I started out my knife addiction buying cold steel knives worried I would need to bust open a car window, baton wood logs, and start a fire way more often than I have. Now I buy knives based on how well they feel cutting apples and oranges, stripping wires, and they have to be a fidget toy. Otherwise I have my leatherman for most other small things and a truck full of dewalt tools when those aren’t big enough. Much happier
My old man carried a Buck 110 on his belt for decades. Fortunately, we lived in an area where pulling it out at a cash register to clip a coupon didn't raise concerns 👍
I've noticed that knives made with more traditional looking materials like wood and brass, two handed opening knives and carrying it in a belt sheath all make the knife much more "friendly" to most people. Granted I do live in Montana where lots of people carry knives but I think the buck is still a friendly looking knife today because it looks like a "my grandpa carried that" type of knife.
Back in early 2015 I was repairing a bi-level railcar. I was up on the second with a harness on, about to go up top. I swung around to the ladder and my foot slipped. The safety harness strap wrapped around my neck. I managed to get out my CRKT M21-12G and cut the line. It has been my knife of choice ever since. Best knife I have ever owned and I know I can trust it with my life.
I’ve been carrying the Spyderco Chapparal lightweight recently and it’s my favorite go to EDC. I carry it in the coin pocket of my pants, and it fits very nicely. It completely disappears and will not scratch your phone
Benchmade 940 for sure! Maybe the G10 version with deep carry pocket clip, strong enough to take on many different tasks at work or in the woods and small enough to disappear in your pocket and go to the office or walk around the city... definitely a knife for the rest of your life!
My choice would be the Mora Garberg. The Scandi blade design has been around since before the age of the Vikings and we still use it today, because it works. A Mora knife is a jack-of-all-trades. It is not the best at anything, but it can do almost any job in a pinch. The Garberg is a sturdy, fixed blade with full tang so it should have all my bases covered.
I know I'm about a year behind on this but over the years I always keep coming back to my good old Opinel #6. It's light, disappears in the pocket, and feels at home in my hand. I've yet to find a task I needed it for the it hasn't accomplished admirably.
I love my Bugout 535BK-2. You forget it's there until you need it, and it's a tougher knife than you'd think it is. I carry it most days and only change it up just for the fun of carrying other knifes.
Buck 110. For several reasons: 1) In some places, I'm limited to folders for EDC. I'm automatically limited to folders. And, I challenge anyone to find a tougher folder than the 110. It's all brass with wood scales, so the handle and mechanism are virtually indestructible. The point is the weakest point of the knife, which brings me to my next point. 2) I've dealt with Buck's warranty service on several occasions, and it's the best bar none. The only thing I can imagine ever breaking on the 110 is the blade. And, Buck will replace my blade for $10 if it ever does. Any issues with the handle or mechanism are free. So, as long as I don't lose it, I could potentially run the same 110 my entire life and never need to buy another knife.
I agree with Kurt. The Firecraft looks amazing and will probably be very useful for camping which I enjoy a lot. Pair it up with a small Buck 112 and you're set. Excellent vid as always.
I have a lot of knives, but the first one I ever bought for myself (birthday present) was a Zero Tolerance 0350ST. I carried that knife for almost four years and it never let me down. I've beat that knife to hell and back and it's a beast. I recently bought a Black Class Bailout to kind of retire my 0350 and from time to time I still find myself pulling the Bailout out of my pocket and being like damn... should have grabbed my 0350. One knife for the rest of my life? ZT0350ST.
If I could have only one pocket knife (which is unimaginably cruel), then I would probably go with my old, full-sized, Sebenza. Have had it for years and it's always been great. Plus, the folks at Reeve's knives are super nice and went way out of their way to help me get a nice sharp Christmas present to my son when he was in Iraq.
I carried a Buck 110 in a Nite Ize holster along with a pen light, a small curved mosquito clamp, a bite stick,trauma shears, a small lighter, a pen and a tourniquet for 23 years as part of my medical kit. As a paramedic with several missions as a first responder to aircraft incidents and rescue missions a good knife was crucial in almost every scenario. That Buck 110 served that purpose well. While working with EOD on gunnery range clean ups my Buck 110 was a secondary tool to my Kabar. When the Kabar was too large for certain tasks the Buck 110 filled in. Unfortunately, while trying to pry a "souvenir" off an old tank (target) I broke off the tip of the Buck. Heartbroken, I used a file to re-shape a tip but not as pointed as the original. I still use that Buck 110 (55 years later) and it serves as a vital part of my survival kit in my bug out bag. The primary blade is a Gerber Strongarm which has proven itself in spades. As a matter of fact it survived a "tag gauntlet" involving several You Tubers putting it through the ringer...total abuse with intentions of trying to break it. I love it so much I bought two of them, one black and one coyote brown. Depending on what color my backpack is determines which Strongarm I take. If I had to choose between the Gerber Strongarm and the Buck 110, I'd have to go with the Buck 110 which presently resides in a Hyde and Drink leather holster alongside a Leatherman Sidekick.
Victorinox Electrician. I had that knife for 15 years, and it did all the cutting, reaming, screw-driving, wire stripping, and bottle opening I ever needed in that time. When I gave it away it still looked new. The two blades are great and compliment each other perfectly. If I needed one outdoor knife, I’d go Victorinox OH Trekker NS. Easy to sharpen and a few nice extra tools. Or maybe a Spyderco PM2.
