My Top 8 FAVORITE EDC Knives Of 2023

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  • @metal_complex
    @metal_complex  Год назад +1

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  • @Sal_car88
    @Sal_car88 Год назад +34

    Every pocket knife I own, probably 10 now, has been my favorite this year. I just got into this hobby this year. I've spent way too much money thanks to you guys! Most favorite would be my Kizer Drop Bear. So good that I bought 2, one in s35vn and the other on the fat carbon and 20cv.

    • @MrEancox
      @MrEancox Год назад

      I had a similar path, then I got to the point of not wanting to give the Communist Party of China anymore money and I put money into American knives

    • @HorsepowerHeaven
      @HorsepowerHeaven 11 месяцев назад

      @@jeremyrawlings766pick something up and enjoy it. Don’t go on a buying binge. See what feels amazing in your hands and pocket. Enjoy it and don’t just start buying. I have over 50 folders and that’s my advice. I love them all equally 😊

  • @S8NSAYS
    @S8NSAYS Год назад +5

    I have that same Ohlone GOAT AXL, and holy hell is it nice. Mine also broke in to be fantastically smooth .Major props to them for the zero billboarding on the knife. It lets a beautiful design speak for itself. I wish other companies would take a lesson from them in that respect.

  • @Stevieray55
    @Stevieray55 Год назад +3

    the new Microtech ram lock is the greatest release in American history that knife hasn't left my pocket since I got it and it's been months I sleep wit in my pocket it's a perfect USA designed master piece

  • @CRIMEAROUND
    @CRIMEAROUND Год назад +1

    That Microtech is nice!!! Lock reminds me of the Spyderco Ball Lock.

  • @boss350z5
    @boss350z5 Год назад +2

    Im Sharklock for life now... I cant stop buying and customizing EVERY version of the 20.5...

  • @keepitsharp-x4s
    @keepitsharp-x4s Год назад

    MC!! you just put a smile on my face. its about the civivi vision. ive had mine now for 3 days and cant put the dam thing down! as a matter of fact im having to use other fingers other than my index finger, its actually starting to get a little sore, im telling you, i cant put it down!! besides all that ive been watching several reviews on this knife and are some mixed reactions, well from one channel for sure! but after hearing your thoughts on the vision, again, there isnt a doubt in my mind that i own a great knife. love your channel and your knives. take care.....

  • @jiggidyjam
    @jiggidyjam Год назад +2

    I have around 80 very nice knives in my collection so far and you are correct about the exo because it is one of my favorites. Before I ordered it I thought I wouldn’t like it no where near the way I do know. I highly recommend this knife

  • @mynamesjeff347
    @mynamesjeff347 Год назад

    Do you have any insider information on whether we are actually going to see more variants of the ram-lok sitch ? I have the G-10 but like you I want more , I could get a black aluminum right now , but I'm hesitant because I want more than just black. Help

    • @GixxerDQ
      @GixxerDQ Год назад +1

      Since they did an aluminum version, it's more likely than not that there will be different color anodized versions in the near future.

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  Год назад

      Yes. With almost complete certainty

  • @TomcatEDC
    @TomcatEDC Год назад +4

    The Stitch is by far my favorite of 2023 and boy is it sharp 😊

    • @TheLegoJoker
      @TheLegoJoker Год назад +1

      You’re not wrong about the sharpness! Been carrying mine quite a bit and I’m surprised at how pocket friendly it is considering its size.

  • @g0ud77
    @g0ud77 Год назад +2

    I was able to grab 2 stitches, i have never had a knife this sharp out of the box

  • @TBSxDRUMS
    @TBSxDRUMS Год назад +4

    Everyone loves the Civivi Vision FG but I still haven’t seen custom scales for it that don’t have the 3 hole cutouts. Hopefully Civivi takes the advice and makes many more versions of the Vision FG to meet a bunch of different style preferences.

