Great Video as expected! I never really paid any mind to knives with blades under 3 inches. I also never thought of utilizing that pocket. You've opened up my thought process here. Thanks, man!
Thank you Canaan. I was the same way a few years back, I wouldn't even consider a knife under 3". I'm glad I got over that because I was missing out on some great designs.
Tuff lite thumb hole is “chamfered” because the blade is stamped. The die smashes it from one side, so it’s rounded on one side, and sharp on the opposite side. Dremel time. :)
i put a slim folding razor knife in that watch pocket but certainly could put another type of knife in there. may try my Squid I just bought. great video!
i got a tuff lite mini for my 5th pocket last week. excellent blade. the lock is a beast. had to open the clip up a bit. it sits in a valley so it hard to use. might just take it off. was thinking of getting a size up but went with the medium wharn honey badger. waiting patiently for it in the mail.
Mine favorite small/watch pocket knives are the odium,cbrj maileah, cold steel micro recon 1, WE banter, a old small yellow 2 blade case my grandfather gave me and microtech utx-70. I know these aren't budget but what I have that size. lol. I would say my spyderco lil native in rex45 and microtech utx-70 are my favorites.
Good list. I have a lot of knives but love carrying small knives that just disappear in the pocket. My favorite is the Dragonfly 2, I have 5-6 including G10, ZDP189, teal S30V etc but the VG10 FRN is fine. I used a VG10 to make about 100 cuts on 5-6 boxes covered in packing/duct tape the other day. Other great small knives are the Kizer mini Domin (N690), Kizer mini Begletier (154CM), Spyderco Meerkats. The Boker Subcom is a good one but small. I have the FRN AUS8 and titanium VG10. More money but the Spyderco Chapparel is a really good knife in CF or Raffir Noble. I have at least XL hands but not concerned with small grip area because 95% of the time I’m only using a small knife for a few cuts. Great video
I can enthusiastically recommend the mini Dozier. I have several, they come very sharp and very comfortable ergonomically. Also, its big brother, the Dozier hunter is an excellent choice.
The Kizer Lieb in micarta. Good steel and great flipping action but the flipper tab is pretty large for the knife. Besides the pocket pecker...great little knife.
KB, Great video as usual. The Tuff Lite is the small knife I carry in my 5th, or watch pocket at all times. I rotate my front pocket knife daily , but the Tuff Lite is always with me. You are correct it is a great cutter and fun to fidget withprobably
Nice array. Was wondering if a Civivi would show up... and then one did. I'm real close to popping for a CRKT Pilar... love the blade, love the derivation of the name.
I was between the Dragonfly and odium for 5th pocket carry, but I went with the Dragonfly. It’s so small and light. Good steel. I ordered the orange one. Should be here this week.
@@TheKnifeBeater man it’s ok. I maybe shoulda gone with the odium or something else. The dragonfly was $73 shipped, it has a bit of up down play. Don’t feel it’s worth the money spent
Surprised you didn't recommend ladybug/manbug, one of the two is always with me plus a sak classic clipped to a streamlight nano in my 5th pocket. Good review of some good blades
I love me some fifth pocket sized knives!! Never seen the Shadow Hornet before....great looking knife! The Dozier can make so many lists!! Thanks for sharing another great list Jay!!
I'm not that much into smaller knives but what comes to mind from my collection would be Kershaw Fraxion, CH 3005 and the Bestech Zen. Out of those maybe the CH is the best since its slim and more or less disappears in the 5th pocket.
Great video and awesome subject. Most of my smaller knives are slip joint and more traditional knives but I'll give the list a shot. 10. Gerber Wingtip 9.Spyderco Ambitious 8. SAK 7. CRKT Razelcliff 6.Kershaw Scallion 5. CRKT Squid 4.Kershaw Spline 3. Kizer Mini Sheepdog 2. Steel Will Modus Mini ( Reminds me off the Mini Cutjack but sheepsfoot and a bit smaller blade) 1. James Brand The Carter
I own the Syderco Dragonfly and the Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite. I usually carry the Spyderco because it's more functional especially to open packages. The Tuff Lite is great for breaking down boxes for recycling.
