I won't leave home without my Mighty Swiss Army Classic SD key-chain knife. In combat, the greatest advantage is the element of surprise, and nobody expects to be attacked with a pair of inch and a half long stainless steel scissors. It also comes with an eye gouging plastic toothpick, and a file that you can abrade the F**K of outta somebody!
I have two, a miniature swiss army on my keys and this one that I don't even know the brand, it has pliers, a knife (Obviously), bottle opener, flat head screw driver, ruler, saw, nail file, and some other stuff which names slip my mind. My mini swiss army has of course a knife, flat head screw driver, nail file, scissors, and tweezers.
The most important thing when choosing a knife is to know the reason why you want it. Every knife has its purpose. Large fixed blade = survival Small fixed blade = self defense Folder = everyday carry Balisong = entertainment Stiletto = business
Great choices! I own many of these knives! I'd add the Oso Sweet to that list as well. I've helped sell several to just my coworkers and family members! A few things I noticed... The bottom of the blade is referred to as the "tang", it is true that tanto-shaped blades are excellent at piercing but to say that slicing is another thing they excel at makes me wonder how much experience he has with blade shapes with a "belly", avoid constantly saying "and things like that" -- it's a cop out -- especially when the video is intended to be informative, and finally tip up vs tip down is more than "just a preference". If you'd like me to go into further details on the aforementioned topics let me know. :) Great topic and I look forward to more!
BudgetBugout Good points, we'll try and be more specific as the series continues. For any who are interested we do have a knife glossary guide on our web site that is a great reference for knife terms and information. Check it out: www.bladehq.com/cat--Knife-Glossary--389
I came into possession of one absurdly large Valerian steel blade, and had it forged into two smaller ones. I gave them as gifts. I can't say I'm happy with either of the recipients at the moment.
I have two folders... A 1993 Koncept Knives 3-5/16" liner lock by Catoctin Cutlery (Ron & Vince Ford), and a little Kershaw Chive serrated open assist. I love em both. That's all I need.
KnifeHQ Shoot I LOVED the Travel Channel when I used to watch tv! LOL I only watch RUclips now. But I used to LOVE The Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, HGTV, The Food Network, all the channels about stuff that makes life worth living! LOL
I like half serrated blades which I always ask to be shown first when looking for an EDC knife. After that I like to choose what feels good and natural, as it conforms in my hands as I clench it in my grasps. Then it's finally COLOR, and I tend to stay away from black colors on the handle or blades. Blade shapes and grinds don't matter to me much as long as it fits the criteria above. That being said, I have quite a collection of EDC'S and like to change it up seasonally and what tasks I will be doing that day. I always wear a hunting style vest cause I like the big pockets to carry my big giant android cell phone and all my keys, so on one of the pockets on that vest I'm wearing will always carry an EDC just for cutting. Now on my hip pocket of my dominant hand side is ALWAYS a Fox Karambit trainer knife for a non-lethal protection defense
for anybody starter first knife under $50.... now I admit I am an old FART (futurama ref) but first knife generally around age 10. take your pick of any of the non locking, finger nick, slip joints that are swiss army, or case, or buck. many are boyscout models such as tinker ($20), Super Tinker ($30, about same price as Rat2, Cyro,) or the farmer (Rat1 price). As a late baby boomer, my most often reached for used EDC is either the SAK Harvester (discontinued, great small pruner (hawkbill) blade) or the Field Master. I mainly carry (5 days) the Dragonfly2 and off days the Rat2, but when a need arises the Harvester pruner blade gets most of the work. Having a saw/awl/screwdriver is time saving. After all a knife has two main functions, as a tool, the Swiss Army line is hard to beat for a starter knife. The second function is defense, a beginner first knife user needs to properly use and care for a blade before this concern. I would recommend first aid training before weapons training. Just my thoughts....
I enjoyed this video. By the way some knives I would recommend would be the Kershaw Cryo or SOG Mini Aegis, if the customer is interested in assisted opening knives.
I think they have also shown some in the pocket knives like an Opinel or a classic Buck lockback or other more traditional friction folder as well as these more modern knives.
I know you said a $50 starter knife, but for about $70 I don't think I could find anything I like for the a benchmade griptillian. it's been my escape knife for almost 10 years now.
A god folder is the traditional "Macgyver" style from Victorinox or from Wenger. They have very good folding knives as well, not just multi-tools. Pretty good knives for their cost and very useful to teach rudimentary knife skills to kids.
+ogarzabello Ease of opening, spring is tough enough, cheap top quality, and learn how to propperly handle a knive. In other words not use it as an axe. And of course how cool is it for a young adult, boy / girl to have a MC Gyver multitool !
+staktikis Exactly! And cutting yourself once or twice a kid is part of the learning process and will teach you to handle all knives with more care. The whole video seems a bit one-sided, no mention of slipjoints, wood/bone/horn as a handle material and traditional options in general, like Opinels.
