Glad to see the Buck 110 made the list. It was the first blade that i carried that i felt beat all my other knives in terms of reliability. Traditional knives just work, and they do it well.
The deka in magnacut is the best lightweight knife, it blows the bugout out of the water, the only fault on the deka is no aftermarket scales. I like the bugout but they need to offer blade steels like the bailout has.
I love that you can still go to Walmart and buy a Buck 110 or a Kershaw Blur for a reasonable price. They're both great knives and available just about anywhere that big stupid store is. That speaks volumes about how popular/iconic they really are
@@jaredbryant8297 look at cut testing and rc numbers data. Lots of it available. Outpost76 is just one you can check. Zt and Kershaw are mass manufacture companies and they are probably the largest in America if not the 2nd largest. They dont really care how good their microstructure/performance is.
The first knife i ever got that got me into knives over 10 years ago was the all black kershaw leek. Picked it up at a local hardware store and i was hooked after that
I tried getting the Leek from ebay but USA customs will never let it go through into my country. E stores in my country only have China made Leeks aka replica, its pretty bad. I know because I have one. I didn't intentionally buy it, but I got scammed. The seller said it was original and returning it took so much hassle i just didn't care to do it. The spring snapped on the 3rd day fidgeting with it.
There are so many iconic knives that I've seen through the years but I got to amit back in the day and even to today the Buck 110 was the most recognized and iconic folder ever everywhere. similar to what a Bowie is in fixed blade terms at least in North America. In other countries it may be Opinel or Mora for example in Europe, or the Gurkha kukri in Nepal, Or the Canadian belt knife from Grohmann in Canada. All knives that have had a lasting impression in their areas and are still made to this day. So many others could be added to this list but you have definatly touched on some awesome ones. Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable
My local Walmart has the Buck 110 for $35.00. For me its a bit heavy for my every day carry but mine always goes with me when I go camping. The price is low enough to just grab one even if you keep it for emergency use or whatever. Just my .02 cents... Another fine video!!!
@@NeevesKnives Thank you sir. Your videos are great because they help the person who actually uses their knives. The real use and sharpening tips are very helpful.
I just recommended the Leek to a guy looking for a tough work knife. It’s got 14c28N steel which is super tough and stainless and it can take a beating. It also fits the under 3 knife laws he wanted!
It kinda scares me how many of the knives on this list I have. Need a Buck 110 now, among others. No one told me steel was addictive until it was too late.
I've got an AD10 and love it but it's so heavy. Bought the pro lite and have been carrying it a lot. Big strong knife and lite. I used to hate the para 3s and 2s look till I got one and you're right. I love it. The delica too
Kershaw leek was my first real edc. That i "borrowed" from my uncle. 🤣 loved that thing. Delica was the first real knife I bought myself. ❤️ spydies vg10 gets scary sharp. Scary fast. Kara that steak flop was hilarious. Glad you kept that in there. Jeard's face. 🤣 yall are too much.
The leek was my first knife. I’ve had like 5 of them over the years and I just recently switched over to a mini bugout. It’s a great knife but I’ve moved on lol.
SAK, Buck 110/112, Gerber Gatorskin, Spyderco Para, Leatherman, Kabar Dozier, Opinel, Ken Onion Leek, Benchmade 940, Sebenza .. and nothing has changed in the field but time will tell.
I would've picked the Blur over the Leek. I like the Leek, but I'm not a big fan of how thin the tip is and the slide safety. My wife loves hers though.
I can understand but to be far when I first got into the knife game the only kershaw I could recognize was the Leek. Few years later I discovered people carrying the Cryo but the leek was definitely more prominent... at least in my area at that time. To be honest my area is probably not the best example though being a farming community you were more likely to find a cheap no name knife, Buck 110 or a leatherman in pocket or on the hip in a pouch.
"Who doesn't love the Spyderco Delica..." Me. I have always hated those little cheap looking plastic handled fugly knives. They should call it the Spyderco Femica.
