You do a good job with your channel: An easy-to-listen-to voice, a presentation style that comes across like you are comfortable with your audience, a solid understanding of knives and good video production quality. Thanks for all you do to create these videos that make the day better for many of us who watch. And I agree about the SR1 Lite. I like mine.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Omg, thank you! You have no idea how much that means to me.
@maxlvledc
2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, your top 4 favorite knife channels! Thank you for what you do!
@jdisdetermined
2 жыл бұрын
I think the Ruike P801 is almost impossible to beat for the under $50 category. A perfect blade shape, bearings, upscale minimal look and what I consider the best budget steel hands down. It’s kind of a very very budget Shiro. Which is what I always look for in any knife. As many Shiro qualities as possible without the Shiro price tag. But I’m a simple design guy, monochrome fancy folding steak knife, slice focused geometry, easy to carry with drop shutty action, that’s me right there. 👍 The Civivi Brazen would be my second pick.
@BrandonGavin_EDC
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the P801 is tough. Any $50 Civivi is also a great choice for the money.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I agree. The Micarta Brazen is my favorite Civivi.
@BrandonGavin_EDC
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater I’m hoping the come out with a new Praxis with those blue handles and gold liners in 14c28N.
@druidic4353
Жыл бұрын
It's my favorite knife in the 30 dollar category my 2nd favorite is the albatross axis lock with damascus steel and a vg10 core.
@mattstrader8956
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about the honey badger. Also would like to point out that they do make knives that work perfectly as potato chip clips, they are called balisong knives.
@jdisdetermined
2 жыл бұрын
Genius! 😳👍
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Omg, I'm going to do that right now!
@druidic4353
Жыл бұрын
Yaaaay! You included the qsp penguin in m390. That's my favorite knife for cutting boxes and it's one of my favorite knives
@rustyknifelover4463
2 жыл бұрын
Great list Jay. The Civivi Riffle is great and the Kubey KU322 my two picks.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rusty! Both great knives. The Riffle came so close to making this list because it's a steal at $55.
@JesusIsAlphaOmega001
2 жыл бұрын
The only one I have is the Gerber Zilch and i can verify it is fun and lightweight and extremely sharp actually. It really is interesting and small in your pocket.
@laserbrain7774
2 жыл бұрын
Thought provoking list delivered concisely. Thank you.
@trlarosa
2 жыл бұрын
Great list and video. Thanks so much for sharing. I will probably have to try the Penguin but D2 model as it is less expensive. Have been thinking to pull the trigger that one for a while. Stay well!
@1980JPA
2 жыл бұрын
You'll be happy with the penguin. It's so good that on the job site I take the gas station and DeWalt knives from my helpers and trade them a D2 Penguin (or a RAT2 D2). They're great knives. I grabbing the m390/titanium variant because it's such a great design.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! I also have the D2 version, it's a fantastic bargain.
@bretttherion971
2 жыл бұрын
Hi J, great vid as usual! I really like the cold steel the best on that list. Happy Easter Buddy
@1980JPA
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the work you put into bringing us interesting content so regularly . My experience with 440C is that in all ways it's better then AUS8 or 8cr. Maybe more like a tad under AUS10A considering all aspects.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
I think you make a great point, I would definitely take 440C over 8CR.
@edwardk1545
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The only thing I don't understand is why so many people have a problem with d2. Seems like it covers a lot of bases, especially in a budget knife.
@gregvanderlip7726
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid Jay 👌 love the selection
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you Greg!
@DanielEPiza
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, excellent list, but for me the QSP Penguin and the Ruike P801 are the favs.
@steveharris5730
2 жыл бұрын
One of your previous recommendations (that I purchased and love) should be on here the Sitivien ST102!!!! Smooth as silk, D2, $25… come on!!!
@rickyhurtt5568
2 жыл бұрын
The whole design short of the clip is a classic looking design on the civivi
@Keith_the_knife_freak
2 жыл бұрын
Great list.. thanks for sharing 👍👍
@lionknives3
2 жыл бұрын
Man Jay I love these top 10-20 Videos! Thank you for doing that
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey it's my pleasure Dogan. Thank you!