Thanks for sharing! I very much enjoyed the analogy of the Buck 110... one of my favorites, perhaps most favorite is the one my two sons had custom made for me with the S30V Satin blade, Blue Wood grips with nickle bolster, engraved for my birthday one year. And my favorite fixed blade, don't use it much either, is a custom Buck 119 420HC Chipflint blade, with brass guard/pummel and Iron Wood grips, with brown distressed leather sheath ... razor sharp from the factory and flawless in it's manufacture...BTW - just purchased a Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch and I can't wait to get a grip on it... from all I've heard, it's a real pleasure to use and most utilitarian! Great reviews... Please keep us posted!
I’ve been a long time budget collector since I was 13 with my dad. I lost every knife slowly over the 14 years and am now rebuilding my collection with more money and lots of research. I hope to comment on this again in a year or so( or the next WOW 1 knife life revisited?) with a more solid decision. I’m currently carrying the black bugout 20cv with gray g10 scales that is a blade hq exclusive and it has shattered my previous belief on knives. It’s thin as hell, stupid light and yet stronger than all the heavy cheap knives I’ve ever had. Love it, keep it up dudes
Just bought the Kwik thumb studs for my dad's Buck 110 for father's day. Totally makes sense as he's got pretty much everything he wants so just improve the things he already has.
I have three with the thumb studs and indeed they are an improvement. I would never want a 110 with a clip, I am not from the generation of knife clips, in the pocket or sheath for me. There is a big difference between an office edc and an outdoor edc. My solution is not for everyone but it is all I am comfortable with. Pocket clip knives are backups for me.
I own my one knife for life already the 3Dog Knives M.A.K. in Elmax its a 4" fixed blade that is my EDC but I live in Alaska so it's pretty normal to rock a fixed blade
Compelling cases for small and large. You can use a large knife for small knife tasks. But not vice-versa. Case for small: the best knife is always the knife you have with you. And there are cases where you cannot carry a large knife...
I used to work as a game ranger in South Africa (anti poaching team) and trust me, your pocket knife isn't going through elephant skin..... I used to have to carry a folding utility knife in my bag for cutting into elephant and hippo skin (to remove snares or do field surgery). You need something sooooo thin, or it just isn't happening. I tried using my fixed blade the first time (I'd just sharpened it) and it was like trying to slice open a stone!
True. As a veterinarian working in the same field I found Havalon to be a saviour because you could fit scalpel blades long enough to cut to depth with a much better grip than a standard surgical blade holder. Also leatherman tools saved me more than once. From cutting wire snares to removing shrapnel or even broken teeth from wildlife - these have been a godsend.
Cold steel ti lite aluminum version 4” blade. The army tank of knives. Ive had 3 since they came out, all are still in circulation and im an electrician, i wear a knife out fast, have had 100s.
Before I even got to the end I was hoping to see the Buck 110. Of all the damn "super steel" knives from Benchmade, Cold Steel, Spyderco, USA Gerber and others I've collected over the years and wasted money on, that BOS 420HC is all you need. Ease of sharpening is the biggest thing for me now and that BOS 420HC takes a razor edge. I don't want to have a super steel sharpening session on the trail or at the campsite with a Worksharp pocket sharpener. So now all those super steel knives sit in a drawer and I rock the 110 in a pouch or an aluminum 110 drop point with a pocket clip from Copper and Clad. And I'm not an Uncle Randy (hat tip Pete - Cedric and Ada), I'm in my thirties. Plus mine represents Idaho with the Idaho state stamp on the blade.
As I've been saying, Native 5 LW may be the only knife I carry for years to come. I carried the Endura from 1991 until about 2012. I'm all about function. Once I find something that works, I stick with it. And since I also got the KME from you, I'll be able to maintain it for years.
If you talkin folder I will take my current series of Cold Steel Recon 1 if you're talkin about a fixed blade I will talk about my first generation Cold Steel srk with carbon V blade
For aesthetics and sentimentality, I'd have to go with a bone and wood carbon steel fixed-blade I picked up in Finland. It's a beautiful little custom. If I was being practical, my heavy duty Mora Companion does everything I ask of a knife. I don't worry about rust much because I live in a very dry state.
I carry my leatherman super tool for 30 years now and it's still in a very good shape . And it's legal to carry it almost everywhere in the Netherlands.
I have a fixed blade knife forged by me. It has a shape that evolved over the years. I have made a dozen or so belt knives. It is made from s30v. 6.25" blade is flat ground with a distal taper. Full tang with black jigged G10 scales. If I could only have 1 knife it would be what I constructed. Yes s30v is difficult to sharpen but once it is "scary sharp" the edge stays that way with very little maintenance.
Since we aren't considering multitools, I can't say Leatherman Charge Plus TTI. I actually LOVE my Benchmade Barrage for my "one knife." Easy open with the Axis-assist, 154CM is a good steel, great Osborne design, does everything I need it to do. You know....open/breakdown boxes, cut rope and zipties, etc.
Probably something like a an ESEE 3 or something for me. I'm a Microtech/automatic Fanboy by the way but one for the rest of my life!?!?! Psh...a fixed blade like an ESEE 3 or 4 would work fine I think
mora companion is all you need will handle any task from wood processing to food prep to cutting boxes at the office and youll never need to worry about it
if I could only use one knife it would be SEA SKORPION A G Russell it’s just an all-around strong good knife The pointed rod is amazing phantasmagorical
Daniel Winkler Striker. It's gotten me out of trouble more times than I can count. I don't go anywhere without it. If I can't carry it, it's in my car. If I ever meet Daniel, I owe him so many drinks, I couldn't count them.
