Agree with the Manix 2. Mine is modded exactly like your titanium version. I have collected and used for several decades. A consequence of aging is my hands have lost some dexterity and have "stiffened" up. Thin handled knives like the BM 940 have become harder to hold. Although I've had "better" and more costly knives, the Manix 2 ergos suit me best at this stage of life. My back up/second is the full size Ritter RSK. Really enjoy your channel and presentations!

I absolutely love this video idea! For me, I went with the Spyderco Sage 5 LW in CPM-M4. Spyderco does good heat treats on all their different blades, their blade geometry and handle ergos are always decent. The Sage 5 LW has the bushing and the compression lock so it's very smooth as well as good for gritty environments. It's the perfect knife of you don't mind the aesthetics. The ergos really make up for the funny green handle imo. I wanted to make a knife review channel, but I pretty much aced it with this one.

@brandonpausta2206

2 жыл бұрын

Watch Joe x destroy every spyderco he touched in 5 or 8 minutes waiting on him to stress test m4 but the cpm 154 didn't stand a chance

@DullPoints

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonpausta2206 Goes to show you there isn't such a thing as THE perfect knife for everyone, right? If you need a tank, maybe don't get a lightweight version. ;-p

@PoetFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Corrosion fussiness is the one thing holding me back from getting down with some M4, CruWear, 3V, etc. I don't mind a patina but how easily does M4 go from a patina to rust? Is it the kind of thing simply keeping it dry would prevent? Would heavy humidity be a rust concern if it's dried before being put away? A natural patina is fine and can give the piece extra character but rust is just not something I want to deal with. I have a BHQ exclusive tanto PM2 in M4, bathed in EDCi that just sits in it's box, never been used. It saddens me as I use every knife I own except for that one.

@Antimatter.

Жыл бұрын

@@PoetFisherman I have a Shaman in CPM M4 but it’s a coated blade , I love a nice Satin finish but some of these steels help with a coating

Jerad-After watching this, I joined Patreon and became a supporter of your channel. Your insight and presentation cadence make these videos so worthwhile; they save me hours of research I’d have to do otherwise. I took notes the whole time and now have five new knives to chase. Many thanks! --Steve Steve

SPYDERCO MANIX 2 LIGHTWEIGHT comes now with screw construction and BD1N Steel upgrade!!!

All good choices. My one & done is the Sage 5 LW. Decent steel. Solid locking mechanism. Great blade shape for multiple applications. Fits in my hand like it was custom made for me.

@DullPoints

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! Cpm-4v is pretty much unbeatable. Even when it dulls it just gets more toothy.

I've had the Manic 2 lightweight s110v for years now. I find it a little too big for office carry but it's a great knife and great design. As a leftie I prefer the Griptilian/Bugout to the Para 2 or 3. Great video, although I am not a "one and done" knife guy at all.

Rat-a-tat-tat, one knife after another with quick succinct commentary! My idea of a knife review! Thank you for your service to the knife freak community. I just hope manufacturers appreciate what you do for the industry.

Thanks for the video! A bunch of great options.

I love my shaman so have been very attracted to the manix 2. Definitely going to have to get one

Migeron Velona would be a top budget option for a one and done imo.

@BrandonGavin_EDC

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one.

Wordup! Always a pleasure! Entertaining and enjoyable! Take care amigo!

Great video man. Love the channel so informative and a wrath of knowledge.

BANG!! Lol great vid bro wonderful pics 👌

Even though I wouldn’t even recommend someone go the one-and-done route, I still find myself thinking about what I’d choose sometimes. The beautiful thing is that we live in an awesome time for knives where anyone can get a one-and-done knife at any budget that’ll last them for years/decades.

@Omniseed

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. The knife market for collectors and enthusiasts is a whole different world from ten years ago, we're awash in knives that would have all been knife of the year contenders in their respective price points and even beyond. Imagine getting a knife like Civivi's Pintail or Appalachian Drifter II for eighty bucks five years ago. You couldn't find a reputable manufacturer offering anything in S35VN or a close equivalent for under $130, and if you did, it was going to wear FRN clothes.

