My favorite is the spyderco delica in k390. Just can't put it down. Parked all my benchmade, sebenza etc. The k390 steel is freegin amazing. Getting a super nice golden, stonish grey patina too.
We have some similar tastes. If I were making a list, there would definitely be plenty of Spyderco representation, plus a Sebenza, and an Emerson. These are actually my top 3 favorite folding knife brands.
I love your enthusiasm for American made traditional knives. I have to admit though I love my Opinels and starting to dip my toes into Spanish and Portuguese folders.
My Delica was, and still is, my favorite knife that I’ve ever used. I’ve really beat the crap out of it over the years. Thanks to you though, my Soddy is giving it a run for its money here lately lol
Another great video. I do agree Benchmade prices are obscene, but you are getting premium materials and a great warranty. No one ever talks about Emerson's insane prices. The mid-200's for G10 and 154CM? Just a quick BM warranty story: I had a well used mini-grip from about 2010. Last year, I broke the tip (completely my faulty). I asked if I could purchase a new blade and they told me to send it in. Not only did they replace the blade for free, but they upgraded the steel from 154CM to S30V, and refurbished the knife to like-new condition. Amazing service.
love the 940! my springs broke, and then i lost the knife before I could send it in for warranty... found it a few years later and decided to take it apart and replace the springs myself. im obsessed with it all over again now 😂 thanks for the video!
Awesome vid, great knife collection , I can feel your passion , I wish I can meet more people like you that love knives and sharpening, I almost feel if your not sharpening your own knives as a collector your missing out on the full experience,My favorite Spyderco is between Manix 2 15V or the Shaman in Cruwear , I own 1 CRK it’s the UMNUMZAAN in Magnacut it’s pretty awesome , My favorite Benchmade is the Super Freek M4 but respect all the knives you shown
Awesome list. The bug out was named properly. It was made to throw in your Bug out bag, so you have a light carry knife when you need it when you forget it's there
I carried a ZT 0350 Stonewashed through 2 different wars and it held up well. Still use it to this day. When out and about, it's a Bugout. Inna woods, a old-school Buck 110 since I'm used to using it to clean animals. I so want a Jack Wolf knife...
The Old Timer you showed at the end is really awesome, Would go great with my brass Zippo, and I think 1095 Is still one of the best knife blade steels ever. Loved the video and your channel! Thanks!
Inflation caught up quick in 9 months, the Bruin is now $71.99 on sale from $79.99 on Amazon, quite the jump from $55. Still seems like a great knife from your review!
Hey Erica, Nice collection. I have a few knives in common with this group. I've got Spyderco Delica 4, the Old Timer Bruin (mine is also USA but it's from the 80's and is in Green Delran) and the Sod Buster Jr. The Soddy is new and recently took a trip to Tiner Town with some Honeycrisp apple peeling. I think the new CS takes the tiner faster than the CV. I've got a couple of older tactical style knives but they were never my preference. Always preferred the traditional patterns.
Nice top 10 E! I can see why that specific Sebenza would be considered “plain” or “boring” but I personally like the simplicity of that configuration. Mila Kunis 🤤
Love that Para 3. I've modded it by removing the clip and putting a small patch of skateboard opposite the cut out on the opposite scale where my thumb goes. And another piece on the opposite scale, close to the spine aligned at the position where the scale arches (if it were fitted). The tape makes up for the little loss of grip I experienced after removing the clip. All in all though, what a great line up!
Its really cool the lock has held up for you on the bruin despite the hate elsewhere online. I trust your review It really is a spectacular looking blade try not to drop it too much lol You have really turned me onto traditional knives I really cant go back to modern design . I have a bunch of modern folders that really get no love anymore lol Keep up the videos I enjoy them .
The delica was one of my first nice knives and even though I’ve owned a lot of higher end knives over the years I still carry the delica a lot! Hard to beat it’s performance and I paid 60 something bucks for it back when they first came out with the FFG. People forget that before S30V was in common use that VG 10 was the gold standard stainless and for good reason it’s an excellent steel.
I have a Manix 2XL in CRUWEAR, love it. Got a 940 don't carry/use it much trying to keep it mint, also have the same Bug Out as you and carry it often, great everyday carry. Good video. Thanks 😊
"I love that it doesn't tell me what to do." Sounds silly if you're not a knife person, but for me that was a profound way to describe a simply designed tool. Just found your videos today I like them already.
My small sabenza, spyderco endura, all black Para 2 and green Osborne are my 4 favorite knives in my collection. Strange coincidence that I came across your channel about 8 hours ago and then you post this.