+Stakkatoking Cut myself pretty bad on a Victorinox Swiss army knife when I was younger while trying to use the blade as a screwdriver. I was applying pressure and it folded up on my thumb and sliced through the nail. It was a stupid thing to do but taught me two important lessons; 1. Blades aren't screwdrivers. 2. Respect the blade, dull or sharp. Still got all my fingers and the month or two of growing out my thumbnail served as a good reminder for the future. Anyone ever learn to ride a bike without stacking it once or twice? My current EDC is a Spyderco Dragonfly. I use it at least half a dozen times a day. Had an Opinel No. 10 in the past but found it too bulky. My Leatherman Charge is on my tool belt when I'm working (construction) but apart from that it's way too heavy for EDC.
Spyderco, verry interesting knives. Not my cup of tea, and verry expensive here in Holland, but the quality looks perfect. By the way, i also cut half of my finger of as a kid with an Opinel.
My first knife recommendation is a spyderco endura or delica depending on size preference. For people who want something a little more useful I would recommended the victorinox super tinker or fieldmaster.
You know, I've always been a fan of Cold Steel Knives, even though it's a company that generates controversy, often as a result of their opinionated and sometimes brash company president Lynn Thompson. Most of their products are either high quality or even industry leaders though, and I really appreciate their fire, law enforcement, and medical personnel support as well as their support of the military. Their knives often equal or even far outperform knives costing similar or many times as much.
Even knowing what I know now, and with all of the knives that I've bought over the years, I still believe that the Kershaw Skyline is an amazing first knife. It's the first decent knife I remember saving up for. Awesome blade and g10 scales. Plus it's a manual flipper which already makes it better than most of the knives that Kershaw produces. I wish I never gave it away.
I just had a road trip to Red River NM, and I got a amazing pocket knife that was only 13 bucks. It folds in and it has a little saw part to cut things easily. I even gutted a fish with it!
Yep, all good choices. I always suggest the Spydercos with the Emerson opening. Swiss Army knives make great in-pocket tools and are less 'scary' for newbies.
Great video, I personally enjoy my Kershaw volt II, this was one of my first entry level knife, and still one of my favs, another few great knifes would be: Buck nobleman Gerber mini paraframe (non soraded is the best I lve found) Spyderco grasshopper Letherman wave ( although it's a multi tool the knife has been fantastic for me)
Well done video and I am looking forward to the blade steel video(s). I appreciate you guys as a content creator and I will buy my next EDC from you because of this. Keep up the good work.
I only really own Kershaw my edc is an all metal seven and a half inch knife that has a really good locking mechanism and I would recommend it to a new knife owner.
My budget EDC choice is the Kershaw Kuro. I think I paid $20-$25 and have used it for nearly a year and it is great. I also EDC a Victorinox Cadet (Kadet?). Love that one, too!
For the ladies, Kabar Dozier in pink, Victorinox Classic on key chain or my favorite alox Pioneer for pocket or purse. Opinel are super light and super sharp, love those too and they come in any size.
I think you guys missed on an important point. What's the knife gonna be used for? This topic could go on and on with no end in sight. Lol. Take Care and Be Aware
ChiefPrepper That is also a very good point when considering what knife to buy. We'll be covering other types of knives and their intended uses in upcoming episodes. For the starter pocket knife, the usage would fall into mostly EDC type task (opening/breaking down boxes and packages, light food processing, pruning around the house, etc.) Any good entry level pocket knife ought to be able to tackle these tasks without being overly specialized. Feel free to offer your suggestions.
How can anyone suggest anything other than a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife for a first time knife?!? They are really good quality for the price, they're useful, and they will do 90% of the knife related tasks that Joe Average needs to get done. Gotta love the elitists on here who say to only get something that costs $100 or more. IMHO, there is no better starter knife than a Victorinox. Case XX pocket knives are also a great choice, although I would get a Case after the Victorinox. You can get really pretty Case knives, and they'll be more expensive. I have close to 30 knives, ranging in price from $22 to over $300. I've got quite a few of the top brands, including multiple Spydercos and Benchmades, and I still love the classic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. It brings back memories of being a kid like no other knife can.
I have been carrying a Kershaw Thremite since they came out. Love it. -$50. I have been carrying a knife for over 34 years. I have folding knives in the $200-$300 dollar range and I carry an entry level knife! Too much heartache in my life from loosing awesome benchmades and other mid range blades in the $100-$200 range. I still have nice folders, carry them on occasion, and buy new ones when I can. But since Kershaw and other companies have been making high value low cost blades that perform on par with more spendy models I usually choose the less expensive knives in my collection to submit to everyday wear, tear, and sometimes loss! Cool vids guys. Thanks!!!!
A great starter Knife dosn't have to have a locking blade. I EDC'd a barlow knife for years, and my current EDC includes a Victorinox Explorer. Many Swiss Army Knifes would fall under the $50 category, and would be more office friendly. A couple of models I'd recommend for starters are the Recruit, Cadet, and Spartan.
