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Just curious, do you only review folders? I didn't see any fixed blade videos in a quick scan. While I love the folders I have, I'm looking for another nice budget friendly (sub $100/sub $50 if quality ones exist at that price point) edc fixed blade to scout carry.
The vosteed is easy #1. Love it. 65 bucks. Good action. Good lock. 65 bucks you can lose it, let someone use it and it's not like handing someone a pm2 or losing a $200 knife. Easy #1
I thought same thing, but then also consider that most of their great knives are over the $75, but we just happen to get them 30 to 60% off all the time. If you consider this they are truly GOAT value but that's not their MSRP. I've gotten an Escort for $43, 154/Micarta Drop Bear for $71, Cormorant in S35VN for
If any version of the STANDARD size Sheepdog was listed with a standard retail price (not after coupons or specials or sales etc) I would absolutely have included it on the list
“They will be in stock until they are out of stock, then they will be out of stock until they are RE-stocked…” Came for the knives, stayed for MC’s insightful commentary 😂
Glad to see the Lander 1 being recognized. It’s one of those knives that looks deceptively plain, but it handles and functions more smoothly than its price should allow. I honestly wouldn’t have considered it a real budget contender but it seems the price was recently dropped to keep it competitive with the newer Landers. Definite W in my book. 👊🏻
I’ve got 3 on this list, the pyrite light, top liner lock racoon, and a qsp penguin. Oddly enough, while all three are great, I find myself gravitating more and more towards the pyrite light each day when I pick a knife to carry. It’s such an awesome knife for $30!
That is a fine list. Among those the Racoon is impossible to argue. I have the crossbar lock version in micarta and it is one of my absolute favorite knives. That new Pyrite at $30 surprised the hell out of me as well. And I'm certainly going to be adding some new Miguron knives to my collection. I have the Talism which I love but I didn't realize what other great budget offerings they have.
I just got the raccoon in nitro v and ultem (crossbar) with a small discount, and am pretty well blown away. Sits easy in a pocket, easy to use like a smaller OR slightly bigger knife, brilliant handle. It's been great to see some really GOOD knives out there at about 30 dollars now too.
I'm more excited by budget knives these days than high end stuff. I enjoy testing how well made sub $50 knives are and seeing how companies try to make their models stand out since there's so many options. Where as you expect an expensive knife to be well done and they tend to be more catered to specific tastes vs. practical and simple designs budget knives have. I think the best value I have found was the Tangram Santa Fe which I got off of Amazon for $22 or something back in the day.
I’m with you on the Elementum. I got serious into knife collecting (folders, I already had fixies for camping/etc) about 3 years ago, and the Elementum was my first purchase. Loved it then, but even though it’s a good knife and it was a “gateway drug” for me, it doesn’t get much pocket time just because it’s not as interesting as a *lot* of other knives. Yet when Civivi released the special anniversary edition I bought it purely for sentimental reasons, and the Elementum is the only model I have two of. Go figure.
I have weak spot for the Boker Kalashnikov. I have a ton of them. I got the one in CTS-XHP years ago, and it's been one of my most used EDCs. The action is still perfectly snappy, and it's easy to sharpen and maintain, which I don't even have to do super often because it stays sharp for quite a while. The color on the aluminum scales has definitely seen better days, but it gives it character and makes me like it even more.
8.2 on the slam…. Dude Ozark Trail came out with a D2 crossbar lock knife on bearings. The D2 sharpens like well heat treated D2 and it’s $9….bananas, great glove box banger
I bought the Pyrite light and love it, carrying it everyday since I got it. I’ve got several of the knives you showed on your list. I just recently took delivery on a Tenacious because my Spyderco collection wouldn’t be complete without their iconic knife. Great video!
It's crazy when I started getting more serious into knives 3 to 4 years ago your list really inspired me. And the only ones on this list that were on the list then are the penguin and elementum
The QSP Canary is the one I most go to for edc. Sorts nice and low in the pocket, still fits in my hand even being on the small side, and I love the blade shape. For $45 you can’t go wrong. I’m also finding out lately that I no longer like big forward choils. Always gets caught in material I’m cutting.
