Hey, thanks for that! We're so happy to hear you like our knives and have had a good experience with us!
@_jajajaja_
3 жыл бұрын
The person from LTW who answered my email was pretty rude.
@cjaydok
3 жыл бұрын
@@_jajajaja_ were you asking stupid questions?
@gregchristopher1961
2 жыл бұрын
IMHO, LT Wright are right up there with Spyderco.
@andrewjschutz
4 жыл бұрын
My dude, I wanna express my utmost appreciation and gratitude for these videos that you do, especially the tier lists, and those Mule Team steel lists. Not to say all the work you put in doing random edge retention testing on many many steels go unnoticed, they do not! You’re doing a huge service to so many of us and saving us so much time, energy, money, headache, etc etc and I want you to know so many of us are stoked on you and what you do. You’re a badass, thank you x1000
@Petunia31
4 жыл бұрын
The sprint runs, limited edition, etc. really bum me out sometimes. Just like “heeeyyy because you have a life outside of knives and weren’t paying attention, you weren’t fast enough to get iiiiitttt; no soup for youuuuu!!!”
@BradGryphonn
4 жыл бұрын
@David Martin Portmann Yes
@Stahlzee
4 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to buy them. Sprint runs bring combinations they otherwise couldn’t do and spread the risk. They can only make so many knives. This give the knife nerds a chance at something unique. Without sprints... you only have a few options.
@Stahlzee
4 жыл бұрын
@David Martin Portmann They do listen. Spyderco has made a lot of knives that could have been sprint runs into production runs. they can't do it with everything.
@Petunia31
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Stahl, we understand we don’t ‘have’ to buy them, just like you don’t ‘have’ to buy your limited edition Easter Oreos, but like the bulk of the knife community, you might get a touch salty when you don’t have the option to purchase them because they only made 100 boxes and you got stuck in traffic and didn’t get there in time. No, it’s not life altering but damnit, you wanted those cookies; those cookies meant a lot to you, and now your eyeing the Snackwells like some sort of Nancy boy, which you definitely are NOT! (Nothing personal, just musing)
@kozmo7
3 жыл бұрын
@@Petunia31 Haha agreed. And now that we’ve had the COVID crisis, it seems like every single enthusiast endeavor is limited due to material or production limitations. Everything from home gym equipment to the new gaming consoles, PC parts, you name it. All of my interests now have major scalping problems, online queues, sell outs in 5 seconds etc. pre COVID, I was a bit frustrated with the Spyderco sprint run thing, but now? I absolutely hate it and think the artificial scarcity is some toxic business practice that sustains itself because they know us knife nerds won’t say no, and if we do, well scalpers and the 3rd party pick up the slack. Really not a fan at all anymore.
@Spydercos89
4 жыл бұрын
Watched video for knives and I ended up buying a new toilet seat.
@Uberragen21
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds kind of shitty...😧
@jayr526
3 жыл бұрын
For me, there's a hole in that approach.
@krustysurfer
2 жыл бұрын
I think they make a heated bidet model
@Aaron-ym4bf
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with this tier list. I own Chris Reeves, ZTs, opinel, etc but if someone were to ask what a solid no bs folder would be, id look around, and whisper “cold steel”
@z33thr33
Жыл бұрын
I gotta go with Spyderco.
@underskillednunderpaid
Жыл бұрын
@@z33thr33 spyderco has never let me down [almost]
@z33thr33
Жыл бұрын
@@underskillednunderpaid if budget is not an issue, I'd have to lean towards Quiet Carry or Spartan Blades. I'm curious about the "almost"
@underskillednunderpaid
Жыл бұрын
@@z33thr33 Spartan is good. Never had a quiet carry. The almost is just referring to the usual, weird grind lines, uneven bevels. And a strange QC issue on my stretch
@billology1
4 жыл бұрын
Completely agree about Cold Steel. I didn't used to be a fan but I find their quality control to be a step above other companies for the most part (price range wise). I've hardly had any issues with their knives compared to my Ka-bar, Spyderco, Tops, Ontario knives.
@retardno002
2 ай бұрын
I know I'm late but what issues did you have with Spyderco and TOPS?