The Spyderco endura used to be super popular on RUclips but now it’s really underrated. It’s incredible. Such an amazing knife. The endura is definitely a great one and done knife. Especially if you can get it in a more premium steel. I wish the endura would become a USA model. I like it way more than the pm2
@joe_a_photo ya crazy how the knife community has changed over the years. I have had a few enduras and delicas over the years. They are just a stupid simple well designed cutting tool. No frills works.
My favorite Spyderco is the Manix 2 Lightweight. Agree with you on Benchmade’s recent pricing-Geez. I do have a Griptilian I’ve had for years. Great list.
Just got my Millie 3 today, so far, so good. I usually carry larger, heavier knives than that. Like the CS AD-15 Lite, CS 4Max Scout, CS Spartan, or my personal favorite, the CS Rajah II XL, as far as folders go. But I got the Millie 3 for smaller tasks. Think I'll get the Manix 2 XL next, gotta have steel liners on that one. I'm a big TOPS Knives fan, and my SXB is my personal favorite for when I'm out in the countryside, I can cut down a tree with that knife. Good video, God bless.✝👍
I really wish that someone would offer a set of “clipit” FRN scales with molded-in pocket clip for the Para2 and 3. A bit of a throwback to Spyderco history.
A nice review of some great knives. Opening the Bruin on handed is still amazing. Glad I got one too. Still no luck with card at Emerson ... $ saved. The TRM Neutron two is also a favorite of mine along with the 31's.
I’m with you on the 940. It’s an emotional thing more than anything else at this point - it was my first grail knife. If I lost it, I’d replace it regardless of price.
You have a great top 10 list and I'm glad to say that I actually own a couple of your choices as well, and I completely agree with you. 😁That blooper at the end was genuinely hilarious; I'm very klutzy and It a miracle that I still have all my fingers and toes from handling sharp knives all my life...lol 🤣Anyway, this video brightened up my day, so thank-you very much and Cheers!
Awesome list and descriptions. I'm def going to check out your other videos. I think my top 3 spydercos are the sage 5 LW, pm2 and chaparral mostly for aesthetic reasons.
So glad I found your channel. I love the Spyderco designs ... Para 3 LW and Drogonfly 2 and from other companies like the Ontario Wraith and Gerber LST, You have great content thanks.
I agree with the para 3 for sure, and a delica for sure, def in k390. but then I'd choose a sage 5.....or mini manix. I wish they'd bring back the sage 3, that's really like a mini manix. I got a smock clone a while back and I loved it so much I bought a real one. I'd choose the smock over the benchmade osborne; it's the same shape-ish blade, same size-ish, more fidgity, it's great. Somewhere on my list has to be a demko, and somewhere on there has to be that new civivi vision fg.........as far as value vs price....can't beat them. You said something about benchmade knives being overpriced, but then went into a chris reeve---- I will never buy a chris reeve knife, and i've played with them and used a sebenza more than once, the sebenza is super sweet and smooth, but cmon, $400+ is stupid. There are other knives made by other makers that are just as beautiful and smooth--- this might be blasphemy but I honestly think the sebenza is kinda ugly. I don't like the blade shape and how the thumb ramp or whatever looks. I think it's blasphemy to call it the Mila Kunis.....nope, nope, nope Thats an insult to mila--but I will agree that Mila is perfection....her or Emma Stone (I know they both look completely different, but are both perfect in their own ways lol). The kizer Ti is just as good and sub $200, lots of other kizers are as good or better, and lots of other knives on the market are better and cost effective.
Knives on this list that I have because of you...Mini A100 & Neutron 2. Knives on this list I will likely have some day because of you.... Small Sebenza and that Bruin.
I love my small Sebenza 31. It’s wonderful. All the haters and complaints don’t bother me. The thumb stud is fine. It’s fantastic. Price is rough but if you can swing it, it’s a great knife and one of my all time favs. Also everyone should just try an Emerson in general. Emerson knives are fantastic and they are really smooth and so reliable. It’s one of all time favorite brands. People think Emerson’s are over priced but I don’t. I think for the quality and reliability, they are wonderful tools
Until I watch this video I would’ve never considered buying an old timer. You are really a great salesman when some thing is actually worth it. Maybe you need to open up your own knife shop😊
My favorite Spyderco probably is the Native 5, benchmade is bugout (specifically M4 bugout) CRK is the large 31. Also erica got me on a huge american made gear kick.
Great list. Was able to snag a Neutron 2 on the last drop--with blue scales just like yours. Really liking it so far without the ugly clip attached. QUESTION: Does the Bugout give you hotspots when bearing down on it? My Hogue Mini RSK does right around where the crossbar lock is--the points or "nubs" dig into my hand badly when bearing down on the knife for hard cuts. They're more jagged and stylized (uglier, IMO) than Benchmade's Axis lock nubs. Was hoping to get a Bugout at some point but reconsidering now due to this comfort issue with the crossbar lock.