I'd nominate the Kizer Roach Mini. 154cm, DEEP hollow grind. Multiple deployments. Great ergonomics. It's a better cutter than anything on this list, and only $48. OTOH, it's kinda ugly. lol
If they made a prado with a black coated blade, id own it already. The vosteed racoon has become one of my favorite edc knifes in any price backet, hopefully they make an xl version in the future.
Get ready to throw stones, but I absolutely love the Cold Steel Luzon. It's only $40 ffs. Yeah, it's kinda huge, but it still fits in all my pants just fine. I'm a big-ish dude, with big-ish hands, and getting older and a touch clumsy. I honestly find larger knives easier to manipulate, and the Luzon just feels great to me. It opens just fine with the thumb stud but really shines with the flipper. Annnd it's got the double flipper, so you can catch it on your pocket to open it. Perhaps it's ridiculous, but I never find myself wanting less blade. Also, just to provide some more reason to throw stones, I just prefer locks. I've never had one fail and they're just second nature to me because I've carried one for ages, before there were other options besides lockbacks.
Miguron makes you wonder about some of these other brands charging what they do for what you get. Such great quality, materials, and action. The Pagos is actually my favorite which never seems to get the deserved attention, IMO (but that just speaks to how good their knives are because what is preferential to me may not be for everybody else) Great job on this list. These are the knives that are going to entice newcomers into the “hobbyist echelon” of knives. Vosteed Acorn is one that surprised me as a knife that has found a ton of pocket time unexpectedly.
Yes! The compression lock raccoon is ludicrously good! I just hope aftermarket scale makers get some titanium, CF etc scales out there for it! Then it would be legit competitive against vastly more expensive knives!
Kubey, B'Yond and Kansept couldn't reach this final list, I'm getting sad for these companies. The Creon feels really good in hand, the damascus is pretty nice on it. The Mini Hellx is also really interesting. The Thwaak is a superb knife from what my colleague told me.
Thumbs/paws up for Civivi Incendie. Like the blade grind. Sharper than most right out of the box. Trying out the CJRB Nova. Good blade size but definitely a light workhorse. I find the liner lock requires a more involved effort to close using just one hand. A light almost Gentlebear carry.
I bought the Talism and the Pyrite Light; I definitely find myself favoring the Pyrite. For me personally, I find the detente more comfortable on the Pyrite. I also prefer the slightly slimmer profile on the CJRB, versus the somewhat chunky Miguron.
Question: Is it worth getting an expensive knife? I always wanted a benchmade, specifically the Osborne. I always found it pretty expensive tho. Financially im able to get one without problems. But I still find it expensive. Any thoughts? Are expensive pocket knifes worth it?
Depends on what you want and expect. As this list shows, there are so many exceptional budget knives nowadays, that in many cases you dont actually need to spend that extra money if you are just looking for a good or in many cases even very good pocket knife. If you get more into knives though and you start to favour certain handle materials or blade steels, then you will need to spend more money. Benchmade knives are good, but they are overly expensive and generally cost more in comparison to similar or even better knives from other brands. Also sometimes they can have minor quality control issues and their omega springs tend to break (you can get replacement springs though) . Nonetheless the 940 is a great knife and a classic. I love mine. :)
I love the list and your videos. Unfortunetly up in the great white north most of your list lands outside your budget territory but your insight really makes it easier to buy solid knives
Nice list! Blade HQ had the nerve to send me a used Boker that was obviously used in a demo so they lost my biz but i spruced it up. I plan to check a few of these out, thanks!
I think the Vosteed Mini Nightshade would be on my list. Got the aluminum handled version and love it. Would love a large with the cross bar lock but like the mini just fine. An awesome little slicer.
Have a Miguron Velona love it and a Talism the Talism has some sort of heat treating or finishing errors on the tip of the knife almost burned looking its not very noticeable but it is a gripe still an amazing knife love it. I will say the Velona is a fantastic feeling knife I just use is as a fidget flipper at home but is good if you have larger hands. I have cut tape and boxes with the Talism its fantastic I used to EDC it all the time but I typically carry a Buck Bantam or Buck 110 or if I'm walking ill carry the CRKT CEO because its extremely light good for gym shorts.
