I agree its odd looking, and also agree with the Shocking Beauty vibe. Mine just arrived and I've been using it all week. It is SOOOO GOOD to use. Couldn't be more different from the appearance. The pocket clip is hateful though.
I love how this channel is consistently updated to show us new designs with great detail to support each blade. I love my BRK JX6 II Magnacut (wish they would reproduce the jx4) and I was looking everywhere for a budget version of a similar blade geometry for my friend. Through last week's new knife display- I have discovered the Condor Black Leaf :D He thinks it is gorgeous and when he can afford it- will be joining me on a great feather sticking/batonning fun filled adventure. :D Thank you for the great content and looking forward for what-is-to-come!
The new bastinelli primal "karambit" is super interesting to me. One of the things that has kept me from getting a karambit so far is the finger ring. so to see a hawkbill shaped fixed blade marketed as a karambit that should more or less function as a karambit without the finger ring, is just what I needed in order to dip my toes into that side of the hobby
As far as I am aware Benchmade does not use DLC on any of its models. They use cerakote which is much cheaper than Tungsten DLC and not nearly as durable either.
@@BPF80MCar-vi1pgyou when you pay $500 for 1mm thick titanium and the thinnest bit of m390 in existence when spyderco can do the same shit with cooler steels for half the damn price
So glad these Synergy 4 finally came out. Been waiting since blade show 2022 for them. Hoping for the Damascus one day. Grade ergos and Jim O’Young the designer is just the nicest guy ever.
That's a hard one. Scandi grinds are popular in Europe however 1) 1095 isn't widely used in Europe and 2) 5" is getting long for a traditional scandi grind which is usually used on camping, woodworking & hunting knives. If you really want a large scandi blade but are willing to choose an alternate steel (ie. 3V, A2 or O1) I recommend LT Wright. Excellent maker with great track record making outdoor/camping/field blades. You pay a bit more (definitely outside your budget) but they will last a lifetime. Condor Knives & Joker Knives may have some options in the size you want - check their websites? DCA might know of a more budget friendly option. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
Hi DCA & Thomas, I'm wondering if one could use an Emory board in a pinch to sharpen a knife blade? Have you ever tried this. I was thinking that one could cut one down to fit into their survival Altoid can. Thanks.
Many people use wet & dry paper to sharpen their blades. I use it occasionally when sharpening my convex blades. An emery board is not too dissimilar. However, there are three issues. 1) The bonding between the emery particles & the board needs to be good else the particles will just displace when rubbed against hard steel leaving you with a stick. 2) The size of the emery particles needs to be considered. If too large or too small will not be suitable for sharpening. I use 240, 400 & 600 grit wet & dry as required. 3) The hardness of the emery needs to be considered. Genuine emery is actually aluminium oxide which is a suitable abrasive to sharpen most blades HRC62 & under. However, some 'emery' boards on the market use cheaper & softer alternatives (eg. powdered glass) which won't be suitable. Overcome these issues and I can't see why you couldn't use an emery board as a compact sharpening tool. Buy one & try it on a cheap knife. Have a great day.
Let’s all pray for a knifecenter exclusive civivi vision fg, hopefully micarta and a steel upgrade, magnacut would be a dream but s35vn seems to be one of their popular exclusive steels. Also if you guys could make an exclusive pyrite xl like your regular pyrite, the titanium and micarta is one beautiful knife.
Hey DCA. Love watching your knife center vid's. You guys do a great job! Keep it up! Question, what's up with DC53 steel. Just saw a couple knives that had it and did a google search and it is supposedly a upgraded D2 tool steel. Is this true? Would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks
I've only had limited exposure to DC53 but can make a few comments. First, while can be compared to D2 don't think of it as a D2 analogue as it's composition & heat treatment are sufficiently different. Notably it has less carbon, chromium & vanadium. Keeping it simple, it can take a higher HRC (up to 64) than D2 (up to 62) but despite that, it doesn't really hold an edge much longer due to lower edge stability. I don't recommended for angles below 18 deg due to propensity for rolling - meaning it's also not the sliciest. However, despite the higher hardness, it has smaller carbides making it easier to sharpen than D2 and takes a 'smoother' edge than D2. The reduced chromium and small carbides make it notably tougher than D2. DC53 is more likely to roll as opposed to D2's tendency to chip. Toughness is about same as AUS8/8Cr. Reduced chromium means that it's not stainless. Is there anything wrong with DC53 - no providing you don't pay too much for it (it's a low-mid end steel & I value it similar to D2). Would I recommend DC53 over D2 - for folders no due to edge stability, for fixed blades yes (mainly for the improved toughness) but only if no other steels available as there are better performing steels out there. If you like some steel variety in your diet get a blade with DC53 and give it a try. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
The red kydex on that Primal's sheath is there so it matches the blood of your enemies. Also, was that sharpie finger ring a joke? I actually can't tell.