The guy that said everyone overthinks their knives is 100% correct. There are tools for the job. I understand that emergencies happen, and it’s good to be prepared for anything. However, if you’re walking around with enough stuff on you to survive the apocalypse? You may be over doing it a little. One knife to keep forever would be a knife that retains its edge, tip, is corrosion resistant, and easy to carry. If it meets those few qualities, you should be fine. You don’t need to walk around with 7 knives on you. Honestly a small fixed blade would be the perfect EDC knife because it’s less likely to break, they’re easy to carry, and you can always tie it to a stick and make a spear.
My choice would 18 inch S7 tool steel long, 2 inch wide, and quater inch thich square tip tanto with a fillet skinning style edge, cheery and walnut scales covered in hard resign with a glass break tip on the bottom of the handle, built in scissor, c02 gas injector, hand guard with a single hook on the blade edge side, knuckle guard, PCP gun, hammer, hatchet hybird that has sheath that has Watson's, ferrel rod fire starter, 20mm bullet lighter, 30-30 rope lighter, emergency whistle, and holder for a slingshot.
Im a stone mason and I have carried my Leatherman Charge TTI to work for years and its gotten me through all sorts of shituations.. I love that multitool. My current EDC is an Emerson SheepDog folder with 154 cm steel, spearpoint and serrations .. I LOVE the wave feature that deploys the blade as you draw it from the belt line or pocket... its amazing. My survival fixed blade is a "Helle Utvaer" with a 4" drop point, full tang, scandi ground 12C27ss blade with curly birch handle and pommel. Its a thing of beauty.. but its my safe queen. I think I need an FC5 in my life.. what a beastly beauty
Man that's a hard one never thought to have one knife. I would say price, quality,foldness, deep pocket, warranty,toughness sharpness outofbox . I would say kershaw blur . But then my 9400 is my favorite once I put my own edge I like. Waiting on my hogue I just purchased to come in.that mat change my mind.
I'm all about folders but if it came down to I can only have one forever, it would have to be a fixed blade due I to the fact that I don't believe a single folder would last me the rest of my life. Well, maybe a cold steel would.
very hard choice, but the one knife I have relied on when I have been in harsh conditions is my Tops BoB fixed blade. it will do the stuff I use my EDC folder for, but will do so much a folder won't. my second choice would be my BK7.
@@jcolterh I hear that a lot but I've had my 940 for over 10 years, it is my most carried knife by far and I play with it all the time. It's probably been opened and closed thousands and thousands of times and I've never had an issue with it. I actually have 15 knives that have Axis locks, the oldest one being close to 20 years old and I've never had a single issue with them.
Esee 5 hands down. if you're in a situation where you can only have one knife for the rest of your life...I doubt it's a situation where opening envelopes or slicing cardboard into little pieces is all that is at stake...think about it "pocket friendly" people ;)
I'm surprised no one else said it but I would choose the Chaves Redencion. It's hard use, especially for what I use my knives to cut. It looks great and a great conversation piece! It's my constant "go to" out of all my knives.
Curb_Rash_Kid here and much love for the shout-out on the Livestream! Sad to say I missed it live but glad I'm seeing it now. The buck 110 is a fantastic knife, I carry my grandad's in the center console of the truck he passed down to me. It's seen everything, and has taken more abuse than any tool that I've ever seen my Grandad put his hands on. Im serious as a heart attack, only one knife? The 110.
I have a lot of knives. I mean a lot. Inexpensive ones, expensive ones. All types of steels and blade shapes. Every time I buy a knife, I try it out with the intention of replacing the Recon 1, tanto. And every time, I end up going back to the Recon. Some people dislike the knife because they don't like Lynn Thompson. Some people dislike the knife for whatever reason. I have 6 of these knives in different styles. One of the things I use it for is to cut up very thick cardboard from appliance boxes. These are some of the thickest, strongest boxes you'll find. The Recon slices through them like butter. Some people might say a utility box cutter would be better suited for the job. I use those too. But there are times when my Recon will do a much better job. I keep my knives very very sharp so that helps. 🤙🏾
Benchmade 806 AFCK. Been my e.d.c. for over 15 years. Only thing I'd change is the blade material. D2 is great, but I'd rather have S30V, S90V, or M390. But other than blade material it's the perfect knife for me.
@@Kpsm_golf not in my opinion. Big blades cut stuff badly or not so good as thinner and smaller blades For me h. roselli's knives, morakniv kansbol,mora 2000, condor tavian knife or skirmish knife, some bark river knife or some puukko styled knives etc. Something that cuts fish well, vegetables and wild game well
@@Kpsm_golf well knife's edge is important and geometry too but i really didn't even mention it on my original post. Ah yes and i agree with screw owning just one
I'm not gonna lie the firma kilimanjaro I have had in my pocket for a few years has seen alot of hard work and still going strong. Even met a hammer a few times. Not really an expensive knife but it holds up.
My “one knife” will be a CRK, either a small inkosi drop point or a large sebenza Insingo.... based on my 80-20 % use, it will make sense to go for the small inkosi. It can do anything I need to do with a knife that is not something stupid ;)
Yeah i didn't like the feel of them. I got aftermarket scales in from AWT last week and it made a world of difference. There are a lot of companies making aftermarket scales and I'd recommend getting a set of scales
Initially I thought so too, based on others opinions and put off buying one for over 2 years. Now I own two them (standard and mini) and have a different opinion. The design concept was for a lightweight tough knife, which it is. Sure the scales flex but pop right back and I don't find it an issue at all. I like the blade profile and how slicey they are. It now ranks #3 on my extensive collection (207 and counting) of knives. If you haven't held one, do yourself a favor and check it out.
