I would also suggest, if you want an even bigger knife, depending on the revolver you carry, either the Wild West Bowie, or the 1849 Rifleman's knife, both from Cold Steel. I carry the Rifleman's knife when packing my Colt 1851 Navy. Good combination. Looks good too.
@@longrider42 I have the 1851 too but I wanted something smaller. Otherwise I would have gone for the bigger old hickory hunter. Might try and get a tomahawk on there at some point.
@@Matt-xc6sp I suggest the Hudson Bay Tomahawk from Cold steel. A good length on the edge, plus a hammer side. Now you'd have to do some fitting. But if you have questions, feel free to ask.
I just got the lansky angle kit from your site and man, I never thought I would be able to shave with my old beat up Walmart pocket knife! Something about fixing something and bringing it back to life instead of just throwing it out makes me happy. Thanks guys!😊
Love segment on traditional blades. Many traditionals offer great performance with a nod to history. These designs have survived for a reason - they work. Although prices are going up I still like Condors due to their traditional styling. I often carry a bird & trout style knife when day hiking - light & nimble yet capable. Would love more content on traditionals (fixed or folders). Finally, if looking to process wood, the Elementum would be the last blade I'd pick! I'm surprised that the blade didn't brake. There are much better & cheaper fixed blades out there to do this. Thanks DCA. Sharp blades all.
As for the knife-based multitool: Ruike S31. 2.1" 12C27 blade, scissors and a multipurpose tool (bottle opener, belt cutter and flathead screwdriver). Only 1.83oz weight and G10 scales. Only thing it lacks is a clip, but it's more of a keychain knife anyway. That particular one isn't offered by KC though, which is probably why it wouldn't be mentioned.
DCA! You are my favorite knife content creator out there. I watch a lot of knife TH-cam but you are the most efficient and informative of them all. Thank you! My question is: for 90% of EDC users, blade steel doesn’t really matter. BUT if you could pick one steel and one knife to use every single day for the rest of your life (for EDC), what would it be?
Love the whole ontario old hickory line! They've been in my mom's kitchen over 30 years many are starting to look pretty thin but she still loves them the most. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Dustin needs to look into Pre-1840s Rendezvous. They're all over the country, historically accurate encampments. A surprisingly large following. A lot of knowledge can be found there. The magazine American Frontiersman is a fantastic resource. Most mountain men did not carry a huge bowie knife like that. Most of them carried a basic butcher knife (the Old Hickory he shows was the most common style), possibly modified, as they were shipped in bulk out west to be bought at Rendezvous. I'd also add that his assertion that the 5" blade is good for food prep and small game, sounds like he's never skinned a buck before. If you want to brain tan the hide and not butcher it all to hell, you're best skinning will come from a smaller blade, under 5" with a belly on it (like the Kephart). If you're butchering a buffalo or bear and don't have to worry about a thin hide, sure you can skin it with a bowie, but with today's selection of knives, a bowie is a useless novelty. Tyler - Stop being a nancy and teach your kids properly instead of making it taboo. If they're toddlers, simply don't leave it sitting on the damn ground. If they're 5 and older, they're old enough to learn how to properly respect and handle a knife. This pansy ass movement of hiding everything from your children is why accidents happen. Damn city people.
Hi DCA! I'm buying too much knives. I currently have 9 folding knives + 1 fixed blade. At the beginning I was able to convince myself there was a reason behind this and it could help me to always have the perfect knife to cover any specific situation. In reality, even if I carry a knife everyday I don't really need to, and I don't use it that often. Is it jewelry? Is it a hobby? Is it fashion? is it a trend? Is it a tradition? How all of this started and where does this leads us?
It's just smart. It's utilitarian. It's a comfort. It's the one basic tool everyone pretty much needs to stay alive in the absence of 1st world goods availability. Sure I guess you could Knapp some flint or obsidian, but that's unlikely and most don't know how to these days. You never know when you'll need one, and it could actually save your life. Mine saved my life once. All real men carry a knife.
10 knives?? That's rookie numbers!! Gotta pump this numbers up! To answer your question, "yes." Depending on the person, knives can be jewelry/fashion, a hobby, a trend, or tradition... or some combination. Personally, I'd classify myself in the 'hobby' and 'tradition' categories. I got my first knife (Buck 110) from my stepfather when I was like 10yrs old. He had one from his father/grandfather, so he gave me one. I am not going to have any children but if I did, I'd give them a Buck 110 (maybe if my sister has a kid, I'll give one to them). Then, when I got older, I started collecting knives. I buy them as tools and prefer black or metal scales, so I wouldnt fall into the 'fashion/jewelry' category - my "fanciest" knives are just plain titanium scales. As for where it leads us... uhh... bankruptcy??
