Which Knife Should I Buy? T.Kell Fixed Blades. How to Choose the Right Knife. Concealed Carry EDC

I often get asked: Which knife should I get?Here I try to explain the differences between them to help you choose the best one for specific uses. This is my current collection/ lineup of my EDC Fixed Blades.
All knives can be found on my website: tkellknives.com
Let me know if you have any other questions! I’m glad to help. Thanks for watching.
#knives #edc #fixedblade

Пікірлер: 100

  • @roel.vinckens
    @roel.vinckens Жыл бұрын

    Over the last few days I'm seeing that when I have a question concerning my next fixed blade, you guys made a vid about it... For the monent still on the fence between Winkler, Fox and T.Kell, but I'm impressed by what you are doing. Thank you very much for your time, effort and passion !

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    I design my blades to fill what I kept finding was a need for blades like these. I make the videos for the same reason, I just couldn’t find the information on what I was looking for so I’m trying to pass on what I’ve learned and make a quality American made blade to match. Thank you for the feedback.

  • @NZComfort
    @NZComfort2 жыл бұрын

    Night stalker and the striker speak to me…. They whisper “Buy me. You need me in your life….”

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have no problem with that.

  • @dleal0313
    @dleal03132 жыл бұрын

    Great vid. This is very helpful if your looking at his blades. Took me about 3 wks (and much research) before I decided what I wanted. Lol. Ended up ordering a Combatant. Can't wait for it to come in.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. They should ship this week.

  • @frankieb9444
    @frankieb9444 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and instantly fell in love with your knife designs, now I'm trying to convince myself to get 2 as a Birthday present to myself in the future. I'm thinking a Combatant for appendix carry and a Nightstalker on the hip. Thank you for your service

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I’m honored, those at both excellent choices

  • @NichGatton
    @NichGatton2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Thanks Tim!

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brother

  • @katiepace526
    @katiepace5262 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video . I was wondering about all the knives and their functions. It was very helpful.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings6028 ай бұрын

    Howdy n thanks Tim! Have NightHawk and three different ones on order! Great stuff!

  • @charles17508
    @charles1750811 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info man.

  • @mark.lizettegrant
    @mark.lizettegrant Жыл бұрын

    Ty for this

  • @peterkerch9357
    @peterkerch9357 Жыл бұрын

    I'm loving the Striker! Gonna have to get me one! 💪⚔️

  • @troyfoutz4807
    @troyfoutz48072 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the knowledge Tim and thank your wife for running the camera. Just ordered the Mercenary can’t wait to get it.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir.

  • @rjzlwop3153
    @rjzlwop31532 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful beautiful video, I really want that piranha, I can’t wait for it to be back in stock

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @DS-jh1bp
    @DS-jh1bp Жыл бұрын

    THIS is the video I was searching for

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it helped. I need to do an updated one to include the new stuff

  • @DS-jh1bp

    @DS-jh1bp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives looking forward to watching it.

  • @simonsears5925
    @simonsears59252 жыл бұрын

    Just found your stuff. Knifehead from Ga. Vid was very helpful.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Let me know if you have any more questions.

  • @Zawjatulmo
    @Zawjatulmo2 жыл бұрын

    Really loved your booth at Atlanta Blade Show. My first time going to one of the shows. I purchased the Night-stalker for myself. Being a female it wasn’t too heavy, felt comfortable in my hand. What sold me is the lady who showed me how you can put it in your Yoga pants in the phone pocket. As I wanted this for being outdoors. Great product and company! Loved that your veteran owned

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We really enjoyed meeting you all today!

  • @mikeynofsinger7994
    @mikeynofsinger7994 Жыл бұрын

    I needs me one. Been thinking about it a while.

  • @tommywilliams64
    @tommywilliams642 жыл бұрын

    i have enjoyed carrying the combatant ! excellent EDC !

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @barmstrong25
    @barmstrong25 Жыл бұрын

    I chose the nightstalker cg. I do like the variety of hanlde color choices. My next one will be the combatan soon.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. Both great blades.

  • @MeatyOkra
    @MeatyOkra2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. I'm one of the peeps this video was made for.. thanks Tim

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad it was helpful.

  • @rgjohnson3rd
    @rgjohnson3rd11 ай бұрын

    great knifes. But there is no need to watch the old videos. because you can't get the knifes 95% out of stock. But for some reason I still do!!

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    11 ай бұрын

    They all do comeback in stock eventually. You have to watch the videos while you wait, otherwise how will you know which ones to snatch up when we send the emails telling you they are available again. If you’re not on the email list that’s where the announcements come. We’re releasing a lot of blades for reservation very soon.

