Hey Ben Zac I appreciate you guys bringing us up in the RUclipsrs doing knife designs. The way I see it is I have been testing knives for years now being very critical of many knives and after handling thousands and thousands of knives And doing all kinds of tests on knives of all shapes sizes and uses. I believe that I can not only design a good knife but that I can design a knife for knife guys, for those that might be a little picky over the little details that can make a great knife over a good one. We love knives and love that others do as well I hope everyone in this industry can be successful, not one of us takes away from another. The audience is growing at a massive rate, and I feel blessed to be here at a the best time possible. Thank you to everyone that shows love in this amazing community regardless if your into knives or any other edc items.
It’s very interesting to see what RUclips KNIFE critics design. I was very pleased to see Neeves Knives design because I was pretty certain of the things it would have to have, separation between plunge, grind and edge, access to the lock bar, thin slicing Blade, with strong detent.
yeah completely agree! it’s hubris and ego that would make someone think that only a select few have the market cornered on ideas and design. and frankly thats the mentality that hinders the community and makes it stale. We need more passionate people because there are so many uninspired designs flooding the market.
As a knife maker, I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with RUclips knife reviewers/ personalities who bring genuine expertise to the table. I specifically choose collaborations with individuals who have a deep understanding of their craft, having handled and tested thousands of blades. This level of experience is invaluable. I also appreciate working with RUclipsrs who have specialized skills, such as martial arts, which provide unique insights into blade usage. I’ve collaborated now with several RUclipsrs and it’s an honor to work with them. Great video topic.
I think the YT knife designers are bringing a new perspective and variety to knife design. They have the unique position of handling so many knives that they can start to find design/functional cues they resonate with and apply it to a knife design of their own creation. Love to see it!
@@andrewdarowski1975 He's always been good. I just found out last week that his big inspiration LT Wright's shop is like 10 to 15 miles from my house. How did I not know this for so long?
When I bought my Banters, and then my Yonder, it was like buying knives designed by friends. I realize it’s highly asymmetrical. You guys have no idea who the average RUclips commenter is. But this RUclips commenter appreciates having known you RUclips presenters for many years. I love using the knives you guys made. You’ve made my life better, and not just from the tools you designed.
Personally, I am a huge fan of RUclips content creators designing knives. These are the guys who have handled hundreds if not, thousands of different nice designs. They know what works and what doesn’t work. I am psyched to be living in a world where knives are designed by people who know their stuff instead of people sitting behind a desk who are just trying to help their company make a few bucks so they can keep getting a paycheck. Literally all the best I’ve seen this year have come from contact creators. Zac’s Civivi, the Landers, Jerad Neeve’s designs, Metal Complex’s design, Divo Knives… these are all examples of what I would consider, nearly perfect knives, and all of them are made by guys who do knife reviews, and have handled more knives than I ever will in my entire life. Not to mention, they are die members of the knife community. It is so great to see these guys take their designs and actually get them out into the world. I will always trust a Contant creators design over some things designed by a team who doesn’t really use knives or handle any knives besides their own designs. I hope it stays this way
Zac! What a good friend you have in Ben. Someone who who will just corral you with his positive tireless energy and strongarm you into designing your personal knaf. We should all be so lucky to have people in our lives that believe in us and push us to be our best.
It's amazing that, you, Ben and Zack are into designing. That's what makes this country great. If one has an idea and a dream to design a knife, there is no written rule in stone stating who can design knives. Overall, it's about the energy of " creativity and discovery" that makes conceptual designing great, especially with knives. Btw, kudos, Ben, for the "Sendy"; I am looking forward to getting my hands on the one I bought.
Great topic. I mean, as a youtube reviewet, ive seen a pile of knives and i know what works for me and doesn't. I can also get lots of community feedback that i can apply to design. I think the absolutely qualifies me to design knives and know what will sell. Thats the way i see it in tegards to my small company, Tempest. Others are entitled to their opinions, but so am I. I love the fact that so many of us are doing knives because it's made the the selection of knives way better recently. Companies are improving because we're pushing the envelope.
Super pumped that I made the cut two weeks in a row!!! Much love for all the Knafs gang, Zac and Worksharp. As far as RUclipsrs designing knives I am all for it. The sendy, landers, Lulu and banter series are some of the most thoughtfully designed blades that are great to use. I expect no less from the Yonder. I’ve been watching Zac and Ben for the past decade and their knowledge on the function, build quality and purpose of blades is unmatched. Bring in more knife designs!!!! Can’t wait for the lander fixed blades!