Top 5 knives from your store and under $50, i would say: Ka-Bar Mule $47.95 Cold Steel Voyager $49.95 Buck Vantage Force Select $41.50 Kershaw Emerson CQC 6K $34.95 Gerber Remix $28.95
Kershaw has the budget folder game on lock... No other company gives it's customers a bigger selection in design, styles, materials, blade shapes, blade lock up, USA made or not. Two examples... USA made Link and the very underrated Chinese made Volt SS. Two of many solid folders from kershaw.
I think the best knife for the money is the spyderco manix 2 light weight. I have the s110v blade. Witch for sharpening is not really for the novice sharpener. But if you just keep the angle that it had came with. Or just strop it once in a while. You really shouldn't need to resharpen it for a long time. You could always send it back to Colorado to get it sharp again. It's around 120 dollars. Witch could be allot of money for a knife. But if it lasts you a few years. Then it's by far worth it. Haveing a light weight companion with you where ever you go. And the capabilities it has. Just awesome.
Entry level knives (Under $50 USD) I recomend are Victorinox base models, Ka-Bar's Dozier models, and such. I would start them with the "Training Wheels" of a Swiss Army Knife first.
2020 Honey Badger in D2, Dirt cheap, super light, super smooth... Cheaper than dirt actually Fat dude.. Sorry, guy on the right😜 looks fkn disinterested. Vid probably done at lunchtime
I really like G10 handles. This past May my wife left me buy the Benchmade mini Adamas limited edition for my birthday. I have quite a few knives but this was my first with a G10 handle. I love it! Feels great in the hand and feels like good quality.
Kabar Dozier Folding Hunter. Good price, good performance. Easy to sharpen. Can hold its edge. Very lightweight. No side to side bladeplay. Strong locking mechanism.
I have over 86 knives and I'd agree that the RAT model 1 is an excellent starter blade but if you got the money I highly recommend the Benchmade Griptilian or even the Benchmade 940(a little bit pricy though)
opinel 8, 9, 10. some thin victorinox. not everyone is fan of north american styled military plastic knifes. - but the victorinox is a military bla bla bla blu hush darling. its a CUTE military knife!
Entry level knife? That's the question. My answer is what's tasks do you plan on doing with a knife, then we go from there. If the person was not or ever going to be a "knife nut", I would steer them to a inexpensive Kershaw or Buck 110 to start with.
I am able to carry whatever I want for the most part. I think the entry level knives are my favorite. If I break or damage one in daily use then I do not feel so bad about replacing it. I have a large variety to choose from, and an EDC rotation like a lot of people on here. I carry a Spyderco Tenacious while on duty. Off duty carry is an Ontario RAT II.
I started out at age 6 with a carbon steel slip joint pen knife and have tried everything I can get my hands on since. Can't imagine starting out in my 20's or 30's and learning how to handle a knife that is razor sharp and $50+.
Cold Steel Recon 1 is an amazing choice for a entry to mid level knife. Do not go on cold steel's website for it. They're overcharging by quite a bit of money. Check either amazon or blade hq for more realistic pricing.
I personally feel it's smart to have a variety of knives. I've reviewed a couple of great versatile knives just recently on my channel. I plan on doing more but I'm just starting out. I enjoyed this video.
Whenever people are looking to me for a knife..I recommend the Rat or the spyderco tenacious. once they can appreciate medium quality/high value materials, they'll soon want to know what else is out there. The rat and the tenacious are the first bites..
Buy something nice right off the bat. I wasted money buying bullshit $35 knives and once I got my ZT I was set. It made the cheaper ones feel like toys
I hit you for assailing your audience with unnecessarily loud music at the beginning and end of this video. We had to tone down the music, then boost the volume to hear the talking, and then once again tone down the volume at the end. For trying to be a rock concert, you got a thumb down. Get the audio under control.
Meyerco all the way... if you respect your knife. For beginners they might not need a knife that is so sharp that you wont initially fell the first cut but my Meyerco blades are sharp and friendly as heck.
Get the spyderco ukpk perfect knife. very light, perfect size and non locking. Good for everyday urban carry. a less expensive option is the byrd tern.
The tip up or tip down debate also comes down to what is likely to happen in the (hopefully) rare event your knife deploys in your pocket. The hazard with tip down is that when you reach into your pocket, it is more likely to slice your finger, as it will generally be facing away from your leg. With tip up, the more likely case would be if you sit down, you will stab your thigh. Neither one is very fun. But apart from that possible danger, it is pretty much preference, and it depend son the knife as well. For me some of the better entry level ones are the ESEE Avidspa or Zancudo or the Onatrio Rat 1 or 2, depending on the size of the knife. Both are great value, the steel is heat treated well and they perform well for the price.
Why only talk about the newer style single blade knives there are a lot of people that still prefer a multi blades knife or what some refer to as grandpas knife if one blade gets dull you have a spare and the knives with the pin or cam lock you missed several styles that are edc knives
Quick question from a noob: What's the difference between the flipper opening the guy mentioned and a spring assisted opening? Is it the same thing? Or am I a complete idiot and it's totally different?