Ooh! That most serious question had a most serious answer. I dig it. Now: DCA & Thomas, if you could pick a sub 2-1/2" knife to EDC at an office job, what would each of you pick?
The Condor Hudson Bay knife is great. I've had one for years, but it is a tad big for some camp tasks. So I recently bought the Mini Hudson Bay knife, makes a great companion knife to the big one. Hugh Glass most likely, before he lost his kit, probably carried Green River knives. These where the knives most chosen by Mountain Men and explorers. As for a Bowie knife. The Wild West Bowie from Cold Steel, would be a good "Big" knife, or the 1849 Rifleman's Knife by Cold Steel. I have the Rifleman's knife, and it pairs nicely with my 1851 Colt revolver.
Hi DCA and team. First of all, thanks for bringing back the passion to an old knife-nerd, I've watched all your videos! And I've got a question for you. Besides just collecting knives I like I also collect knives from different countries. Do you have any suggestions for knives from countries that I might have missed? Like Condor from El Salvador or ANV from the Czech Republic? Preferably folders, I also collect fixed blades but because I live in an urban environment I can't actually carry those... Thanks again for all the info and please keep going!!
As the house kindling splitter up till I was fourteen years old I deny that a knife has any place in firewood preparation at all. A light hatchet and maybe a simple parallel cleaver (we used to call them firewood choppers) are all you need, and they do not need to be razor sharp, file sharp is good enough. If you have to swing a hatchet around enough to endanger your kids, I strongly feel you need to re-examine your choice of wood and where you are working ! PS I started at seven years old and although I cut myself a few times I still have all my fingers and never needed stitches !
Thank you for answering my 4,5 questions 😉 For a better understanding of my questions. I was batoning 1,5 inch sticks in 90 degree position with the blade on top of the logs. This went very well until the stoppin broke (the knife itself had no scratches). At that moment I had no other tools so the Elementum had to do the job. DCA is right about the elementum stoppin being very small/thin. If someone in the comments can advise me with a 3 inch flipper knife
The Condor Hudson Bay knife is a truly awesome blade, solid and reliable in addition to being pretty historically accurate. Another option for a large knife in that vein would be the Condor Moonshiner, which is slightly bigger. I also own another reasonably good example of a frontier trade knife - the Northern Heritage by Huntshield (but I think these are only available in Canada).
Another great "frontiers man knife" is the BPS Knives adventurer. More on the bushcrafy side I'd say it still fits. Comes with a nice thick leather sheath, fire steel, its a scandi ground full tang carbon steel blade, removable wood handle scales so you can make or add your own if you want, and it's about $45 give or take. Got one and I love it. They have other options too that might fit better so I highly recommend checking them out.
The old Hickory “bird and trout” has a tremendous similarity to the “Prestige”brand knife that my mother and grandmothers used as a kitchen utility knife.
Hey DCA you were a Boy Scout ... remember your Totin' Chip about using the proper tool for the job. Using a knife to pry or baton was considered bad form. So, we were trained to use knives, axes, and saws. How about showing us a couple of your preferred hatchets and/or axes for splitting?
Hello DCA! Why is it that, when there are economic steels like 14c28n that have more toughness than 1095, better edge retention than 1095 and better corrosion resistance than 1095, several companies are still using 1095 steel in most survival knives? Thanks for your interest.
Carbon steel can be used with flint to throw sparks. 1095 is cheaper and is softer, this easier to sharpen and maintain even if you only have a river stone to sharpen with. 1095 is THE trusty, reliable, functional steel. Best kitchen knife I ever used was an old hickory 1095. Scary sharp in 2 seconds. Doesn't need to be stainless.
How many knives and multitools would you take with you in an off grid scenario? Woodlands for two years. What knives and multitools would you choose? Assuming you are carrying your equipment on your person.
Worth noting, the SwissQlip is NOT compatible with the Victorinox Compact unfortunately, so the only option is a suspension clip or a stick on clip like the NiteIze HipClip.
I have the Hudson Bay, and it is absolutely great! Modded the handle on the bottom to be a little flatter, and if i was dropped some random place on earth and could only have one knife, that would be my beast. I love it so much that i EDC the Mini Hudson Bay, which is also great!
Any complaints or thoughts on the mini Hudson Bay? I'm a huge fan of the large one, it was my go-to knife from way back when I only had a couple and I used and abused it for everything including some brutal batoning while camping and canoeing. Still have it but I retired it since I got paranoid about losing it.
@@DL-ij7tf The Mini Hudson Bay is great. I did end up modding the bottom front of the handle with a grinder to be the same height from the ring finger to the index finger to move the index finger about an eighth inch forward and eighth inch up. Also, i thinned the sides at the front of the handle so it tapers down for a better pinch grip. That done, it is a beautiful beast. I had reservations about the grind, how it's kind of a hybrid scandi/flat, but it carves and batons like a champ. The tip is not the finest, and i might mod it in the future, but overall i highly recommend it. I love it!