That exact kershaw leek bought at Dick's sporting goods about 8 years ago (my only edc for about 2) is what got me into collecting hardcore. although I've had pocket knives for 30 plus years (Case, Swiss army, SOG, Scharade, Buck, Gerber ect...) there was just something about it that felt quality and I did like the assist as well starting out until I got spoiled on better options later on. 😂 Plus it's USA made using the best budget still in my opinion it's really a phenomenal deal when you compare it to other options 🔥 I have two of them my original first one was lost and I bought a black one just like it to replace it, I carried that one for another couple years and then lost it as well. So then I started looking on Amazon for a replacement & got a red handle black bladed Leek (of course I found the black one a week after I got the new one) but that's what really got me looking on Amazon and I saw the Civivi s and ended up getting the elementum. Then I somehow ended up on Blade HQ and it's just been a 🐇🕳️ ever since 😭😂✌🏻
I love Wharncliffe blades. So, the Yojimbo should be an icon knife. They are self-defense knives (and they are), but they slice perfectly and cut "right down the line" to the front of the point. Wharncliffes are more than self-defense knives.
Yojimbo is my favorite Spyderco. Yes belly is useful here and there for sure, but for the most part a good wharncliffe kicks butt for most general EDC uses and the tip and straight edge yields some advantages. Extra easy to maintain the edge too.
I was very late to the game on the 940. I am not crazy about it's aesthetics and how narrow the blade is. I avoided her for years. But when I finally got one, maybe a year a go, wow, I was impressed.
Spyderco Delica was the knife that got me into quality knives. I'm on my 2nd or 3rd Buck 110, but they always suffered from the drawback of no clip and their weight, so they weren't a gateway for me. One of the 110s I found on one of the busiest streets in Las Vegas. It looks "well used", but works great. I've had a couple SAKs, but they never really struck me as "knives", so they didna do it. Thus far on your list, I've got the Delica, Griptilian & MiniGrip, a couple of Moras, Buck 110. Looking to add a RAT or 2. I think that the ESEE Izula MIGHT qualify for your list, methinks it's probably THE iconic knife in it's category.
If I remember right, the Bugout and Shaman both came out in 2017 and I also I feel like the Para 3 was right before that. Lastly I’m on the same page with you as far as the Manix being more iconic than the Shaman. Solid list!
Throwing in my 2 cents: Cold Steel American Lawman, Civivi Elementum (all versions), CRKT Minimalist, Cold Steel Code 4, and flip a coin for CJRB Centros/Feldspar. Finally, if Iconic is the theme, then the entire Cold Steel Tanto series including the Mini Tanto 4" (discontinued in 2000) where the Western Tanto was born, and often overlooked but consistently used, the many Swiss Army models.
You are right on with your list. Also Esee's guarantee proves they all could do it if they want. Atleast most companies. Might have something to do with it being an AL company
Jared, could you see AD20.5 being in this list. Possibly a flash in the pan (I don’t think so) or in it for the long run. I think the shark lock has great future.
Hello thank's for all your vidéos. Y like. .very complete....please sorry for my english..what is the bottom on the pm3 ? Where can y find this...? Thank's
Without watching yet id say the most iconic knives would be the buck 119, buck 110, kabar usmc utility knife, swiss army knife, leatherman, and any bowie rambo style lol
The problem is I named my cat Strider (LoTR) and now I want one lol. I like how the handle is shaped on strider knives, I haven't seen many folders that taper larger towards the back of the handle like that.
I loved the video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pretty much got everything on that list except for the Strider, Chris Reeves and the Buck 110. I do have a blinged out Chinese Buck from back in the day that my grandfather owned so it's got sentimental value.
I've thought about getting one of the buck 110 auto with s30v steel and the modernized handle but the price is so high I just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.
I have several of these on the list. I have a QSP Nokomis(a better Leek homage, IMO) Love my Manix 2 Lite, PM 3 and Pacific Salt. Cold Steel SR1, AK47, Recon 1 and Code4.
I can't find it, I tried searching it and I'm not sure I'm getting to the right knife, can you send me a link to my email or instagram please, if not I can attempt to find it again
So I was gonna buy a socom elite until I got it in hand. See I believe it would be great for a hard use tactical looking knife, but not the perfect tactical knife. I felt like the handle shape was too tapered at the butt meaning you would have to really grip hard on the knife to hold on during an altercation and the traction on the grip was rather slippery. I realize they designed it this way so when you hold in Sabre grip you can point the tip forward and slash better. That being said I believe this comes at a cost of not stabbing as well as it would be harder to pull out.
