The TOP 50 Greatest Pocket Knife Designs of All Time - According to Metal Complex - 2022
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- The TOP 50 greatest pocket knife designs (In my opinion).
TIER 1
50. QSP Penguin - shrsl.com/3doti
49. CIVIVI Cogent - shrsl.com/3dotp
48. CIVIVI Altus - shrsl.com/3dotu
47. Benchmade Bugout - shrsl.com/3dotw
46. Hogue Deka - shrsl.com/3doty
45. Benchmade 940 - shrsl.com/3dotz
44. Benchmade Super Freek - shrsl.com/3dou4
43. Benchmade Mini Crooked River - shrsl.com/3dou7
42. Cold Steel AD-15 - shrsl.com/3doua
41. Cold Steel AD-10 - shrsl.com/3doud
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40. Spyderco PM2 - shrsl.com/3douf
39. Spyderco Manix 2 - shrsl.com/3douj
38. Microtech Ultratech - dlt.link/2HZGMuE
37. TRM Shadow - www.threeriversmfg.com/access...
36. Protech SNG - dlt.link/3niInhd
35. Protech Malibu - shrsl.com/3douo
34. Protech Rockeye - shrsl.com/3dour
33. UEDC F5.5 - bit.ly/3IFtIUz
32. Cold Steel American Lawman - shrsl.com/3dov3
31. Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - shrsl.com/3dov8
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30. Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - knifeworks.com/doug-ritter-rs...
29. ZT 0562 - shrsl.com/3dova
28. Strider SNG - NA
27. Spyderco Kapara - dlt.link/3htR9UY
26. Microtech Dirac Delta - dlt.link/3JZpyZj
25. Les George VECP V3 - lantacknives.com/product/les-...
24. TAD Dauntless - tripleaughtdesign.com/search/...
23. Spyderco Para 3 - shrsl.com/3dovw
22. Varga VBR - vargaknives...
21. Microtech Socom Elite - shrsl.com/3dovz
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20. Spyderco Shaman - dlt.link/2X2BEgP
19. CKF FIF20 - www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...
18. CRK Umnumzaan - dlt.link/3gDcOtX
17. CKF Rotten Evo - www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/st...
16. Vero Isotope - veroengineering.com/collectio...
15. SBD Production Mini Tempest - www.sharpbydesign.com/product...
14. ZT 0392 - NA
13. Hinderer Eklipse - dlt.link/389hpz5
12. Holt Specter - holtbladeworks.com/
11. Reate JACK 1 - shrsl.com/3dowa
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10. Shirogorov Quantum - recon1.com/?s=quantum&post_ty...
9. Rockstead Higo II - dlt.link/3ho9wKZ
8. Koenig Arius - dlt.link/30flYF0
7. Shirogorov F95 - recon1.com/?s=f95&post_type=p...
6. SBD Evo Typhoon - www.sharpbydesign.com/product...
5. CKF Rassenti Snafu 2.0 - fromrussiawithknives.com/ckfr...
4. Herman Slim - polishcustomknives.com/produc...
3. Hinderer XM-18 3.5" - dlt.link/389hpz5
2. Demko AD-20 - dlt.link/3kp8k9A
1. Shirogorov F3 NS - recon1.com/?s=f3+ns&post_type...
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You shoulda put the name of each knife in text while it's on the screen
Seeing that Rockstead shortly before the tip incident. Hopefully you do another top 50. Two years down the road, things change.