Micro Leatherman, Victorinox w/ nail clippers, Cold Steel Tuff Lite - happy too see it made your list, as wet. I feel the same about the clip. Would love one of those hats, Jay
I don't usually 5th pocket carry, but when I do it's always the Spyderco Roadie. It definitely couldn't handle most cutting tasks as easily as the ones you mentioned, but it disappears so for me the tradeoff is worth it.
Just to see what I’d discover, I tested the following pocket knives in the 5th pocket of my jeans and they all fit perfectly: Ka-Bar Dozier, QSP Parrot, Spyderco Para 3, RAT 2, and Benchmade Bugout. I’m gonna begin carrying them in the 5th pocket, rotating weekly, and see how this plays out. It’s funny that I never thought of using that pocket for my knives before; thanks for the suggestion.
Leatherman Micra, Spyderco Dragonfly, KaBar mini Doiser and Victorinox classic. Thanks for another informative and enjoyable video. QUESTION; If you could only have one which would you choose, Civivi Elementum or the Odium??? Thanks for the information andf your time.
Love every budget video you do because this is my wheelhouse. For fifth/watch pocket carry I would also recommend the Kershaw Shuffle. I would also consider Steel Will mini Modus and Kobold. I dont own either but they seem like another brand that would fit the criteria.
I have a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189. I like it cause it's small and the blade keeps an edge for a long time. It's not the cheapest for a small knife. It's a secondary knife as I EDC a Spyderco Native 5 Salt most days.
I have been subscribed to you for some time now, I thought you were just a lefty, I had no idea you were disabled! 😲 I'm disabled myself but my condition is to do with mental illness. I guess we just got to do the best with what God gave us, not what he didn't! ☺️🤗 Great video, my friend; always look forward to watching your uploads. I'm in the UK so don't have as much of a choice as you Americans, but can still get hold of some lovely cutlery! Take it easy my friend. Stay safe, stay well everybody. ☺️🤗🤗♥️👍👋😷 Addendum: The Victorinox Tinker(small) is my current EDC, great little knife with 13 functions! Only cost me £18.00 from Heinnie Haynes here in the UK!! 🤗♥️👍👋😷
I know that I shouldn't, but I usually try to hide it. Unfortunately, when I started the channel a few years ago, I learned really quick how mean some can be on RUclips. At first, it was tough to deal with, but I had to figure out how. I know it's not always intentional, but we judge each other based on appearance and ability. After meeting so many nice people like yourself through RUclips, I'm much more comfortable showing who I really am and maybe even encourage some facing challenges of their own. I realize my channel is a speck of dust on that giant bookcase we call RUclips, but if I can do this, maybe anyone can. Thank you for sharing some of what you deal with Raymond, I know it's not easy to do.
I know the price knocks it off your list, but I carry the Spyderco Chaparral lw in my 5th pocket a lot..I love how thin and slicey the blade is, and CTS-XHP is one of my favorite steels. Other than that, I frequently carry a traditional slipjoint in that pocket. I used to carry the Tangram Vector a lot also, but gave it away figuring I'd just buy another, but Amazon went and put that on the "Sorry, we can't ship this to your selected location" list. They really piss me off with that crap. Everything on that list except auto's are perfectly legal to carry here.
A great knife that did not make it onto this list but that is also out of the box from anything else on here is the Stat Gear Pocket Samurai. While the Spyderco Dragonfly is my standard of measure, I have found the pocket Samurai is great in many unique ways. It’s tiny in dimensions yet still has 2” of blade. It can ride in a dress shirt pocket. It’s not my favorite for cutting boxes but it peels oranges very well and it has a wonderful scraping edge with the forward tanto portion. Most importantly it looks really cool.
My first and only 5th pocket knife was (is) the Boker BOP586-BRK Plus Subcom and I still dislike it. I have learned to hate ½ serrated blades and the action just sucks on it. Now I'll have to buy your #1 and #2 picks, and I just got the Elementum thanks to you! Gotta say, the Elementum I got has some really stiff opening action...I hope it loosens up with use! Thanks, Jay!
