Love the weed graphic, LOL every time
Yeah, otf ones... What is the most cheap otf because I know only boker flash otf what cost around 75 "evergreen papers" and it's interesting does exist more cheaper one?
Hey, DCA. Can you recommend best bang-for-your-buck knives within tiered price points - both folder and fixed blades? Under $50, $50-$100, $100-$150 and so on. I’m looking for a knife in the $200-$250 range which will keep a very sharp edge for a long time. (I kind of suck at sharpening currently). Much appreciated!
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Don’t be afraid to get into the weeds! I rely on your videos for the good information presented and the weeds questions are often the most interesting!
I have never thought so much about choils in my life. The most interesting and informative knife channel out there.
I love that you mentioned the virtue of appreciation and love of a knife style, (liking the knife) over blade steel. If a person knows how to sharpen a knife (I am 64 years young and been sharpening every kind of knife since I was 8, and can sharpen a knife on everything from a rock, to the bottom of a coffee cup to the top of a car window) the knife steel isn't a total reason for buying a knife, as long as the steel IS NOT a total piece of crap of a steel. But safety, as always, should be #1!
Thanks DCA!!!
Just a note on 12c27 (AEBL) vs 14c28n, 14c28n was mostly an upgrade on stain resistance and then edge retention but the toughness was barely effected (14c28n was 30ftlb whereas AEB-L was 32 ftlb). Both are very tough for knife steels, D2 was 5ftlb, 1095 was 7ftlb and A2 was 10ftlb for comparison so way behind these stainless steels. This was tested by Larrin Thomas. But you are right in that the scandi grind is a frail grind and not well suited to lateral pressures on the edge.
For the record, AEB-L was copied by Sandvik to produce 13C26 - not 12C27 -DCA
@@knifecenter Holy cow DCA replied 🤯 lol! Thanks guys 👍🏻
THANKS DCA!! I always save vids from Knife Center for Saturdays. House is quiet. You, Thomas and Seth just do good work, knife guys talking about knives.. Take care👍👍🔪
Thank you for explaining a choil. I don't even waste my breath anymore.
Hey DCA! I “seasoned” my Opinel carbone with 20% vinegar for 10 minutes and after that there’s no more iron taste. Somewhen I heard that patina on carbon steel prevents te bad taste and it’s true. 🥳😎
It doesn't!
The manix2lw is actually hard to operate in latex gloves. They prevent the texture to grab your skin very effective.
It is my favorite folder but I can't use it at work for that reason.
That's interesting. I wonder if a couple of thin strips of skateboard tape on either side wouldn't solve the problem? Of course that might make it too rough on your pocket.
Best compromise is probably the hand-filling rubbery handles like the Gerber Gator. EKA of Sweden used to make a fair number of folding knives with rubber handles and they are real workhorses. Lock mechanism in both were lockbacks, but EKA tended to use a protruding lanyard loop to actuate the lockback which, combined with a lanyard, might make it rasier while wearing gloves and/or cold weather.
I got one but yet haven't had that problem while wearing thicker once like mechanics use.
I use mine at work (auto mechanic) with latex gloves frequently. If you're talking about the ball bearing lock (and not the whole knife slipping out of your hands), there's a common misconception about this particular knife:
Whereas the lock on Benchmade Axis lock knives can be the operated via pressure on only one side of the knife, the Manix isn't designed to work like that. AFAIK, Eric designed it to be operated by pulling back on the lock with the button/ball carrier pinched between two fingers, one per side. Usually thumb and index, or thumb and middle finger.
I have seven Manix 2s, both Lightweight/FRN and steel liner/G-10. One is even the old-style full-fat version, with non-skeletonized liners... Heavy!
Anyway, on some of mine, the lock can be operated from one side, but it's difficult to do. It doesn't feel smooth, as though that's the way it's supposed to work. Even with a lighter lock spring installed, it doesn't unlock very easily without the aforementioned pinch grip.
@@senoB Gerber 😆
Mr. Andersen (always said in the Agent Smith voice in my head) thanks for your answer. It did, in fact, help. Makes me feel even more satisfied with my Kansbol.
Hey DCA/Seth, when carrying knives it's almost inevitable that one will get lost. What knife loss hit you the hardest?
I've carried knives for 30 years, heavy knife user. Never lost one. If you take care of your tools, you shouldn't ever lose one.