Weird, my bank manager just kicked my door in and smashed my tv in the middle of this video, how did he even know? 🤷🏻♂️
Time Slots for Knives:
50. QSP Penguin - 4:04
49. CIVIVI Cogent - 4:16
48. CIVIVI Altus - 4:32
47. Benchmade Bugout - 4:47
46. Hogue Deka - 5:17
45. Benchmade 940 - 5:53
44. Benchmade Super Freek - 6:23
43. Benchmade Mini Crooked River - 7:01
42. Cold Steel AD-15 - 7:43
41. Cold Steel AD-10 - 8:51
TIER 2
40. Spyderco PM2 - 9:16
39. Spyderco Manix 2 - 9:52
38. Microtech Ultratech - 10:25
37. TRM Shadow - 11:05
36. Protech SNG - 12:07
35. Protech Malibu - 12:43
34. Protech Rockeye - 13:16
33. UEDC F5.5 - 13:54
32. Cold Steel American Lawman - 14:24
31. Guardian Tactical Recon 35 - 15:19
TIER 3
30. Ritter/Hogue RSK MK1 G2 - 16:20
29. ZT 0562 - 17:21
28. Strider SNG - 17:59
27. Spyderco Kapara - 19:02
26. Microtech Dirac Delta - 19:41
25. Les George VECP V3 - 20:45
24. TAD Dauntless - 22:09
23. Spyderco Para 3 - 23:10
22. Varga VBR - 23:59
21. Microtech Socom Elite - 24:35
TIER 4
20. Spyderco Shaman - 25:23
19. CKF FIF20 - 26:33
18. CRK Umnumzaan - 27:29
17. CKF Rotten Evo - 28:23
16. Vero Isotope - 29:14
15. SBD Production Mini Tempest - 30:26
14. ZT 0392 - 31:56
13. Hinderer Eklipse - 32:51
12. Holt Specter - 33:56
11. Reate JACK 1 - 34:54
TIER 5
10. Shirogorov Quantum - 35:51
9. Rockstead Higo II - 36:59
8. Koenig Arius - 38:38
7. Shirogorov F95 - 39:33
6. SBD Evo Typhoon - 40:37
5. CKF Rassenti Snafu 2.0 - 43:11
4. Herman Slim - 44:03
3. Hinderer XM-18 3.5" - 45:19
2. Demko AD-20 - 47:00
1. Shirogorov F3 NS - 49:54
thank you
More than anything this list shows how just how great a time it is (current madnesses aside) to be in to knives. 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼
Bench made Osborne axis in the original green. I am on my second. 1ST knife grew legs at a job. Bought my dad one. My brother has it now. The fact that anyone who carries one for a month , carries one for the rest of their live speaks volumes.
Absolute garbage knives from a truly garbage company...
Really enjoyed this one
As someone who is still a newbie getting into knives, this kind of thing really helps me see what’s out there and also see what the heck people are talking about and why
Which is great grounds for developing my own opinions later on down the road
Thank you MC!
still new at this
"You are incorrect. The Buck 110 in 420hc is the greatest knife of all time MC." -Randy
Disagree... but it's a good one
@@brandonseals6732 “You shouldn’t disagree with him, he is right.” -my Grandpa
I've got a 75th anniversary 110 it's gorgeous
@@wecanjump7512 lol... oh yeah, herd that... lmao
Y’all laugh but I want an auto 110
Nice list MC! Wish my favorite Spyderco the Smock made the list. Thanks for the work that went into the video, and all you do for the knife community!
Oh boy I was waiting for this one
Wow, what a great list. I appreciate ur insight and candid presentations. I have been into this (seriously) for just a year, and am amazed by the knife world. The designs, materials, makers and community are all very interesting. It looks like I got into this with good timing. I have six knives from ur list, consisting of Three Hinderers, One CRK, One Protech and One Benchmade. I have nine more on my bucket list from ur list here. Yes, I am hooked. Thanks again and keep 'em coming.
Excellent. Thank you, MC. Quite an undertaking to assemble and video all these when you don't own them all! This list, along with the "Top 10 Fidget Friendly Knives", are very helpful. Introduced me to several knives I "must have" at some point (qty=9, to be exact). Glad to see the comments are generally all positive, as well.
I guessed the top 3 correctly, but wasn't sure if you were gonna put the ad20 ahead of the F3 or not. I can not put the F3NS down. I've had it for 2 weeks now, and have to force myself to carry another knife every few days. It is so incredibly perfect. Great list!
I never noticed that the lines on the handle flow thru to the blade soo well on the Shirogorov Quantum... dang! Like where the swoop stops on the handle carries over to the grind on the blade... beautiful!!!
Thanks for the ranking video. Love yo see how every person has different views and opinions. That is what makes the knife world so great. Variety!
Awesome job MC I must say that I’m in agreement with all you’ve said and wanting to get my hands on some of the ones that you mentioned here today!!!! Keep up the great content and I’ll see you in the next video!!!!
Thanks for the time put into this video. It is awesome!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video MC, thank you! 👍
As someone just getting into knives, I carefully selected the AD-15 as my first non-budget knife. When I saw the Demko AD20 on your list, I didn't know it existed... I simply have to get it now.
I'm looking at the Titanium AD2O.5 as my first non-budget knife
Great list!! Thanks MC!