  • @alvarez321
    @alvarez321 Год назад

    I just recently picked up the Kizer Drop Bear and that has been my favorite knife and also the most aesthetically pleasing knives to look at.

  • @Gilrodah
    @Gilrodah Год назад +13

    Agree 100% with more Vision FG variants. I have the Damascus and white g10 version and it’s wonderful.
    Having more knives with the Super Lock would be a win as well

    • @MrJake9998
      @MrJake9998 Год назад +2

      Same here. I carry mine just as often as my OTF’s

  • @studrake
    @studrake Год назад +1

    I'm with you on the Stitch. I'd just started appreciating a slimmer edc after falling hard for the full size Adamas. I went from that to 940s and Smocks, really leaning into ti scales. Slim pocket life was growing on me. ...then I bought a Ram Lok Stitch... It hasn't taken a day off.

  • @chiefelephanttuskbong8081
    @chiefelephanttuskbong8081 Год назад +2

    I absolutely love my Padre, it's my only Kunwu at the moment, I'm glad i got one when i did because i heard they're gonna stop making them

  • @tmm_2455
    @tmm_2455 Год назад +1

    I’m currently looking at getting a Orion 3 Vanax. So I’m very happy to see the praise Vanax is getting. I saw a test video where a guy made a bleach, salt, vinegar and baking soda concoction and left it in for a few days. Left it out for a few days and the Vanax was quite literally unmarked. I don’t need that level of corrosion resistance but, I want it.

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  Год назад +1

      I agree with this comment 100%

    • @tmm_2455
      @tmm_2455 Год назад

      @@metal_complex I fail to see why anyone would disagree. Who wouldn’t want untouchable steel or an over engineered 1/4 inch fat boy? If we all went for cost effective practicality the world would be full of 98 Honda Accords. What a boring world that would be.
      I’ve had to sell 4 of my old fixed blades from my collection to get the money for that Vanax blade, but next payday it will be mine.

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings602 Год назад

    Just got my first stitch and it will not be the last! Love it. Thanks for your review!

  • @Spthomas47
    @Spthomas47 Год назад +1

    Hmm. Top knives carried for me.
    In no particular order-
    Spiderco Smock
    AD 20.5 (digi camo)
    Miguron/Am8 Flix II
    Kizer clutch lock Sheepdog
    Vosteed Valkyrie
    CJRB kickstarter Pyrite
    CJRB Ruffian (love the silly little thing lol)
    ZT 0350 (great around the yard)
    Rarely, but sometimes the Spiderco Shaman.
    Shout out to my favorite letter opener, the Civivi Sentinel Strike. Just can't, or am not supposed to, carry it in my state. Have though.

  • @danielnarbett
    @danielnarbett Год назад

    Totally get you on just pausing and admiring a good knife before putting it back away

  • @jamesgibson2849
    @jamesgibson2849 Год назад

    I love my MSI ,off Microtech site and it’s my weekend knife,probably never take it too work it’s my baby,the stitch isn’t in my budget,maybe ask for my 53 birthday,my grandpa got me into knives,he had old timer,so that’s where my love started,love to hear how plp started their love for this stuff!

  • @frankchiappardi5616
    @frankchiappardi5616 Год назад

    Great list! Recently ordered the Padre after your “glowing review” and have been looking for the Ohlone.

  • @MikeSmith-vo2yt
    @MikeSmith-vo2yt Год назад

    I have a Klein tool 3” stainless sheepsfoot(electrician) made in Japan. Took the belt hook and flip stud off. Love it.

  • @fuzz429
    @fuzz429 Год назад

    The Padre hasn’t left my pocket since I got it a month ago. Such an awesome knife.

  • @barclayv8282
    @barclayv8282 Год назад +1

    I appreciate you mentioning the lack of LH clip on the Riot. I'd be very interested in it were it available. There's really no excuse for a legitimate company to not provide for their LH market whehn a straight clip accommodates for such an easy option to include.