Great list Jay. Owning a majority of the items on this list-I agree with all your comments. My favorite as of late is the Dragonfly 2 (I have the wharncliffe variant)-it is a really great knife for such a small form factor. I also really like the Tuff Lite-such a comfortable handle and (may just be me) but feels bad ass in the hand for such a small knife. My issue is similar to yours-the finish isn't as great as it could be. Although I am not a lefty I do feel the thumb hole to be a bit unfinished/sharp and also the back lock to be a bit stiff, but for the price not a bad buy. Thanks for sharing!
Great video Jay. Love your selection. Lately on my pockets I've been carry: Launch2 (right pocket) , Pilar (5th pocket) and a victorinox spartan (left pocket/keychain jajaja)
My tuff lite opening hole is smoother for right hand deployment, but the left hand opening is not painfully. I think it is due to how the blade blank is cut or stamped out.
You should try the Kizer Lieb I think it’s 50 bucks bohler n690 steel 2.5 inch cutting edge it’s a knock out it does not have any lefty love but as a third pocket knife it doesn’t much matter I as a righty don’t use the clip just into the third pocket.
They're not easy to get, but the Blade HQ exclusive squid solves a lot of your issues. The show side is natural G-10, so that helps with both traction and weight. The blade is upgraded to D2, and it only costs $35, if I recall. So far they've only released a black coated blade version, which I own and love as a fifth pocket beater/loaner knife, but coming soon is a non coated blade, I believe stonewashed.
Great list, Jay! All of my small knives are either traditionals or different SAK models. But I've been eyeing the Tuff Lite for awhile now, I think I just need to pull the trigger and get one!
Love this list, and the Odium would be at the top as well. My only other knife I would include would be the Ferrum Forge Mini ArchBishop, but it is almost the same knife as the Odium anyway :)
I carry my Frank B Italian stiletto in that pocket, since it doesn’t have a clip and just tumbles around in my larger pockets. I think it’s the most comfortable way to carry one.
The only knife I would add to the list would be the spyderco man bug/ladybug. It really is a 5th pocket knife, and it fits so well, plus it is super slicey; mine in v-toku2 is basically a pocket razor (its just so thin, and even a moderately worked edge is just so sharp).
I don’t use the fifth pocket but mine are dragonfly and roadie. I love the Pilar but I don’t carry mine. If I can up the price it would be native and delica.
Great vid Jay! Well since it's illegal to carry allmost anything in Israel I have some small knives. My no1 go to is the leatherman micra. I have the squirt ps but I don't like it as much. I have some victorinox saks and the smallest is the tinker small which is a bit too small for long time cutting. The civivi looks nice. I like them a lot.
Oh, I might have told this story before. The first modern flipper I ever bought was the Cryo. I loved the design and the feel ( I never felt g10 before). Imagine how disappointed I was when the spring broke in a week. The store I got it from sent me a new one that allso broke. Kershaw sent me a new spring but I couldn't open the screws. Oh man was I bummed. After a while I sent it to kershaw and got a coupon to purchase anything else. I ended up with the best kitchen knife (santuko) I ever had.
I don't think you told me this story before. Sorry to hear about the troubles with the Cryo. I know those torsion springs can break, I just never experienced it yet. Thanks for sharing.
Jay, another great list! May I state that since the fifth pocket is generally on the right side theoretically there would not be any lefty love. Here are few more I can remember that should fit the bill. Camillus LK6 Leatherman skeletool kb Boker plus drop xs SOG Twitch II Buck vantage small Buck rival I Ganzo 7530m And possibly the harnds wind
Thank you. Yeah, typically that pocket is on the right only. I had to track down some with it on the left and found a few bdu pants made by Helikon. Very nice list you made.
“makes me want to run around looking for things to cut” - glad I’m not the only one!!!! GREAT list!
Lol! Thank you
Us old farts know this is a watch pocket. Keep 'em coming, Jay!
The days before the wrist watch was popular
It's a zippo pocket, Gramps
Shane Etchison no it was made for pocket watches to avoid them getting scratched up and being easy access with a chain around the belt loop etc.
@@shane8037 not if you just filled it.
@@caseytyler8326 and thats what I use it for
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Great Video as expected! I never really paid any mind to knives with blades under 3 inches. I also never thought of utilizing that pocket. You've opened up my thought process here. Thanks, man!