Awesome video.. thank you!
youre a brave man doing this subject,MC!! I really enjoyed watching this, though..I just thought I'd drop in and thank you (as I try to do periodically) for the quality and quantity of your consistent videos. As always, love and respect from across the pond, Jim
Super awesome video, thanks!
Thanks for this very ambitious Top 50 list. I always enjoy these. And thanks for doing it despite the inevitable Dead Sea levels of saltiness that flow.
Great list Mc, I was glad to see a spyderco make it so far and now that I have my own shaman I can see why!
Great Video! Thanks good choices .
Great List MC. Thanks for the share.
All that work was not in vain, I have been thoroughly entertained. Thank you, MC.
Great list MC! Good mix of current offerings and price; there’s a few on my “hunt” list for sure.
Great list of knives. Love the video.
Great list, thank you.
Great list! I’m glad I have a few of the lower ranked blades. Maybe someday get my hands on some of those higher premium knives.
I really liked and respected your list. Thank you MC for doing this. I haven't handled any of the knives in the top 20 so I couldn't comment either way, but I mostly agreed with 50-25. I have several on that list. Recently though my WE Beacon has taken my #1 spot even over my Kapara and TRM Atom. :)
I’m happy to hear that. I have it showing up tomorrow along with a Tactile Bexar and QC Drift.
Thanks for these. So enjoyable to just see all these awesome knives. Wish I could pick out 10 😂
Great job dude ... You have good taste and knowledge of knives. Keep up the good work ...
Yes! Exactly when I need more MC content.
I like your selection of knives ..Thanks for sharing ,,
I enjoyed this video, and actually made the list 4 times. Someday I would really love to have a 20 Ti like yours.
Over all a solid list. Good job.
Well done. This is a great video!
Cool list, thanks.
Great list. In agreement on most. But especially your top 2. Without a doubt the demko ad20 and shiro F3NS are the 2 greatest folding knives ever both so different but both so good. With my number three spot going to the oz Roosevelt.
Nice list. I can roll with you on putting the Hinderer XM-18 at #3. Shiro are top notch knives after all. BUT...no Sebenza on the list?? I mean, that's almost criminal. Most enthusiasts, notice I didn't say collectors...put Hinderer, Chris Reeve, Strider (no particular order) as the holy trinity of knives. I am one of those people. Sure, there are "nicer" knives. But those 3 encompass all there is to love about knives.
Just my humble $.02
Before I even watch this I'm rooting for the replacement to my Delica.. the Spyderco PM3 lightweight is now my favorite EDC. Now time to watch... 😃
great video mate
My top 3 are all Hinderer versions, tops being my new xm24 bowie which is the pinnacle of pocket flippers.
Great video!
Because of you and your channel I broke down an got a xm18 3.5 with a textured titanium warthog scale.. it is a great knife!! Thanks for opening my eyes to it
Got my PM2 lotus scales and blue hardware kit comin for the birthday 🎂 🔪!!! Awesome list MC!!
What a great list!! You could argue placement but you could t argue who made it. What a fine selection.💪🏼👊🏼
Top ten was stellar.
Thanks for your thoughts. For the most part I agree with you. Have a good one!
I love your attitude to knives, keep it up Sir!
these vid are great! you should do another final five now that your collection has expanded
MC Those all are some beautiful blades. I'm in love with the Microtech blades. I haven't got much time left do to health issues, but imma try and get me one. Those otf are my grail knifes. After I pass on I can leave it to my grand kid. Great video good sir
WTF... Where has this channel been the last several years that I've realized my sickness/love for knives. Subscribed.
Wonderful vid my friend. Honest as always. 👌👍⚔️
That's a great list. I haven't handled many of the knives on it, and I'm just edging my way back into knife collecting after selling everything & spending a few years away from most of the knife 'scene'; but your taste in knives is (nearly) impeccable. You must have one hell of a collection.
The folders I miss the most were the ones I sold last (naturally): my Shirogorovs. I had two F95s & an F3. Fairly basic, no Custom Division awesomeness, but they felt like folding knife perfection to me. I liked my Sebenza (never owned an Umnumzaan), I liked my Hinderers (& I liked my original 0392), but I fucking loved those Shirogorov blades. That Shiro Quantum & the new F3 look amazing, and the collaborations with makers like Tom Mayo & RJ Martin look outstanding... just really expensive.
collecting antique knives is a lot more interesting in the long-term than collecting modern precision folders that all kind of look alike and do the same things. Obviously if you got rid of everything and lost interest in knives then the modern folders werent doing much for you.
