I'm not trying to knock other countries but made in USA is a requirement for me for an EDC.. And I swear this is the only RUclips channel I know where the substitute is just as good as the main host.
@@reegsgeer Whats up with them? They've barely posted anything the last two months. I also saw they moved to VA...I wonder if thats part of whats been going on...
American-made EDC is an EXCELLENT category of knives to explore. THANK YOU. SIR! I always try to buy knives made in America and allied countries. Several other good categories for videos are American survival, camping, and tactical knives.
I truly think Seth does an excellent job in front of the camera. I would love to see him do a video every week. Very articulate and just makes you feel comfortable 👌
I used to not have issues with Chinese products, as long as they were from quality suppliers, but recent world events has left me wanting to see a video just like this. Thanks. BTW, we see that bandaid. Which one got you?
Seth is so good. My favorite American made knife is definitely the Buck 110 Sport. Call me old school but being able to have that knife lighter with a pocket clip and thumb stud is a dream come true. I have to jump om the Marilla I just keep forgetting to order it.
My EDC was a spyderco pm2 for almost a month, i didnt like it so i traded it for a benchmade 570-1. I absolutely love my 570, its a great large knife for EDC. Id recommend it for someone who is looking for a 3.5-4 inch folder with good materials.
Seth is tha blade boss, he's the sharp edge samurai, he's the blade steel stud. Seriously though boss amazing job like always. Your description is always on point.
I've been collecting & using knives for 25+ years and I would have to agree that the Benchmade Bugout delivered the biggest change to the idea of an 'EDC knife' in all that time. Leveraging off advances in materials & including modern features the Bugout really brought it all together and I thinks its sales prove the point. From this list it's the Para 3 for me (sorry I'm a Spyderco fanboy and the blade better suits my needs). Always love these types of vids - makes you realise the good stuff out there.
you guys more than once got me to flip open my knife just for the sake of feeling it; oftentimes I watch your vids and you get that satisfaction and fun about knives across so well, so infectuous, I get that craving haha, catch myself with my pocket knife in hand just playing, running my eyes and hands over it, not even doing any task other than enjoying it 😀 like when you watch a cooking show and weren't even hungry but *poof* you open the fridge
@@slywolfe I just keep a random selection of knives with various actions on my side table, so whenever they're talking about a particular type of locking mechanism I can grab the same type and fidget with it while they discuss it. Its even better when they bring up one of the knives I have on the table. Bonus points for when I snap it open simultaneously with the knife on the video and the audio syncs up. And yes, I know I have problems.
@@arrowheadguys7637 during this specific vid here I had to rewind some minutes because I 'sunk' into my own knife so much I totally zoned out and didn't pay any attention to Seth talking and showing anymore.
@@daadadda I do the same thing lol, I'll realize he's done talking about a knife I wanted to hear about and have to go back to the beginning of that segment
Victorinox Huntsman in pocket, Buck 110 on hip, Leatherman Surge next to the Buck. Worked for me for decades now. But some of those knives looked pretty good too. Kinda pricey, but nice.
Good choice on knives Seth. I absolutely love my Tactile Turn knives. The Bexar is the quintessential gentleman’s knife and the Rockwall, which you did not mention, is such an awesome EDC knife.
Great video! On a similar wavelength, I'm certain us here up north would greatly appreciate a similar video on Canadian-made knives. I personally do not know of any off the top of my head, but I'm positive a few exist that are at least worth a mention.
North Arm Knives, out of Burnaby BC. They make an absolutely fantastic folder called The Skaha. Be warned: there is a months-long waiting list to get one.
Spectacular video, Gents! Of late I have been focusing almost entirely on USA made knives and other EDC gear. This is a spectacular selection! Appreciate your time with this one, Seth! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Can't argue with those choices. I still have to get around to buying a PM2. The last two times I intended to buy a PM2 I ended up getting a Kapara then a K320.
fairly new to the knife game. I wasn’t a fan of spyderco. Just thought the hype was fake till I bought the lightweight on Seth’s table. It is my absolute favorite knife.