@@excat i've only lost 3; 1 was stolen, one was surrendered to security because i forgot it on my keys before going into a venue and the other popped out when i jumped into the mosh pit back when i used to roadie for a metal band. Shit happens, it doesnt mean that i misuse or dont take care of my tools
I lost a $200+ Benchmade, that was given to me as a gift, getting in and out of an unknown customers car
@@excat you just got lucky
@@trentenr7255 I guess I'd rather have 30+ years of mindful luck then.
I purchased the Kershaw OTF as soon as it became available. Yep, hardly any blade wobble BUT... the handle's blade opening was too tight. Every time the blade was deployed or retracted, it the blade's edge rubbed on the handle and was dulled. I returned it. I own a G&G deadlock, super tight but too pricey to carry often... it will be an heirloom. I own a dozen OTFs, after the G&G the tightest (and my favorite) is my Guardian Tactical.
I'm in the middle of deciding which OTF I want and im wondering if you still think that your guardian tactical is still 2nd best to the Deadlock ? Im between Ultratech , Guardian Recon 35 , and Kershaw live wire. Thanks
Great advice on the Gerber Gator for use with gloves, wet hands, etc! I bought one way back in '92 or so as a knife to go on my gun belt (LEO). I've used it as everything from a great cutter (it is) to an emergency pry bar (forgive me -- but it worked and popped an aluminum condo window with no damage to the knife). I have three now, two standard half-serrated, black handled ones and one my son gave me that has a thumb hole on the blade very similar to a Spyderco (orange handle, made for Snap-On tools). GREAT knifes and I've seriously considered trying to figure out a way to put a clip on one .. though they work great in a belt sheath, too.
I like the getting into the weeds. DCA weed time teaches me a lot which makes me more confident and comfortable buying knives online from KC where I can not test the knife rather than in the store where I can test the knife out.
"DCA Weed Time" - LOL! -DCA
Men ladies all always watch the tip. Defiantly buy what you like that’s important aswell. D2 1095 1075 any steel. As long as you like it and clean it you are good to go. That dead lock and the condor tools spot on. All great tools. Very nice stuff. Have a good day to all.
I bought a Benchmade Infidel in blue limited edition handle color for $120 new in box. The blade is as rock solid when deployed as a full tang fixed blade. No movement. It is very tight. The deployment button is not super light to open & close blade but it's new and will break in some what. For the price I'm more than satisfied.
whered you get the infidel? somewhere weird like s garage sale, or an auction or craigslist?
My AD-15 has tried on many occasions to eat one of my fingers. There's a learning curve with that lock for sure LOL love that thing.
DCA, as far as the Old Hickory you said, 'It tastes great', my Response to that is... "It's less filling!" Couldn't Resist! But yes the carbon steel blades do have a tinny tang to them. Like you stated, "like a 9V battery."
Have a good day!
I licked a car battery once. Now I can’t talk.
@@jaysgood10 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
This is gonna be a good one! My favorite knife is the otf!! Benchmade and microtech is why I have no 💰!
The small semi-circular choil found forward of the ricasso where the grind begins is added by the blacksmith using a round file after rough grinding, but before heat treatment. It is meant to relieve pressure and help prevent fractures at the grind heel. This is a popular failure where temperatures or metal quality are difficult to maintain properly. In today's mass produced knives it is mostly for looks and historical context.
How about a short primer on bevels? Primary vs. secondary etc. Love the faq series.
For the guy with the slippery Spyderco manix 2, I really like my s35vn tenacious. A liner lock may be easier for you to close with slippery hands.
The ball lock on the Manix sucks.
@@twatmunrothe ball lock definitely does not suck, it’s one of the strongest lock designs around save maybe cold steels triad lock. it also works essentially exactly like a crossbar in operation
Best episode yet and I have seen them all.
Also to pineapple guy with the slippery knife problem.. If I may throw in my two cents.. see if you can get the original Benchmade Freek.. like DCA's suggestion it too has a rubbery grip with an added textured inlay.. axis lock makes it really easy to deploy with or without gloves.. it's discontinued but you can still find it if you search around the interwebs.
For food service and cutting boxes, the best option is probably a cheapy Husky folding box cutter. It has milled aluminum handles and the blade is very easy to change out. Cardboard tears up blades and the tape gums things up. Get a box of replacement blades and you’ll always have a sharp blade. They are very cheap and easy to replace if you lose one.
You nailed my philosophy!!
BUY THE KNIVES YOU LIKE!!