  • @krazy_roach1698
    @krazy_roach1698 Год назад +1

    Thanks ... Great list!

  • @roybokelman4215
    @roybokelman4215 Год назад

    MSI, Kizer Escort in 20CV, Kizer Drop Bear in 20CV, Protec Malibu Magnacut bronze aluminum handle, CRK Sebenza 31 Magnacut, B2 Factor, QSP Penguin, Chavez 226 sangre, Endura lightweight K390, Civivi Cogent s35vn ebony wood handle.

  • @byronkennedy7912
    @byronkennedy7912 Год назад

    Thanks, MC, for the list. So many of these I have not had in hand ...

  • @Kenman_DanKenman
    @Kenman_DanKenman Год назад +1

    I am really considering the Padre, especially since they offer it in full left handed version! Big price, but sure does sell it for me!

  • @w.ericwatt2987
    @w.ericwatt2987 Год назад +1

    AWESOME list...I need many more pockets...and much more fun money

  • @MrBowser2012
    @MrBowser2012 Год назад

    Just got a MSI from DLT!! Been waiting on one of those. Thanks

  • @pink7930
    @pink7930 Год назад

    This video has made up my mind. Im wishlisting that stitch and selling a couple of my benchmades.

  • @bobb.9917
    @bobb.9917 Год назад

    Guys…on my Exo M…I put 4 little TINY strips of black gaffers tape on the curves where the 2 oblong pins make contact with the curve in the frame when opening and closing. They are not noticeable and my knife doesn’t rattle when closed and has no blade play when opened. So far the tape has longevity as it is just acting as a shock absorber! 👍🏼

  • @hectorramos2490
    @hectorramos2490 Год назад

    Just got my Stitch in OD Green and Apocalyptic Blade and I love it it just looks cool.

  • @disco4535
    @disco4535 Год назад +1

    I would love a "mini/micro" Stitch, shorter blade under 3" and slightly shorter handle, just overall smaller and easier to pocket carry.

  • @Joker32256
    @Joker32256 Год назад +1

    God the Padre is good looking, I’ve been drooling over it for a good while now

  • @kortniss1321
    @kortniss1321 Год назад

    I love what Microtech has been doing recently. I'm getting an MSI for xmas and hopefully an Amphibian in the future.

  • @wc4201
    @wc4201 Год назад

    I have an old Microtech stitch and I LOVE it… perfect ergonomics. That said I WANT a non auto stitch.

  • @Zzonkers
    @Zzonkers Год назад

    Bought the civivi on your recommendation as my first edc knife! Didnt have it in me to spend a lot on my first.

  • @QenaitheCustodianGuard
    @QenaitheCustodianGuard Год назад

    Something about the knife community that has always amused me is how many people talk about lock strength, hardiness and ease of cleaning, I always think like: okay remove the camo shorts there mister cardboard slayer...
    It's an EDC for God's sake.
    I don't mean mister metal of course, for content it's different and I very much think you made great selections here! The Ohlone is a beauty!

  • @BryanGardiner
    @BryanGardiner Год назад

    That microtech stitch looks real similar to case westline I wish you would do a review on the case West line

  • @HailPatrick
    @HailPatrick Год назад

    Called ur #1 knife when this started and I was right!!! Lol. Nice list

  • @CloudyShinobi
    @CloudyShinobi Год назад

    Totally agree abt the padre, best kunwu by a country mile and I own most of them

  • @doktorb3at
    @doktorb3at Год назад +2

    I'm old enough to remember that when you saw the words: "Made in Taiwan," it would make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

  • @rshear618
    @rshear618 Год назад

    That slap had a suction sound so I give it a 10/10

  • @mikeschroeder7703
    @mikeschroeder7703 Год назад

    What does F.G. stand for on the Civivi Vision FG?