I have been going through all of these videos from the past few years for the first time this week. It's been entertaining watching his hair grow. I know where I am in the timeline
Love the video seth. My normal work edc is the original buck ranger 112 slim select. Love it. Easy to sharpen and last long enough for what i need it for and love the fact its USA made and the price was awesome. I know it doesnt have the adjustable pivot but i can flick it open with ease after using it awhile. Great knife and i think its under appreciated
Spy27 has notable edge retention increase over s30v/s35vn. It's the most strop responsive steel I have ever owned. Edge retention from my tests is a solid 15-20% over S30v.
I can definitely vouch for the Bugout and the Chasm. By far the two best EDC knives that I own! I own more knives than I should, and those two are the two knives that get the most pocket time by far! I also need to check out that 112 Sport, every time I see it in a video, I always want to buy one! A modern version of a classic!
My current EDC is a Hogue compound glow Rhino button and it is very sharp from the factory and I have had many knives over the years but the sharpest blade I have ever had from a factory knife was my Cobratec OTF Enforcer 3.25" That knife was retarded sharp I've never seen a knife that sharp.
My current folding edc is the Benchmade 496 Vector, but I change quite often because I own so many edc folders. I also edc a fixed blade. My favorite for a year now is the Benchmade Hunt series Steep Country 15006. The geometry & blade material of this knife is the perfect size for carrying inside the belt but outside the pants waist. It disappears underneath my untucked shirts & doesn't print through.
I prefer the Kershaw link because of the 20cv powder Damascus stainless steel. It's been my everyday carry for the past 3 years. I have been considering picking up a Kershaw Dividend.🤔
Was kinda disappointed to not see the pm2 on here which is what I carry. I get that it’s bigger than what some people would prefer for an EDC. But I still find that it fits easily in my pocket and it’s not super heavy. And when deployed the longer handle plus the thumb ramp is such a great combo. I feel power and confidence behind the blade of a pm2 that I haven’t quite experienced with other EDC knives I’ve tried. I also love the bugout and have carried it a lot, but the pm2 just feels so freakin solid. Every time I use it I’m reminded why I gravitate towards it more than other offerings. But to each their own :) Thanks for the vid!
I'm a little confused with your choice of the Boker. The Kershaw Launch 1 is a very similar design with the same steel, and a thinner handle, and half the price. In my opinion the only category the Kershaw loses in would be that the pocket clip is not deep carry. Just my .02¢.
I wish they could get some new/better designers at some of the featured companies, and unless you're spending big bucks right now you're stuck with some UGLY stuff. No thank you to plastics, carbon fiber, and star trek looking designs. I've never liked chunky ZTs or other overbuilt knives, not a fan of what case has been putting out (aesthetically), modern kershaws, spydercos, the list goes on... What really blows my mind is that a company like case or buck hasn't ventured into modernizing traditional designs, like how did Pena manage to beat Case to the punch in making a framelock trapper? Hell if you look at the Twosun ts232, doesn't that scream high quality american pocketknife? I have one, and it's fantastic, probably one of my most beloved knives. But it took a chinese manufacturer to do it first?! Lazy, unimaginative, greedy corner-cutting accountants and executives is how. Benchmade puts out some good looking stuff, I have a bugout with brass scales, love it!
@@Ajaxykins Kinda have the same tastes. Wish there were more "modern classics". I don't care for most uber-tactical or fantasy/futuristic designs. I've been really impressed with some of Civivi's button locks lately. The Cogent, Elementum (button), Altus, Conspirator are all right on point, aside from me wishing they offered better steel selections. The new Chevalier they just put on the website for pre-order has me very excited. I'm hoping these catch on and the big name manufacturers catch on.
I love this list Seth! I have some great imported pocket knives but have been trying to acquire high quality USA made knives more recently. The Tactile Rockwall thumb stud was the most recent. I love it and hope to get a Bexar someday. I also have a Para 3 Maxamet, Gerber Fastball and a Hogue Ritter RSK MK1 full size and Mini. I’m tempted to go down the list and get the others. Maybe one a month.
Nice Seth. I wish Kershaw would go back to using 14c28n on their budget lines. I wish they re-did the Deadline wharncliffe bladed folder (with upgraded steel a better pivot and standoffs instead of having screws anchored directly in the spacer).