@@ergezinger Awesome. Having had the larger version(s) for years I know what you mean about those mods. My original one is actually a different style than the one I got much later (as a back up in case I lost my first). The original blade is just slab sided with no taper until the final scandi/convex grind that's about a centimeter long to the edge. The newer one is full flat grind tapering continuously until a small final scandi taper. The original has a lot of metal in it and I don't think I've seen another knife with quite the same style. It always performed really well and an amazing chopper for an 8inch blade and short handle. Might have to pick the mini up sometime just for shits n gigs.
Hey DCA, Any chance that you could do an episode featuring some of the “sharpened prybar” type folding knives? Maybe include various price points (ie. Schrade up to Sniper Bladeworks) Thanks for the awesome videos!
Mr. David, I am looking for a folding edc knive that easily opened and closed one handed for a left hand carry. Also, I was thinking brass scales with a 2.5" blade? Specific, I know. I'm willing to modify a knife if needed. Thanks for all you do!
Hey DCA, I was wondering if you could do a quick breakdown on the pros and cons on different types of pocket clips. I frequently carry bent steel deep carry clips, but I find that they snag and bend out more often than I’d like. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
QUESTION: what’s the best knife for a hiking/camping trip. requirements- fixed blade, lightweight but tough enough for hard use and abuse, steel type isn’t all that important but i would like the edge to stay sharp for at least 3 days of use, and my budget is under 150 usd.
FAQ question: In Spain, you can't carry weapons of any type in public places. But a key chain knife or large multitool is a reason to cary a blade. What is the largest main bladed tool, with a lock that actually looks like a multitool for last ditch defence. Something that can be explained away to the police.
Id like to re-ask my question about the nessmuk trio: perhaps if you offered a more traditional version (your knife for example) and then a more modernized version, perhaps with something like a lion steel, that would be interesting
David, I have been looking for a tough folding knife, full flat grind, compatible with food prep and noticed immediately that the flipper tabs, and to some extent the angle of the handle , interferes with using the full length of the blade, even when using a "pinch grip", on a cutting board, for example. Do you have any suggestions for a 4" (approximately) folder in the $100 +/- range that fits those parameters? (I'm left handed, but probably too much to ask? ...ambidextrious hopefully!) I currently use a CJRB Silax and a Real Steel Arbiter, both 5-1/4", for these tasks, which are both fixed blades.
You can use a folding knife for batoning, BUT you gotta use it in a 90 degree position: blade on top of the log, knifehandle against the side of the log.
Most serious question, I am taking a trip to the center of the earth to visit the mole men . What is the best tool to cut through those annoying roots on my trip down?
I would like to know which options I have if I want a two bladed folder with locking blades (like CS Lucky or lionsteel best man but with locking blades). I just know of very poor quality folder or super pricey. Show me what you got 👍💪 Thank you
What is a good way to display a knife collection? On my desk isn't cutting it anymore. I have 3d printed a small stand that hold 4 open folders. Considering a magnetic knife bar for the wall. Any ideas or tips? Thanks.
Love these videos and will keep watching, BUT I ordered from these guys, got no response for about a week, gave them a call, NONE of the items had been shipped. This was a big order, a couple of items were on back order. They held up the WHOLE shipment for those items. I’ll keep consuming the free content, but I canceled that order and will never place another order with them. Why do companies think stuff like that is okay these days?!
Hello DCA, love the channel. From my previous posts, I have come to enjoy D2 steel. So far, I have not had any blade corrosion and have appreciated the wear of D2. This may be a dumb question - I have read on many blade forums that D2's edge retention is only as good as it's heat treatment. I also have read that many over seas D2 steel and heat treatment process are subpar- so you think you are getting a bump up in blade steel when actually you aren't. Should one person buy american manufactured d2 knives only and avoid over seas manufacturers D2 steel? Thank you
My cabin is in the temperate rainforest of the Appalachian Mountains. What stainless steel fixed blade can I use as a batoning and heavy use blade for processing wood? Thanks for the videos. My daughter and I watch every show while I put her to bed. She wants to see David C. Anderson on the orange knife show. She’s 6. So please continue to keep it rated G. Thanks.
Serious knife question. So I want to know more models that have the pocket quillon on the end of the closed blade. ( The pocket fold out hook) Why don't manufacturers make more of this style? The fold out pocket flippers. Some examples would be the cold steel tilite or c.s. Luzon are my two favorite. But I did grow up on the smith and Wesson bullseye extreme ops. I want more. I know there are more.