  • @DB.KOOPER
    @DB.KOOPER Год назад +1

    I wish the Brat was a front-flipper. I really don't like flipper tabs cause they get in the way. The Vision FG is a knife I absolutely LOVE and carry every day (along with an S30V Shaman). I really hope that Civivi does more knives with the Super-Lock. I LOVE the Super-Lock.

  • @dylanwages8717
    @dylanwages8717 Год назад

    Love my padre and s-tao in vanax. Would love to see a damascus or damasteel blade from Kunwu.

  • @LoLo-wz3bq
    @LoLo-wz3bq Год назад +1

    Man I hope kunwu makes a bar lock padre.

  • @CarlSanford76
    @CarlSanford76 Год назад

    The one I look at like that is a para 2 with the tanto blade grind. It's awesome.

  • @Low-effort-individual
    @Low-effort-individual Год назад

    Ive sort of calmed down buying knifes this year and i think since last November ive carried my unumzaan solely except for the my custom bladed pm2 and my smoko designs knifes looking forward to getting a vampire jack soon though

  • @zbaird3
    @zbaird3 Год назад +1

    That Padre isn't even my style but got to say it's still pretty cool knife...

  • @ahoyt653
    @ahoyt653 Год назад +40

    9.8 on the slap

  • @MichaelKepple-tx4go
    @MichaelKepple-tx4go Год назад

    Love them all. The arcade and goat are my 2 favorites

  • @paullmight42
    @paullmight42 Год назад

    NathansKnives is making some sick scales for the Vison Fg right now...

  • @olyone
    @olyone Год назад

    Hi,, MC....i like the knife i bought two after your review .. one for me and one for a gift to someone, but was wondering is there a way to make the lock less painful on finger to engage disengage,, or will that get easier with time,, only had it two days now.. thanks.. love the channel....

  • @VDC_EDC
    @VDC_EDC Год назад

    The ram lok stitch has become my favorite knife in my collection

  • @Patrick2345454
    @Patrick2345454 Год назад

    BladeHQ has a large EXO with a lock. It's a coping blade (whatever that means) with Elmax steel. Single edged, but good cutting geometry.

  • @mikereese15
    @mikereese15 Год назад

    Man I love my exo-m and vision DG. Need a padre

  • @Sharp_Spoon
    @Sharp_Spoon Год назад

    Love the video😊 I carry my FG EVERYDAY❤

  • @alecburgess8863
    @alecburgess8863 Год назад

    The slap was on point. Easy 9

  • @Eric-cm9ri
    @Eric-cm9ri 10 месяцев назад

    The gravity knife is pretty cool but illegal to carry in many places, why, I do not know? 🙄 Thank you for the review. 👍

  • @toxicfpv304
    @toxicfpv304 Год назад

    im glad im not the only one that thinks the reate exo-m is a great edc

  • @Stevieray55
    @Stevieray55 Год назад

    no doubt about it the ram lock is the greatest knife lock to date hands down better than anything

  • @bubipirgavi2735
    @bubipirgavi2735 11 месяцев назад

    Riot which model ?

  • @douglasmorehead6370
    @douglasmorehead6370 Год назад

    Is the microtech better than a pm2? Or basically their answer to spydercos line

  • @richardsalinetrojr1957
    @richardsalinetrojr1957 Год назад

    Its funny to me how small the Stitch looks in your hands on camera. I was finally able to aquire a auto Stitch last week (thanks to EKnives) , and I was surprised to see how big it actually was once I opened the box. The thing is built like a freaken tank. Tbh, the only thing I'm not really fond of is the clip. If the clip didn't have that secondary lip in the middle, I wouldn't hate it, but it makes it hard securing in my jeans pockets. Think I may try out the timascus aftermarket clip EKnives sells for the auto Stitch just to add some pop to the black aluminum handles and the stonewashed blade and to see if it hopefully makes it better getting in/out of pocket (assuming the timascus clip dont have that secondary lip) for me. I like the auto Stitch alot (other than the pocket clip) but tbh, my EKnives edition Shirogorov has been my favorite edc knife I've ever owned. I can't find any info on the Cromax PM blade steel, but it holds an edge for an exceptionally long time, can be sharpened to an exceptionally fine edge, and it's easy to maintain.