All great choices, I concur 👍 Gave my small Sebenza 21 to my son Still have the larger 21 The para 3 is a little too small for my large hands So I stick with the paramilitary 2 camo scales black blade Oh, love my spyderco Military Do they sell this one anymore? Great ergos but big knife Don’t get too crazy about steels The case sodbusters, have two the large and jr yellow synthetic and cv Prefer the larger, again the larger hands The delica, still have my original delica from over 20 years ago that I sent in for spyderco to sharpen and it’s now retired looking new Replaced with the FFG model, great slicer edc The benchmade Osborne with green aluminum handles few have even attempted to imitate this model It’s got to be their best seller Lost 2, finally removed the pocket clip and have had my third for years now A worthy re-purchase and two other people somewhere got lucky free Osborne’s Passed the Benchmade Bugout to my son, with the blue scales it originally came in as he’s an xtra lite back packer and it’s his main Ed’s The native, classic beater I could recommend more similarly perfect edcs but that’s adding my opinion to your already wonderful selection ! Oh I’ll do another one, the yellow spyderco delica or endura salt in H1 or H2 steel. I’ve had these in buckets of saltwater for over a day, no rust Great video, good tastes in practical, functional edcs✌️
Nice line up of blades there. Mine in no particular order (except 1) would be 1. Babayaga 2. PM2 3. ZT 0223 4. Medford 187DP 5. Spartan Harsey full size 6. Emerson A-100 7. Custom Buck 110 8. EOS Dorado 9. ZT 0452CF 10. Halfbreed Blades MILF-01
Great review, well done, thanks. I have all these except the Emerson, I just never cared for the design, and the TRM which is always out of stock. I’ll try the Emerson though based on your recommendation, and I have seen others mention the A100 before as well. FYI, my first knife in 1963 was a Sodbuster, and it was twice the knife the new Chinese one is. I got a new yellow delrin three years ago, and was so disappointed. The scales were ground very unevenly, the blade grinds were off and the edge was dull. How do you screw that up? I spent 30 minutes with it on a grinder and got it mostly even, but shouldn’t have had to. That’s the only reason I didn’t get a Jr. I have 50 Trappers and the worst of them is way better built than this Sodbuster, but maybe I just got a dud. A far better quality knife that’s a Sodbuster clone is the excellent AG Russell Rancher, but it is a bit more $. No offense, but to me putting that Sobbuster Jr into a Richter slip is kind of like perfuming a pig, but I appreciate it because I have a couple of GEC slipjoints that would look great in one of those. You earned a new subscriber here based on your presentation. Thanks again for the interesting top 10! 👍
Dang! Your new “peanut butter & jelly”?! That’s better than fizz. It’s peanut butter jelly time, cuz I’ve got all but 2 of these and my top 3 are all on this list. Carried my K390 Delica at work today. Surprised that it also made Metal Complex’s newest top Spyderco list too. Fun stuff!
Very nice collection, Erica! The only one I would have issue with would be the Non-locking (slipjoint) model...having used many Swiss Army knives over the years, I much prefer the safety of a locking EDC. Realizing that there are hundreds of knives to choose from, I just wondered what your opinion is of companies such as Civivi, Hogue/Sig, and Pro-Tech, since they weren't represented in your collection. Thank you!
@@stevelink3 i don’t use Chinese knives- that’s why you don’t see a few of those!!! I have reviews and such of the Hogue knives though! Check them out!
Nice I just honed and stropped all my birthday Sodbuster Jrs and my Custom Birdseye Maple Friction Folder with a blade made from a bandsaw blade and a Custom Pigskin Sheath with Copper rivets Oh and I just stared at the Case 5” Buffalo Horn Hunter Don’t I have a great wife and kids? Yes I do plus an adopted granddaughter in New Hampshire who loves me the mostest lol Love you to infinity Oh I almost forgot that I bought myself a Col Coon Barlow in Petoskey MI with Petoskey Stone scales $100 scales on a $20 knife! It’s a beautiful piece now
All great choices. Curious, you mentioned that Benchmade prices have gotten “out of control” Would you say that the value is not there due to the lack of upgraded steel?
Some kick-ass tools you've shown off today! Where are you getting those ULTEM lanyard beads? Quite like the look of those shown in this video specifically.