I mean, I love my high end knives, BUT, I will buy just about ANY knife if I Perceive it as pretty cool
I do, however, tend to stay away from cheap flea market style of knife
I’m a NEW subscriber and 70 years and been in a ton of brutal fight growing up in a Russian ghetto and SHOCKED none of these OTF knives have NO GUARD!? Please answer me. God bless
The AD-15 is easier to close than DCA shows. The trick is to put your thumb between the yoke and the scales. Lay the other side of the yoke against your middle finger and put on pressure with your thumb. Keep all your fingers clear of the blade path which would be essentially straight. Place your index finger on the spine of the blade and press. The force of the index finger will unlock the yoke from the blade and the blade will swing free. With a little practice you can fully close the blade easily one handed. Andrew Demko has a video demonstrating this with his personal AD-15.
A Civivi Button Lock might be a good option for the gentleman closing with rubber gloves. The gravity drop makes it easy to put away. It’s slim, great clip and the 14C28N is better than great steel. The hollow grind is slicey as any knife out there. For a little more traction rough up the scales with sandpaper but I doubt that to be necessary.
Yeah. I used it with winter gloves (actually thick mittens). Took it from the pocket, opened the knife, cut stuff, closed, put back and it worked admirably. I can't say I could repeat the trick (or at least as easily do it) with any of my flippers and thumb-hole/thumb-stud knives. Micarta scales are excellent for traction and button-lock is probably the easiest to use with wet, greasy hands or with gloves on.
Excellent idea. The button lock elementum with micarta scales would, I think, provide sufficient traction.
James Hartman has it right, 1000%! The very best knife is the one which captures your imagination, feels good in your hand, and makes you happy to use. Nothing else comes close. I have some beloved favorites with so-so steel and some "meh" with fantastic steel. Guess which gets carried the most?
I have never seen your show and you just pulled out 3 OTFs and all 3 of them are on my desk right now. Seems you have great taste in knives. I agree for 100 bucks les than an ultratech the sog pentagon is a great knife and its my current EDC. My only complaint is there dull out of the box but they hold a great edge once you give them one
Thomas is cool! DCA … you’re good ! Keep it up Brother! 🇺🇸🐸♥️
I got you guys covered if you ever need a weedwhacker (line trimmer)!! Only have 12 of them!
Hey DCA! Could we see a comparison going into the differences between similar ontario rat and esee knives and whether the price hike is worth it or not
Sharp question for you. What kind of “spring pressure” would it take to run an ice pick all the way through a peice of plywood?
Ok… off of the choil discussion… a bit on the weeds- what’s your preference with the sharpening choil, what are the pros and cons of choils and no choils?!
The 'taste' you mentioned from certain steels often is a result of different oxidation rates between that steel and metallic fillings. Each becomes, in essence, a battery node (anode (-) or cathode (+)) with seliva acting as the battery acid, allowing charge to flow from one to the other. In essence, you are speeding the rate the one rusts while the other is electroplated
Hello, Mr. Andersen! I have two questions: 1. What is the best or good way to clean mikarta scales? 2. Will an Esee 3 be a good neck knife?
Love the videos! Keep up the great work! God bless you all and your families!
I carry an izula 2 on my belt not sure id want to wear it as a neck knife let alone the bigger Esee 3 like you're talking qbout
@@57HEMIviken I agree 👍🏼
@@57HEMIviken Have you tried to carry the Izula II like a neck knife? I agree that maybe the Izula or the Xancudo would better choices for neck carry. But the 3 is not that much bigger. I was just wondering. Scout carry for me is not an option because I always have a rucksack on my back and with winter clothing it would be difficult for belt carry. Thank you for sharing your opinion on the matter!
@@Niko.7 no because i consider it much too big id much rather use my crkr minimalist for that. I carry my izula right in front clipped on the left side of my belt buckle makes it so i dont hqve to remove the knife every time i tqke my belt off or put it on .
@@57HEMIviken I'm glad you found a way that works for you. 😁
Victorinox sviss army knife steel is as soft as…? but you can get it shaving sharp in seconds, they are not made for hard long use. I had a military spring loaded front exit knife, you had to push the blade back in against a lump of wood, open there was no blade wobble at all.
Hey dca: do you prefer custom shops or the excitement and collectability of sprint runs/exclusives since it's hard for both to exist in one company?
If it's a dedicated place for a finger it's a finger grove and nothing else and a choil is a choil until it's large enough to fit your finger then it's a grove.