@hydrostaticshock978
4 жыл бұрын
At 9:50 I could almost hear the collective "wtf" from tens of thousands of Sebenza owners. You're a bold man, Peter.
@esoteric5277
4 жыл бұрын
Sebenza owners don't care, they're worse than Honeybadgers😂
@booishoois309
4 жыл бұрын
No sir he is correct. CRK is overrated.
@mlad5274
4 жыл бұрын
They are the only company I can think of were their knife would last for a lifetime. (The edge consistancy). If I could only have 1 knife for the rest of my life it would be crk
@Aaron-ym4bf
3 жыл бұрын
Sebenza is a quality folding pocket knife. That’s it. This is an accurate placement for the knife.
@mt_baldwin
4 жыл бұрын
Why cold steel has my loyalty, they were the first company to so many things in my hand that I couldn't afford elsewhere. Like my first super steel, XHP, and it wasn't in a junk knife, it was good quality with good materials and had a good heat treatment. They're still the only ones to make 3V affordable in decent fixed blades with a good heat treatment (cough benchmade cough). There goofy stuff is still well made, it's not junk just because it's gimmicky, huge bowies aren't 440A, they're O1 or 3v.
@deathbyastonishment7930
4 жыл бұрын
I think lionsteel has done some more affordable 3v haven’t they? But otherwise I agree with you!
@13bravoredleg18
4 жыл бұрын
Cold Steel Twistmaster!👍
@josemariaalipio449
4 жыл бұрын
Love my CS knives too. Would be nice though if they experimented with more steels like Rex45 or S90v
@fullfire0
4 жыл бұрын
Benchmade fixed their 3v heat treat issues, to be fair
@asleepyinsomnia
4 жыл бұрын
im still salty because of their sanmai thing. still havent bought a cold steel knife
@justafrog5641
4 жыл бұрын
Cold steel won my heart for the year with the 4 max scout. Wanted a 4max since I first saw it, $550 was waaaay more than I was willing to pay. But now I have one, for less than 25% of that. And I couldn't be happier.
@Sugardaddy501
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with coldsteel; I prefer a lockback over a frame/liner due to safety reasons. Keeps my fingers out of the way.
@briantlougan810
4 жыл бұрын
Quite happy with your assessment of Cold Steel. I think for a couple years they were considered kind of uncool. But I agree with you on their variety. And after "learning by buying" way too many knives, I happily settled on a Cold Steel Recon 1, partially serrated, with no longer available but excellent CTS XHP steel as my EDC. And I've donated fundage to acquire 7 more of his Cold Steel cousins. One of the most overrated brands is ZT. Good on paper, good looking, overpriced, light on practicality. Cheers from the Czech Republic.
@jamesstephenson2346
10 ай бұрын
Your opinion and a few dollars will get you a coffee. Cold steel is fine, zt is better in literally every way
@merlingeikie
7 ай бұрын
Great work mate! You have a lot of genuine KZitem knife friends.
@hildolfrdraugadrottin7279
4 жыл бұрын
Cold Steel finally gets the respect they deserve! Great list!
@youtubeuser-rt3bq
2 жыл бұрын
This gave me a good overview of the main brands available, I found it very helpful. Thank you Sir.
@Kevinclearysharpstuff
4 жыл бұрын
Where is Mtech how could they not be top tier basically the same as protech right?
@JesseLJohnson
4 жыл бұрын
What lol. Mtech is gas station quality stuff. Stuff you win at the fair lol. Microtech is a different story but they aren't the same as Protech. Microtech makes a whole lot of autos but a lot of them are OTFs the only Protech I know of that is an OTF is a single action Microtech has tons of OTFs to pick from and a lot of them are DAs. I like both a lot though and Protech makes one of the best folding autos out there. See a lot of companies collaborating with them like Ferrum Forge and Arcform when they want an auto version of a knife they already make as a manual folder.
@redsorgum
4 жыл бұрын
The Mtech extreme line of knives, are actually pretty decent.