I really like Seth as a backup for Dave both men are very knowledgeable about knives my only complaint is they stay with the same companies I think they should venture out more with all the companies out there I love knifecenter and both men Seth and Dave are gems in the industry sincerely Wild Bill
The only modern folder I really like is the bugout. I usually carry slipjoints like the case sodbuster jr or the victorinox small tinker and don't really like the look or feel of most locking knives. But that bugout looks perfect, its just so expensive.
The ZT 0640 is a knife you have to mod in order to get the most out of it. The clip is right on the edge of useless, so budget for something from MXG Gear or Lynch. The scales do a poor job of locking the pivot in place so it’s difficult to adjust the action or disassemble the knife, they’re also downright fugly… look to Sharp Dressed Knives to address this issue. While you’re at it, a larger thumb disk from Gray Precision makes deployment easier and more enjoyable. I’ve sunk Sabenza money into my 0640 and finally love it. I’m just not convinced it was worth it. Too many compromises and shortcuts in build.
It was interesting to see that the Sodbuster Jr. had what appeared to be a stonewashed blade. I remember them in the past having a very high polished blade.
Nice choices for american made blades, however, I wish you could have included Bear and Son. They have some good designs in their tactical line. The Rancor is an awesome knife!
Great presentation Seth! But am I the only one who thinks the Toor Knife looks like a Chris Reeve? (which i like as it is about half a Sebenzas Price :D)
Only one that interests me is the new Buck 110. As for the other stuff frame locks and liner locks are a accident waiting to happen. I had a kershaw liner fail cut me bad. Secondly the prices are insane. $200-300 for a little folder. These are production knives they are not custom. Yet they want custom pricing. At least a folder takes to machining I'm still amazed what people pay for fixed blades because it has a company name on it. Guess it's time to order some steel and a few grinder belts. 💰 🤑 💸
Great choices! I actually own a Hogue DEKA and a Bugout and mini Bugout. The DEKA is just a fantastic knife and as you mentioned it is incredible value for money because they get all of the details really dialed in. The DEKA action is smoother than any AXIS lock Benchmade I have had out of the box - almost no difference once the Benchmade has been "broken in" though. The grind and edge on the DEKA is also much better than the Bugout. That said, the DEKA is a little bit more expensive, thicker and heavier than the Bugout - which is justified because they use 20CV and G-Mascus on the DEKA vs S30V and FRN on the base/regular Bugout and . There is also no mini DEKA option yet which I think really needs to happen. They are both amazing knives, can't go wrong either way. My personal favorite of the $175 and under range Bugout is the olive handle with stone washed blade finish and gold accents - it is just really classy looking.
Can we please just take a minute and applaud Seth with such a great presentation. I think he did a wonderful job!
Wish he woulda said Gerber hit a home run with the fastball 😅
👏
Much better than the illiterate guy who's obsessed with his OWN hands. ...essentially .
David and Seth are irreplaceable. Knifecenter is the best ❤️
A Band Aid on a knife reviewer’s digit = Instant street cred.
I was looking to see if someone would mention it!
Kind of like the admiration goes up a notch for a soldier with a Purple Heart
I'm not trying to knock other countries but made in USA is a requirement for me for an EDC..
And I swear this is the only RUclips channel I know where the substitute is just as good as the main host.
Agreed!
Yup! Bro HQ is lame.
Loosing Zach was a major loss for Blade HQ.
@@reegsgeer Whats up with them? They've barely posted anything the last two months. I also saw they moved to VA...I wonder if thats part of whats been going on...
@@9mmmike642 Wonder what happened?
American-made EDC is an EXCELLENT category of knives to explore. THANK YOU. SIR! I always try to buy knives made in America and allied countries. Several other good categories for videos are American survival, camping, and tactical knives.
I truly think Seth does an excellent job in front of the camera. I would love to see him do a video every week. Very articulate and just makes you feel comfortable 👌
Bob Ross vibes.
