100%. So often you see a knife but it doesn't quite meet your needs so you look for similar (or cheaper!) alternatives. If anyone can find good options to consider it's DCA. Have a great day.
I think the CEO is so iconic b/c of its price point as well. Great overview of a lot of gentleman's knives. Definitely quite a few more options out there.
I think you nailed it. The CEO wasn't the first for this design but it's price point meant good sales. Other companies then had to play catch up. Have a great day.
I purchased the CEO flipper and I’m a huge fan. Not only is it a gorgeous knife but I’ve never realized how useful it is to have an extremely thin yet very long blade. It feels like a full size pocket knife yet it’s significantly more nimble and maneuverable, especially if you’re doing something like cutting boxes where you have to rotate the whole knife 180 degrees. As a side note, this is the pointiest knife I’ve ever held. The tip of this thing is like a hypodermic needle. I’ve already stuck myself a few times just from fidgeting with it at work. 😂
This would have to be The Best presentation of knives on KnifeCenter in 2023. Very professional & informative even with the comparisons. Excellent job DCA.! As we say here in Australia, "Fair Dinkum mate". CEO & Kwaiken are our favourite knife shape. Cheers cobber.!
Instead of the CEO compact, and the CEO micro, CRKT and all the other knife manufacturers making mini this, and micro that, need to ask themselves WWCSD. What Would Cold Steel Do? And start making XL versions of their knives. Imagine a CEO XL with a 4.5" blade....imagine.
I have carried a CRKT CEO every single day for years and will continue to do so until a better knife comes out. It has the absolute PERFECT profile for military pen pockets that are sewn into the uniform and clips on to pretty much everything. It fits anywhere a pen would but carries just enough weight to feel good in the hand. I have used mine to cut papers when the paper cutter was broken, open hundreds of letters, eat food for when my wife forgot to pack me a knife in the lunchbox, slicing various plastics, cutting para cord while camping, and even one time I used it to squeeze into a tight spot to depress a pin in one of my firearms so I could take it fully apart. The same knife has still kept a "decent" edge, never been sharpened since I bought it. I'm in absolute love with mine and this video reminded me to buy a few as gifts for when Father's Day comes around next week haha!
Another terrific presentation on a fascinating topic by David. And that is the main reason I have chosen to comment. DCA was born for this role. He is a great teacher with an encyclopedic knowledge of the knife industry and the history of knife making. I never fail to learn from these mini documentaries. David, you are the Mr. Rogers-Bob Ross-Richard Attenborough of your field. Keep up the good work!
Nothing beats my CRKT Lake 111. It's discontinued, but a perfect knife. I lost my first one after many years, and went out of my way to find a new-in-box one and paid a lot of money to get a replacement.
A.G. Russell said the CEO would serve well as a personal steak knife which helped me decide to buy mine (even though I haven't eaten steak in years) Thank you for this great overview. It is a pleasure to hear a knife lover discuss knives.
I have the CRKT CEO for 3 or 4 yrs now. Really happy with it. Nice tool, still going strong and its as sturdy as the day I got it. Sharpened it once, two swipes each side.
Immediately got the CEO when it was introduced. It was marketed as a office friendly folder that was less intimidating than many others. A WW II vet at church said it was one of the first killing knifes he had seen in years.
@@colbiashimaru being the gentleman had been awarded the silver star for his twice in Vietnam. I believe he was speaking to the blade profile, similar to the Fairbain Sykes dagger.
Tactile Rockwall has been my classy-user blade of choice. Incredibly good looking, but super discreet in pocket. Great slim titanium experience. and something you can really USE.
The Real Steel Metamorph could have been included too. It has a slightly different personality than the CEO, but I think it could be a competitor. Also, for the "tactical executive, if you will", have a look at the Al Mar Quicksilver.
YES!!! Although i don't personally believe the 940 can be beat. Theres just nothing else like it. I added purple flytanium scales to mine and i absolutely love it even more.
Half a millions!!! I love that your channel does a mix of EDC content but you’re always on top of the cutlery. Thanks for the chance to win something! Here’s hoping! 🎉
Really should have included the Samior GP035. M390 blade, titanium handle, literally only 70$. It's one of the best reviewed CEO style knives on Amazon.
I have a Samior GPO35. It's fantastic. Cheap, works like a pocket steak knife, looks like a pen in my pocket. Not the least bit intimidating, but very satisfying look and feel. Very obviously a cousin of the CEO.
