I had a swiss army knife as a kid, I bought a buck clone when I was like 17, I bought a Mora Companion when I got super into camping a few years ago and used it for about 8-10 trips in my first year, never let me down. I always used to EDC a Vic Compact. I know what you mean though, my first "real" knife was a QSP Parrot! My second was a Badlands Vagabond after seeing it endorsed on this channel.
Well done Seth! I hope you're still planning on making some outdoor videos. You know the bushcrafty stuffy, weeee! Make sure to drag Thomas outside with ya. Take Care All!
Carried a Gerber paraframe for almost 15 years then upgraded to a Kershaw link. Got an R2D2 for a work knife. Next step was the Elementum when they were all the hype. Then got a Bugout on a good sale and I officially became a "knife guy" and started buying more and more. I'd consider the bugout my first "real" knife but I suppose the action of the elementum changed the game for me.
Hey DCA/SV/TBTC, I've been watching some old knife AQs, in ep #21 someone asked what the last 5 folders you bought was? Care to give us an update? I'd be interested to hear from all three of ya! Cheers, KTP
I asked for and got my first pocket knife when I was 5 years old. I wanted to whittle and my dad said 'sure!' and let me choose a small Sacre stockman (made in Japan) from Uncle Bills (a defunct discount store like a Kmart) in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. It has a fake pearl plastic handle and cuts very poorly. I even noticed that as a 5 year old and couldn't cut through balsa wood. I still have it over 5 decades later. And for a small blade companion, I'd recommend the Columbia River CRKT 2861 Larry Fischer Hunt'N Fisch Fixed 2.99" Drop Point Plain Blade.
Doug Nicholson, Seth had the right idea, but he got the wrong model from White River: Try the Caper or the Backpacker. You've got an excellent, very tough S35VN blade inm a small, easy to use package that makes an almost perfect companion to the Esee 6. If you want even more indestructability, consider the Cold Steel Pendleton Mini Hunter in CPM-3V. For less than $70, you're getting an incredible piece of magically tough steel with a grippy rubber handle.
Thanks Knife Center, DCA, Seth, Thomas, for all the wonderful content! First 'real' or 'big boy' knife . . . Spyderco Endura, Gen 1 with G-2 Stainless and black injection molded handle (pocket clip part of the injection molding.) I still love the knife, it now resides on my desk, at home, for whatever need arises. Twist on the question . . . what knife did you buy that made you realize that knives are now a hobby?
Mine Is a Sader ground ATS 55 Endura that I got when I was 18 at an estate show for 20 bucks. That was almost 14 years ago and I've been a knife chick ever since.
I've been a bike mechanic for years, and I'm sorry to say, but those multi-tool selections for MTB misses the mark. The reality is that there are no knife or general multi-tools that feature useful bicycle drivers. Likewise, there are no bicycle multi-tools that feature a blade, or even pliers. 9:13 If you're going to recommend a separate unit just for the bike, then the right multi-tool is something like the IB-3 from Park Tool. 13:25 Please don't use a metal prybar to remove a bicycle tire from a wheel. It might work a few times, but without plastic lever (or even a plastic coating) it runs the risk of destroying the rim. Leatherman Signal isn't a bad idea for everything off the bike. I rock one of those one rides sometimes.
About the "first real knife" I agree. As a boy I loved knives and had lots of those folding pocket knives, and a few fixed blades, but those weren't what I would consider to be "real knives". My first was a Spyderco Sage 5 in VG10 with G10 handles or something like that.
"Real knife" for me means a dedicated knife from a recognised brand that is intended for regular use. My first knife was a SAK but my first real knife was a Buck 110. Used the 110 to death - still have it after 30 odd years but is beyond sharpening now. As for a small companion blade to a larger knife - 1) If you want to stay with Esee there is the Izula or the Becker co-lab BK14. 2) I often use a Ruike F815 Hornet. Sharp blades all.
Picturing DCA side-eyeing Seth from wherever he is for snubbing the Pocket Tango for the companion fixed-blade question 😂 (I kid, great video as always!)
