hey Erica! @nycknifelife here, I for one am glad you use your gear. After watching your videos and reviews I've found a certain level of reassurance to use my more expensive knives if that makes sense. I don't do the work you do. However I work in marketing in NYC and i find myself using my knives almost all the time, while before they'd just sit in my pockets and id use my leatherman haha.
Definitely love it. I think I fall into both camps. Lighter use on my artsy customs, but my arius and similarly priced knives have been used in home projects to cut through plaster and drywall and the likes. And camping with feathersticking.
I totally agree. Problem is not a ton of people have knife using jobs or any land to play around on. Before you buy that knife you might need around a million for some land. I’m fortunate enough to have woods to play around in and nice Knives to play with. I lent my dad a Strider SMF for a few months and he used it for a bunch of nasty jobs and left it hard used and dirt behind his truck seat in the tool boxes. The Spa fixed it right up
Love this! PS my Thorogood 1957 mocks broke in quick... Super comfortable 8"... I wear them daily doing highway maintenance in all weather! Great channel!
Dig the channel and the idea of encouraging people to use their knives and gear, but the UYS ideology is such a false dilemma. Fair to say, on average, the folks in the online/IG knife community don't use their knives and tools in the same way. That being said, different people care about different things, and more importantly people don't have the same requirements of their tools in their day to day lives, and there doesn't have to be anything wrong with that. If the average EDC enthusiast cuts boxes and tape and fidgets with their knife, their experience in a review is useful to other individuals who would also have the same requirements from their knife and don't care as much about how many 2x4s it can hack into before chipping or rolling the edge; most of us city dwellers don't need to skin rabbits too often either :P Reviews are generally all about subjective user experience, and you can't invalidate anyone's experience, you just find the reviewers who have lives similar to your own, people who's experience with a knife or tool is most likely to match your own. Even your videos are far from empirical performance testing, just more subjective user experience. No need to cast aspersions at people for not living their lives and appreciating their luxury goods the same way as anyone else; knives bring enjoyment to a lot of different people in a lot of different ways; makes this a more diverse and inclusive community.
I don’t thrash my knives much, but as a construction professional (certified welding inspector and certified commercial building inspector) I sure beat the hell out of expensive Thorogood boots, streamlight flashlights (only brand I buy), and very expensive specialty tools and gauges I need to do my work. I use my knives when the opportunity presents itself, but I don’t go looking for ways to beat them up. I would rather use a screwdriver to pry than say, a Sebenza. To each their own, but I think we can all agree that unscuffed Red Wings and untorn Carharrts with no paint stains are just a travesty. EDIT: I completely agree with what you said about “reviewers”. If you haven’t taken an item to it’s reasonable limits (or higher) then your review is mainly a first impression. I wouldn’t buy a tool based on a desktop review with a pristine, never used copy of said tool as the centerpiece. 👍
"Stand Behind the Product" That is what resonated with me from this video. If you don't know what a product is capable of, how can you get a complete understanding of it? The live with you and Jerad was great Btw. Great work Erica.
First off, I like collecting, but also like using. A great example was a buck vantage in s30v. Uneven bevel grind, riveted construction of the liners, t6 screws throughout, wildly off center, blade rubbed on the liners, bad lock bar access, stiff lockbar, inconsistent lockup at first etc. From a collectors mindset, this is a dumpster fire for what I payed. From a user perspective, it was solid once broken in, had a comfortable handle, and I beat on it without worry. Had it for about a year then lost it at my job. One of the worst quality controlled knives I’ve run across, but I miss it for its utility
Same experience with my Gerber fastball. (Original, not cleaver) Horrible QC but awesome work carry. Bad uneven grind, impossible detent, clip screw that was stripped from factory and threadlocked in. Most was fixable though I shouldn't have had to put so much work into into new knife. Though (like your Buck) it wasn't the cheapest knife, I don't mind thrashing on it. The S30v has great edge holding properties and the blade geometry is made for work. I'm definitely getting my money's worth out of it.
They’re my local knife shop and the most down to earth people I’ve come across. I really enjoy being able to shop local and have such great selection/service to go along with it. Also, you promote them a ton and you’ve got a great unique channel. Keep it up!!
I do construction for a living and all i use are Redwings.. alot of construction guys do. Its definitely worth it. But it is alot of break in. But once there broke in you just take them to get new soles when they wear out. Nicks Handmade boots are nice too and they fit them to your feet.
Your "Use Your Shit" videos are the reason I subscribed to your channel. It was such a pleasant change to see someone that actually uses their knives and not just another accumulator (every week just showing more new knives, but never really using any of them). I will admit tho that I too went thru a stage when I didn't want scratch up my new knife, but with age that passed and I thought...why the hell am I trying to keep these things mint? I'm not perfect, why should my knives be....USE THE DAMN THING! and enjoy it. Keep up the good work...Really enjoy your channel 😀 👍🏻 Keith
Interesting point. When l ordered my Inkosi, l purposely bought the plain version so l would not be afraid to beat it up. l was worried that if l bought an extra fancy version, that it might turn into a safe queen. There are no safe queens in our gun safe. l use all of my tools hard for work, EDC, hunting or competing. l do maintain them and l try not to abuse beyond what they were design for. l know numerous ladies who EDC and beat the crap out their gear and none of them have long finger nails lol. They all hunt, shoot and compete with the best of them too.