  • @meee175
    @meee1757 ай бұрын

    I'm waiting for tomorrow's buying window. I've been wanting a Stryker for a year.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you in advance. It’s an honor that you’d wait that long for something I make.

  • @michaelmcduff2263
    @michaelmcduff22634 ай бұрын

    You need to state which color grips are on each knife so we can see and understand which each color looks like and it's name.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    4 ай бұрын

    I’ll do that on an updated video. I show a lot of them on my live videos also. Thanks

  • @brentbarber2611
    @brentbarber26112 жыл бұрын

    Is the second last blade you described available in Canada?the tcq I think. I would like one but it looks like it may be on the restricted list

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    I ship everywhere, but I'm not sure about your particular laws. It avoids the dirk and dagger laws here

  • @seananderson4337
    @seananderson43373 ай бұрын

    Some of us are used to carrying 11 inches 😆😉

  • @bradg8635
    @bradg86352 жыл бұрын

    Where's the Night Huntsman? Such a cool looking knife, but now sure how practical it is. Would love to hear what your thought process was when you created it. What purpose did you have in mind? Thank you.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    They weren't in stock for the video. Cleavers are all the rage and after having several requests for an EDC cleaver I built one on the Nightstalker handle platform. Other than the basic uses of a blade, I'm not sure that the Huntsman has a particular category that it fits into other than fulfilling customer request. It is a cool looking blade and people do like them

  • @hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC

    @hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will own the huntsman practical or not who cares it is amazing

  • @hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC

    @hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives what is the weight of the huntsman???

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never weighed it. I’ll do it and get back to you.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    4.3 oz

  • @willieboy3011
    @willieboy3011 Жыл бұрын

    I like the grip, guard, and the beefy tip of the blade on the Mercenary, but it is a little too long for my carry lengths, and I am no fan of the large choils. I think the Striker is a good EDC carry with my concealed carry pistol. I like the horizonal carry clips for this, but the handle is under 4." I checked all of my knives, and none were under 4" except for my Swiss Army style folder. I really like 4-5." On the fence but I like a lot about the knife.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    The Mercenary is a field knife not so much an EDC blade. The large choil serves as an additional finger well when using a choke grip to aide in detail work, however if you don't need you blade for that use it won't impede your blades function in any way. It gives the blade more cross-functionality. The handle on the Striker needs to be felt rather than compared on mere measurements to be understood. It is designed for CCW to allow for your pinky finger to wrap the last portion of the grip rather than extend past it. It significantly reduces print which is key to CCW, but still allows for a full handle grip without the unnecessary length found in all other blades, which is why none of your other blades grips have the same dimensions as mine. They don't design around the shape of your hand they just repackage what everyone else has done.

  • @willieboy3011

    @willieboy3011

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives Thanks for the info.

  • @willieboy3011

    @willieboy3011

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives My observations were not meant as criticisms. They were meant to inform you of a potential customer's buying opinion.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't take them as criticisms. My answers were to inform you why my blades are designed the way they are, and that they are functionality developed from actual use and need to be compared in the hand rather than on the paper.

  • @willieboy3011

    @willieboy3011

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives At this point I have changed my mind about the knives being offered. No further communication is necessary.

  • @GuyInAHotdogSuit69
    @GuyInAHotdogSuit69 Жыл бұрын

    So I'm thinking of getting your Warthog model some time later this year (great looking knives by the way) but I had a question; On your website it lists the dimensions of the Warthog as being "7 inches overall with a 3.75 inch blade" (meaning the handle would be 3.25 inches) but it appears to have the same EDC handles as your Tanto model which is listed as having a 3.75 inch handle. I was wondering which of these is correct and what the true length of the Warthog's handle is, as 3.25 inches is too small for my liking but 3.75 inches should be just big enough for me, so it really makes a difference. Or is the Tanto model just bigger overall including the handle? Thanks in advance.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the compliments. The overall length of the blade includes the ricasso and choil which don't account for either the blade length (sharpened edge) or the handle. The warthog is on the same handle platform as the tanto. Also the Raider, Striker, and Taylors Ridge share that same handle. The grips are completely interchangeable between all of those. The handle length is 3.87 technically. However the deep front finger well and the shape of the hilt allow for a full hand grip. I hope this helps.

  • @GuyInAHotdogSuit69

    @GuyInAHotdogSuit69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives That's very helpful, thank you. I really enjoy having a full 4-finger grip on fixed blades so the specific measurements can often make a difference. I'll look into picking up a Warthog or poooossibly a Nightstalker later this year. Keep u the good work.

  • @GDTheTrain13
    @GDTheTrain13 Жыл бұрын

    Nice knives. Why not make the grip base flat for power assist use?