@@stoutdog56 Right beside you there Stout. Over 150 in the lineup and in the past, my daily was a Mini Grip. LOVED that knife, but gave it to a friend. Regretted that for years after giving it away because I'm a Leftie. And, as a South Paw, an Ambi or purpose built Left Handed knife is my main focus. My Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Insingo Left Handed is my #1 and my Mini and standard Bugout's are #2 and #3. Something about the light weight coupled with handle and blade shape and that Benchmade Axis Lock are just a Grand Slam. Cheers! Zip~ p.s. I too am not bothered by the scale flex at all, but have been looking into a custom set of scales just to change up the appearance and not for handle rigidity.
I started out my knife addiction buying cold steel knives worried I would need to bust open a car window, baton wood logs, and start a fire way more often than I have. Now I buy knives based on how well they feel cutting apples and oranges, stripping wires, and they have to be a fidget toy. Otherwise I have my leatherman for most other small things and a truck full of dewalt tools when those aren’t big enough. Much happier
My old man carried a Buck 110 on his belt for decades. Fortunately, we lived in an area where pulling it out at a cash register to clip a coupon didn't raise concerns 👍
I've noticed that knives made with more traditional looking materials like wood and brass, two handed opening knives and carrying it in a belt sheath all make the knife much more "friendly" to most people. Granted I do live in Montana where lots of people carry knives but I think the buck is still a friendly looking knife today because it looks like a "my grandpa carried that" type of knife.
@@jolness1 It's the same thing as the big black assault rifle looking scary thing. Uneducated people just go off what they see in the movies
I think if I did that here in California people would definitely be concerned
@@JoJo-os4wg in California not being a communist is concerning to people
Back in early 2015 I was repairing a bi-level railcar. I was up on the second with a harness on, about to go up top. I swung around to the ladder and my foot slipped. The safety harness strap wrapped around my neck. I managed to get out my CRKT M21-12G and cut the line. It has been my knife of choice ever since. Best knife I have ever owned and I know I can trust it with my life.
Nice story...Glad you had a knife handy.
They say when you fall in a harness you shit you pants literally. Is that true
@@user-xx5zl8dz1v nope.
I would never leave home without it. That's a hell of a story man. I'm glad it was there for ya
I've had my Schrader Bear paw since I was 17 year's old. I'm 55 now.
Love the old schrade I've got a vintage sharpfinger dont get no better
That's what it's all about there
You got a social media or something where I can see the wear and tear on it?
I love old Schrades. Carried a 233 until I lost it. Then a 33OT. I won't fool with the Chinese stuff.
Damn you old
I’ve been carrying the Spyderco Chapparal lightweight recently and it’s my favorite go to EDC. I carry it in the coin pocket of my pants, and it fits very nicely. It completely disappears and will not scratch your phone
Has anyone taken into consideration how to butter bread with these knives for the rest of their lives?
Yes, eXactly...i ask, ONE knife but for what ! ? ?
I use a spoon
put the butter on your fingers, rub the butter on the bread, what are you...a savage?
carve a spreader out of wood.
Making a pb&j with a tactical folder is pretty fun
Benchmade 940 for sure!
Maybe the G10 version with deep carry pocket clip, strong enough to take on many different tasks at work or in the woods and small enough to disappear in your pocket and go to the office or walk around the city... definitely a knife for the rest of your life!
My choice would be the Mora Garberg. The Scandi blade design has been around since before the age of the Vikings and we still use it today, because it works. A Mora knife is a jack-of-all-trades. It is not the best at anything, but it can do almost any job in a pinch. The Garberg is a sturdy, fixed blade with full tang so it should have all my bases covered.
How about a traditional folder ( Buck stockman) Wil do everything you realistically need a knife for ,and legal everywhere.
The Buck 301 and 303 stockman are great knives!! But i prefer Case stockman especially 75 & 032 and 18 pattern
Thousands and thousand and thousands AND thousands of people illegal carry firearms every day in every state and you’re worried about a knife blade 😂
Nickolas Morris , the 2nd amendment gives every citizen the RIGHT to carry guns and prohibits the govt from infringing on that right.
I have the stockman I’ve had it for 15 years and it’s still kicking
I know I'm about a year behind on this but over the years I always keep coming back to my good old Opinel #6. It's light, disappears in the pocket, and feels at home in my hand. I've yet to find a task I needed it for the it hasn't accomplished admirably.
Solid pick, Personally my pick would be the Opinel #8 I like that it’s a little bigger than the #6
I love my Bugout 535BK-2. You forget it's there until you need it, and it's a tougher knife than you'd think it is. I carry it most days and only change it up just for the fun of carrying other knifes.
Buck 110. For several reasons:
1) In some places, I'm limited to folders for EDC. I'm automatically limited to folders. And, I challenge anyone to find a tougher folder than the 110. It's all brass with wood scales, so the handle and mechanism are virtually indestructible. The point is the weakest point of the knife, which brings me to my next point.
2) I've dealt with Buck's warranty service on several occasions, and it's the best bar none. The only thing I can imagine ever breaking on the 110 is the blade. And, Buck will replace my blade for $10 if it ever does. Any issues with the handle or mechanism are free.
So, as long as I don't lose it, I could potentially run the same 110 my entire life and never need to buy another knife.
