For me it started innocent enough with a Buck and later Ontario and maybe some Kizer on the weekends. Before long I was sitting at my deck flipping knives open and closed all day long. My job suffered. My family suffered. My bank account suffered.
My collection started with a CRKT Provoked, first knife i bought. I just thought it was cool, I didn’t really think i’d get into knives like that. Just for fun. Then suddenly it turned into a Benchmade bugout/bailout, a few Kizers, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Demko, and more and more. And lately I bought a few Microtechs. Got a Stitch, Mini Troodon(California…), and just ordered an MSI(found one in stock surprisingly). I think i’m up to about 13 or so. Definitely need to invest in a bigger pelican case or one of those knife rolls… Kizer definitely been my favorite so far because there knifes are pretty solid and they have all kinds of designs for almost anyone. They also make a really good button lock. That Kizer Drop Bear is fantastic. And comes in premium versions.
My first knife when i was a teen was a smith and wesson folder. Many years and many purchases later i just received my first chris reeve knife. PJ large inkosi. Absolutely love it. Still have that first S&W too!
Collected my whole life. Lost my childhood collection while in service, then mainly collected Smith and Wesson or Gerber or Kershaw tactical styled knives. Then my obsession kicked back in when I got civivi Hel D'Art for neck knife and an OG Elementum BL. Got several Civivis, started getting Kizer, Damned Designs/Kubey, and recently spread to Spyderco and Demko. There are so many in this video that I want! Thanks Jerad!
It's crazy the collection of knives you can buy these days for a relatively small amount of money and be ready for any situation that you could run into. Really budget Companies like SRM and Ganzo put out great knives for the price of well under 35 bucks. Bumping up to the midrane budget companies like Sencut, Civivi, QSP, kubey, CJRB, Cold Steel etc.. have great offerings from the 35 to 75 dollar range and above that the limit is endless. Just goes to show that you can have an awesome collection without breaking the bank. All of us have to start somewhere building a collection and vids like this really help those getting into the hobby for the first time who are looking to start or expand a collection that will suit our usage. Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
I swapped my REX 45 blade onto GOAT scales as my Grail Manix Then I put S30V on the White LW for a work knife. I already cut scotch Brite pads with the knife. It feels good beating on a Manix. Something about it that’s satisfying rather than cutting with my fastback.
what U do wit any srm is squeeze the end of the pocket together the space between the metal on the end of pocket and it pulls completely out of the handle to move to other side just be squeezing it together do not have to loosen screw
That Kizer Harpoon works great for a Garden knife. I use it when harvesting various vegetables, especially the ones with a tough vine. It's about the perfect size, easy access with the belt clip and it is ok if you drive it into the dirt. A few passes on the tri diamond stone and its like new again.
I love this style of video. Been a collector for years but the different genres and the knifes themselves had some new stuff I hadn’t seen before. Please do more of these bud!
Im not sure the exact reason but I have been on a Buck knife craze lately, I Picked up a 110 hunter with Green Micarta inlays, brass bolsters and S45vn clip point blade, and I feel stupid because I had forgotten Buck knives have crazy sharp hollow grinds and now I just really love carrying and using it. Normally ive been carrying stuff like Kunwu/Microtech/Spyderco so toting around a buck knife has been different but still a welcome change. now I'm even more excited since they just dropped some Magnacut ones on their website and I was able to order one to my house before they sold out.
Love this idea! If anyone wants to build one for me I’ll gladly take them up on the offer! Haha but realistically I hope to see more of these, thanks Stassa! Thanks Jerad!
same here dude. best designs with the best materials available especially for the price. i have a rex45 manix that cost $145 which is BEYOND a steal. also their k390 knives are ridiculously good deals, especially the stretch 2 for $160. the stretch 2 xl salt for $140 is also pretty killer, most people hate on h2 but that stuff is so ridiculously tough you can sharpen it to like 10 DPS and have a ridiculous laser beam of a knife.
I have that same kizer Harpoon dead pool edition, I absolutely adore it! My favorite small fixed blade (at least for my budget). I recommend the American Lawman for a more civilized "hard use" folder. Great video as usual!!
U would love my new Manix XL got new Rock scale Ti and medium tension spring , aluminum black ball cage and now it's the greatest Manix XL ever conceived perfect action perfect centering will never need adjust cause tolerances are that perfect, fall shut action on washers
Jerad I finally got my first manix man but is it normal to have bad ass lock stick? I don’t know if the spring is catching something or if the ball is sticking but it’s popping bad when I unlock it.