@metal_complex What do you consider budget? I know it's subjective, but i think less than $100 is budget territory. The Vision FG is a GREAT knife sub $100. Keep up the great videos!
Great list! I probably would’ve picked just about every single one of those myself. And I also agree that spending the extra few dollars on the Vision FG is the way to go. Imagine if they came out with that thing in S90V or properly heat treated Magnacut? it would certainly be my all-time favorite knife, and maybe one of the best offerings of all time lol
I got the Talism based on this channel's discussion of Miguron quality. The knife I got was not great. It came very dirty all over. Also has some pretty bad pivot lash. Otherwise, the fit and finish is fine, but no better than say a Sanrenmu. It arrived with way too much lockbar tension and the action was binding up from all the black, gritty lubricant. It was usable after I cleaned and adjusted but still mediocre. The factory edge was well below average. For similar money, I have received much better fit, finish and quality control from Petrified Fish for example.
I have a button lock raccoon love it I also have 3 civivi element one black one orange one from we knives in 20cv I had a penguin but lost it so I might buy another one in jeans Micarta I know this is not on the list ( because it's expensive) but I think im going to get a giant mouse Iona 2
Love your videos. They have been very helpful for picking out knives to buy. Possibly an interesting video idea for you. Everytime I buy a knife I buy one in a blade steel I don't have any of and I'm trying to get one of every type of blade steel. Could you do a video showing your favorite knife by blade steel type? Ex favorite D2, 14c28n, 154cm and so on. That would really change the outcome I feel for favorites.
Nice choices, though I'm surprised you didn't have the Iron Fly Yolo on there, unless this was filmed before you got it. For a budget knife it's the best button lock out there.
Nice list, maybe have some categories next time, like best budget; overbuilt knife that isn't a Cold Steel (Artisan Proponent imho), gentleman (CRKT CEO), assisted (Kershaw Leek), etc. Also, the greatest budget knife is not the pyrite, it is from boker and you your mortal self have said to be lucky just to have been in her majestic presence! I hope the rainbow lady takes mercy on you, MC! 😂
@@JoshSweet I complemented saying nice list, gave a suggestion for categories and my winners (fyi IMHO means in my humble opinion), and then made a joke referencing his old sarcastic video about the boker mermaid, so no I am not doing what you are implying. Also note the laughing face at the end. Chillax.
Anyone from Canada get a miguron? I'm trying to get the Velona but their site doesn't seem to ship to Canada. There's another site that has them but I've never ordered a knife from the states before so wondering if customs will even let it though
Budget is not all roses... I got a Miguron Moyarel in White G10 with the black blade, and it squeaks when you disengage the liner lock. I tried the #2 pencil trick, but it didn't help. Also, my button lock Raccoon rattles when closed if you shake it. No biggie, but it's still annoying.
I've got a Racoon and love it, but mine has the crossbar lock. I've been looking for one with the top liner lock but they're out of stock everywhere. Til they're in stock again, I guess. 😂
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Just curious, do you only review folders? I didn't see any fixed blade videos in a quick scan. While I love the folders I have, I'm looking for another nice budget friendly (sub $100/sub $50 if quality ones exist at that price point) edc fixed blade to scout carry.
The vosteed is easy #1. Love it. 65 bucks. Good action. Good lock. 65 bucks you can lose it, let someone use it and it's not like handing someone a pm2 or losing a $200 knife. Easy #1
I know I’m getting old when I miss seeing the Rat on this otherwise great list.
Obi-Wan: "That is a name I have not heard in years..."
Maybe they could update the rat to a crossbar lock...🤔🤔🤔
I want the rat 1 in Ti framelock..micarta inlay showside..S90v .. Please!!
And the Dozier.
Kizer needed more love on this list imo.
They make a lot of great knives, just nothing I consider "goat" status
I thought same thing, but then also consider that most of their great knives are over the $75, but we just happen to get them 30 to 60% off all the time. If you consider this they are truly GOAT value but that's not their MSRP.