Seth V is more than making up for DCA’s lack of hair! Love the USA made knives! Rooting for the home team is great! 🇺🇸
He needs to comb it though!😂
DCA has his hair on his chest…
I used to not have issues with Chinese products, as long as they were from quality suppliers, but recent world events has left me wanting to see a video just like this. Thanks.
BTW, we see that bandaid. Which one got you?
LOL I was wondering the same thing re: the bandaid
Seth V. This was your best video yet. Thank you sir!
Seth you are very easy to listen to. Knifecenter has a Batman & Robin team. No doubt. 👍
Seth is so good. My favorite American made knife is definitely the Buck 110 Sport. Call me old school but being able to have that knife lighter with a pocket clip and thumb stud is a dream come true. I have to jump om the Marilla I just keep forgetting to order it.
I keep going to get and I keep forgetting how overpriced it is. You're paying for the name.
I carry this knife everyday
I'm thinking about getting it with the Magnacut blade.
For those interested in the Hogue Deka, consider waiting for the Magnacut version to drop.
So hyped, excited to get my hands on one
My EDC was a spyderco pm2 for almost a month, i didnt like it so i traded it for a benchmade 570-1. I absolutely love my 570, its a great large knife for EDC. Id recommend it for someone who is looking for a 3.5-4 inch folder with good materials.
Great job, Seth. Appreciate your style and slightly different perspective.
John Holmes called and he wants his hair back.
P.S. Good job, Seth.
I still think the Benchmade 940 is a far better EDC choice than any knife on that table! Thanks for the video.
Seth is tha blade boss, he's the sharp edge samurai, he's the blade steel stud. Seriously though boss amazing job like always. Your description is always on point.
I've been collecting & using knives for 25+ years and I would have to agree that the Benchmade Bugout delivered the biggest change to the idea of an 'EDC knife' in all that time. Leveraging off advances in materials & including modern features the Bugout really brought it all together and I thinks its sales prove the point. From this list it's the Para 3 for me (sorry I'm a Spyderco fanboy and the blade better suits my needs). Always love these types of vids - makes you realise the good stuff out there.
Finally!!! New content...6 whole days without a new KC video had me pacing the interwebs for my fix...
Now, on to the video!
you guys more than once got me to flip open my knife just for the sake of feeling it; oftentimes I watch your vids and you get that satisfaction and fun about knives across so well, so infectuous, I get that craving haha, catch myself with my pocket knife in hand just playing, running my eyes and hands over it, not even doing any task other than enjoying it 😀 like when you watch a cooking show and weren't even hungry but *poof* you open the fridge
Dude, same here! Can't help but fidget with my EDC rotation and bust out some safe queens when watching
@@slywolfe I just keep a random selection of knives with various actions on my side table, so whenever they're talking about a particular type of locking mechanism I can grab the same type and fidget with it while they discuss it. Its even better when they bring up one of the knives I have on the table. Bonus points for when I snap it open simultaneously with the knife on the video and the audio syncs up.
And yes, I know I have problems.
@@arrowheadguys7637 during this specific vid here I had to rewind some minutes because I 'sunk' into my own knife so much I totally zoned out and didn't pay any attention to Seth talking and showing anymore.
@@daadadda I do the same thing lol, I'll realize he's done talking about a knife I wanted to hear about and have to go back to the beginning of that segment
Victorinox Huntsman in pocket, Buck 110 on hip, Leatherman Surge next to the Buck.
Worked for me for decades now.
But some of those knives looked pretty good too. Kinda pricey, but nice.
Love it. Personally I prefer my customized Osborne 940 to the Bugout but still a great choice
Good choice on knives Seth. I absolutely love my Tactile Turn knives. The Bexar is the quintessential gentleman’s knife and the Rockwall, which you did not mention, is such an awesome EDC knife.
Great video! On a similar wavelength, I'm certain us here up north would greatly appreciate a similar video on Canadian-made knives. I personally do not know of any off the top of my head, but I'm positive a few exist that are at least worth a mention.
I was about to say "What about Ontario Knife Co?" buuuuut it's an American company... oops.
Grohmann?
North Arm Knives, out of Burnaby BC.
They make an absolutely fantastic folder called The Skaha. Be warned: there is a months-long waiting list to get one.