Hey DCA, I enjoy the Channel. You guys have helped me on multiple occasions further my ever expanding knife collection. I have come to the point where I need to add an OTF to my collection. I'm trying to keep it below $400 and I'm not worried about a sub 3" blade. Also looking for a good balisung, any suggestions?
Hello from Canada. Longtime subscriber, love the content. I’m looking for your recommendations for my 10 year old son’s scouting knives. He’s been using one of my Benchmade 940’s, but I want to get him his own combo of fixed blade and multi-function pocket knife. Some specific criteria are that the blades need to be sub 4”, and he needs a wood saw included. Thanks in advance.
You must have HUGE hands. I too have the Condor Hudson Bay knife, and for me, it fits my hands nicely. But if you need more grip. Go buy the tape used on Hockey sticks, and wrap the handle. I've heard a very people do that. As for a Lanyard hole, Didn't happen on the Hudson Bay knives, or Green River knives.
@@longrider42 Not really, it’s just so slick and no swell at the bottom. I don’t like the feel of the tape, I might put a piece bike of inter tube on it , that works good on a Glock. I only paid about $20 for it on an auction site, if I knew someone that did checkering I might do that.
Real question to ask is what about external stop pins on folders? Do you think they're tougher? What are your most recommended external stop pin folders for EDC and camping
Hey DCA, I enjoy a good cross bar lock both for their fidgetability and inherent safety. I do have concerns about the springs used as they seem a tad flimsy. Should I be worried about this or not? I would hate the lock to fail cause that always happens when you need the knife the most.
Problem with that, is the Indians, used stone knives, until the white man came and traded steel knives for furs. So there really are not any. And yes I have researched this subject, since I've been collecting knives since the early 80's, and went through a period of time I did Mountain Man era hunting.
Hi all. I 'm trying to optimi(ni)ze my edc. To keep it short the Benchmade Bailout with the glass breaker✓ tics all the boxes for me. Combat✓ Finger safe✓ Deep carry✓ Bottle opener/pry bar✓ BUT... Price is a big no! Any suggestions without a lot of compromises? Thanks. P.S.: Love the series. You got me into knife collecting! Keep it up.
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The old hickory kephart is the exact knife on my black powder revolver belt.
I would also suggest, if you want an even bigger knife, depending on the revolver you carry, either the Wild West Bowie, or the 1849 Rifleman's knife, both from Cold Steel. I carry the Rifleman's knife when packing my Colt 1851 Navy. Good combination. Looks good too.
@@longrider42 I have the 1851 too but I wanted something smaller. Otherwise I would have gone for the bigger old hickory hunter. Might try and get a tomahawk on there at some point.
@@Matt-xc6sp I suggest the Hudson Bay Tomahawk from Cold steel. A good length on the edge, plus a hammer side. Now you'd have to do some fitting. But if you have questions, feel free to ask.
@@longrider42 fitting in what way may I ask
I just got the lansky angle kit from your site and man, I never thought I would be able to shave with my old beat up Walmart pocket knife! Something about fixing something and bringing it back to life instead of just throwing it out makes me happy. Thanks guys!😊
I completely agree with DCA regarding the suspension clip. It was a game changer with holding my SAK huntsman in my pocket.
I'm with Thunderlyte on this - a WHOLE episode of "silent" reviews, with LOTS of Thomas' creative editing! 😂😂😂
My esse 6 is my wood processing tool. I baton without mercy. I don’t carry a hatchet, just knives and folding saws.
The not talking section was hilarious! Good stuff.
Ok the inserted sounds was hilarious 😂 🦉
Love segment on traditional blades. Many traditionals offer great performance with a nod to history. These designs have survived for a reason - they work. Although prices are going up I still like Condors due to their traditional styling. I often carry a bird & trout style knife when day hiking - light & nimble yet capable. Would love more content on traditionals (fixed or folders). Finally, if looking to process wood, the Elementum would be the last blade I'd pick! I'm surprised that the blade didn't brake. There are much better & cheaper fixed blades out there to do this. Thanks DCA. Sharp blades all.
OMG the last question was epic. You really should do this a bit more often. :)
Thank you Thomas for the sound effects.
If I were splitting wood with any of my folding knives, I would use one of my Artisan Proponents. The removable lock pin makes them pretty solid
That cat noise when he deployed it cracked me up lol
Fixed blade segment is great!
As for the knife-based multitool: Ruike S31. 2.1" 12C27 blade, scissors and a multipurpose tool (bottle opener, belt cutter and flathead screwdriver). Only 1.83oz weight and G10 scales. Only thing it lacks is a clip, but it's more of a keychain knife anyway. That particular one isn't offered by KC though, which is probably why it wouldn't be mentioned.