I think a lot of the choices are pretty good but disappointed that the crkt m16 did not make it i have an o1ks that has taken a beating and when anyone ever mentions iconic knives I hear alot about that one.
Bro I literally just posted on Reddit about what knife to get my trainer at my new job as a gift. I wanted a workhorse knife though I didn't call it that. That's why you're the RUclipsr. 🤣
Also damn I been looking for a fixed blade EDC and that rat-3 looks perfect and nicely priced for me. You could be a salesman bro! Where can I use a code for you? Edit: links in the description. Yep you're good buddy.
One obvious missing for me would be Boker AK74 ... well I guess if you start to add all the obvious choices list would go for a long time ;) ... Agree .. Praxis is superior pretty much in every way
Glad to see the Buck 110 made the list. It was the first blade that i carried that i felt beat all my other knives in terms of reliability. Traditional knives just work, and they do it well.
Even now it has some of the best ergos in history!
I have 4 Praxis knives. Hands down my favorite pocket knife ever made!
My 1st real knife, Buck 110 ...Still have it after 50 yrs. (1974)! This knife actually started my knife journey a couple yrs ago.
The deka in magnacut is the best lightweight knife, it blows the bugout out of the water, the only fault on the deka is no aftermarket scales. I like the bugout but they need to offer blade steels like the bailout has.
So glad you put the Manix 2 on this. For a second you had me scared. 🤣
I love that you can still go to Walmart and buy a Buck 110 or a Kershaw Blur for a reasonable price. They're both great knives and available just about anywhere that big stupid store is. That speaks volumes about how popular/iconic they really are
I have 3 buck 110. Even have my grandfathers that he used for half his life. I will always have a 110 in the collection!
Buck ranger was nice too, just one step down from the 110, same look👍 actually bought one for my father 30 yrs ago, now I have it🙏
The Leek was the knife that started it all for me
Kershaw will replace springs and parts for free. Cheap blade replacement. Their warranty is as good as Benchmade's.
Kershaw heat treat microstructure isn't that great. But they have some iconic models.
pretty sure he de-assisted the leek on purpose to make it manual
@@tacticalcenter8658 😂 source material???
@@jaredbryant8297 look at cut testing and rc numbers data. Lots of it available. Outpost76 is just one you can check. Zt and Kershaw are mass manufacture companies and they are probably the largest in America if not the 2nd largest. They dont really care how good their microstructure/performance is.
Kershaw have sent me two separate springs to replace on my Leek. I’ve had it for years
The first knife i ever got that got me into knives over 10 years ago was the all black kershaw leek. Picked it up at a local hardware store and i was hooked after that
I have the same Mini Socom (M-SOCOM-A, 300149), but in satin serrated. New in box! Made 8/99
Wow, great video. This video about iconic knives should also itself be rated "iconic" because you've covered so much so well.
I tried getting the Leek from ebay but USA customs will never let it go through into my country. E stores in my country only have China made Leeks aka replica, its pretty bad. I know because I have one. I didn't intentionally buy it, but I got scammed. The seller said it was original and returning it took so much hassle i just didn't care to do it. The spring snapped on the 3rd day fidgeting with it.
I got a RAT 1 years ago as a gift. Its been my worker from day one. From work, to home, to EDC. Has never let me down.
Kershaw has an excellent parts replacement policy. You can easily restore your leek to full functionality.
There are so many iconic knives that I've seen through the years but I got to amit back in the day and even to today the Buck 110 was the most recognized and iconic folder ever everywhere. similar to what a Bowie is in fixed blade terms at least in North America. In other countries it may be Opinel or Mora for example in Europe, or the Gurkha kukri in Nepal, Or the Canadian belt knife from Grohmann in Canada. All knives that have had a lasting impression in their areas and are still made to this day. So many others could be added to this list but you have definatly touched on some awesome ones. Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable
My local Walmart has the Buck 110 for $35.00. For me its a bit heavy for my every day carry but mine always goes with me when I go camping. The price is low enough to just grab one even if you keep it for emergency use or whatever. Just my .02 cents... Another fine video!!!