I've been waiting for this day for years. Zac uses his tools so I'm sure this will be a great blue collar knife. I miss the channel Zac, but I'm glad to see you succeeding in your new chapter! And thanks Ben for pushing him to make this a reality!
Thanks for the content guys! I think RUclipsrs designing knives absolutely makes sense. They are bringing real world experience to designs that traditional designers often can’t compete with. Cheers and keep up the great work!
As someone that would say you guys got me me into knives, I think it's awesome that you guys get your shot. Your opinions have made me buy lots of knives. To me, designers don't matter it comes down to will the knife fit the parameters I like for something in my pocket. I like and support you guys for what you have brought to the space.
I support you guys designing knives. Thanks for clarifying the difference between designing and making knives. I believe you guys are coming from a place of respect, homage and love of the knife space. I’ve said the same about Knafs moon crew. I proudly own a few of Ben’s designs, One of DCAs and I’ll be picking up Zac’s. Thanks for the entertainment and edge-ucation!!
There will always be new designers of almost anything that people might use on a daily bases. This helps to grow and improve on the products being made due to new insight. I think it is great. Keep up the great work.
I love my Marbles Safety Folder! As a Michigander, that design was really important to the development of the Marbles company 100 years ago and I love that these reproductions are hanging out there to keep tradition alive. Thanks for making my day Zac!
Ben, Zac, great to see y’all hanging together in this format. That little throwback to your Lincoln/Douglas debate put a smile on my face. That video was actually the catalyst that changed my long held thoughts on pocket tools and introduced me to this awesome community. Zac If there is a box in NC, I gotta start the search. Ben looking forward to carrying my Lander4 when it arrives!
Why not? I'm a hobby knife maker, and love the whole process. It's just wonderful to experience. I'd feel odd just drawing one up and having someone else do all the sweat work, but to each their own.
If I like somone I'm 100% supporting their efforts wether they're a trained graduate or an amateur drawer. Doesn't matter to me as long as it's a passion project.
Love watching you two! Brings back some great memories when I first got in to you tube knife videos, As I have been in to knives since I was a child! Thanks guys!
Awesome show guys! So good to have you back together and Jamie behind the camera! You are the ones that really got me in to knives so thank you! I have 3 landers, a banter and 2 Zac in the wild axial shift versions and I can’t wait to grab a yonder! It’s kinda like having a little part of u guys in the pocket lol and I love it ! Keep designing for sure!
I bought a couple Knaf knives just because Ben is cool, the Landers turned out to be part of my main EDC knives in the rotation. Can't wait to check out the Yonder by Zac!
U guys are an iconic duo. I got to see Ben in ATL, and I'm currently trying to hunt down Zac, because he's in my state w the Work Sharp thing. And yes, I'm here for the YT knives. Neeves made a banger, so did Vu, so did The Stache, and few others. I want them all.
Congrats Zac, great looking knife! I want one! Any “knife designer” who doesn’t like that you guys are deigning knives is just insecure about their own design shortcomings. Knafs is the best brand going in the industry today!🤘
I think its great. These guys handle pretty much every knife known to man. Who better to know what works, what doesn't work. I personally pre ordered AT Knives first design, the H.A.L.T. Cant wait to get it.
Love the wholesomeness! I’m all for knife reviewers designing knives. I trust that they are working with engineers who can help translate their visions into working products. However, I imagine it would be harder for them to make something truly unique or evolutionary rather than a hodgepodge of desirable features they’ve seen elsewhere.
I love you to and I respect you. Honestly you two on blade hq were the reason I think I have buttered my knowledge. Keep being awesome and Zac keep on keeping on.
I love the Yonder... that bladeshape is exactly my style... going to be number 1 on my list when it arrives in South Africa... Miss your youtube channel Zac 😢
My brother's I discovered years ago that Civiv , Sencut and knives have factory clips that can be switched out that's why all my Civiv and Sencut have Titanium clips purchased from Amazon for $13.50 and now you're Knifes and we in the knife community our happy to see that you guys are together Que Lindo Bella Bella Bravo Bravo 🎉🎉🎉😊😅
So great to know Zac in The Wild is still around the Knife World. Kind of missing his Bike Vids. Anyone can design, make or sell knives but it would take mileage for a "brand" to be created which involve in knowing the community & what's in demand. A good example would have to be Ben himself. He has the knowledge & connections but he has "mileage". So much so that people on Christmas Island knows who Ben is.! Rapid Fire should come to Australia. Cheers cobbers.!