Kancept Hazakura. 154cm with Micarta scales. Excellently priced. Unfortunately let down with a small issue. Almost every one had a lockup issue with a sticky liner lock, likely a flaw in their CNC design. If you carry a knife you should be handy with tools so easily fixed for something as cheap as chips.
I bought the bamboo ceo from you, it came dull, and the first time I put pressure on the blade the pin that backs the blade came out of the hole allowing the blade to fold over backwards. i've since put the pin back in and tightened the screw, it was lose, and I sharpened the blade. but now i don't trust it, it sits in a drawer. I realize the knife came from CRKT this way and KC had no way of knowing. I'd like to add I have the CRJT SPEW and have no complaint.
This is a really fine presentation. I have developed a bit of a preference for these "Gentleman" knives. They are elegant in their design and function. I have both the CEO flipper and the Ikuchi -- the CEO for the office and the Ikuchi for black tie affairs. I also have a couple others: the CRKT Facet and the CRKT LCK, both of which fit into the category. Now, with your video, I have a few more to put on my list. Thanks again for such a great video. I also look forward to your weekly new knife video and your FAQ videos.
Went from CEO to Ki-V Plus, and I'm very satisfied. Well done alternative options. It was the executive knives that really dug me into the rabbit hole. Cheers. 👐
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!! so, I use this style of knife for bird hunting/ taxidermy. Especially with small birds ( chucker, quail, doves, teal ECT) you absolutely need a small narrow blade. I take the hide off in one piece and sperate all the bones in the rest. Honorable mention the civivi clavi. Excellent bird preserver.
Well done sir. Always wanted a Burnley Kwaiken till a friend bought one and cut himself playing with the knife in his pocket. I actually bought the OG CEO probably when they first came out back in 2019 on my way back from a fishing trip to northern Michigan. That Big Box sporting goods store in Dundee MI has the ability to suck money right out my pocket. Now it's you guys. I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of the thumbstud opening and the blade is a little too long for my edc. I was looking for a sheeple blade, to not freak people out, when I opened it. When the little CEO flipper came out, I jumped at it. It's been in my pocket ever since. When I say I'm pulling out a knife, and open the baby CEO, they just go 'Awwwwww....Cute.....'. On a side note, bought the Civivi Exarch from you guys last Xmas and have been very impressed.
Usually not a fan of this style (I like a bit more handle) BUT sometimes I need a smallish & light blade to carry in a suit or shirt pocket and the CEO style blade really fits this situation. I personally have a couple of Boker Kaizen & Kwaiken blades to fill this need and I have no complaints with either. Sharp blades all.
Just discovered your channel and I’m a big fan. I need a new pocket knife for work and figured this would be the best place to find one, but now I just have a thousand knives I can’t decide on. 😂😂😂
I've got that Kaizen, and it's actually a _daily_ everday carry. My fullsize carry changes day-to-day(knife nerds have too many knives), but that Kaizen permanently sticks right next to my pens in my pocket. Having a nice simple blade on hand is nice, and it's as subtle as a letter opener! EDIT: Neglected to mention that mine is indeed that Knifecenter exclusive one. My only gripe is how aggresive those scales are in the pocket, it needs some wear in before it gets smooth in/out of pocket.
Funny enough, a coworker was asking me about this exact knife over a week ago before this video dropped. My summation went thusly. I really wanted to enjoy the CEO, and the flipper variant was my gentleman’s knife for a good year. Previously I had been using the Kershaw Ferrite. Only really used it as a letter opener, or to clean up the odd loose thread. But I couldn’t get past how small it was in my xl hands, especially the liner lock. A small cutout would have helped there, but in the end, the slender nature made it awkward to use. I floated the Urban Trapper as the model I was considering instead, and he’s waiting to hear what I think about it as well. In the meantime, I’ve gifted the CEO to that coworker, and I’ll be trying out the satin VG10 Urban Trapper for sure. In fact, it’ll be my first Boker knife. The taller blade and handle, along with the slight curvature, look better suited to my grip. I won’t be tucking it in a dress shirt pocket the way I did with the CEO, but that’s fine. Thanks for the other considerations, and quality content per the usual! 👍🏻
I think the WE Knives Navo toes the line as an executive-style knife. It definitely carries a reserved style and straight, no-nonsense lines in the same vein as the selection you've presented here. Great vid and interesting information!