Spectacular video, Gents!
Of late I have been focusing almost entirely on USA made knives and other EDC gear.
This is a spectacular selection!
Appreciate your time with this one, Seth!
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For my USA made it's my Spyderco PM2 and my Benchmade Mini-bugout which I gave to my wife.
Both are fantastic knives for every day
Can't argue with those choices. I still have to get around to buying a PM2. The last two times I intended to buy a PM2 I ended up getting a Kapara then a K320.
Seth, son....no brush or comb in the house....brilliant video.👍👍👍🏴🏴🏴🍺🍺🍺
Para3 LW is just tuff to beat. And no dang springs to break when you least expect it.
Love the hair cut.
Love the USA knives but being Czech, I must have some czech made stuff as well.
Good job Seth.
That is hair growth…loving it! Seth wears it well.
Thats the opposite of a hair cut!
Dude,i absolutely love mikov hunting stuff,awesome!
Dude,i absolutely love mikov hunting stuff,awesome!
CZ> in regards to firearms
fairly new to the knife game. I wasn’t a fan of spyderco. Just thought the hype was fake till I bought the lightweight on Seth’s table. It is my absolute favorite knife.
I have been going through all of these videos from the past few years for the first time this week. It's been entertaining watching his hair grow. I know where I am in the timeline
That Buck is sweet! I carried a Buck 422 to the first Gulf war and it served me well I have carried a knife of some sort every day since then!
Love the video seth. My normal work edc is the original buck ranger 112 slim select. Love it. Easy to sharpen and last long enough for what i need it for and love the fact its USA made and the price was awesome. I know it doesnt have the adjustable pivot but i can flick it open with ease after using it awhile. Great knife and i think its under appreciated
Awesome job as always Seth. I was wondering when we were gonna see you again, and then we got 2 in a row. Great list me. Love your picks.
Finally a dividend makes a video. Better than the Leek and the Link.
Spy27 has notable edge retention increase over s30v/s35vn. It's the most strop responsive steel I have ever owned. Edge retention from my tests is a solid 15-20% over S30v.
Asked for American made awhile ago! Glad ya did one.
Holy moly, those lovely locks! Keep growing that 'do, Seth!
Seth’s hair looks more epic every video
Wish the Blur would've made the cut. My fav Kershaw edc
Seth is Great in my book !!!
Hat's off to Seth !!!
I think the kershaw link would be my overall pick, most underrated knife ever imo
It's a good knife. I've got a Dividend (my go-to,) Link, Leek, and Chive. They all have their uses, though the Chive I use the least.
Love this video! Looking for recommendations of next level up ($300-$500) EDC options. If possible, 3” or just under.
Welcome back Seth. Good to have you.
Would be nice if you included the prices on all the knives not just a few.
I have the para3 LW with the SPY27, love it!
I can definitely vouch for the Bugout and the Chasm. By far the two best EDC knives that I own! I own more knives than I should, and those two are the two knives that get the most pocket time by far!
I also need to check out that 112 Sport, every time I see it in a video, I always want to buy one! A modern version of a classic!
I own many knives. My absolute favorite is the Zero Tolerance 0357.
I pre-ordered the Hogue deka in magnacut at ~127$...unbeatable deal for a made in US folder!
Crazy how the Magnacut is coming in $30 cheaper than the 20CV version. Got mine pre-ordered, it'll be my 1st Hogue
My current EDC is a Hogue compound glow Rhino button and it is very sharp from the factory and I have had many knives over the years but the sharpest blade I have ever had from a factory knife was my Cobratec OTF Enforcer 3.25" That knife was retarded sharp I've never seen a knife that sharp.
My current folding edc is the Benchmade 496 Vector, but I change quite often because I own so many edc folders. I also edc a fixed blade. My favorite for a year now is the Benchmade Hunt series Steep Country 15006. The geometry & blade material of this knife is the perfect size for carrying inside the belt but outside the pants waist. It disappears underneath my untucked shirts & doesn't print through.