Mine would probably be an esee 3. I’d rather go fixed blade if I could only have 1 knife
I agree with Kurt. The Firecraft looks amazing and will probably be very useful for camping which I enjoy a lot. Pair it up with a small Buck 112 and you're set. Excellent vid as always.
I have a lot of knives, but the first one I ever bought for myself (birthday present) was a Zero Tolerance 0350ST. I carried that knife for almost four years and it never let me down. I've beat that knife to hell and back and it's a beast. I recently bought a Black Class Bailout to kind of retire my 0350 and from time to time I still find myself pulling the Bailout out of my pocket and being like damn... should have grabbed my 0350. One knife for the rest of my life? ZT0350ST.
Blade HQ! What’s the knife you couldn’t reveal @ 43:18 ?
Please answer!
If I could have only one pocket knife (which is unimaginably cruel), then I would probably go with my old, full-sized, Sebenza. Have had it for years and it's always been great. Plus, the folks at Reeve's knives are super nice and went way out of their way to help me get a nice sharp Christmas present to my son when he was in Iraq.
I carried a Buck 110 in a Nite Ize holster along with a pen light, a small curved mosquito clamp, a bite stick,trauma shears, a small lighter, a pen and a tourniquet for 23 years as part of my medical kit. As a paramedic with several missions as a first responder to aircraft incidents and rescue missions a good knife was crucial in almost every scenario. That Buck 110 served that purpose well. While working with EOD on gunnery range clean ups my Buck 110 was a secondary tool to my Kabar. When the Kabar was too large for certain tasks the Buck 110 filled in. Unfortunately, while trying to pry a "souvenir" off an old tank (target) I broke off the tip of the Buck. Heartbroken, I used a file to re-shape a tip but not as pointed as the original. I still use that Buck 110 (55 years later) and it serves as a vital part of my survival kit in my bug out bag. The primary blade is a Gerber Strongarm which has proven itself in spades. As a matter of fact it survived a "tag gauntlet" involving several You Tubers putting it through the ringer...total abuse with intentions of trying to break it. I love it so much I bought two of them, one black and one coyote brown. Depending on what color my backpack is determines which Strongarm I take. If I had to choose between the Gerber Strongarm and the Buck 110, I'd have to go with the Buck 110 which presently resides in a Hyde and Drink leather holster alongside a Leatherman Sidekick.
Hey Blade HQ. This was a great WOW. I would really like the WE knife. And I am sold on the White River Fire Craft!
Victorinox Electrician. I had that knife for 15 years, and it did all the cutting, reaming, screw-driving, wire stripping, and bottle opening I ever needed in that time. When I gave it away it still looked new.
The two blades are great and compliment each other perfectly.
If I needed one outdoor knife, I’d go Victorinox OH Trekker NS. Easy to sharpen and a few nice extra tools. Or maybe a Spyderco PM2.
Great choice. It's one of my favorites as well.
Can we all just have some respect for the Ontario RAT II aswell???
I disagree about cold steel value when it comes to steel. They offer some of the best value for S35vn, the code4 and American lawman
And Recon1
Had a SAN Mai III. Doing some batoning, edge bent badly. Sent back for a factory regrind but will never buy a CS again.
Yo! Thanks for shoutout Zac!
Cool thing about that Nimravus, I bought it NIB from a guy for $80!!!
Esee 4 for me or 6.
Even the Ontario afghan. Beautiful I love it. 1/4 inch tickness, 1055 steel. Like a beefed up esee 5
Great show. I like the buck 112 for a lifetime folder. Classy and practical.
Thanks for sharing! I very much enjoyed the analogy of the Buck 110... one of my favorites, perhaps most favorite is the one my two sons had custom made for me with the S30V Satin blade, Blue Wood grips with nickle bolster, engraved for my birthday one year. And my favorite fixed blade, don't use it much either, is a custom Buck 119 420HC Chipflint blade, with brass guard/pummel and Iron Wood grips, with brown distressed leather sheath ... razor sharp from the factory and flawless in it's manufacture...BTW - just purchased a Morakniv Garberg Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch and I can't wait to get a grip on it... from all I've heard, it's a real pleasure to use and most utilitarian! Great reviews... Please keep us posted!
That question gives me anxiety.
Me too
Benchmade bailout in green with the m4 steel blade
They did their job....Made you think.
I know
I’ve been a long time budget collector since I was 13 with my dad. I lost every knife slowly over the 14 years and am now rebuilding my collection with more money and lots of research. I hope to comment on this again in a year or so( or the next WOW 1 knife life revisited?) with a more solid decision. I’m currently carrying the black bugout 20cv with gray g10 scales that is a blade hq exclusive and it has shattered my previous belief on knives. It’s thin as hell, stupid light and yet stronger than all the heavy cheap knives I’ve ever had.
Love it, keep it up dudes
Just bought the Kwik thumb studs for my dad's Buck 110 for father's day. Totally makes sense as he's got pretty much everything he wants so just improve the things he already has.
I have three with the thumb studs and indeed they are an improvement. I would never want a 110 with a clip, I am not from the generation of knife clips, in the pocket or sheath for me. There is a big difference between an office edc and an outdoor edc. My solution is not for everyone but it is all I am comfortable with. Pocket clip knives are backups for me.
@@DanielTPeace office edc-Outdoor edc the 110 covers all bases for me-no sheath no clips.
That's very easy. First gen 440 c Buck 124.