Did you know if you flip a PM2 upside down you now have a perfect warncliff for opening packages?...kinda a 3 finger grip thing going on but you get the hang after a try or 2
I am truly loving that Shiro, but I am NOT truly loving the price tag! I reckon I'll start saving & hope there's still one available when I get the proper funds. I did go pre-order a couple of knives though, one Civivi & one WE. Love the vids DCA, keep 'em coming - though they make me spend copious amounts of $$$.
The Vision in white was on my list, but Civivi G10 in white picks up so much dirt I passed. I heard it is a better, new Damascus they made for it though.
@@mikerollins3088 The Q&A on their site says "this Damascus is compound by 10Cr15CoMov in core with 316 and 5Cr15Mov in layers." Weird... But when some of their people talked about it in videos I saw a similar answer. I'm guessing the site may be correct.
The blade is Damascus-clad. It is like a San mai blade with Damascus on the sides, with a core of 10Cr. The 10Cr should be pretty close to VG-10 in performance, provided a good heat treat.
Good looking group this week. Thanks DCA and Thomas! That Synergy is beautiful. Finally a big one! The Heretic is exactly what the knife world is missing. A real knife not bug out toy.
I don't think the design of the clip on tactile turn pen (ember red) was meant to suggest Damascus - it was meant to represent a map elevation grades. Love that SG Penguin... too rich for my blood though.
Spartan SP1 Pen Protector - "...and you get all the utility of a Sharpie marker with the ability to kinda hold on to it a little bit better if you needed to press this into some, you know, uses beyond...marking and writing" 🤣
It is modeled after the WE Ziffius. I bet they were trying to keep the knife down in price to prevent poaching off the sales of the more expensive one.
Thomas…you ok, bud? Not that ole DCA didn’t do a fine job performing solo today, but I like the whole band. Hope both you fellas are well. Keep up the spectacular work.
What’s with all the branding/billboarding on knives? Especially the ones over $100 dollars. Just makes it harder to consider purchasing a piece when it’s “blemished” with logos and text.
The fact that I have to save money to put a down payment on my new apartment instead of buying that Civivi makes me want to cry. By the time I get my old deposit back from my old apartment that thing is gonna be SOLD OUT 😂😂😂
sometimes when i look at the knives reveiwed and showed on these videos i love the blade shape but dislike the handle or choke point or the other way around love the handle or choke point but dislike the blade shape
Ahhh the eternal dilemma of all knife lovers!! I think almost all knife enthusiasts suffer this on a regular basis. Seeing new knives only to find out that they're made of some budget steel or weight a ton or are tool large/small (the list goes on....). It's the price we pay for human difference. On the bright side, it does make for a great eureka moment when you finally do find something that meets your needs. Have a great day.
Alot of these knife makers need to come back to earth with these prices. None of these materials are precious metals. None of them have hundreds of dollars of material in them. I don't begrudge anyone making a profit, very much for the free market. But doesn't mean it's a good look either.
You’re thinking in terms of materials alone not the time and effort it takes to make it pivot cut lock up and unlock flawlessly multiple times daily for years
@MikeJ602 no, I'm not. The vast majority of these knives have less than $40 dollars worth of material. I've been a mechanic for the last decade, that involves fixing and making alot of things with materials. i know what blanks and ingots of these metals cost, and that's not taking into consideration the insane discount they no doubt get by purchasing in bulk directly. And you're not going to convince me that they need 400,500,600 dollars ontop of materials to make a liner lock, the most basic lock there is with a 3 inch blade. I'm not arguing they should be 50 dollars. But 600? Give me a break. And if that doesn't make you think twice then that's wonderful, you're their favorite type of person.