@mlad5274
4 жыл бұрын
@@redsorgum there best knife wouldnt even come close to cold steels worst knife. They cant even compare with any other company I would even say schrade is 10x better
@rocketraccoon1976
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@inferna7327
4 жыл бұрын
Mtech are solely useful for shanking people on a budget both literally and ironically
@randallkelley3599
3 жыл бұрын
Spydie, Benchmade...Both seem to be increasing in price like a rocket ship to Mars...
@The_RC_Guru
2 ай бұрын
3yrs after your comment, the rocket ship is still full throttle. Absolutely ridiculous prices.
@xONEWINGx
4 жыл бұрын
Bark River use premium material, are made where the owners work not outsourced, are hand finished, use a large selection of material variety in each design, use designers works and make them production and sell at very reasonable prices. I can't see how Falkniven can compete on any of these points, I'm lost why they are youtuber darlings.
@jayr526
4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that Bestech didn't make the list. The last Benchmade (Valet) that I purchased was HORRIBLE. After I took it apart, cleaned, lubed, and reassembled it, it was passable. I don't consider them to be in the second tier. I received my first Two Sun knife today. It was impressive. Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it. BTW, my last two CS knives are the AD-10 and 15. Not for those with tight jeans, but they are great knives.
@Jashue
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE Bestech! I think Kombu is my favorite designer.
@Ice_Berg
4 жыл бұрын
These ranking videos are always really great, and I really like the tier list style for this kind of video. I'm already excited for next years version! I'm also glad to see I'm not alone in my appreciation of Cold Steel. For being run by someone as crazy as Lynn Thompson: they make a ton of great stuff. Most of my rankings would probably just be shifting stuff up or down one level from yours, except for Boker. I wish they got more love, they are one of my favorites. I get that that the Magnum ones are basically just Schrade and the German made Tree Brand ones are overpriced traditionals, but a lot of Boker Plus is really awesome. They are a little more expensive than the materials usually warrant, but in my opinion they have some of the nicest looking designs and they do a ridiculous amount of collaborations with awesome custom makers. I also tend to worry a lot about rust, so I like that they use a lot more VG-10 and 440C than D2. I'm not saying they're the best, but I've always thought they're much better than a D.
@dac9666
3 жыл бұрын
Ice_Berg I bought a Boker Plus online and was surprised at how poor the finishing is - sharp edges on the handle and thumb stud, a design that pinches my thumb as I open it, and imprecise alignment. I won’t buy their stuff again.
@axellindroos
3 жыл бұрын
You are so right... I bought this Leopard damascus Gold 42 from böker and I'm looking forward to get it in my collection. I got very sad when nobody has any kind of respect for boker :(
@shadowninja911x
4 жыл бұрын
Yay for Cold Steel! I carry my AUS-10 XL Tanto Voyager every day along with my Leatherman Surge 🙌
@13Hangfire
4 жыл бұрын
Spyderco brings high quality super steels to the masses at affordable prices... I love their sprint runs!
@hectorthrills8193
8 ай бұрын
Though I'm a fool for it as well, it's a way to drive up prices because of demand over supply. Then causes more on 3rd party market
@epicsasquatch452
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge Kershaw fan. Mainly because my first quality knife in stainless steel was a leek. Before that I used to EDC a 70-80 year old Montgomery wards pocket knife my grandpa gave me. Nowadays I carry either a Spyderco paramilitary 3 in the new cpm S45vn or a kershaw link in cpm 20cv. Really like both of them. Usually like to use pocket knives that can open a letter and be capable of ripping open blister packs.
@josemariaalipio449
4 жыл бұрын
Cold Steel and Spyderco are two of my favorites as well. One is like the reliable offroad-capable SUV and the other’s a top-tier sports car.
@SeemsLogical
4 жыл бұрын
Which one is which?
@josemariaalipio449
4 жыл бұрын
SeemsLogical Holy schmokes, a comment from 5 months ago. Cold Steel’s the SUV and Spydie’s the sports car, haha.
@otobotrecords
11 ай бұрын
@@josemariaalipio449 Spidie has too many Lada's and Trabant's in its roster (and they all look the same) to be considered anywhere near a sports car manufacturer.