Jade DragonStone This one answers the difference between automatics and spring assist if your interested: ruclips.net/video/GbS9jN0ntIk/видео.html. As to your question, you can have a manual flipper or a spring assisted flipper - in the later the blade is assisted open with the help of a spring, where as the former opens only through the manual force applied to the flipper on the tang of the blade.
On top of what knife should you buy for a first knife Buy a cheaper knife and a sharpening stone and learn to take care of a cheap one first then get a nice one later
I notice you left out some of the proprietary locks like Benchmade's Axis and Spyderco's Compression. My first choice for general EDC would be the Benchmade Mini Griptilian. I've got them in 154CM, D2, and even a Doug Ritter S30V model (though I haven't seen any available for some time.) The Axis Lock is very easy to use for one-handed opening and closing both.
I know the Spyderco Tenacious is mentioned quite often, but IMO a great alternative would be the Byrd Cara Cara 2. Same blade steel, also available in G10 (but you can also get it w/ FRN scales -- lighter, and for less), lockback instead of liner lock, slightly longer blade (although the cutting edge is slightly shorter than on the Tenacious, because of . . . ), finger choil (better for choking up and doing more detailed work with the blade). About the only thing others complain about: it's not the perfectly round Spydie Hole (the opening hole for Byrd knives looks like a "comet" or a "beak"). Still worth a look, though -- especially if the Tenacious is high up on your list.
Anyone else notice the beginning where their logo was purple and then slowly changed to blue?
+GamerID Mike Yeah, we had some white balance issue in the first shot and it didn't get color corrected properly.
Blade HQ you should make some logos with purple it looked awesome
coincidense?
I THINK NOT!
his shirt was red and then it was green
Thought they had a UV light over them
Guy on the left is shaking and shivering, calm down bro, u did great in the vid :D
hes camera shy lol
im just like him
Artur He's held captive
turns out he's got a fear of knives...he's trying to overcome it
Awe... I love that he’s trying.
I won't leave home without my Mighty Swiss Army Classic SD key-chain knife. In combat, the greatest advantage is the element of surprise, and nobody expects to be attacked with a pair of inch and a half long stainless steel scissors. It also comes with an eye gouging plastic toothpick, and a file that you can abrade the F**K of outta somebody!
Otherwise known as a combat butter knife. Wield it well, my friend.
I have two, a miniature swiss army on my keys and this one that I don't even know the brand, it has pliers, a knife (Obviously), bottle opener, flat head screw driver, ruler, saw, nail file, and some other stuff which names slip my mind. My mini swiss army has of course a knife, flat head screw driver, nail file, scissors, and tweezers.
Ed Harley lol, i know, right?
Ed Harley i never leave my home without my trusted fighting gallon sword
:)
8:52 what you actually wanted
The most important thing when choosing a knife is to know the reason why you want it. Every knife has its purpose.
Large fixed blade = survival
Small fixed blade = self defense
Folder = everyday carry
Balisong = entertainment
Stiletto = business
Great comment Im all new to this, why the small fixed is the self defence?
when before 1:45 their shirt logo is white and purple, after 1:45 their shirt logo is white and blue!!
wow
That’s what we call poor color correction
Great choices! I own many of these knives! I'd add the Oso Sweet to that list as well. I've helped sell several to just my coworkers and family members! A few things I noticed... The bottom of the blade is referred to as the "tang", it is true that tanto-shaped blades are excellent at piercing but to say that slicing is another thing they excel at makes me wonder how much experience he has with blade shapes with a "belly", avoid constantly saying "and things like that" -- it's a cop out -- especially when the video is intended to be informative, and finally tip up vs tip down is more than "just a preference". If you'd like me to go into further details on the aforementioned topics let me know. :) Great topic and I look forward to more!
BudgetBugout Good points, we'll try and be more specific as the series continues. For any who are interested we do have a knife glossary guide on our web site that is a great reference for knife terms and information. Check it out: www.bladehq.com/cat--Knife-Glossary--389
Also noticed he called it the cold steel 1 but it's the medium voyger
Anything that uses Valerian steel but for people on a budget?
I came into possession of one absurdly large Valerian steel blade, and had it forged into two smaller ones. I gave them as gifts. I can't say I'm happy with either of the recipients at the moment.
TruthWiz sucks
I have two folders... A 1993 Koncept Knives 3-5/16" liner lock by Catoctin Cutlery (Ron & Vince Ford), and a little Kershaw Chive serrated open assist. I love em both. That's all I need.
Just carry around a Cold Steel Katana around...
jk in case people don't have a sense of humor.
pnp072000 weeb
pnp072000 more of a gi tanto fan.. They throw well...
nothing beats cold nippon steel
OH THIS IS SOME TRAVEL CHANNEL QUALITY SHIT!!!! Great stuff yall!