I've been in and out of the industry for a number of years. While pricing factors vary between makers (eg. where they're located, their size, etc.) there are some generic factors. 1) Despite your observations materials can be a significant factor. Makers are at the mercy of suppliers (like you are as a mechanic) and some deliberately reduce availability to maintain high prices; some just charge what they like because they can and others are often trying to recover other costs such as R&D into new materials or building a new factory. 2) Labour & administrative overhead costs can be a significant factor. Labour in some countries is simply more expensive that others. More time & effort equals more cost. Taxation, tariffs & similar can be significant administration factors. 3) Distribution costs - not just transport - but markups on the way. The wholesaler buys from the manufacturer and adds their costs and a profit margin. The wholesaler sells to the retailer who adds their costs and a profit margin. While some makers charge way too much for what they're offering, however, it's my experience that the makers themselves are the least offenders. It's the other factors which really add to the cost of a knife. Please have a great day.
@realbroggo I don't disagree, if you'll notice the language I used " majority " "alot". I absolutely left room for some rare occasions. But your point also falls apart when you can find a manufacturer using the same materials and producing a very similar knife for hundreds less because one considers themselves a "premium " company. If you have been in the industry as you claim then you'll absolutely know that many companies make a very specific choice to market themselves as "high end" by having prices at a certain point, it's common business technique across all of sales, people feel like they're getting a premium item simply because it's more expensive than someone else's product. It's a marketing strategy that they can absolutely use in a free country. Just doesn't work on everyone.
@@Alexander-ji1hh No offence was intended and was wasn't trying to absolve the makers of blame - just make people realise that prices are driven by more than just the maker. Your comments regarding the marketing aspects are very accurate - especially for the larger firms. Being accepted as a 'premium' brand by the market absolutely gives you more room to charge more with minimal risk of reduced sales. In fact companies will leverage anything that desensitises customers to price increases. Do makers exploit loyalty - unfortunately, yes. Anyway, I really do mean have a great day and take care.
Dude you guys have the absolute best job! Personally I wouldn't want to present to people but I would love to get paid to play with knives. I am a knifer just like you and unfortunately it costs me a shhh¢€ ton of money to do so. If I still had a lady she would have probably left me like the others just due to my addiction.
@@Knivess0i feel like the pricing on shiros is kinda justified, the fit and finish, tolerances, materials, lockup, action, etc is literally perfect on them
I lost my passion for Damascus...only the super expensive Damasteel perform great, every other Damascus offering is AVERAGE in performance, edge retention, corrosion resistance. i got a pricey custom Damascus knife, fixed blade, walnut handle, that rusted quickly, and tip broke off easily
That Synergy is butt ugly! Lol Maybe it's just me... The Vision, however, is purdy! I've been waiting for an affordable knife with that lock style. I absolutely love those little Elkos, too! A little pricey, though. Thanks for the video! P.s. Thomas, I can't believe you let that one go! Mr Seeanderson said you were being quiet and you DIDN'T say something like, "I don't get paid to talk!"?? You're slipping, brother! 😉
That is the way I always historically pronounced it, but I have heard so many company reps pronouncing it the other way that it occasionally creeps into my words lol -DCA
i just cant bring myself to pay 800% markup for any thing if you think any of these knifes cost even 10% to make of what they price them at your not very smart
Rest of the world: *imposes unprecedented sanctions and commits billions of dollars in military aid to stop the genocide of Ukrainians by Russia* KC: "lOoK aT tHiS nIcE rUsSiAn kNiFe"
CIVIVI is getting better and better.. the VISION is a shocking beauty
I hope so. After about a million different designs they are bound to get a few winners.
It's hideous. I'm genuinely surprised anyone likes the design.
Ungainly, awkward are the words that leap to mind
Gotta fund those Chinese concentration camps for the uyghers
I agree its odd looking, and also agree with the Shocking Beauty vibe. Mine just arrived and I've been using it all week. It is SOOOO GOOD to use. Couldn't be more different from the appearance. The pocket clip is hateful though.
@@jamesR1990good things aesthetics are subjective. in my opinion it looks dope and is killer for the money
Love the footprint pattern on the Penguin. Just gives me the image of the Penguin waddle. Cool knife!
If I were a rich man I'd be ordering a few knives a week 😊
I did order a few a week....I WAS a rich man. 😢. Not anymore. I spent it all
@@Monsoonpainmoney well spent im sure 😊✌️
That would make you a poor man. Like me. D’oh!
We all would brother. Eventually we would only be rich in steel.
Ditto! I'd also start my own brand. As well as have customized variations of existing knife
New knives time *YES*
That Cybernetic has beautiful lines from the handle through the blade. Very nice!
