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Rookie here - appreciate what you do for the community. I want to help the next up and coming USA knife company and buy a high quality knife from them. Suggestions, please?

The VECP V3 morph is the smoothest knife on washers I’ve ever laid hands on

I respect my small Sebenza 31. I love my Hinderer XM-24 Bowie at about $600. I have two custom Marfiones. Nothing bad to say about them. But personally, I'm not sure what to be happy about with them. I am happy with them for sure. I'm ignorant though of finer points. And for emphasis: XM-24 Bowie is just astounding to me. Compared to the rest of my collection, mostly production mid range. XM-24 Bowie. Hands down, the most satisfaction I have experienced. So far. These are all great knives. No question. XM-24 Bowie. For me, it's it.

@19Bearsfansince79

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice bro, I would say the XM 24 is my vote as well, I have one with the sheepsfoot blade and one with the swedged spear love them both, however tomorrow or the next day I have a Heretic on the way and I'm starting to get into Medford's.... oh boy here we go lol

as someone who is just starting to understand the basics of what makes a good knife these videos have me in awe and i love it

I agree that the G-10 AD-20 in materials alone doesn't feel like $425, but the fit and finish and innovation is there to make up for it IMO. And definitely agree, my gen 6 skinny XM-18 feels every bit as high quality as my Inkosi, arguably even more value.

I enjoyed you list. I’m not going to agree with every choice but I do with most you have chosen. They good thing is that those I might not agree with makes me rethink whether I would give it a second chance. This is why I like it when you put your choices up for us to checkout. Thanks and Happy Easter to you and your family! 🐇🥚🐥🍫

I love my SBD mini tempest. I use it almost daily. I even used it to dice up a bell pepper and some potatoes one night just for shits N grins, and it did not disappoint. Great looking and great functioning knife. I will undoubtedly buy another Sharp by Design at some point.

@abc456f

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent knife. My favorite front flipper by far.

@c_solly5892

2 жыл бұрын

@@abc456f Agreed

I'm thinking about getting my first Hinderer knife I've always liked quality knives here in the last 6 months it's becoming an obsession I want the best

Oh ya keep these types of vids up!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

Funny story, I live near TRM and I actually going to get to visit them this Thursday! Really excited!!

Never really understood $300+ production knives and what I saw as diminishing returns until I took a chance and pulled the trigger on and handled my XM-24 Bowie for the first time, needless to say I was converted! Got a skinny 3.5 on the way and I even managed to score a matching Ti scale for it today!

I think David Curtiss deserves some recognition as well. I said in an earlier video of yours that I'm currently waiting on a magnacut Curtiss F3 medium slicer to arrive in the mail. His newest generation of the F3 looks fantastic. If you want to check it out I'd be willing to send it.

Thank you. I like knives from all over the world, but since im new to knives im really happy you did this. Great job. Again thank you and Happy Easter. ✌🏼🦁 Edit: that last knife is art. I'm really happy that i bought my loveless drop hunter. But i think, if i save enough and its legal in California, i want one like that or one of his knives. Its like a dutch painting; it's all in the details. Thank you. 😲 Wow!

Oh come on man! Where's my M-Tech? Where's my Cool Hand? Where's my TAC-Force? Give me my Master USA! Ok, those cheaper knives are only designed here, not manufactured, but still ... If Nike, NBA & Netflix can do it ... I have hundreds of knives, most under 20 bucks. I love them. They love me. I'm losing my mind. Love your channel !!!

The only thing on your list I've not handled is any Sharp By Design knives. I'll trust your opinion. I'd also like to add Spartan to the list. I love my Spartan Harsey Folder. I own Demkos and Hinderers and I hold it in equally high esteem. Great video, I look forward to many more!

Excellent choices and I own 8 of the 10 shown here. I would own all of them if it weren't for availability.

The arius is at the top of my list with the xm18 right under it.

@n_conway7571

2 жыл бұрын

I have an xm-18 for sale if you are interested?

Having several Demko knives and having handled many of the knives on the list I can say I appreciate all of these knives and would love to have any/all of them, but dollar for dollar demkos dominate my pocket. I handled the arch nemesis, had the money, had every intention, but didn’t pull the trigger. I didn’t pull the trigger on any knives at blade tx. My grails now are knives that will actually kick a ti 20.5 or the DemBowie, or my vc edge interface out of pocket. Haven’t found one yet.

Happy Easter

Love my XM 18, just got luck and was able to purchase an XM 24 4.0 Bowie Edge from Southern Edges! Can’t wait!

