I have a FOBOS Cacula and absolutely love it. Very capable and robust but not too large, it has great fit and finish. The stonewash is polished underneath so it's very smooth. DCA, you are correct about what looks like a thumb hole, it's built off a design of their folder, which is still in the works. Can't recommend the Cacula enough.
Don't ever feel like you have to apologize for American made products. The increase in price to know you're supporting American businesses is almost always worth it.
The "almost" is the key word... Good supporting the own country production, when company are not taking Advance of it and overprice stuff more than justified... I for once don't generally buy Italian knives, since herein Italy.... Are generally priced higher than there in US, which makes little sense to me and feel like they ripping me off. Of course, this is not general situation, but happens a lot. True that the 2 markets are different, and this drives at least partially the price, but... Still bothering me
Everyone wants to support American made til they have to pay American made prices. Love benchmade they make some of the best knives on the market. That’s why EVERY knife maker has copied their designs and locks.
$184 isn't bad for that Czech Republic made Acta Non Verba. Larrin Thomas has a winner with Magnacut steel. It's a shame those Olamics are so expensive and out of my range ($200) because they're totally useful. They could do a Spyderco and put premium steel with a practical FRN Type handle and I'd buy that 90V steel, but not at $600++. I really wished Case would jump up to a 440C type steel. 440C is better than some folks think. It is the 100 average all knife steels are rated by, like OPS+ in baseball where 100 is the average. If 110 (VG10) above average and 90 (14C28N) below average.
I'm glad you did a great video DCA, cause I missed All My Circuits to see it! I wish Case Knives Would make a full sized Trapper with the Warnclift 2nd blade. I don't hate the spay blade It's just the Warnclift or even better a Big Sheepsfoot blade would suit me better. It's also nice to see someone come out with a dedicated replacement for the Buck 110/112 select's dreadful huge pocketclip! I ended up modifying a couple Benchmade Bugout Pocketclips for the two 112 selects I have. But then I ground down the sides, slimming it down, of the OEM Buck Pocketclip (because I do like the Buck Knives logo) and added it to a Buck 110 LT along with a Thumbstud.
There’s only a few options in the tiny balisong market. I’ve tried a couple around the 300+ range and they weren’t designed well nor did they flip very well. Heed Industries actually specializes in balisongs, so their design looks phenomenal and actually flippable. Very tempted to grab one!
I hear you, DCA. I got a knife last Christmas and was very disappointed when I saw there was no pocket flish... No Pocket Flish... can you believe that?😂
That bolo looks AWESOME! Something for your excellent weekly FAQ video: Bolos! What would be a more budget friendly option? Also: is there a folder to match? A folding edc bolo?!
Nice video as usual, with a note... If you don't consider ambidextrous a knife with a single side movable thumb stud, then there there is no ambidextrous knife that has a pocket clip (unless one exists that has a clip on each side....)
If you want a high end knife that has unbeatable ergos, the Olamic Wayfarer 247 Cutlass is a fantastic knife. Fit, finish, ergo's, blade sharpness, EVERYTHING is perfect.
The Benchmade Claymores are named after the military directional AP mine that itself was named after a famous Medieval Scottish sword. So it completes the nomenclature circle.
I would like to see more knives with Ultem plastic handles. My warncliff PM2 has RGT Ultem grips and it is my favorite edc. Lightweight also. Screw heavy metal grips.
I find it hard to sharpen D2 to a razor fine edge like I can with other steels. Maybe im doing something wrong but my other non-D2 blades I can get shaving sharp.
One minute into the video comment: Those pocket clips look great, can you please please PLEASE get them to make two hole clips of a similar design for Spyderco knives??? The monstrous one with a hold in the center is hideous!
any alternative for Morse Kochanski knife: short, thick blade, non sceletonized fultang, high toughness steel (example:cpm3v) can be used as NECK knife. ?
I’ve always loved Benchmade, they’ve made some great knives. But they’ve finally pushed me away. That Bailout price is bad. You can get so much more for so much less. Even American made you can do better. They’ve got nothing going for them anymore.
DCA, Something I heard you mention in the video several times and being a long time off and on collector and even knifemaker long time ago which made me even more curious. What are "LIFTERS" on knives you mentioned??? : )
I love titanium but if we’re being honest the buck pocket clip is more secure than my benchmade knives spydercos pretty much all premium knives I carry the s35vn spitfire when I need a knife I know I won’t lose
I no longer buy "Made in China" which completely takes whole knife companies out of the picture. They are our enemy and try to undercut everything we do. They spend more money to subvert our way of life than George Soros can even dream of.