Most people: "The grip is a little small"
DCA: "The grip is more precision oriented"
And that, folks, is how you do sales.
Haha, so true. David C is polite, but if something is whack about a knife, he will call it out... respectfully.
Those Benchmade shootouts made me want an otf now and I’ve never been interested in them before. Those are just plain beautiful
You could easily swap that scribe tool in the pen for an X-Acto knife blade.
HOPEFULLY. He should have grabbed a No.1 blade and checked. I've run across collet tools that aren't quite wide enough for the X-Acto blade.
Ooooo a tactical Sharpie!
😂
Tactile turn red/yellow pen looks like it came with a McDonald's happy meal! 😂
I love how this channel is consistently updated to show us new designs with great detail to support each blade. I love my BRK JX6 II Magnacut (wish they would reproduce the jx4) and I was looking everywhere for a budget version of a similar blade geometry for my friend. Through last week's new knife display- I have discovered the Condor Black Leaf :D He thinks it is gorgeous and when he can afford it- will be joining me on a great feather sticking/batonning fun filled adventure. :D
Thank you for the great content and looking forward for what-is-to-come!
The new bastinelli primal "karambit" is super interesting to me. One of the things that has kept me from getting a karambit so far is the finger ring. so to see a hawkbill shaped fixed blade marketed as a karambit that should more or less function as a karambit without the finger ring, is just what I needed in order to dip my toes into that side of the hobby
What do you think of ceramic blades?
As far as I am aware Benchmade does not use DLC on any of its models. They use cerakote which is much cheaper than Tungsten DLC and not nearly as durable either.
We get it. You don't like Benchmade. Stay poor
@@BPF80MCar-vi1pg Simply stating a fact, not opinion.
@@BPF80MCar-vi1pgNot liking Benchmade for their overpriced, light weight, under sized toys has nothing to do with being poor.
@@BPF80MCar-vi1pgyou when you pay $500 for 1mm thick titanium and the thinnest bit of m390 in existence when spyderco can do the same shit with cooler steels for half the damn price
@@acid6urns that is a bit much
So glad these Synergy 4 finally came out. Been waiting since blade show 2022 for them. Hoping for the Damascus one day. Grade ergos and Jim O’Young the designer is just the nicest guy ever.
Dca, what company makes a 5" scandi grind fixed blade in 1095 carbon?. With.a 90 degree spine? $125. Continued success 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That's a hard one. Scandi grinds are popular in Europe however 1) 1095 isn't widely used in Europe and 2) 5" is getting long for a traditional scandi grind which is usually used on camping, woodworking & hunting knives. If you really want a large scandi blade but are willing to choose an alternate steel (ie. 3V, A2 or O1) I recommend LT Wright. Excellent maker with great track record making outdoor/camping/field blades. You pay a bit more (definitely outside your budget) but they will last a lifetime. Condor Knives & Joker Knives may have some options in the size you want - check their websites? DCA might know of a more budget friendly option. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
Hi DCA & Thomas, I'm wondering if one could use an Emory board in a pinch to sharpen a knife blade? Have you ever tried this. I was thinking that one could cut one down to fit into their survival Altoid can. Thanks.
You can use the bottom of a coffee cup.
Many people use wet & dry paper to sharpen their blades. I use it occasionally when sharpening my convex blades. An emery board is not too dissimilar. However, there are three issues. 1) The bonding between the emery particles & the board needs to be good else the particles will just displace when rubbed against hard steel leaving you with a stick. 2) The size of the emery particles needs to be considered. If too large or too small will not be suitable for sharpening. I use 240, 400 & 600 grit wet & dry as required. 3) The hardness of the emery needs to be considered. Genuine emery is actually aluminium oxide which is a suitable abrasive to sharpen most blades HRC62 & under. However, some 'emery' boards on the market use cheaper & softer alternatives (eg. powdered glass) which won't be suitable. Overcome these issues and I can't see why you couldn't use an emery board as a compact sharpening tool. Buy one & try it on a cheap knife. Have a great day.
As someone currently holding the Vision FG and an owner of the Vision R, Civivi hit it out of the park
That sentinal strike is calling my name
John Wick is very interested in that sharpie holder...
Vision is GORGEOUS
Just ordered the vision from you guys I can’t wait for it to come in
Let’s all pray for a knifecenter exclusive civivi vision fg, hopefully micarta and a steel upgrade, magnacut would be a dream but s35vn seems to be one of their popular exclusive steels. Also if you guys could make an exclusive pyrite xl like your regular pyrite, the titanium and micarta is one beautiful knife.