Shots fired!! I can relate to exactly what you're saying, not knife reviewers, knife photographers. I can respect someone's like to fidgeting, as long as they aren't calling themselves a reviewer. I can honestly admit right now I'm not using my shit, I'm also not buying shit. Just so happens I've been disabled and homeless the past year. I just got approved for disability this past week. Point being, I havent had a chance to use, spring time I will. Keep doing what you do, how you do, why you do and don't take shit from anyone. You're one of few badass woman I've encountered in life.
Your right about most people that take pics dont use there stuff but the people who use there shit aren't taking pics. Im a construction worker and most certainly use my stuff but i dont really feel the need after working 12 hrs to snap pics for Instagram. So im assuming thats the case for others that buy these tools for actual use. Unfortunately there arent many showing these knives in actual use.
That is the point of my channel and movement. Being one of the first blue collar workers BLESSED with time to record my findings. Most of my brothers and sisters in this field have families and are too busy to do this. I am very lucky to have the luxury of time and money on my side to present this new world to people.
@@ericasedc and that's why i watch your channel. Always good content. Also I've been looking to buy a new work knife and one of the options i am looking at is the spyderco Gayle Bradley 2. Will you be reviewing it anytime in the next couple months?
I have a save queen but i still use my knives for general tasks i like the honest way you look at things and that you use your gear in such a wide variety of waYs , keep up the good work.
Hilarious that I noticed your initials so soon after meeting you! 😂 that’s such a unique idea! REC is an amazing company, it’s great that are the company. That FINALLY big businesses are recognizing the waves and rumbles you are making! You are the real deal. And people can not like it, they can disagree with you, but no one can argue with the truth. Tools are for use. People who don’t use them don’t have a need. “Spend your money how you want, but you can’t buy personal experiences.” I’m glad you are seeing more and more what I see in you. 🤜🏼 and I’m glad more and more people are seeing you mean what you say you do. 💪🏻 This is just the start of it, #useyourshit
Erica you are an original ! Love your thoughts and videos, "face piles of trials , it riles them for you to perceive the web they weave , keep on thinking free" 😀
I wear a red wing boot and have them resolved once a year. I’m on year 3 almost going on year 4 with them. I wear my boots every single day unless they are off getting a resole
For work boots I think keen steel toe are the best. They only last me about a year. But there is no break in period and they are light weight and comfortable. I hate red-wings.
Since you brought up the subject of work boots, as a work boot wearer for 42 years I think I can make an honest assessment. The famous name work boots are total crap! Just because you’ve been making the same product for a hundred years doesn’t mean it’s great! I’ve been wearing Wolverine boots for the past 10 years and can safely say they fit fit great and are super comfortable with a minimal break in time ( days) not weeks. Great channel and keep up the good work!
I have a question for you: have you tried differential sharpening?Differential sharpening is the name a gave to the new trend in sharpening for working and bushcraft knives. It consists in sharpening. One side with lower grit and the other side with higher grit. Some say that they get a toothy edge and a slicing edge at the same time. On another subject, I am convinced that there must be a way to sharpen MagnaCut to your liking and to get it more toothy. Maybe the way is to go against all ways and to apply some pressure (arguably too much) while sharpening. For my part, I was happy with your comment about MagnaCut as I am waiting for a knife in that steel and I need the opposite of a toothy blade because I like to carve and leave the wood as it is without any sanding. A smooth and sharp blade will leave a shiny wood as the fibre of the wood is cut rather than tears apart. I like when you are talking about the way a steel feels and would like you to include that in even more of your videos. Thanks for your great job!
The “reviewers” that crack me up the most are the ones who open up a package, handle the knife for the first time & talk about “hot spots”. I take all online reviewers with a grain of salt because everyone’s opinion is just that - an opinion. I admit to being a collector and photographer for the most part. Taking pics of lots of things has been a hobby since I was a kid & that was a long time ago. When I was younger & more able, I did use my gear a lot more even breaking a lot of things along the way. The people I know who actually use their knives & gear the most are folks who don’t have time for documenting what they do. Their opinions are worthy of respect but the scope of their exposure to a variety of brands and models tends to be limited. I know a guy who’ll swear by his Buck 110 as “the best” but he sharpens it once a week until he wears it out when he simply gets another of the same. So while his opinion about the model & brand is well founded, it’s also based on a very narrow exposure to what’s available at the hardware store. That’s where your channel strikes a nice (& necessary) balance. Not only do you use your fucking shit, you also have handled a lot of brands & models.
Notable comment for sure. And you are so right my friend! I definitely aim to be something people haven’t seen before… not your average… a hard blue collar worker that is blessed with time to share my experiences. I know most of my brothers and sisters have families etc and do not have the luxury I have!