Dude that small Bali is so sweet. I just can’t spend that much tho. DCA please thru your knife industry weight around and get a cheaper Bali for a knife center exclusive thanks man…
curious to know: how do you (knife center) know that a knife like the Acta Non Verba A100 is actually using Magnacut? They could easily make with S35vn... and slap on a magnacut label so how would we know?
These companies have a certain reputation to maintain with pricing things and customer satisfaction they can't afford to lie about it. These aren't Chinese made knives, there's industry reputation they have to uphold
As the bolo was issued to Hospital Corpsman I would not call it tactical. As a former Corpsman, I have always found that tool interesting and love the history of it and seeing reimagined designs of it.
This Dude sounds like the Bob Ross of Knives. 😂 Happy Trees.. Happy Trees living over here, wait, here comes Mr. Happy Bolo, aggressively hacking and chopping! No more Happy Trees.
Why didn't they keep the window breaker on the Bailout? That is a very cool thing to have imo. Still charging a ridiculous premium but giving you less. Still.... If you like the Bugout, the Bailout is an upfrade. Grippy aluminum handle & a little larger overall.
That Jungle Bolo is sa-WEET. I'd argue against it being a tactical tool, but dang near anything can be tactical I guess. Either way, it can double as a canoe paddle...
Concerning the dragonfly. The Marines do not have their own medical corps. Marines don't yell medic, they yell corpsman. You damn well better believe that those things saw front-line combat.
I wish southern grind would use decent steels. I know their knives are basically a charity donation bc most of the money goes to their charity, but they could at least use a decent steel 200+ dollars for 14C-28N .
@@Cardsone1 To be honest I'm at a point where no knife is worth it anymore. I like the Bailout (don't own one yet though) and I like this color way very much (and no glass breaker, which for me is a bonus). So probably yes. But I always take my time with buying. So, I will see in a month or so...
@Beat E. Schaub I agree. The color combo on this one is on point! But 300 is insane, like I'm pretty sure that's what I paid for my sebenza a couple of years ago... no way I'm paying that for a production Benchmade, we are talking about 2 totally different levels of knives lol
@Beat E. Schaub I actually looked them up right after that comment and was like, dang, haha glad I got one when I did! Most of them were out of stock, though, so they appear to still sell at that 500 price, I don't see why anyone would buy this at 300 though, I'm sure another "blowout sale" is on the horizon lol
Folks at Benchmade need to get out and get a little fresh air, some sunshine, and back in contact with reality. Come to think of it, quite a few manufacturers nowadays could benefit from that. Maybe they could do a work Retreat together.
I put a Lynch titanium fade clip on my ad20.5, along with Flytanium blue G10 scales, purple thumbstuds and purple titanium backspacer. I call it my Frankenstein knife. Came out looking pretty cool. But let me tell you, getting the original thumbstuds off was one heck of a job. I knew they were red loctited, so heating them up with a hair blower was just step one. The studs had a slotted side for a flat head screwdriver, but the other side was a stepped cone which was incredibly difficult to hold on to with any kind of pliers, just kept slipping off. I ended up using a wire crimper/stripper and squeezing it with all I had. After trying and giving up several times, I contacted Demko and they said they would remove them for me. But I went at it one more time and finally got them off. The Flytanium studs have a T6 screw on both sides so getting them on using two drivers with red loctite was a breeze compared to the removal. Sorry for this long comment but I needed to share my experience. Have a good one.
I just wanna say , I got my esee 5 Monday and it is badaaasssss . Thank you knife center for y'all's reviews and quick shipping time
The Esee Izula as my edc fixed blade. What a tremendous knife company. Lifetime guarantee!
@@Ratchman_5000 esee truly rocks
ESSE is great! Their warranty is legendary and their heat treatment makes their 1095 perform so well it's amazing!
Enjoy your knife 👍🏼👍🏼
I have a FOBOS Cacula and absolutely love it. Very capable and robust but not too large, it has great fit and finish. The stonewash is polished underneath so it's very smooth. DCA, you are correct about what looks like a thumb hole, it's built off a design of their folder, which is still in the works. Can't recommend the Cacula enough.
The slim select is the best inexpensive work knife out there. When I get a little spare cash 2 clips are coming my way.
More edc fixed blades please. Gratzi
Exactly!
Bought a bradford guardian 3 a short while ago, cant recommend enough
Fixed blades rock. If you need a figget toy, mommy needs to buy you Adderall.