I got burned out on Civivi but that strike looks sweet! May have to get back into them. 😁
Here we go again 😍
Make A Cali Legal Benchmade Shootout Otf Please
Hey DCA. Love watching your knife center vid's. You guys do a great job! Keep it up! Question, what's up with DC53 steel. Just saw a couple knives that had it and did a google search and it is supposedly a upgraded D2 tool steel. Is this true? Would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks
I've only had limited exposure to DC53 but can make a few comments. First, while can be compared to D2 don't think of it as a D2 analogue as it's composition & heat treatment are sufficiently different. Notably it has less carbon, chromium & vanadium. Keeping it simple, it can take a higher HRC (up to 64) than D2 (up to 62) but despite that, it doesn't really hold an edge much longer due to lower edge stability. I don't recommended for angles below 18 deg due to propensity for rolling - meaning it's also not the sliciest. However, despite the higher hardness, it has smaller carbides making it easier to sharpen than D2 and takes a 'smoother' edge than D2. The reduced chromium and small carbides make it notably tougher than D2. DC53 is more likely to roll as opposed to D2's tendency to chip. Toughness is about same as AUS8/8Cr. Reduced chromium means that it's not stainless. Is there anything wrong with DC53 - no providing you don't pay too much for it (it's a low-mid end steel & I value it similar to D2). Would I recommend DC53 over D2 - for folders no due to edge stability, for fixed blades yes (mainly for the improved toughness) but only if no other steels available as there are better performing steels out there. If you like some steel variety in your diet get a blade with DC53 and give it a try. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
Definitely getting the Vision FG & marher holder for mum. Cheers DCA & Thomas from Australia.
Could you do a Re-up of top fixed blade hiking/survive knives please.
I'm bummed I got the we vision r. The civivi has fixed what I don't like about the superlock.tge we is to small and no jimping.
I dont think he mentioned the price of that first Benchmade 🤔.
The red kydex on that Primal's sheath is there so it matches the blood of your enemies.
Also, was that sharpie finger ring a joke? I actually can't tell.
I purchased the CIVIVI Vision FG. I am going to try and make this my last knife purchase ever.
Did you know if you flip a PM2 upside down you now have a perfect warncliff for opening packages?...kinda a 3 finger grip thing going on but you get the hang after a try or 2
I am truly loving that Shiro, but I am NOT truly loving the price tag! I reckon I'll start saving & hope there's still one available when I get the proper funds. I did go pre-order a couple of knives though, one Civivi & one WE. Love the vids DCA, keep 'em coming - though they make me spend copious amounts of $$$.
Nice variety nice prices thank you 😊
The Vision in white was on my list, but Civivi G10 in white picks up so much dirt I passed. I heard it is a better, new Damascus they made for it though.
@sloanNYC Civivi states that the 2 steels they use in their damascus are 9cr18mov and 10cr15comov.
@@mikerollins3088 The Q&A on their site says "this Damascus is compound by 10Cr15CoMov in core with 316 and 5Cr15Mov in layers." Weird... But when some of their people talked about it in videos I saw a similar answer. I'm guessing the site may be correct.
The blade is Damascus-clad. It is like a San mai blade with Damascus on the sides, with a core of 10Cr. The 10Cr should be pretty close to VG-10 in performance, provided a good heat treat.
This is the year for civivi. These releases are insane
Good looking group this week. Thanks DCA and Thomas! That Synergy is beautiful. Finally a big one! The Heretic is exactly what the knife world is missing. A real knife not bug out toy.
The fact that the Pen Protector exists proves we are living in a simulation.
That Bear Ops knife I'll bet the action is great if you take it apart, polish the washers, and lube it up a bit.
Wish the Sentinel Strike Damascus was on the silver/black handle
Those Benchmade folks up in Portlandia are MIGHTY proud of tho$e pig-stickers they make 😊
No fixed blades this week 😢. Gerber ultimate knife in plain edge, maybe in the future 🤔
civivi killin it. great new designs
I don't think the design of the clip on tactile turn pen (ember red) was meant to suggest Damascus - it was meant to represent a map elevation grades.
Love that SG Penguin... too rich for my blood though.