I like the Boker Kalashnikov slim auto for my 'gentleman's folder' edc. My only problem with this type of knive is running it through the laundry because its so light and thin; I forget that its on my pants.
I own two CRKT versions. The original was difficult to open and I dremmeled out the handle just a touch around the blade stud. . The flipper version is so fun. But I was wanting an upgraded fancier version. After watching this video I realized I already did: the Benchmade Fact (mine’s an auto) and the Spyderco Ikuchi. Cool video.
The CEO is one of my favorite knife😊 designs ever. I have a bunch of the various versions, and have used them a lot in an office setting. My favorite one is an exclusive (I think it might have been from BHQ [sorry KC!]) with carbon shred scales, bronze washers, with a stonewash D2 blade. Shout out to an honorable mention: the CRKT LCK+.
Thanks for this video: this genre of knife hasn't been on my radar much, but this definitely reminds me of a knife my uncle gave me back in high school (fifty years ago!) which was a long, narrow folder that slipped perfectly in my back pocket next to my wallet. My radar is pinging now.
I've got the version from Boker. I was fortunate enough to work at a knife shop for about 9 months so I could play around with plenty of variants before I bought.
As a person with some dental issues who carries a knife to cut food a thumb stud open is far more covert when opening in a restaurant. Also a knife that blends in with the other cutlery so nobody notices it next to my plate is optimal.
To me, the CEO flipper has some of the best qualities in a daily carry. I've grown to love both the reverse pocket clip and the flip tab. Wouldn't trade it wiht another knife in the category
Only thing on the list I own is the MKM Flame Light in olive wood handles, which I love. Looks great, excellent fit and finish, and it's build is perfect. The only other I have that would fit this category would be the Civivi Clavi, which is nice, but I'm not a huge fan of front flippers. Though not in this category, my Bugout 535 with the aluminum handles has what I feel is a gentlemanly vibe. I've been eyeing the Kwaiken Air for a while, especially the KC exclusive, and just ordered it since I have (had) some KC points to burn.
This is a great video-- I agree with others that I'd like to see more of these... Btw, imo the Buck 256 Decatur was a good call and I'd like to eventually pick one up. But after comparing the two myself, I'm shocked you didn't include the *Buck 264 Cavalier.* What an excellent knife--and I think it looks better!
CEO Flipper has been on my list for a while but every time I'm ready to get one they're out of stock. I'll add the Seis to my list. I considered the Buck Decatur but went with the Langford and I really like it more than I thought I would. A little bigger but still nice. I also have a CRKT LCK+, I'd like to get the LCK+ Large. I think they compare well to the CEO.
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This price-ordered presentation works great. i back off when a pocket knife costs more than 100 $/€s
I just bought the CEO with the thumb stud. I also find it difficult to open with one hand. I have to put a lot of force on the thumb stud to get the blade to start moving. Once it starts moving it smoothly and effortlessly glides the rest of the way open, but that first push has to be pretty firm. So far I’m liking everything else about the knife, so I’m hoping it gets easier to open with time and use. Did yours ever get easier to open?
This is one of my favorite episodes as I have several in the list. Always looking for the lefty friendly options. The one that ends up in my pocket most days is the blue micro. I didn’t realize how much I would like that sheep’s foot blade!
Loved the black flipper CEO so much I also picked up the Boker Burnley Quaiken Plus with cocobolo wood scales, both are excellent. My smartphone case is a folder that protects the screen, and the CEO clips onto the spine of the case for very convenient carry and access, and in a shirt front pocket the CEO is practically weightless.
Beat the icon! YES! More of these, please!
100%. So often you see a knife but it doesn't quite meet your needs so you look for similar (or cheaper!) alternatives. If anyone can find good options to consider it's DCA. Have a great day.
@@realbroggo Yup, love it.
I think the CEO is so iconic b/c of its price point as well. Great overview of a lot of gentleman's knives. Definitely quite a few more options out there.
I think you nailed it. The CEO wasn't the first for this design but it's price point meant good sales. Other companies then had to play catch up. Have a great day.
I purchased the CEO flipper and I’m a huge fan. Not only is it a gorgeous knife but I’ve never realized how useful it is to have an extremely thin yet very long blade. It feels like a full size pocket knife yet it’s significantly more nimble and maneuverable, especially if you’re doing something like cutting boxes where you have to rotate the whole knife 180 degrees.