The best thing about these blades is the wear and tear. The stains and marks and scratches. They get used. I always struggle with the idea of buying a blade and putting it away. All that engineering and design work - may as well be made of paper mache. I don't use all of my blades all of the time - impossible - but I do love grabbing the right blade for the job at hand and getting out and using it. If you're new to knives this isn't a bad starting list. Sharp blades all.
I’d like to see a video of the most popular lightweight knives, under 3oz or so... From my experience, over the past couple of years, I have given many pocket knives out as gifts to people who aren’t really big into knives like you and I, and what I have noticed is that these people who aren’t use to carrying pocket knives everyday, are more likely to carry them if they are relatively lightweight. Just an idea for a future video perhaps... I think it will help get others into the hobby...
I'm un-decided between the small sebenza and the small Inkosi,, my question is, should I get one in S45vn or pay the extra and get Magnacut.?? Don't know why but I'm leaning towards the Inkosi, as everyone says it's more beefy,, Help, please,, 🤙
Magnacut all the way. It pays for itself in the long run. Better in every way, including heat treat, and truly not much more money for how much better it is.
Psst, some of the old sodbusters had a button linerlock on them back in the days of Moses, but if anybody gives you any flack about it, tell em where to get off, UYS, keep on with the keepin on
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I think that since George adventurer came along that case had to step up production on sod busters….He gave everyone the fever.
He truly did!
Yup I agree
The good ol days!!!! So many great videos . Be well
@@MountainAjar haha these are OLD!
This is great! Such a great "grounding" video. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers!❤
i dont see many girls interested in knives really, its always refreshing to see. awesome collection 🔥
Thank you!!!🥰
I agree with your top 10!! Those are all fantastic designs, I have almost all of those besides the TRM, Delica, and Old Timer!!
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My favorite is the spyderco delica in k390. Just can't put it down. Parked all my benchmade, sebenza etc. The k390 steel is freegin amazing. Getting a super nice golden, stonish grey patina too.
It’s incredible
Great looking knives! And you ended with a bang! Love those traditional knives! Have a wonderful day!!
You as well Mike!!!❤
What an awesome list of folding knives, I can really relate to most of the choices on it!
Thanks for your work!🖤
Thanks for tuning in!
" it's nothingness is everything!!!" ... you are so Awesome!!! Great collection!!!
You are AWESOMER!😂❤
Really nice line up of blades! They’re all good choices thanks for sharing !!
Thanks for watching G!!!
We have some similar tastes. If I were making a list, there would definitely be plenty of Spyderco representation, plus a Sebenza, and an Emerson. These are actually my top 3 favorite folding knife brands.
Same here!
I love your enthusiasm for American made traditional knives. I have to admit though I love my Opinels and starting to dip my toes into Spanish and Portuguese folders.
My Delica was, and still is, my favorite knife that I’ve ever used. I’ve really beat the crap out of it over the years. Thanks to you though, my Soddy is giving it a run for its money here lately lol
Gotta love a good Soddy!
Another great video. I do agree Benchmade prices are obscene, but you are getting premium materials and a great warranty. No one ever talks about Emerson's insane prices. The mid-200's for G10 and 154CM? Just a quick BM warranty story: I had a well used mini-grip from about 2010. Last year, I broke the tip (completely my faulty). I asked if I could purchase a new blade and they told me to send it in. Not only did they replace the blade for free, but they upgraded the steel from 154CM to S30V, and refurbished the knife to like-new condition. Amazing service.
That is awesome- I love hearing that!!!!
love the 940! my springs broke, and then i lost the knife before I could send it in for warranty... found it a few years later and decided to take it apart and replace the springs myself. im obsessed with it all over again now 😂 thanks for the video!
I love that!❤
Your show is just brilliant !! THANK YOU
Thanks!
Awesome vid, great knife collection , I can feel your passion , I wish I can meet more people like you that love knives and sharpening, I almost feel if your not sharpening your own knives as a collector your missing out on the full experience,My favorite Spyderco is between Manix 2 15V or the Shaman in Cruwear , I own 1 CRK it’s the UMNUMZAAN in Magnacut it’s pretty awesome , My favorite Benchmade is the Super Freek M4 but respect all the knives you shown
Absolutely!
Love the vid. Thanks for being real and not editing out the "knife drop"
I will never edit!🤣
As always love your honesty , thanks ! 🤗
I love YOU❤
Awesome list. The bug out was named properly. It was made to throw in your Bug out bag, so you have a light carry knife when you need it when you forget it's there
Thanks for watching!
I carried a ZT 0350 Stonewashed through 2 different wars and it held up well. Still use it to this day.
When out and about, it's a Bugout. Inna woods, a old-school Buck 110 since I'm used to using it to clean animals.
I so want a Jack Wolf knife...
Great options!