I've gotten an Escort for $43, 154/Micarta Drop Bear for $71, Cormorant in S35VN for
If any version of the STANDARD size Sheepdog was listed with a standard retail price (not after coupons or specials or sales etc) I would absolutely have included it on the list
“They will be in stock until they are out of stock, then they will be out of stock until they are RE-stocked…”
Came for the knives, stayed for MC’s insightful commentary 😂
Glad to see the Lander 1 being recognized. It’s one of those knives that looks deceptively plain, but it handles and functions more smoothly than its price should allow. I honestly wouldn’t have considered it a real budget contender but it seems the price was recently dropped to keep it competitive with the newer Landers. Definite W in my book. 👊🏻
Glad to see the Serene getting the recognition it deserves!!
I’ve got 3 on this list, the pyrite light, top liner lock racoon, and a qsp penguin. Oddly enough, while all three are great, I find myself gravitating more and more towards the pyrite light each day when I pick a knife to carry. It’s such an awesome knife for $30!
The Sencut Serene is back! Yes!
That is a fine list. Among those the Racoon is impossible to argue. I have the crossbar lock version in micarta and it is one of my absolute favorite knives.
That new Pyrite at $30 surprised the hell out of me as well.
And I'm certainly going to be adding some new Miguron knives to my collection. I have the Talism which I love but I didn't realize what other great budget offerings they have.
I just got the raccoon in nitro v and ultem (crossbar) with a small discount, and am pretty well blown away. Sits easy in a pocket, easy to use like a smaller OR slightly bigger knife, brilliant handle.
It's been great to see some really GOOD knives out there at about 30 dollars now too.
I'm more excited by budget knives these days than high end stuff. I enjoy testing how well made sub $50 knives are and seeing how companies try to make their models stand out since there's so many options. Where as you expect an expensive knife to be well done and they tend to be more catered to specific tastes vs. practical and simple designs budget knives have. I think the best value I have found was the Tangram Santa Fe which I got off of Amazon for $22 or something back in the day.
The Elementum was the start of my knife journey.
The obligatory, nearly subliminal ‘giggity’ was perfectly well executed!
I’m with you on the Elementum. I got serious into knife collecting (folders, I already had fixies for camping/etc) about 3 years ago, and the Elementum was my first purchase. Loved it then, but even though it’s a good knife and it was a “gateway drug” for me, it doesn’t get much pocket time just because it’s not as interesting as a *lot* of other knives. Yet when Civivi released the special anniversary edition I bought it purely for sentimental reasons, and the Elementum is the only model I have two of. Go figure.
Great video.
Love seeing stuff that us pour folks can afford.
I have weak spot for the Boker Kalashnikov. I have a ton of them. I got the one in CTS-XHP years ago, and it's been one of my most used EDCs. The action is still perfectly snappy, and it's easy to sharpen and maintain, which I don't even have to do super often because it stays sharp for quite a while. The color on the aluminum scales has definitely seen better days, but it gives it character and makes me like it even more.
Okay okay I’ll check out a Miguron next😆
Vosteed been doing great things this year. Excited for what's to come
If you are serious about dollar to value ratio you HAVE to be Miguron heavy on your list. Don't apologize. Great list.
Yes.
Budget list no Kizer? The Cormorant is $69 in Nitro V and the Amicus is $39 also in Nitro V! Although they may not be goats I guess. Great video.
Agree that pyrite light is just right 😊
8.2 on the slam….
Dude Ozark Trail came out with a D2 crossbar lock knife on bearings. The D2 sharpens like well heat treated D2 and it’s $9….bananas, great glove box banger
thats a hard pass from me, everytime. Id rather not give more money to the walmart machine.
There's no way their D2 would even come in at 55 HRC. I don't trust the hyper cheap stuff. It's cheap for a reason
@@metal_complex i think for 10 bucks its worth testing to be sure. i don't know if you own any hardness testing tools though
@rays5163 we have a few people in this community who can do that. LTK would be my number 1 choice
@@metal_complex ill check out his channel if he has one. Thanks for the rec
I bought the Pyrite light and love it, carrying it everyday since I got it. I’ve got several of the knives you showed on your list. I just recently took delivery on a Tenacious because my Spyderco collection wouldn’t be complete without their iconic knife. Great video!