"What was your first knife or "real" knife" is a question that only younger people can answer, because those of us who are older all got our first "real" knives as children, and we don't remember them that clearly any longer. I got my first pocket knife at probably age 6 or 8 at most, and it was probably one of those Ideal "Camper" knives that were ubiquitous on the mid-late 20th Century. I don't even remember exactly when I got my first Victorinox knife (definitely a "real" knife), but it was probably a Huntsman. At one point I remember an older neighbor of my grandparents gave me a lockback knife that was either a Buck 110 or a knockoff of it, and that too was definitely a "real" knife. I know that at about age 19, I bought myself a Gerber Mark II, because I bought it while I was at university in the late 1980s. Now that is most definitely a "real" knife! I became a fan of Gerber after my older brother bought himself a Gerber Blackie Collins Frisco Shiv boot knife during high school. For most of my 20s, I would have been carrying a Victorinox, either a Huntsman or a SwissChamp and/or a Midnite Minichamp II, and at about 30-31, I got my Leatherman Wave, when they were first released (1998? 1999?). It was probably around that time, the late 1990s, that I started to amass a collection of vintage Gerber knives, mostly fixed blades, plus some from Cold Steel, Benchmade, and SOG. In the early 2000s, I acquired all the knives that comprise the mainstays of my current collection, my vintage Gerbers and Benchmades. All of this was already over 20 years ago, so my memory is already getting fuzzy about exactly what I purchased where and when. I have since sold off most of my collection, and only kept the ones I really wanted most. My most recent addition is probably my #1 EDC knife, my Victorinox Rambler, which I probably got around 2009-2010. My Rambler needs a new scissors spring. My 1st gen Leatherman Wave with Wave Tool Adapter kit is my bicycle multi-tool, now.
I lost my Leatherman e33Tx knife - just a few tools, but great size, utility, and deployment. All of this style of Leatherman have been discontinued. I bought a Leatherman Free T4 hoping it would have a similar feel. It doesn't. I have found used e33Tx very expensive and recently settled on a used Leatherman Crater C33T but I'm sad that all of the Leatherman knives of this type are no longer made. The used ones sell for far mor than the original new ones. The Swiss Army Tinker isn't too far off, though I like the one-hand deployment the old Leatherman knives had. For the Q&A maybe it was answered previously? I bought a used beater Kershaw Blur to try, cleaned it up, sharpened it, and I like it for it's toughness and snappy auto assist action. But as with many other Kershaws, the tough hard use knives are not all reversible and deep carry pocket clips are not as common as I wish they were. A possible reversible successor to the Blur would have been the Knockout, which deploys with both flipper and thumb studs, but seems discontinued. Both the Knockout and the Blur could be considered icons, IMO. Please recommend a tough, REVERSABLE, reasonably priced EDC knife (say, well under $100) that is easily deployed, preferably with both flipper and thumb studs. I wouldn't need to necessarily be auto-assist, but with a similar size to the Blur and work vibe of the Blur or the Knockout. I do kind of like some Cold Steel knives, but not their non-flippy actions.
Companion to the esee... I went with the Mora eldris. It's small, light weight, comfortable and the compound grinds give it more versatility in roles the esee isn't as good at ( admittedly I have the 5 not the 6 because I wanted a tank of a knife that I can abuse as primary)
Kudos on the Bike multi-tool question. It's a nice to talk about different topics once in a while. Knives aren't that complicated of a subject and it gets repetitive hearing the same questions/comments all the time.
My first “real” knife was a blue buck sprint. I ran into it on a vacation when I was wandering in a store that sold a bunch of random things. I was on vacation for a week, and it immediately caught my eye, but I was a bit stingy and I decided that if it was still there on my last day in that town, I’d buy it. It was still there on the last day so I bought it.
Esee makes a number of smaller knives in s35 or 1095 that suit the smaller knife companion role- and the have the Esee warranty. On the tough folder, that Demko is a good pick. Otherwise look at the options in 14c28n; very tough stuff, can be had at a very reasonable price in a number of options.
Oooh, if we’re restricting it to folders, my first real knife was a first model Benchmade Presidio in 154CM with aluminium scales. Great chonky boi, which I still own and use.
Hey DCA and reverse tanto Thomas, I recently picked up the kizer baby (hugely under rated EDC fixie in my opinion) and have been carrying it to the right of the belt buckle area but clipped onto the outside of my waistband itself because I don't really wear belts very often. Do you have any recommendations for other fixed blade knives similar in size and price to the baby with sheath systems set up for waistband carry out of the box? Thanks :)
First non-garbage tier folding knife would have been a Swiss Army Knife. Don't remember what model, but it was one of the simpler ones. Unfortunately lost it not too long after getting it. My first more "evolved" knife, so to speak, was a Spyderco Native.