Thank you
@@NeevesKnives Thank you sir. Your videos are great because they help the person who actually uses their knives. The real use and sharpening tips are very helpful.
I just recommended the Leek to a guy looking for a tough work knife. It’s got 14c28N steel which is super tough and stainless and it can take a beating. It also fits the under 3 knife laws he wanted!
It kinda scares me how many of the knives on this list I have. Need a Buck 110 now, among others. No one told me steel was addictive until it was too late.
Tell me about it 😁
Congrats on the Hello Fresh sponsorship ! Sweet video like always
The leek was the knife that started it all for me.
I've got an AD10 and love it but it's so heavy. Bought the pro lite and have been carrying it a lot. Big strong knife and lite. I used to hate the para 3s and 2s look till I got one and you're right. I love it. The delica too
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Opened my endura and laughed. Mickey Mouse knife. Gv it to my daughter. Yes, i keeps her knife box in my room. Jeeez
Out beat???
Can't remember the number but have the ZT same as Hinderer you showed and I love it. Smooth as butter and stays sharp
Also case sod buster. Been around and one of the most popular knives for everyday use guys thru 80s and 90s especially
I've had the carbon fiber Leek for yrs.
A lucky 🗡 it has been stolen twice,next time it stays ( inbedded in a eye socket)
Kershaw leek was my first real edc. That i "borrowed" from my uncle. 🤣 loved that thing.
Delica was the first real knife I bought myself. ❤️ spydies vg10 gets scary sharp. Scary fast.
Kara that steak flop was hilarious. Glad you kept that in there. Jeard's face. 🤣 yall are too much.
I do a damn good steak flop everytime I eat steak lol
The leek was my first knife. I’ve had like 5 of them over the years and I just recently switched over to a mini bugout. It’s a great knife but I’ve moved on lol.
Excellent list of iconic folders. Might have included Emerson Wave, and Bob Lum Spyderco.
Can't wait for the Praxis mini! Already in production too so we should be seeing them hopefully in the coming months.
They shd make it TI/S35, with a thumb fuller opener. I hv org/gold n son has purp/ Damas. Well built. Mini?, nope. More for you
SAK, Buck 110/112, Gerber Gatorskin, Spyderco Para, Leatherman, Kabar Dozier, Opinel, Ken Onion Leek, Benchmade 940, Sebenza .. and nothing has changed in the field but time will tell.
I would've picked the Blur over the Leek. I like the Leek, but I'm not a big fan of how thin the tip is and the slide safety. My wife loves hers though.
I can understand but to be far when I first got into the knife game the only kershaw I could recognize was the Leek. Few years later I discovered people carrying the Cryo but the leek was definitely more prominent... at least in my area at that time. To be honest my area is probably not the best example though being a farming community you were more likely to find a cheap no name knife, Buck 110 or a leatherman in pocket or on the hip in a pouch.
The Leek is more well known by non knife people and knife people alike.
I get jealous every time I see that shipwreck delica handle, absolutely beautiful with the black hardware and blade
"Who doesn't love the Spyderco Delica..."
Me. I have always hated those little cheap looking plastic handled fugly knives. They should call it the Spyderco Femica.
I always did as well, until actually carrying and using one, and if you can put aftermarket scales it completely changes the knife
I have a rainbow leak and a Damascus leak and like you say I’ve given away several of these because they are just so cool
That exact kershaw leek bought at Dick's sporting goods about 8 years ago (my only edc for about 2) is what got me into collecting hardcore. although I've had pocket knives for 30 plus years (Case, Swiss army, SOG, Scharade, Buck, Gerber ect...) there was just something about it that felt quality and I did like the assist as well starting out until I got spoiled on better options later on. 😂 Plus it's USA made using the best budget still in my opinion it's really a phenomenal deal when you compare it to other options 🔥 I have two of them my original first one was lost and I bought a black one just like it to replace it, I carried that one for another couple years and then lost it as well. So then I started looking on Amazon for a replacement & got a red handle black bladed Leek (of course I found the black one a week after I got the new one) but that's what really got me looking on Amazon and I saw the Civivi s and ended up getting the elementum. Then I somehow ended up on Blade HQ and it's just been a 🐇🕳️ ever since 😭😂✌🏻
I love Wharncliffe blades. So, the Yojimbo should be an icon knife. They are self-defense knives (and they are), but they slice perfectly and cut "right down the line" to the front of the point. Wharncliffes are more than self-defense knives.