@DullPoints

2 жыл бұрын

You're so right! I have a Ganzo that's more than enough knife for years of hard work.. but then you get that itch for a new design or a new steel or a new level of craftsmanship. What a time to be alive!

I liked the video before watching it because I already knew it was gonna be a BANGer

I’d go Button-Lock Elementum in the Pole Position especially because any “one-knifer” is budget conscious. It’s thin in the pocket, affordable, gentlemanly and on-and-on. I can’t keep it out of my pocket. I also like the Spidie-Chef about where you positioned it because of excessive cost. I’m a TS-129 fan-boy but it just yields to my pocket from the above. Great job!!!

@BrandonGavin_EDC

2 жыл бұрын

I carry the hell out of my button lock Elementum as well.

@SinjiKazama

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me. Of all my knives including Spyderco's and Benchmades I use the button lock the most. It's a wonderful slicer due to the hollow grind, I'm pleasantly surprised by the 14c28n too. WE Knife should make a premium version in 20CV with frag titanium scales, I'd buy in a heartbeat.

@Doc.Holiday

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonGavin_EDC … yep!!!

@Doc.Holiday

2 жыл бұрын

@@SinjiKazama … yep, yep!!! I ditto you remarks about a premium version.

@eatmysalt291

2 жыл бұрын

I have the Damascus and CF button lock elementum. For $100, it’s a classy looking knife that I’m not afraid to use regularly at work.

One knife is the same as just having one wife… Uhm… oh. Well, as long as she thinks I have only one 😂

@landscapingspecialist

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Nice 🤙🏻

@redriver6541

2 жыл бұрын

That is the MAIN reason I'm not married.... That and I spend all my money on sharp things....and the other big boy toys that go boom.

@-tzadakim-7805

Жыл бұрын

Terrible joke.

@imankhandaker6103

Ай бұрын

How many people here have more than one wife? Chef's wife, utility wife, boning wife....? Nobody? Anybody who does - doesn't 't know how to pick a wife ... or use one properly. Enough said.

One rec I’d make along the same lines as the Waypoint would be the Rockwall! Similar to the QC in many ways, but a good bit tougher and stays in the hand more reliably due to how Tactile has their scales milled. Great video that I anticipate sending to many friends in the future!

I’ve carried spyderco knives for 25 years. I absolutely love them. Zt comes in a close 2nd.

Really great list, and it all boils down to what you use your knives for. If you need something slicey, robust, gent, indestructible, work, premium etc.. my goto recommendation if someone needs a good work knife is Cold Steel of some sort not the most fidgety but reliable and able to tackle any job. For a slicer I always go Civivi in 14C28N steel. For USA made I go with Hogue amazing price and materials along solid construction. There are so many knife companies out there selling amazing knives it's almost impossible to select just one (I carry around 5 or 6 blades on me at all times including multi-tools lol). Thanks for the great vid Jerad and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

Dang it’s so hard to watch without buying at least one Hey thanks for the perfect description of each knife

You have 171k subs…Wow I didn’t realize the knife community had grown so much! Great video

I recently started carrying my Manix 2 S30V G10 version again, not because I _like_ it, but because I'm indifferent to it. Kind of a weird reason I know, but when it gets down to it I'm not afraid to bugger it up like I am the knives I really like. 😆 It absolutely does have great ergonomics and a great blade, though.

If you’re not limited by blade size, the Spyderco Kapara... covers everything from light to medium duty plus food prep. Over time my preference has evolved towards sheep’s foot blades with good knuckle clearance (but generally dislike trailing points like the SpydieChef or ZT0460, despite the knuckle clearance). The Bugout is a staple too.

Great video. One I would throw in under the budget category of one and done would certainly be the OKC RAT 1

Great picks. I'd add the Spyderco Shaman to that list. Though it has a beefy blade stock, the tall flat grind compensates some making it a better slicer than I thought it might be. It leans well into the harder use roles easily enough when called on.