Why don’t you guys offer financing/ pay in 4 options? Blade HQ does now and I bought a knife off of them recently because they finally did. It is a determining factor in where I buy my knives. I can’t be alone.
For me the first "real" pocket knife was buying a Kershaw Blur in 2009. I carried that thing for a decade before I ever really considered looking for something new. Now I cant stop buying knives but nothings really topped that Blur. Granted I dont have the budget to spend alot on a singular knife so not being able to find anything better may be a consequence of that.
Hey guys, keep up the good work! Before I was into knives and had a somewhat decent knowledge of the different steels out there, I got my dad a Buck 192BRS Vanguard. I now know that Buck does, in fact, heat treat the 420HC well, but the steel itself isn't exactly great...or is it? Did I get my dad a "bad" knife? Thanks a bunch!
Mine was a VG-10 Delica 4, and ended up getting a few LW Spydercos afterwards. Topic suggestion: have you ever considered or discussed best scalpel-style fixed blades? Single-piece ones, like Amsler Tools 2049, and I know Boker (Plus maybe?) has a couple options. Curious what else is out there. Thanks!
I'm looking for a fixed blade to tie to the handle bars of my motorcycle. Something around 4 to 5 inches and would do well in weather. Nothing to expensive in case it got stole or lost maybe a max of $75 , $100. Would like a leather sheath but doesn't have to be.
If you’re going to say Leathermen don’t count you have rule out things like 1/2 the SAKs and even some Boy Scout knives which was my first as a Cub Scout.
Hey all, I’ve been looking for a fixed blade knife I can scout carry during hikes, backpacking and camping adventures, budget under $75 or so, would be used as something that could take more abuse than I’d care to put a folder through so toughness would be a bonus. Appreciate the videos
I like the lighter style flipper on the Kansept, any knives with a button lock or axis lock that have the same flipper? Looking for something different and also love my buck 112
Assuming your trails are remote, you’re bikepacking or a breakdown could mean an overnight in the bush - Leatherman Signal, Knipex 5 inch, DMR STS chain tensioner (for single speed conversion), any bike company multi-tool with a chain break, Tops Little Bugger, a master link, Vargo Titanium fire box
SETH? I used to professionally race 20 inch BMX, build and spoke my own $3k wheels... But even I know it's all allen keys on real bikes, so almost all that would just weigh you down. The bit kit with all allen keys is almost what I carried
On the Buck 112 question, I feel like you can't answer someone who likes the look of their classic buck knife but wants modern convenience without suggesting one of the jack wolf bolster lock knives.
A real knife is too broad of a designation. It has to have more defining parameters. My first knife was one I made out of copper plate when I was 7 years old with my uncle in his garage.
Hi DCA, Thomas, Seth and the Comment Section. My friend has a Buck 110 and he loves it. It is going to be his birthday soon. I want to buy him a Kwik Thumb stud that allows him to one hand open that knife. (He already cut his thumb trying without them). I would like to get something for myself as well. Could someone recommend me a budget knife that I can both front flip and reverse flick (ideally via fuller). Budget is under $100, I have eyes on the Sencut Bronte, but I want to know if there are more options. I know there is the CJRB Ekko but that is not for me. Thanks a lot.
Hey DCA, I have a friend getting married, and I've been tasked with getting him a knife from our group of friends. I'm looking for something preferably USA made, something that can stretch into a gentleman's role, but can also be used everyday. Was thinking a benchmade 940 Osborne in carbon fiber/S90V or maybe the Hogue Dekka in 20CV and carbon fiber handles. Budget is $350, any help would be very much appreciated!
P.S. carbon fiber isn't a necessity, just the two knives I think fit the stretch into the gentleman's role that I could think of. Just want the knife to feel special
Does anyone know any good multi pocket tools with a blade and a tin opener not a bottle all swiss army ones by victorinox have the bottle opener rather than the tin opener.
Question: Am I the only one who Clips my Knife on Outside of Pocket? It's just better, In My Opinion, easier to get to, Keeps Pocket Clear for other EDC stuff, and Looks Good. I Spend all that $$$ on an Awesome Knife, I want to Show it Off. Inside vs Outside...Am I Alone in this!?
I've got a friend who used to do that all the time, until he kept losing his expensive knives. As long as you're able to not lose your knife, there's nothing wrong with carrying your knife the way you choose.