I own my one knife for life already the 3Dog Knives M.A.K. in Elmax its a 4" fixed blade that is my EDC but I live in Alaska so it's pretty normal to rock a fixed blade
I would be looking long and hard at a Cold steel catalog for that pick...
Cold steel would brake then you would have no knife
@Douglas Pantera atleast Cold Steel won't "Break"
Cold Steel Black Bear Classic 🐻
Yep.
Cold Steel Lawman in S35vn for a folder. Master Hunter in San Mai iii for a fixed.
Pocket Check: Mandiola Defense C.D.H.K. "Cold Dead Hands Karambit" in the satin finish
my guy. i see you are an educated man. Fucking love Karambits, and the mandiola/Fox Karambits are awesome..
Compelling cases for small and large. You can use a large knife for small knife tasks. But not vice-versa. Case for small: the best knife is always the knife you have with you. And there are cases where you cannot carry a large knife...
That was so much fun. I finally got to see a wow when it started. On the next WOW I'll really like to see the most underrated knives.
Only one knife, I’m stuck between the Benchmade Bushcrafter or the Esee 4
You should get a tops knife better than both of those options or a kabar Becker
Great choices.
Dawson knifes are Armageddon proof
Felled 20 trees so far my raider and its still sharp AF, came shaving sharp out of the box with an amazing sheath
Dawson makes some incredible stuff!
Just looked them up they look awesome. Mostly all the blades on their website are sold out. Good to see they make them here in AZ 💪🇺🇸
Buck 110 for me, have carried one for years.
Folders would be a toss up between a super freak or a Spydie chef. Fixed blade probably a bravo 1.25 LT
I used to work as a game ranger in South Africa (anti poaching team) and trust me, your pocket knife isn't going through elephant skin.....
I used to have to carry a folding utility knife in my bag for cutting into elephant and hippo skin (to remove snares or do field surgery). You need something sooooo thin, or it just isn't happening. I tried using my fixed blade the first time (I'd just sharpened it) and it was like trying to slice open a stone!
True. As a veterinarian working in the same field I found Havalon to be a saviour because you could fit scalpel blades long enough to cut to depth with a much better grip than a standard surgical blade holder. Also leatherman tools saved me more than once. From cutting wire snares to removing shrapnel or even broken teeth from wildlife - these have been a godsend.
@@TheColintrott those Havalons look like they'd be perfect! I just had a folding Stanley knife. Where do you work bud?
Good show, good to see you both.
I got my dad a Kershaw Blur from Blade HQ for Christmas this year. I wasn't sure how he would feel about the assisted open, but he loves that knife!
Cold steel ti lite aluminum version 4” blade. The army tank of knives. Ive had 3 since they came out, all are still in circulation and im an electrician, i wear a knife out fast, have had 100s.
Before I even got to the end I was hoping to see the Buck 110. Of all the damn "super steel" knives from Benchmade, Cold Steel, Spyderco, USA Gerber and others I've collected over the years and wasted money on, that BOS 420HC is all you need. Ease of sharpening is the biggest thing for me now and that BOS 420HC takes a razor edge. I don't want to have a super steel sharpening session on the trail or at the campsite with a Worksharp pocket sharpener. So now all those super steel knives sit in a drawer and I rock the 110 in a pouch or an aluminum 110 drop point with a pocket clip from Copper and Clad. And I'm not an Uncle Randy (hat tip Pete - Cedric and Ada), I'm in my thirties. Plus mine represents Idaho with the Idaho state stamp on the blade.
Cold steel recon 1 tanto ❤️
As I've been saying, Native 5 LW may be the only knife I carry for years to come. I carried the Endura from 1991 until about 2012. I'm all about function. Once I find something that works, I stick with it. And since I also got the KME from you, I'll be able to maintain it for years.
If you talkin folder I will take my current series of Cold Steel Recon 1 if you're talkin about a fixed blade I will talk about my first generation Cold Steel srk with carbon V blade
Just bought a recon 1 tonight.
Yeah. That Old School Carbon V...Serious!
For aesthetics and sentimentality, I'd have to go with a bone and wood carbon steel fixed-blade I picked up in Finland. It's a beautiful little custom. If I was being practical, my heavy duty Mora Companion does everything I ask of a knife. I don't worry about rust much because I live in a very dry state.
I had lot of knives, Spiderco, Benchmade, Coldsteel, Swiiss Army and Leatherman.
My knife for life would be Swiss Army Farmer X
I carry my leatherman super tool for 30 years now and it's still in a very good shape .
And it's legal to carry it almost everywhere in the Netherlands.
Benchmade Freek. By the way quit making me want to buy more knifes!😆
No so much of a fan after I found out they cut up guns for the police dept
Lol cut um up with that freek in m4
Freek is my favorite folder just wish BM used a different stainless sv30 is not my favorite
I have a fixed blade knife forged by me. It has a shape that evolved over the years. I have made a dozen or so belt knives. It is made from s30v. 6.25" blade is flat ground with a distal taper. Full tang with black jigged G10 scales. If I could only have 1 knife it would be what I constructed. Yes s30v is difficult to sharpen but once it is "scary sharp" the edge stays that way with very little maintenance.
Buck 110 EDC for life. What a knife should be.
Good knife
BOOM!!!
Since we aren't considering multitools, I can't say Leatherman Charge Plus TTI. I actually LOVE my Benchmade Barrage for my "one knife." Easy open with the Axis-assist, 154CM is a good steel, great Osborne design, does everything I need it to do. You know....open/breakdown boxes, cut rope and zipties, etc.