Great list. I think there's a definite point to a list like this, because if you can only afford to splurge on one good knife, the everyday EDC is the one you want (then getting budget alternatives for the less used knives; e.g. beater or gent carry). After all, to use your kitchen knife example, if there's one or two knives that you use more than any others (e.g. 8in chefs knife or 5in utility knife) that's the one you spend extra for, while saving on the lesser used knives.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@msharmall7298

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeevesKnives is this real? ^

@ramonade_knives

2 жыл бұрын

@@msharmall7298 That was a scam, happened a lot lately

I’ve only been buying non junk knives for about a year now. The 2 I have that I can’t keep out of my pocket are my Spyderco Para 3 S45VN and Spyderco Delica 4 Wharncliffe in S30V. I think between the 2 I have almost everything covered. And over the past several days I have come to realize that. I am also a lefty so the CME for the Para 3 is a must. Working on a nice mod for my Delica. On another note, I wish I could love the Manix 2, but it is slightly too big.

This is the way

CRK sebenza would be my recommendation for a one and done. It’s just so versatile. And the blade geometry allows for a lot of sharpening while remaining very thin behind the edge. Also QC waypoint or drift

Whaddup Neeves that thumbnail knife is sick 🤘🏻

UMNUMZAAM.. As a lefty, was my only option and it's the only one I got.. 🤣🤣

I just got the button lock civivi ele. I loveee it.

Awesome video! 😀🤟

Couldn't agree more about the Manix. My bog-standard lightweight has kicked everything else out of my pocket.

Nice choices but you forgot 1 that has to be mentioned Jared. The Doug Ritter RSK. One of the best knives for the money period. 🤟🏼You the man ! Happy 4th

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know, i traded mine, but it would have been on the list, I could've done another list with all new knives of other greats

I like the spyderco manix 2, that's a nice choice for edc.

The Sebenza had been a daily driver for over a decade and a half. Once the wait list for a magnacut Sebenza isn’t a 26 month wait I’ll be getting that one as well. For a edc that’s been carried for over 15 years. It’s more than proven itself well beyond the price tag. YMMV

@flipflat4814

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt that comment above me is Jared from Neeves Knives, it might be a scam asking for shipping money for a prize or something beware sir👍.

ive been thinking about getting a one and done knife for a while now and i do think its a good idea because it doesnt mean that you cant have other knives, but that as long as its in your pocket for whatever you do, youll be just fine. i wanted something that i can always count on if im fishing, hiking, EDC, at work, etc... that can do most tasks and have that pride of ownership by not buying from a slave wage country. there comes a point where i just dont want to be an ultra consumer and get every new knife lol

Great options!. I hope some ‘one and done’ guys get to see this.

Budget knife You can't beat the GANZO G729. I have most all the knives you have shown. My favorite of the ones you picked is the Twoson front flipper.

Awesome vid Jerad!!! So so many great knives today it’s unbelievable. Hey what knife were you talking about that makes a nice thwack sound when you open it and you love it ?, I believe it was one of your last couple live shows I believe it was a Benchmade 🤷🏻‍♂️ , I can’t find the Goddamn scene I’ve been buying so many knives I had to buy draws 😂

Pocket knives I like is. My Spyderco persistence pocket knife with A 2.77 inch 8CR13MOV stainless steel blade. and my Benchmade Bugout 353OR-2103 pocket knife with A 3.24 inch S30V stainless steel blade. And my Gerber shark belly lockback pocket knife with A 3.2 inch 420HC stainless steel SheepsFoot Blade.

I think the Cold Steel Recon 1 is the best one and done knife. It's in s35vn which is possibly the most well rounded blade steel, it's a super durable knife, with ultra strong lock up and will do pretty much anything you need a folder to do. Both for edc, and life or death situations. You can do serious cutting with it, you can defend your life with it, use it for light survival tasks, food prep, and the ergonomics are perfect.

I am the one & done type. I’m not a knife guy. I’ve carried a knife since I was a kid. Was my dads old as old timer till I lost it. I don’t know about all the different steels or any of that. When I need it , I grab it and I’m done.