@zebratruck
4 жыл бұрын
LT Wright Knives! Good stuff!
@patricksmatrick6193
4 жыл бұрын
Back in the late 90's, my first "real knife" purchase was a Gerber Paraframe, but, even as a newbie it just really didn't do it for me, I just couldn't put my finger on why though at the time, it just felt like smoke and mirrors low quality, then I found Cold Steel, it wasn't real expensive but felt so right. And that's when I got hooked on knives.
@anotherknafguy3679
4 жыл бұрын
Spot. On.
@ramzcoldlampin5460
Жыл бұрын
Even though I’m already subbed, that Futurama reference secured it for life.
@TheLapierre
4 жыл бұрын
Love this video but where is Mora?
@kaizoebara
4 жыл бұрын
Böker deserves a higher tier, if only for the fact that they really do have a system of brands to un-muddle the waters (unlike eg. Gerber) which are far and deep, considering how many models they put out. Böker Solingen - Made in Germany (mostly traditional designs, but some outdoor and tactical) Böker Arbolito - Made in Argentina (mostly outdoor fixed blades, some tactical) Böker Plus - Made in Asia (decent quality custom design collaborations, much like CRKT) Böker Magnum - Made in China (mostly generic OEM stuff, but with Böker QC)
@axellindroos
3 жыл бұрын
Totaly agree an A
@Bogart995
4 жыл бұрын
Pete 😩 I haven’t even finished the video but this content your spoiling us.
@davidcooke8825
4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that video. It takes a bit of courage to put yourself out there like that. Really appreciate it. Have you ever had any TOPS knives? I think they make a whole lot of interesting models and do a great job with good old 1095. As an Aussie, I find quite a few of their knives are reasonably priced, too.
@CedricAda
4 жыл бұрын
never had a tops but they sure do get the love from their owners
@dac9666
3 жыл бұрын
David Cooke Tops look overpriced to me. Schrade quality at Spyderco prices. Thousands of designs using the same mediocre steel and coating everything because it rusts. Yuk!
@gravytrainoutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see cold steel at the top. I always get a kick out of the reactions I get from people within the knife community when there is a post asking what you are carrying and I post a picture of my 4-Max. I don’t have a single cold steel knife that I don’t absolutely love. They offer a ton of knife for the money
@andrebrannvall5800
4 жыл бұрын
Really good summary. Like it how you described your thought process. Keep it up!
@timb8970
4 жыл бұрын
would have put Bark River in A tier.
@wallytaggart2612
4 жыл бұрын
Wait...no Morakniv?!? Surely the most have introduced a new color to a knife you hate enough to make the list...no?!? 🤔 smart move!😉
@esoteric5277
4 жыл бұрын
Morakniv and Opinel, Victorinox and even Case. Each of them at the top of their own game. You don't have to play, but you've got to give them a try👌
@redsorgum
4 жыл бұрын
Esoteric except for case knives, I have the other three, which are very nice knives.
@baroneb5043
4 жыл бұрын
Only good thing about Mora is the price.... might as well just grab a kitchen table knife outta ur moms drawer
@esoteric5277
4 жыл бұрын
@@baroneb5043 Mora Garberg is a pretty decent knife by any standard.
@richardsteinbergmakingknives
3 жыл бұрын
Not too bad! Might take a look at Silver Stag and White River for next year. I'm glad you talk about steel. It's all about the steel.
@WillEDC
4 жыл бұрын
I’d say your list is pretty spot on. Cold steel and spyderco are very reliable for factory sharpness. Cold steel definitely hard tests every design. They are hard use with mediocre fit and finish and spyderco as the regular use and good fit and finish. Spyderco I love all the sprint runs despite the negative outcomes of profiteering. I think if your a spyderco fanboy you know what you’re getting into. Everyone trying to get something someone else can’t. Human nature. I almost prefer to not know about the the politics of brands. I don’t want to know the ceo bangs dolphins on the weekend. Sometimes I just want to be ignorant of these things.