Going to be saving up for Koenig for my next grail knife.
Take a shot at each "moving on here!" Great video, I loved it!
These knives are interesting and show some differences on our own requirements (for example I want my knives one handed ambidextrous). However, I honestly think leaving off the Benchmade 710 off the list is just a miss. It really helped make the modern EDC knife seen as well as being the first Axis lock. Just my thoughts.
Great video.
Beyond amazing. I'm used to $250 (each and I use 4 of them) Japanese water stones and an $800 guided sharpening system. If you want the best edge...wet stones . ..but you're gonna spend time and money. The difference between a wet stone edge and this device is maybe 5-10 percent. No one will ever notice. However.. make sure you don't take off too much material from your knife!
This production was over the top awesome.
I know you’re not taking requests but as a lefty, I would love to see your top 10/20 ambidextrous folding knives.
All good ones on the list. The number 1 pick was a little underwhelming for my taste haha! I love these sorts of videos thanks!
I'm glad someone else gives the Shaman some love. I've been trying to get my hands on a Cruwear + brown canvas micarta one for over a year now. Sucks that it seems like doing so for under $500 just isn't possible. What I wouldn't give to go back to the days when sprint runs weren't every variant in M4 with mint FRN handles.
There’s a lava pm2 coming soon in I believe g10
I was able to buy one at a store for under 300 just 2 days ago. Well, it's the Z-wear, not cruwear. They happened to have bought a collection from a collector and they sold the knives at a discount from MSRP. I just happened to walk in to feel some knives, as I have never owned a knife. They had just gotten it and after some research I snagged it.
1980-81 3 dot Buck 110 with the better 440C steel which was the last time they used it. I have some of the blades on this list and all of these "super duper" steel knives sit in a box collecting dust. The thicker, squared off bolster 3 dot 110 is the best version Buck ever made. It's also the masculine version and what the 110 should look like. It's the only blade you'll need. Reason being, easy to sharpen to a razor blade, no moving parts, no internal springs, no screws or a pocket clip that destroys pockets. Just an all metal handle and a very strong lock back with a spring bar. And I'll have to add (just for the hell of it) it has killed Grizzlies before. The best part, I just scored my third one for a little more than $40 in perfect condition. Runner up I would add the Gerber 06 Manual with S30V or the Benchmade Ritter Griptilian M390 with AWT aluminum handles and maybe the Adamas 275. I just don't see the point in purchasing knives that cost as much as guns.
Hey very nice video right here! My top 1 would be the PMP Alpha Beast.
I liked this list. My only suggestion would be maybe to make a series out of it. 5 videos one for each of your tiers. Could allow you to take your time explaining your favorite knives, but I still like the quick delivery.
Recently have been watching some of your reviews. I really enjoyed your Top 50. Amazingly watched the whole thing and it opened my eyes wider to the world of production folders. What, no Boker Mermaid on the list? 😂 Keep up the excellent content-subscribed.
My favorite ZT is the Todd Rexford zt0801 but I'm talking about version 1 with the 2 piece full titanium and elmax blade steel. They did make a version in m390 but it's crazy expensive
I love that you titled this "pocket knives" and not "EDC pocket knives" this list is fair and putting 50 knives on the table in any order is hard to do
I have to throw my hat in the ring for Kizer. I think the Sheepdog and the Gemini are two of the best designs we've seen in a long time, especially on knives that aren't running you hundreds of dollars. The Gemini in particular is fantastic, being a Ray Laconico design, and the Gemini is just a production version of his custom Gemini that he put out. They recently released a version with contoured micarta handle scales, and it's one of the most comfortable, dextrous knives I've ever held.
Been wanting an F3NS for a while now, could have bought one a few times in stock, but keep buying other limited hard to get knives.. Hope they don't stop stocking them soon so I have time to recover from recent purchases lol. Is it really better than the Arius? That's my favorite current knife I've handled.
Yes. It absolutely is 👍
Thanks for a very entertaining video with a great runtime rhym. Of course, your opinion can't be wrong and you have explained your reasoning well.
Early on you mentioned about flipper tabs getting in the way (I agree) but later on you produced knives with flipper tabs that looked like shooting sticks. That amused me.
I like smaller knives in general and my favourite Spyderco is the Chaparral.
You don't seem to like traditionals or slipjoints and you have absolutely no carbon steel blades on the list.