@rickyhurtt5568
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and first video was on knives that are really affordable instead of a $500 one. Don't get me wrong I love seeing them but sometimes it's nice to see some that are affordable. Even if I had 100g in the bank I just don't think I'd spend 4 or $500 on a knife. I just don't see how I could justify it to myself but that's me. To each his own
@BigRedEDC
2 жыл бұрын
Been a while since I said Hi but another fantastic list of knives Jay!! The Penguin has gotten so popular!!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
I knew it, Elvis has NOT left the building! Nice to hear from ya Jody. I'm just as guilty because I haven't stopped by to say hey in a while either, but I'll fix that.
@BigRedEDC
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater lol. ..no worries Jay! Be well my friend
@bennytheboss9617
2 жыл бұрын
I carry the Penguin every day in my back pocket and I thought they were on washers when I first got it. Had to check that card they come with
@ed5042
2 жыл бұрын
you are my go to channel for knife choices!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice of you to say Ed, thank you!
@davidh0159
2 жыл бұрын
Defintely a few in that list that I need to get. I need to go shopping...
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Lol!👍
@BradGryphonn
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay. Good to be watching your reviews again. I get sidetracked and often don't get time to watch enough videos. 1: I like the blade style on the Hau Ming. 2: I agree, Jay. That's a nice blade and the handle works well with it on the SRM-9201. 3: The colour of the Gerber Zilch doesn't really gel with me, but I can see the knife being useful. I have a Cudeman Vendetta with the same blade shape, and the wooden handle and Pallanquilla hardware would be about the size of the Gerber's handle, so very similar in size. 4: Yeah, that Civivi has that very cool blade shape like the SRM. And guaranteed quality build too. 5: The Ganzo looks like a functional knife. I like its design. I could imagine a RAT shaped blade on that. 6: Those smaller SOG folders make me think of stocky little boxing coaches or horse wranglers. Tough little buggers. 7: The Ruike looks solid as. 8: I guess if you're looking for a bit of a chunk of a knife on a budget, the SR1 would be a good choice. 9: Mmmm, that style doesn't appeal to me, but it is a good piece for the price. 10: I reckon the action on the Penguin will end up as drop-shutty as my large Crooked River, but at a way better price point. About a quarter the price. The more I look at that Penguin, the more I admire it. It speaks to me. 11: I have a confession. I've always quietly thought that the Honey Badgers were a little over-priced. Sorry for the long comment but I figured that would be a great way to catch up and say hi...by yabbering LOL.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad, nice to hear from ya! No worries though, I'll always be here when you need to catch up on knife happenings. By all means, yabber away! Lol. Thanks for the very well thought out comment. The thing that stinks about the Honey Badger prices is that I'm still a big fan of their knives.
@BradGryphonn
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater Yeah, it's a shame. The price for a Honey Badger here is crazy and is the only reason I've never added one to my small collection.
@GrandmasterBBC
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay....I just received my Ganzo Firebird FB7601 today based on your recommendation and I love it! I have a couple of other similar Ganzos running on washers and the action is nowhere near as good as this little gem. It has renewed my faith and axis lock knives. For $20 that knife is a steal!
@druidic4353
Жыл бұрын
I reccomend the ruike or the albatross vg10 damascus. It has an axis and a flipper for 35.
@jd4edc
2 жыл бұрын
Nice list Jay. Always looking at different knives that don’t always get love. 👍
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! I love hunting for those budget gems, but man it's getting tougher with all the great knife channels (like yours) out there.
@jd4edc
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater I know what you mean, but we all appreciate the effort and the attention you bring to them. 😁
@EDGY12345
2 жыл бұрын
Great Vid ! what kind of materials are used for the Pivot's?
@luisloya1120
2 жыл бұрын
The Cold steel SR1 lite Rules this list. Its stronger and Superior in every way to all the other knives.
@fatboyrowing
Жыл бұрын
Feeding the algorithm here to encourage your behavior! Thank you for the great info
@pounceonyou1958
2 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if QSP could give us a drop point blade option on that knife.
@mattharvey968
2 жыл бұрын
Jay your killing it with these lists! Some I have and some I need to get from this list. The Ganzo F7601 has been on many of your lists and I definitely need to check that one out! If I could add a couple to your list it would be the Sitivien ST103 and the CRJB Crag in AR-RPM9. Keep this great videos coming!!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Those are both great knives. I just recently picked up the Crag, it's pretty nice.