Just snagged a AD20S off BladeForums a few days ago can't wait to get it in hand.😆

Perfect list . Couldn't agree more . I think everyone should own a ad 20 . If I'm bugging out and can have only 1 knife in my collection that's it . and before that I would have said my ad 15 though other than playing with them when I'm in my knife case I don't think I've carried it once since getting my ad 20 . But the 15 makes me smile . Although I've never touched the arch nemesis the only thing I would put on that lvl would be a frank Fischer. But at that point of craftsmanship it goes back to really what floats your boat aesthetically . Edit if I had to add 1 to the list of us made blades that could have been on the list Spartan Blades Harsey

You have a LH Umnumzaan? I’m still waiting for mine. Super excited

@Cahwai

2 жыл бұрын

he reviewed it, he doesn’t own it.

I'd love to get a non flipper hinderer. Don't know if I want to go 3 or 3.5

Having owned Strider, Hinderer, and CRK, there is no doubt that all 3 are cool. I liked the SNG ok but I sold it. Didn't have the love for it. CRK is super nice but definitely simplistic. I sold my Umnumzaan, kept my small seb 31. Can't really deny that Hinderer brings the heat and the triway system is great! I have an xm-18 and a firetac. Both are triway. The xm is on bearings, the firetac is on Teflon. Both have excellent actions.

I might take a ride up to Wampum. Like 70 min north of me. See ‘ol Demko himself and commission a full ti ad-20. Keep ya posted

You should try a Richard Rogers. Skip the SlUT (too much hype and way smaller than you like) and go for a Mid-4F, Q or Axiom. Pure perfection and not quite as expensive as one might expect.

You really should get one of the new Arius' on the channel. They are a lot better than the previous gens

Great stuff as always! A Demko is next! I have an unbiased question. Do you have reservations with Medford knives? If so can you expand (get that they might not stand up to the rest of this list)? Thanks for all that you do. This channel, over the past 2.5 years, has resulted in a car payment per month on my end...

@abc456f

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Medford's even with the knowledge that they are most definitely overpriced.

Totally grey with the brown knives! I own several and they are in the par with my Koenig, my Chris Reeves’ and my Holts. In many ways, they are superior and sacrifice nothing in terms of craftsmanship or execution. The best front flipper bar none

You must’ve never heard of Strider, right? SnG all day, every say 😎

And how about making this a series with top 10 of different countries knifemakers?

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

There are less than 10 that dominate the entirety of the knife industry.

Nadeau’s Arch Nemesis made by Reate no? Great video MC

I'd put Marfione Customs on the list.

I was hoping to see Olamic make the list.

I am on the Hinderer side of the equation for my use case. But my use case IS NOT everyone’s use case. So if you like the CRK better, I understand why. I have a sebenza 31 and an xm-18 and it’s a TOUGH decision.

The Gen 6 Hinderer is most definitely on par with Chris reeves when it comes to overall fit and finish and tolerances of the materials and build quality. This is often overlooked by knife enthusiasts because Hinderer has came such a long way from the gen4 models that people just don’t know it yet.

@rebellucy6200

2 жыл бұрын

Hinderer just had a recall on something.

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

What was it?

@sueschen1

2 жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex It was a joke recall about the heat treat on CPM 20CV that someone complained about.

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

@@sueschen1 ah lol. Ok

@landontreinen3062

2 жыл бұрын

@@sueschen1 to be fair, he should use a different steel if he’s only heat treating his 20CV to 59-60 Rockwell. Transparent knives has a good point, and Rick didn’t need to dismiss him like he wasn’t a real maker, that wasn’t cool.

Wolverine in a tuxedo 😂😂😂 MC classic quote

Great list! Was hoping to see Enrique Pena make the cut but I know some of their stuff is Reate so maybe that disqualifies him from this.

Dont see sharpby design link to the Arch Nemesis?

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

That's because it isn't something I can link. They're made one at a time and are often auction pieces.

Only one I have on this list is a Hinderer xm18 skinny with a spanto blade. it came with a black g10 scale but I ended up buying a FDE [light brownish] g10 scale for $75. I want the textured coral micarda by RGT but that's another $100 and would leave me with 2 useless scales, so...........🙈😂

There should really really be a Rosie in there somewhere

Personally, I have yet to own anything nicer than a Skiff knife. I can’t imagine how insane a nicer knife would be.

Do you think the Demko 20 is the same quality as the 20.5?

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

No. The true AD 20 is substantially higher quality than the 20.5

@elijahpenberthy9449

2 жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex do you think they share the same experience while using them? (Minus the quality factor)

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

No. The US version is larger, and has varying blade materials. It also has a different blade geometry.

Ever checked out Wells Bladeworks?

Hinderer Hinderer Hinderer yeah yeah yeah

No Brian Brown Yaeger M?

No tactile?

No typical Intro 😇

Where's the Buck 110?

The arch nemesis does nothing for me. Im sure if I held it I’d sing a different tune. However, i most likely never will

I know you don’t want to sell it but how about a trade? My first born for your full Ti AD 20. Deal?