To each his/her own! I love the different opinions for every day carry here on the you tube. Know only those but to hear a women’s perspective is also very interesting. Ms. Erica, your channel is very informative, and I know you will keep up giving your views! Thank you
Erica, be yourself girl! I appreciate your opinions and your real world experience. I don't buy pocket treasure, I buy my shit to use it and price tag doesn't always equal quality. So I value your work and I will keep watching your videos. Currently my EDC is a Microtech UTX-70 Cali legal, and it might be a staple remover one minute and my pokey tool for whatever I need poked. It has 204P, so I know it isn't gonna break, but I am not afraid to use a 200+ dollar knife for whatever I need.
Erica, it was great to see you on Neeves Knives. I really appreciate your perspective, as someone who uses her tools. I’d love to hear more thoughts about what works best on the farm (which is my use as well). I tend to go for serrated hawkbill’s and “rescue” style sheepsfoot blades (also serrated).
Love the "use your shit" attitude. I'm a remodeling contractor and not one of my knives doesn't get used regularly. Granted some are for work and some are for evening and weekend edc (intended use case), but ALL get used regularly. These knives like Spyderco, Emerson, Chris Reeve, ect. are all specifically built for use and I intend to get every dollar's worth out of them. The work I did to get those dollars was damn hard work, so after I've spent them, the gear better be able hang with me while I do what I love everyday. It kills me when people flex over a $200 pair of Jordans and get mad when they crease. When I have to spend that every 8 months just to have my feet sufficiently covered for work. I love your attitude with this. I have a hard time trusting reviews when I'm trying to find whether that specific gear can hang with me throughout my day. A "review" should only be after a few weeks of use. Most reviewers in our community do actually keep to that and call anything else a "first impressions" vid, or an overview. There's a place for both types of "reviewer" though. A reviewer that beats it up, and a reviewer that does light edc carry for a month. Because there is that same range of consumer also. We just have to pick and choose the reviewer according to the information we're trying to learn. Shabazz doesn't go to work and beat up his knife like you and I, but he still carries the knife extensively before review, knows more about the actual manufacture technics and features than I'll ever know, and from that he can reliably extrapolate the toughness of a knife. He does great "features, construction and light use" reviews. And has that absolute necessary quality (that I see in you also) of not giving a flying F what anyone thinks about his impression of the gear. There's a niche for everyone, but I know where I'm coming if I want to know if my titanium prybar will last a month at my job. That would be your channel. Keep up the great work.
If thats the mini warrior I am pretty sure Olight offered to take those lights back and refund the purchase. Then they fixed the problem on the next version of it. I mean if it caught me on fire id return the thing lol. Maybe you didnt know Olight was doing that tho idk. Well anyways I do agree people should use their gear. No point in buying things you never use. Personally my gear gets only occasional light use. Gonna take a long time to earn the scars and scratches your gear has, but I kinda like that, I wanna have the same stuff for a very long time.
Well you hit it spot on about several things! Couldn't agree with you more about most knife reviewers but I take all reviews with a grain of salt. Redwings suck, Danners suck, my feet don't like boots so they all suck, LOL. Olights suck as well as all the others with 15 modes, I just want a bright light to turn on and off without thinking about it or programming it. I also worry that knife reviewers are changing the way people design knives, such as finger choils, front flippers, and gaudy finger holes for deployment. Most of them hate a knife that forces your hand into a certain position but they all love finger choils and say this is where I live when holding a knife with a finger choil, a finger choil pretty much forces you to use the knife with your finger right next to the sharpened edge 🤷 I could keep going but I'll stop 🛑 I use all my shit except a couple of bugouts that I modded and they turned out way to pretty 😍 keep doing what your doing and I can't wait to see the knife you are working on.
I met an electrician that used the shit out his Sebenza 21. Like you, my screen name is a play on words my initials are me, my avatar spells my initials in knives hence me with knives.
I watch because you use your tools like I do. I don't buy customs anymore. I use sprints and exclusives. I just don't see the point. In 20 yrs when you have a mint production or midtech knife, don't you think it would have made you happier using it instead of it sitting there?
I have m9 bayonet and some packet knife and many other knife like gerber company and things like that and i been torturing those knives, also some gears i have,yes im using my gears and knives all the time,but i preference to using my stuff and having fun so i cant record my self,BUT i agree with you Erica 👍
The people that use their shit don't record it because it is just an everyday task. Sad to say, but knives have just become a collectable for most of the community.
I've never seen anyone carry a Chris reeve knife in person. I don't own one. I can't, I just can't. I have the worst luck. I'll get the ONE knife that has a bad temper or faulty frame lock. Something will break and it will make me lose all interest in spending that kind of money on a knife. 250 is my personal limit. I'd rather buy 10 25-50$ knives and use the shit out of them and practice sharpening.
Having different opinions is the principal reason why I watch your channel. You are certainly relevant as a lady knife user but for me you are simply relevant as a knife user (who happened to be a lady).The only think I need to keep in mind is that you have really small hands, so what is ergonomic to you may not be for me. So please, keep using your shit and let us know what you think of it.