I just bought my first manix 2 and got it 3 days ago I bought flytanium brass scales showed up today and a brass ball cage S30V blade and put green screws on it looks sweet and now it feels like a tank love it!

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!

@jamesconley6919

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeevesKnives is this legit?

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesconley6919 no it's not it's a Scammer

@jamesconley6919

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeevesKnives I didn't think so...as it doesn't have your neeves knives tag. Thank you.

The manix two is a fantastic “one knife” I say with my 4 manix 2s, a lightweight, an xl, and an OG manix lockback. Clearly I didn’t take my own advice

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

😆 same

I have the spyderco manix 2 not the titanium and the benchmade griptilian like in your video and a few others but these are my favorites bye far.

The same can be said with my Katana collections.

I knew we would see the manix in this vid. Awesome idea, although I'm more of a one and done for the day kind of guy

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Same possibly 2

Agreed Manix 2xl Para 2 2 tops

It would come down to a Manix 2 ( S30V) or an American Lawman (S35VN) for me. Both are excellent knives.

Videos like this remind me why I like this hobby. Most of the knives on your list don't interest me at all and the ones that did I've bought then sold, with the exception of the Gayle Bradley 2. But that's what makes this hobby great, so many options for so many different types of people.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And honestly I could make this video with an entirely different list 👊 there's a lot of great blades

Stellar fu%kin video and topic! 🤘🏻

I have the top 4-5 until you get to the CRK sebenza Sooo...... great job on the list ✌🏻

I only have one EDC, it's a Benchmade 553 tanto in M4.... I love it

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Man, you are the best knife related channel in KZread! I am very happy that I recently found you. Could you please propose a one knife reverse tanto ? What is your opinion about the Benchmade Osborne?

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I like the 940 alot, but it's not very slicey but still a great knife. There's many knives with great sheepsfoot, spey point clip style blades, I recently did a video on affordable utility cutting blades, that video has a great list, but atm I would recommend the new Kizer Domin with the hollow grind sheepsfoot blade, it's amazing, it's in a video I did last week and in the video I did with Justin from ocd4edc, just check the links in the description 👊

Those are great.

My go to recommendation is the hogue ritter rsk, 1) because hogue has the best factory edges 2) you support knifes as a whole when you buy one 3) it's an awesome design and 20cv is a great everyday steel 4) it's made in the best country in the world

@DullPoints

2 жыл бұрын

Hogue also does free sharpening. I think shipping isn't, but they do the best factory sharpening in the industry.

@msharmall7298

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely to both those comments ^^ Hogue absolutely does the best factory edges it's insane how sharp and polished they come

@bikesnblades6737

2 жыл бұрын

Add the Deka to that list if the Ritter is a little too much knife. They're hard to beat in terms of bang for your buck.

@jaredappleseed7037

2 жыл бұрын

@@bikesnblades6737 that is one id like to try out

Wow you're really in love with Spyderco. Don't get me wrong I have over 20 of them myself, but none came close for this. My pick would have to be the Benchmade 940-1 or 535-3 Bugout.

I have 4 knives on this list and If I had to choose a knife in my collection as a one and done it would be my benchmade 940/945 any day if the week not the most expensive knife in my collection, not the prettiest but damn it’s functional.

Your Delica looks insane, wow what a beauty.

@msharmall7298

2 жыл бұрын

^ is this real?

American lawman in xhp steel ,hollow grind ,strongest lock mechanism ,light slim,and reasonably price ,simply the best!....spidecos are nice but way to expensive here in New Zealand

Nice video, can't wait for the flytanium scales for my Manix...