DCA! You are my favorite knife content creator out there. I watch a lot of knife TH-cam but you are the most efficient and informative of them all. Thank you! My question is: for 90% of EDC users, blade steel doesn’t really matter. BUT if you could pick one steel and one knife to use every single day for the rest of your life (for EDC), what would it be?
Love the whole ontario old hickory line! They've been in my mom's kitchen over 30 years many are starting to look pretty thin but she still loves them the most. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Dustin needs to look into Pre-1840s Rendezvous. They're all over the country, historically accurate encampments. A surprisingly large following. A lot of knowledge can be found there. The magazine American Frontiersman is a fantastic resource. Most mountain men did not carry a huge bowie knife like that. Most of them carried a basic butcher knife (the Old Hickory he shows was the most common style), possibly modified, as they were shipped in bulk out west to be bought at Rendezvous. I'd also add that his assertion that the 5" blade is good for food prep and small game, sounds like he's never skinned a buck before. If you want to brain tan the hide and not butcher it all to hell, you're best skinning will come from a smaller blade, under 5" with a belly on it (like the Kephart). If you're butchering a buffalo or bear and don't have to worry about a thin hide, sure you can skin it with a bowie, but with today's selection of knives, a bowie is a useless novelty. Tyler - Stop being a nancy and teach your kids properly instead of making it taboo. If they're toddlers, simply don't leave it sitting on the damn ground. If they're 5 and older, they're old enough to learn how to properly respect and handle a knife. This pansy ass movement of hiding everything from your children is why accidents happen. Damn city people.
Love the Ed Edd and Eddie sound effects
love the Hudson Bay. great customer service !! recently got the 14 " old hickory knife as well.not bad at all
I freakin love my strelit. Best fifth pocket carry knife that I own.
The Qlip works with every 91mm EXCEPT the Compact, the keyring is on the opposite side!
I use a suspension clip on my Compact. I also tend to prefer it to the Qlip as well on my SAKs.
Hi DCA! I'm buying too much knives. I currently have 9 folding knives + 1 fixed blade. At the beginning I was able to convince myself there was a reason behind this and it could help me to always have the perfect knife to cover any specific situation. In reality, even if I carry a knife everyday I don't really need to, and I don't use it that often.
Is it jewelry? Is it a hobby? Is it fashion? is it a trend? Is it a tradition?
How all of this started and where does this leads us?
It's just smart. It's utilitarian. It's a comfort. It's the one basic tool everyone pretty much needs to stay alive in the absence of 1st world goods availability. Sure I guess you could Knapp some flint or obsidian, but that's unlikely and most don't know how to these days. You never know when you'll need one, and it could actually save your life. Mine saved my life once. All real men carry a knife.
10 knives?? That's rookie numbers!! Gotta pump this numbers up!
To answer your question, "yes." Depending on the person, knives can be jewelry/fashion, a hobby, a trend, or tradition... or some combination.
Personally, I'd classify myself in the 'hobby' and 'tradition' categories. I got my first knife (Buck 110) from my stepfather when I was like 10yrs old. He had one from his father/grandfather, so he gave me one. I am not going to have any children but if I did, I'd give them a Buck 110 (maybe if my sister has a kid, I'll give one to them). Then, when I got older, I started collecting knives. I buy them as tools and prefer black or metal scales, so I wouldnt fall into the 'fashion/jewelry' category - my "fanciest" knives are just plain titanium scales.
As for where it leads us... uhh... bankruptcy??
Ooh! That most serious question had a most serious answer. I dig it. Now: DCA & Thomas, if you could pick a sub 2-1/2" knife to EDC at an office job, what would each of you pick?
Love to see a video about small knives. Buck 102, Grohman tout and bird, Case Finn, Kabar Finn etc. Thanks
That condor and old hickory are a perfect companion 👍🏻👍🏻
The Condor Hudson Bay knife is great. I've had one for years, but it is a tad big for some camp tasks. So I recently bought the Mini Hudson Bay knife, makes a great companion knife to the big one. Hugh Glass most likely, before he lost his kit, probably carried Green River knives. These where the knives most chosen by Mountain Men and explorers. As for a Bowie knife. The Wild West Bowie from Cold Steel, would be a good "Big" knife, or the 1849 Rifleman's Knife by Cold Steel. I have the Rifleman's knife, and it pairs nicely with my 1851 Colt revolver.
Hi DCA and team. First of all, thanks for bringing back the passion to an old knife-nerd, I've watched all your videos! And I've got a question for you. Besides just collecting knives I like I also collect knives from different countries. Do you have any suggestions for knives from countries that I might have missed? Like Condor from El Salvador or ANV from the Czech Republic? Preferably folders, I also collect fixed blades but because I live in an urban environment I can't actually carry those... Thanks again for all the info and please keep going!!