Hey MC! I'm looking to sell my WE Snick, it's a 1/1 that came out of WE's custom shop, I've had no luck trying to sell on ebay. Just curious if anyone here would have suggestions on how to find a buyer. I really want to put money towards a new guitar, and the knife is far too nice for me to want to use.

@optimuscrime608

2 жыл бұрын

Post it on one of the dozens of knife Facebook groups. You could probably get close to 300 for it👍🏼

@evangibeau4489

2 жыл бұрын

@@optimuscrime608 awesome, that's about what I was looking for in terms of price. Any groups in particular you recommend?

@mindmelters2093

2 жыл бұрын

Reddit forums specific to knife talk and selling/buying on there very legit I hear

Super surprised you didn't mention MEDFORD knives!

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

They aren't in my top 10.

@robertkain7890

2 жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex not even an honorable mention!?

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertkain7890 I'd mention Olamic and Strider first.

@robertkain7890

2 жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex not too long ago, Medford manufactured knives FOR Strider. I believe you bought one.... or, at least, reviewed one. And I like Olamic as well!

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertkain7890 they made the .75 AR. Not the whole Strider line. Strider and Olamic would still be mentioned first. Medford makes a good knife. Just not worthy of my own personal top 10.

Demko Rules! I wouldn't give three cents for any of the others on your list.

@hyssean12

2 жыл бұрын

Gay

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

Ok 🤷‍♂️

@_Nathan-

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of close-minded. Demko is awesome but I also have a Deadlock Model C and it’s amazing.

Too bad none of them are ever in stock. EVER! Lol. Still, can make us drool 🤤

This was a fun and depressing way to start the day 🤣

I have only one comment on the hinderer vs crk issue. Crk comes full titanium at ~450. Hinderer comes stock with g10 on every base model for 425. For the extra 25 to get full titanium? Definitely would say crk takes the cake for me. And Hinderer's qc has majorly dropped off. They come almost as dull as butter knives from the manufacturer (has been tested), and their actions aren't as great as they were with older generations. Also seems to be more issues with lock stick on newer generations.

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

Materials alone don't determine the final cost.

Oz machine company roosevelt.

Was anybody else expecting like Hinderer hinderer pro tech hinderer hinderer lmao 🤣😂😂

Where is jake hoback? ohhh right....

Borka ??

You just offended the knife boomers by not including Buck Knives.

Starting to see a trend with companies selling made in China at made in the USA prices! I will never participate in that! I have passed on so many good designs lately because of this.

Where's Jake Hoback? Oh.....nevermind

@davidmajor3632

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Excellent comment. They renamed the company to Fake Hoback knives.

2 words--- "go custom"

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

Na I'm good

No Balisong???!! 😂😂😂

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not into toys. Sorry

Not first

No Medford?? This is heresy!!!

Came for knives; got a bunch of ads. Maybe next time I’ll watch. One ad is tolerable; two ads right out of the gate is a wrap. Best to you.

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

KZread creators don't control ads anymore. It's been like that for almost two years now.

You claim that the Demko "Shark lock" is the strongest lock on a folder. I definately need to see your "proof" and solid testing that backs up that statement. With Tri Ad locks, plunge (button) locks, cross bar locks (Axis type), and several others, you would settle an interesting question as to which locking system is the "strongest". But please include more than your opinion, and present the scientific, repeatable proof of your statement, OR admit that you expressed your OPINION and there probably are stronger folding knife locking mechanisms out there, and you are just expressing your personal opinion without any facts to back up that statement. Your opinion is valued to the subscribers and viewers of your channel, but issues such as the sharpest edge, type of steel, lock strength and indestructiblity are questions that can be measured, as those Dutch Boys and Cold Steel & others have shown.

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

It's not my quote. It was Andrew Demko himself who said it. Feel free to challenge the guy who designed the triad lock though 👍

@metal_complex

2 жыл бұрын

You didn't know that did you? Lol. Now you know.

@jpolhamus71

2 жыл бұрын

Lol comical... demko designed the tri-ad, scorpion,and the sharklock and if you have seen any of his videos he himself has tested his locks and has said his sharklock is the strongest lock and has shown proof. Maybe you should do research before making a fool out of your self on social media..

@baloneylorddonkeyhammer2273

2 жыл бұрын

Just piling on at this point but yeah ☝️ what they said bud ...lol

@blueeyeswhitedragon9839

2 жыл бұрын

@@metal_complex :- My statement stands. Show your proof for a statement YOU made on YOUR KZread channel. You expressed an opinion, and now you are claiming that it's "not your fault" blame Andrew Demko. Well this was your channel, your statement...show your proof, not just the opinion of the maker. Other serious knife channels will go the extra length to prove their points, even if it means testing all the way to destruction. If your "opinion" or your para phrasing of the maker's statement is all you got, then so be it!

You will never beat Benchmade in quality price and craftsmanship not even close especially for the money get a clue.

I recently passed up the opportunity to buy an umnummzaan in s45vn at retail. I should have