Even better than the normal pocket flish, is the ambi-capable pocket flish.
I almost never see a knife anymore and just have to have it. My Tops Operator 7 from KC should arrive today😂
fobos cacula is awesome
Don't ever feel like you have to apologize for American made products. The increase in price to know you're supporting American businesses is almost always worth it.
The "almost" is the key word... Good supporting the own country production, when company are not taking Advance of it and overprice stuff more than justified... I for once don't generally buy Italian knives, since herein Italy.... Are generally priced higher than there in US, which makes little sense to me and feel like they ripping me off. Of course, this is not general situation, but happens a lot. True that the 2 markets are different, and this drives at least partially the price, but... Still bothering me
Not to a European.
Everyone wants to support American made til they have to pay American made prices. Love benchmade they make some of the best knives on the market. That’s why EVERY knife maker has copied their designs and locks.
Yep ! Except for General Motors
Those Fobos knives tho! 😍😍😍🤩🤩
$184 isn't bad for that Czech Republic made Acta Non Verba. Larrin Thomas has a winner with Magnacut steel.
It's a shame those Olamics are so expensive and out of my range ($200) because they're totally useful. They could do a Spyderco and put premium steel with a practical FRN Type handle and I'd buy that 90V steel, but not at $600++.
I really wished Case would jump up to a 440C type steel. 440C is better than some folks think. It is the 100 average all knife steels are rated by, like OPS+ in baseball where 100 is the average. If 110 (VG10) above average and 90 (14C28N) below average.
Those are some of the best looking Olamics, both in profile and finishes, that I’ve seen in awhile. Plus s90v certainly helps!
I'm glad you did a great video DCA, cause I missed All My Circuits to see it!
I wish Case Knives Would make a full sized Trapper with the Warnclift 2nd blade. I don't hate the spay blade It's just the Warnclift or even better a Big Sheepsfoot blade would suit me better.
It's also nice to see someone come out with a dedicated replacement for the Buck 110/112 select's dreadful huge pocketclip! I ended up modifying a couple Benchmade Bugout Pocketclips for the two 112 selects I have. But then I ground down the sides, slimming it down, of the OEM Buck Pocketclip (because I do like the Buck Knives logo) and added it to a Buck 110 LT along with a Thumbstud.
New knives time *YES*
Wait, so the claymore is a blade named after a mine named after a blade?
Claymore memes greatsword in Gaelic
Nameception!
Yes
The circle of life 😂
Nice list! I'd maybe find a way to inch the Para3 LW in there. Thanks Stassa!
My Favorite Time of the Week, also !!
Yea! Been needing a new pocket clip for my 112 slim for so long
Always my favorite day of the week too.
There’s only a few options in the tiny balisong market. I’ve tried a couple around the 300+ range and they weren’t designed well nor did they flip very well. Heed Industries actually specializes in balisongs, so their design looks phenomenal and actually flippable. Very tempted to grab one!
New knives! Thanks, David and Thomas.
That FOBOS Alaris looks awesome! On my list!
Great Show guys👍👍
Still waiting for that ANV M311 compact.
I hear you, DCA. I got a knife last Christmas and was very disappointed when I saw there was no pocket flish...
No Pocket Flish... can you believe that?😂
That bolo looks AWESOME! Something for your excellent weekly FAQ video: Bolos! What would be a more budget friendly option? Also: is there a folder to match? A folding edc bolo?!
In regards to the Acta Non Verba. I would argue it is still ambidextrous. The pocket clip can only be attached to one side at a time.
That Jugle Bolo looks sweet but at that price? Sheesh
Nice video as usual, with a note... If you don't consider ambidextrous a knife with a single side movable thumb stud, then there there is no ambidextrous knife that has a pocket clip (unless one exists that has a clip on each side....)
DCA, do you ever remove the coating (dlc) etc, from blades? I like alot of designs that have coatings but I hate coatings.
If you want a high end knife that has unbeatable ergos, the Olamic Wayfarer 247 Cutlass is a fantastic knife. Fit, finish, ergo's, blade sharpness, EVERYTHING is perfect.
The Benchmade Claymores are named after the military directional AP mine that itself was named after a famous Medieval Scottish sword. So it completes the nomenclature circle.
The WhipperSnapper has been my dream knife since first seeing a picture of one with the sheepsfoot blade I hope to have one someday!!
Can I purchase the Olamic Whippersnapper shown on your April 20th review since that’s my Birthday? Please
I would like to see more knives with Ultem plastic handles. My warncliff PM2 has RGT Ultem grips and it is my favorite edc. Lightweight also. Screw heavy metal grips.