DAMN IT SUPA!!! Just spit a stream of Pabst across the room after reading that :D Travel Channel quality shit... LMFAO
Peter Cardona
LMAO! I swear that's what I felt like I was watching at the beginning! LOL
***** What you don't like the Travel Channel?!
KnifeHQ Travel Channel quality shit is definitely a compliment!
KnifeHQ
Shoot I LOVED the Travel Channel when I used to watch tv! LOL I only watch RUclips now. But I used to LOVE The Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, HGTV, The Food Network, all the channels about stuff that makes life worth living! LOL
I like half serrated blades which I always ask to be shown first when looking for an EDC knife. After that I like to choose what feels good and natural, as it conforms in my hands as I clench it in my grasps. Then it's finally COLOR, and I tend to stay away from black colors on the handle or blades. Blade shapes and grinds don't matter to me much as long as it fits the criteria above. That being said, I have quite a collection of EDC'S and like to change it up seasonally and what tasks I will be doing that day. I always wear a hunting style vest cause I like the big pockets to carry my big giant android cell phone and all my keys, so on one of the pockets on that vest I'm wearing will always carry an EDC just for cutting. Now on my hip pocket of my dominant hand side is ALWAYS a Fox Karambit trainer knife for a non-lethal protection defense
Ontario RAT1 or RAT2 is a great starter knife.
I'm addicted to fixed blades at the moment. Once you buy a blade you will never stop! NEVER!
projecktchaos true
True
Nice work, Mark. Look at you getting all Guy Fieri about knives. ;)
IMHO. The Kabar Dozier is one of the best entry level knives you could buy. They're dirt cheap, and take a beating like none other.
SurviveYourDay Great recommend. Check out the Ka Bar Dozier here: www.bladehq.com/cat--Ka-Bar-Dozier--971
for anybody starter first knife under $50....
now I admit I am an old FART (futurama ref) but first knife generally around age 10.
take your pick of any of the non locking, finger nick, slip joints that are swiss army, or case, or buck.
many are boyscout models such as tinker ($20), Super Tinker ($30, about same price as Rat2, Cyro,) or the farmer (Rat1 price).
As a late baby boomer, my most often reached for used EDC is either the SAK Harvester (discontinued, great small pruner (hawkbill) blade) or the Field Master. I mainly carry (5 days) the Dragonfly2 and off days the Rat2, but when a need arises the Harvester pruner blade gets most of the work. Having a saw/awl/screwdriver is time saving.
After all a knife has two main functions, as a tool, the Swiss Army line is hard to beat for a starter knife.
The second function is defense, a beginner first knife user needs to properly use and care for a blade before this concern.
I would recommend first aid training before weapons training.
Just my thoughts....
did their t Shirt just change its color ?
Camera the tint in the background changed too
they had white balance issues
Best budget starter knife
Spyderco tenacious
Hands down
I would go with an Ontario Rat 1 or an ESEE Avispa over it personally.
Spyderco Persistence if you like a slightly smaller knife.
Hi I’m a 12 year old girl
That LOVES knifes. My rents won’t let me get one but I find the mechanics amazing.
I enjoyed this video. By the way some knives I would recommend would be the Kershaw Cryo or SOG Mini Aegis, if the customer is interested in assisted opening knives.
Joshua Jacob Glad you liked it.
I think victorinox knifes are great for a first buy
RocketsGaming super sharp and comfortable!
I think they have also shown some in the pocket knives like an Opinel or a classic Buck lockback or other more traditional friction folder as well as these more modern knives.
I Didn't know that dj khaled worked in blade hq
Lmao
I know you said a $50 starter knife, but for about $70 I don't think I could find anything I like for the a benchmade griptillian. it's been my escape knife for almost 10 years now.
A god folder is the traditional "Macgyver" style from Victorinox or from Wenger. They have very good folding knives as well, not just multi-tools. Pretty good knives for their cost and very useful to teach rudimentary knife skills to kids.
Every persons first knive just should be a Victorinox Spartan or Tinker.
+ogarzabello Ease of opening, spring is tough enough, cheap top quality, and learn how to propperly handle a knive.
In other words not use it as an axe.
And of course how cool is it for a young adult, boy / girl to have a MC Gyver multitool !
+staktikis Exactly! And cutting yourself once or twice a kid is part of the learning process and will teach you to handle all knives with more care.
The whole video seems a bit one-sided, no mention of slipjoints, wood/bone/horn as a handle material and traditional options in general, like Opinels.
(My opinion) I think that a Recruit would be better.
+Stakkatoking
Cut myself pretty bad on a Victorinox Swiss army knife when I was younger while trying to use the blade as a screwdriver. I was applying pressure and it folded up on my thumb and sliced through the nail. It was a stupid thing to do but taught me two important lessons;
1. Blades aren't screwdrivers.
2. Respect the blade, dull or sharp.
Still got all my fingers and the month or two of growing out my thumbnail served as a good reminder for the future. Anyone ever learn to ride a bike without stacking it once or twice?