Good to see Zac, I think it's great to see people like Ben, dca, kk, mc,Zac, Asher make y'all's knives, think they r upset cause y'all r cutting into there money y'all make great knives with same material and QC but cost less, I have always been a spyderco guy, but now carry bens knives which have like 20 and Asher knives and have 8 and use them like the tools they are and have no problems so keep up the great work
Good to see you Zac and Ben you are always such fun to watch,it would be great to have a beer or smoke a joint with you and talk knives with you. I hope you two Jerad, Dave. C A and others can get your designs to Europe andUK as i keep seeing knives we can't get here. I wish somebody would hang out doing knife give aways in croydon south London like you do Zac but they would probably get stabbed with an inferior knife. I do love all the pocket checks as well.
Great to see both of y’all together. For the critics against you guys designing knifes, sales numbers don’t lie, like Zac said with or without the connection, a solid knife will always shine in the market
"Knife Designer" is not a title reserved for entitled monopolistic groups of people who think they are the chosen few who are capable and deserving of designing knives. I think these isolationists are threatened by the growing number of knife enthusiasts who can design a better knife, and connect with the customer. Keep up the great work! Banters and Baby Banters are simply awesome!
Ive been saying it since last year. The knife industry is changing and now its Knives for the people FROM the people. Theres more RUclipsrs besides neeves and mc who are designing knives. There are several awesome smaller channels that have designed amazing knives. We need fresh perspectives and new eyes. It is time for a change, and Ive been telling anyone who would listen, it is possible for anyone to design a knife and get it out there for the world to share. You dont need engineers or all that. Pencil and paper. Get your ideas out there! Share your imagination with the world! Some knives will soar, and others wont, but still keep going! Everyone has an idea, and it should be shared with others! There is room for ALL designers and makers.
I watch everyone in the thumbnail with the exclusion of Taylor (Best Damn EDC), but I'm glad that RUclipsrs who handle hundreds of knives a year are getting opportunities to develop careers of designing knives. I know that Jerad (Neeves Knives) is a professional knife sharpener and David A. (Knife Center) is an actual knife maker with his own brand which was forged with training, tips & in collaboration w/ L.T. Wright. Even Metal Complex getting an opportunity to design is still cool to me because of how much time he puts into research and reviewing products & materials. Ultimately, it's the discretion of the brands/manufacturers though. What better way for a company to say, "Hey, thank you for reviewing our products and giving us promo! Let's make your dream or a vision of yours come true!" That's what really makes it awesome and understandable.
I love that people who are big in the knife RUclips world are designing knives. People like MC, Zac, DCA, EDM, etc handle so many different knives day in and day out that they knows what makes a good design and what doesn't better then almost anyone else. I love seeing what their minds can create after handling some many different knives. Its also a really cool way of owning a "piece" of your favorite knife content creators. A lot of knife designers are good at designing knives based on what they know and can really good at it but it just a very different perspective to someone like a youtuber who handles tons of designs by all kinds of designers and makers.
Inclusivity is one of the biggest draws for me to the knife community, never once has anyone made me think my presence was unwanted and people like Ben, Zac and, Neeves make me feel like something bigger than myself. This is a healthy thing for men, iron sharpens iron.
Everyone has things they like and dislike about the knives they have. RUclips knife reviewers are no exception, the difference is the volume handled. I don't know if designing one knife qualifies someone as a designer as there would be hundreds of people that designed one thing based off the best bits of things they like and a lot will have failed or been a flash in the pan. Sales numbers would show if it's a good design. Any one that sticks their neck out, designs a knife and manages to get someone to produce it, well done you I take my hat off to you for giving it a go.
Competitors complaining about more available knife designs to choose from, talk about missing the first for the trees. Jealousy is powerful and useless emotion. Keep up the great work Ben and Zach. Always happy to see you both living your best lives and succeeding!