Spartan SP1 Pen Protector - "...and you get all the utility of a Sharpie marker with the ability to kinda hold on to it a little bit better if you needed to press this into some, you know, uses beyond...marking and writing" 🤣
Surprised dca didn’t mention the penguin tracks on the handles on that southern grind
Not trying to be a steel snob but if that civivi sentinel strike would be perfect with a higher end steel
It is modeled after the WE Ziffius. I bet they were trying to keep the knife down in price to prevent poaching off the sales of the more expensive one.
To each their own, but I think Nitro-V is excellent -DCA
I put a big ole lead insert on the collet end of that CRKT pen.
Nice! -DCA
Thomas…you ok, bud? Not that ole DCA didn’t do a fine job performing solo today, but I like the whole band. Hope both you fellas are well. Keep up the spectacular work.
What’s with all the branding/billboarding on knives? Especially the ones over $100 dollars. Just makes it harder to consider purchasing a piece when it’s “blemished” with logos and text.
Got my blue and tan shootout. It's awesome
Nice seeing more Kubeys
The fact that I have to save money to put a down payment on my new apartment instead of buying that Civivi makes me want to cry. By the time I get my old deposit back from my old apartment that thing is gonna be SOLD OUT 😂😂😂
On your shirogorov f95
U said flat head screw driver to adjust pivot
Are u crazy it will totally ruin the screws in one second
sometimes when i look at the knives reveiwed and showed on these videos i love the blade shape but dislike the handle or choke point
or the other way around love the handle or choke point but dislike the blade shape
theres a certian middle ground between finger guard/ choke point that i like and most that are on the market dont suit my preferences
Ahhh the eternal dilemma of all knife lovers!! I think almost all knife enthusiasts suffer this on a regular basis. Seeing new knives only to find out that they're made of some budget steel or weight a ton or are tool large/small (the list goes on....). It's the price we pay for human difference. On the bright side, it does make for a great eureka moment when you finally do find something that meets your needs. Have a great day.
Where are the fixed blades?!
I just bought a xm-24 stop tempting me 😂
Bro said the wraith was "600 bucks" like it was NUFFIN 💀
Is it my imagination or does he forget to mention the price about half the time?
Wish price was shown on the screen.
Alot of these knife makers need to come back to earth with these prices. None of these materials are precious metals. None of them have hundreds of dollars of material in them. I don't begrudge anyone making a profit, very much for the free market. But doesn't mean it's a good look either.
You’re thinking in terms of materials alone not the time and effort it takes to make it pivot cut lock up and unlock flawlessly multiple times daily for years
@MikeJ602 no, I'm not. The vast majority of these knives have less than $40 dollars worth of material. I've been a mechanic for the last decade, that involves fixing and making alot of things with materials. i know what blanks and ingots of these metals cost, and that's not taking into consideration the insane discount they no doubt get by purchasing in bulk directly. And you're not going to convince me that they need 400,500,600 dollars ontop of materials to make a liner lock, the most basic lock there is with a 3 inch blade. I'm not arguing they should be 50 dollars. But 600? Give me a break. And if that doesn't make you think twice then that's wonderful, you're their favorite type of person.
I've been in and out of the industry for a number of years. While pricing factors vary between makers (eg. where they're located, their size, etc.) there are some generic factors. 1) Despite your observations materials can be a significant factor. Makers are at the mercy of suppliers (like you are as a mechanic) and some deliberately reduce availability to maintain high prices; some just charge what they like because they can and others are often trying to recover other costs such as R&D into new materials or building a new factory. 2) Labour & administrative overhead costs can be a significant factor. Labour in some countries is simply more expensive that others. More time & effort equals more cost. Taxation, tariffs & similar can be significant administration factors. 3) Distribution costs - not just transport - but markups on the way. The wholesaler buys from the manufacturer and adds their costs and a profit margin. The wholesaler sells to the retailer who adds their costs and a profit margin. While some makers charge way too much for what they're offering, however, it's my experience that the makers themselves are the least offenders. It's the other factors which really add to the cost of a knife. Please have a great day.
@realbroggo I don't disagree, if you'll notice the language I used " majority " "alot". I absolutely left room for some rare occasions. But your point also falls apart when you can find a manufacturer using the same materials and producing a very similar knife for hundreds less because one considers themselves a "premium " company. If you have been in the industry as you claim then you'll absolutely know that many companies make a very specific choice to market themselves as "high end" by having prices at a certain point, it's common business technique across all of sales, people feel like they're getting a premium item simply because it's more expensive than someone else's product. It's a marketing strategy that they can absolutely use in a free country. Just doesn't work on everyone.