My current EDC is a Spyderco Dragonfly. I use it at least half a dozen times a day. Had an Opinel No. 10 in the past but found it too bulky. My Leatherman Charge is on my tool belt when I'm working (construction) but apart from that it's way too heavy for EDC.
Spyderco, verry interesting knives. Not my cup of tea, and verry expensive here in Holland, but the quality looks perfect. By the way, i also cut half of my finger of as a kid with an Opinel.
SOG FLASH 1 with the plain edge, lightest knife you will always have with you!
My first knife recommendation is a spyderco endura or delica depending on size preference. For people who want something a little more useful I would recommended the victorinox super tinker or fieldmaster.
You know, I've always been a fan of Cold Steel Knives, even though it's a company that generates controversy, often as a result of their opinionated and sometimes brash company president Lynn Thompson. Most of their products are either high quality or even industry leaders though, and I really appreciate their fire, law enforcement, and medical personnel support as well as their support of the military. Their knives often equal or even far outperform knives costing similar or many times as much.
Even knowing what I know now, and with all of the knives that I've bought over the years, I still believe that the Kershaw Skyline is an amazing first knife. It's the first decent knife I remember saving up for. Awesome blade and g10 scales. Plus it's a manual flipper which already makes it better than most of the knives that Kershaw produces. I wish I never gave it away.
I just had a road trip to Red River NM, and I got a amazing pocket knife that was only 13 bucks. It folds in and it has a little saw part to cut things easily. I even gutted a fish with it!
I just bought my nephew for his Eagle Scout Ceremony the Spyderco Tenacious. Best entry level, durable, lifetime blade.
Yep, all good choices. I always suggest the Spydercos with the Emerson opening. Swiss Army knives make great in-pocket tools and are less 'scary' for newbies.
I find swiss army knives to be garbage. Leatherman all the way for me
Garbage?
I love my leatherman tools too, they're just heavy. Or mine is. I like the scissors on the Swiss Army.
+MarkAndrewEdwards there are so many lethermans to choose from though, and all of them superior products imo
Great video, I personally enjoy my Kershaw volt II, this was one of my first entry level knife, and still one of my favs, another few great knifes would be:
Buck nobleman
Gerber mini paraframe (non soraded is the best I lve found)
Spyderco grasshopper
Letherman wave ( although it's a multi tool the knife has been fantastic for me)
50$ is 100$ canadian with shipping and stuff adds up. fuck that sht
🔥 great information guys. Keep up the good work 🔥
Wrong. I order online because I don't live there.
Well done video and I am looking forward to the blade steel video(s). I appreciate you guys as a content creator and I will buy my next EDC from you because of this. Keep up the good work.
Nathan Vancil Glad you liked it. We will have more than just blade steel and grinds coming down the line in this series, so keep watching!
I carry a victorianox Swiss champ, tac force speedster and a Schrade old timer 610TY
I only really own Kershaw my edc is an all metal seven and a half inch knife that has a really good locking mechanism and I would recommend it to a new knife owner.
Victorinox Nomad one Hand or
Victorinox pioneer or climber
Can't forget the KA-BAR Dozier folder.
And so I went with the ten dollar Colt from Big5
My budget EDC choice is the Kershaw Kuro. I think I paid $20-$25 and have used it for nearly a year and it is great. I also EDC a Victorinox Cadet (Kadet?). Love that one, too!
I always recommend the Ontario Rat 1 and 2. Great knives with Aus 8 steel.
For the ladies, Kabar Dozier in pink, Victorinox Classic on key chain or my favorite alox Pioneer for pocket or purse. Opinel are super light and super sharp, love those too and they come in any size.
Some great entry level knives I own and love.. 50 bucks and under let's say...
1. Spyderco Tenacious
2. Kershaw Cryo
3. SOG Twitch 2 (lockback)
4. Kershaw Leek
5. CRKT Ripple
6. Victorinox Classic SD
7. Kershaw Scalion
8. SOG Flash 1
9. CRKT Lake 3
10. Kershaw Chive.
I think you guys missed on an important point. What's the knife gonna be used for? This topic could go on and on with no end in sight. Lol. Take Care and Be Aware
ChiefPrepper That is also a very good point when considering what knife to buy. We'll be covering other types of knives and their intended uses in upcoming episodes. For the starter pocket knife, the usage would fall into mostly EDC type task (opening/breaking down boxes and packages, light food processing, pruning around the house, etc.) Any good entry level pocket knife ought to be able to tackle these tasks without being overly specialized. Feel free to offer your suggestions.
Victorinox Pioneer. Awesome knife.
How can anyone suggest anything other than a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife for a first time knife?!? They are really good quality for the price, they're useful, and they will do 90% of the knife related tasks that Joe Average needs to get done. Gotta love the elitists on here who say to only get something that costs $100 or more. IMHO, there is no better starter knife than a Victorinox. Case XX pocket knives are also a great choice, although I would get a Case after the Victorinox. You can get really pretty Case knives, and they'll be more expensive. I have close to 30 knives, ranging in price from $22 to over $300. I've got quite a few of the top brands, including multiple Spydercos and Benchmades, and I still love the classic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. It brings back memories of being a kid like no other knife can.