Probably something like a an ESEE 3 or something for me. I'm a Microtech/automatic Fanboy by the way but one for the rest of my life!?!?! Psh...a fixed blade like an ESEE 3 or 4 would work fine I think
Got me with the title. If you could only have one knife, here’s 27 instead lol
I would have to say one knife for my entire life my buck 110 hands down
mora companion is all you need will handle any task from wood processing to food prep to cutting boxes at the office and youll never need to worry about it
White river M1 backpacker pro. I love that knife.
Buck 110 20cv all the way. But for a fixedblade the white river ursus45 it does everything
if I could only use one knife it would be SEA SKORPION A G Russell it’s just an all-around strong good knife The pointed rod is amazing phantasmagorical
Wat?? Phantasmagormiorioricalousmicous???
Daniel Winkler Striker. It's gotten me out of trouble more times than I can count. I don't go anywhere without it. If I can't carry it, it's in my car. If I ever meet Daniel, I owe him so many drinks, I couldn't count them.
Comes down to my para 3 for a folder or my esee 4 for fixed blade. My 2 favorites in my collection.
The guy that said everyone overthinks their knives is 100% correct. There are tools for the job. I understand that emergencies happen, and it’s good to be prepared for anything. However, if you’re walking around with enough stuff on you to survive the apocalypse? You may be over doing it a little. One knife to keep forever would be a knife that retains its edge, tip, is corrosion resistant, and easy to carry. If it meets those few qualities, you should be fine. You don’t need to walk around with 7 knives on you. Honestly a small fixed blade would be the perfect EDC knife because it’s less likely to break, they’re easy to carry, and you can always tie it to a stick and make a spear.
4max Scout or any other Cold Steel all the way.
Any of the 4-Max models will do
My choice would 18 inch S7 tool steel long, 2 inch wide, and quater inch thich square tip tanto with a fillet skinning style edge, cheery and walnut scales covered in hard resign with a glass break tip on the bottom of the handle, built in scissor, c02 gas injector, hand guard with a single hook on the blade edge side, knuckle guard, PCP gun, hammer, hatchet hybird that has sheath that has Watson's, ferrel rod fire starter, 20mm bullet lighter, 30-30 rope lighter, emergency whistle, and holder for a slingshot.
It wouldn’t be a benchmade. My choice all day long Spyderco para military 2
A full on classic😎
Blade HQ the Elmax blade is my personal favorite
I have three that I rotate through. Definitely in my top ten.
PM2 or a Shaman. I am super surprised they were not shown whereas bunch of Benchmades were
Im a stone mason and I have carried my Leatherman Charge TTI to work for years and its gotten me through all sorts of shituations.. I love that multitool. My current EDC is an Emerson SheepDog folder with 154 cm steel, spearpoint and serrations .. I LOVE the wave feature that deploys the blade as you draw it from the belt line or pocket... its amazing.
My survival fixed blade is a "Helle Utvaer" with a 4" drop point, full tang, scandi ground 12C27ss blade with curly birch handle and pommel. Its a thing of beauty.. but its my safe queen.
I think I need an FC5 in my life.. what a beastly beauty
Hogue ex-01 4 inch tanto
Please select me I spend a lot of money with you. That design is sick. M390 I still don't have one. I want to test that steel. Love you guys.
I bought civivi from you cause I could afford praxis is so clean for what it is.
Such a beautiful knife. My favorite to make me feel ready to take on anything. Like I'm a Seal on vacation in the wilderness.
Man that's a hard one never thought to have one knife. I would say price, quality,foldness, deep pocket, warranty,toughness sharpness outofbox . I would say kershaw blur . But then my 9400 is my favorite once I put my own edge I like. Waiting on my hogue I just purchased to come in.that mat change my mind.
Grimsmo Norseman with a reverse honeycomb handle because it is gorgeous and my number one grail 😍
1000 dollar knife
@@jeremy2187
I Think the “Honeycombs” Go for $1395?
I’ve literally carried the benchmade superfreek for over a year now and yes I love it so glad to see it here
One “folding knife” leatherman wave or my custom Bk 16.
Yea do the fixed blade video! Always carry either my Bark River Bravo Edc and Leatherman Skeletool.
I'm all about folders but if it came down to I can only have one forever, it would have to be a fixed blade due I to the fact that I don't believe a single folder would last me the rest of my life.
Well, maybe a cold steel would.
very hard choice, but the one knife I have relied on when I have been in harsh conditions is my Tops BoB fixed blade. it will do the stuff I use my EDC folder for, but will do so much a folder won't. my second choice would be my BK7.
I'm surprised the Benchmade 940 wasn't on the list. That would be my choice but from what was on the table I'd pick the super freek.
Same here man ✋🏼 very surprised!
Love my 940 but wouldn't want my only knife to be on an omega spring.
@@jcolterh I hear that a lot but I've had my 940 for over 10 years, it is my most carried knife by far and I play with it all the time. It's probably been opened and closed thousands and thousands of times and I've never had an issue with it. I actually have 15 knives that have Axis locks, the oldest one being close to 20 years old and I've never had a single issue with them.
they are all good and any would work i would be fine with a buck 110 or victorinox tinker
One knife for the rest of my life? I would choose a TRC South pole.
Esee 5 hands down. if you're in a situation where you can only have one knife for the rest of your life...I doubt it's a situation where opening envelopes or slicing cardboard into little pieces is all that is at stake...think about it "pocket friendly" people ;)
For me the manix 2 is the only knife you'd need in life
Came here to say this. Manix 2 LW
Excellent choice, one of my favorites
@@DuskMagners yes do underrated! I love mine!