@druidic4353
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater don't forget the albatross axis lock in vg10 damascus. Amazing action on that knife it's better than my ganzo in d2
@OneSickPuppy2000
2 жыл бұрын
the Ruike was my first knife starting my habit! Great video as always. My thoughts went to the Free Tiger that you recommended! What a beautiful action and slicer for the money!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Erik! I wanted to have FreeTiger on the list, but I couldn't find the FT903 for sale anywhere on Amazon. Let me know if you find it because maybe I just missed it.
@GrandmasterBBC
2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, Jay. I enjoy using and collecting folding knives and don't often shop in the $100 plus category. Plenty of knives here that anyone can afford. Including me.
@profesorEDC
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't this a way of suggesting these companies to raise their prices? I think we should be more careful as to how we express things thinking of us as consumers.
@charlier8233
2 жыл бұрын
Penguin is hard to beat, great little knife. Some of the other options they have are awesome too like s35 with c/f or natural g10, hmmmmm....🤔
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely, I agree Charlie.
@drumorrison7625
2 жыл бұрын
Great list, Jay. I love the penguins, especially that m390 one.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dru!
@CamboTriton
2 жыл бұрын
Honey Badger knives should be around $25-30. I've owned two of them, and feel they are way overrated. That Kershaw Link, though, wowzers. Great video!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich. "wowzers", Lol, I like that!
@fatboyrowing
Жыл бұрын
Feeding the algorithm here to encourage your behavior! Thanks for the good info
@brettt1268
2 жыл бұрын
I love this man this is why your one of my favorites there all in what I can afford
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you Brett!
@gregsobek722
2 жыл бұрын
The SOG Terminus is a great knife. If you don't mind G10 and D2 you can get one for $45 Honey Badger now has G10 scales you can get for $20 and include backspaces Hope you have a dandy weekend !
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right Greg, the D2 Terminus is an excellent buy. Thank you!
@WilliamWallis
2 жыл бұрын
The Penguin is huge bang for your buck.
@carmeng5867
2 жыл бұрын
I got an email the other day from honey badger about new g10 scales you can buy. Definitely like the idea but feel that would help justify the price more if they were included instead of just an as an add-on after purchase. I'm with you on the price. Even though I really like my medium and small knives, the price is a little high for today's competitive budget market. Great list Jay.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I heard about those scales to and I think you hit the nail right on the head. That's exactly why they offer the upgrade, to help justify the cost because the D2 models are not as competitive as they once were. I'm with you though, I still love those knives. Thanks Carmen!
@RJT80
2 жыл бұрын
I grabbed a Ganzo Firebird maybe 3 years ago and love it. I lost my RAT 2 and decided I wanted something with a deeper pocket clip. The Ganzo looked like a rough copy of the RAT so I grabbed it for $17. No idea how they do that for so cheap. It would still be good value at double that. Maybe even more. I don't know if I'd pay $40 for it because of the great options for not much more, but I think the design, features and build quality actually make it worth $40.
@druidic4353
Жыл бұрын
I prefer the albatross in vg10.
@stevelewis6259
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about the Honey Badger especially when you can get the Dogma with brass scales for 5 dollars more. If I'm correct, Isn't the one you have is the brass and not the copper?
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, you're exactly right, good eye Steve.
@joelopez3954
Жыл бұрын
I’m on the fence about these. A step above the Ozark trail stuff for sure, but they’re in the QSP penguin price range. AUS8 vs D2? Idk…..🤔
@TheKnifeBeater
8 күн бұрын
D2
@FreedomFrog333
2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, I was wondering why I hadn't seen you in a while. Forgot to sub when I swiched accounts. Used to be frog frog Always love your lists my friend.
@gabedavis4458
2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy seeing my same knives on display
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Yeah, I know what ya mean, I like that too.
@barearms7598
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Every dollar counts in this economy
@igoryurkin9038
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video.Thank you Jay.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome Igor, thanks!
@clgraff76
2 жыл бұрын
I don't own a hunny badger but think it's worth it if you find a bit cheaper model
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, way back when they really were a great deal. I still love them things and I'm sure one of their newer tanto knives will eventually be in my collection.