I have been carrying a Kershaw Thremite since they came out. Love it. -$50.
I have been carrying a knife for over 34 years. I have folding knives in the $200-$300 dollar range and I carry an entry level knife!
Too much heartache in my life from loosing awesome benchmades and other mid range blades in the $100-$200 range.
I still have nice folders, carry them on occasion, and buy new ones when I can. But since Kershaw and other companies have been making high value low cost blades that perform on par with more spendy models I usually choose the less expensive knives in my collection to submit to everyday wear, tear, and sometimes loss!
Cool vids guys. Thanks!!!!
A great starter Knife dosn't have to have a locking blade.
I EDC'd a barlow knife for years, and my current EDC includes a Victorinox Explorer.
Many Swiss Army Knifes would fall under the $50 category, and would be more office friendly. A couple of models I'd recommend for starters are the Recruit, Cadet, and Spartan.
buck s30v provantage (scary sharp) and kershaw skyline would be my pick for $50 knife.
Top 5 knives from your store and under $50, i would say:
Ka-Bar Mule $47.95
Cold Steel Voyager $49.95
Buck Vantage Force Select $41.50
Kershaw Emerson CQC 6K $34.95
Gerber Remix $28.95
Kershaw has the budget folder game on lock... No other company gives it's customers a bigger selection in design, styles, materials, blade shapes, blade lock up, USA made or not. Two examples... USA made Link and the very underrated Chinese made Volt SS. Two of many solid folders from kershaw.
I think the best knife for the money is the spyderco manix 2 light weight. I have the s110v blade. Witch for sharpening is not really for the novice sharpener. But if you just keep the angle that it had came with. Or just strop it once in a while. You really shouldn't need to resharpen it for a long time. You could always send it back to Colorado to get it sharp again. It's around 120 dollars. Witch could be allot of money for a knife. But if it lasts you a few years. Then it's by far worth it. Haveing a light weight companion with you where ever you go. And the capabilities it has. Just awesome.
Entry level knives (Under $50 USD) I recomend are Victorinox base models, Ka-Bar's Dozier models, and such. I would start them with the "Training Wheels" of a Swiss Army Knife first.
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Ontario Rat1 is great!
Agreed!
Jarhead6 Just got a pink one C:
Martin Smith nice!
2020 Honey Badger in D2, Dirt cheap, super light, super smooth... Cheaper than dirt actually
Fat dude.. Sorry, guy on the right😜 looks fkn disinterested. Vid probably done at lunchtime
I really like G10 handles. This past May my wife left me buy the Benchmade mini Adamas limited edition for my birthday. I have quite a few knives but this was my first with a G10 handle. I love it! Feels great in the hand and feels like good quality.
Kabar Dozier Folding Hunter. Good price, good performance. Easy to sharpen. Can hold its edge. Very lightweight. No side to side bladeplay. Strong locking mechanism.
I have over 86 knives and I'd agree that the RAT model 1 is an excellent starter blade but if you got the money I highly recommend the Benchmade Griptilian or even the Benchmade 940(a little bit pricy though)
opinel 8, 9, 10. some thin victorinox. not everyone is fan of north american styled military plastic knifes.
- but the victorinox is a military bla bla bla blu
hush darling. its a CUTE military knife!
Id add the spyderco endura back when I got mine they were $55. Now they jumped in price :(
Entry level knife? That's the question. My answer is what's tasks do you plan on doing with a knife, then we go from there. If the person was not or ever going to be a "knife nut", I would steer them to a inexpensive Kershaw or Buck 110 to start with.
I am able to carry whatever I want for the most part. I think the entry level knives are my favorite. If I break or damage one in daily use then I do not feel so bad about replacing it. I have a large variety to choose from, and an EDC rotation like a lot of people on here. I carry a Spyderco Tenacious while on duty. Off duty carry is an Ontario RAT II.
I started out at age 6 with a carbon steel slip joint pen knife and have tried everything I can get my hands on since. Can't imagine starting out in my 20's or 30's and learning how to handle a knife that is razor sharp and $50+.
Cold Steel Recon 1 is an amazing choice for a entry to mid level knife. Do not go on cold steel's website for it. They're overcharging by quite a bit of money. Check either amazon or blade hq for more realistic pricing.
I personally feel it's smart to have a variety of knives. I've reviewed a couple of great versatile knives just recently on my channel. I plan on doing more but I'm just starting out. I enjoyed this video.
Whenever people are looking to me for a knife..I recommend the Rat or the spyderco tenacious. once they can appreciate medium quality/high value materials, they'll soon want to know what else is out there. The rat and the tenacious are the first bites..