It's great to see you guys together in front of the camera. Excellent topic, great way to separate the two. I always think of a knife maker as someone who makes something with his hands, and a designer who thinks of something and has someone else make it for them. Another great topic is made in america. If the designer is american but uses an out of the country oem, i still feel like im supporting an american business even thou the knife may be made over seas. I think supporting a person is just as important as supprtimg made in america.
I think it's completely fair game for everyone willing to put a design on the table. I don't think there has been a time like this where people can do almost what they want even if they willing. You can decide you want to learn how to take an Engine apart without knowing anything about engines, but you can probably find several video tutorials guiding you through it.
Would be fantastic to look for those boxes in Europe! Also Knafs Slipjoint with PM steel, pocket clip, replaceable (open source) scales. If you OEM that slipjoint in Europe, a European steel would be cool. I'm going all in and suggest Böhler K390.
As I watch this video looking at that fixed blade, the artist Bobby Duke's voice enters my head and says " I want that! ".... And Hey Zac, nice to see you again!
If experience and design research is a constant between "knife makers" and "knife designers" I think a difference can be final product price. To elaborate, a knife maker is spending a lot more time with the knife...with EACH knife. I expect to pay more for a knife like this because there will be lower production numbers and a little bit more of a custom nature per knife. A knife designer working with a foreign (China) manufacturer can crank them out. They will all be very similar and good but better be less expensive to purchase. I think the only time I have a problem is when the price for a "knife designer" knife is mass produced AND has a high price....just because the designer is 'popular'. To me, it's just not the same. Having said that...I enjoy my banter's and my landers and similar knives as much as my one-off custom made knives. I have different expectations for each of them. I enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work!
Congrats to Zac on the new knife! Already sold out. Suggestion for the Lulu. Make it with 14c28n, scandi grind and no secondary bevel (but maybe a convex microbevel) and lower price.
Hey Ben Zac I appreciate you guys bringing us up in the RUclipsrs doing knife designs. The way I see it is I have been testing knives for years now being very critical of many knives and after handling thousands and thousands of knives And doing all kinds of tests on knives of all shapes sizes and uses. I believe that I can not only design a good knife but that I can design a knife for knife guys, for those that might be a little picky over the little details that can make a great knife over a good one. We love knives and love that others do as well I hope everyone in this industry can be successful, not one of us takes away from another. The audience is growing at a massive rate, and I feel blessed to be here at a the best time possible. Thank you to everyone that shows love in this amazing community regardless if your into knives or any other edc items.
So true!
It’s very interesting to see what RUclips KNIFE critics design. I was very pleased to see Neeves Knives design because I was pretty certain of the things it would have to have, separation between plunge, grind and edge, access to the lock bar, thin slicing Blade, with strong detent.
LOVE THE MISDEMEANOR JERAD!!!!!!
yeah completely agree! it’s hubris and ego that would make someone think that only a select few have the market cornered on ideas and design. and frankly thats the mentality that hinders the community and makes it stale. We need more passionate people because there are so many uninspired designs flooding the market.
Exactly 💯💯
Makes me think back to the BHQ days of you two, good to see yall together in front of a camera again
It's a blast having these two in the studio. - Jamie
As a knife maker, I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with RUclips knife reviewers/ personalities who bring genuine expertise to the table. I specifically choose collaborations with individuals who have a deep understanding of their craft, having handled and tested thousands of blades. This level of experience is invaluable. I also appreciate working with RUclipsrs who have specialized skills, such as martial arts, which provide unique insights into blade usage. I’ve collaborated now with several RUclipsrs and it’s an honor to work with them. Great video topic.
Hey, I love the knife you collaborated with Jared Neeves! What other colabs did you do and are they still available?
Having you two together on screen again is so awesome! I could listen to you guys talk about knives all day!
And they could talk all day about knives. 😁
I'm glad guys like Ben ,Zac, DCA , DBK etc. are designing knives. The people who use and review them know what's needed.
Most of them arent designers and you can tell by their copycat knives.
I think the YT knife designers are bringing a new perspective and variety to knife design. They have the unique position of handling so many knives that they can start to find design/functional cues they resonate with and apply it to a knife design of their own creation. Love to see it!
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DCA is/was a knife maker too.
@@andrewdarowski1975 He's always been good. I just found out last week that his big inspiration LT Wright's shop is like 10 to 15 miles from my house. How did I not know this for so long?
Good to see my guy's back together!