Great list ... was surprised you like the Raccoon this much as far as the top liner button lock. Thanks, MC
Yep, the Vosteeds (Raccoon and Valkyrie) are superb knives...but IMHO so is the CIVIVI Regulatron in Nitro-V and Green Micarta!
It's crazy when I started getting more serious into knives 3 to 4 years ago your list really inspired me. And the only ones on this list that were on the list then are the penguin and elementum
I’m really liking the pyrite Bowie.
The QSP Canary is the one I most go to for edc. Sorts nice and low in the pocket, still fits in my hand even being on the small side, and I love the blade shape. For $45 you can’t go wrong. I’m also finding out lately that I no longer like big forward choils. Always gets caught in material I’m cutting.
100% agree with the Raccoon at #1
No budget knife list without Kizer can be taken seriously. I mean the nitro v dropbear is $69.
It's OK. Not my favorite.
@@metal_complex I'm right there with you. I know it's a great knife that many really like...but it's just never done it for me.
Kizers sweet spot is a bit higher than what MC considers budget. It’s a good list.
I'd nominate the Kizer Roach Mini. 154cm, DEEP hollow grind. Multiple deployments. Great ergonomics. It's a better cutter than anything on this list, and only $48. OTOH, it's kinda ugly. lol
@@BladeLabMiamiI bought it, and returned it immediately. 😢
If they made a prado with a black coated blade, id own it already. The vosteed racoon has become one of my favorite edc knifes in any price backet, hopefully they make an xl version in the future.
Get ready to throw stones, but I absolutely love the Cold Steel Luzon. It's only $40 ffs. Yeah, it's kinda huge, but it still fits in all my pants just fine. I'm a big-ish dude, with big-ish hands, and getting older and a touch clumsy. I honestly find larger knives easier to manipulate, and the Luzon just feels great to me. It opens just fine with the thumb stud but really shines with the flipper. Annnd it's got the double flipper, so you can catch it on your pocket to open it. Perhaps it's ridiculous, but I never find myself wanting less blade. Also, just to provide some more reason to throw stones, I just prefer locks. I've never had one fail and they're just second nature to me because I've carried one for ages, before there were other options besides lockbacks.
Love my qsp penguin
Miguron makes you wonder about some of these other brands charging what they do for what you get. Such great quality, materials, and action. The Pagos is actually my favorite which never seems to get the deserved attention, IMO (but that just speaks to how good their knives are because what is preferential to me may not be for everybody else)
Great job on this list. These are the knives that are going to entice newcomers into the “hobbyist echelon” of knives.
Vosteed Acorn is one that surprised me as a knife that has found a ton of pocket time unexpectedly.
Yes! The compression lock raccoon is ludicrously good! I just hope aftermarket scale makers get some titanium, CF etc scales out there for it! Then it would be legit competitive against vastly more expensive knives!
Vision FG forever!
Kubey, B'Yond and Kansept couldn't reach this final list, I'm getting sad for these companies.
The Creon feels really good in hand, the damascus is pretty nice on it.
The Mini Hellx is also really interesting.
The Thwaak is a superb knife from what my colleague told me.
Thumbs/paws up for Civivi Incendie. Like the blade grind. Sharper than most right out of the box. Trying out the CJRB Nova. Good blade size but definitely a light workhorse. I find the liner lock requires a more involved effort to close using just one hand. A light almost Gentlebear carry.
Agree 100% with the list. I would add the Kershaw Irridium to the list.
I bought the Talism and the Pyrite Light; I definitely find myself favoring the Pyrite. For me personally, I find the detente more comfortable on the Pyrite. I also prefer the slightly slimmer profile on the CJRB, versus the somewhat chunky Miguron.
I have several of the knives you've shown. The Velona and Moyarl are fantastic. Really good list of budget knives. Thanks
Question:
Is it worth getting an expensive knife?