@alexeski4109
4 жыл бұрын
You got pretty decent taste man, I tend to agree, for the most part, with your tier list
@traviswrigg5158
4 жыл бұрын
I have a soft spot in my heart for Victorinox. It's almost as soft as their blade steel. Almost but not quite
@Pinki2019
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite knife brands are Spyderco, Victorinox, and Mora. You can cover all bases with those 3 brands. Honorable mentions to Buck and Cold Steel (I think Buck discontinued the Marksman though?). I don't expect innovations from Victorinox. They make some well-designed, classic products at really good prices, and nothing's made in China. I'm done supporting Chinese made stuff because buying things made in China is like supporting Nazi Germany in the 1930's. I know people don't wanna look too closely at that, but maybe it's time they do. I love Spyderco but I'm done with their Chinese lines. Same goes for all knife companies. Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghur Muslims, fentanyl mass murder, etc etc etc. Time to sever all ties.
@magistradox39
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. That's why I have no problems to pay more for stuff. I don't support the totalitarian technocratic regime in China like our disgusting bought off elites in the world do. Who dream about the same kind of power over their people like the Communists have over their slaves. I just bought a stove made in the USA and a hot tent from Europe. Imported to Canada. Not cheap, lots of headaches with UPS and DHL. But my conscience is clean.
@alexandercarder2281
3 жыл бұрын
No more supporting a nation that commits genocide to the weak and vulnerable of there people. Shame on them and shame any one who cheats out to them for profit. That’s why all my knives are Mora’s and one knife that’s very special to me and I’m proud of is my Strong Arm made in Portland Oregon. God bless you all from Scotland 🏴
@wolverinebear5357
2 жыл бұрын
The American globalist swamp creatures love china, did you know even back when Bill Clinton was president he gave a fully guided to of all of our top military bases to top CHINESE GENERALS, the Chinese have bought an blackmailed politicians from around the world, they also lied about the source of the C-19, fauci lied about gain of function, the globalist swamp creatures released a BIOLOGICAL weapon on mankind an yet no one has payed the pioer for doing so.
@DogLegDoug
Жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video, but Jesus you guys really hate China that much and you really listen to the propaganda don't you??
@randcoudray138
4 жыл бұрын
As a native Californian I am pleased that you rated Cold Steel so high.
@starkparker16
4 жыл бұрын
Hail Lynn!
@seeawn
5 ай бұрын
would love to see an updated list these days, 4 years has changed a lot with the knife game
@booishoois309
4 жыл бұрын
KaBar Becker Knives are amazing and similar in quality to Esee's of the same size. Otherwise I agree in large part with your analysis. Especially putting Cold Steel and Spyderco at the top. Both awesome brands.
@CJB1103
3 жыл бұрын
Where would CIVIVI be on this list?
@dorianducker4802
4 жыл бұрын
You've criminally under rated Bark River. Would love to hear more as to why. Tons of designs everyone can find something they like, tons of custom handles, great steels for their intended uses, great customer service.
@AlexandarShmex
4 жыл бұрын
Are you aware that they used to sell A2 knives as 3V? Also, the owner is a jerk and they had major issues with burnt edges.
@deathbyastonishment7930
4 жыл бұрын
Aleksandar Kralj what makes you say the owner is a jerk?
@Roman-lu1xn
4 жыл бұрын
Probably the $$$, they're notoriously pricey.
@Roman-lu1xn
4 жыл бұрын
@HKGuns go visit bladeforums it's pretty well documented there, as are the owner's replies. See for yourself.
@tanyaternowesky2221
2 жыл бұрын
he explains every ranking if you listen, he also said this is his list. make your own ffs
@23Scadu
4 жыл бұрын
How could you forget Opinel? I'm sure they've come out with some exciting new knives recently.
@matthewvelo
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! They have this great new model with carbon steel and a birch handle which is, oh, hang on, a few decades old (but still great).
@kaizoebara
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewvelo Their standard handle material is beech, though. ;)
@lommerdpassievrucht8555
3 жыл бұрын
@@kaizoebara Hey man. You don't have to be a beech about it ;P
@kaizoebara
3 жыл бұрын
@@lommerdpassievrucht8555 Wood you mind not butting in?