The Old Timer you showed at the end is really awesome, Would go great with my brass Zippo, and I think 1095 Is still one of the best knife blade steels ever. Loved the video and your channel! Thanks!
Inflation caught up quick in 9 months, the Bruin is now $71.99 on sale from $79.99 on Amazon, quite the jump from $55. Still seems like a great knife from your review!
I have recently fallen in love with your channel! Keep up the good work.
Hey thanks so much for the support and kind words! That means so much to me. I appreciate you! Welcome aboard!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hey Erica, Nice collection. I have a few knives in common with this group. I've got Spyderco Delica 4, the Old Timer Bruin (mine is also USA but it's from the 80's and is in Green Delran) and the Sod Buster Jr. The Soddy is new and recently took a trip to Tiner Town with some Honeycrisp apple peeling. I think the new CS takes the tiner faster than the CV. I've got a couple of older tactical style knives but they were never my preference. Always preferred the traditional patterns.
Love all that! And you!❤
Nice top 10 E! I can see why that specific Sebenza would be considered “plain” or “boring” but I personally like the simplicity of that configuration. Mila Kunis 🤤
Mmmmm😻😻😻
All solid choices !! Great video !!
Love that Para 3. I've modded it by removing the clip and putting a small patch of skateboard opposite the cut out on the opposite scale where my thumb goes. And another piece on the opposite scale, close to the spine aligned at the position where the scale arches (if it were fitted). The tape makes up for the little loss of grip I experienced after removing the clip.
All in all though, what a great line up!
Great idea!❤
Its really cool the lock has held up for you on the bruin despite the hate elsewhere online. I trust your review It really is a spectacular looking blade try not to drop it too much lol You have really turned me onto traditional knives I really cant go back to modern design . I have a bunch of modern folders that really get no love anymore lol Keep up the videos I enjoy them .
So glad you enjoy them!!!❤
Great video thanks , truly enjoy your content ! Rock on Erica !
Likewise M!❤
A lot of fantastic knives! I am jealous!
I am beyond Blessed to have collected these over the years!
Nice shirt.👍I drive a Wrangler JK.😄And that's a really solid list of knives. Thanks for the look at all of them! Cheers, E!
Cheers!!! All my love to you!❤
Great work!!!!!! loved and learned a lot from this video! Thanks!
The delica was one of my first nice knives and even though I’ve owned a lot of higher end knives over the years I still carry the delica a lot! Hard to beat it’s performance and I paid 60 something bucks for it back when they first came out with the FFG. People forget that before S30V was in common use that VG 10 was the gold standard stainless and for good reason it’s an excellent steel.
Yes!
awesome great talk on everyday favs no doubt really like the Emerson
It’s so cool!
I have a Manix 2XL in CRUWEAR, love it. Got a 940 don't carry/use it much trying to keep it mint, also have the same Bug Out as you and carry it often, great everyday carry. Good video. Thanks 😊
Thank you for watching and commenting!
That ending with old timer drop was perfection
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"I love that it doesn't tell me what to do." Sounds silly if you're not a knife person, but for me that was a profound way to describe a simply designed tool. Just found your videos today I like them already.
Welcome! So glad you enjoy!!!❤
My small sabenza, spyderco endura, all black Para 2 and green Osborne are my 4 favorite knives in my collection. Strange coincidence that I came across your channel about 8 hours ago and then you post this.
Ooooh meant to be!💫💕💫
The Spyderco endura used to be super popular on RUclips but now it’s really underrated. It’s incredible. Such an amazing knife. The endura is definitely a great one and done knife. Especially if you can get it in a more premium steel. I wish the endura would become a USA model. I like it way more than the pm2
@joe_a_photo ya crazy how the knife community has changed over the years. I have had a few enduras and delicas over the years. They are just a stupid simple well designed cutting tool. No frills works.
Nice choices E I agree I like them all too thanks for the look 👀 be careful 😊
All my love to you Pete!😘
My favorite Spyderco is the Manix 2 Lightweight. Agree with you on Benchmade’s recent pricing-Geez. I do have a Griptilian I’ve had for years. Great list.
Thank you! ❤
I have a couple Case knives, both in the synthetic yellow handle. I love that stuff.
I enjoy that as well! ❤
Just got my Millie 3 today, so far, so good. I usually carry larger, heavier knives than that. Like the CS AD-15 Lite, CS 4Max Scout, CS Spartan, or my personal favorite, the CS Rajah II XL, as far as folders go. But I got the Millie 3 for smaller tasks. Think I'll get the Manix 2 XL next, gotta have steel liners on that one. I'm a big TOPS Knives fan, and my SXB is my personal favorite for when I'm out in the countryside, I can cut down a tree with that knife.