I think the mini grip is tougher than the larger griptilian since the mini griptilian has a full frame underneath the scales and the larger griptilian has only partially or cartridge scales. This was a fun video.
at least it does work on the first srm just squeezing the end of pocket clip completely together where the metal contacts between and pocket clip removes to switch other side without loosening anything
Hate to say it but upscale hard use gotta give the hindered xm-18 a look and the Sebenza . The latter because of the warranty-hard use take to end of life come back to life with spa. In reality we live in a time of rich knife choices.
I've been having trouble putting down either of my Kizer mini critical or the bugai in 3v! Both coming in right around $100 bucks! Almost a no brainer at that price.... I also got the cold steel sr1 lite for an absolute cheap beater. For $40 bucks and coming in at 5mm thick, i got a sharpened pry bar on hand to keep in my truck!!
I rarely buy slipjoints and Fixed blades....i focus on folders that are unique, or "iconic", interesting steels, limited editions, sprint runs....personal choice i guess .
I've learned from my mistakes starting out as a collector. I purchased low dollar items. hundred dollars. expensive for me though... then I got a hold of some cash and spend $1,000 in one week altogether . on a Microtech ultratech . And a week later a Benchmade infidel. big mistake. I should have waited till I knew more. at first I thought the Benchmade was better but realized after time the Microtech what's better. I wouldn't buy a Benchmade now ever again. I should have just bought 1 high quality titanium frame lock. take your time researching before you waste your money like I did.
I think the knife craze must have bit me due to carry-over from watching home shopping tv late night as a kid. You'd be great at it. Did the price just drop while I was watching? 😅
Jerad, can you helpp me locate a knife? Ive been looking for a Chris Reeve unique graphic Ti folder of Night Sky the one that has the big Dipper and Polaris on the handle. Ive searched everywhere. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jeremy
@@NeevesKnives understand what your saying. But do people really wash out the bearings? What if you live in a desert environment? And how many people Carry an air compressor with a miniature oil gun?
@onemanhisdub4084 I meant like wd40 in a can which a lot of people carry, but yeah I rinse my bearings all the time, there's actually a great video by Nero knives he tested Teflon, fb washers, Ceramic and steel bearings, it's a great video. However if your someone who never gets anything in the bearings to worry about then good you don't have to worry just keep oiled, but for the person that works in grimy places having Ceramic bearings could be good for that reason or Teflon which is the best for thst
Every knife collection should start with a Opinel 8. They cost nothing and if you end up not using it so much, it makes a great paring knife. I also think every knife reviewer should use that as default for size comparison.
I honestly don't know, this video was already with issues on the first upload so it might of had another one, I briefly checked it before uploading and the issue was not there from the first one
disassemble the knife and clean the lock surfaces on the blade and liner, then lightly scuff both with 600-800 grit sandpaper for a few passes, reassemble and test again, repeat if needed. if that doesn't work try bending the liner *a little* farther into the locked position, make sure to measure the before and after resting position of the disassembled liner to keep an eye on progress
For me it started innocent enough with a Buck and later Ontario and maybe some Kizer on the weekends. Before long I was sitting at my deck flipping knives open and closed all day long. My job suffered. My family suffered. My bank account suffered.
If you or a family member has gotten into knives you may be entitled to compensation
😂 I haven’t hit rock bottom yet.
Really
Laughing out loud
My collection started with a CRKT Provoked, first knife i bought. I just thought it was cool, I didn’t really think i’d get into knives like that. Just for fun. Then suddenly it turned into a Benchmade bugout/bailout, a few Kizers, Spyderco, Cold Steel, Demko, and more and more. And lately I bought a few Microtechs. Got a Stitch, Mini Troodon(California…), and just ordered an MSI(found one in stock surprisingly). I think i’m up to about 13 or so. Definitely need to invest in a bigger pelican case or one of those knife rolls…
Kizer definitely been my favorite so far because there knifes are pretty solid and they have all kinds of designs for almost anyone. They also make a really good button lock. That Kizer Drop Bear is fantastic. And comes in premium versions.
Thanks Jared
My first knife when i was a teen was a smith and wesson folder. Many years and many purchases later i just received my first chris reeve knife. PJ large inkosi. Absolutely love it. Still have that first S&W too!
Collected my whole life. Lost my childhood collection while in service, then mainly collected Smith and Wesson or Gerber or Kershaw tactical styled knives. Then my obsession kicked back in when I got civivi Hel D'Art for neck knife and an OG Elementum BL. Got several Civivis, started getting Kizer, Damned Designs/Kubey, and recently spread to Spyderco and Demko. There are so many in this video that I want! Thanks Jerad!