@Gman1024
2 жыл бұрын
SOG, Cold Steel, QSP, and Honey Badger are my faves in this one. You can buy G10 scales from Honey Badger now. I'm wondering if it'll feel like a more substantial knife with them, but the added cost pulls it out of the budget beast category for me.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
I still love those HB knives and while the G10 upgrade is tempting, we would be looking at an almost $80 price tag on their D2's. Man those things have incredible action though.
@Gman1024
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater, they do. I call it finger hunting action.
@haveagocommentator983
2 жыл бұрын
14c28n is a way better steel than D2 . It's virtually the same a nitroV and I would take either over D2.
@jameshitch5041
2 жыл бұрын
I would buy the Hao Ming if it didn't have that writing on it like that. Who does that ? Why ? The Ruike P801 is on my short term list but I also think a petrified fish knife should have been on the list. I guess no matter what you list you could always fine another to make a good argument to be included. The PF818 would be on my list before a few but I'm new to all this and not well educated yet.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the billboarding on that knife is a bit ridiculous.
@jameshitch5041
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater Could you remove that some how? I know you can remove it but without damage. Any knife forums or used knife sellers you recommend?
@airadaimagery692
2 жыл бұрын
Nice list. I actually own a couple of these. I was surprised not a one Twosun on here though... But I don’t think the Twosun’s should cost any more than they are, but a couple of the ones that I have certainly were a bargain compared to a lot of other knives in their class.
@jdisdetermined
2 жыл бұрын
TwoSuns used to be an insane value before all these KZitemrs blew them up. Especially if you scoured EBay and were patient. I have several ti/m390 models I picked up for well under $100. But they kinda blew up our spot on that one. Those days are all but gone. Still a good value, but newer models are going for $200 or $300 now, especially the really good ones.
@airadaimagery692
2 жыл бұрын
@@jdisdetermined Ah... that sounds about right. Yes I was lucky enough to pick up 2 or 3 with m390 and or s90v for less than $100. And a few D2 models, I like them all. But I haven’t shopped for any in over a year, so I guess I should consider myself lucky...
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree. A while back they were a heck of a deal. Still great knives, they just cost a little more now. Kizer was the same way with their $99 knives.
@clayfranklin2574
Жыл бұрын
You need to look at Eafengrow line of knives
@FocusTvBoy
2 жыл бұрын
Great list. Really appreciate your perspective as a fellow lefty. Always good to know if a knife is lefty-friendly.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you Eric!
@druidic4353
Жыл бұрын
@@TheKnifeBeater the sog flare is a great knife too I picked one up for 20 bucks.
@luisloya1120
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much any Ganzo or Morakniv
@Scott.Hughes
2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried removing the Hao Mingh from the blade. I would buy that immediately if not for that horrible branding. I know it's not important, but I just can't get past it.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried yet, but that's a great idea Scott! The branding is pretty ridiculous.
@davidkurle5418
2 жыл бұрын
Even though I agree that honey badger seems a bit overpriced, I still really like the looks of that knife. I'm sure I'll cave in eventually. lol Cheers, Jay!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Oh for sure, I still love em too and I'm sure I haven't bought my last. Thanks David!
@ben9and1-3rd
2 жыл бұрын
Great list Jay. 👍🍻
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben!👍
@jesusofamerica
2 жыл бұрын
I want a honeyed badger
@willymccabe6602
2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you 100% on the Honey Badger knives. I have 3 of them but I won't buy another. They're just too over priced for what a person is getting.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I really hated to admit that because of how much I like those knives. Thanks Willy!
@johnnyboy1586
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agreed we pay 90ish buck for one in nz and the blade steel is not good where as a ruike you pay 20 dollar less and get a much better overall knife and sanvic steel which I love
@bennytheboss9617
2 жыл бұрын
440c 1990s super steel.
@pickingandpiping
2 жыл бұрын
Great list!
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!👍
@gabedavis4458
2 жыл бұрын
8crmov13 or whatever the heck they call all of that junk steel, I always cringe when I see them on lists. Even on new knife day on knife center. So much cringe for junk steel.