Hey E! Totally agree with you! A knife is a tool, regardless of price. It’s not something you keep in a vault and take out when you want to take a photo. Rock on sis!
This feels kinda like a soap box speech. I respect you as a creator, a member of this community, and as a person. However this kinda felt like you wanted to shit on people who pose as users but aren't. While it's annoying sometimes as "collectibles" or just pocket dump items, that is that person's prerogative. I never saw the use in judging other peoples carries or what they deem themselves. Hard users, use your shit or not, both sides saying the same thing back and forth to each other is not helpful or moves the EDC community forward, feels more backwards to me, just let people spend their money how they deem, just know they'll never feel the true satisfaction of carrying and using items to their fullest extent. ALSO I've been checking out the Danner boots at work, they look very nice and seem to have pretty good reviews.
I am shitting on them because that is the truth. 🤣 If you are being fake- and seducing people into buying a product by saying YOU have used it and it’s incredible and they should use it too- YOU are a PROBLEM. YOU are being shit on at my soap box speech. Because you are being false, manipulative, and poorly impacting a community I am passionate about. Guess what happens when that leaks into the community? People like Slicey Dicey steal your money and run because you trusted him. You are wrong and I am sorry that my truth grinds your gears. Bless up!!!!!🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
@@ericasedc i guess i’m more talking about on the FB groups where someone is like “that knife is pristine no use, why buy *insert price* if not use it” not so much slicey dicey, fuck him for the shit he did, if someone is ENDORSING a product and saying that it’s great while not testing or using it, that’s shitty. but i’m talking about the people that post photos of PD’s or carries and people will cry about how their knife isn’t used enough. Hope I cleared up my initial statement lol 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@@shura_sa well that has nothing to do with what I said or my movement! I said so many times “there is nothing wrong with collectors or people that don’t use their gear.” I said I was talking about the people who lie and pretend they used it- then convince you to buy it for yourself with a “review”. I get your point, it’s just irrelevant to my video. Because I never said “I am here to shit on you if you collect knives and you don’t abuse the fuck out of them.” Thanks for watching, and the comment! Appreciate the conversation my friend. 💕🙏🏼
Everyone, including you, justifies their motivations and positions. If someone wants to collect, to inspect and admire the workmanship, who gives a shit. If someone wants to beat the shit out of their knives because they feel it’s more “real”, who gives a shit. If someone wants to chase and acquire knives as an investment, who gives a shit. You’ll be more convincing of your “realness” if I see a video of you using a $5K knife like you use your Sabenza. See, it’s all subjective.
@@ericasedc also, you seem to imply that because someone doesn’t use a specific knife, their opinion of the design, build, quality and fit & finish has less gravity than someone without an engineering degree who uses their knife? So, your opinion on a Sabenza has more gravity than an engineer who has used multiple other knives and just purchased an evaluated a Sabenza? No fucking way lady. You need to really think before you speak.
You seem to be confused what the EDC community is all about. "EDC" is about buying a knife just because it matches your watch and your pen. Nobody in the EDC community is buying a knife because they need to cut rope or gut a badger or slice a 40 gallon plastic drum in half. "EDC" is about finding cool looking gear and taking artistic pictures of it, that's all it is. You did not invent using your knives, people have been using their knives for centuries
hey Erica! @nycknifelife here, I for one am glad you use your gear. After watching your videos and reviews I've found a certain level of reassurance to use my more expensive knives if that makes sense. I don't do the work you do. However I work in marketing in NYC and i find myself using my knives almost all the time, while before they'd just sit in my pockets and id use my leatherman haha.
Definitely love it. I think I fall into both camps. Lighter use on my artsy customs, but my arius and similarly priced knives have been used in home projects to cut through plaster and drywall and the likes. And camping with feathersticking.
I totally agree. Problem is not a ton of people have knife using jobs or any land to play around on. Before you buy that knife you might need around a million for some land. I’m fortunate enough to have woods to play around in and nice Knives to play with. I lent my dad a Strider SMF for a few months and he used it for a bunch of nasty jobs and left it hard used and dirt behind his truck seat in the tool boxes. The Spa fixed it right up
Love this! PS my Thorogood 1957 mocks broke in quick... Super comfortable 8"... I wear them daily doing highway maintenance in all weather! Great channel!
Glad I do use my gear! Everyday. For my hobby. But mostly I use my tools, because I need the help from it.
Dig the channel and the idea of encouraging people to use their knives and gear, but the UYS ideology is such a false dilemma. Fair to say, on average, the folks in the online/IG knife community don't use their knives and tools in the same way. That being said, different people care about different things, and more importantly people don't have the same requirements of their tools in their day to day lives, and there doesn't have to be anything wrong with that. If the average EDC enthusiast cuts boxes and tape and fidgets with their knife, their experience in a review is useful to other individuals who would also have the same requirements from their knife and don't care as much about how many 2x4s it can hack into before chipping or rolling the edge; most of us city dwellers don't need to skin rabbits too often either :P Reviews are generally all about subjective user experience, and you can't invalidate anyone's experience, you just find the reviewers who have lives similar to your own, people who's experience with a knife or tool is most likely to match your own. Even your videos are far from empirical performance testing, just more subjective user experience. No need to cast aspersions at people for not living their lives and appreciating their luxury goods the same way as anyone else; knives bring enjoyment to a lot of different people in a lot of different ways; makes this a more diverse and inclusive community.