LOL at the weeds growing...
Definitely enjoy your videos...I hit the garage with a AJ Fernandez or Cohiba and a cup of coffee ☕ , yes another question 🤔 what fixed blade do you prefer to carry as a daily carry?
A Hoyo or Romeo n Julieta for me.....same thing except pass the coffee for a whisky....and watch this channel
@@yankee23a Hoyos are great !
Hey DCA! I wanted to thank you for putting out these videos. You're the Bob Ross of knives, and listening to you dispense knowledge and recommendations has really helped distract me through some very rough times recently. Thank you!
For my question: I recently discovered the CRKT Offbeat and Offbeat 2, and really like the action of the one-handed Crawford Lockback. I know AG Russell has some One Handed Knives that use a similar design, but are there any other one- handed lockback knives out there?
My microtec utx-70 has very little blade play. Granted it's not a large knife but I bought it for wear with light shorts in summer
I have had a couple different brands of OTF knives and didn't like the play inherent in their designs. I sold both and purchased a SOG PENTAGON OTF and have no play at all. I'm a very pleased Happy Camper Now😅
Love the Condor Cavelore. Been wanting to get one for quite some time. I love the overall look of it.
OTF'S SHOULD BE ON THE LETTER OPENER CHANNEL........
With AEB-L becoming popular are simple carbon steels like 1095 obsolete? What advantages do they hold over 12C27, 14C28N, and AEB-L?
DCA, you guys recently did a great video on identifying knives solely by feel, while wearing a blindfold.
I challenge you to do a similar video with you identifying folding knives solely by *SOUND*.
Just get a standard G10 Manix 2. It’s actually more grippy all around than the lightweight one is (I’ve had both). And it has the standard pocket clip which helps your one handed closing grip. Most locked in feeling knife I’ve ever had.
I think for the more in depth videos, it should be titled "Into the weeds w/ (host): (knife topic)"
One knife genre I have yet to delve into. No limitation to what i can carry in my state. So im doing my OTF homework
Great show!
Hi DCA , how durable are wood handles which are made from walnut, santos wood or olive wood.
Do these woods fair well against moisture?
First time I've heard that a knife tastes great and it was hilarious! Got to remember that one!
DCA! How’s it going? I currently wear boots with 8” upper portion and was wondering what you would recommend for a boot knife? I want something that I can tuck on the inside without too much bulk but can be pulled out with ease. Any thoughts?
Benchmade freek is super grippy
ad10 or ad15 to the food box opener guy for sure. I was thinking this before you recommended it 👌🏻. Cant go wrong with a coldsteel imo (if made in USA isnt part of criteria)
I have a 2005 qd scarab from microtech that has zero blade play…a lot of vintage microtechs had zero blade play…
My PARA 3 lightweight is the only one of my 50+ knives that will slip out of my hand. The only place with grip is the flat of the handle and since my hands are not flat the slip off the smooth plastic edges.
Hey DCA, will you please talk about why some makers make folding knives that have ambidextrous locking mechanisms only right hand, friendly? It seems so almost prejudice against left-handers, and a loss of 10 to 20% of the market.
Missster Anderson: When going to sharpen a knife how do you determine the edge angle from the manufacturer?
Lay the knife flat on the sharpening surface... Observe closley as you slowly lift the spine up keeping the cutting side of the blade on the stone.. as you lift the knife, youll see the small gap between the stone and the cutting edge getting smaller. Keep lifting untill that gap is closed... Thats the factory bevel.. the trick is locking your wrist and througout the stroke, maintaining that angle .. what helped me was coloring the edge with a sharpie marker. And when you do a stroke youll see where the stone removed ink..
Hey there, all you good folks at Knife Center! Question....my dad has some strength issues with his hands/fingers. We've tried different thumb stud openers and flippers (in liner locks) but he has significant difficulty with those configurations. The best "match" for light EDC that we've found so far has been a Boker Vox Kompact, but he still has some degree of difficulty tolerating/engaging depression of the button that releases the blade. Do you have suggestions for automatic or OTF (blade cannot be double sided due to Michigan law) or another easy to open/close locking folders, blade length 3 inch or less? Prefer ability to open and close one handed, though two handed closure is okay since he's already doing that with the Kompact. Under $200 would be fabulous. Thanks for all your great content, gang!
I find the blade on the Spyderco Para 3 pretty easy to open and close one handed, just barely under a three inch blade, and I think they’re around $150 in S30V.