Good video, God bless.✝👍
Blessings! ❤
I really wish that someone would offer a set of “clipit” FRN scales with molded-in pocket clip for the Para2 and 3. A bit of a throwback to Spyderco history.
Ooooh❤
A nice review of some great knives.
Opening the Bruin on handed is still amazing. Glad I got one too.
Still no luck with card at Emerson ... $ saved.
The TRM Neutron two is also a favorite of mine along with the 31's.
They’re all so fantastic!
Perfect list...wouldn't change a thing
Great minds think alike!
I’m with you on the 940. It’s an emotional thing more than anything else at this point - it was my first grail knife.
If I lost it, I’d replace it regardless of price.
Twins!❤
Great presentation. Your knife pics are spot on.
Glad to see your top knives don't have bearings and aren't fidgety.
Right?!😊
My favorite EDC knife of late is the Kershaw Launch 13. It's a super lite weight auto at 2.40 oz with a 3 inch blade and made in the USA. Love it.
Sounds rad!!!!
You have a great top 10 list and I'm glad to say that I actually own a couple of your choices as well, and I completely agree with you. 😁That blooper at the end was genuinely hilarious; I'm very klutzy and It a miracle that I still have all my fingers and toes from handling sharp knives all my life...lol 🤣Anyway, this video brightened up my day, so thank-you very much and Cheers!
Right?!?! I am so clumsy- constantly hurting myself!!! Just did today 3 times!!😂 Cheers ST- all my love to you!❤
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Awesome list and descriptions. I'm def going to check out your other videos. I think my top 3 spydercos are the sage 5 LW, pm2 and chaparral mostly for aesthetic reasons.
Awesome choices
So glad I found your channel. I love the Spyderco designs ... Para 3 LW and Drogonfly 2 and from other companies like the Ontario Wraith and Gerber LST, You have great content thanks.
Hey thanks!!! Welcome!!! 🥰
I agree with the para 3 for sure, and a delica for sure, def in k390. but then I'd choose a sage 5.....or mini manix. I wish they'd bring back the sage 3, that's really like a mini manix. I got a smock clone a while back and I loved it so much I bought a real one. I'd choose the smock over the benchmade osborne; it's the same shape-ish blade, same size-ish, more fidgity, it's great. Somewhere on my list has to be a demko, and somewhere on there has to be that new civivi vision fg.........as far as value vs price....can't beat them.
You said something about benchmade knives being overpriced, but then went into a chris reeve---- I will never buy a chris reeve knife, and i've played with them and used a sebenza more than once, the sebenza is super sweet and smooth, but cmon, $400+ is stupid. There are other knives made by other makers that are just as beautiful and smooth--- this might be blasphemy but I honestly think the sebenza is kinda ugly. I don't like the blade shape and how the thumb ramp or whatever looks. I think it's blasphemy to call it the Mila Kunis.....nope, nope, nope Thats an insult to mila--but I will agree that Mila is perfection....her or Emma Stone (I know they both look completely different, but are both perfect in their own ways lol). The kizer Ti is just as good and sub $200, lots of other kizers are as good or better, and lots of other knives on the market are better and cost effective.
Loving the native 5 since I got it. Good recommendation
Always!❤
quite a fun vid. Loved it!
Glad you enjoyed!
Knives on this list that I have because of you...Mini A100 & Neutron 2. Knives on this list I will likely have some day because of you.... Small Sebenza and that Bruin.
I love hearing that!!!💫💕💫
I love my small Sebenza 31. It’s wonderful. All the haters and complaints don’t bother me. The thumb stud is fine. It’s fantastic. Price is rough but if you can swing it, it’s a great knife and one of my all time favs. Also everyone should just try an Emerson in general. Emerson knives are fantastic and they are really smooth and so reliable. It’s one of all time favorite brands. People think Emerson’s are over priced but I don’t. I think for the quality and reliability, they are wonderful tools
I agree with you!
Until I watch this video I would’ve never considered buying an old timer. You are really a great salesman when some thing is actually worth it. Maybe you need to open up your own knife shop😊
That would be dangerous 😅
My favorite Spyderco probably is the Native 5, benchmade is bugout (specifically M4 bugout) CRK is the large 31.
Also erica got me on a huge american made gear kick.
I love hearing that!!!
Thanks again for another great video!
Thank YOU for watching and commenting! 🥰
@@ericasedc thank you for all your recommendations! Wouldn’t have found @richterknives if not for you! Have one of his slips otw!
What a great top 10! I carry a Bugout M4 and a Manly Wasp in S90V. Both work well but can't afford to replace the Bugout If I break it.