I disagree with a lot that you said, but thank you for your input; as diversity does make the world go around!
I don’t thrash my knives much, but as a construction professional (certified welding inspector and certified commercial building inspector) I sure beat the hell out of expensive Thorogood boots, streamlight flashlights (only brand I buy), and very expensive specialty tools and gauges I need to do my work. I use my knives when the opportunity presents itself, but I don’t go looking for ways to beat them up. I would rather use a screwdriver to pry than say, a Sebenza. To each their own, but I think we can all agree that unscuffed Red Wings and untorn Carharrts with no paint stains are just a travesty. EDIT: I completely agree with what you said about “reviewers”. If you haven’t taken an item to it’s reasonable limits (or higher) then your review is mainly a first impression. I wouldn’t buy a tool based on a desktop review with a pristine, never used copy of said tool as the centerpiece. 👍
Wise words here. Thanks Knife Tex. Appreciate your view and support!
"Stand Behind the Product"
That is what resonated with me from this video. If you don't know what a product is capable of, how can you get a complete understanding of it? The live with you and Jerad was great Btw.
Great work Erica.
Thanks so much Spanky. Your support means the world to me!
First off, I like collecting, but also like using. A great example was a buck vantage in s30v. Uneven bevel grind, riveted construction of the liners, t6 screws throughout, wildly off center, blade rubbed on the liners, bad lock bar access, stiff lockbar, inconsistent lockup at first etc.
From a collectors mindset, this is a dumpster fire for what I payed.
From a user perspective, it was solid once broken in, had a comfortable handle, and I beat on it without worry. Had it for about a year then lost it at my job. One of the worst quality controlled knives I’ve run across, but I miss it for its utility
Same experience with my Gerber fastball. (Original, not cleaver) Horrible QC but awesome work carry. Bad uneven grind, impossible detent, clip screw that was stripped from factory and threadlocked in. Most was fixable though I shouldn't have had to put so much work into into new knife. Though (like your Buck) it wasn't the cheapest knife, I don't mind thrashing on it. The S30v has great edge holding properties and the blade geometry is made for work. I'm definitely getting my money's worth out of it.
They’re my local knife shop and the most down to earth people I’ve come across. I really enjoy being able to shop local and have such great selection/service to go along with it. Also, you promote them a ton and you’ve got a great unique channel. Keep it up!!
Also, same thing happened to my Olight Ti winter whatever it is. Lens burnt to shit in my pocket and pocket ruined.
I do construction for a living and all i use are Redwings.. alot of construction guys do. Its definitely worth it. But it is alot of break in. But once there broke in you just take them to get new soles when they wear out. Nicks Handmade boots are nice too and they fit them to your feet.
Your "Use Your Shit" videos are the reason I subscribed to your channel. It was such a pleasant change to see someone that actually uses their knives and not just another accumulator (every week just showing more new knives, but never really using any of them). I will admit tho that I too went thru a stage when I didn't want scratch up my new knife, but with age that passed and I thought...why the hell am I trying to keep these things mint? I'm not perfect, why should my knives be....USE THE DAMN THING! and enjoy it.
Keep up the good work...Really enjoy your channel 😀 👍🏻
Keith
Interesting point. When l ordered my Inkosi, l purposely bought the plain version so l would not be afraid to beat it up. l was worried that if l bought an extra fancy version, that it might turn into a safe queen.
There are no safe queens in our gun safe. l use all of my tools hard for work, EDC, hunting or competing. l do maintain them and l try not to abuse beyond what they were design for.
l know numerous ladies who EDC and beat the crap out their gear and none of them have long finger nails lol. They all hunt, shoot and compete with the best of them too.
Shots fired!! I can relate to exactly what you're saying, not knife reviewers, knife photographers. I can respect someone's like to fidgeting, as long as they aren't calling themselves a reviewer.
I can honestly admit right now I'm not using my shit, I'm also not buying shit. Just so happens I've been disabled and homeless the past year. I just got approved for disability this past week. Point being, I havent had a chance to use, spring time I will.
Keep doing what you do, how you do, why you do and don't take shit from anyone. You're one of few badass woman I've encountered in life.
In response to your question...almost no one uses their high end knives. It’s essentially pocket jewelry.
Except for me so I win!
Your right about most people that take pics dont use there stuff but the people who use there shit aren't taking pics. Im a construction worker and most certainly use my stuff but i dont really feel the need after working 12 hrs to snap pics for Instagram. So im assuming thats the case for others that buy these tools for actual use. Unfortunately there arent many showing these knives in actual use.