It's crazy the collection of knives you can buy these days for a relatively small amount of money and be ready for any situation that you could run into. Really budget Companies like SRM and Ganzo put out great knives for the price of well under 35 bucks. Bumping up to the midrane budget companies like Sencut, Civivi, QSP, kubey, CJRB, Cold Steel etc.. have great offerings from the 35 to 75 dollar range and above that the limit is endless. Just goes to show that you can have an awesome collection without breaking the bank. All of us have to start somewhere building a collection and vids like this really help those getting into the hobby for the first time who are looking to start or expand a collection that will suit our usage. Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.
I swapped my REX 45 blade onto GOAT scales as my Grail Manix
Then I put S30V on the White LW for a work knife. I already cut scotch Brite pads with the knife. It feels good beating on a Manix. Something about it that’s satisfying rather than cutting with my fastback.
what U do wit any srm is squeeze the end of the pocket together the space between the metal on the end of pocket and it pulls completely out of the handle to move to other side just be squeezing it together do not have to loosen screw
That Kizer Harpoon works great for a Garden knife. I use it when harvesting various vegetables, especially the ones with a tough vine. It's about the perfect size, easy access with the belt clip and it is ok if you drive it into the dirt. A few passes on the tri diamond stone and its like new again.
I love this style of video. Been a collector for years but the different genres and the knifes themselves had some new stuff I hadn’t seen before. Please do more of these bud!
👊
Awesome video and great choices 👊👊
Yes! Glad you joined in on this
All started with my wife getting me a cf elite mini bugout. Now I have 30+ knives, and use them!
Thanks for the video! Nice to see some of mine on your list.
Thanks Jerad for the Kapara, it's a lightsaber 😎
Im not sure the exact reason but I have been on a Buck knife craze lately, I Picked up a 110 hunter with Green Micarta inlays, brass bolsters and S45vn clip point blade, and I feel stupid because I had forgotten Buck knives have crazy sharp hollow grinds and now I just really love carrying and using it. Normally ive been carrying stuff like Kunwu/Microtech/Spyderco so toting around a buck knife has been different but still a welcome change. now I'm even more excited since they just dropped some Magnacut ones on their website and I was able to order one to my house before they sold out.
Love this idea! If anyone wants to build one for me I’ll gladly take them up on the offer! Haha but realistically I hope to see more of these, thanks Stassa! Thanks Jerad!
U pay I'll build.
Thanks Jerad
There’s a reason why I have more Spyderco’s than any other brand!!!!
Do you work for them?
@@onemanhisdub1969 no
same here dude. best designs with the best materials available especially for the price. i have a rex45 manix that cost $145 which is BEYOND a steal. also their k390 knives are ridiculously good deals, especially the stretch 2 for $160. the stretch 2 xl salt for $140 is also pretty killer, most people hate on h2 but that stuff is so ridiculously tough you can sharpen it to like 10 DPS and have a ridiculous laser beam of a knife.
I have that same kizer Harpoon dead pool edition, I absolutely adore it! My favorite small fixed blade (at least for my budget). I recommend the American Lawman for a more civilized "hard use" folder. Great video as usual!!
Don't you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby
Kneeves you love the Manix 😂
Some really good suggestions Jerad. Stassa23 set the bar and I think you met the challenge with finesse. Thanks for the content.
Appreciate it!
U would love my new Manix XL got new Rock scale Ti and medium tension spring , aluminum black ball cage and now it's the greatest Manix XL ever conceived perfect action perfect centering will never need adjust cause tolerances are that perfect, fall shut action on washers
Very nice
Love my Bradford guardian 3
Jerad I finally got my first manix man but is it normal to have bad ass lock stick? I don’t know if the spring is catching something or if the ball is sticking but it’s popping bad when I unlock it.
I think the mini grip is tougher than the larger griptilian since the mini griptilian has a full frame underneath the scales and the larger griptilian has only partially or cartridge scales. This was a fun video.
no doubt the first srm is one of my fav little knives
Nice to see a Mel Pardue in the mix.
Doc J, great video.
"Something Small": a related knife is the Ladybug in K390 which you can put on your keychain. There's an EDC spot.
at least it does work on the first srm just squeezing the end of pocket clip completely together where the metal contacts between and pocket clip removes to switch other side without loosening anything
Hate to say it but upscale hard use gotta give the hindered xm-18 a look and the Sebenza . The latter because of the warranty-hard use take to end of life come back to life with spa. In reality we live in a time of rich knife choices.