As a side note, this is the pointiest knife I’ve ever held. The tip of this thing is like a hypodermic needle. I’ve already stuck myself a few times just from fidgeting with it at work. 😂
This would have to be The Best presentation of knives on KnifeCenter in 2023. Very professional & informative even with the comparisons. Excellent job DCA.! As we say here in Australia, "Fair Dinkum mate". CEO & Kwaiken are our favourite knife shape. Cheers cobber.!
Instead of the CEO compact, and the CEO micro, CRKT and all the other knife manufacturers making mini this, and micro that, need to ask themselves WWCSD. What Would Cold Steel Do? And start making XL versions of their knives. Imagine a CEO XL with a 4.5" blade....imagine.
While I love the sentiment, what cold steel would do is sell out to stickman and charge 200 plus for some premium aus10 and 4116
Love this! But I think you meant "WWLTD"... What would Jesus (Lynn Thompson) do? 😂
That would be dope
yeah, and call it "The Elon"
@@Bearzebubb$200 for AUS10A? You must be thinking of Demko
I have carried a CRKT CEO every single day for years and will continue to do so until a better knife comes out. It has the absolute PERFECT profile for military pen pockets that are sewn into the uniform and clips on to pretty much everything. It fits anywhere a pen would but carries just enough weight to feel good in the hand. I have used mine to cut papers when the paper cutter was broken, open hundreds of letters, eat food for when my wife forgot to pack me a knife in the lunchbox, slicing various plastics, cutting para cord while camping, and even one time I used it to squeeze into a tight spot to depress a pin in one of my firearms so I could take it fully apart. The same knife has still kept a "decent" edge, never been sharpened since I bought it. I'm in absolute love with mine and this video reminded me to buy a few as gifts for when Father's Day comes around next week haha!
Another terrific presentation on a fascinating topic by David. And that is the main reason I have chosen to comment. DCA was born for this role. He is a great teacher with an encyclopedic knowledge of the knife industry and the history of knife making. I never fail to learn from these mini documentaries. David, you are the Mr. Rogers-Bob Ross-Richard Attenborough of your field. Keep up the good work!
Nothing beats my CRKT Lake 111. It's discontinued, but a perfect knife. I lost my first one after many years, and went out of my way to find a new-in-box one and paid a lot of money to get a replacement.
A.G. Russell said the CEO would serve well as a personal steak knife which helped me decide to buy mine (even though I haven't eaten steak in years)
Thank you for this great overview. It is a pleasure to hear a knife lover discuss knives.
Ive had my CEO for a few months now. Love it. Thank you for this comparison video, you did a wonderful job on it!
I have the CRKT CEO for 3 or 4 yrs now. Really happy with it. Nice tool, still going strong and its as sturdy as the day I got it. Sharpened it once, two swipes each side.
I love my CEO for the work day but I have started preferring my Opinel folder for weekend use.
Dude I love your videos man. I learn things I didn't even realise I should know.
I carry a Microtech UTX 70 every day. I didn't even think about it compared to the CEO until you mentioned it! Great and fun video as always.
I immediately started looking for the Ikuchi when I saw the video title. I love my Ikuchi, so refined and sleek and fun to use
This is huge. I've been looking for the perfect CEO-esqe folder for so long
Coast Founders select os more comfortable in the hand
Just get a CEO
I woulda said get a Kubey Mizo since you better purchase whichever one I say
Immediately got the CEO when it was introduced. It was marketed as a office friendly folder that was less intimidating than many others. A WW II vet at church said it was one of the first killing knifes he had seen in years.
Killing knife? I know some are better at it than others but are all knifes not killing knifes
@@colbiashimaru being the gentleman had been awarded the silver star for his twice in Vietnam. I believe he was speaking to the blade profile, similar to the Fairbain Sykes dagger.
@@colbiashimaruthe plural of "knife" is "knives".
Tactile Rockwall has been my classy-user blade of choice. Incredibly good looking, but super discreet in pocket. Great slim titanium experience. and something you can really USE.
Can't believe the CEO is barely 4 years old. It feels like such an iconic staple of the knife world.
I'm surprised that this only came out 4 years ago. It feels like it's been around for much longer
3:07 *looks at all the big-wigs crushing those rocks* 👀
Good show, DCA. Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks Doug, and crew!
The Real Steel Metamorph could have been included too. It has a slightly different personality than the CEO, but I think it could be a competitor.
Also, for the "tactical executive, if you will", have a look at the Al Mar Quicksilver.