Thank you Canaan. I was the same way a few years back, I wouldn't even consider a knife under 3". I'm glad I got over that because I was missing out on some great designs.
Jay, picked up an ABKT Shadow Hornet, after seeing this and your review. Really like it. Thanks!
The squid is awesome!! Such a strong blade..
I agree.
i love the civivi shard, and the gerber eab
Yeah, I guess the Little Fiend kinda took it's place.
thanx Jay, great list with many good suggestions. Best, Daniel
You bet Daniel. Thank you
Opinel #6 in carbon steel.
The size of a tube of Carmex or so.
With a beautiful walnut handle :)
Such a good option
I have one in Bubinga (African Rosewood)
I have the No 6 too but I picked up the No 4 just for my 5th pocket
Excellent suggestion JP, I like it.
Great selection of small knives!
Thank you for sharing, Jay! 👍 👊🏻
Another good one is the mini Sheepdog! 👌
Thank you B H. You're absolutely right, it was heartbreaking not including it. At $70, it was tough for me to consider it a budget knife.
Great list Jay
Thank you much!
Great video Jay, I think I might have to do a video of all my 5th pocket knives!
You totally should. I'll bet you have a bunch because of those restrictions at your job. Thank you Tom.
I keep a Kershaw Launch 4 in my 5th pocket. It doesn’t get much use but always performs well when I need it.
Very nice. I'll bet it is great in that pocket.
Civivi Ofium is amazing 5th pocket. Get the blue and take the black clip to silver. Looks really awesome.
Tuff lite thumb hole is “chamfered” because the blade is stamped. The die smashes it from one side, so it’s rounded on one side, and sharp on the opposite side.
Dremel time.
:)
Love this video! Running a shorter blade is my go to just because of the area I live in. Thanks!!!
Actually Will, you kinda put the idea in my head and I apologize because I meant to say so in the video.
@@TheKnifeBeater It's a good.
All great choices Jay nice video.
Thanks Larry👍
My victorynox clip is my small pocket carry. Its awesome
i put a slim folding razor knife in that watch pocket but certainly could put another type of knife in there. may try my Squid I just bought. great video!
i got a tuff lite mini for my 5th pocket last week. excellent blade. the lock is a beast. had to open the clip up a bit. it sits in a valley so it hard to use. might just take it off. was thinking of getting a size up but went with the medium wharn honey badger. waiting patiently for it in the mail.
Great list!
You got me on the tuff lite! My next knife
Another great list. I live in budget land, so I especially appreciate this list.
Thank you Sean. You betcha, happy to do it.
My favorite under 3 inches is the Ganzo FH-61. At 25 bucks it is hard to beat. I love my Odium but I miss the lanyard hole.
My fav knife here is the pilar. I have 5 of them. All different variations. Great video Jay!!
Thank you. Wow, 5 Pilar's, you do like them. I don't blame ya, great little knife.
@@TheKnifeBeater I just bought the viper Odino titanium so beautiful Jay.
@@TheKnifeBeater yeah I got the small , large g10, large black blade d2, small copper scales and small brass scales. Lol
Mine favorite small/watch pocket knives are the odium,cbrj maileah, cold steel micro recon 1, WE banter, a old small yellow 2 blade case my grandfather gave me and microtech utx-70. I know these aren't budget but what I have that size. lol. I would say my spyderco lil native in rex45 and microtech utx-70 are my favorites.
Good list. I have a lot of knives but love carrying small knives that just disappear in the pocket. My favorite is the Dragonfly 2, I have 5-6 including G10, ZDP189, teal S30V etc but the VG10 FRN is fine. I used a VG10 to make about 100 cuts on 5-6 boxes covered in packing/duct tape the other day. Other great small knives are the Kizer mini Domin (N690), Kizer mini Begletier (154CM), Spyderco Meerkats. The Boker Subcom is a good one but small. I have the FRN AUS8 and titanium VG10. More money but the Spyderco Chapparel is a really good knife in CF or Raffir Noble. I have at least XL hands but not concerned with small grip area because 95% of the time I’m only using a small knife for a few cuts. Great video
Thank you Thomas. Some really nice knives you mention here. I do like Spyderco's VG10, never any problems with it.