I work with someone who does that. I have no clue how she hasn't lost her knife yet. I've had knives get caught and come out from inside the pocket, I can't imagine how quickly I'd lose it if I had it hanging on the outside.
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Can't talk about multitools for mountain bikers without mentioning Topeak. Normal multitools simply don't have all the tools you may need.
My thoughts too . An Alien 2 and a lightwight opinel 8 and youre good
They can only mention what they sell
@@lordquenntillieusiii9250 and things entirely outside the scope of what they sell. such as Triscuits.
I had a swiss army knife as a kid, I bought a buck clone when I was like 17, I bought a Mora Companion when I got super into camping a few years ago and used it for about 8-10 trips in my first year, never let me down. I always used to EDC a Vic Compact. I know what you mean though, my first "real" knife was a QSP Parrot! My second was a Badlands Vagabond after seeing it endorsed on this channel.
Just came back from a mtb ride. What a fun surprise of a vid.
Well done Seth!
I hope you're still planning on making some outdoor videos. You know the bushcrafty stuffy, weeee! Make sure to drag Thomas outside with ya.
Take Care All!
Finally my two favorite hobbies in a single video.
Carried a Gerber paraframe for almost 15 years then upgraded to a Kershaw link. Got an R2D2 for a work knife. Next step was the Elementum when they were all the hype. Then got a Bugout on a good sale and I officially became a "knife guy" and started buying more and more. I'd consider the bugout my first "real" knife but I suppose the action of the elementum changed the game for me.
Hey DCA/SV/TBTC, I've been watching some old knife AQs, in ep #21 someone asked what the last 5 folders you bought was? Care to give us an update? I'd be interested to hear from all three of ya!
Cheers, KTP
😄 TBTC, that is his name/ initials.
👍👍
That Toor tool has nothing that a modern cyclist would need except to open a beer after.
I asked for and got my first pocket knife when I was 5 years old. I wanted to whittle and my dad said 'sure!' and let me choose a small Sacre stockman (made in Japan) from Uncle Bills (a defunct discount store like a Kmart) in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. It has a fake pearl plastic handle and cuts very poorly. I even noticed that as a 5 year old and couldn't cut through balsa wood. I still have it over 5 decades later.
And for a small blade companion, I'd recommend the Columbia River CRKT 2861 Larry Fischer Hunt'N Fisch Fixed 2.99" Drop Point Plain Blade.
Doug Nicholson, Seth had the right idea, but he got the wrong model from White River: Try the Caper or the Backpacker. You've got an excellent, very tough S35VN blade inm a small, easy to use package that makes an almost perfect companion to the Esee 6. If you want even more indestructability, consider the Cold Steel Pendleton Mini Hunter in CPM-3V. For less than $70, you're getting an incredible piece of magically tough steel with a grippy rubber handle.
Thanks Knife Center, DCA, Seth, Thomas, for all the wonderful content!
First 'real' or 'big boy' knife . . . Spyderco Endura, Gen 1 with G-2 Stainless and black injection molded handle (pocket clip part of the injection molding.) I still love the knife, it now resides on my desk, at home, for whatever need arises.
Twist on the question . . . what knife did you buy that made you realize that knives are now a hobby?
Mine Is a Sader ground ATS 55 Endura that I got when I was 18 at an estate show for 20 bucks. That was almost 14 years ago and I've been a knife chick ever since.
Saber***** freaking auto correct
I've been a bike mechanic for years, and I'm sorry to say, but those multi-tool selections for MTB misses the mark. The reality is that there are no knife or general multi-tools that feature useful bicycle drivers. Likewise, there are no bicycle multi-tools that feature a blade, or even pliers.
9:13 If you're going to recommend a separate unit just for the bike, then the right multi-tool is something like the IB-3 from Park Tool.
13:25 Please don't use a metal prybar to remove a bicycle tire from a wheel. It might work a few times, but without plastic lever (or even a plastic coating) it runs the risk of destroying the rim.
Leatherman Signal isn't a bad idea for everything off the bike. I rock one of those one rides sometimes.
They aren’t’ going to recommend something they don’t sell.
About the "first real knife" I agree. As a boy I loved knives and had lots of those folding pocket knives, and a few fixed blades, but those weren't what I would consider to be "real knives". My first was a Spyderco Sage 5 in VG10 with G10 handles or something like that.