Spyderco is always a solid pickup imo

A couple I would add to this list: 1. Hogue Ritter RSK, Mini RSK, & Hogue Deka - 20CV super steel available in a variety of beautiful G-mascus colors, with amazing construction & beefiy, reliable Wolff Wireform springs, for around $150. Deka is also available in a MagnaCut steel variant with FRN scales for only around $130. All three models have, hands down, some of the best materials & construction for the money in the entire knife world. 2. Benchmade 940 - For all the same reasons as you mentioned the Bugout, plus great blade length for its light weight; also standard in great S30V steel 3. Spyderco Smock - Multiple deployment methods in quality S30V steel with a strong lock, sturdy construction, & easy disengagement using the button lock 4. Civivi Conspirator & Altus - One larger flipper, one smaller thumbstud-er, both smooth & strong button locks in solid Nitro-V steel for around only $75 5. Civivi Riffle - 14C28N steel & multiple deployment options with nice micarta for $55 6. Civivi Baklash - Hollow grind with extremely comfortable forward choil in D2 & smooth action for only $42 7. CJRB Feldspar - D2 or RMP9 powder steel & great action for around $35 8. Sitivien ST126 for the same reasons as the Riffle, but with D2 steel heat treated very well for such a low price at about $28 9. QSP Parrot - D2 steel & glassy washer action; great if you're looking for a smaller one & done EDC, for only around $25 Great, informative video as always, my friend! :o)

Hey can you so a video on removing the second dentent on the Spyderco Smock ? I can find one and would love to see it before I try taking it apart .

3:35 I have that exact PM3 and i love it. So I lightly strop it with gunny juice and would you say frequent light stropping is best? Your videos sharpening have me wanting to ditch my busted ass worksharp PAS for some diamond stones though

@TheAdequateMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Also lol Spidychef* i think is how it's often listed. I wish they made it in different steels. 8:06 I have the BM 505 (the mini version) and I call it the spidygrip

@DullPoints

2 жыл бұрын

No wrong answers on stropping. Early and often, just for fun or just after a yearly sharpen.

@TheAdequateMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@DullPoints i've always just done it after heavily using a knife.

Thanks for the analysys and comparation Jerad. I don't know about you, but I don't like to beat my more expensive blades so I carry a beater almost every day, so according to the task I choose a blade that I can beat upon and I my common election is the Spyder Tenacious, cause it's not expensive and the edge last more than I thought without having to sharp it, I just strop it with the green paste a couple of times and it back to the work. That’s my opinión…

@NeevesKnives

10 ай бұрын

I have a Ton of great affordable knives videos, maybe I should do a work knife version

@fvazquez64

10 ай бұрын

@@NeevesKnives Great idea, I'd love to watch it!

Love my Spidy Chef, but I find myself carrying the the Spiderco Watu the most.

@ZPositive

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently it's just called the Chef. 🤔

Impossible, but good video idea 🤙🏻

Hogue Ritter RSK MK1-G2, Benchmade Bugout (SMKW Exclusive in M4), Benchmade Mini Adamas, and Adamas.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Great choices as well, I could've made an entire new list of other greats

I would be interested in seeing a vid of the best exotic knives.

Jerad I bought a xl manix how come we can’t take it apart. I did already to put the upgrade ball Frn is the model you say

I tried to enjoy my Para 3 and PM2. I hated them and traded them off for my favorite EDC. The BM carbon fiber Mini Freek.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

To each their own, maybe you can give them another try in the future, but it definitely depends on what your needs are in your knife

Are we ever going to see more TS129's? Been searching for one and they are sold out everywhere.

When did you start repping for Spyderco?

Demko AD20.5 in 3V sharkfoot blade with oem replacement carbon fiber scales. One knife that can do it all.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

I would say if the blade had better geometry then yes, but as is I'd say no because as a one knife is needs to be able to be sharpened over and over without sacrifice of the blade geometry, and that one already starts off super thick behind the edge, it's the reason so many people are sending theirs in to be regrouped thinner, it's still a great edc knife especially after a regrind

Spyderco heat treat is second to none, in any steel they use.

Twosun got better with m380 like 4 years ago. Did they drop quality? Iirc tom hosang outdoors has a cardboard cut test on one of the before and after improvement.