I can enthusiastically recommend the mini Dozier. I have several, they come very sharp and very comfortable ergonomically. Also, its big brother, the Dozier hunter is an excellent choice.
Yep I agree, love them both. Thank you.
Jay I'm dig'n that coldsteel tough lite
You would love it Adam.
The Kizer Lieb in micarta. Good steel and great flipping action but the flipper tab is pretty large for the knife. Besides the pocket pecker...great little knife.
Cool, thanks for the heads up Anthony.
Must have jeans with BIG fifth pockets mate, McBee fits Levis fifth pocket perfectly as does the GEC #6 pemberton.
My favorite EDC is the Spyderco Dragon Fly 2 in ZDP-189. 👍🏼 👍🏼
KB, Great video as usual. The Tuff Lite is the small knife I carry in my 5th, or watch pocket at all times. I rotate my front pocket knife daily , but the Tuff Lite is always with me. You are correct it is a great cutter and fun to fidget withprobably
Thank you Clayton!
Nice array. Was wondering if a Civivi would show up... and then one did. I'm real close to popping for a CRKT Pilar... love the blade, love the derivation of the name.
Thank you Jack. Yeah, I agree, that blade is a beauty.
I was between the Dragonfly and odium for 5th pocket carry, but I went with the Dragonfly. It’s so small and light. Good steel. I ordered the orange one. Should be here this week.
Awesome! I really hope you like it.
@@TheKnifeBeater man it’s ok. I maybe shoulda gone with the odium or something else. The dragonfly was $73 shipped, it has a bit of up down play. Don’t feel it’s worth the money spent
My favorite 5th pocket knife is my boker 2 inch Sub Kalashniklov. Its a Blade Ops exclusive. It comes in Aus 8, D2, and S30V.. sweet little automatic!
Yeah, that's a good one. I have the full size in s30v myself. Thank you.
Surprised you didn't recommend ladybug/manbug, one of the two is always with me plus a sak classic clipped to a streamlight nano in my 5th pocket. Good review of some good blades
the small Kershaw Amplitude is great !
Good pick Eilam.
I love me some fifth pocket sized knives!! Never seen the Shadow Hornet before....great looking knife! The Dozier can make so many lists!! Thanks for sharing another great list Jay!!
Thank you Jody! Yeah, that Shadow Hornet isn't the most popular knife out there, but I do like it.
Hello Jay. Another great list. My favouries this time are the Pilar and the tuff lite. All yhe best.
Thanks Don, you too!
I'm not that much into smaller knives but what comes to mind from my collection would be Kershaw Fraxion, CH 3005 and the Bestech Zen. Out of those maybe the CH is the best since its slim and more or less disappears in the 5th pocket.
Oh yeah, those would totally work in that pocket. Thank you John.
Great video and awesome subject. Most of my smaller knives are slip joint and more traditional knives but I'll give the list a shot.
10. Gerber Wingtip
9.Spyderco Ambitious
8. SAK
7. CRKT Razelcliff
6.Kershaw Scallion
5. CRKT Squid
4.Kershaw Spline
3. Kizer Mini Sheepdog
2. Steel Will Modus Mini ( Reminds me off the Mini Cutjack but sheepsfoot and a bit smaller blade)
1. James Brand The Carter
Thank you!. Now that's a list! Nice work. I'm a fan of the Mini Modus too.
I have the blade hq exclusive Cryo in D2. Great little knife!
That version would be awesome to own.
I own the Syderco Dragonfly and the Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite. I usually carry the Spyderco because it's more functional especially to open packages. The Tuff Lite is great for breaking down boxes for recycling.
Yes they certainly are. Thank you.
CRKT Pilar (clip removed, after market back spacer and scales), Spyderco Roadie, Falkniven LTC, Alox Cadet, Artisan Biome. Definitely considering the Odium, though.
Hey those are some interesting choices, thank you.
I've a couple of spyderco Urbans that I rotate carry. Perfect 5th pocket UK knife
Nice Rab, that is a good one. Thank you
Micro Leatherman, Victorinox w/ nail clippers, Cold Steel Tuff Lite - happy too see it made your list, as wet. I feel the same about the clip. Would love one of those hats, Jay
I totally forgot about the Micro Leatherman, good choice Ed. I'll set aside a hat for ya.