@lommerdpassievrucht8555
3 жыл бұрын
@@kaizoebara oakay man.
@brianjohnson1519
4 жыл бұрын
The bouncing iTunes icon is such an annoying part of MacOS
@mugenpower78
4 жыл бұрын
Fox and TOPS not in the list?
@tommygarcia2527
4 жыл бұрын
In a SHTF scenario I have my Cold Steels and my Spydercos in my BOB , So I agree 💯% with you Steven ! I trust my life with them both
@dennismccrary7639
4 жыл бұрын
If you can find a better factory made knife than Bark River, I'd like to see it, also the Gerber 06 Auto in S30V and made in USA is top notch.
@almusquotch9872
4 жыл бұрын
We need to see the polish mace reviewed on the channel now.
@guyfox5314
4 жыл бұрын
Guarantee it's top tier for coconuts.
@CedricAda
4 жыл бұрын
Almus Quotch cut test coming soon
@BOOSTEDLASER
4 жыл бұрын
@@CedricAda The most shocking part of this vid is that you know what Futurama is !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@deathbyastonishment7930
4 жыл бұрын
Why do you prefer LT Wright over bark river?
@jamieluvsknives3912
4 жыл бұрын
I agree mostly with your list you need to look at some reate knives there some of the best production knives out there i have knives from almost everyone on your list reate would be one of the best for folders great video
@jensen9793
4 жыл бұрын
classic review buddy,super funny and couldn't agree more. thank you and great job. always a pleasure to watch! ⛲🌱
@passwurd7987
4 жыл бұрын
Great List! I'm certainly gonna have to take a better look at Cold Steel now, I just wish they'd update some steel on their older models. I really like the Steel Tiger and Espada design wise, but AUS-8 is way to easy to chip for a Karambit. Tried out WE Knives this year with the Sugga, usually their designs seem very "mall knife" for me, but the Sugga was a nice median. It'd be great to see Bradford and Reate on this list. Reate has some great machines and would be a great contender to WE. And Bradford is fixed-blade Bushcrafting knife company from Washington State. They offer some of their knifes in Elmax, and it's some of the toughest I've tried yet.
@jdmvette
4 жыл бұрын
Which video is that where the ESEE knives breaks when he drops it? Would love to see it 😂
@richardbridges7962
3 жыл бұрын
Cool review from a cool dude, thx. Fwiw, all my sub $50 US Boker autos are sweet af, no issues with any of them
@jetdr
10 ай бұрын
My fav big brands are Kershaw, Spyderco and Buck. Can’t beat a Buck 110! Built like a tank, little old fashion but still can’t break them.
@ht8138
4 жыл бұрын
As a freshman in highschool cold steel was my favorite then I became a "sophisticated knife owner" and hated cold steel and only liked benchmade, spyderco, and zt. Started working construction and in a factory. Cold steel is my favorite again. Still love my delica and mini grip thou!
@dajo9339
2 жыл бұрын
The Radio Head analogy...thanks now Reeves knives have a sound track . Dead on with Cold Steel.
@gregorygolden1296
Жыл бұрын
I have a STEEL WILL Apostate, which is a awesome knife. S35VN Steel, G10 and Titanium handles. And I carry my COLD STEEL RECON-1 every single day. Best work knife you could ever ask for.
@natek1993
4 жыл бұрын
Crazy how I 100% agree with this list. Great job Pete. Awesome work.
@renexwing1546
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video. But, it's time you got to know TRC Knives. Knives in a different league.🙏
@bersz321
10 ай бұрын
Spot on with LT Wright, I have a patriot, camp MUK, and a Scandi genesis. I beat the crap out of the Genesis and it is still fantastic. Also, not only their knives, but the sheaths that come with them are some of the best I've used.
@eddiemaiden2012
2 жыл бұрын
I liked cold steel Spyderco 🤘 tops on my list the rest good choice
@samthai818
2 жыл бұрын
I only have 4 of the brands you listed. I agree completely with the tier placement of them. The brands I have and their placement order are: Cold steel-for the reason you mentioned, great steel, great quality, great price Fallkniven-great quality, good steel but very limited steel choice Bark River-good steel, bad initial quality Gerber(AR3.5, plier tools)-one hand opening pliers are great, my 20 year old folder AR3.5 is a decent knife
@bucknakedbullfrog
8 ай бұрын
I agree with you on Gerber. Kershaw gets a C in my book. I like a brand called Petrified Fish a lot.