As the house kindling splitter up till I was fourteen years old I deny that a knife has any place in firewood preparation at all. A light hatchet and maybe a simple parallel cleaver (we used to call them firewood choppers) are all you need, and they do not need to be razor sharp, file sharp is good enough. If you have to swing a hatchet around enough to endanger your kids, I strongly feel you need to re-examine your choice of wood and where you are working !
PS I started at seven years old and although I cut myself a few times I still have all my fingers and never needed stitches !
Thank you for answering my 4,5 questions 😉 For a better understanding of my questions. I was batoning 1,5 inch sticks in 90 degree position with the blade on top of the logs. This went very well until the stoppin broke (the knife itself had no scratches). At that moment I had no other tools so the Elementum had to do the job. DCA is right about the elementum stoppin being very small/thin. If someone in the comments can advise me with a 3 inch flipper knife
The Condor Hudson Bay knife is a truly awesome blade, solid and reliable in addition to being pretty historically accurate. Another option for a large knife in that vein would be the Condor Moonshiner, which is slightly bigger. I also own another reasonably good example of a frontier trade knife - the Northern Heritage by Huntshield (but I think these are only available in Canada).
Love all of these knives and your suggestions for safety. Huge +. Thoroughly enjoy these videos.
Another great "frontiers man knife" is the BPS Knives adventurer. More on the bushcrafy side I'd say it still fits. Comes with a nice thick leather sheath, fire steel, its a scandi ground full tang carbon steel blade, removable wood handle scales so you can make or add your own if you want, and it's about $45 give or take. Got one and I love it. They have other options too that might fit better so I highly recommend checking them out.
I absolutely love my adventurer
The old Hickory “bird and trout” has a tremendous similarity to the “Prestige”brand knife that my mother and grandmothers used as a kitchen utility knife.
Theres an add on pocket clip for the Gerber armbar. If it's a deal breaker you can add one.👍
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question! I think the compact is exactly what I'm looking for!
Depending on how important the bottle opener is to you, the Boker Atlas series might work.
Great suggestion, they are nice and slim and feel quite solid -DCA
You two never fail to entertain.keep up the great vids.
Hey DCA you were a Boy Scout ... remember your Totin' Chip about using the proper tool for the job. Using a knife to pry or baton was considered bad form. So, we were trained to use knives, axes, and saws. How about showing us a couple of your preferred hatchets and/or axes for splitting?
Those were very appropriate noises for that mall ninja special. The gestures were as Vanna White as you could get!
I’d suggest an aftermarket sheath on the old hickory outdoor knives. Mine broke at the stitching on the belt loop the first day I wore it out
Hello DCA! Why is it that, when there are economic steels like 14c28n that have more toughness than 1095, better edge retention than 1095 and better corrosion resistance than 1095, several companies are still using 1095 steel in most survival knives? Thanks for your interest.
Carbon steel can be used with flint to throw sparks. 1095 is cheaper and is softer, this easier to sharpen and maintain even if you only have a river stone to sharpen with.
1095 is THE trusty, reliable, functional steel. Best kitchen knife I ever used was an old hickory 1095. Scary sharp in 2 seconds. Doesn't need to be stainless.
I think 1095 is supposed to be much easier to forge and heat-treat than most of the stainless steels.
Question for DCA: will he take private commissions/make custom knives to order?
I use a tech accessories suspension clip on my Range Boss 2 from CS and it works really well for that 4 inch blade
Old Hickory OKC fish and small game knife is great! I have one and am impressed. Great leather sheath.
My compact with suspension clip is the most carried knife in my pocket
Likewise!
I think the weeds were necessary for someone using a light folder to chop. Maybe should suggest a cork on the tip for safety.
Always get a kick when “the weeds” start growing.
The end was hilarious 😂
The only folding fix blade on the market is a cold steel 4 max and 4 max scout. Great with batoning.
How many knives and multitools would you take with you in an off grid scenario? Woodlands for two years. What knives and multitools would you choose? Assuming you are carrying your equipment on your person.
Worth noting, the SwissQlip is NOT compatible with the Victorinox Compact unfortunately, so the only option is a suspension clip or a stick on clip like the NiteIze HipClip.
Does the phillips screwdriver have a bottle opener or does the bottle opener have a phillips screwdriver?
yup -DCA
awesome video guys. I loved the most serious answer. Keep at it.
I have the Hudson Bay, and it is absolutely great! Modded the handle on the bottom to be a little flatter, and if i was dropped some random place on earth and could only have one knife, that would be my beast. I love it so much that i EDC the Mini Hudson Bay, which is also great!
Any complaints or thoughts on the mini Hudson Bay? I'm a huge fan of the large one, it was my go-to knife from way back when I only had a couple and I used and abused it for everything including some brutal batoning while camping and canoeing. Still have it but I retired it since I got paranoid about losing it.