Nice review
I don't usually 5th pocket carry, but when I do it's always the Spyderco Roadie. It definitely couldn't handle most cutting tasks as easily as the ones you mentioned, but it disappears so for me the tradeoff is worth it.
Excellent point about the Roadie Cameron.
This,Spyderco,is,the,beast,all,day
Hi Jay! Thanks for sharing my Friend!
You bet Dogan. Thank you!
Dragonfly is a great little knife
I agree.
I've found the Cold Steel Lucky One to be about as small and light wait a slip joint as is possible to find, AND with good steel too!
You're right, can't go wrong with S35VN.
I use it as a fifth pocket knife perfectly, but a slip joint is not for everyone...... 😕
I carry Cold Steel Recon 1 micro in my 5th pocket at all times.
Just to see what I’d discover, I tested the following pocket knives in the 5th pocket of my jeans and they all fit perfectly: Ka-Bar Dozier, QSP Parrot, Spyderco Para 3, RAT 2, and Benchmade Bugout. I’m gonna begin carrying them in the 5th pocket, rotating weekly, and see how this plays out. It’s funny that I never thought of using that pocket for my knives before; thanks for the suggestion.
Leatherman Micra, Spyderco Dragonfly, KaBar mini Doiser and Victorinox classic.
Thanks for another informative and enjoyable video.
QUESTION; If you could only have one which would you choose, Civivi Elementum or the Odium???
Thanks for the information andf your time.
Thank you Barry. As cool as the Odium is, I gotta go with the larger Elementum.
Thanks for the list Jay! Love the choices
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you
Love every budget video you do because this is my wheelhouse. For fifth/watch pocket carry I would also recommend the Kershaw Shuffle. I would also consider Steel Will mini Modus and Kobold. I dont own either but they seem like another brand that would fit the criteria.
Thank you Stewart. Some good ones you mention there. I considered the Shuffle for a minute, but Kershaw has a ton of knives in this size range.
I have a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189. I like it cause it's small and the blade keeps an edge for a long time. It's not the cheapest for a small knife. It's a secondary knife as I EDC a Spyderco Native 5 Salt most days.
I have been subscribed to you for some time now, I thought you were just a lefty, I had no idea you were disabled! 😲
I'm disabled myself but my condition is to do with mental illness.
I guess we just got to do the best with what God gave us, not what he didn't! ☺️🤗
Great video, my friend; always look forward to watching your uploads.
I'm in the UK so don't have as much of a choice as you Americans, but can still get hold of some lovely cutlery!
Take it easy my friend.
Stay safe, stay well everybody. ☺️🤗🤗♥️👍👋😷
Addendum: The Victorinox Tinker(small) is my current EDC, great little knife with 13 functions! Only cost me £18.00 from Heinnie Haynes here in the UK!! 🤗♥️👍👋😷
I know that I shouldn't, but I usually try to hide it. Unfortunately, when I started the channel a few years ago, I learned really quick how mean some can be on RUclips. At first, it was tough to deal with, but I had to figure out how. I know it's not always intentional, but we judge each other based on appearance and ability. After meeting so many nice people like yourself through RUclips, I'm much more comfortable showing who I really am and maybe even encourage some facing challenges of their own. I realize my channel is a speck of dust on that giant bookcase we call RUclips, but if I can do this, maybe anyone can. Thank you for sharing some of what you deal with Raymond, I know it's not easy to do.
Spyderco Cat never seems to get much love but it’s a great 5th carry at 2.5 oz. and CTS BD1N.
Man I've got to have that odium. I got a very good deal on a we banter, it is great.
I know the price knocks it off your list, but I carry the Spyderco Chaparral lw in my 5th pocket a lot..I love how thin and slicey the blade is, and CTS-XHP is one of my favorite steels. Other than that, I frequently carry a traditional slipjoint in that pocket. I used to carry the Tangram Vector a lot also, but gave it away figuring I'd just buy another, but Amazon went and put that on the "Sorry, we can't ship this to your selected location" list. They really piss me off with that crap. Everything on that list except auto's are perfectly legal to carry here.