@halfbaked3373
4 жыл бұрын
You've gone from being a twice a month treat to filling my feed, you sir are feeding my knife nerd spurges nicely
@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet
4 жыл бұрын
Great list Peter, there's a couple I don't fully agree with, but that's ok lol! So glad you're putting out more content!
@nicholascoulter3760
3 жыл бұрын
Already thinking 7 months later about how this has probably changed. 2020s been a crap year, but a great year for knives. With all the stuff SOG has been doing I would warrant that they could and probably will be moving up the list. For next year some brands you could also maybe add would be Civivi, Kansept (would be interested to see whether they get placed above or below Kizer for you), Hinderer, and Reate. I've watched this video a few times already and I know my thoughts are changing on it as the year goes on.
@aydinlutmergp4885
Жыл бұрын
Few years later, shrade seems like it's gotten a little bit better but still not amazing. They have some good folders in aus10 and a few good fixed blades.
@gonad84
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't stop laughing at 18:41 with Esee.
@WarGrrl3
4 жыл бұрын
Great info, thanks. My only really big change on that list is Spyderco, benchmade n Spyderco overprice EVERY knife they make n cuz they are the 'cool' knives guys keep paying ridiculous prices. of course, that bumps up the prices even further. But as always, I learn a lot from every one of your vids. Thanks again. Blessings.
@alexschwan625
2 жыл бұрын
Good video and nice futurama reference
@gvigil609
4 жыл бұрын
forgot to add i just got a new cold steel air lite i think,the newest one anyhow i was so expecting it to be awesome...kind of disappointed the grind is just too thick,lots of sharp corners hurt my hand to whittle on a piece of oak,other than that cold steel is the bomb--still in love with some of their old japan knives and their taiwan stuff is crazy good
@dsub1994
4 жыл бұрын
I got a Bestech Bison D2 in carbon fibre - worth considering for the next tier list, this brand seems to have really picked things up lately - good steel (bit expensive for D2 but it seems to be very good D2), and the action is 👌 so good! Build quality is amazing as well. See if you can get a review unit of the newer stuff, I think you'll like them.
@ibapa888
3 жыл бұрын
I like this video. Thanks for this. Same here love Cold Steel for what they put out. Never thought they'd make a spade but they did lol. Spyderco too!
@jacobyoung4657
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly I used to love Spyderco but they do so many freaking spints and the fanboys are such cancer it has almost ruined the brand for me.
@robreadinger5340
4 жыл бұрын
I agree almost 100% with you!! Cold steel is great for ppl who actually use knives but I hope there secondary bevels are getting more consistent... But how about Reate? Can't forget them...honestly I would put Reate at the A tier.. would like to see some smaller blades from them but the quality is fabulous
@conductorcammon
4 жыл бұрын
Haha I just read that AlMar has graduated to D2! Wow...baby steps man...baby steps
@standardcitizen5948
3 жыл бұрын
I'm still shocked that Lynn sold Cold Steel. Good for him but I don't know that I will ever be into their knives like I used to be.
@spartan8390
4 жыл бұрын
Get a Spartan Blades knife. They are a premium, but I'm trying them out now and I'm sold, thus far. Your list is spot-on in my opinion. Benchmade has me when it comes to folders due SOLELY to their axis lock. Liner locks and back locks are like trying to sell me a wood stove for my house; there are better, safer, and more reliable options than antiquated methods. My experience with Benchmade's fixed blades wasn't pleasant, but Spartan Blades seem to have nailed it. My only wish is that knife makers would pair up with multiple sheath makers for options to fit the three needs: molle, kydex, and leather. I have a custom kydex sheath for one of my knives, but I'd love a leather option that either didn't require me sending my knife off, or getting a ping-pong paddle sized sheath. A partnership like that, as a standard, would increase sales on both sides.