@@DL-ij7tf The Mini Hudson Bay is great. I did end up modding the bottom front of the handle with a grinder to be the same height from the ring finger to the index finger to move the index finger about an eighth inch forward and eighth inch up. Also, i thinned the sides at the front of the handle so it tapers down for a better pinch grip. That done, it is a beautiful beast. I had reservations about the grind, how it's kind of a hybrid scandi/flat, but it carves and batons like a champ. The tip is not the finest, and i might mod it in the future, but overall i highly recommend it. I love it!
@@ergezinger Awesome. Having had the larger version(s) for years I know what you mean about those mods. My original one is actually a different style than the one I got much later (as a back up in case I lost my first). The original blade is just slab sided with no taper until the final scandi/convex grind that's about a centimeter long to the edge. The newer one is full flat grind tapering continuously until a small final scandi taper. The original has a lot of metal in it and I don't think I've seen another knife with quite the same style. It always performed really well and an amazing chopper for an 8inch blade and short handle. Might have to pick the mini up sometime just for shits n gigs.
Would love to see an episode of kitchen knives for knife guys. 👍🏼 Looking to buy a nice chefs knife but don’t know even where to start looking.
absolutely lost it at the ed edd and eddy noises lmfao
Hey DCA,
Any chance that you could do an episode featuring some of the “sharpened prybar” type folding knives? Maybe include various price points (ie. Schrade up to Sniper Bladeworks)
Thanks for the awesome videos!
Hahahaha! Best "most serious question" reply ever.
Mr. David, I am looking for a folding edc knive that easily opened and closed one handed for a left hand carry. Also, I was thinking brass scales with a 2.5" blade? Specific, I know. I'm willing to modify a knife if needed. Thanks for all you do!
Ooh, I wonder if you could purchase or make some brass scales for the baby banter? Cause it's got everything else you want.
LOVE! my hudson bay from condor. My companion is a mora 2000 but that is not a period piece.
If you like Frontier knives check out North River custom knives, they are handmade hand forged really nice.
Hey DCA, I was wondering if you could do a quick breakdown on the pros and cons on different types of pocket clips. I frequently carry bent steel deep carry clips, but I find that they snag and bend out more often than I’d like. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
QUESTION: what’s the best knife for a hiking/camping trip. requirements- fixed blade, lightweight but tough enough for hard use and abuse, steel type isn’t all that important but i would like the edge to stay sharp for at least 3 days of use, and my budget is under 150 usd.
FAQ question: In Spain, you can't carry weapons of any type in public places. But a key chain knife or large multitool is a reason to cary a blade. What is the largest main bladed tool, with a lock that actually looks like a multitool for last ditch defence. Something that can be explained away to the police.
Id like to re-ask my question about the nessmuk trio: perhaps if you offered a more traditional version (your knife for example) and then a more modernized version, perhaps with something like a lion steel, that would be interesting
The serious question got me xD
Ruike Knives has some good looking SAK competitors I've seen in Amazon but haven't pulled the trigger on any.
Hugh Glass carried a 4-5 inch very sharply tapering Spear point dagger....
I use a bic
lighter to open bottles . Easy peasy.
First question is victorinox rambler
David, I have been looking for a tough folding knife, full flat grind, compatible with food prep and noticed immediately that the flipper tabs, and to some extent the angle of the handle , interferes with using the full length of the blade, even when using a "pinch grip", on a cutting board, for example. Do you have any suggestions for a 4" (approximately) folder in the $100 +/- range that fits those parameters? (I'm left handed, but probably too much to ask? ...ambidextrious hopefully!)
I currently use a CJRB Silax and a Real Steel Arbiter, both 5-1/4", for these tasks, which are both fixed blades.
True wisdom; get yourself a Hudson Bay 🗡️
If the James Brand was made in the USA or Switzerland it would be a good choice for me
You can use a folding knife for batoning, BUT you gotta use it in a 90 degree position: blade on top of the log, knifehandle against the side of the log.
You guys !!! Just Crack me up !
Keep up the videos DCA and Thomas !
Great vid dca informative as always
thank you Thomas
Most serious question,
I am taking a trip to the center of the earth to visit the mole men . What is the best tool to cut through those annoying roots on my trip down?
I would like to know which options I have if I want a two bladed folder with locking blades (like CS Lucky or lionsteel best man but with locking blades).
I just know of very poor quality folder or super pricey. Show me what you got 👍💪
Thank you
That pocket clip is absolutely ridiculously priced. I bought a pack of those on Amazon a whole back for more like £0.9 each
I bought some cheap ones and they turned out to be plastic
What is a good way to display a knife collection? On my desk isn't cutting it anymore. I have 3d printed a small stand that hold 4 open folders. Considering a magnetic knife bar for the wall. Any ideas or tips? Thanks.