That is the point of my channel and movement. Being one of the first blue collar workers BLESSED with time to record my findings. Most of my brothers and sisters in this field have families and are too busy to do this. I am very lucky to have the luxury of time and money on my side to present this new world to people.
@@ericasedc and that's why i watch your channel. Always good content. Also I've been looking to buy a new work knife and one of the options i am looking at is the spyderco Gayle Bradley 2. Will you be reviewing it anytime in the next couple months?
@@chriswebb3018 I won’t. It’s too long and large for me. Only heard great things about it though!
Love the movement but just would love to know what a 500$ sebenza can do that my 150$ Spyderco can’t ?
Nothing. Your knife is as good and probably better than a Sebenza performance wise .
Damn str8 bish, that's why we luvya....keep on keepin on yo 🤜🤛✌
I have a save queen but i still use my knives for general tasks i like the honest way you look at things and that you use your gear in such a wide variety of waYs , keep up the good work.
Hilarious that I noticed your initials so soon after meeting you! 😂 that’s such a unique idea! REC is an amazing company, it’s great that are the company. That FINALLY big businesses are recognizing the waves and rumbles you are making! You are the real deal. And people can not like it, they can disagree with you, but no one can argue with the truth. Tools are for use. People who don’t use them don’t have a need. “Spend your money how you want, but you can’t buy personal experiences.”
I’m glad you are seeing more and more what I see in you. 🤜🏼 and I’m glad more and more people are seeing you mean what you say you do. 💪🏻
This is just the start of it, #useyourshit
You get the recognition for your honest, no nonsense way. Very well deserved. 👏 #useyourshit
Thanks Scott! Use your shit- cheers!!!
Erica you are an original ! Love your thoughts and videos, "face piles of trials , it riles them for you to perceive the web they weave , keep on thinking free" 😀
Love that! Thanks for the support Kirk!
I wear a red wing boot and have them resolved once a year. I’m on year 3 almost going on year 4 with them. I wear my boots every single day unless they are off getting a resole
For work boots I think keen steel toe are the best. They only last me about a year. But there is no break in period and they are light weight and comfortable. I hate red-wings.
Since you brought up the subject of work boots, as a work boot wearer for 42 years I think I can make an honest assessment. The famous name work boots are total crap! Just because you’ve been making the same product for a hundred years doesn’t mean it’s great! I’ve been wearing Wolverine boots for the past 10 years and can safely say they fit fit great and are super comfortable with a minimal break in time ( days) not weeks. Great channel and keep up the good work!
Nice to see somebody stand by their beliefs. Not your average TH-camr...rock on sister.
I have a question for you: have you tried differential sharpening?Differential sharpening is the name a gave to the new trend in sharpening for working and bushcraft knives. It consists in sharpening. One side with lower grit and the other side with higher grit. Some say that they get a toothy edge and a slicing edge at the same time.
On another subject, I am convinced that there must be a way to sharpen MagnaCut to your liking and to get it more toothy. Maybe the way is to go against all ways and to apply some pressure (arguably too much) while sharpening. For my part, I was happy with your comment about MagnaCut as I am waiting for a knife in that steel and I need the opposite of a toothy blade because I like to carve and leave the wood as it is without any sanding. A smooth and sharp blade will leave a shiny wood as the fibre of the wood is cut rather than tears apart. I like when you are talking about the way a steel feels and would like you to include that in even more of your videos. Thanks for your great job!
Never tried that. Thank you for the support! Taking notes on what you want to see.
The “reviewers” that crack me up the most are the ones who open up a package, handle the knife for the first time & talk about “hot spots”.
I take all online reviewers with a grain of salt because everyone’s opinion is just that - an opinion. I admit to being a collector and photographer for the most part. Taking pics of lots of things has been a hobby since I was a kid & that was a long time ago. When I was younger & more able, I did use my gear a lot more even breaking a lot of things along the way.
The people I know who actually use their knives & gear the most are folks who don’t have time for documenting what they do. Their opinions are worthy of respect but the scope of their exposure to a variety of brands and models tends to be limited. I know a guy who’ll swear by his Buck 110 as “the best” but he sharpens it once a week until he wears it out when he simply gets another of the same. So while his opinion about the model & brand is well founded, it’s also based on a very narrow exposure to what’s available at the hardware store.
That’s where your channel strikes a nice (& necessary) balance. Not only do you use your fucking shit, you also have handled a lot of brands & models.
Notable comment for sure. And you are so right my friend! I definitely aim to be something people haven’t seen before… not your average… a hard blue collar worker that is blessed with time to share my experiences. I know most of my brothers and sisters have families etc and do not have the luxury I have!