I've been having trouble putting down either of my Kizer mini critical or the bugai in 3v! Both coming in right around $100 bucks!
Almost a no brainer at that price....
I also got the cold steel sr1 lite for an absolute cheap beater. For $40 bucks and coming in at 5mm thick, i got a sharpened pry bar on hand to keep in my truck!!
This is the golden age for knives. The options under $100 are endless.
I work at Harbor Freight and they straight up ripped that Begg knife off.
23:41 Nefaris jump scare
Yeah I don't know why or how that happened I'm guessing it's such a badass knife that it had to present itself
Bro. I just got a Oknife and a Viper OTS Stiletto to add to the collection
I rarely buy slipjoints and Fixed blades....i focus on folders that are unique, or "iconic", interesting steels, limited editions, sprint runs....personal choice i guess
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RSK Mini is a banger in MagnaCut!!!!!!
That SRM is cool, budget bugout
I've learned from my mistakes starting out as a collector.
I purchased low dollar items. hundred dollars.
expensive for me though...
then I got a hold of some cash and spend $1,000 in one week altogether .
on a Microtech ultratech .
And a week later a Benchmade infidel.
big mistake.
I should have waited till I knew more.
at first I thought the Benchmade was better but realized after time the Microtech what's better.
I wouldn't buy a Benchmade now ever again.
I should have just bought 1 high quality titanium frame lock.
take your time researching before you waste your money like I did.
I can't get the Spidy Flick to work. Struggling.
Aweosme list.
I think the knife craze must have bit me due to carry-over from watching home shopping tv late night as a kid. You'd be great at it. Did the price just drop while I was watching? 😅
Jerad, can you helpp me locate a knife? Ive been looking for a Chris Reeve unique graphic Ti folder of Night Sky the one that has the big Dipper and Polaris on the handle. Ive searched everywhere. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jeremy
Spydies are my go to 💯
Rinse the bearings out!
Comical 😂😂😂
I often rise the wheel bearings out on my car..
Nothing better than water to lubricate them!
I didn't say not to oil your bearings, I actually say that all the time, but oiling a sandy pivot won't do much unless it's with compressed air
@@NeevesKnives understand what your saying. But do people really wash out the bearings?
What if you live in a desert environment?
And how many people Carry an air compressor with a miniature oil gun?
@onemanhisdub4084 I meant like wd40 in a can which a lot of people carry, but yeah I rinse my bearings all the time, there's actually a great video by Nero knives he tested Teflon, fb washers, Ceramic and steel bearings, it's a great video. However if your someone who never gets anything in the bearings to worry about then good you don't have to worry just keep oiled, but for the person that works in grimy places having Ceramic bearings could be good for that reason or Teflon which is the best for thst
Every knife collection should start with a Opinel 8. They cost nothing and if you end up not using it so much, it makes a great paring knife. I also think every knife reviewer should use that as default for size comparison.
Bad knife for any hard use task
@@davidf3974 that's why a "collection" of knives are needed, because no one knife will be good at all tasks.
23:42 what’s with the random clip of the WE Nefaris lol subliminal messaging? 😂😂
I honestly don't know, this video was already with issues on the first upload so it might of had another one, I briefly checked it before uploading and the issue was not there from the first one
Is the Bodega have a hollow grind ? ? ?
Yes
Hey Jared, I message you on the last Live. I had a question for you?
I loved my Ontario Rat but then I did a spine whack test and it fails every time. I was pretty disappointed.
disassemble the knife and clean the lock surfaces on the blade and liner, then lightly scuff both with 600-800 grit sandpaper for a few passes, reassemble and test again, repeat if needed. if that doesn't work try bending the liner *a little* farther into the locked position, make sure to measure the before and after resting position of the disassembled liner to keep an eye on progress
2 great knives that you will use is better than a collection. Change my mind?
I agree, this gives people options, ofcourse they aren't buying them all
@@NeevesKnives for sure. Great video for someone who isn't quite sure exactly what they want/need. Hard to go wrong with any of them honestly.
First!
Better idea…..don’t start one shit gets out of control
I had to check if my playback speed was at 2x.
Should I slow down
Im very surprised that you have not included the gas station fighting knife...
You've let your murdering standards slip.
Forgive me
How do you sleep at night knowing that you're just flat out lying to people.