I always wanted a benchmade, specifically the Osborne.
I always found it pretty expensive tho.
Financially im able to get one without problems.
But I still find it expensive.
Any thoughts?
Are expensive pocket knifes worth it?
Depends on what you want and expect. As this list shows, there are so many exceptional budget knives nowadays, that in many cases you dont actually need to spend that extra money if you are just looking for a good or in many cases even very good pocket knife. If you get more into knives though and you start to favour certain handle materials or blade steels, then you will need to spend more money. Benchmade knives are good, but they are overly expensive and generally cost more in comparison to similar or even better knives from other brands. Also sometimes they can have minor quality control issues and their omega springs tend to break (you can get replacement springs though) . Nonetheless the 940 is a great knife and a classic. I love mine. :)
I love the list and your videos. Unfortunetly up in the great white north most of your list lands outside your budget territory but your insight really makes it easier to buy solid knives
@10:42 the Ned Flanders?? I had no idea Homer's neighbor had his own knife! That's pretty cool...
Nice list! Blade HQ had the nerve to send me a used Boker that was obviously used in a demo so they lost my biz but i spruced it up. I plan to check a few of these out, thanks!
I think the Vosteed Mini Nightshade would be on my list. Got the aluminum handled version and love it. Would love a large with the cross bar lock but like the mini just fine. An awesome little slicer.
Have you tried the Vosteed Acorn?
Was surprised it didn't make the list at $40-$50
Icon knife from harbor freight is actually a great knife $39.99. If you can find one! They do move fast!
Recently picked up a lightning OTF, it was shockingly good for sub $35.
I find myself carrying my ODD22 a lot. Also really, really love the Tranquil.
I have to blame/thank you for getting me interested in knives again MC..
No complaints here. Great list MC!
Once again .. great list .. tons of useful information … keep up the good work MG. !!!
Great list, well covered in short descriptions ❤ Own half of them. Just a note- segment titles are wonky…Spyderco? May want to fix those. 😉
Great video. My favorite budget knife is the Kizer Mini Critical. Thumbstud version with micarta.
Hello! Sencut Serene button aluminum made me super happy for the price.
I have 6 of the knives listed. The] are all Goat pieces.
Well I would put miguron keryx❤ I know it’s only fine to you ?!?!
I agree... the Racoon is a good knife.
Kizer Fighter under sub 50 and often under 30. 154cm, smooth as glass
Thanks for the list. Surprised not one Kizer here. Cheers!
Have a Miguron Velona love it and a Talism the Talism has some sort of heat treating or finishing errors on the tip of the knife almost burned looking its not very noticeable but it is a gripe still an amazing knife love it. I will say the Velona is a fantastic feeling knife I just use is as a fidget flipper at home but is good if you have larger hands. I have cut tape and boxes with the Talism its fantastic I used to EDC it all the time but I typically carry a Buck Bantam or Buck 110 or if I'm walking ill carry the CRKT CEO because its extremely light good for gym shorts.
@metal_complex What do you consider budget? I know it's subjective, but i think less than $100 is budget territory. The Vision FG is a GREAT knife sub $100. Keep up the great videos!
Great list! I probably would’ve picked just about every single one of those myself. And I also agree that spending the extra few dollars on the Vision FG is the way to go. Imagine if they came out with that thing in S90V or properly heat treated Magnacut? it would certainly be my all-time favorite knife, and maybe one of the best offerings of all time lol
Absolutely! Knifecenter did a S35VN + CF version for $140. It's still available.
I love these lists! Thank ya! 🫡
You feel the same way about the Elementum that I feel about Glock.
Sachse, serene, amd crowley all look amazing. I need that gray velona. Amd a moyarl.
I got the Talism based on this channel's discussion of Miguron quality. The knife I got was not great. It came very dirty all over. Also has some pretty bad pivot lash. Otherwise, the fit and finish is fine, but no better than say a Sanrenmu. It arrived with way too much lockbar tension and the action was binding up from all the black, gritty lubricant. It was usable after I cleaned and adjusted but still mediocre. The factory edge was well below average.