I can confirm that the rooftop tent was SUPER comfy. Thanks Zac.
My man🤘😁
@@CaptRikki did you both have a pants tent party
All of you guys are absolutely awesome! I feel blessed to have met all of you. Love the guys at SMKW! Always an awesome time hanging out with them!
When I bought my Banters, and then my Yonder, it was like buying knives designed by friends. I realize it’s highly asymmetrical. You guys have no idea who the average RUclips commenter is. But this RUclips commenter appreciates having known you RUclips presenters for many years.
I love using the knives you guys made. You’ve made my life better, and not just from the tools you designed.
Zac and Ben together, major throwbacks to blade hq videos lol
Personally, I am a huge fan of RUclips content creators designing knives. These are the guys who have handled hundreds if not, thousands of different nice designs. They know what works and what doesn’t work. I am psyched to be living in a world where knives are designed by people who know their stuff instead of people sitting behind a desk who are just trying to help their company make a few bucks so they can keep getting a paycheck. Literally all the best I’ve seen this year have come from contact creators. Zac’s Civivi, the Landers, Jerad Neeve’s designs, Metal Complex’s design, Divo Knives… these are all examples of what I would consider, nearly perfect knives, and all of them are made by guys who do knife reviews, and have handled more knives than I ever will in my entire life. Not to mention, they are die members of the knife community. It is so great to see these guys take their designs and actually get them out into the world. I will always trust a Contant creators design over some things designed by a team who doesn’t really use knives or handle any knives besides their own designs. I hope it stays this way
Zac! What a good friend you have in Ben. Someone who who will just corral you with his positive tireless energy and strongarm you into designing your personal knaf. We should all be so lucky to have people in our lives that believe in us and push us to be our best.
It's amazing that, you, Ben and Zack are into designing. That's what makes this country great. If one has an idea and a dream to design a knife, there is no written rule in stone stating who can design knives. Overall, it's about the energy of " creativity and discovery" that makes conceptual designing great, especially with knives. Btw, kudos, Ben, for the "Sendy"; I am looking forward to getting my hands on the one I bought.
Zac and Ben were part of the reason I got into EDC. Those two on Blade Banter offered so much info, so much fun.. 👍👍🔪
Thanks for the shoutout Ben and Zac!
Great topic. I mean, as a youtube reviewet, ive seen a pile of knives and i know what works for me and doesn't. I can also get lots of community feedback that i can apply to design. I think the absolutely qualifies me to design knives and know what will sell. Thats the way i see it in tegards to my small company, Tempest. Others are entitled to their opinions, but so am I. I love the fact that so many of us are doing knives because it's made the the selection of knives way better recently. Companies are improving because we're pushing the envelope.
YES!! 👊🏻
Super pumped that I made the cut two weeks in a row!!! Much love for all the Knafs gang, Zac and Worksharp.
As far as RUclipsrs designing knives I am all for it. The sendy, landers, Lulu and banter series are some of the most thoughtfully designed blades that are great to use. I expect no less from the Yonder.
I’ve been watching Zac and Ben for the past decade and their knowledge on the function, build quality and purpose of blades is unmatched.
Bring in more knife designs!!!! Can’t wait for the lander fixed blades!
I've been waiting for this day for years. Zac uses his tools so I'm sure this will be a great blue collar knife. I miss the channel Zac, but I'm glad to see you succeeding in your new chapter!
And thanks Ben for pushing him to make this a reality!
Always fun to see Zac show up in a video. The dude just knows how to channel the everyday person when he's on video.
You guys are the BEST! So good you still hang out and make such amazingly fun and interesting content. Thank you Zac and Ben, you RULE!
Great to see you two together again!
Guys, it's such a genuine joy to see you smatter and banter together ❤
Thanks for the content guys! I think RUclipsrs designing knives absolutely makes sense. They are bringing real world experience to designs that traditional designers often can’t compete with. Cheers and keep up the great work!
As someone that would say you guys got me me into knives, I think it's awesome that you guys get your shot. Your opinions have made me buy lots of knives. To me, designers don't matter it comes down to will the knife fit the parameters I like for something in my pocket. I like and support you guys for what you have brought to the space.
I support you guys designing knives. Thanks for clarifying the difference between designing and making knives. I believe you guys are coming from a place of respect, homage and love of the knife space. I’ve said the same about Knafs moon crew. I proudly own a few of Ben’s designs, One of DCAs and I’ll be picking up Zac’s. Thanks for the entertainment and edge-ucation!!