    • @studrake
      @studrake Год назад

      Fyi, there should be a Lynch clip coming very soon. I'm holding my breath.

    • @richardsalinetrojr1957
      @richardsalinetrojr1957 Год назад +1

      @studrake I'll have to keep out an eye out for one from Lynch then. The only ones I know of so far are from Maverick Customs, which is actually who makes the timascus ones EKnives has in stock. They also have multiple other colors in titanium as well as a dark gray scalloped clip that would probably look great with the black handles and stonewashed blade. Either way, they're a completely different shape, and they're smooth, so they should make it a lot easier getting in/out of pocket. For under $60, I think I may try one.

  • @calebmorris6687
    @calebmorris6687 Год назад

    My knife tastes lean toward spyderco like knives which are slim or space efficient with broad blades.

  • @WhuDhat
    @WhuDhat Год назад

    microtech really needs to put a "fin" on the spine side of the ram lock

  • @mattakudesu
    @mattakudesu Год назад

    I almost got a vision fg, but the tests I saw done showed that some of them had soft or burnt edges so that put me off of it, I will probably wait till I start seeing some more promising testing before I get one.

  • @RTC_Moderator
    @RTC_Moderator Год назад

    Unfortunately I sold most of all my MSI’s and RL Stitches. Low serials and the double hex pivot screw with the hidden screws. I’ll probably purchase the 170$ MSI at some point but I sold them all to go for the Amphibian. I think that is the knife of this year even coming out just a couple months ago. I do with they had the double hex pivot screw to make it look mirrored on both sides if you flip the clip but I also wish MTK would sell a flat clip like they had on the original RL Stitch.

  • @Stevieray55
    @Stevieray55 Год назад

    yup I gotta get one of those Stitch

  • @zachattack-b6t
    @zachattack-b6t Год назад

    Padre is figity. Very nice

  • @albee8008
    @albee8008 Год назад

    I want that stitch so bad. Cant find it anywhere

  • @gizmaticopappy1524
    @gizmaticopappy1524 Год назад

    I'm REALLY REALLY wanting a Padre and an MSI very badly 😂 maybe one day I'll be able to afford one

  • @GrimLocke161
    @GrimLocke161 Год назад

    My most pined after knives were the PM2, AD20.5, and the Stitch.
    Now, it's the Arcade, the Stitch and the Amphibian.
    I had also wanted to get a Vision FG, but I feel like I should just spend a bit more and get the Arcade, instead.
    I also want to like the MSI, but the blade shape for the price just doesn't quite interest me enough.

  • @mynamesjeff347
    @mynamesjeff347 Год назад

    Does your reate exo-K rattle when locked up ? Mine feels kinda sketchy and I'm not sure if I need to send it in or not

  • @LostCoastEDC
    @LostCoastEDC Год назад

    I’ve seen soooo many of the ram lock microtechs fail from the lightest tap. Just watched video guy had 3 in from microtech and they all failed. Kinda bummed me out cuz I’ve been waiting for straight spring axis style lock for a long time! 😂 But if they’ve been good for you I’ll have to do some more digging. Definitely look awesome though! 🔥🔪👍👊😎

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  Год назад

      All of mine are completely solid. Even demonstrated live

  • @AgainstAllOdds357
    @AgainstAllOdds357 9 месяцев назад

    Civivi Smock?

  • @pretentiousname01
    @pretentiousname01 Год назад

    I wish the new exo blade shape had the pocket clip on it

  • @thewaterwarrior9817
    @thewaterwarrior9817 11 месяцев назад

    Can you do a vid with your favorite like top 20 knives or something

  • @manwich5364
    @manwich5364 Год назад

    The MSI has won the top spot in my edc. I like it so much that I bought another.