Shucks... ya beat me to it
Word!
Yup, I pulled out my micarta mini-morph for the video so I could play along--I thought for sure I'd be getting some DCA affirmation.
Yes....i was thinking the same....but does Real Steel still makes them.?
Quicksilver's 5" blade is for serious business.
Really hope to see the 940 done in this series one day!
YES!!! Although i don't personally believe the 940 can be beat. Theres just nothing else like it. I added purple flytanium scales to mine and i absolutely love it even more.
Half a millions!!! I love that your channel does a mix of EDC content but you’re always on top of the cutlery. Thanks for the chance to win something! Here’s hoping! 🎉
Really should have included the Samior GP035. M390 blade, titanium handle, literally only 70$. It's one of the best reviewed CEO style knives on Amazon.
Always wanted one but they don’t ship to my country
Samior is superior to the CKTK. Probably not mentioned here bec. They don’t carry it.
The ceo has always been mouthwatering, to me. Buuuut, that Ikuchi is an absolute stunner!
I love this knife! I don’t think people realize how hard it is to find a knife with a thin blade and a point that is acts Sharp
I have the Böker Kwaiken with titanium scales. Great list of CRKT CEO challenges.
I have a Samior GPO35. It's fantastic. Cheap, works like a pocket steak knife, looks like a pen in my pocket. Not the least bit intimidating, but very satisfying look and feel. Very obviously a cousin of the CEO.
Kancept Hazakura.
154cm with Micarta scales. Excellently priced.
Unfortunately let down with a small issue. Almost every one had a lockup issue with a sticky liner lock, likely a flaw in their CNC design.
If you carry a knife you should be handy with tools so easily fixed for something as cheap as chips.
...and the predecessor to the CEO, the gentleman's shirt pocket knife: Shun's Higo-No Kami (5900). A true work of art.
The Al Mar Hawk and the Kershaw-Al Mar AM3 and AM4 also are great at filling the gentleman's knife slot
I bought the bamboo ceo from you, it came dull, and the first time I put pressure on the blade the pin that backs the blade came out of the hole allowing the blade to fold over backwards. i've since put the pin back in and tightened the screw, it was lose, and I sharpened the blade. but now i don't trust it, it sits in a drawer. I realize the knife came from CRKT this way and KC had no way of knowing. I'd like to add I have the CRJT SPEW and have no complaint.
Great video, after watching and reading comments I decided to get myself a Boker Kaizen s35vn.
I think the Böker Plus LRF fits in there nicely as well! Blade also hides completely into the handle, and it also has a "double winged" top flipper.
This is a really fine presentation. I have developed a bit of a preference for these "Gentleman" knives. They are elegant in their design and function. I have both the CEO flipper and the Ikuchi -- the CEO for the office and the Ikuchi for black tie affairs. I also have a couple others: the CRKT Facet and the CRKT LCK, both of which fit into the category. Now, with your video, I have a few more to put on my list. Thanks again for such a great video. I also look forward to your weekly new knife video and your FAQ videos.
Went from CEO to Ki-V Plus, and I'm very satisfied. Well done alternative options. It was the executive knives that really dug me into the rabbit hole. Cheers. 👐
Those are all some very handsome knives! I'd have a hard time choosing.
CRKT is the bomb! I've had one of their M-16 models as my EDC for dang near 20 years now
I would add the Real Steel Metamorph to this lineup.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!!
so, I use this style of knife for bird hunting/ taxidermy. Especially with small birds ( chucker, quail, doves, teal ECT) you absolutely need a small narrow blade.
I take the hide off in one piece and sperate all the bones in the rest.
Honorable mention the civivi clavi.
Excellent bird preserver.
Hmm. The Clavi is the CIVIVI I thought you would have included in the comparison. These videos are always enjoyable. Thanks.
Well done sir. Always wanted a Burnley Kwaiken till a friend bought one and cut himself playing with the knife in his pocket. I actually bought the OG CEO probably when they first came out back in 2019 on my way back from a fishing trip to northern Michigan. That Big Box sporting goods store in Dundee MI has the ability to suck money right out my pocket. Now it's you guys. I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of the thumbstud opening and the blade is a little too long for my edc. I was looking for a sheeple blade, to not freak people out, when I opened it. When the little CEO flipper came out, I jumped at it. It's been in my pocket ever since. When I say I'm pulling out a knife, and open the baby CEO, they just go 'Awwwwww....Cute.....'.