I get that!❤
Convinced me to get the Bruin. Neat little knife.
It’s awesome!
Impressive top 10 Erica 👍
Thanks E!❤
Its nice to see a woman reviewing knives. So many men love these huge knives, that are too big for my female hands.
Great list. Was able to snag a Neutron 2 on the last drop--with blue scales just like yours. Really liking it so far without the ugly clip attached.
QUESTION: Does the Bugout give you hotspots when bearing down on it?
My Hogue Mini RSK does right around where the crossbar lock is--the points or "nubs" dig into my hand badly when bearing down on the knife for hard cuts. They're more jagged and stylized (uglier, IMO) than Benchmade's Axis lock nubs. Was hoping to get a Bugout at some point but reconsidering now due to this comfort issue with the crossbar lock.
Nah it doesn’t
All great choices, I concur 👍
Gave my small Sebenza 21 to my son
Still have the larger 21
The para 3 is a little too small for my large hands
So I stick with the paramilitary 2 camo scales black blade
Oh, love my spyderco Military
Do they sell this one anymore?
Great ergos but big knife
Don’t get too crazy about steels
The case sodbusters, have two the large and jr yellow synthetic and cv
Prefer the larger, again the larger hands
The delica, still have my original delica from over 20 years ago that I sent in for spyderco to sharpen and it’s now retired looking new
Replaced with the FFG model, great slicer edc
The benchmade Osborne with green aluminum handles few have even attempted to imitate this model
It’s got to be their best seller
Lost 2, finally removed the pocket clip and have had my third for years now
A worthy re-purchase and two other people somewhere got lucky free Osborne’s
Passed the Benchmade Bugout to my son, with the blue scales it originally came in as he’s an xtra lite back packer and it’s his main Ed’s
The native, classic beater
I could recommend more similarly perfect edcs but that’s adding my opinion to your already wonderful selection !
Oh I’ll do another one, the yellow spyderco delica or endura salt in H1 or H2 steel.
I’ve had these in buckets of saltwater for over a day, no rust
Great video, good tastes in practical, functional edcs✌️
Nice line up of blades there. Mine in no particular order (except 1) would be
1. Babayaga
2. PM2
3. ZT 0223
4. Medford 187DP
5. Spartan Harsey full size
6. Emerson A-100
7. Custom Buck 110
8. EOS Dorado
9. ZT 0452CF
10. Halfbreed Blades MILF-01
Insane list😻😻😻
I'm a new convert to the church of the Mini A100. Thank you E!
Yaaay!❤
Great review, well done, thanks. I have all these except the Emerson, I just never cared for the design, and the TRM which is always out of stock. I’ll try the Emerson though based on your recommendation, and I have seen others mention the A100 before as well.
FYI, my first knife in 1963 was a Sodbuster, and it was twice the knife the new Chinese one is. I got a new yellow delrin three years ago, and was so disappointed. The scales were ground very unevenly, the blade grinds were off and the edge was dull. How do you screw that up? I spent 30 minutes with it on a grinder and got it mostly even, but shouldn’t have had to. That’s the only reason I didn’t get a Jr. I have 50 Trappers and the worst of them is way better built than this Sodbuster, but maybe I just got a dud. A far better quality knife that’s a Sodbuster clone is the excellent AG Russell Rancher, but it is a bit more $. No offense, but to me putting that Sobbuster Jr into a Richter slip is kind of like perfuming a pig, but I appreciate it because I have a couple of GEC slipjoints that would look great in one of those.
You earned a new subscriber here based on your presentation. Thanks again for the interesting top 10! 👍
Welcome aboard!!!❤
Dang! Your new “peanut butter & jelly”?! That’s better than fizz. It’s peanut butter jelly time, cuz I’ve got all but 2 of these and my top 3 are all on this list. Carried my K390 Delica at work today. Surprised that it also made Metal Complex’s newest top Spyderco list too. Fun stuff!
Oh awesome!!!!❤
Oooh the first Spiderco……. She’s a beauty
Mhm😻
That’s a great lineup. All winners. Serious question: Ever have issues with broken omega springs w/ any of your Benchmades?
Never!
I literally just bought the bruin like 10 hrs ago can’t wait to get it . Great selection of knives . Amazon hit me for 69.00 tho but it’s cool .
Oh dang!!!!
Love your choices and you
Love you mostest T!!!!!
Very nice collection, Erica! The only one I would have issue with would be the Non-locking (slipjoint) model...having used many Swiss Army knives over the years, I much prefer the safety of a locking EDC. Realizing that there are hundreds of knives to choose from, I just wondered what your opinion is of companies such as Civivi, Hogue/Sig, and Pro-Tech, since they weren't represented in your collection. Thank you!