Try using a small balloon on the end of a otf knife to keep objects from entering.
Reposting my question here.
Ok, so I love the color green. I hate the zombie craze because it created a lot of just terrible knives with Green on them. I feel like that's partly why we don't see so many knives in green as opposed to say Blue which I am not a fan of at all but seems to be on so many nice knives. I just bought the Civivi Crit in that Green Micarta I would really like to see some more Premium/Classy Knives in that sort of deep forest Green or really any green that isn't that toxic Green. Bonus points for Knives with green Hardware. Side note Not a huge fan of Jade G10 but I have used it to Dye them a nicer green. Willing to pay around $300 for quality.
Serious question, which knife represents you the most. Not your favourite etc, but which represents your personality, character, demeanor. (are you a keychain knife or a Cold Steel Espada.)For David, Seth and Thomas. Love the show, long time viewer, ( I ask every week, sorry
David is probably his own brand Nordsmith knives
I admire your persistence. I’ve seen this comment on every single vid here for weeks
@@manny4148 was just about to say that - if not months.
@@manny4148 hahaha, thank you. Indeed I am a persistant bugger. I hardly ever comment but my question will be answered !!!😂
@@CadillacDriver 😎 Think I am going on week 4 now.
For PineappleJ, drop the cost of a nice lunch on a Byrd lockback with FRN handles. "Normie" steel, but it's very cheap, has exactly the same handle as your current Spyderco, and will answer the question of whether the lock on your Spyderco Maxis is the problem or if your real grip needs are extremely specific. I have one and not only is the handle identical but the strange teardrop-ish hole in the blade is MUCH more grippy than the circular Spyderco trademark. Same company but Byrd seems a better execution for a given price tag.
If you're carrying a four hundred dollar knife in your pocket, tell the clerk to keep the change!
Love the series. I recently bought the CRKT mini cleaver and absolutely love it. I was wondering what are the best affordable/budget friendly neck knives I should get next that would be a good companion to the CRKT mini cleaver?
The crkt spert I think is the name . anyway it's in the same minimalist series as the cleaver it's a wharncliff sheepsfoot style blade very good puncture capabilities and the same size a the cleaver and price. It's really good neck knife for edc or even last resort self defense because of blade shape
As far as the Manix 2 lightweight, the PM2 has a similar blade length and the full flat grind. The compression lock however allows the blade to fall shut much more easily one handed than the ball bearing lock does. I have both and have used them both plenty.
idk it may be just the manix 2 lw, my g10 manix 2 falls shut like an absolute dream, it’s so smooth
@@acid6urns I have a G-10 Manix 2 now and it’s falls shut almost as easily as my PM2 and Para 3, I like it much better than the lightweight version. The light weight is my work knife though since it was a lot cheaper than my other Spyderco’s.
G&G Deadlock is the bomb
My microtech has just the smallest play, not enough to worry about
And tough as hell I never had mine failed
Is it time to revisit knives shown in the movies as an FAQ ? Crocodile Dundee and Rambo First Blood provide well-known examples. Any more? I’m not a major sci-if fan but have seen an example in Battlestar Galactica’s ‘Razor’ episode from 2007. What sort of an EDC is that ? Also Chinatown, From Here to Eternity, The Untouchables. The list is legion. Your viewers will no doubt have plenty of their own to mention.
9V juice is real good
I've really enjoyed your channel over the last month or so that I've started trying to learn more about knives
Question: I see/hear about 'ease of sharpening' all the time. I understand some steels are harder than others, but I don't completely understand the comment. Are we saying that standard sharpeners that non knife enthusiast may have in their kitchen drawer (i.e. smith, outdoor edge, etc) will not sharpen them, will take 5x more strokes, will take 10x more strokes, etc? Do I have to have a Lansky type multi grit style sharpener to sharpen higher end steels?
Hi David, I get this question frequently, have you ever seen a no-safety OTF? By no-safety I mean one that does not recoil during the ejection if something is placed in front of it.
you're probably thinking of a single action, which is under tension until opened and the spring pulls the blade all the way out. most otf knives are double action which are not under tension until the slide is pushed.
I was bidding on a mantix salt in lc200n. I got bid sniped at less that 20 sec left. Sold for $130. Still looking for one since the spyderco Caribbean is still on delay 😔
Thomas' snide remarks drive me crazy. Stuff it dude!