I’m always happy to you guys back together. The love both reverse tanto knives you each designed, Ben yipper and Zac’s yonder , I must get them both.
There will always be new designers of almost anything that people might use on a daily bases. This helps to grow and improve on the products being made due to new insight. I think it is great. Keep up the great work.
I love my Marbles Safety Folder! As a Michigander, that design was really important to the development of the Marbles company 100 years ago and I love that these reproductions are hanging out there to keep tradition alive. Thanks for making my day Zac!
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The U.P. belongs to Wisconsin. Birds aren't real. Scandi is the superior grind. Packers > Lions. ❤😂😅
Ben, Zac, great to see y’all hanging together in this format. That little throwback to your Lincoln/Douglas debate put a smile on my face. That video was actually the catalyst that changed my long held thoughts on pocket tools and introduced me to this awesome community.
Zac If there is a box in NC, I gotta start the search. Ben looking forward to carrying my Lander4 when it arrives!
I think the youtubers are helping to push the knife industry forward and I think it's awesome and helps to keep the creative juices flowing. 🤙🏼
This is what makes America so awesome anyone can have an idea or design work hard and see it come to light 🙂
Why not? I'm a hobby knife maker, and love the whole process. It's just wonderful to experience. I'd feel odd just drawing one up and having someone else do all the sweat work, but to each their own.
I will buy the Yonder. Zac have the best attitude and he just seems like a great guy. Passion man. Passion.
Lovely to see Zac and know hes doing well and having fun.
THIS WAS AWESOME....I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!!! The milkshake thing was amazing
Always love seeing you and Zac together in videos!
Great to see you two together doing a knife video again. Nice that you’re both designing knives too. When and where can we order Zac’s new knife?
If I like somone I'm 100% supporting their efforts wether they're a trained graduate or an amateur drawer. Doesn't matter to me as long as it's a passion project.
Love watching you two! Brings back some great memories when I first got in to you tube knife videos,
As I have been in to knives since I was a child!
Thanks guys!
Man, I loved you guys on BladeHQ before. I'm so glad you guys still do some videos together from time to time.
Awesome show guys! So good to have you back together and Jamie behind the camera! You are the ones that really got me in to knives so thank you!
I have 3 landers, a banter and 2 Zac in the wild axial shift versions and I can’t wait to grab a yonder! It’s kinda like having a little part of u guys in the pocket lol and I love it ! Keep designing for sure!
Niiice seeing Zac out of the Wild!!! Also I love the Baby Banter, it looks awesome and feels natural in the hand in different grips
You guys are the nicest guys in the knives industry!
Love seeing Zac travel the country sharing the best goodies he can find
So exciting to see two of my favorite knife guys have awesome knife designs out there! I’ve got to pick up a knaf and a yonder to support.
Videos are professional quality with good content. Look forward to them coming out.
Two cool guys designing some awesome knives. What could be wrong about that. Keep designing. Keep living the dream. Keep being you.
totally missed you guys talking on YT. Would love to see more of this, Thank you!!!!
Great duo.. keep these new designs coming, especially when they’re affordable! 👍
Really great blade shape Zac!
Everyone loves a reverse tanto with an ever so slight curve to the edge!
Everyone!
I bought a couple Knaf knives just because Ben is cool, the Landers turned out to be part of my main EDC knives in the rotation. Can't wait to check out the Yonder by Zac!
Seeing you two together warms my knife-heart!
Best wishes from germany
U guys are an iconic duo. I got to see Ben in ATL, and I'm currently trying to hunt down Zac, because he's in my state w the Work Sharp thing. And yes, I'm here for the YT knives. Neeves made a banger, so did Vu, so did The Stache, and few others. I want them all.
Congrats Zac, great looking knife! I want one!
Any “knife designer” who doesn’t like that you guys are deigning knives is just insecure about their own design shortcomings. Knafs is the best brand going in the industry today!🤘
I think its great. These guys handle pretty much every knife known to man. Who better to know what works, what doesn't work. I personally pre ordered AT Knives first design, the H.A.L.T. Cant wait to get it.