To each his/her own! I love the different opinions for every day carry here on the you tube. Know only those but to hear a women’s perspective is also very interesting. Ms. Erica, your channel is very informative, and I know you will keep up giving your views! Thank you
I wear Thorogood work I found them too be the best for me. Also have redwing
Erica, be yourself girl! I appreciate your opinions and your real world experience. I don't buy pocket treasure, I buy my shit to use it and price tag doesn't always equal quality. So I value your work and I will keep watching your videos. Currently my EDC is a Microtech UTX-70 Cali legal, and it might be a staple remover one minute and my pokey tool for whatever I need poked. It has 204P, so I know it isn't gonna break, but I am not afraid to use a 200+ dollar knife for whatever I need.
Heck yes! Use your shit!!!! Thanks for the support!
I agree. I don’t bother watching people make videos about their safequeens. So boring
I’ve watched tons of knife people for a long time. Your legit 👍 keep it up
I feel you re point. Good job.
Great video
Crazy how many dont use their shit, blow my mind love your channel and your additude on it, thanks for tthe honest content.
Thanks a million for the support!!!!
Erica, it was great to see you on Neeves Knives. I really appreciate your perspective, as someone who uses her tools. I’d love to hear more thoughts about what works best on the farm (which is my use as well). I tend to go for serrated hawkbill’s and “rescue” style sheepsfoot blades (also serrated).
I’ll make a video on that!
@@ericasedc Awesome! The non-knife stuff is great as well (like those waxy pants!).
Love the "use your shit" attitude. I'm a remodeling contractor and not one of my knives doesn't get used regularly. Granted some are for work and some are for evening and weekend edc (intended use case), but ALL get used regularly. These knives like Spyderco, Emerson, Chris Reeve, ect. are all specifically built for use and I intend to get every dollar's worth out of them. The work I did to get those dollars was damn hard work, so after I've spent them, the gear better be able hang with me while I do what I love everyday. It kills me when people flex over a $200 pair of Jordans and get mad when they crease. When I have to spend that every 8 months just to have my feet sufficiently covered for work. I love your attitude with this. I have a hard time trusting reviews when I'm trying to find whether that specific gear can hang with me throughout my day. A "review" should only be after a few weeks of use. Most reviewers in our community do actually keep to that and call anything else a "first impressions" vid, or an overview.
There's a place for both types of "reviewer" though. A reviewer that beats it up, and a reviewer that does light edc carry for a month. Because there is that same range of consumer also. We just have to pick and choose the reviewer according to the information we're trying to learn. Shabazz doesn't go to work and beat up his knife like you and I, but he still carries the knife extensively before review, knows more about the actual manufacture technics and features than I'll ever know, and from that he can reliably extrapolate the toughness of a knife. He does great "features, construction and light use" reviews. And has that absolute necessary quality (that I see in you also) of not giving a flying F what anyone thinks about his impression of the gear. There's a niche for everyone, but I know where I'm coming if I want to know if my titanium prybar will last a month at my job. That would be your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for the support and comment!!!!
OMG E! I was not expecting that!! Thanks for the shoutout sis!! 💪🏽💪🏽🤎 Keep the vids coming! 🔥
Only other real girl I know in the community. Always respect you C.
@@ericasedc 👊🏽
I use my tools and I show pictures of it lol. I like wear and tear on my tools. I like the way it looks.
If thats the mini warrior I am pretty sure Olight offered to take those lights back and refund the purchase. Then they fixed the problem on the next version of it.
I mean if it caught me on fire id return the thing lol. Maybe you didnt know Olight was doing that tho idk.
Well anyways I do agree people should use their gear. No point in buying things you never use. Personally my gear gets only occasional light use.
Gonna take a long time to earn the scars and scratches your gear has, but I kinda like that, I wanna have the same stuff for a very long time.
Well you hit it spot on about several things! Couldn't agree with you more about most knife reviewers but I take all reviews with a grain of salt. Redwings suck, Danners suck, my feet don't like boots so they all suck, LOL.
Olights suck as well as all the others with 15 modes, I just want a bright light to turn on and off without thinking about it or programming it. I also worry that knife reviewers are changing the way people design knives, such as finger choils, front flippers, and gaudy finger holes for deployment. Most of them hate a knife that forces your hand into a certain position but they all love finger choils and say this is where I live when holding a knife with a finger choil, a finger choil pretty much forces you to use the knife with your finger right next to the sharpened edge 🤷
I could keep going but I'll stop 🛑
I use all my shit except a couple of bugouts that I modded and they turned out way to pretty 😍 keep doing what your doing and I can't wait to see the knife you are working on.
I met an electrician that used the shit out his Sebenza 21. Like you, my screen name is a play on words my initials are me, my avatar spells my initials in knives hence me with knives.
Splurged for the first time, got a benchmade Osborne and I intend to beat the crap out of it
Attaboy! USEYOURSHIT!
👊 definitely love the movement 🔨 🔪 💪 and I think we agree on more than we disagree on 👍
I think so too! And for the minor disagreements (with everyone), it makes for great discussion and learning opportunities!!!!
@@ericasedc absolutely
I watch because you use your tools like I do. I don't buy customs anymore. I use sprints and exclusives. I just don't see the point. In 20 yrs when you have a mint production or midtech knife, don't you think it would have made you happier using it instead of it sitting there?