Spyderco in general. I've collected for the last 5 years. customs, chinese, clones, production, midtechs. benchmade, ganzo, reate, zt. customs customs customs. money money money. just get some Spydercos, call it a day

The scales on that Delica are beautiful! Did you patina them yourself (if so, how do you do it?), or did they come that way? I've always liked the look of the Gayle Bradley, but have wondered about the liner lock access. I have a Bob Terzoula Starmate 2 from Spyderco. The blade profile is very similar, though I'm not sure if the grinds are different. The Terzoula has a saber grind, and that Bradley looks like it might be a hollow grind. 🤷‍♂️

@BrandonGavin_EDC

2 жыл бұрын

He patined them

@BrandonGavin_EDC

2 жыл бұрын

He has a short on here of how he did it, check out the playlist.

Lower to higher $ - civivi conspirator / spyderco para cruwear micarta / Demko ad20.5 in smooth titanium scales / Koenig Arius / shirogorov f95

I guess mine would be the 940 in m4, super lightweight and plenty blade. Not to mention m4 just holds an edge for a good while.

Also was wondering if you checked out the mini sheepdog no lock? Just got one yesterday and it is amazing! Awesome detent and action! PeaceUooot!

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

No lock?

@sethprice241

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeevesKnives yes, it has a detent for the opening and one for the close. That's it. It's really awesome! Look on Amazon under mini sheepdog. There's about 7 style choices. 2 of them say no-lock. Enjoy bro!

like many of us , i have many edc knives from years of collecting, i find myself to always go back to my Strider SNG , like a bank vault tight and that cpm20cv holds a wicked edge …

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I tried to stay away from knives that can be tough to get, I was trying to be able to link as much as possible

@oneshotpete6.591

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeevesKnives I hear ya , but on that logic certain Chris Reeves knives are next to impossible to acquire .. I guess if it were truly a 1 and done scenario , the sacrifice and hunting would be worth it .. Cheers 👍🏼👍🏼

Yeah now let me think yeah i have made up my mind i will have just one model of each and everyone that you showed hahahaha WHAT I READY ONE OF EACH SO LEAVE ME A melon you tight arsed lot! 😂 have a beautiful day J&K stay safe and healthy both. Ohh i had my kizer fiest green ally scales and 4v blade and I haven’t cut any part of my hands off yet😂😂😘👍🏼

What about the super freek from Benchmade or the civivi peraxes.

Thank you bro. Nice work 👍 pd1; Excuse me sir, I wanted to say something important... I've fallen in love, and her name is the civivi pintail. I feel love,,, great love,,, sure!!! Thanks a great work friend... pd2; If you could mention in passing the measures in the European system, you can't imagine the great work you would be doing, bro. thanks all the same...

Para 2, if a novice wants a nice knife, with a 200 budget. None better for the money. My opinion, hate the axis style lockup

What steel do you recommend for the Manix 2? Thanks!

@NeevesKnives

Жыл бұрын

the 15v if you can get it but otherwise the s30v

I would say Spyderco Shaman, but I understand that the Manix 2 is always available and cheaper.

Para 3 would be my one and done. But who am I kidding, can’t imagine having just one.

BM Bugout hands down

Is there any way to fix the weak detent on the Gail Bradley twos? Feel like this could be a good one and done for me but I'm sheepish and cautious because I hear the detents are too weak.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and no, so yes you can increase it a little by adding strength to the lockbar pressure, but in return it would make the knife less smooth and could have a reverse effect since it's on washers, also the detent is not very big so it's not something I'd recommend on this particular model, you can still flick it the way it is, imo the biggest issue is they come with horrible lockbar access, I cut mine back so I could easily access it better

Ontario Rat 1 and Rat 2 in D2 steel is all that is need.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

👊

Shaman..done

I purchased a lw manix within the last few weeks and it has screws. The all black model from SMKW

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! All the ones I've tried were pinned

Does anyone sell scales for that griptilian with the thumb hole in micarta or g10?

This should've been called "lemme tell you why you should have a spyderco." Which for me? Won't ever happen unless it's a nirvana.

@NeevesKnives

2 жыл бұрын

There were a lot of knives on this list other than spyderco, but yes it's my most recommended for someone wanting one folding edc knife, my list would change with context