@lonetrader1
2 жыл бұрын
Decent working steel. Basically aus8 Unless you're a steel snob, so whatever
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
I hear what you're saying. I'm not crazy about 8cr steel either, but if it's a knife that I absolutely love, I'd still buy it.
@talmccollum3153
Жыл бұрын
Surprised that not one gerber or crit
@kzelly18
Жыл бұрын
i need the video : 10 EDC knives that should cost less
@darrenpersicke5266
2 жыл бұрын
The penguin is not on bearings?
@drumorrison7625
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. I have three of them and they are all on washers. They have great action for washers, all of them. I carry them often, especially the m390 in denim micarta. Flys open and 1 shake close. Love that knife.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for proving my point Darren.
@PatheticPeasant
Жыл бұрын
I don't think that it's that these knives should cost way more then they do. Maybe other knives should cost way way less then they actually do. East to often we compare cheap with expensive and with the modern technology and companies in China producing quality products for easy less we should be opening our eyes and realize that the expensive knives are just names and hype in most cases. For instance Jack wolf knives are way expensive even compared to gec and other brands that seem expensive. But why? They're made in China. The steel isn't the best. But there's hype, limited production, e.t.c that drives up the prices. They could easily produce way more knives and lower the prices. The same can be said for gec. I have a qsp penguin for 35 bucks and a benchmade for over 200. The penguin does everything I need it to that the benchmade does. Both have micarta scales. They both deploy and drop the same. But the steel is better in the benchmade. But it isn't 6 times better. I don't know. I'm liking the cheaper qsps,qsp, civivis, e.t.c then the more expensive brands. Call me cheap.
@BrandonGavin_EDC
2 жыл бұрын
We have plenty of overpriced items to buy! Let’s keep them cheap lol.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I second that!
@johnpearson4899
2 жыл бұрын
Somebody apparently needs to say it and, even more importantly, others need to start thinking about it. I love knives. I LOVE KNIVES!! HOWEVER, I love the freedom to buy, carry and use them even more. I also enjoy all the other freedoms most of us take for granted every day. China hates us. China steels from us. China, along with some help, has caused us a lot of devastating loss recently. Some of those losses we cannot recover from. All of us the world over (but I'm especially talking about the U.S. currently) hit up all these knife channels and geek and nerd out over all these Chinese knives and other gear and buy, buy, buy. We are LITERALLY FINANCING OUT OWN DEMISE. Yeah, American made stuff is expensive. Way too expensive in most cases. That's our own fault. But, it's time we all stopped thinking like kids wanting toys and bite the bullet and stop buying this stuff. No matter hiw good or cheap it is. In reality, we don't need that many knives. Instead of buying 2, 3 or 4 imports, take that money and buy 1 American made blade. Our politicians don't have our best interests in mind and it's gonna fall to us, citizens, to do more than our part and (I know we like to use this word at times but in reality most of us have no idea of it's true meaning,) SACRIFICE. If not, we will likely be very sorry very soon. Our kids and grandkids definitely will suffer and probably suffer greatly. What's happening in Ukraine is only a preview of what several countries would like to do to us and they are gaining power every day. Partly due to weak leadership in the U.S. and other countries. We are giving them the money to pay for their plans. Look at how they've been taking over other countries. Stop buying this imported stuff and buy American! Or, you and yours and all of us will pay a much bigger price in the future.
@stevelewis6259
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about buying U.S made. I'm relatively new to knives but I've witnessed the fall of the Soviet Union and the out sourcing of jobs to other countries that has us following behind compared to when we not just owned but dominated it. My next knife I plan on getting is a Hinderer. I'm setting money aside while looking for one. I don't know about you but $450 is a lot of money. for me.
@TheKnifeBeater
2 жыл бұрын
There's really nothing I can say here that will resolve anything today, so I'll just say thank you for sharing your opinion, which I'm sure has not been limited to just my little channel. I know you mean well and I wish you the best of luck spreading your message.
@troyspurling1910
2 жыл бұрын
Was the Kershaw the only one made in the USA? This video just pisses me off. Don't buy Chinese! What price do you put on patriotism? A budget folder is American made for under $150. Case, Buck, Gerber all have options. Throw those cheap Chinese gas station picks in the scrap bin.
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