Thanks Tim. You're right about the Chaparral. Sorry to hear about that Amazon crap.
A great knife that did not make it onto this list but that is also out of the box from anything else on here is the Stat Gear Pocket Samurai. While the Spyderco Dragonfly is my standard of measure, I have found the pocket Samurai is great in many unique ways. It’s tiny in dimensions yet still has 2” of blade. It can ride in a dress shirt pocket. It’s not my favorite for cutting boxes but it peels oranges very well and it has a wonderful scraping edge with the forward tanto portion. Most importantly it looks really cool.
oh and a couple other nights that are good.
Spydy Dragonfly
Volcán Coronado
SOG Aegis mini
Leatherman S2 juice
You know I've seen it, but never tried one yet. You make an interesting argument for it. Thank you.
@@TheKnifeBeater I hope you give it a try!
Nice video Jay. I have a few of those and do love the Odium.
Thanks RC👍
Awesome video! Great selections. Love the hat!
Hey thank you so much, I appreciate it.
My first and only 5th pocket knife was (is) the Boker BOP586-BRK Plus Subcom and I still dislike it. I have learned to hate ½ serrated blades and the action just sucks on it. Now I'll have to buy your #1 and #2 picks, and I just got the Elementum thanks to you! Gotta say, the Elementum I got has some really stiff opening action...I hope it loosens up with use! Thanks, Jay!
Thank you Howard. If you keep working that Elementum, it should get there for ya.
I’ve fallen in love with the civivi odium. I have very large hands but it fits perfect choked up.
I hear ya TJ.
Who gave this video a thumbs down? May he go right to the point!
Great list. Really like those knives. Thanks for sharing that list. I don't usually have a fifth pocket knife but that may change now.
Lol. Nice Rick, thanks.
Great list Jay. Owning a majority of the items on this list-I agree with all your comments. My favorite as of late is the Dragonfly 2 (I have the wharncliffe variant)-it is a really great knife for such a small form factor. I also really like the Tuff Lite-such a comfortable handle and (may just be me) but feels bad ass in the hand for such a small knife. My issue is similar to yours-the finish isn't as great as it could be. Although I am not a lefty I do feel the thumb hole to be a bit unfinished/sharp and also the back lock to be a bit stiff, but for the price not a bad buy. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Vincent. Yeah, the Tuff Lite does suffer from some fit and finish issues. It and the Dragonfly 2 feel larger in hand than they actually are.
Who gave this video a thumbs down? May he get right to the point!
Lol! Thanks Wes.
Great video Jay! I carry a Spyderco Roadie in the fifth pocket when around the house.
You're right about the Roadie, it's perfect in that role. Thanks Wes.
Great video Jay. Love your selection. Lately on my pockets I've been carry: Launch2 (right pocket) , Pilar (5th pocket) and a victorinox spartan (left pocket/keychain jajaja)
Very nice loadout Gonzalo. Thank you
My tuff lite opening hole is smoother for right hand deployment, but the left hand opening is not painfully. I think it is due to how the blade blank is cut or stamped out.
You're probably right about that Scott. Thank you
It’s a great pocket for a SAK!
Absolutely Joe, I agree.
You should try the Kizer Lieb I think it’s 50 bucks bohler n690 steel 2.5 inch cutting edge it’s a knock out it does not have any lefty love but as a third pocket knife it doesn’t much matter I as a righty don’t use the clip just into the third pocket.
Thanks for the heads up about the Lieb.
I’ve added the Cold Steel Kiridashi to my ‘watch pocket’ carry rotation.
Thanks Jay...great list.
Very welcome Mick. Thank you
I like the Case Peanut in my 5th pocket.
For sure, nice choice.
They're not easy to get, but the Blade HQ exclusive squid solves a lot of your issues. The show side is natural G-10, so that helps with both traction and weight. The blade is upgraded to D2, and it only costs $35, if I recall. So far they've only released a black coated blade version, which I own and love as a fifth pocket beater/loaner knife, but coming soon is a non coated blade, I believe stonewashed.
Oh man, I need one of those. Thanks for the heads up Steven.