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    I do have other blades with that design feature

  • @GDTheTrain13

    @GDTheTrain13

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives which ones would you say are the best fit there

  • @JayG87
    @JayG877 ай бұрын

    Ordered a nightstalker cqc today. I was in a hurry because I didn’t want them to sell out before I got my order in. I went with the standard steel and I’m wondering if I should’ve went with the AEB-L. What are you thoughts between those 2 steels? The extra $25 really isn’t that much more. Glad I found your knives. That 3-6 month wait is going to sting tho!

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!It’s not $25 extra anymore. It may not be updated yet on facebook/instagram but should be everywhere else. The 80crv2 and AEBL are both excellent. Only go with AEBL if you really need a stainless. I think you will be happy with 80crv2.

  • @wolverinegnr

    @wolverinegnr

    23 күн бұрын

    @@TkellKnivesWhich blade steel do you prefer? I’ll be ordering one of your knives once they become available and wanted your take on the different steels. Thanks

  • @bh613
    @bh6139 ай бұрын

    Share video on how o keep knife on belt and you can’t see it.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    9 ай бұрын

    Have you seen my concealed carry video?

  • @dalliswilson3979
    @dalliswilson39792 жыл бұрын

    Tkell, have a quick question? Do you or would you ever be interested in doing a karambit blade just curious?

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had many requests for them so I'm not ruling it out.

  • @dalliswilson3979

    @dalliswilson3979

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives copy that look forward to seeing what surprises you come up with. If you make them I’d order 4 right out the gate. The steel you produce is some of the highest quality craftsmanship I’ve ever seen . The way of the blade has been a study of mine for the past 2 decades and I have 2 of your blades and they are the ones I carry incase they need to be used for there in tended purposes.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I have 5 designs that I'm excited to try out. Maybe I'll release the sketches and take a vote on which one you guys would like best.

  • @dalliswilson3979

    @dalliswilson3979

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives that’s actually a really neat idea . That’s pretty cool too use your followers as a quasi focus group. I like the idea .

  • @JK-pt3pt
    @JK-pt3pt3 ай бұрын

    Piranha is probably the most unique in this line. No other company came up with idea of small but strong knife. Pl make it 165 thick call it baby shark!!

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @billcarey9184
    @billcarey918411 ай бұрын

    What is the nighthawk best for?

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    11 ай бұрын

    A lot of people use it as an EDC blade for everything. By design a Tanto is a piercing blade with a very strong tip.

  • @nomacc7752
    @nomacc77522 жыл бұрын

    When will the Piranha be back in stock?

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just added 9. Not sure why they were showing out of stock

  • @kingofknives7964
    @kingofknives79642 жыл бұрын

    You should have made the video sooner I couldn't decide which one so I bought em all

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now that wouldn't have benefited me much would it lol.

  • @rickgifford42

    @rickgifford42

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    You both become addicts

  • @DS-jh1bp
    @DS-jh1bp Жыл бұрын

    Rewatching again. Please update 🤞

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    Coming soon

  • @DS-jh1bp

    @DS-jh1bp

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives Appreciate you, thanks!

  • @frankmorrelli2843
    @frankmorrelli2843 Жыл бұрын

    Okay stupid question , I checked out your website these blades are made in the USA correct ??

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not a stupid question. Yes my blades are 100% made in the USA from American made materials by me and my very small team. There are too many companies that outsource their blades to china and that is something I refuse to do.

  • @frankmorrelli2843

    @frankmorrelli2843

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TkellKnives Thankyou Sir , you got my business 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I’m honored. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @silverbulletfury2660
    @silverbulletfury2660 Жыл бұрын

    If I can only have them all lol

  • @danc2651
    @danc265111 ай бұрын

    Do you ship to canada ?

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    11 ай бұрын

    Almost daily

  • @nickr4519
    @nickr45192 жыл бұрын

    This did not help at all. I was down to 2 now up to six. Thanks for the info though. Really love the look of the knives and the videos.

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    2 жыл бұрын

    Put all 6 in your Christmas list and give it least 6 people. Thank you

  • @craigdwyer3069
    @craigdwyer3069 Жыл бұрын

    Striker vs combatant lol.

  • @sneakerheadlee5984
    @sneakerheadlee598411 күн бұрын

    If you had to pick 2 knives to carry would you carry -Leather MultiTool with NightGaurd -NightGaurd with Piranha -Leatherman MultiTool with Piranha @TkellKnives

  • @TkellKnives

    @TkellKnives

    6 күн бұрын

    I’d carry all of these on different days. I always have a leatherman on me and a couple of my knives.

  • @sneakerheadlee5984

    @sneakerheadlee5984

    6 күн бұрын

    Thanks @TkellKnives