@godforever27
2 ай бұрын
Kershaw is my favorite knife company. I like my kershaw link in 20cv and think its better than my spyderco manix 2 lw in spy27. I never had a benchmade thus far.
@NealBrewer
9 ай бұрын
What do you think of Zombie Tools? Or do you need to do a separate video on boutique knife makers?
@HeavySetTactical409
Жыл бұрын
Dude I have watched all your content right I am jon I have a review channel called HeavySet Tactical and your damn list is to the company the exact same as mine! I just ordered my first 2 fallkniven s1x and a1 to review this week based on your liking of the company!
@mildmannerededc
4 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for this one!!!!! Yeah, that's my life.
@ArenaAccessories
4 жыл бұрын
Where would you place Sanrenmu (manufacturer of Ruike / Real Steel) and Ganzo?
@tianl98765
2 жыл бұрын
well this changed so much from your list in 2020
@kakashi1234777
2 жыл бұрын
Good list. I personally would move ESSE to A and move CRKT to B. The CRKT minimalist is probably my fav edc fixed blade for everyday. White river I would also be good at A rank.
@attic42
4 жыл бұрын
I had to fold some laundry, so I decided to watch this video while I did it. It was great! (The video, I mean, not the laundry folding.)
@1804unclesam
4 жыл бұрын
Look, this is a cool vid and all and I agree with most of it but by any metric, Cold Steel above LT Wright, Chris Reeves and Bark River is just wrong.
@ChadBreece
4 жыл бұрын
Just came here to say, am a Spyderco fanboy, the Shaman is the best knife I’ve ever owned, and your placement of said Spyderco is spot on. That is all 👍🏻
@BeginnerOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
I agreee cold steel and spyderco are the only knives i kept and edc everything else has light use more of collection
@underskillednunderpaid
Жыл бұрын
I like sprint runs because new stuff, new steels ETC, but I wish they weren't limited to the extent they are.
@royce7200
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list, it was definitely interesting. I was a little disappointed in your Bark River placement but I get it. I recently got a Bradford g3 m390 and really liking it as an edc. I was wondering where you would put them on your tiers? I am guessing they were too small of a company for your list but the knife has been really good and they have many scales to swap when you want a new look or feel, but definitely not the most budget friendly!
@TheGunf1ghter
4 жыл бұрын
I have one bark river knife, and I like it a lot, I have no issues with it. Although We had a group order, and so far out of that group order, I want to say 30% of the knives have sustained some sort of damage, that would be considered a heat treating failure. (The order consisted of many different models and steels) one flat out broke in half. The others had major chips taken out. Maybe they were used hard, but not abused. So far customer service has done the right thing, but they were fairly difficult.
@briantlougan810
4 жыл бұрын
Bradfords are great. I rate my Bradford Guardian 6 with M390 as my top choice in the survival knife category.
@Mr.Joe86
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with most I might actually pit Gerber with the c list they did the Gerber fastball in s30v and a couple other nice knifes so they seem to be moving in a better direction.
@CedricAda
4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Hammett they definitely are, i reckon by next year thing will be even better
@baroneb5043
4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Hammett Gerber garbage.... name alone says it all.... baby food
@gillbates999
4 жыл бұрын
Your subjectivity does not match my subjectivity. HOW DARE YOU???!!! (reference: obvious)
@dantem5228
4 жыл бұрын
ZT have gone so far down the list for many Australians as one of their few distributors here did some not very nice and embarrassing things. After questioning ZT about it, they blocked whoever queried it via social media. I would put them as a D for that, but purely for their knives as a whole a B.
@hunterglaspell5580
4 жыл бұрын
Dante Martin ZT and kershaws are ran by assholes, they blocked me for no reason as well. It’s bullshit
@randallkelley3599
3 жыл бұрын
CRK, for the dough needs to step up one layer for steel, zdp, or m390, something like that.
@glassisking
4 жыл бұрын
The top 3 companies in Tier B belong in Tier A with LT Wright, as having just one A-rated company makes very little sense. Other than that, I largely agree with your list and will forgive you for leaving Morakniv off of it.
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