Ihear ya. I’ve carried an original manix for 23 years still “thwocks” when I open it :-)
I'm surprised no one else said it but I would choose the Chaves Redencion. It's hard use, especially for what I use my knives to cut. It looks great and a great conversation piece! It's my constant "go to" out of all my knives.
Omega springs by Benchmade are the only Achilles heel of that brands axis action. They’ve failed me
Wut happend.did they break on u bro and if so how
Curb_Rash_Kid here and much love for the shout-out on the Livestream! Sad to say I missed it live but glad I'm seeing it now. The buck 110 is a fantastic knife, I carry my grandad's in the center console of the truck he passed down to me. It's seen everything, and has taken more abuse than any tool that I've ever seen my Grandad put his hands on. Im serious as a heart attack, only one knife? The 110.
Without question Cold Steel Recon 1 🤙🏾
Working on getting one at the moment 🤙🏽
Me too. You can carry it every day, great for tactical and even bushcraft in a pinch.
I have a lot of knives. I mean a lot. Inexpensive ones, expensive ones. All types of steels and blade shapes. Every time I buy a knife, I try it out with the intention of replacing the Recon 1, tanto. And every time, I end up going back to the Recon.
Some people dislike the knife because they don't like Lynn Thompson. Some people dislike the knife for whatever reason. I have 6 of these knives in different styles.
One of the things I use it for is to cut up very thick cardboard from appliance boxes. These are some of the thickest, strongest boxes you'll find. The Recon slices through them like butter. Some people might say a utility box cutter would be better suited for the job. I use those too. But there are times when my Recon will do a much better job. I keep my knives very very sharp so that helps. 🤙🏾
Benchmade 806 AFCK. Been my e.d.c. for over 15 years. Only thing I'd change is the blade material. D2 is great, but I'd rather have S30V, S90V, or M390. But other than blade material it's the perfect knife for me.
One knife, well it would be the ESSE 6 no doubt.
A beast for sure! Would it be easy to carry it everyday for you?
I have carried an Esee 4 everyday for 4+ years
@@Kpsm_golf not in my opinion. Big blades cut stuff badly or not so good as thinner and smaller blades
For me h. roselli's knives, morakniv kansbol,mora 2000, condor tavian knife or skirmish knife, some bark river knife or some puukko styled knives etc.
Something that cuts fish well, vegetables and wild game well
@@Kpsm_golf well knife's edge is important and geometry too but i really didn't even mention it on my original post. Ah yes and i agree with screw owning just one
Good pick!
I’d Say Rat 7
Just for the xtra blade and lower price but close enough lol
I'm not gonna lie the firma kilimanjaro I have had in my pocket for a few years has seen alot of hard work and still going strong. Even met a hammer a few times. Not really an expensive knife but it holds up.
Great show! One knife only? My ed martin t3 sere. I guess it's called t3 e&e now. But one knife would never happen in my world. I cheat!
Folder: My Cold Steel AD-10 in S35VN or 4max Scout in AUS 10A
Fixed : Esee 4 in S35VN or Spyderco Bill Moran in VG10.
Just started vid and im going with my gerber strong arm. Lets see what comes lol ( out of the knives i own )
I’m going bugout. Super light, reliable, and simple. All I ask for :)
EMERSON 💀
All day! Every day!
That's why I carry two knives 1 for show and food prep and 1 for hard use when I need it
no izula? no hogue knives? no tops knives? gasp
Just what I was thinking this is just a sales pitch imho
Hogue and Tops are at the top of my list. USA made and super quality. A little expensive though. I'm still waiting for a good sale.
B.O.B will save your life
@@DK-jd8bj : I love my CQT 711S and also the tanto blade version. Lots of fantastic tops knives of course.
These guys are the dream team. Accept no substitutes...
Great show, Recon I Clip point folder
My “one knife” will be a CRK, either a small inkosi drop point or a large sebenza Insingo.... based on my 80-20 % use, it will make sense to go for the small inkosi. It can do anything I need to do with a knife that is not something stupid ;)
The handles on the bug out are way to flimsy imo.
Yeah i didn't like the feel of them. I got aftermarket scales in from AWT last week and it made a world of difference. There are a lot of companies making aftermarket scales and I'd recommend getting a set of scales
Initially I thought so too, based on others opinions and put off buying one for over 2 years. Now I own two them (standard and mini) and have a different opinion. The design concept was for a lightweight tough knife, which it is. Sure the scales flex but pop right back and I don't find it an issue at all. I like the blade profile and how slicey they are. It now ranks #3 on my extensive collection (207 and counting) of knives. If you haven't held one, do yourself a favor and check it out.
Bugout* too*
They flex, it's really not flimsy though. That flex keeps them from breaking.
@@stoutdog56 Right beside you there Stout. Over 150 in the lineup and in the past, my daily was a Mini Grip. LOVED that knife, but gave it to a friend. Regretted that for years after giving it away because I'm a Leftie. And, as a South Paw, an Ambi or purpose built Left Handed knife is my main focus. My Chris Reeve Small Sebenza Insingo Left Handed is my #1 and my Mini and standard Bugout's are #2 and #3. Something about the light weight coupled with handle and blade shape and that Benchmade Axis Lock are just a Grand Slam. Cheers! Zip~ p.s. I too am not bothered by the scale flex at all, but have been looking into a custom set of scales just to change up the appearance and not for handle rigidity.