I really enjoyed this weeks video and cannot wait for my Bexar to come in so I came get a review up on my channel about this one. 👍
The Civic Vagabond is a really good knife. To be honest for EDC it's perfect, and cheap. I carry mine all day, use it it alot every day.
Thank you for posting knives made in the USA!
I prefer the Kershaw link because of the 20cv powder Damascus stainless steel. It's been my everyday carry for the past 3 years. I have been considering picking up a Kershaw Dividend.🤔
Was kinda disappointed to not see the pm2 on here which is what I carry. I get that it’s bigger than what some people would prefer for an EDC. But I still find that it fits easily in my pocket and it’s not super heavy. And when deployed the longer handle plus the thumb ramp is such a great combo. I feel power and confidence behind the blade of a pm2 that I haven’t quite experienced with other EDC knives I’ve tried.
I also love the bugout and have carried it a lot, but the pm2 just feels so freakin solid. Every time I use it I’m reminded why I gravitate towards it more than other offerings.
But to each their own :) Thanks for the vid!
Seth, did you comb your hair with an m-80? 🤣 Joking. I dig the hair 👌🏻
Don't think I've ever seen the 0640 I really want it now.
Seth's playin' chicken, shutting that Dividend!! Lol! Be careful man!
Seth, are you a Mark Twain fan? You could be a direct descendent. Thanks for the videos! Well done.
Hi I'm Seth v I just got out of bed and didn't brush my hair today 😂 just kidding bro!
My favorite EDC’s are the Bugout, 940 and Elementum
I'm a little confused with your choice of the Boker. The Kershaw Launch 1 is a very similar design with the same steel, and a thinner handle, and half the price. In my opinion the only category the Kershaw loses in would be that the pocket clip is not deep carry. Just my .02¢.
Ok Dirk Digler I love the new Case you showed. Had no idea they made anything modern.
Jimping/wire gauge on the DPX is a clever idea; dunno how many edc'ers will use it but it certainly doesn't get in the way!
Love the Spy27 steel info … 👍🏻
I always try to buy American knives but there are some beautiful foreign knives.
I will admit some of their Italian knives do catch my eye like their Foxes
I wish they could get some new/better designers at some of the featured companies, and unless you're spending big bucks right now you're stuck with some UGLY stuff. No thank you to plastics, carbon fiber, and star trek looking designs. I've never liked chunky ZTs or other overbuilt knives, not a fan of what case has been putting out (aesthetically), modern kershaws, spydercos, the list goes on... What really blows my mind is that a company like case or buck hasn't ventured into modernizing traditional designs, like how did Pena manage to beat Case to the punch in making a framelock trapper? Hell if you look at the Twosun ts232, doesn't that scream high quality american pocketknife? I have one, and it's fantastic, probably one of my most beloved knives. But it took a chinese manufacturer to do it first?! Lazy, unimaginative, greedy corner-cutting accountants and executives is how. Benchmade puts out some good looking stuff, I have a bugout with brass scales, love it!
@@Ajaxykins Kinda have the same tastes. Wish there were more "modern classics". I don't care for most uber-tactical or fantasy/futuristic designs. I've been really impressed with some of Civivi's button locks lately. The Cogent, Elementum (button), Altus, Conspirator are all right on point, aside from me wishing they offered better steel selections. The new Chevalier they just put on the website for pre-order has me very excited. I'm hoping these catch on and the big name manufacturers catch on.
Unavailable from the knifecenter sadly but the RSK from hogue is amazing.
I love mine.
I love this list Seth! I have some great imported pocket knives but have been trying to acquire high quality USA made knives more recently. The Tactile Rockwall thumb stud was the most recent. I love it and hope to get a Bexar someday. I also have a Para 3 Maxamet, Gerber Fastball and a Hogue Ritter RSK MK1 full size and Mini. I’m tempted to go down the list and get the others. Maybe one a month.
Nice Seth. I wish Kershaw would go back to using 14c28n on their budget lines. I wish they re-did the Deadline wharncliffe bladed folder (with upgraded steel a better pivot and standoffs instead of having screws anchored directly in the spacer).
Kershaw Link should be on there and it's got 20CV and it's under $100.
Daaaamnn, you might have me sold on that Karakurt!