On a side note, bought the Civivi Exarch from you guys last Xmas and have been very impressed.
Usually not a fan of this style (I like a bit more handle) BUT sometimes I need a smallish & light blade to carry in a suit or shirt pocket and the CEO style blade really fits this situation. I personally have a couple of Boker Kaizen & Kwaiken blades to fill this need and I have no complaints with either. Sharp blades all.
Appreciate this vid, as Ive been struggling to find a front pocket carry for the office/edc
Just discovered your channel and I’m a big fan. I need a new pocket knife for work and figured this would be the best place to find one, but now I just have a thousand knives I can’t decide on. 😂😂😂
None other than the original with a tip down layout?
Thank you sir
Great overview
I've got that Kaizen, and it's actually a _daily_ everday carry. My fullsize carry changes day-to-day(knife nerds have too many knives), but that Kaizen permanently sticks right next to my pens in my pocket. Having a nice simple blade on hand is nice, and it's as subtle as a letter opener!
EDIT: Neglected to mention that mine is indeed that Knifecenter exclusive one. My only gripe is how aggresive those scales are in the pocket, it needs some wear in before it gets smooth in/out of pocket.
Funny enough, a coworker was asking me about this exact knife over a week ago before this video dropped. My summation went thusly. I really wanted to enjoy the CEO, and the flipper variant was my gentleman’s knife for a good year. Previously I had been using the Kershaw Ferrite. Only really used it as a letter opener, or to clean up the odd loose thread. But I couldn’t get past how small it was in my xl hands, especially the liner lock. A small cutout would have helped there, but in the end, the slender nature made it awkward to use. I floated the Urban Trapper as the model I was considering instead, and he’s waiting to hear what I think about it as well. In the meantime, I’ve gifted the CEO to that coworker, and I’ll be trying out the satin VG10 Urban Trapper for sure. In fact, it’ll be my first Boker knife. The taller blade and handle, along with the slight curvature, look better suited to my grip. I won’t be tucking it in a dress shirt pocket the way I did with the CEO, but that’s fine. Thanks for the other considerations, and quality content per the usual! 👍🏻
Just got mine today and I think it's great.
The burgundy G10/gold liners on your exclusive is a great combo, especially considering the executive theme.
Crkt ceo best knife that has come out in a very long time. I have lits of knives and ceo is the best design in last 100 years
Keep up the good work!
Honorable mention should go to the budget friendly QSP Osprey. Great folding steak knife, too👍🏻
Thank You .. great presentation
I have a ceo compact I’ve had for about 6 months and the blue on the handle rubbed off but it’s great for taking off o rings on davco filters
I think the WE Knives Navo toes the line as an executive-style knife. It definitely carries a reserved style and straight, no-nonsense lines in the same vein as the selection you've presented here.
Great vid and interesting information!
I'm a big CEO flipper fan. Good video. Thanks for looking at other opinions
Great video I love CEO knifes.
I'm surprised you didn't included the Kansept Prickle.
Well done DCA! U nailed all the front flippers! 👏
The Buck Decatur is great as well, I love mine
Hell Yeah, I love these kinds of knives! Beefier knives always have a place, but I love these pen/executive style knives.
I like the Boker Kalashnikov slim auto for my 'gentleman's folder' edc. My only problem with this type of knive is running it through the laundry because its so light and thin; I forget that its on my pants.
I own two CRKT versions. The original was difficult to open and I dremmeled out the handle just a touch around the blade stud. . The flipper version is so fun. But I was wanting an upgraded fancier version. After watching this video I realized I already did: the Benchmade Fact (mine’s an auto) and the Spyderco Ikuchi. Cool video.
The CEO is one of my favorite knife😊 designs ever. I have a bunch of the various versions, and have used them a lot in an office setting.
My favorite one is an exclusive (I think it might have been from BHQ [sorry KC!]) with carbon shred scales, bronze washers, with a stonewash D2 blade.
Shout out to an honorable mention: the CRKT LCK+.
The Boker Kaizen is my favorite! Great blade steel (mine is S45VN) and sleek!
Thank you for your research and detailed presentation. I always learn so much from your videos. Today I liked the benchmade knife most, myself.
Love this video! Just cant choose from all the variants. All great.
Brilliant! Thanks for the video. Going to add some of these to my collection :)
Had the original CEO and loved everything about it but the thumb stud. Planning to get the flipper. Great carry option in business dress attire.