My friend at work (Vietnam Vet) gets all excited about Solingen Steel and his old Randall knife. Would you give a brief explanation of why that is such a big deal?
8cr steel is close in composition to 1080cv and has very similar performance in my experience. It's not very close to any of the 440 series steels in performance since the 440 line is harder to sharpen and more stain resistant ie: does not patina. 8cr develops a really nice patina if you use it for fruits and vegetables, that coupled with ease of sharpening make it more comparable to 1080 chrome vanadium.
It burns me up when there aren't captions. Obviously not knife centers fault. I don't even remember seeing that first Esse before.
On the laser strike I would call it a choil because of the fact that it’s partly in the ricasso and more on top of the scale like the spyderco.
Hey DCA I’m kinda new to the knife world and was looking for the best small edc fixed blade under $100 that can be used for edc, tactical, and kitchen do you have any recommendations? Thanks
He answered a similar question to this recently (at a higher price point though) so I doubt you'll get an answer. But he basically said that you can get 2 of the 3, but getting all three is pretty rare!
What kind of blade length are you looking for?
like 3 inch
Civivi Elementum, Praxis.....Ontario Rat Model 1 or 2 depending on your size preferences or Kershaw Link, comes with a 20CV blade, all great options.
@@bullridermusic2054 he's after a fixed blade
Take a drink every time he says choil
Choil -DCA
Hi. DCA, any updates on coming knives or companies with magnacut steel. It's going to be a year since it was released. Wondering why I haven't seen more production knives out this great steel. Thanks
Manix 2lw is the best knife ever!
Traction topic … OTF with side Switch or Demko AD 20.5 Witz Sharklock
Hi DCA,
Love the channel, and I hope this finds you well. In previous videos, you have mentioned that you like a challenge, and I think I might have good challenge for you.
I am a big fan of the classic Broken back Sea-axe design (TH-cam seems to be deleting my comments with the shortened name. So, I am using the longer term), and was wondering if you knew of any good fixed or folding knives that have that blade shape in the 4.5 to 8 inch blade range, with Micarta handle. If you could find one with a flat steel pommel, that would be awesome, but it's not a necessity at all. I am wanting to use this for camping and bushcraft. So, a good steel would be nice, but it doesn't have to be anything specific. I do have a max budget of $300 though. Currently I am looking at the Condor Carbon Steel Sea-axe, but was wondering if you knew of any other good options, because it's kind of hard to find good Sea-axe designs that are not a flat edge. Sincere thanks in advance, if you decide to help with this, and sorry if this is too specific.
DCA,if you don't mind, food prep guy may find a crkt minimalist better because those food prep gloves suck , one size fits all and they don't fit snug to the hand, just saying, I don't want to over step my bounds, but may help better than a folding knife
Hey Knifecenter….never heard this question before but what are some good quality blunt edged dive knives?
Hey DCA! Could you recommend an EDC pocket knife for perform a sabrage on a bottle of champagne? Thanks!
Hey DCA, I was wondering what the biggest and the smallest knives you offer at the KnifeCenter are, either in terms of blade length or overall length. Thanks.
Greetings. Any true reason why so many frame lock manufactures are doing half scales on their knives ? Regardless of material ( G 10 ,micarta, CF, or FRN ) . I can't imagine weight being a factor. Merely aesthetics ? Messes with some OCD's for sure. Thanks for the content................Love the weed graphic, LOL every time
Yeah, otf ones... What is the most cheap otf because I know only boker flash otf what cost around 75 "evergreen papers" and it's interesting does exist more cheaper one?
Hi DCA. What do you think is the proper grind for a nessmuk ? Scandi or flat ? Why? Thank you very much !
Hey, DCA. Can you recommend best bang-for-your-buck knives within tiered price points - both folder and fixed blades? Under $50, $50-$100, $100-$150 and so on. I’m looking for a knife in the $200-$250 range which will keep a very sharp edge for a long time. (I kind of suck at sharpening currently). Much appreciated!
HAHAHAHA thanks DCA, I have been in the knife world since I was 16 and now 52 so the best steel argument to me is old. Personally I prefer Damascus.
DCA in all seriousness.. what knife do you think Joe Flowers would use to carve his Thanksgiving turkey in the jungle?
Hey DCA. What would be a good large traditional camp knife for under $80, thanks.
Thank you awesome advice on no wiggle OTF. Is there any current makers using Al Marr blade designs in better steel?