I really like Seth as a backup for Dave both men are very knowledgeable about knives my only complaint is they stay with the same companies I think they should venture out more with all the companies out there I love knifecenter and both men Seth and Dave are gems in the industry sincerely Wild Bill
Love the videos. The last chapter marker’s in the wrong spot, btw.
The only modern folder I really like is the bugout. I usually carry slipjoints like the case sodbuster jr or the victorinox small tinker and don't really like the look or feel of most locking knives. But that bugout looks perfect, its just so expensive.
My favorites are definately the CRK inkosi with the insingo blade and hinderer Eklipse
Not under $300 though
I like assisted and I only use knives with the crossbar locking mechanism.
Great video and some great knives on the table. Way to go Seth
Nice selection
Spider Monkey, Case Mirilla, DP X gear....Good show
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The ZT 0640 is a knife you have to mod in order to get the most out of it. The clip is right on the edge of useless, so budget for something from MXG Gear or Lynch. The scales do a poor job of locking the pivot in place so it’s difficult to adjust the action or disassemble the knife, they’re also downright fugly… look to Sharp Dressed Knives to address this issue. While you’re at it, a larger thumb disk from Gray Precision makes deployment easier and more enjoyable. I’ve sunk Sabenza money into my 0640 and finally love it. I’m just not convinced it was worth it. Too many compromises and shortcuts in build.
Big fan of the 112 Ranger Sport. Been carrying it for a couple of months.
Seth was definitely a good wingman in his day
It was interesting to see that the Sodbuster Jr. had what appeared to be a stonewashed blade. I remember them in the past having a very high polished blade.
Thank you for this great episode - and thanks for your work!
Nice selection, Seth! 👍 I love the DPx HEST/F. The jimping is supposed to be wire stripper, BTW.
Nice choices for american made blades, however, I wish you could have included Bear and Son. They have some good designs in their tactical line. The Rancor is an awesome knife!
I’m patiently waiting for my hogue deka in magnacut from you guys.
Seth there were no jet fighters in WW2 as far as I know.
Towards the end of the war there was the Me 262. I think there was a Heinkel 178. The Brits were 1st credited with gas turbine engines.
I’m excited for more Seth videos
I like my knives to be built on earth so it’s gotta be Spyderco
The Bugout is a nice knife but the quintessential EDC from Benchmade is absolutely the 940.
The tactile is super cool
Seth needs to review switchcombs
Knifecenter is so much better than that “other” place.
I wish the Hogue Deka had a flipper.
BENCHMADE 535-x. 🥇THIS IS THE WAY 🤘
Great presentation Seth! But am I the only one who thinks the Toor Knife looks like a Chris Reeve? (which i like as it is about half a Sebenzas Price :D)
Only one that interests me is the new Buck 110.
As for the other stuff frame locks and liner locks are a accident waiting to happen.
I had a kershaw liner fail cut me bad. Secondly the prices are insane. $200-300 for a little folder. These are production knives they are not custom. Yet they want custom pricing. At least a folder takes to machining I'm still amazed what people pay for fixed blades because it has a company name on it.
Guess it's time to order some steel and a few grinder belts. 💰 🤑 💸
Great choices! I actually own a Hogue DEKA and a Bugout and mini Bugout. The DEKA is just a fantastic knife and as you mentioned it is incredible value for money because they get all of the details really dialed in. The DEKA action is smoother than any AXIS lock Benchmade I have had out of the box - almost no difference once the Benchmade has been "broken in" though. The grind and edge on the DEKA is also much better than the Bugout. That said, the DEKA is a little bit more expensive, thicker and heavier than the Bugout - which is justified because they use 20CV and G-Mascus on the DEKA vs S30V and FRN on the base/regular Bugout and . There is also no mini DEKA option yet which I think really needs to happen. They are both amazing knives, can't go wrong either way. My personal favorite of the $175 and under range Bugout is the olive handle with stone washed blade finish and gold accents - it is just really classy looking.
I got a Magnacut Deka on pre-order, I'm looking forward to getting it and seeing how it stacks up to my Bugouts.
Seth v is the man!