I pair up the Esee 6 and the Esee RB3. Plus a little Candiru cherry on top
I recommend Kizer Comet for successor of Buck 112 . It has nice clip point blade and copper/brass bolster.
Kizer gotta TON of 3v,4v,10v, and 15v knives! They been Killin the knife game the past few years!!!!
"Real knife" for me means a dedicated knife from a recognised brand that is intended for regular use. My first knife was a SAK but my first real knife was a Buck 110. Used the 110 to death - still have it after 30 odd years but is beyond sharpening now. As for a small companion blade to a larger knife - 1) If you want to stay with Esee there is the Izula or the Becker co-lab BK14. 2) I often use a Ruike F815 Hornet. Sharp blades all.
Picturing DCA side-eyeing Seth from wherever he is for snubbing the Pocket Tango for the companion fixed-blade question 😂 (I kid, great video as always!)
The 93mm victorinox wire stripper works as a spoke wrench on many bikes.
"What was your first knife or "real" knife" is a question that only younger people can answer, because those of us who are older all got our first "real" knives as children, and we don't remember them that clearly any longer. I got my first pocket knife at probably age 6 or 8 at most, and it was probably one of those Ideal "Camper" knives that were ubiquitous on the mid-late 20th Century. I don't even remember exactly when I got my first Victorinox knife (definitely a "real" knife), but it was probably a Huntsman. At one point I remember an older neighbor of my grandparents gave me a lockback knife that was either a Buck 110 or a knockoff of it, and that too was definitely a "real" knife. I know that at about age 19, I bought myself a Gerber Mark II, because I bought it while I was at university in the late 1980s. Now that is most definitely a "real" knife! I became a fan of Gerber after my older brother bought himself a Gerber Blackie Collins Frisco Shiv boot knife during high school.
For most of my 20s, I would have been carrying a Victorinox, either a Huntsman or a SwissChamp and/or a Midnite Minichamp II, and at about 30-31, I got my Leatherman Wave, when they were first released (1998? 1999?). It was probably around that time, the late 1990s, that I started to amass a collection of vintage Gerber knives, mostly fixed blades, plus some from Cold Steel, Benchmade, and SOG. In the early 2000s, I acquired all the knives that comprise the mainstays of my current collection, my vintage Gerbers and Benchmades. All of this was already over 20 years ago, so my memory is already getting fuzzy about exactly what I purchased where and when. I have since sold off most of my collection, and only kept the ones I really wanted most. My most recent addition is probably my #1 EDC knife, my Victorinox Rambler, which I probably got around 2009-2010. My Rambler needs a new scissors spring.
My 1st gen Leatherman Wave with Wave Tool Adapter kit is my bicycle multi-tool, now.
I lost my Leatherman e33Tx knife - just a few tools, but great size, utility, and deployment. All of this style of Leatherman have been discontinued. I bought a Leatherman Free T4 hoping it would have a similar feel. It doesn't. I have found used e33Tx very expensive and recently settled on a used Leatherman Crater C33T but I'm sad that all of the Leatherman knives of this type are no longer made. The used ones sell for far mor than the original new ones. The Swiss Army Tinker isn't too far off, though I like the one-hand deployment the old Leatherman knives had.
For the Q&A maybe it was answered previously? I bought a used beater Kershaw Blur to try, cleaned it up, sharpened it, and I like it for it's toughness and snappy auto assist action. But as with many other Kershaws, the tough hard use knives are not all reversible and deep carry pocket clips are not as common as I wish they were. A possible reversible successor to the Blur would have been the Knockout, which deploys with both flipper and thumb studs, but seems discontinued. Both the Knockout and the Blur could be considered icons, IMO. Please recommend a tough, REVERSABLE, reasonably priced EDC knife (say, well under $100) that is easily deployed, preferably with both flipper and thumb studs. I wouldn't need to necessarily be auto-assist, but with a similar size to the Blur and work vibe of the Blur or the Knockout. I do kind of like some Cold Steel knives, but not their non-flippy actions.
Companion to the esee... I went with the Mora eldris. It's small, light weight, comfortable and the compound grinds give it more versatility in roles the esee isn't as good at ( admittedly I have the 5 not the 6 because I wanted a tank of a knife that I can abuse as primary)
My first "real" knife was a Spyderco as well. Delica 4 with a VG-10 blade and blue G10 hangles. Still have it, too.