@@stevelink3 i don’t use Chinese knives- that’s why you don’t see a few of those!!! I have reviews and such of the Hogue knives though! Check them out!
Nice I just honed and stropped all my birthday Sodbuster Jrs and my Custom Birdseye Maple Friction Folder with a blade made from a bandsaw blade and a Custom Pigskin Sheath with Copper rivets
Oh and I just stared at the Case 5” Buffalo Horn Hunter
Don’t I have a great wife and kids? Yes I do plus an adopted granddaughter in New Hampshire who loves me the mostest lol
Love you to infinity
Oh I almost forgot that I bought myself a Col Coon Barlow in Petoskey MI with Petoskey Stone scales $100 scales on a $20 knife! It’s a beautiful piece now
Wow sounds amazing T! I love you MOSTEST T!!!!
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Wish I could send pics Couldn’t believe I got the Custom Friction for $90
Love them all!!! ❤
I love YOU!
@@ericasedc 😘❤️
Great round up. Curious to know if you’ve tried the spydie Chaparral Erica and if so what your thoughts are on it?
It’s a great lil blade!
Outstanding video. Great job. I just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more.
Awh thanks so much! Welcome aboard! I appreciate the sub!💕💕💕💕
@@ericasedc The truth is easy. Keep doing what you're doing.
All great choices. Curious, you mentioned that Benchmade prices have gotten “out of control” Would you say that the value is not there due to the lack of upgraded steel?
Yes!
I finally got on tye list for a custom Heeter MOW... super PUMPED!! I daily a microtech Socom elite..
Ill give you my top three.
1 CRK Inkosi
2 Emerson mini cqc-15
3 BM Mini Adamas
Awesome choices!
ayoo awesome upload, that triple Glessy kickstart doe!! (:
Great video young lady!
why thank you!
Cool vid and great picks Erica how close was the Spartan Harsey to making the list?
I don’t have any knives on your list 😂 but you made a beautiful selection i can totally agree to i also dropped my knife today lucky not into my foot
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Some kick-ass tools you've shown off today! Where are you getting those ULTEM lanyard beads? Quite like the look of those shown in this video specifically.
I have a lanyard bead video with that info~ check it out! Under EDC Gear reviews! Cheers!!!
nice Video erica :-) merry christmas☘
The best thing about these blades is the wear and tear. The stains and marks and scratches. They get used. I always struggle with the idea of buying a blade and putting it away. All that engineering and design work - may as well be made of paper mache. I don't use all of my blades all of the time - impossible - but I do love grabbing the right blade for the job at hand and getting out and using it. If you're new to knives this isn't a bad starting list. Sharp blades all.
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I’d like to see a video of the most popular lightweight knives, under 3oz or so... From my experience, over the past couple of years, I have given many pocket knives out as gifts to people who aren’t really big into knives like you and I, and what I have noticed is that these people who aren’t use to carrying pocket knives everyday, are more likely to carry them if they are relatively lightweight. Just an idea for a future video perhaps... I think it will help get others into the hobby...
I already did that- check it out!!!! Under my EDC Knife Overview playlist! Cheers!
@@ericasedc thanks!
“Its Mila Kunis” 😂😂😂 love it
@@christopherr1711 she’s going to be my wife some day!
Dang, thats my celebrity crush too haha i knew i liked this channel @ericasedc
@@ANARCHY-nr2lq she’s so perfect
I'm un-decided between the small sebenza and the small Inkosi,, my question is, should I get one in S45vn or pay the extra and get Magnacut.??
Don't know why but I'm leaning towards the Inkosi, as everyone says it's more beefy,,
Help, please,, 🤙
Magnacut all the way. It pays for itself in the long run. Better in every way, including heat treat, and truly not much more money for how much better it is.
@@Sanguivore thank's,, yes, I've now put my order in for the small Inkosi in Magnacut,, 👍👍
Great content!!
Awh, thanks!❤
Yesss’em yes. Correct. Eleventy types of Soddy Jrs
We need them all
We’re very similar. You’re para 3, I’m pm2. You’re bugout, Im bailout. Mini a-100, A-100. But all the same reasons.
I love that G!🥰😻
My top knife is the Spyderco PM 2.
@19:30 I think you woke all the puppers...
I did!!!
Psst, some of the old sodbusters had a button linerlock on them back in the days of Moses, but if anybody gives you any flack about it, tell em where to get off, UYS, keep on with the keepin on
Cheers to that!🎉
“The nothingness is everything.” The Buddha does knife reviews! Love it
Geat video 😊.
Good to heat ur voice❤
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