Love the wholesomeness! I’m all for knife reviewers designing knives. I trust that they are working with engineers who can help translate their visions into working products. However, I imagine it would be harder for them to make something truly unique or evolutionary rather than a hodgepodge of desirable features they’ve seen elsewhere.
I love you to and I respect you. Honestly you two on blade hq were the reason I think I have buttered my knowledge. Keep being awesome and Zac keep on keeping on.
I love the Yonder... that bladeshape is exactly my style... going to be number 1 on my list when it arrives in South Africa... Miss your youtube channel Zac 😢
My brother's I discovered years ago that Civiv , Sencut and knives have factory clips that can be switched out that's why all my Civiv and Sencut have Titanium clips purchased from Amazon for $13.50 and now you're Knifes and we in the knife community our happy to see that you guys are together Que Lindo Bella Bella Bravo Bravo 🎉🎉🎉😊😅
So great to know Zac in The Wild is still around the Knife World. Kind of missing his Bike Vids. Anyone can design, make or sell knives but it would take mileage for a "brand" to be created which involve in knowing the community & what's in demand. A good example would have to be Ben himself. He has the knowledge & connections but he has "mileage". So much so that people on Christmas Island knows who Ben is.! Rapid Fire should come to Australia. Cheers cobbers.!
That blade shape is great.
Glad to see you together again.
Ben, I just ordered the knaf lander one and I am stoked. I have the baby banter and the sendy and your designs are just mint. Big fan since day one.
Loved seeing you guys together again.
Good to see Zac, I think it's great to see people like Ben, dca, kk, mc,Zac, Asher make y'all's knives, think they r upset cause y'all r cutting into there money y'all make great knives with same material and QC but cost less, I have always been a spyderco guy, but now carry bens knives which have like 20 and Asher knives and have 8 and use them like the tools they are and have no problems so keep up the great work
Good to see you Zac and Ben you are always such fun to watch,it would be great to have a beer or smoke a joint with you and talk knives with you. I hope you two Jerad, Dave. C A and others can get your designs to Europe andUK as i keep seeing knives we can't get here. I wish somebody would hang out doing knife give aways in croydon south London like you do Zac but they would probably get stabbed with an inferior knife. I do love all the pocket checks as well.
Great to see both of y’all together. For the critics against you guys designing knifes, sales numbers don’t lie, like Zac said with or without the connection, a solid knife will always shine in the market
Yeah Zac The Best Knife Guy Greetings Pirmin From Switzerland 🇨🇭
"Knife Designer" is not a title reserved for entitled monopolistic groups of people who think they are the chosen few who are capable and deserving of designing knives. I think these isolationists are threatened by the growing number of knife enthusiasts who can design a better knife, and connect with the customer. Keep up the great work! Banters and Baby Banters are simply awesome!
Ive been saying it since last year. The knife industry is changing and now its Knives for the people FROM the people. Theres more RUclipsrs besides neeves and mc who are designing knives. There are several awesome smaller channels that have designed amazing knives. We need fresh perspectives and new eyes. It is time for a change, and Ive been telling anyone who would listen, it is possible for anyone to design a knife and get it out there for the world to share. You dont need engineers or all that. Pencil and paper.
Get your ideas out there! Share your imagination with the world! Some knives will soar, and others wont, but still keep going! Everyone has an idea, and it should be shared with others! There is room for ALL designers and makers.
YES!!! 👊🏻
😂😂 17:59 in!!!! ITS THE TRISTACHE !!!!! LOL AWESOME
Zac has returned!
I watch everyone in the thumbnail with the exclusion of Taylor (Best Damn EDC), but I'm glad that RUclipsrs who handle hundreds of knives a year are getting opportunities to develop careers of designing knives. I know that Jerad (Neeves Knives) is a professional knife sharpener and David A. (Knife Center) is an actual knife maker with his own brand which was forged with training, tips & in collaboration w/ L.T. Wright. Even Metal Complex getting an opportunity to design is still cool to me because of how much time he puts into research and reviewing products & materials. Ultimately, it's the discretion of the brands/manufacturers though. What better way for a company to say, "Hey, thank you for reviewing our products and giving us promo! Let's make your dream or a vision of yours come true!" That's what really makes it awesome and understandable.