I can't see myself spending as much money as some of these knives command. However, I do like admiring them and enjoying your enthusiasm. For 1500 dollars you can buy a custom made banjo or a super fast greyhound which is more up my alley.
I guess I move more in the 5th tier, champagne taste with beer money, that's me.
The top 20 seem highly unattainable but fun to watch nevertheless. Aspirational knife eye candy at its finest. Museum and jewelry knives I never knew I wanted.
I recently got a Koenig Arius and I think I’m going to sell all other knives and just keep that one because it’s unreal how good it is!!!
Great list of knives all together. Even if I don't completely agree with the order, though I haven't handled all of them to say for certain which of these are better than the others. I love my Spyderco pm2, it's a great knife but besides that, Spyderco just seems to have the most aftermarket support of all knives. I wish companies would start doing these things for alot more knives besides a few Spydercos and Benchmade knives.
The Mini Crooked River has a great blade and sharpening choil.. I never noticed that before this video. I like that blue too.
Nice Lineup. Certainly understandable.
Please forgive my ignorance.
I was looking at buying a pocket knife on Amazon, and afterwards I got this video suggestion here on TH-cam. The algorithm at work.
I appreciate good design on anything so I understand paying for quality.
I guess you’re a collector, this is a hobby as much an anything, but can you explain to me what you use these knives for day to day, and also why you own so many.
Going by this video I am picturing knifes falling out of every pocket, bag, glove box, jacket and drawer in your life…
Please don’t take my comment as a negative, I’m just trying to understand and am curious.
I live in Ireland and EDC isn’t a thing at all here.
The closest anyone would come to carrying a knife with them would be a leatherman or similar multi tool . And even then only if they worked in a trade, carpentry, building etc…
Thanks for reading this and I appreciate any replies.
My evening entertainment… greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 I
Regarding the Mini Tempest, the KNP edition doesn't have the fuller, but the regular bowie and drop point models have a fuller that you can spydieflick. It does require some careful finger placement but it's technically possible
@metalcomplex, those scales on the PM3 look great. Where did you get them? Do you have a recommendation for me to switch out my G10 ones?
Thank you for acknowledging the manix 2 > pm2
I've been carrying my Spyderco Military Model since '08.
Before that, was the Benchmade AFCK.
(Similar design, but the ergonomics were a bit off.)
Dude, I'm picky about my folding blades.
Here's a few criteria:
1) must have lanyard hole.
2) must carry tip-down.
3) blade hole or finger flipper. No thumb studs.
4) made in America
You'd be amazed at what prevents me from purchasing every sharp thing I see.
You basically threw benchmade off the list lmao
I know you commented this a while ago but is there any specific reason that they must be tip-down when carrying? I prefer mine tip up but having a tip down only knife doesn’t bother me much. Was just wondering why it was such a dealbreaker for you my man. Hope you actually see this and am able to respond!
@@doodlebob1061 because with a blade hole you can get your finger in the hole without having to flip it over if it’s tip down
“Moving on here”
We did a lot of that didn't we?
Just a smidge, but love your stuff man keep up good content.
Own 20 of the 50 listed, not too bad. :) Nice list!
My favorite all time carry folding knife is the Benchmade 940 Osbourne. I was surprised where it landed on your rankings. Great video though.
The SBD Micro Evo in Damasteel is my #1 grail knife. There's no way I could afford one any time soon, but I hope to get one some day.
LOVE this. I want a Fif20 SOOOOOO BADLY 😩
never seen you youtube before great job
1 - Large Inkosi, 2 - Umnunzaan, 3 - Large Sebenza. Love the list regardless, agree with about ~70% of the knives.
never knew about the herman slim. want that now.
For a cheap knife I love the Pilar 3 in d2. Crkt may not be not be my favorite manufacturer, but for the price they hit it out of the park...
His list is for people who are rich
Solid choices. The only thing shocking was that I have more Hinderers than you. I need to reel myself in. I’d move a few things around, but it’s opinion. Thx.
Had no idea knives were so expensive now. You can buy extremely reliable and well made firearms for less than most of these options.
I like list videos. Was hoping to see sage 5 lw but oh well. Fun video
Number 6.... BEAUTIFUL
Fantastic video; I learned alot. Are there good knife forums for buying on the secondary market from trusted sources ? Thanks.....
If you like spyderco knives imo one of the coolest and very light but very strong was a spyderco c35Q with the spyder cut into the blade definitely was a favorite of mine!