  • @BryanGardiner
    @BryanGardiner Год назад

    I think you do the best knife reviews I've had some recent health problems so being obsessing about these knives on this phone I hate those people that do the knife reviews and the camera is on them more than it is on the knife and it's usually some real boring ass person that does that

  • @michaelcarr2619
    @michaelcarr2619 Год назад

    I would personally have the Microtech Amphibian as number one. The only thing I don’t like about the Stitch is the cutting edge is pretty short compared to the blade size due to the large finger choil. Great knife though. Just like the Amphibian better!

  • @jonathanklein7875
    @jonathanklein7875 Год назад

    I agree with a lot of your list, especially on the more budget side (Brat, Vision FG). For me, I'd add the Civivi Sentinel Strike, which guiltily I like better than the FG for its size/weight, ease of manipulation/multiple deployments, and especially it's ergos (really feel like the FG could use some better champhering, and scalloping by the thumbstuds/index choil). I'm interested in the Microtech MSI, but I've heard 2 big criticisms: very soft M390 and that it easily fails the spine wack test. Any opinion on those?

  • @andrewlinn11
    @andrewlinn11 Год назад

    How is the WE Solid not on the list???

  • @flamulated
    @flamulated Год назад

    Seems like Padre n Stitch have very similar lines and you could cut the stitch out of the padre. Lol. Seemed like an example of the point he was making about the padre not being directly derivative of any one design

  • @josh33025
    @josh33025 Год назад

    I saw those arcades in stock and slept on them, I wish I didn't.

  • @ras9182
    @ras9182 Год назад +1

    A mini of the MSI is what I would like. Love its design. 3 inch blade please.

  • @arig5988
    @arig5988 Год назад

    Thank you thank you thank you for pronouncing ambidextrous correctly. Not sure why so many functional adults can’t handle that. Don’t worry, that wasn’t my only takeaway lol. Great video.

  • @tLxInfamous
    @tLxInfamous Год назад

    I want to use my MSI as an entrenching tool but that bothersome Ram lock gets bogged down by all the dirt!

    • @Yuzuki1337
      @Yuzuki1337 Год назад

      Just epoxy the lock shut before use, duh!

  • @tgonzalez1983
    @tgonzalez1983 Год назад

    Supposedly, coil springs on bar locks can’t handle shock very well. I don’t know 1st hand, but there’s plenty of people making videos of them fail. Same as button locks with spine whacks

  • @BGLK
    @BGLK Год назад

    Reate did the large Exo with the lock. I did not like the blades shape they came out with though.

  • @FALLONMICHAEL1022
    @FALLONMICHAEL1022 Год назад

    I think the Kizer drop bear should have made this list for the price point! Lol

  • @lucasc5651
    @lucasc5651 Год назад

    We neeed a large exo with the lock

  • @LonnieHutchinson90
    @LonnieHutchinson90 Год назад

    They have a Timascus 3v Demko AD20.5 on their site and it’s INSANE!!!!

    • @HorsepowerHeaven
      @HorsepowerHeaven 11 месяцев назад +1

      Just picked up a carbon 20CV I freaking love it!!!

  • @MikeJ602
    @MikeJ602 Год назад +2

    I love my vision fg I don’t understand why nobody talks about it anymore. It’s fun, cuts like a champ and carries easily. 👍

  • @MBroam
    @MBroam Год назад

    I made the vision FG better by putting a civivi milled titanium clip on it (Which it should have had in the first place)

  • @LiveFreeOrRIP
    @LiveFreeOrRIP Год назад

    Id like to think im a knife guy. I just saw the video and said to myself if he dont include the BRAT im strongly questioning his knife knowledge. To me its insane for 100 bucks. It might be my ALL TIME favorite Blade so far. There is SOOO much good with it.... WOW...

  • @keviningles5580
    @keviningles5580 Год назад

    My spyerco police full serrated my spyderco Endura. My blue spyderco para 2. My petrafide fish.