@@Alexander-ji1hh No offence was intended and was wasn't trying to absolve the makers of blame - just make people realise that prices are driven by more than just the maker. Your comments regarding the marketing aspects are very accurate - especially for the larger firms. Being accepted as a 'premium' brand by the market absolutely gives you more room to charge more with minimal risk of reduced sales. In fact companies will leverage anything that desensitises customers to price increases. Do makers exploit loyalty - unfortunately, yes. Anyway, I really do mean have a great day and take care.
Dude you guys have the absolute best job! Personally I wouldn't want to present to people but I would love to get paid to play with knives. I am a knifer just like you and unfortunately it costs me a shhh¢€ ton of money to do so. If I still had a lady she would have probably left me like the others just due to my addiction.
Bruhhhh, $760 for that knife? Are people actually buying that?
All the time actually, I see them on the swap often. It's Russian too.
Ohh yes
@@Knivess0i feel like the pricing on shiros is kinda justified, the fit and finish, tolerances, materials, lockup, action, etc is literally perfect on them
I lost my passion for Damascus...only the super expensive Damasteel perform great, every other Damascus offering is AVERAGE in performance, edge retention, corrosion resistance. i got a pricey custom Damascus knife, fixed blade, walnut handle, that rusted quickly, and tip broke off easily
Southern grind has lost their minds. $348 😳 with detent slop 😖
4:17 that's what she said
Man I wish it’d knives where legal to carry in Cali ugh
That Synergy is butt ugly! Lol Maybe it's just me... The Vision, however, is purdy! I've been waiting for an affordable knife with that lock style. I absolutely love those little Elkos, too! A little pricey, though.
Thanks for the video!
P.s. Thomas, I can't believe you let that one go! Mr Seeanderson said you were being quiet and you DIDN'T say something like, "I don't get paid to talk!"?? You're slipping, brother! 😉
The Synergy is very ugly, I wouldn't even want to carry that thing for free. The Vision and Strike are both very cool, though.
@@anthonytuccillo6274 lol agreed!
59/205 is something a maker should not put on blades, exclusive or not
why name a small knife rancor? 🤔
A flipper that can't flip... just don't fly!
Benchmade is smoking crack, $300 plus for cheap plastic handles, I would love to hear them justify that price😂
Lol that heretic knife looks so tacky for $650
It looked like a gestation knife
You pronounced the word for the handle material "grivory" two different ways. It should rhyme with "ivory". Just sayin'. 🙂
That is the way I always historically pronounced it, but I have heard so many company reps pronouncing it the other way that it occasionally creeps into my words lol -DCA
A tactical linoleum knife...lol
Isn’t there a ban on Russian goods?
Don't think so. ?
Yes there is on some goods but Shirogorov moved out of Russia.
Coffin tang.
The James Brand is made of ridiculously overpriced Chinese-made products with some BS hipster advertising slogans. They need to stop that shit.
I’ve never seen so many ugly knives in one sitting.
Sorry Benchmade it looks😮
Getting way too expensive
Bougie week 😬
Did not see any nice ones this week .or any that I wanted
More folders...😔
Well...ok...but fixed blades last longer and do more stuff...
I know because i USE mine.
Didn't stay for another all folder lineup...
Thursday is NEW knife day, if companies didn’t release any this week then they don’t appear here.
Folders are already broken! 😮 what’s wrong with fixed blade knives?!?!
Some of us like to go out in public
i just cant bring myself to pay 800% markup for any thing if you think any of these knifes cost even 10% to make of what they price them at your not very smart
FK Benchmade
You sell Russian knives but blocking Russian ip 😂
Life is too short to own an ugly knife.
Rest of the world: *imposes unprecedented sanctions and commits billions of dollars in military aid to stop the genocide of Ukrainians by Russia*
KC: "lOoK aT tHiS nIcE rUsSiAn kNiFe"
Yawn!
It's funny that you guys picked the ugliest knife Civivi and We ever made as the thumbnail. Eyesore doesn't begin to describe it
Those knives are waaaaaaaaaay to expensive. I ain't gonna watch you anymore.
Walmart doesn’t do any videos on new knives of the week.
26:00 .... Is there a way to fix that flipper? I have a knife that i love but not happy i have to use some wrist to open it
I'll pick up that pen protector when it becomes available at Dollar Tree Store. NOT!