@@TheKnifeBeater Aaaand they just dropped on BladeHQ. Just a heads up if you're interested!
My current 5th pocket knife is a Kershuffle. Nice list too. 👍🍻
Thank you Ben. I have the gray and black one, I honestly considered it.
Great list. I love all of them but my new favorite 5th pocket knife is my bean gen 2. Thanks for the video but now I need a tuff light.
Thank you Rhiaan. Yeah, that Tuff Lite is a nice little knife.
You should check out the Kizer Lieb.
You're right Eric, thanks for the heads up.
Quality video idea, haven’t seen one like it.
Glad you liked it M O. Thank you
Great list, Jay! All of my small knives are either traditionals or different SAK models. But I've been eyeing the Tuff Lite for awhile now, I think I just need to pull the trigger and get one!
Thank you David, you'll be glad you did.
Really like my Tuff Lite
Love this list, and the Odium would be at the top as well. My only other knife I would include would be the Ferrum Forge Mini ArchBishop, but it is almost the same knife as the Odium anyway :)
Thank you Danzig. I love almost all Ferrum Forge designs.
I carry my Frank B Italian stiletto in that pocket, since it doesn’t have a clip and just tumbles around in my larger pockets. I think it’s the most comfortable way to carry one.
Nice choice Mason. I don't think anyone else has suggested that one, I like it.
The only knife I would add to the list would be the spyderco man bug/ladybug. It really is a 5th pocket knife, and it fits so well, plus it is super slicey; mine in v-toku2 is basically a pocket razor (its just so thin, and even a moderately worked edge is just so sharp).
I haven't tried either yet. Thanks for the suggestion Will.
Boker plus lancer is also a light small knife.
It sure is. Good choice Tomas.
Nice list!
Agree on pilar and dozier
The rest I havent handled yet, maybe someday
Thank you Ibanez!
I always forget about the kershaw ember.
That is a good one Derek, love that blade.
@@TheKnifeBeater there is a ton of options, I was looking at some traditional budget blades, marbles, and rough rider.
I don’t use the fifth pocket but mine are dragonfly and roadie. I love the Pilar but I don’t carry mine. If I can up the price it would be native and delica.
Thank you Charles. Yeah, I'm a big fan of the Native 5 too.
Great vid Jay!
Well since it's illegal to carry allmost anything in Israel I have some small knives. My no1 go to is the leatherman micra. I have the squirt ps but I don't like it as much. I have some victorinox saks and the smallest is the tinker small which is a bit too small for long time cutting.
The civivi looks nice. I like them a lot.
Oh, I might have told this story before. The first modern flipper I ever bought was the Cryo. I loved the design and the feel ( I never felt g10 before). Imagine how disappointed I was when the spring broke in a week. The store I got it from sent me a new one that allso broke. Kershaw sent me a new spring but I couldn't open the screws. Oh man was I bummed. After a while I sent it to kershaw and got a coupon to purchase anything else. I ended up with the best kitchen knife (santuko) I ever had.
Thank you Gilad. I understand, you gotta be careful with what you carry.
I don't think you told me this story before. Sorry to hear about the troubles with the Cryo. I know those torsion springs can break, I just never experienced it yet. Thanks for sharing.
great video but not what i would call 5th pocket knives. a little big for that category.
Yeah the Tuff Lites come with only one side chamfered unfortunately.
The We Mote is a stunning knife, about the same size as the Civivi Odium… but definitely in the luxury price range.
Yeah, that is a good looking knife.
Wow more knives for geeks to open Amazon boxes with.
I would throw in a kershaw launch 10 or one of the small ones
For sure, I love the Launch knives. Thank you Tyler.
Jay, another great list! May I state that since the fifth pocket is generally on the right side theoretically there would not be any lefty love.
Here are few more I can remember that should fit the bill.
Camillus LK6
Leatherman skeletool kb
Boker plus drop xs
SOG Twitch II
Buck vantage small
Buck rival I
Ganzo 7530m
And possibly the harnds wind
Thank you. Yeah, typically that pocket is on the right only. I had to track down some with it on the left and found a few bdu pants made by Helikon. Very nice list you made.