Kudos on the Bike multi-tool question. It's a nice to talk about different topics once in a while. Knives aren't that complicated of a subject and it gets repetitive hearing the same questions/comments all the time.
Lol, I’ve got that same Victorinox plus a Topeak Alien in my MTB bag.
My first knife was a Boy Scouts of America pocket knife. Still have it.
Thanks for this video!!
You combined my 2 hobbies, MTB and knives/tools 🤙
My first “real” knife was a blue buck sprint. I ran into it on a vacation when I was wandering in a store that sold a bunch of random things. I was on vacation for a week, and it immediately caught my eye, but I was a bit stingy and I decided that if it was still there on my last day in that town, I’d buy it. It was still there on the last day so I bought it.
Esee makes a number of smaller knives in s35 or 1095 that suit the smaller knife companion role- and the have the Esee warranty. On the tough folder, that Demko is a good pick. Otherwise look at the options in 14c28n; very tough stuff, can be had at a very reasonable price in a number of options.
First knife, a Mora Classic of course.
Oooh, if we’re restricting it to folders, my first real knife was a first model Benchmade Presidio in 154CM with aluminium scales. Great chonky boi, which I still own and use.
A ratchet bitkit(topeak), knipex cobra xs and a vic sportsman is what i bring cycling. This also doubles as my pocket tool kit.
holy mackerel I wasn't prepared for the triscuits flex at the end
You need a crank brothers, or to peak, one up, something specifically designed for mountain bikes. Knife center won’t sell it
My first knife with upgraded steel was a spyderco Centrafonte in VG10 which was high end at the time and it's really good EDC still😊
Hey DCA and reverse tanto Thomas, I recently picked up the kizer baby (hugely under rated EDC fixie in my opinion) and have been carrying it to the right of the belt buckle area but clipped onto the outside of my waistband itself because I don't really wear belts very often. Do you have any recommendations for other fixed blade knives similar in size and price to the baby with sheath systems set up for waistband carry out of the box? Thanks :)
I still have my first suspension multitool
First non-garbage tier folding knife would have been a Swiss Army Knife. Don't remember what model, but it was one of the simpler ones. Unfortunately lost it not too long after getting it.
My first more "evolved" knife, so to speak, was a Spyderco Native.
Why don’t you guys offer financing/ pay in 4 options? Blade HQ does now and I bought a knife off of them recently because they finally did. It is a determining factor in where I buy my knives. I can’t be alone.
The Roasted Garlic Triscuits are the best.
For toasting with a topping, certainly the Roasted Garlic are delicious. But for a charcuterie board, my go to is the Rosemary and Olive Oil. --Thomas
For me the first "real" pocket knife was buying a Kershaw Blur in 2009. I carried that thing for a decade before I ever really considered looking for something new. Now I cant stop buying knives but nothings really topped that Blur. Granted I dont have the budget to spend alot on a singular knife so not being able to find anything better may be a consequence of that.
Enough talk about boot knives and neck knives. What would be a good knife to hide in my bird's nest?
I'm not sure it was either the sd classic when i was 7 or the Spyderco Tenacious. That Tenacious opened a knife door...........it hasn't closed.
Triscuits is the new name for our latest knife.!
Hey guys, keep up the good work! Before I was into knives and had a somewhat decent knowledge of the different steels out there, I got my dad a Buck 192BRS Vanguard. I now know that Buck does, in fact, heat treat the 420HC well, but the steel itself isn't exactly great...or is it? Did I get my dad a "bad" knife? Thanks a bunch!
Mine was a VG-10 Delica 4, and ended up getting a few LW Spydercos afterwards.
Topic suggestion: have you ever considered or discussed best scalpel-style fixed blades? Single-piece ones, like Amsler Tools 2049, and I know Boker (Plus maybe?) has a couple options. Curious what else is out there. Thanks!
I'm looking for a fixed blade to tie to the handle bars of my motorcycle. Something around 4 to 5 inches and would do well in weather. Nothing to expensive in case it got stole or lost maybe a max of $75 , $100. Would like a leather sheath but doesn't have to be.
in your opinion, what is the coolest sounding steel name? I really like the sound of sleipner steel
8:14 not even close, watch Todd parkers videos to see the best portable driver kits. Or earthling edc
If you’re going to say Leathermen don’t count you have rule out things like 1/2 the SAKs and even some Boy Scout knives which was my first as a Cub Scout.