Glass display case. Add lights :) -DCA
The mr.bean review at the end is spot on! 😂
Thank you for answering my question!
Love these videos and will keep watching, BUT I ordered from these guys, got no response for about a week, gave them a call, NONE of the items had been shipped. This was a big order, a couple of items were on back order. They held up the WHOLE shipment for those items. I’ll keep consuming the free content, but I canceled that order and will never place another order with them. Why do companies think stuff like that is okay these days?!
Hello DCA, love the channel. From my previous posts, I have come to enjoy D2 steel. So far, I have not had any blade corrosion and have appreciated the wear of D2. This may be a dumb question - I have read on many blade forums that D2's edge retention is only as good as it's heat treatment. I also have read that many over seas D2 steel and heat treatment process are subpar- so you think you are getting a bump up in blade steel when actually you aren't. Should one person buy american manufactured d2 knives only and avoid over seas manufacturers D2 steel? Thank you
My cabin is in the temperate rainforest of the Appalachian Mountains. What stainless steel fixed blade can I use as a batoning and heavy use blade for processing wood? Thanks for the videos. My daughter and I watch every show while I put her to bed. She wants to see David C. Anderson on the orange knife show. She’s 6. So please continue to keep it rated G. Thanks.
P.S. If you happen to use my question, my daughter’s name is Mary Ryan. Please say hi to her. She’s a huge fan.
Serious knife question.
So I want to know more models that have the pocket quillon on the end of the closed blade. ( The pocket fold out hook)
Why don't manufacturers make more of this style? The fold out pocket flippers.
Some examples would be the cold steel tilite or c.s. Luzon are my two favorite. But I did grow up on the smith and Wesson bullseye extreme ops.
I want more. I know there are more.
Gotta love the weeds
Hey DCA, I enjoy the Channel. You guys have helped me on multiple occasions further my ever expanding knife collection. I have come to the point where I need to add an OTF to my collection. I'm trying to keep it below $400 and I'm not worried about a sub 3" blade. Also looking for a good balisung, any suggestions?
Hi DCA and crew. If you were to go on the show Alone, what tools and knives would you bring?
For the smaller outdoorsy 1800s knife, what about the Condor Mini Hudson Bay?
What is the advantage of pinned versus bolt and screw for handle scales?
Hello from Canada. Longtime subscriber, love the content.
I’m looking for your recommendations for my 10 year old son’s scouting knives. He’s been using one of my Benchmade 940’s, but I want to get him his own combo of fixed blade and multi-function pocket knife. Some specific criteria are that the blades need to be sub 4”, and he needs a wood saw included. Thanks in advance.
Have the Condor and would be great with a lanyard hole, the handle is small and smooth, checkering would help, but the blade is solid.
You must have HUGE hands. I too have the Condor Hudson Bay knife, and for me, it fits my hands nicely. But if you need more grip. Go buy the tape used on Hockey sticks, and wrap the handle. I've heard a very people do that. As for a Lanyard hole, Didn't happen on the Hudson Bay knives, or Green River knives.
@@longrider42 Not really, it’s just so slick and no swell at the bottom. I don’t like the feel of the tape, I might put a piece bike of inter tube on it , that works good on a Glock. I only paid about $20 for it on an auction site, if I knew someone that did checkering I might do that.
The Adamas has a very inferior stop pin, for how robust the blade is.
Real question to ask is what about external stop pins on folders? Do you think they're tougher? What are your most recommended external stop pin folders for EDC and camping
Why do some fixed blade knives have two different pieces of steel in the handle welded together?
Hey DCA, I enjoy a good cross bar lock both for their fidgetability and inherent safety. I do have concerns about the springs used as they seem a tad flimsy. Should I be worried about this or not? I would hate the lock to fail cause that always happens when you need the knife the most.
Hey DCA! Great content, as always.
I'd like to see some cutlery with Native American influence, flair, origin, persuasion....all of the above
Problem with that, is the Indians, used stone knives, until the white man came and traded steel knives for furs. So there really are not any. And yes I have researched this subject, since I've been collecting knives since the early 80's, and went through a period of time I did Mountain Man era hunting.
@@longrider42 so post-1620 blades🙄
What do think would be a good fishing knife
Hi all. I 'm trying to optimi(ni)ze my edc. To keep it short the Benchmade Bailout with the glass breaker✓ tics all the boxes for me. Combat✓ Finger safe✓ Deep carry✓ Bottle opener/pry bar✓ BUT... Price is a big no! Any suggestions without a lot of compromises? Thanks. P.S.: Love the series. You got me into knife collecting! Keep it up.