I love that people who are big in the knife RUclips world are designing knives. People like MC, Zac, DCA, EDM, etc handle so many different knives day in and day out that they knows what makes a good design and what doesn't better then almost anyone else. I love seeing what their minds can create after handling some many different knives. Its also a really cool way of owning a "piece" of your favorite knife content creators. A lot of knife designers are good at designing knives based on what they know and can really good at it but it just a very different perspective to someone like a youtuber who handles tons of designs by all kinds of designers and makers.
Great to see zac again. Knife community is awesome and Zac, if u see this, we would appreciate you at blade show Texas
Love these little chit chats.
Oh and used blade binge a few times now and absolutely love it.
And yes the cover theft ect
I have the Big Banter and I absolutely think it's an amazing knife.
Keep em coming.
First rule of life is, nothing in life is free. Second rule is, nothing in life is fair.
🎵The boys are back in tooOoOwn🎵
@@d_sharon_design dickin eachother down
nostalgia 🥳 thanks for the reunion!
God i missed seeing you guys talking about knives. Brings back some memories.
Much love from PR✌🏽
Inclusivity is one of the biggest draws for me to the knife community, never once has anyone made me think my presence was unwanted and people like Ben, Zac and, Neeves make me feel like something bigger than myself.
This is a healthy thing for men, iron sharpens iron.
28:39 Aw, Ben pretending his big ass heart is only little. So wholesome.
I mean it!
Never knew they made cases for hats! Very fun episode.
Would be cool as hell to find one of the boxes
This show is fantastic. Waiting forward for the next episode
So fun to see Zac!!!
I can't wait for us to go full circle... Ben, Zac, and Jaime going weekly videos about all sorts of things and making my bank account sweat.
Everyone has things they like and dislike about the knives they have. RUclips knife reviewers are no exception, the difference is the volume handled. I don't know if designing one knife qualifies someone as a designer as there would be hundreds of people that designed one thing based off the best bits of things they like and a lot will have failed or been a flash in the pan. Sales numbers would show if it's a good design. Any one that sticks their neck out, designs a knife and manages to get someone to produce it, well done you I take my hat off to you for giving it a go.
Nice to see Zac again.
Competitors complaining about more available knife designs to choose from, talk about missing the first for the trees.
Jealousy is powerful and useless emotion.
Keep up the great work Ben and Zach. Always happy to see you both living your best lives and succeeding!
It's great to see you guys together in front of the camera. Excellent topic, great way to separate the two. I always think of a knife maker as someone who makes something with his hands, and a designer who thinks of something and has someone else make it for them.
Another great topic is made in america. If the designer is american but uses an out of the country oem, i still feel like im supporting an american business even thou the knife may be made over seas. I think supporting a person is just as important as supprtimg made in america.
I think it's completely fair game for everyone willing to put a design on the table. I don't think there has been a time like this where people can do almost what they want even if they willing. You can decide you want to learn how to take an Engine apart without knowing anything about engines, but you can probably find several video tutorials guiding you through it.
I say why not. The market will show how well their knife is received.
Would be fantastic to look for those boxes in Europe!
Also Knafs Slipjoint with PM steel, pocket clip, replaceable (open source) scales.
If you OEM that slipjoint in Europe, a European steel would be cool. I'm going all in and suggest Böhler K390.
New subscriber here. Great content and even better (and effortless) back and forth interaction. Nicely done gents.
As I watch this video looking at that fixed blade, the artist Bobby Duke's voice enters my head and says " I want that! ".... And Hey Zac, nice to see you again!
So great seeing the band back together!!!
If experience and design research is a constant between "knife makers" and "knife designers" I think a difference can be final product price. To elaborate, a knife maker is spending a lot more time with the knife...with EACH knife. I expect to pay more for a knife like this because there will be lower production numbers and a little bit more of a custom nature per knife. A knife designer working with a foreign (China) manufacturer can crank them out. They will all be very similar and good but better be less expensive to purchase. I think the only time I have a problem is when the price for a "knife designer" knife is mass produced AND has a high price....just because the designer is 'popular'. To me, it's just not the same. Having said that...I enjoy my banter's and my landers and similar knives as much as my one-off custom made knives. I have different expectations for each of them. I enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work!
For me, it was great to see Zac! Have you seen what has happened to Blade HQ videos since you guys left. Not so good. 🎸🔪
Congrats to Zac on the new knife! Already sold out. Suggestion for the Lulu. Make it with 14c28n, scandi grind and no secondary bevel (but maybe a convex microbevel) and lower price.