For similar money, I have received much better fit, finish and quality control from Petrified Fish for example.
Love my Raccoon!!!
gonna break the table one of these days with that ig logo
I carry the Chevalier. But I also carry the Kershaw Iridium. I would have thought that would have made the list.
There's also the Kizer Mini Grouper if you want an alternative to the Vosteed Racoon.
I have a button lock raccoon love it I also have 3 civivi element one black one orange one from we knives in 20cv I had a penguin but lost it so I might buy another one in jeans Micarta I know this is not on the list ( because it's expensive) but I think im going to get a giant mouse Iona 2
the pyrite is wow for the money stating at beginning lol
I carry the hectare almost daily. I love that knife. I think Prado might be my next purchase. (new member) love the emojis lol
I have a brand new unused one. brand new in the box. buy mine :). didn't like it . too big for my baby hands :(
Are the blades under 3 inches because in mu state you can only carry one with a blade under 3 inches
I really like D2 a lot, and really wish some makers would start leaning into CPM D2 (looking at you ProTech).
Love your videos. They have been very helpful for picking out knives to buy. Possibly an interesting video idea for you. Everytime I buy a knife I buy one in a blade steel I don't have any of and I'm trying to get one of every type of blade steel. Could you do a video showing your favorite knife by blade steel type? Ex favorite D2, 14c28n, 154cm and so on. That would really change the outcome I feel for favorites.
I Would love to see a MC design through Miguron
I think ya could have substituted the petrified fish Victor for one of the migurons. Otherwise great list
Nice choices, though I'm surprised you didn't have the Iron Fly Yolo on there, unless this was filmed before you got it. For a budget knife it's the best button lock out there.
Gotta keep the Civivi Qubit in the list! :D
That wasn't a logo slap that was a slam 😂 10/10
How would you say the crossbar Raccoon stacks up against this list?
The Vision FG should be at the very top with the Racoon . I share pretty similar views, thanks for the content
It is. Like I said at the beginning, it's just over the $75 mark
Nice list, maybe have some categories next time, like best budget; overbuilt knife that isn't a Cold Steel (Artisan Proponent imho), gentleman (CRKT CEO), assisted (Kershaw Leek), etc. Also, the greatest budget knife is not the pyrite, it is from boker and you your mortal self have said to be lucky just to have been in her majestic presence! I hope the rainbow lady takes mercy on you, MC! 😂
Are you telling MC how to do his videos…?
@@JoshSweet I complemented saying nice list, gave a suggestion for categories and my winners (fyi IMHO means in my humble opinion), and then made a joke referencing his old sarcastic video about the boker mermaid, so no I am not doing what you are implying. Also note the laughing face at the end. Chillax.
Great video. Awesome suggestions 💪🏻😲✌🏻
The Vosteed Raccoon Top Liner Lock is always out of stock everywhere every time I look.
A knife with D2-steel and G10 handle, the price is almost the same, the rest is a question of taste 👍👍
racoon is the only knife I've sent back. I thought it was super cheap. I was very underwhelmed. Parrot over racoon all day
Anyone from Canada get a miguron? I'm trying to get the Velona but their site doesn't seem to ship to Canada. There's another site that has them but I've never ordered a knife from the states before so wondering if customs will even let it though
Cross bar lock Raccoon is better IMO.
I would add the other bigger elementum
Great video man 👍
I’ve been waiting for a restock on the raccoon top liner lock! I did pick up a crossbar lock version with cleaver blade while I wait though.
Budget is not all roses... I got a Miguron Moyarel in White G10 with the black blade, and it squeaks when you disengage the liner lock. I tried the #2 pencil trick, but it didn't help. Also, my button lock Raccoon rattles when closed if you shake it. No biggie, but it's still annoying.
I've got a Racoon and love it, but mine has the crossbar lock. I've been looking for one with the top liner lock but they're out of stock everywhere. Til they're in stock again, I guess. 😂
Very good 👍😊
MC please review the Sencut ArcBlast!!!! I need the one and only to give me the go ahead :(((((
I’ll never understand the hype behind the boker kalashnikov