I find it hard to sharpen D2 to a razor fine edge like I can with other steels. Maybe im doing something wrong but my other non-D2 blades I can get shaving sharp.
One minute into the video comment: Those pocket clips look great, can you please please PLEASE get them to make two hole clips of a similar design for Spyderco knives??? The monstrous one with a hold in the center is hideous!
Can I switch knives I own or plan to own with bearings to washers?
any alternative for Morse Kochanski knife: short, thick blade, non sceletonized fultang, high toughness steel (example:cpm3v) can be used as NECK knife. ?
THANK YOU
I’ve always loved Benchmade, they’ve made some great knives. But they’ve finally pushed me away. That Bailout price is bad. You can get so much more for so much less. Even American made you can do better. They’ve got nothing going for them anymore.
Right? They were somewhat fairly priced before but now they are way overpriced.
DCA, Something I heard you mention in the video several times and being a long time off and on collector and even knifemaker long time ago which made me even more curious. What are "LIFTERS" on knives you mentioned??? : )
The bad monkey looks great! But no left handed option 😢
Does the mini trapper come with half stops this year?
Acta Non Verba make a *perfectly* suitable knife for lefties.... but make the opening stud single-sided.
I want to know what that little silver rod is in the Hogue … Top of the scale
It is the included torx wrench which can be used to adjust or remove the handles for cleaning -DCA
I love titanium but if we’re being honest the buck pocket clip is more secure than my benchmade knives spydercos pretty much all premium knives I carry the s35vn spitfire when I need a knife I know I won’t lose
Agreed non- coating is better . Some of these coatings look cheap. Stone wash is a simple process .
Awesome
Thx, good
Where is the MagnaCut KA-BAR made by Spartan?
Is it just me or does it seem like 20cv and m390 are featured on high end knives more often than 204p. I wonder why that is?
That Southern Grind is robust!
And way overpriced.
And not that great… I had the old KC exclusive in S45VN and it wasn’t anything to write home about. I was very disappointed cause I loved the look
Why would you have the jungle bolo on if it's discontinued?
We had a batch and they sold out after the video posted. We've ordered more from the maker though :) -DCA
How is the sharpening of CPM-D2 compared to D2? D2 takes a while to sharpen.
It is supposed to be easier due to the uniformity and reduction in carbide size.
Wow ... some really nice USA-made options this week. Thx DCA and Tomas.
I no longer buy "Made in China" which completely takes whole knife companies out of the picture. They are our enemy and try to undercut everything we do. They spend more money to subvert our way of life than George Soros can even dream of.
Did that case trapper have half stops? Sure sounded like it did
“better than your run of the mill D2” i see what you did there
I googled Cacula because when I heard it I thought wtf is that?
It showed me nothing. Is Google wrong?
Cacula - Servant or slave of a Roman soldier.
El Chete good as a keychain knife?
For King Kong, definitely!
pocket flish is a flush clip that is
Are all southern grind knives usa made ????????????
The Benchmade bailout was sick until I looked up the price. No way man, and the only review on it says the blade itself was bent
Dude that small Bali is so sweet. I just can’t spend that much tho. DCA please thru your knife industry weight around and get a cheaper Bali for a knife center exclusive thanks man…
Man that’s disappointing the bailout comes in a tanto style blade. Love the un coated though
curious to know: how do you (knife center) know that a knife like the Acta Non Verba A100 is actually using Magnacut? They could easily make with S35vn... and slap on a magnacut label so how would we know?
These companies have a certain reputation to maintain with pricing things and customer satisfaction they can't afford to lie about it. These aren't Chinese made knives, there's industry reputation they have to uphold
Why is the bolo discontinued if this video is new?
18:26 LOL! Cac sounds like Kack, and Kacke / Kack' is German for poop.
May I present: The Poopular!
Awesome lineup this week DCA!
How much for the hoag
As the bolo was issued to Hospital Corpsman I would not call it tactical. As a former Corpsman, I have always found that tool interesting and love the history of it and seeing reimagined designs of it.
Can I ask what a Corpsman would have used that bolo for?
Thanks
Like the USMC Hospital Corps repro. I’ll keep my original in it’s 1944 Boyt scabbard. But that is a pretty reproduction.
This Dude sounds like the Bob Ross of Knives. 😂 Happy Trees.. Happy Trees living over here, wait, here comes Mr. Happy Bolo, aggressively hacking and chopping! No more Happy Trees.
The Olamic Whippersnapper with the sheepsfoot blade is my grail knife. Someday I'll own one.