I really VALUE your opinion ! You are really smart! USE YOUR SHIT!!!!
Keep up your hard work.
you are doing great because you are not fake like most knife channels that just repeat what the other knife channels say. 🔪
I have m9 bayonet and some packet knife and many other knife like gerber company and things like that and i been torturing those knives, also some gears i have,yes im using my gears and knives all the time,but i preference to using my stuff and having fun so i cant record my self,BUT i agree with you Erica 👍
The people that use their shit don't record it because it is just an everyday task. Sad to say, but knives have just become a collectable for most of the community.
having your pants lit on fire is pretty scary! Always keeping it real, one of the reasons i first started watching this channel. Never change!
It was terrifying. Thanks for the support Joe!
I've never seen anyone carry a Chris reeve knife in person. I don't own one. I can't, I just can't. I have the worst luck. I'll get the ONE knife that has a bad temper or faulty frame lock. Something will break and it will make me lose all interest in spending that kind of money on a knife. 250 is my personal limit. I'd rather buy 10 25-50$ knives and use the shit out of them and practice sharpening.
Wait what about the Olight! Shit caught your pants on fire???? How??? That's insane
Having different opinions is the principal reason why I watch your channel. You are certainly relevant as a lady knife user but for me you are simply relevant as a knife user (who happened to be a lady).The only think I need to keep in mind is that you have really small hands, so what is ergonomic to you may not be for me. So please, keep using your shit and let us know what you think of it.
Good point, I thought the Bugout scales were extra large.
Who is Cheyenne...please?
Hey E! Totally agree with you! A knife is a tool, regardless of price. It’s not something you keep in a vault and take out when you want to take a photo. Rock on sis!
You know the secret to KnifeLife brother!!!! Cheers- USE YOUR SHIT !
This feels kinda like a soap box speech. I respect you as a creator, a member of this community, and as a person. However this kinda felt like you wanted to shit on people who pose as users but aren't. While it's annoying sometimes as "collectibles" or just pocket dump items, that is that person's prerogative. I never saw the use in judging other peoples carries or what they deem themselves. Hard users, use your shit or not, both sides saying the same thing back and forth to each other is not helpful or moves the EDC community forward, feels more backwards to me, just let people spend their money how they deem, just know they'll never feel the true satisfaction of carrying and using items to their fullest extent. ALSO I've been checking out the
Danner boots at work, they look very nice and seem to have pretty good reviews.
I am shitting on them because that is the truth. 🤣 If you are being fake- and seducing people into buying a product by saying YOU have used it and it’s incredible and they should use it too- YOU are a PROBLEM. YOU are being shit on at my soap box speech. Because you are being false, manipulative, and poorly impacting a community I am passionate about. Guess what happens when that leaks into the community? People like Slicey Dicey steal your money and run because you trusted him. You are wrong and I am sorry that my truth grinds your gears. Bless up!!!!!🙏🏼💕🙏🏼
@@ericasedc i guess i’m more talking about on the FB groups where someone is like “that knife is pristine no use, why buy *insert price* if not use it” not so much slicey dicey, fuck him for the shit he did, if someone is ENDORSING a product and saying that it’s great while not testing or using it, that’s shitty. but i’m talking about the people that post photos of PD’s or carries and people will cry about how their knife isn’t used enough. Hope I cleared up my initial statement lol 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@@shura_sa well that has nothing to do with what I said or my movement! I said so many times “there is nothing wrong with collectors or people that don’t use their gear.” I said I was talking about the people who lie and pretend they used it- then convince you to buy it for yourself with a “review”. I get your point, it’s just irrelevant to my video. Because I never said “I am here to shit on you if you collect knives and you don’t abuse the fuck out of them.” Thanks for watching, and the comment! Appreciate the conversation my friend. 💕🙏🏼
Everyone, including you, justifies their motivations and positions. If someone wants to collect, to inspect and admire the workmanship, who gives a shit. If someone wants to beat the shit out of their knives because they feel it’s more “real”, who gives a shit. If someone wants to chase and acquire knives as an investment, who gives a shit. You’ll be more convincing of your “realness” if I see a video of you using a $5K knife like you use your Sabenza. See, it’s all subjective.
When I get my hands on something like that I can promise you the pulp will be beaten out of it. Watch me.
@@ericasedc also, you seem to imply that because someone doesn’t use a specific knife, their opinion of the design, build, quality and fit & finish has less gravity than someone without an engineering degree who uses their knife?
So, your opinion on a Sabenza has more gravity than an engineer who has used multiple other knives and just purchased an evaluated a Sabenza?
No fucking way lady.
You need to really think before you speak.
Do you need your diaper changed?
You seem to be confused what the EDC community is all about. "EDC" is about buying a knife just because it matches your watch and your pen. Nobody in the EDC community is buying a knife because they need to cut rope or gut a badger or slice a 40 gallon plastic drum in half. "EDC" is about finding cool looking gear and taking artistic pictures of it, that's all it is. You did not invent using your knives, people have been using their knives for centuries
Are you ok?