Yojimbo is my favorite Spyderco. Yes belly is useful here and there for sure, but for the most part a good wharncliffe kicks butt for most general EDC uses and the tip and straight edge yields some advantages. Extra easy to maintain the edge too.
Definitely my favorite shape!
Awesome group of Knives! 👍🏻✌🏻
I was very late to the game on the 940. I am not crazy about it's aesthetics and how narrow the blade is. I avoided her for years. But when I finally got one, maybe a year a go, wow, I was impressed.
Spyderco Delica was the knife that got me into quality knives. I'm on my 2nd or 3rd Buck 110, but they always suffered from the drawback of no clip and their weight, so they weren't a gateway for me. One of the 110s I found on one of the busiest streets in Las Vegas. It looks "well used", but works great. I've had a couple SAKs, but they never really struck me as "knives", so they didna do it. Thus far on your list, I've got the Delica, Griptilian & MiniGrip, a couple of Moras, Buck 110. Looking to add a RAT or 2. I think that the ESEE Izula MIGHT qualify for your list, methinks it's probably THE iconic knife in it's category.
Awesome list of knives man. Need me a Deka and a praxis. And a griptilian
Wow, forgot how much I want a Socom. 🤣 What a blade!
If I remember right, the Bugout and Shaman both came out in 2017 and I also I feel like the Para 3 was right before that. Lastly I’m on the same page with you as far as the Manix being more iconic than the Shaman. Solid list!
I feel like the Ka-Bar USMC, the classic Benchmade Balisong, and the Microtech Ultratech should be on this list
I love the Manix 2 it's my favorite edc knife.
I have one I love it thanks for the video !
9.5/10. I had to deduct half a point for no Boker Mermaid. Glad to see the Buck 110 as #1.
Throwing in my 2 cents: Cold Steel American Lawman, Civivi Elementum (all versions), CRKT Minimalist, Cold Steel Code 4, and flip a coin for CJRB Centros/Feldspar. Finally, if Iconic is the theme, then the entire Cold Steel Tanto series including the Mini Tanto 4" (discontinued in 2000) where the Western Tanto was born, and often overlooked but consistently used, the many Swiss Army models.
Some amazing knives you even have my Grail knife the CRK Sebenza 31. Great video thanks you 👍🏻✌🏻
You are right on with your list. Also Esee's guarantee proves they all could do it if they want. Atleast most companies. Might have something to do with it being an AL company
Ya I get torn slightly between those but Manix XL comes out on top Shaman is Awesome though
"You know the ball wedges right up in the tang"
13:55
3:11 Is that a Dalstrong kitchen knife I see there? Or are my eye going bad with my age?
Jared, could you see AD20.5 being in this list. Possibly a flash in the pan (I don’t think so) or in it for the long run. I think the shark lock has great future.
where did you get those purple carbon fiber pm2 scales?
How hard is it to change the scales on the delica since it is riveted?
Totally agree 👍 those are great Lil knives
the one I'm wantn so much is the Rift
Hello thank's for all your vidéos. Y like. .very complete....please sorry for my english..what is the bottom on the pm3 ? Where can y find this...? Thank's
Without watching yet id say the most iconic knives would be the buck 119, buck 110, kabar usmc utility knife, swiss army knife, leatherman, and any bowie rambo style lol
The problem is I named my cat Strider (LoTR) and now I want one lol. I like how the handle is shaped on strider knives, I haven't seen many folders that taper larger towards the back of the handle like that.
Love bugoutbart 😍
I loved the video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pretty much got everything on that list except for the Strider, Chris Reeves and the Buck 110. I do have a blinged out Chinese Buck from back in the day that my grandfather owned so it's got sentimental value.
you guys are wonderful. great content as always
What’s your thoughts on 15v steel?