Why not consider a Skeletool with bit kit and ratchet bit extender? Leatherman had a dedicated tool the Mako as well
Hey all, I’ve been looking for a fixed blade knife I can scout carry during hikes, backpacking and camping adventures, budget under $75 or so, would be used as something that could take more abuse than I’d care to put a folder through so toughness would be a bonus. Appreciate the videos
The Dragonfly is not a real knife but a toothpick 😅
I like the lighter style flipper on the Kansept, any knives with a button lock or axis lock that have the same flipper? Looking for something different and also love my buck 112
Assuming your trails are remote, you’re bikepacking or a breakdown could mean an overnight in the bush - Leatherman Signal, Knipex 5 inch, DMR STS chain tensioner (for single speed conversion), any bike company multi-tool with a chain break, Tops Little Bugger, a master link, Vargo Titanium fire box
SETH? I used to professionally race 20 inch BMX, build and spoke my own $3k wheels... But even I know it's all allen keys on real bikes, so almost all that would just weigh you down. The bit kit with all allen keys is almost what I carried
On the Buck 112 question, I feel like you can't answer someone who likes the look of their classic buck knife but wants modern convenience without suggesting one of the jack wolf bolster lock knives.
What is the best overall outdoor/survival/bushcraft knife under 100 dollars.
What is the thickest knife at Knife Center? I have a fascination with thick blade stock and am starting to collect more chonky knives.
14C28N has equivalent toughness to 3V according to knifesteelnerds.
What would be the best knife for slicing toppings for Thomas" Triscuits?
OHHHH side note and off topic(ish)
I'M ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH MY COLD STEEL 5 MAX I GOT FROM YALL!!!!
POST APOCALYPSE HERE I COME 😊
Nice 👍
the only bike multitool is dedicated tool like topeak,lezyne....
The price of that TOPS msk has really crept up in price
A real knife is too broad of a designation. It has to have more defining parameters. My first knife was one I made out of copper plate when I was 7 years old with my uncle in his garage.
Hi DCA, Thomas, Seth and the Comment Section. My friend has a Buck 110 and he loves it. It is going to be his birthday soon. I want to buy him a Kwik Thumb stud that allows him to one hand open that knife. (He already cut his thumb trying without them). I would like to get something for myself as well. Could someone recommend me a budget knife that I can both front flip and reverse flick (ideally via fuller). Budget is under $100, I have eyes on the Sencut Bronte, but I want to know if there are more options. I know there is the CJRB Ekko but that is not for me. Thanks a lot.
3V… Kizer is the way to go
Hey DCA, When are the knife center exclusive triscut flavor going to come out and what will it be?
What is the legal blade length that you can carry in Virginia.
Hey DCA, I have a friend getting married, and I've been tasked with getting him a knife from our group of friends. I'm looking for something preferably USA made, something that can stretch into a gentleman's role, but can also be used everyday. Was thinking a benchmade 940 Osborne in carbon fiber/S90V or maybe the Hogue Dekka in 20CV and carbon fiber handles. Budget is $350, any help would be very much appreciated!
P.S. carbon fiber isn't a necessity, just the two knives I think fit the stretch into the gentleman's role that I could think of. Just want the knife to feel special
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First actual: gramps gave me a Schrade Old Timer
First “real” 55 years later… standard 940 Osborne:)
Anyone remember "The Alien" mountain biking multi-tool ?
Hi DCA, I am in the market for a skew driver with a non locking blade. Have any suggestions?
Who is person #4?
Does anyone know any good multi pocket tools with a blade and a tin opener not a bottle all swiss army ones by victorinox have the bottle opener rather than the tin opener.
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Seth hiya friend!
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Question: Am I the only one who Clips my Knife on Outside of Pocket? It's just better, In My Opinion, easier to get to, Keeps Pocket Clear for other EDC stuff, and Looks Good. I Spend all that $$$ on an Awesome Knife, I want to Show it Off. Inside vs Outside...Am I Alone in this!?
I've got a friend who used to do that all the time, until he kept losing his expensive knives. As long as you're able to not lose your knife, there's nothing wrong with carrying your knife the way you choose.
I work with someone who does that. I have no clue how she hasn't lost her knife yet. I've had knives get caught and come out from inside the pocket, I can't imagine how quickly I'd lose it if I had it hanging on the outside.
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