Buy something nice right off the bat. I wasted money buying bullshit $35 knives and once I got my ZT I was set. It made the cheaper ones feel like toys
I can't recommend the Kershaw Skyline enough to people looking to get into a good pocket knife.
nice job
Best entry level knife. Kershaw tanto blur, or just the Kershaw blur. You get aluminum handle with grip inserts along with a decent Sandvik steel.
Hey I,m also knife maker and seller from Pakistan..you have good collection..
Temonte Is Fuckin Awesome!!!! Getting Into The EDC Blades. Looking For A Nike Cortez & An Airmax Of Blades
I hit you for assailing your audience with unnecessarily loud music at the beginning and end of this video. We had to tone down the music, then boost the volume to hear the talking, and then once again tone down the volume at the end. For trying to be a rock concert, you got a thumb down. Get the audio under control.
Meyerco all the way... if you respect your knife. For beginners they might not need a knife that is so sharp that you wont initially fell the first cut but my Meyerco blades are sharp and friendly as heck.
Get the spyderco ukpk perfect knife. very light, perfect size and non locking. Good for everyday urban carry. a less expensive option is the byrd tern.
spyderco tenacious looks tempting , but prices in europe are quite high, almost double
The tip up or tip down debate also comes down to what is likely to happen in the (hopefully) rare event your knife deploys in your pocket. The hazard with tip down is that when you reach into your pocket, it is more likely to slice your finger, as it will generally be facing away from your leg. With tip up, the more likely case would be if you sit down, you will stab your thigh. Neither one is very fun. But apart from that possible danger, it is pretty much preference, and it depend son the knife as well.
For me some of the better entry level ones are the ESEE Avidspa or Zancudo or the Onatrio Rat 1 or 2, depending on the size of the knife. Both are great value, the steel is heat treated well and they perform well for the price.
Why only talk about the newer style single blade knives there are a lot of people that still prefer a multi blades knife or what some refer to as grandpas knife if one blade gets dull you have a spare and the knives with the pin or cam lock you missed several styles that are edc knives
Kershaw cryo 2, Cold steel tuff lite, buck 110, byrd cara cara and kabar dozier . Love my cheap EDC
Best entry is one that feels good in the hand, can be opened easily, retains an edge for quite a while, simple deployment, and under $50.
only 4 knives doesnt even begin to cover the many options out there. your bladehq why only use 4 knoves for examples?
I cannot stand the "a knife is a knife" people. My knives are like lightsabers they're so sharp. (edge pro apex)
Good preentation. In the future, try not to forget the good old slip joints and blade shapes like the bowie clip. Congrats.
Buck makes a good entry level knife because they're not terribly expensive and are pretty good quality.
You need a cold steel Espada XL. I carry 2 of them for my EDC. 2 is 1 and 1 is none.
Quick question from a noob: What's the difference between the flipper opening the guy mentioned and a spring assisted opening? Is it the same thing? Or am I a complete idiot and it's totally different?
Jade DragonStone This one answers the difference between automatics and spring assist if your interested: ruclips.net/video/GbS9jN0ntIk/видео.html. As to your question, you can have a manual flipper or a spring assisted flipper - in the later the blade is assisted open with the help of a spring, where as the former opens only through the manual force applied to the flipper on the tang of the blade.
KnifeHQ Thank you very much! ^o^ I just recently got into knives so I don't know much!
FYI you can close a lock back one handed! Get educated at the Cutlery Lover Channel... lol ;-)
Good job these shops don’t exist in the uk knife crimes crazyyyyyy here people getting cheffed every day
On top of what knife should you buy for a first knife Buy a cheaper knife and a sharpening stone and learn to take care of a cheap one first then get a nice one later
Can't believe you guys didn't mention the kabar dozier. Great entry level knife and under $20
Sorry. What is best folding kinver under 100$ ?. Help me. In dont speak english
Recently got a buddy to buy his first knife. A Kershaw Leek.
I notice you left out some of the proprietary locks like Benchmade's Axis and Spyderco's Compression. My first choice for general EDC would be the Benchmade Mini Griptilian. I've got them in 154CM, D2, and even a Doug Ritter S30V model (though I haven't seen any available for some time.) The Axis Lock is very easy to use for one-handed opening and closing both.
This video was all about entry level knives under $50. You can't get an BM axis or a spyderco compression lock knife for that price.
I know the Spyderco Tenacious is mentioned quite often, but IMO a great alternative would be the Byrd Cara Cara 2. Same blade steel, also available in G10 (but you can also get it w/ FRN scales -- lighter, and for less), lockback instead of liner lock, slightly longer blade (although the cutting edge is slightly shorter than on the Tenacious, because of . . . ), finger choil (better for choking up and doing more detailed work with the blade). About the only thing others complain about: it's not the perfectly round Spydie Hole (the opening hole for Byrd knives looks like a "comet" or a "beak"). Still worth a look, though -- especially if the Tenacious is high up on your list.
+EcchiSpud Fair points, and great suggestion.