Great video!! Manix2 for me, sheepsfoot grip.
I've thought about getting one of the buck 110 auto with s30v steel and the modernized handle but the price is so high I just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.
Kara deaturing the Drop Bear! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I have several of these on the list. I have a QSP Nokomis(a better Leek homage, IMO) Love my Manix 2 Lite, PM 3 and Pacific Salt. Cold Steel SR1, AK47, Recon 1 and Code4.
i had that kershaw but lost it but anyway 3rd day of trying can you cheack out the case blackhorn
I can't find it, I tried searching it and I'm not sure I'm getting to the right knife, can you send me a link to my email or instagram please, if not I can attempt to find it again
Hello fresh really does have great food, I’ve tried it a few times in the past.
So I was gonna buy a socom elite until I got it in hand. See I believe it would be great for a hard use tactical looking knife, but not the perfect tactical knife. I felt like the handle shape was too tapered at the butt meaning you would have to really grip hard on the knife to hold on during an altercation and the traction on the grip was rather slippery. I realize they designed it this way so when you hold in Sabre grip you can point the tip forward and slash better. That being said I believe this comes at a cost of not stabbing as well as it would be harder to pull out.
I really want a fixed blade leek ( same size blade shape ect )
I love my leek g10 S30v, excellent edc
I think a lot of the choices are pretty good but disappointed that the crkt m16 did not make it i have an o1ks that has taken a beating and when anyone ever mentions iconic knives I hear alot about that one.
I look at the buck 110 as the 1911 of the knife world.. just class
I think the Doug Ritter rsk mk1 should be on here too. But then again it’s not been around for as long as some of these other fine choices
Why hasn’t Spyderco done any more models with the Manix 2 lock?
I cannot bring myself to like the compression lock.
loving these videos
Bro I literally just posted on Reddit about what knife to get my trainer at my new job as a gift. I wanted a workhorse knife though I didn't call it that. That's why you're the RUclipsr. 🤣
Also damn I been looking for a fixed blade EDC and that rat-3 looks perfect and nicely priced for me. You could be a salesman bro! Where can I use a code for you?
Edit: links in the description. Yep you're good buddy.
Get that nose right in there. 😆
Need a replacement lock on that kershew leek, anyone know where to get one?
Order direct from kershaw. Parts are free. Get a extra torsion bar with your order so if yours breaks you have the part on hand and arent waiting.
just buy a new one; what are they 40 bucks?
When that old dude killed that bear with a buck 110! (also my 1'st knife and many years later I found out the name and brand)
I have a old timer skinning fixed blade that was given to me by my wife’s father. I know it was abused and still looks great.
Well said about benchmade’ prices
The Benchmade AFCK has been amazing, I'm embarrassed how bad I've tortured both sizes and they take it no problem!
Shame they discontinued them.
Aaaaaand is there a reason you didn't use a rockstead and or an array of fancy pocket knives for the sponsors food prep ?
One obvious missing for me would be Boker AK74 ... well I guess if you start to add all the obvious choices list would go for a long time ;) ...
Agree .. Praxis is superior pretty much in every way
Fun vid. Thanks meng!
I love the buck 110 it is number 1 to me
The Rat 2 has a BIG fatal flaw to me, the tip doesn't sit far enough in the handle! I got cut pretty good just reaching to pull it out of my pocket..
Your comment made me look at mine and there's no way you could force your flesh into it far enough to catch the tip on mine.
Dude! Congrats on the sponsor!
Poor Ontario...
Sup👊🏽Agreed with the bugout
I've always wanted a leek but never wanted to buy it. I'd I get one though I'll prolly get a cpm154 version. Prolly the cf version
The Leak IS the best ECD knife.
Very entertaining presentation tonight!
Benchmade has become the master of giving you “more for less”...D’oh...I got that backwards!
I like the kershaw chill better. But I won't buy kershaw again until they throw in some s35vn steel etc.
I'd be happy to see more 14c28n
How about the ZT0350?
What happened to the Spartan SHF.
Gave a lot of these knives away to inspire others to collect, now I am recollecting, go figure.
Hello Fresh is actually Awsome.