Thanks for this video: this genre of knife hasn't been on my radar much, but this definitely reminds me of a knife my uncle gave me back in high school (fifty years ago!) which was a long, narrow folder that slipped perfectly in my back pocket next to my wallet. My radar is pinging now.
That Ocaso Solstice is such an amazing piece! Demko designed with s35vn and Ti scales!?! Yes please! ❤❤❤
You are missing one of the best contender - ZT 0707
I've got the version from Boker. I was fortunate enough to work at a knife shop for about 9 months so I could play around with plenty of variants before I bought.
This is an excellent series. I’d love to see an episode dedicated to something in the “pen knife” size.
Yes!
Also love to see more Doctor’s Knives!
@@j.r7872 Agreed. 👍
Ikuchi is an often overlooked knife. Very sleek and awesome design.
As a person with some dental issues who carries a knife to cut food a thumb stud open is far more covert when opening in a restaurant. Also a knife that blends in with the other cutlery so nobody notices it next to my plate is optimal.
To me, the CEO flipper has some of the best qualities in a daily carry. I've grown to love both the reverse pocket clip and the flip tab.
Wouldn't trade it wiht another knife in the category
Have the CRKT Stylus. Color and style jumped out at when I saw it. Probably the first and only assisted knife I will own.
The Chris Reeve Mnandi would take the cake for me, but the Ikuchi sees the most pocket time in this profile.
CEO compact flipper has been one of the absolute best edc knives I’ve ever owned
Only thing on the list I own is the MKM Flame Light in olive wood handles, which I love. Looks great, excellent fit and finish, and it's build is perfect. The only other I have that would fit this category would be the Civivi Clavi, which is nice, but I'm not a huge fan of front flippers. Though not in this category, my Bugout 535 with the aluminum handles has what I feel is a gentlemanly vibe. I've been eyeing the Kwaiken Air for a while, especially the KC exclusive, and just ordered it since I have (had) some KC points to burn.
My personal competitors are boker kwaiken air; Boker Kaizen. And also one that didn't make it to the video, but imo makes sense is Civivi Clavi
Great video
This is a great video-- I agree with others that I'd like to see more of these...
Btw, imo the Buck 256 Decatur was a good call and I'd like to eventually pick one up. But after comparing the two myself, I'm shocked you didn't include the *Buck 264 Cavalier.* What an excellent knife--and I think it looks better!
"Texas Toothpick" folder but, not locking blade.
CEO Flipper has been on my list for a while but every time I'm ready to get one they're out of stock. I'll add the Seis to my list. I considered the Buck Decatur but went with the Langford and I really like it more than I thought I would. A little bigger but still nice. I also have a CRKT LCK+, I'd like to get the LCK+ Large. I think they compare well to the CEO.
This price-ordered presentation works great. i back off when a pocket knife costs more than 100 $/€s
I got the CEO before the flipper came out, and it was very difficult to open. I’m sure the flipper version is a vast improvement.
I just bought the CEO with the thumb stud. I also find it difficult to open with one hand. I have to put a lot of force on the thumb stud to get the blade to start moving. Once it starts moving it smoothly and effortlessly glides the rest of the way open, but that first push has to be pretty firm. So far I’m liking everything else about the knife, so I’m hoping it gets easier to open with time and use. Did yours ever get easier to open?
3 inches is the magic number for an EDC knife IMO.
This is one of my favorite episodes as I have several in the list. Always looking for the lefty friendly options. The one that ends up in my pocket most days is the blue micro. I didn’t realize how much I would like that sheep’s foot blade!
The CRKT Cinco never gets any airtime.
Out of every knife shown, my favorite is the one that wasn’t on the table in the original “updated” kwaiken & probably the microtech.
I dayly Carry a CEO using it as my main knife working in a mine as a mechanic these things are built solid
Loved the black flipper CEO so much I also picked up the Boker Burnley Quaiken Plus with cocobolo wood scales, both are excellent. My smartphone case is a folder that protects the screen, and the CEO clips onto the spine of the case for very convenient carry and access, and in a shirt front pocket the CEO is practically weightless.
The Samior GP035 in M390 steel should have been included.
They don’t sell that brand so why would they include it?
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Because it's better than the CEO.
@@leedavis7508 But KnifeCenter doesn’t sell them so they wouldn’t have on to show.
Awesome episode. Was looking at the crkt ceo recently