$24 for a pocket clip. What a bargain. I'll take 4 and don't even own a buck slim pro.
Why didn't they keep the window breaker on the Bailout? That is a very cool thing to have imo.
Still charging a ridiculous premium but giving you less.
Still.... If you like the Bugout, the Bailout is an upfrade. Grippy aluminum handle & a little larger overall.
That Jungle Bolo is sa-WEET. I'd argue against it being a tactical tool, but dang near anything can be tactical I guess. Either way, it can double as a canoe paddle...
Fobi?
And over 200 dollars for d2 steel on the Benchmade, cpm blah blah blah
DCA sounds like he might have been a math major in college.
The knife world has gone to unbelievable heights with their pricing. $1245 for a Knife is way too much.
I remember when replicants were 275, they upped the price and downgraded it with barrel spacers, huge disappointment
tfw the original rep is more expensive than a full custom
And the Benchmade ludicrous prices continue
Is it just me or is everyone doing Emerson knives better than Emerson??
2” blade for meeting TSA requirements
A pocket clip that cost more than the knife😂😂😂
Concerning the dragonfly. The Marines do not have their own medical corps. Marines don't yell medic, they yell corpsman. You damn well better believe that those things saw front-line combat.
Benchmade pricing is out of control
You look stoned and the camera man is a funny smart as. I like to watch.
Fire divot for when you've lost all your gear EXCEPT the $3000 knife
Can't dig the bulbous handle on the Claymore.
Too rich for my blood. My impulsive knife lust has finally faded after 3 yrs of frantic buying, thank goodness.
A pricy week, but I really like the Acta Non Verba. Looks like a great EDC
I wish southern grind would use decent steels. I know their knives are basically a charity donation bc most of the money goes to their charity, but they could at least use a decent steel 200+ dollars for 14C-28N .
@@-Craptastic- it is a good steel, but yes I mean for that price. it;s not $300 steel
Finally, a Bailout for me...
Worth 300 to ya? I was like, dang, that knife might get me to actually buy a Benchmade and then went to the link and was like, yeah I'll, pass lol
@@Cardsone1 To be honest I'm at a point where no knife is worth it anymore.
I like the Bailout (don't own one yet though) and I like this color way very much (and no glass breaker, which for me is a bonus). So probably yes. But I always take my time with buying. So, I will see in a month or so...
@Beat E. Schaub I agree. The color combo on this one is on point! But 300 is insane, like I'm pretty sure that's what I paid for my sebenza a couple of years ago... no way I'm paying that for a production Benchmade, we are talking about 2 totally different levels of knives lol
@@Cardsone1 Well, that Sebenza is now $500 (and not worth it either).
@Beat E. Schaub I actually looked them up right after that comment and was like, dang, haha glad I got one when I did! Most of them were out of stock, though, so they appear to still sell at that 500 price, I don't see why anyone would buy this at 300 though, I'm sure another "blowout sale" is on the horizon lol
Folks at Benchmade need to get out and get a little fresh air, some sunshine, and back in contact with reality. Come to think of it, quite a few manufacturers nowadays could benefit from that. Maybe they could do a work Retreat together.
🔥🎸🔥
DCA I’ve been looking forward to seeing your beautiful bearded face!
Just got a Lynch Northwest pocket clip. Their pretty lit things!
I put a Lynch titanium fade clip on my ad20.5, along with Flytanium blue G10 scales, purple thumbstuds and purple titanium backspacer. I call it my Frankenstein knife. Came out looking pretty cool. But let me tell you, getting the original thumbstuds off was one heck of a job. I knew they were red loctited, so heating them up with a hair blower was just step one. The studs had a slotted side for a flat head screwdriver, but the other side was a stepped cone which was incredibly difficult to hold on to with any kind of pliers, just kept slipping off. I ended up using a wire crimper/stripper and squeezing it with all I had. After trying and giving up several times, I contacted Demko and they said they would remove them for me. But I went at it one more time and finally got them off.
The Flytanium studs have a T6 screw on both sides so getting them on using two drivers with red loctite was a breeze compared to the removal. Sorry for this long comment but I needed to share my experience. Have a good one.
@@abc456f lol you’re good! Sounds like a friggin heck of a time getting it off!
@@YPEDC Ha....it really was. But I'm the type of person who doesn't give up with stuff like that. I'll walk away but keep coming back.
🙌🔥🙌
If you can’t afford a $1000 knife… there are plenty of similarly good (quality, action, engineering, durability) knives for $150!